The Cows Are Coming Plus WI Enjoys Gorgeous Grazing Weather

The recent worker strike at a Monroe cheesemaker highlights a larger issue regarding immigration. This is according to Wisconsin Cheese Maker Association Executive Director John Umhoefer. Last month, workers at W&W Dairy went on strike after new ownership required employees to verify their immigration status through E-Verify. John explains that E-Verify is a national program required for dairy plants that make products for the government. But he says the situation is highlighting a larger issue: America’s immigration system and what it means for the future of food production.

Weather's a little cooler today but things are improving for the weekend. Stu Muck says that temps will bounce higher by Friday.

Harvest is slowing ramping up and Wyffels Hybrids is keeping an eye on the results. This week's "Wyffels Wednesday" features technical product manager, Dr. Brent Tharp. He speaks with Ben Jarboe about monitoring stalk integrity going into the harvest. Tharp says disease pressure mounted as that plant matured and it means prioritizing the harvest field by field. He also says growers should take notes on things like southern rust and tar spot for future management decisions. Paid for by Wyffels Hybrids.

Cooler temps and ample moisture have really helped farms managing livestock on pastures. Jason Cavidini, UW-Extension Grazing Outreach Specialist says it's been just about ideal this year.

The beautiful bovines are on their way to the Alliant Energy Center. Check-in for the traveling cows will begin on Thursday with a group of seasoned and beginning veterinarians from the UW-School of Vet Medicine. Kiley Allen finds out about the procedure and why it's so important for the state's biosecurity from retired vet, Dr. Sheila McGuirk.

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