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October 14, 2025 50 mins

Animal health and biosecurity are being threatened globally by a few different diseases and virus'.  Ben Jarboe gets the spooky outlook from Jamie Jonker, Chief Science officer with the national milk producers federation.  HPAI as a threat to dairy has been talked about often, but other conditions like Lumpy Skin disease, FMD, and new world screw worm remind producers to stay on their toes. He gives an update on each and shares reasons why we should watch them even if they are not in the US. 

Quiet weather pattern for this week.  Rain showers are a possibility everyday - but not much for overall accumulation.

Wisconsin is home to one commercial grade cottage cheese producer and they're being overwhelmed with demand!   Westby Cooperative Creamery, Wisconsin’s only cottage cheese manufacturer, is investing $14.1 million to modernize its Westby facility. Emily Bialkowski, sales and marketing manager, says the project will meet surging consumer demand for cottage cheese, which has seen sales jump nationwide. With all current capacity sold out, the investment ensures long-term stability for the creamery to stay competitive in the growing high-protein, "clean-label" market.

There will be no federal aid going to the nation's farmers until the federal government is back in action.  Chad Smith tells us that the American Farm Bureau Federation sent letters to the president and Congress telling them how important getting back to work is for the nation's farmers.

"Born to Dairy" is a lighthearted look at the faces behind Wisconsin's dairy industry.  Pam Jahnke talks with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin CEO, Chad Vincent about how global demand continues to keep Wisconsin dairy flowing.  Ben Miller, Vice President of Industry Outreach explains the stories and data he shares with anyone working on a dairy project.  From policy development to program development.  Finally Charlie Beren joins Pam to explain his role in developing some of the storylines of "Born to Dairy".  Beren says this first phase is just the beginning of helping dairy farmers and consumers identify with the faces of the industry.  Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

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