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MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONAutonomous Tractors Are Coming SoonAutonomous machinery has been in the works for years and is currently being used on dairies and mowers. Brian Luck, an associate professor of Biological Systems Engineering for UW- Madison, says that he expects to see autonomous tractors in the fields in the next 3-5 years. He gives a look into what is currently happening in that space and why the idea of more farmers using them is becoming more real.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-01-2205 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONLabor-Free Fly Control Starts EarlyFlies aren’t just a nuisance; they cost the livestock industry billions in lost production, and the threat of diseased flies threatens the food chain. Brian Hupp is a national account manager at Central Life Sciences. He tells us why stopping flies in the manure is the ultimate labor-free solution for your operation. Whether you're battling pasture horn flies or confinement stable flies, an integrated pest management program can protect your livestock’s health and your bottom line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-12-2408 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONUSDA Announces Farmer Bridge Assistance But Market Doesn't React - HeinbergWisconsin hemp growers are facing going out of business if state leaders don't take action to protect them. Part of the comprehensive compromise bill that got the federal government open again contained language that would shut down the nation's hemp industry by this time next year. State Senator Pat Testin recognizes the value in the industry and has crafted legislation that would, hopefully, allow the growers and manufacturers to continue. Pam Jahnke finds out about those efforts, and his recent meeting with WI Ag Secretary, Randy Romanski, over proposed fee increases that would impact the state's livestock industry. W...
2025-12-0950 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONWI Science Fest Continues And Cheesemakers Still Finding International SuccessThe Farmers for Free Trade motorcade passed through Wisconsin last week. The grassroots campaign is trying to focus attention at the economic damage being done to America's farmers with the loss of international markets. Brian Kuehl is the executive director of FFFT and tells Bob Bosold it's not just about lost markets, it's also about retaliatory counter measures that impact things like machinery parts and fertilizer prices. All items that farms need and must pay the price.Frost warnings populate the weather forecast this morning. It's going to feel more like winter than fall with active winds and t...
2025-10-2150 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONFFFT Motorcade Stops In Westby And Mobilize Dairy Beef Protection Now - BurgessWisconsin agriculture - agriculture and food production in general - doesn't work without workers. Wisconsin Congressman, Derrick Van Orden, has been spending time gathering stories that exemplify why foreign born workers remain a critical cog in getting things done. He says the message to him has been clear. Now Congress has to get things done when it comes to a legal system that farms and agribusinesses can work with to keep their operations functioning with foreign born laborers. Van Orden explains to Ben Jarboe the different options that he's proposing to revise existing H2A guidelines, and creating legal chan...
2025-10-1650 min
2025-10-1431 min
Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden15 Massive Fantasy Ranking Updates To Make Before Your Enemies Do2025 Fantasy Football - PRESEASON WEEK 2 Rankings Changes - Josh and Hayden break down all of the relevant rankings changes as a result of Preseason Week 2. TONS of backfields to discuss.
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2025-08-191h 28
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONFuture Of Food Programs & Peterson Farm Bros At Farm Tech DaysBob Bosold and Wisconsin Farmers Union's Layne Cozzolino discuss feeding program woes and resilience following federal funding changes. Cozzolino is the director of special projects with WFU.Canadian wildfire smoke continues to be the culprit for poor air quality. Sticky weather is expected later this week.There’s plenty of county fair fun to be had this summer and into September. Oftentimes, music is a key attraction. Chris Hesse and Melissa Wolken are talent buyers for fairs and festivals across the Midwest. They tell us what's hot right now for county fair entertainment.The MAHA Commission wi...
2025-08-0449 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONFinally Friday Features Broadband Success, Cookout Cost & Sweet CornDave Daniels, part-owner of Mighty Grand Dairy in Kenosha County, tells Ben Jarboe about how broadband infrastructure and high-speed internet have allowed him to further the operation with new technology. Soggy or dry? Breezy or muggy? We'll get it all this weekend, according to Stu Muck during the Compeer Financial Ag Weather Forecast. The latest Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey shows Wisconsinites may be spending a bit more this year for their Fourth of July barbecues. Ben Jarboe catches up with WFBF's Cassie Sonnentag. She says protein, such as ground beef and eggs, is...
