Survey Shows Farmers Don't Feel Heard Plus - Watch Out For Ticks

Weather looks good this holiday weekend - especially if you're planning outdoor activities.  Be careful though!  You're not alone.  Kiley Allan visits with UW-Madison Extension Entomologist, PJ Leisch, about this year's tick population.  Although Wisconsin's weather threw a challenge at the overall insect population, ticks got an early start on activity.  Leisch says his colleagues look like it's a "good year" for ticks - so protection is key.  Protecting from the bottom up is critical.  He says ticks don't fall from the air generally.  They crawl up, so shoes, socks, long pants and long sleeves are important. Today may be the coolest day of the holiday weekend according to Stu Muck.  Warmer temperatures may vault the state easily into the 80's.  There may be a stray shower here or there, but nothing that should stop your outdoor plans. Amato Advisors just completed a survey of farmers across the U.S. asking their opinion on the direction of policy today.  Michael Amato, the founder, says it became very clear that farmers believe they are not being heard.  Amato says they found that 78 percent of producers across the country believe their biggest challenge are rising input costs.  75% also said they feel that elected official in Washington, D.C. do't understand what it's like to be a farmer right now, and they're not listening.  Pam Jahnke shares the details. Okay - it's another part of warmer weather.  Mowing the lawn.  Or maybe you're just trying to get that lawn established!  What don't you know that you should?  Ben Jarboe gets his curiousity satisfied by visiting with UW-Madison Extension Turf Grass Specialist, Doug Soldat.  From the soil preparation to the seed you select, you need to think about everything according to Soldat.  Even the cutting blades on your mower can influence the feel of your lawn!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.