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Iowa State Universtiy Extension and Outreach Small Farm Sustainability
This show is a production of the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Small Farm Sustainability program. We will be discussing all things small farm, acreage living, and sustainable agriculture related.
In this episode, Christa Hartsook welcomes Ethan Bowers, an Extension Enterprise Development Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, to discuss the upcoming Meat Processor Lifecycle Workshop. This workshop is designed for meat processing professionals, offering essential insights into the entire business lifecycle—from startup financing to transitioning ownership.
Join us for this informative episode to prepare for the workshop on November 7, and ensure your meat processing business is equipped for success. Don't miss the early bird registration deadline on October 27! Tune in for all the details you need to thrive in this essential industry.
Episode Links:
• Meat Processor Lifecyle Workshop web page: https://go.iastate.edu/PX57B4
• Ethan Bowers: embowers@iastate.edu, (515) 460-6068
In this episode, Olivia meets with Adam Janke, Wildlife Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Listen in as they talk about livestock grazing amongst wildlife, how to protect wildlife while we are working in our fields, and more!
Episode Links:
• Sign up for the CRP grazing study: https://www.nrem.iastate.edu/project/cattle-grazing-conservation-reserve-program-grasslands
• More information on wildlife & grazing: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/wildlife/managing-pasture-and-hay-wildlife
• Adam Janke - ajanke@iastate.edu | 515-294-7429
In this episode, Olivia meets with Adam Thoms, Assistant Professor and Extension Turfgrass Specialist at Iowa State University. Tune in to hear all about summer lawn care! We know this year has been WET, and Adam gives us some tips on how to get our lawns looking good again after they've had the stress of water pooling.
Episode Links:
• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Yard and Garden: https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/
• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Department of Horticulture: https://www.hort.iastate.edu/extension-and-outreach/
In this episode, Olivia visits with Shelby Gruss, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Forage Specialist! Tune in as they discuss what the forage forecast currently looks like and management considerations to take when planning for the season!
Episode Links:
• Shelby Gruss: email: sgruss@iastate.edu Phone: 515-294-3832
In this episode, Olivia chats with Randall Cass, Bee Extension Specialist at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, for an enlightening discussion on starting your beekeeping journey in Iowa. From colony care to hive management, we explore the essential aspects you need to know. If you're considering taking up beekeeping, this is an episode you won't want to miss!
Episode Links:
• Beekeeping-Enterprise Budget Series: https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/Beekeeping-Enterprise-Budget-Series
• Iowa State University Bee Program: https://bees.cals.iastate.edu/
In this episode, Christa sits down with Dennis Todey, Director of the USDA Midwest Climate Hub, and Madelynn Wuestenberg, Agricultural Climatology Specialist at Iowa State Extension and Outreach. As the weather shifts and farmers gear up for planting season, our focus turns to the forecast for the coming months. Join us for an insightful discussion on what lies ahead!
Episode Links:
• Midwest Climate Hub Outlook: https://www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/midwest/climate-outlooks
• Sign up for their webinars: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7528179497868100876
• Weather and Climate with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/climate
• Madelynn Wuestenberg on Twitter: https://twitter.com/maddy_climate
In this episode, Olivia interviews Shannon Coleman, Associate professor and State Extension Specialist with Iowa State Extension and Outreach. Tune in as we discuss Home-based Foods vs. Cottage Foods! This episode is packed with great information for anyone in the industry or thinking about joining!
Episode Links:
• Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing: https://dial.iowa.gov/
• Jams and Jelly Fact Sheet: https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/15966
• Iowa Food Safety Task Force: https://ia.foodprotectiontaskforce.com/
In this episode, Olivia interviews Tim Christensen, Farm Management Specialist with Iowa State Extension and Outreach. Tune in as we discuss some of the tools available through Iowa State University's Ag Decision Maker! One useful tool you can find on the site is the Livestock Enterprise Bidget sheets! These are completely free for you to utilize and can really help with your overall business plan!
Episode Links:
• Ag Decision Maker Livestock Enterprise Budgets: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/ldcostsreturns.html
Tune in as Olivia interviews Dan Nieland, Small Business Education Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. In this episode, They discuss the upcoming Small Meat Processor Workshop that will take place on April 25, 2024, at the Hansen Agricultural Student Learning Center (2508 Mortensen Rd. Ames, IA 50011). This is a free workshop but registration is required no later than April 10, 2024!
Episode Links:
• Registration Link: https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ezaODjDpnJltr3E
• Dan Nieland: dnieland@iastate.edu
• Farm, Food, and Enterprise Development News Release: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/small-meat-processor-workshop-be-held-april-25
Tune in as Olivia interviews Radall Vos, Commercial Fruit Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. In this episode, we discuss what is going on with fruit crops this year and how has this warm front effected the plants? Also is there time to still get new crops planted? If so, when should we plant and where should we purchase them?
