Changes at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation are discussed, and Scott Schultz visits with a University of Minnesota researcher about how apple and other fruit varieties are develped at the university.

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We bring the early news that the federal Farm Services Agency offices will re-open on a limited basis starting tomorrow, and hear an agronomy update from Joe Lauer of the University of Wisconsin.

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Today's temporary re-opening of some Farm Services Agency offices during the federal government's shut-down and an upcoming organic conference are among highlights of today's show.

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The effects consolidation has on agriculture and rural communities are discussed by Iowa State University economist Dave Swenson. We also discuss the temporaryh openings of federal Farm Services Agency offices and -- of course -- the colder weather that's settled into the Upper Midwest.

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Economist Mak Jenks tells us about risk management changes, and we discuss the temporary openings of federal Farm Services Agency offices during the federal government's shutdown.

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