2025-06-2749 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONWe're "All Ears" For This Sweet Corn UpdateIt’s almost that time of year when you can find fresh ears of Wisconsin sweet corn at farm stands, farmers markets, or right on the farm. Welcome back to the podcast series where we introduce you to specialty crops across the state and the growers who make it all happen! Today we’re heading to Monroe, where Brian and Heidi Kent run Heidi’s Happy Acres. Each is a fourth-generation farmer – one growing up with hogs and cash crops, and the other in dairy farming. Today, together, they raise sweet corn, pumpkins, and family fun. Brian explains how Heidi’s...
2025-06-2320 min2025-06-1626 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONFrom Hall of Fame to Spring ReadinessAt the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors annual convention in Middleton, two industry leaders were inducted into the 2025 Meat Industry Hall of Fame: Fritz Usinger of Fred Usinger, Inc., a 144-year-old family meat business in Milwaukee, and Dan Sutherland of Johnsonville, who has held various roles since 1982. Sutherland, a third-generation member of the Milwaukee Stockyards, shared insights into his start in the industry and how meat companies navigate seasonal consumption trends. Ag meteorologist Stu Muck says despite some more mild and above normal temps ahead, rain is still in the forecast. Dairy farmers take cow...
2025-04-2350 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONChanges Coming To The Custom Operator Survey And Horse Vaccine ConsiderationsSome wet weather is moving through the state this weekend. Ag meteorologist Stu Muck says some of these may be severe. Farm Director Pam Jahnke has a conversation with Brian Luck, a biological systems engineer with UW-Madison Extension, about some updates on the changes to the custom operator survey. Luck says the research will now be fully done by UW- Extension.This morning also involves some education, this being to learn about some new technology that helps speed up the process of putting new structures on your farm, Ben Jarboe talks with Austin Tyler, a drafter and...
2025-04-1850 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONHelp Put A Price On Farm Work In WisconsinA trusted tool that helps Wisconsin farmers make smart financial decisions is getting a fresh start in 2025. The Wisconsin Custom Rate Survey, which shows the average prices charged for farming services across the state, is now being handled directly by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension. “This survey gives farmers the power of information,” said Brian Luck, University Extension Agricultural Engineer. “It helps them understand what others are paying or charging for everything from planting to harvest.” In the past, the Wisconsin Agricultural Statistics Service conducted the survey. But due to rising costs, the Extens...
2025-04-1609 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONFarmer-led Watershed Grant Proves SuccessfulThe Farmer-led Watershed Grant Program has been a huge success in Wisconsin. The program includes research for more sustainable farming which includes cover crops, prevention of nutrient leeching, and safer waterways. Brian Brown a farmer out of Paoli shares an update on how the program he works closely with has been spreading awareness of sustainable agricultural practices as well as new research coming to further the farmers ability to sustainably produce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-03-2705 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONAg Day Welcomes 400 & Who Leads Milk Production?A new organization is working to ensure rural Wisconsin thrives. The Rural Policy Institute is a coalition of agricultural and rural organizations. Executive Director Bob Welch says it's not an advocacy group, but a research organization. It starts with defining rural. A warm-up is coming your way along with showers. Stu Muck relies on weather observers through the National Weather Service. You could be one, too. Visit WisconsinWeatherWatchers.org. Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Jason Mugnaini says Ag Day at the Capitol was a success, welcoming 400 farmers and advocates. The celebration also got the public's attention with...
2025-03-2749 min
Spanning The StateUpdates on SROS in MPS, Milwaukee's Auto Show and Agriculture Updates with The Fabulous Farm Babe Pam JahnkeToday on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan they are joined by 620 WTMJ Reporter Jessica Gatzow to talk about a meeting with the Milwaukee Public School District and the Milwaukee Police Department regarding getting school resource officers back in schools. Gatzow explains what it was like hearing the contentious arguments in the courtroom, Judge Borowski’s ruling to push the deadline back once again, the consequences for MPS for missing the first deadline and what will happen next. Then the host of 620 WTMJ's Midwest Farm Report and Fabulous Farm Babe Pam Jahnke talks to Kristin and Brian about mo...