Episode Links:
• Fruit Cultivars of Iowa: https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/Fruit-Cultivars-for-Iowa
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ISUExtensionFruit
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iowafruitguy/
Tune in as Olivia interviews Catherine DeLong, Water Quality Program Manager with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. In this episode, we discuss the new Landowner Education Program being offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach! This unique learning experience will bring together experts on conservation, agronomy, financial and legal topics. Landowners will have the opportunity to learn from ISU experts and from each other as part of a small learning group.
Episode Links:
• Apply now to be a part of the first cohort: https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Ili9mFC5wjueQ6
• Catherine DeLong: crdelong@iastate.edu
Tune in as Christa interviews Kelsey Willardson, Policy Associate for the Center for Rural Affairs. In this episode, we dive into the world of crop insurance, focusing on tailored options for organic and specialty crop growers. Gain valuable insights to help you navigate and choose the insurance solution that aligns with your needs. Don't miss out on essential information to make informed decisions in your agricultural journey!
Episode Links:
• United States Department of Agriculture, Risk Management Agency (USDA, RMA): https://www.rma.usda.gov/
• Center for Rural Affairs: https://www.cfra.org/
Join Olivia in an engaging conversation with Tina Krug, Assistant Teaching Professor at Iowa State University. In this episode, we delve into the world of lawn and ornamental planning as we anticipate the arrival of spring. Explore visually stunning alternatives that not only elevate the charm of your space but also prioritize environmental sustainability. Tune in for insightful discussions on making eco-friendly choices for your acreage, and let the spirit of spring inspire your landscaping decisions!
Episode Links:
•Tina Krug: tkrug@iastate.edu | 515-294-6375
• North Creek Nursery: https://www.northcreeknurseries.com/
• Prairie Moon Nursery: https://www.prairiemoon.com/
• Van Engelen Bulbs: https://www.vanengelen.com/
• State Forest Nursery: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Conservation/Forestry/State-Forest-Nursery
Tune in as Olivia interviews Carolyn Ihde, Iowa State University and University of Wisconsin Small Ruminant Specialist. In this episode, we discuss important things to keep in mind when going into the kidding season! From before the birth, all the way to weening the kids, there are a lot of different things to consider to keep both the Does and Kids safe and healthy, especially in the cold winter months!
Episode Links:
•Carolyn Ihde: cihde@iastate.edu
• University of Wisconson-Madison (Livestock Division of Extension): https://livestock.extension.wisc.edu/
• Small Ruminant Webinar Series: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcucO-hrzkoG9Ak4Soe7O2AqO-B-8Ps9UK4#/registration
Tune in as Christa interviews Kitt Tovar-Jensen, Staff Attorney with the Center for Agricultural Law & Taxation at Iowa State University. In this episode, we discuss the importance of planning for farm transitions as well as the Farm Transitions Conference that will be held in Ames, Iowa (and online) February 8-9, 2024.
Whether you want to begin farming, you are looking to transition your farm business to the next generation, or you are a producer somewhere in between, this conference is for you! It will teach you about opportunities, pitfalls to avoid, and tools required for a successful farm transition!
Episode Links:
• Farm Transitions Conference: https://www.regcytes.extension.iastate.edu/farmtransitions/
• Kitt Tovar-Jensen: Phone (515-294-5608) Email (kwtovar@iastate.edu)
Tune in as Olivia interviews Adam Thoms, Assistant Professor and Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Turfgrass Specialist, Joe Hill, Manager of Turf & Grounds with Iowa State University Athletics, and Michael Young, Assistant Manager of Turf & Grounds with Iowa State University Athletics. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of having a natural field for athletes to play on as well as how they maintain the natural field!
Episode Links:
• Iowa State University Extension store (lawn): https://store.extension.iastate.edu/ProductList?Keyword=lawn&S=0&A=0&F=0
Tune in as Christa interviews Alexis Stevens, Farm Management Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. In this episode, we discuss the importance of cyber security and how even our small farm business could be at risk. Alexis gives us a few tips on how we can protect ourselves and talks about the upcoming Cyber Security on the Farm Conference being held in Ames at the Iowa State Alumni Center on January 11, 2024.
Episode Links:
•Cyber Security on the Farm Conference: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/info/cybersecurityevent.html
Tune in as Olivia interviews Jamie Hanson, Orchard Manager at Seed Savers Exchange. In this episode we learn about Seed Savers and their efforts to saving historic apples! Did you know you can actual visit their orchard in Decorah, Iowa and pick apples for free?
