Scott talks today about the state of U.S. agricultural lending, with Ed Elfmann, American Bankers Association senior vice president for agricultural and rural banking.

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Today's show features a chat with Tim Palmer of the National Association of Conservation Districts, along with the usual fare of ag markets and news.

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We visit today with University of Wisconsin-Madison agriculture economist Paul Mitchell about farmers' options in signing up for the federal ARC/PLC programs. And, like so many other fans of the Packers, we do a small rural lament about their loss in the NFC championship game.

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We introduce a couple new voices to the show today, and hear about a new agriculture education program at an eastern Wisconsin technical college. We're also visited by Eau Claire County University of Wisconsin-Extension agriculture agent Lyssa Seefeldt, who talks about some upcoming programs.

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Today, we talk about upcoming robotic milking-system programs. Chippewa County University of Wisconsin agriculture agent Jerry Clark also visits with his latest update.

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