Jim Renn, President of World Beef Expo showcases what people can expect while the World Beef Expo.  

Don Schuester shares what to expect for this years pumpkin crop.

Amber Radatz, Co-Director of Discovery Farms WI shares more about what they do, and what they use their research for.

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Jim Renn, President of World Beef Expo showcases what people can expect while the World Beef Expo.  

Don Schuester shares what to expect for this years pumpkin crop.

Amber Radatz, Co-Director of Discovery Farms WI shares more about what they do, and what they use their research for.

Amelia Hayden is the WI National Officer Candidate as well as the only star finalist from WI, in the category of AgriScience.  Find out more about her path to get to this point.

Farm Aid was this past Saturday, and some farmers, like Sarah Lloyd were able to share their story and message with artists on the main stage.

Bryce Knoor, commodities specialist shared his insight into how the markets are doing and why.

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Amelia Hayden is the WI National Officer Candidate as well as the only star finalist from WI, in the category of AgriScience.  Find out more about her path to get to this point.

Farm Aid was this past Saturday, and some farmers, like Sarah Lloyd were able to share their story and message with artists on the main stage.

Bryce Knoor, commodities specialist shared his insight into how the markets are doing and why.

Bob talks with farmers who showcase their devotion to the land.

Agriculture Secretaries, past and present, speak in favor of the USMCA trade deal.

Kim Meier, solid recovery director, MetroGro - talking about everything that goes down your drain may end up as fertilizer on a Dane County Farm.

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Bob talks with farmers who showcase their devotion to the land.

Agriculture Secretaries, past and present, speak in favor of the USMCA trade deal.

Kim Meier, solid recovery director, MetroGro - talking about everything that goes down your drain may end up as fertilizer on a Dane County Farm.

Alfalawn Farm near Menomonie, WI was able to show what they do on the farm when the Speakers Water Quality Task Force stopped in for a visit.  As well as talking with Todd Novak, the water quality task force chair to see how things are going on the task force.

Mental health and stress are taking a toll in rural America, and Haley Jordan shared that it is important to be able to reach out when facing farm stress.  

Dr. Damon Smith, plant pathologist talks about the issues facing soybeans with all of the wet weather.

 

 

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Alfalawn Farm near Menomonie, WI was able to show what they do on the farm when the Speakers Water Quality Task Force stopped in for a visit.  As well as talking with Todd Novak, the water quality task force chair to see how things are going on the task force.

Mental health and stress are taking a toll in rural America, and Haley Jordan shared that it is important to be able to reach out when facing farm stress.  

Dr. Damon Smith, plant pathologist talks about the issues facing soybeans with all of the wet weather.

To round out National Farm Safety and Health Week, Josh Scramlin spoke with Chris Buechel, Senior Loss Control Specialist at American Family Insurance, about how running a safer farm can save you money.

There is no doubt that is has been hard on farmers over the past few years.  All of that stress and worry can take a toll,  that is part of why farmers are 60% more likely to commit suicide than the general public.  But there are simple things you can do to help.  There is no one method proven to help everyone, but even baby steps are still a step in the right direction.

Haley Jordan, a Mental Health specialist, talks about how farmers can make simple changes to their mindset and achieve a better mental health.   If you need to reach out, there are resources available

Farm Aid Hotline: 1-800-327-6243  (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm eastern time)

WI Farm Center: 1-800-942-2474 (Mon-Fri, 7:45am-4:30pm)

National Suicide Hotline:1-800-273-8255 (24 hours a day)

Chris Bucheul is with American Family Insurance, and shared more information about how to be minimize risk and loss on the farm, as a part of Farm Safety Week.

And Bryce Knoor, Commodities Specialist shared insights into the markets and the factors impacting it.

 

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