Episode Links:
• Seed Savers: https://seedsavers.org/
• Jamie Hanson: jhanson@seedsavers.org
Tune in as Olivia interviews Adam Janke, Wildlife Specialist with Iowa State University Extension & Outreach. In this episode they discuss winter wildlife habitat! What can we do to enrich wildlife habitat this winter, as well as things we can incorporate into our land and yard so we can enjoy the different wildlife that spends their winters here with us in Iowa!
Episode Links:
• Natural Resource Stewardship Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/
• Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR): https://www.iowadnr.gov/
• Iowa DNR Wildlife Landowner Assistance: https://www.iowadnr.gov/conservation/wildlife-landowner-assistance
In this episode, Christa interviews Olivia Hanlon, Executive Secretary with the Iowa Specialty Crop Grower's Association, as well as Christie Jensen, Executive Director of the Iowa Wine Grower's Association. Tune in as they discuss the 2024 Iowa Specialty Producers Conference coming up on January 8-9 as well as the Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association's Post Conference Workshops which will be on January 10, 2024! Learn how you can get discounted registration and be sure to register early for extra saving with "early bird" pricing!
Episode Links:
• Iowa Specialty Producers Conference: https://www.iowaspecialtyproducers.com/
• Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association: https://www.iowaspecialtycrop.org/
• Iowa Wine Growers Association: https://iowawinegrowers.org/
In this episode, Olivia interviews Madeline Schultz, Women in Ag Program Manager with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, as well as Rylee Sloss & Kiley Allan, interns with the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag Program. Tune in as they discuss the conference coming up as well as talk about some of the exciting speakers that will be joining them this year!
Episode Links:
• Women in Ag Website: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/womeninag/
• Women in Ag Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ISUWomeninAg
• Conference Registration: https://www.regcytes.extension.iastate.edu/womeninag/
Do you have flower beds around your yard? In this episode, Olivia interviews Aaron Steil, Consumer Horticulture Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, where they discuss what we should be doing this fall to get our flower beds ready for the cold season. Aaron also explains some different plants we can bring inside to overwinter and be replanted in the spring!
Episode Links:
• Iowa State University Extension and outreach Horticulture and Home Pest News: https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/
In this episode, Olivia interviews Tyler Harms, Wildlife Biometrician with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Listen in as they discuss whitetail deer and bobcat populations in Iowa and discover where to look if you're hoping to see a bobcat!
Episode Links:
• Iowa Department of Natural Resources: https://www.iowadnr.gov/
• Hunting Regulations: https://www.iowadnr.gov/hunting/hunting-licenses-laws
• Population and Harvest Trends: https://www.iowadnr.gov/hunting/population-harvest-trends
In this episode, Olivia interviews Aaron Steil, Consumer Horticulture Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Tune in as they talk about garden tasks in the fall and Aaron gives some tips and reasons why some things are better done in the fall versus the spring!
Episode Links:
• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Horticulture and Homepest News: https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/
In this episode, Olivia interviews Andy Kellner, Wildlife Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Tune in as they discuss some considerations folks can take when it comes to wildlife and depredation. There are resources for landowners who have problem wildlife that Andy mentions as well as advice on preventing problematic wildlife from inhabiting your land.
Episode Links:
• Iowa Department of natural Resources: https://www.iowadnr.gov/
• Landowner Assistance from the Iowa DNR: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting/Landowner-Assistance
In this episode, Olivia interviews Adam Janke, Associate Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist for Iowa State University. Tune in to learn more about different invasive species around Iowa, whether that's plants, animals, or bugs, Adam is full of knowledge!
Episode Links:
• Invasive Species in Iowa: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/invasives
• Chemical Control of Unwanted Vegetation: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/encyclopedia/chemical-control-unwanted-vegetation • Forestry Contacts: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/contacts/forestry • Wildlife Habitat Programs and Consultation Contacts: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/contacts/wildlife-habitat-programs-and-consultation • Midwest Invasive Plant Network: https://www.mipn.org/ • Iowa Department of Natural Resources - Forest Invasive Species Guide: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Conservation/Forestry/Forest-Health/Invasive-Plants • Iowa Department of Natural Resources - Aquatic Invasive Species: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/About-Fishing-in-Iowa/Fighting-Invasive-Species
In this episode, Olivia interviews Secretary Mike Naig about their Choose Iowa Program. Tune in to learn more about how you can become a member and/or if you could take advantage of the Choose Iowa Grant opportunity!
