Now that farm fields have been harvested it's time for snowmobilers to get active.  Not on their machine, but in posting the trails that riders will follow when the snow arrives.  In Wisconsin, that's a big job!  Ben Jarboe finds out about the human workforce that has to mobilize from Lori Heideman, president of the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs. She explains how they prepare the nearly 25,000 miles of trails for snowmobile season. She also gives an update on some of the things the association is working on.

Precipitation is on the way to Wisconsin beginning tomorrow morning. What form will it be?  Stu Muck says with temperatures in the 40's, it'll probably remain rain this time.

The federal government shutdown forced some changes in consumer buying patterns and grocers are noticing it.  Kiley Allan follows up on the trend with Nick Novak, President of the Midwest Food Processors Association.  He says consumers are being careful with their available dollars and want to know what they're getting.  He highlights the value they're finding in canned and frozen vegetables for example.  With very few ingredients on the package, consumers are feeling confident about the price and the product.

Nebraska has surpassed Texas as the number one cattle feedlot state.  Their governor, Jim Pillen, is also very happy to report that every bushel of soybeans produced in the state stays in the state.  He says with all the anxiety over China being out of the marketplace, it's a comfort to Nebraska growers.

Wisconsin dairy is on a roll! Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board Member Ali Straschinske says farmer checkoff dollars are driving real results at home and abroad, according to the annual report. From marketing wins that made WisconsinCheese.com rank #1 on Google, to cheese exports reaching over 50 countries, today's Check In With Dairy Checkoff highlights the quality, care, and pride of Wisconsin dairy. Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

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