People Are Doing What With Lard - And WI Ag Teacher Is Now Miss WI USA

Did you know keeping your lawn mower blades sharp is a critical key to a great lawn?  Many people don't!  Ben Jarboe finds out about some of the other ingredients that make up a lush, green lawn from Doug Soldat, UW-Madison Extension Turf Specialist. After a few showers this morning, dry moderate weather moves into WI.  Stu Muck says rain shouldn't redevelop until later this week. Traditionally lard was thought of as a key ingredient to flaky pie crusts.  Today - thanks to social media - lard is being used as a moisturizer for skin!  Kiley Allan finds out about it from  Julie Schroeder, Owner of Open Road Ranch.  Schroeder says lard is highly effective for skincare because its pH and lipid profile closely mimic human skin, allowing it to absorb easily. Naturally rich in vitamins and antioxidants, lard serves as an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory treatment for conditions like eczema, rosacea, and minor wounds. An agriculture instructor from Viroqua has been named the 2026 Miss Wisconsin USA!  Olivia Lulich, originally from Lyndon Station, was selected from the field on Saturday evening in Des Moines.  Lulich says her platform of helping people understand where their food comes from will be part of her Miss Wisconsin USA conversations. It's officially June Dairy month in Wisconsin, and farms are ready for visitors.  Stephanie Hoff introduces us to the hosts for the Sauk Co Breakfast on the Farm, the Luxton family from Hillpoint.  Tom and Kay Luxton at Windi Ridge Farm say the breakfast has prompted them on some projects they wanted to get done like installing a new driveway and painting the parlor.  They remind visitors that it's about more than just the breakfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.