2025-02-2731 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONStatus Report On Spuds In StorageBrian Lee joins us from Okray Family Farms in Plover. While potato harvest wrapped up in the fall, spuds are stored until the following year. Brian's job is to make sure the stored potatoes are getting out to customers. He says this year, the yield was down compared to 2023, so supply is tighter. The quality of the potatoes in storage is favorable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-02-1008 minSpanning The StateThe 1975 Alexian Brothers Novitiate Standoff, Music Genre Transitions and Pam Jahnke Farm UpdateKristin and Brian listen to a share a feature from WTMJ reporter Adam Roberts about the 50th anniversary of 1975 Alexian Brothers Novitiate standoff. Then Brian and Kristin share their thoughts on the Oscar nominated film "A Complete Unknown" and what other artists made the controversial jump from one genre to another. Later Pam Jahnke of the Midwest Farm report and the Fabulous Farm Babe joined Kristin and Brian to give an update on major changes to the Wisconsin farming industry since President Donald Trump has taken office. She explains how the new trade tariffs are impacting business and necessary connections...
2025-02-0327 minSpanning The StateI'm Not Drinking That, No Matter Who Made It!The Fabulous Farm Babe and Host of the Midwest Farm Report, Pam Jahnke joins Spanning the State to chat all things farm related in Wisconsin. She tells Kristin and Brian about her interview with Joan Ballweg, how farmers could lose billions from Trump’s Trade war, as well as a new nationwide testing ordered from USDA for Bird Flu in milk products amid a rise in human cases and more.
2024-12-1109 minSpanning The StateFull Show: Kamala Campaign Strategy, World Dairy Expo, A Bold Plan, and Nationwide IV ShortagesToday on Kristin and Brian welcome back the fabulous farm babe Pam Jahnke to get the latest scoop on all things farming in WI and last week’s World Dairy Expo. They Speak to John Burke, author of “ Bold Plan: 14 Nonpartisan Solutions Based on the Facts” and how he thinks our politicians can solve our nations biggest problems. Later they spin the state and discuss Kamala Harris’ old school campaign strategy. Then they speak to Natalie Popple of Triple P and how their program is helping families be less stressed.
2024-10-101h 03
Behind The ShieldJames Geering (How to Transition to the 24/72 Firefighter Schedule) - Episode 972After eight years interviewing the greatest minds in wellness, I decided to record a live Q&A on how to transition to the 24/72 firefighter shift schedule. In this episode, I discuss the immense physical and mental health costs caused by sleep deprivation, the false economy of breaking our first responders, the cost savings of a shorter work week, how to solve the current recruitment crisis and so much more.Podcast Video: https://www.youtube.com/live/nn3PX3Qtq3o?si=oTvbOwQVB6gICGOcHere are the podcast episodes of the true...
2024-08-261h 412024-07-0129 min2024-05-0831 min
RFD IllinoisRFD Illinois January 24, 2024Brian Duncan, President of the Illinois Farm Bureau recaps the policy success from the AFBF Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City. DeLoss Jahnke files a report from the CommStock Brazil, Farmland Tour. Curt Kimmel talks January markets and Trent Ford on January snow, cold, and now mild finish Jeff Adkisson highlights GFAI convention.
2024-01-2423 min
Ignite: Conversations on Startups, Venture Capital, Tech, Future, and SocietyRevolutionizing Software Sales with John Jahnke: Tackle's Path to Marketplace Mastery | E9In this episode of the Ignite podcast, Brian Bell interviews John Jahnke, CEO of Tackle, where they discuss Tackle's journey and the evolution of cloud marketplaces. Jahnke, originally an investor in Tackle, narrates the inception of the company, deriving from his time at another startup called Greenplum, which led to the foundational technology of another company that went public. He became CEO after a suggestion from Tackle's technical founder, Dylan.
Brian and John met when Tackle was a team of about six, with early signals of product-market fit and roughly 10 customers, including their first significant customer, New...
2023-11-0844 min
PFF Fantasy Football Podcast628. Week 6 waiver wireHost Ian Hartitz is joined by PFF superstar Nathan Jahnke to break down the Week 6 waiver wire. Topics include: Ian's Week 5 Sheesh Report, Carson Wentz QB streamer of the week, spend all your money on Kenneth Walker, Rachaad White remains the top handcuff available ahead of more-popular additions like Mike Boone and Brian Robinson, go get Romeo Doubs and Rondale Moore, don't sleep on Jakobi Meyers and Alec Pierce booming down the stretch, rest of season expectations for Taysom Hill and Hayden Hurst, and much more in another electric edition of The PFF Fantasy Football Podcast. ...
