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Bees Are Getting Busy And So Are Ag College Grads

Bees Are Getting Busy And So Are Ag College Grads

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It's the right time of the year to be focused on the bee population in Wisconsin. Jill Welke catches up with Wisconsin's Honey Queen, Emily Skala. She explains the training she's gone through to make sure she's properly educating the general public about everything bees can do. She says most people don't realize the different types of honey you can enjoy based just on what the bee is consuming!

Weather calms down a bit beginning today. Stu Muck says that this next weather front should help farm fields dry out.

As Wyffels Hybrids celebrates its 80th anniversary as an independent, family-owned company, Regional Sales Manager Steve Quade joins Stephanie Hoff to discuss current spring planting progress in the region. We explore the latest digital tools available to farmers, including a GDU calculator and planting progress maps, designed to assist with critical hybrid and timing decisions. Additionally, Steve highlights the release of 16 new corn hybrids and the company's commitment to extensive research and on-farm trials for the 2026 season. Paid for by Wyffels Hybrids.The Wisconsin State Fair has announced the 2026 Sporky and Drinkie finalists. Pam Jahnke highlights a few of the new offerings.


Graduation is right around the corner for college of ag students, but the job market might be a little dim. Ben Jarboe takes the temperature of job demand with Tammy Jensen, President of AgriCareers Inc. She says there's always a need for "farm kids" graduating with some hands-on skills. She advises that you may need to adjust your expectations in the current job market. Jensen says there's an emphasis on what you can bring to the business. Sometimes that may mean being willing to take on multiple responsibilities.

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