NRCS Struggles For Employees - Risk Management Key Before Friday - Heinberg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

Wisconsin county fairs may look vibrant from the outside, but they're struggling to find carnivals for entertainment. Jayke Buttke, Executive Director of the WI Fair Association says that between 2016-2023 50% of the carnival companies closed. Now they're working on legislation to try and help that segment of entertainment find the employees they need. Jill Welke visits with Buttke.

Labor's a big issue for the Natural Resource and Conservation Service too. Terry Cosby, Chief NRCS Director, tells us that there's just not enough graduates for available jobs. Cosby says the shortage is compounded by applicants not having farm experience.
WI farmers made good progress on spring planting, and 2026 is the year of the Farm Woman. David Geiger talks to USDA Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small about the international designation.
John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend is encouraging crop producers to get busy with risk management this week. Heinberg says with flooding in Brazil, bugs in Argentina and more rain in the U.S. forecast, Friday's first look at expected planted acreage is creating volatility.

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