2022-10-1154 min
PFF Fantasy Football Podcast623. Week 5 waiver wireHost Ian Hartitz is joined by PFF superstar Nathan Jahnke to break down the Week 5 waiver wire. Topics include: Ian's Week 4 Sheesh Report, Jared Goff QB streamer of the week, Rachaad White is the top handcuff available ahead of more-popular additions like Mike Boone and Brian Robinson, go get Romeo Doubs, don't sleep on George Pickens and Rondale Moore booming down the stretch, Michael Gallup BACK?, rest of season expectations for David Njoku and Hayden Hurst, and much more in another electric edition of The PFF Fantasy Football Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
2022-10-041h 05RFD IllinoisRFD Illinois August 2Jim Taylor speaks with Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Brian Duncan about the July Resolutions Committee Meeting and the next steps. DeLoss Jahnke covers the crop progress and conditions report and shares a FarmWeek Crop watcher report from Josh Sullivan in Christian County and Farm Broadcaster Kent Cassan in Livingston County. Early morning markets and weather.
2022-08-0223 minRFD IllinoisRFD Illinois On Demand May 16Illinois Farm Bureau’s Mark Gebhards talks with Rita Frazer about the positive takeaways from President Biden’s visit to Illinois last week. India bans wheat exports and DeLoss Jahnke talks with Brian Doherty, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson, on how high or how low corn might go. Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and weather.
2022-05-1623 min
RFD Profit WatchRFD Profit Watch April 21Brian Burke, John Stewart & Associates talks markets with DeLoss Jahnke. The weekly GROWMARK segment features Trent Schuckenbrock who talks seedbed preparation.Wrap up with Tech Talk with Chad Colby, Colby Ag Tech.
2022-04-2138 minRFD Profit WatchRFD Profit Watch April 12DeLoss Jahnke talks markets with Angie Setzer. Later he catches up with Scott Jensen, COUNTRY Financial. Finally, Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Brian Duncan on H2A and workers from El Salvador.
2022-04-1252 minRFD Profit WatchRFD Profit Watch April 8DeLoss Jahnke talks with Brian Davis, Bank of Pontiac about the importance of communication between Farmers and Lenders, especially during this time of volatility. Illinois Weekend Feature with Steve Arnold Kane County Farm Bureau who previews their Touch A Tractor Event. Jim Taylor talks weather with Dan Hix, Freese Notis weather.
2022-04-0852 min2021-10-0429 min
Fantasy Football HustleWeek 3 Fantasy Football Utilization + Waiver Wire with Nathan JahnkeWe are going around the entire #NFL with this show. Looking at all 32 teams with an eye on player utilization. How were your fantasy players used? Are they in a position to succeed? Should you drop them? Who should you trade for?Tonight our guest is Senior Fantasy Analyst at PFF.com Nathan Jahnke (@PFF_NateJahnke). From Atlanta's puzzling backfield to the 49ers injury-riddled Running Back room, we have you covered for week 3 in the NFL.Watch the show on YouTube and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/xYO1Bo2FG7g
2021-09-221h 52
Best of RFDBest of RFD July 31, 2021Rita Frazer has a conversation with Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, on national events affecting agriculture. DeLoss Jahnke talks with Brian Burke, John Stewart and Associates on the lack of market volatility. The show wraps up with young agriculture enthusiasts.
2021-07-3130 minWaikiki Beach GatheringThe Power of our Spoken Words (Brian Jahnke)This sermon ends with the song 'Native Tongue' by Switch foot. Annette, one of the WBG members, signed in sign language for the entirety of the song. This sermon can be viewed on YouTube at Www.youtube.com/channel/UCZIDC5-mQbnLodTxfcma5TQ
2021-05-3125 min
Aarstiderne PodcastAdventskalender 2. Advent - SILDGlædelig 2. Advent! I dette afsnit skal vi ud på Øresund med Brian, der er bundgarnsfisker i Sydhavnen. Målet med turen er at fange sild, men det blæser, og vi er uden for sildesæson, så vil det mon lykkes at få sild med hjem? Vi skal naturligvis også i køkkenet, hvor Magnus laver julesild og bornholmske saltstegte sild. Endeligt kan du høre historiker Carsten Jahnke fortælle om, hvorfor hele Europa spiste danske sild i middelalderen.
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2017-12-1059 min