WI Fairs Get A Little $$ And Broadband Access Is Still A Rural Issue

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

There's no better way to understand the dry winter then riding with a barge captain on the Mississippi. Jim Cheatam is a barge captain with Western River who's also active sharing his stories on social media. Charitee Seebecker talked with him about current water levels, what's moving on the waterway today, and what worries him about the 2024 season.

Wisconsin Senator Joan Ballweg had some home runs and some misses in signed policy this spring. She recaps fair funding, biofuels initiatives and the Farm & Industry Short Course future with Pam Jahnke.

Wisconsin bison owners are trying to raise awareness about their industry. Stephanie Hoff visits with Melissa Wienkes from the Seymour area. She explains why bison's becoming a popular choice for consumers looking for lean protein.

Pam Jahnke catches up with Volunteer State President of AARP, Leslie Spencer-Herrera. One of her major areas of interest is consistent, high quality broadband for the entire state. She says even today, there are huge geographic groups in Wisconsin that are trying to do without. Spencer-Herrera says that's like asking people to survive without electricity today. Paid for by AARP of Wisconsin.

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