MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

Many Wisconsin growers have been concentrating on harvesting soybeans, but now the combines are heading toward the corn fields.  Lucas Clayton, district sales manager with Wyffels in southwest Wisconsin is ready for the data.

Clayton says the heat and dry weather have really helped on moisture within that ear - and the plant as a whole.  Keeping a plan in place for harvesting those fields that might have been compromised by weather events is important.  Stalk quality remains something to monitor.

While you're monitoring those stalks, Clayton reminds growers to share their harvest information at the Wyffels Harvest website.  No individual grower is identified, but information is aggregated to allow everyone a real-time sense of how the harvest is going.

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"Perfect Sundays" debuted at World Dairy Expo with producer Sam Goldberg on hand.  It's a mini-series that has a dairy family at its core who suffers the suicide of its patriarch.  What happens next?  How do you go on?  How does the farm go on, or does it?  Pam Jahnke visits with the New York City native on how he found his way to this project.  The farms he met along the way, and how he hopes to partner with faith-based groups to spread its messages.

Another nice day for Wisconsin before things begin to change.  Stu Muck says we've got cooling temperatures and more rain moving in by Wednesday.

Canadian farmers are a little ahead of Wisconsin when it comes to the current harvest.  That means those growers are moving into auction mode already.  Pam Jahnke talks about it with Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group.  Paid for by Steffes Group.

Markets are still reeling from the huge corn numbers announced during the World Ag Supply Demand report.  John Heinberg, Market Advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend weighs in on what's next.  Will be see a rally anytime soon?  What will it take to escalate these markets?  Are the USDA numbers for real?  Pam Jahnke goes after those answers.

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Wildfires, drought, insects.  You name it and it's been making hay growing in the west difficult.  Since many dairy operators depend on western hay for supplies, Bob Bosold did some investigating during World Dairy Expo. Caleb Siemens is the general manager/salesman of Red River Forage.  His Canadian hay operation finds plenty of customers in the U.S.  He explains their approach to quality hay harvesting and some of the challenges they've been facing in the past few years.

Monday should remain nice as the week begins, but Stu Muck sees things changing.  Not only will temperatures start to dip, but moisture starts circling back in over Wisconsin.

Farmers votes will matter this election no matter where they are.  While we've all heard what the candidates are promising, Chad Zuleger, Executive Director of Dairy Business Association, says they're planning what happens after the election.  Zuleger says the agenda they're prioritizing with members now is what they'll be presenting and educating the newly elected on.  Larry Lee finds out about some of those priorities.

Shock is the best way to describe traders reactions to the World Ag Supply Demand report released on Friday morning.  Rhett Montgomery, trade analyst with DTN, explains where the shock was focused. 

Pam Jahnke introduces us to the latest persona involved with the "Born to Dairy" campaign.  During World Dairy Expo, Green Bay Packers Lambeau Leap Legend, Leroy Butler, was introduced as that persona.  He tells Pam about his educational experience learning on Wisconsin farms.  Calves, cows and care where all new to him.  He says it was fascinating, educational, and inspiring.  Now he'll be spreading the dairy news as the LegendDairy Leaper.  Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

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Farms that have been in the family for over a century hold many special traditions and memories. Connie, Jason, and Dale Behrend join us. The name of their farm is a nod to that sentiment. Memory Acres is their century farm in Wood County. They tell us the story.

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Built on the pride of Danish immigrant Nels P. Rasmussen back in 1914, Three Willows Tree Farm has an incredible story to tell! Robert "Sonny" Rasmussen Jr. discusses his family's century-old Waupaca County farm, tractor rides and nosebleeds at age 7, and keeping the family heritage alive.

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Immigrating from Europe, working as hired hands, and building a century-long legacy in Dodge County. Bob and Mary Leb, alongside Bob's sister Nancy Koenings recall memories of Leb Farm. Their memories include picking 18 wagon loads of stones to passing down farming traditions across generations.

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When a farm has been in a family for over 100 years, it's hard not to be a little sentimental when you think back to all of the memories and what the farm means to your family. James, Mark, and Robert Stellmacher join me, the father and two sons. Tell us the story of J.R. Stellmacher LLC, that's a century farm in Green Lake County.

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When a farm has been in a family for over a century, it's extra special when members of the family want to celebrate big events on the farm. From Swedish roots and hand-cleared land to 50th anniversaries and family weddings, century farms are built on precious memories. Valerie Higgins reflects on her family's long history in Taylor County and what it means to keep their agricultural legacy alive.

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What does it take to keep a century farm alive and well? A lot of hard work, plenty of resilience, and a good sense of humor! Doug and Sue Furlott sit down to share stories from their Rock County farm. Spme of their favorites include wedding prep, pheasant farming, and the lessons learned through the generations.

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Four generations of history and a whole lot of heart! Daniel and Rebecca Zuelke share the journey of their century-old Washington County operation. From their family roots to modern regenerative grazing and direct-to-consumer farming, discover how they are working to ensure their farm thrives for another 100 years.

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