The challenges bug pose on apples and other fruits are highlighted on today's show, along with plenty of information about the severe cold weather that's hitting the region.

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We're in the middle of a January cold-snap, which is covered throughout today's news and weather reports. We also talk with national Farmers Union president Roger Johnson about the recent federal government shutdown and what's ahead for his organization's members.

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Severe cold is settling in on the WAXX listening area, and we're dealing with many market and school closings. We also hear from the University of Wisconsin's Rodrigo Werele, who describes the limited uses of the herbicide Dicamba in Wisconsin.

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Today's highlights include discussions about a University of Wisconsin Veterinary School expansion and what farmers might consider for alfafa seeding equipment.

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Kevin Erb of the University of Wisconsin discusses upcoming statewide discussions about concentrated animal feeding operations. We also talk much about the day's weather, with nature seeming to remember that it's January and blessing the Upper Midwest with some extreme cold.

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