Stars Over Wisconsin Announced As Well As State FFA Officers 2026-27

Hunger Task Force, based in Milwaukee, received a $2.5 million grant from the WI Department of Ag., Trade and Consumer Protection to connect Wisconsin farms with individuals who need a little extra assistance putting food on their plates.  Pam Jahnke helps people understand the scope of work being done through the grant with Jonathan Hansen, chief strategy officer at Hunger Task Force.  He explains the 180 different locations they help coordinate statewide.  Hansen says they're also accumulating names and contact information for Wisconsin farms looking to partner with the Hunger Task Force.  Hansen estimates that the network serves approximately 180,000 people every month. Showers should've moved through Wisconsin for now.  Stu Muck recaps some of the rainfall amounts over the past 24 hours.  He says temperatures will stay mild into the weekend when another chance of rain redevelops. It was an evening of honors for students, teachers, and adult leaders at the 97th Wisconsin State FFA Convention.  Kiley Allan was there.  Four amazing high school students were named as the "Stars Over Wisconsin" elite.  They will represent the state at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis later this year.  Allan congratulates the following Stars: Star in Agribusiness: Oscar Stowell, Waupun FFA; Star in Agriscience: Owen Hemling, Beaver Dam FFA; Star in Agricultural Placement: Katelyn Wunder, Waterford FFA and Star Farmer: Liv Lucas, Greenwood FFA.  Hemling explains how his Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) has led him to a collegiate career he hopes to pursue at MIT.   The evening also brought the announcement of the 2026-27 State Officer Team.  Pam Jahnke congratulates:  Suki Gatica, Amery FFAEli Bell, New Richmond FFAJosie Bailey, Tomah FFAAlyvia Ruegsegger, Black Hawk FFAOwen Moore, Mischicot FFARylee Brattlie, Cambridge FFAOscar Stowell, Waupun FFAJordan Berg, Granton FFANatalie Rieth, Oconto Falls FFAOwen Bronecki, Mayville FFA Meanwhile, Wisconsin dairy operators are watching the nonfat dry milk price waste away.  Collin Aardema, dairy analyst with EverAg, joins Pam Jahnke to talk about that.  Aardema says the U.S. is still above the international price on nonfat, so more adjustment is coming.  He also updates us on the milk capacity that's been built, and is coming online.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.