Ag Grads Are A Hot Commodity - And Wolf Could Be De-Listed

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

We continue our focus on college graduates on our ag campuses across the state. Stephanie Hoff checks in on UW-River Falls and the job outlook for graduates there with CAFES Dean Dr. Mike Orth, as well as students in the job market.Wisconsin ginseng growers may be some of the biggest growers in the world, but they battle more than Mother Nature.
Kirk Baumann from Baumann Ginseng in Wausau explains what he saw on a recent trip to China, Vietnam and India. All working on opening global markets and defending Wisconsin's quality product.

Odds just got better that the federal government may restore management of the gray wolf back to states. Cong. Tom Tiffany tells Charitee Seebecker about the "Trust the Science" bill recently passed in Congress.

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau is reminding everyone that May is Mental Health Awareness month. They're looking for "Heroes of Hope", of people that have helped support farms or agribusinesses in a big or small way.
Weather doesn't just impact farmers spring plans, it also can upend agribusinesses and their service to farmers. Pam Jahnke talks to Dean Ebert from Helena Agri in West Bend about the challenges. Paid for by Helena Agri.

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