Episode Links:
• Choose Iowa Homepage: https://www.chooseiowa.com/
• Become a Member: https://www.chooseiowa.com/user/register
In this episode, Olivia interviews Dan Fillius, Commercial Vegetable and Specialty Crop Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Listen in as they discuss the eighth annual Greenhouse Short Course that will be held September 13, 2023, in the Garden Room at Reiman Gardens in Ames!
Episode Links:
• Registration: https://www.aep.iastate.edu/greenhouse/index.html
• Dan Fillius: Email: fillius@iastate.edu Phone: 515-957-5791
In this episode, Olivia interviews Christa Hartsook, Small Farms Program Coordinator with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the State Coordinator for the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE). Listen in as they discuss the grant opportunities SARE offers, who is eligible, where to apply, and when applications are due!
Episode Links:
• North Central Sustainable Agriculture and Education: https://northcentral.sare.org/
• Christa Hartsook: Email: hartc@iastate.edu Phone: 515-294-4430
In this episode, Olivia interviews Suzanne Slack, Fuit Crop Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Tune in as they discuss the Iowa State University Fruit and Vegetable Field day happening August 8, 2023, at the Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station (55519 170th St, Ames, IA 50010 from 2:00 pm until 5:30 pm with supper to follow!
Episode Links:
• Registration: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/vegetablelab/2023-isu-fruit-and-vegetable-field-day
• Suzanne Slack: Email: slacksuz@iastate.edu Phone: 515-294-0035
• Ajay Nair: Email: nairajay@iastate.edu Phone: 515-294-7080
In this episode, Olivia interviews Dr. Jean Contina, Research Director with the Rodale Institute Midwest Organic Center. Tune in as they discuss the Rodale Institute Midwest Organic Center Field Day coming up in august!
Episode Links:
• Registration: https://rodaleinstitute.org/midwest-organic-center-field-day/
In this episode, Olivia interviews Maury Wills, Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association (ISCGA), Board President and Benji Deal, ISCGA Board Member and Head Cider Maker at Deal's Orchard. Tune in as they discuss the upcoming ISCGA Field Day that will be held July 27, 2023, and what participants can expect from the day!
Episode Links:
• Registration Link: https://www.iowaspecialtycrop.org/events-2/#!event/2023/5/10/test-page-summer-field-day
• Orchard Questions: benjaminpdeal@gmail.com
• Registration Questions: ohanlon@iastate.edu
What are your favorite flowers?
In this episode, Olivia interviews Dan Brabec, Assistant Professor of Practice with Iowa State University Horticulture Department. Tune in as they discuss cut flower arrangements, how to make them last longer, and what you can find outside here in Iowa to create your own!
Episode Links:
• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener Program: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/mastergardener/
• Aaron Steil: ajsteil@iastate.edu, 515-294-8953
• Dan Brabec: dbrabec@iastate.edu, 515-294-2751
In this episode, Olivia interviews Adam Janke, Wildlife Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Tune in as they share some sounds that may or may not be familiar to you, and learn how you can identify some common sounds of summer here in Iowa!
Episode Links:
Iowa State Extension Natural Resources
Iowa State University Habitat How To
In this episode, Olivia interviews Ajay Nair, Commercial Horticulture Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Tune in as the discuss what some of the benefits may be with tarping your vegetable plots, and what Ajay and his team are doing to research this topic!
Episode Links:
• Sustainable Vegetable Poduction Website: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/vegetablelab/
• Ajay Nair Email: nairajay@iastate.edu
• Ajay Nair Office Number: 515-294-7080
Tune in as Olivia interviews Aaron Steil, Consumer Horticulture Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. In this episode, they discuss a few different spring garden crops, including rhubarb, asparagus, and horse reddish!
Episode Links:
• Horticulture and Home Pest News: https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/
In this episode, Christa interviews Matt Russell, State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Iowa. Tune in as they talk about the USDA FSA, the importance of having a relationship with your local FSA, and what opportunities they offer.
Episode Links:
• USDA Website: https://www.usda.gov/
• USA Jobs: https://www.usajobs.gov/
If you have a private water well, do you get it tested every year? Did you know Iowa has a water well program that allows private well owners to have their private well water tested for free?
Tune in as Olivia interviews Catherine DeLong, Water Quality Program Manager for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. In this episode, they discuss the importance of having your private well water tested yearly, the things you would want to test for, and the resources to help.
Episode Links:
• County Environmental Health Sanitarians for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources: http://www.iowasrf.com/media/cms/Sanitarians5_1A50952E9532E.pdf
• Extension Staff by county: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/countyservices/
• The Private Well Class: https://privatewellclass.org/
• Iowa Department Of Natural Resouces: https://www.iowadnr.gov/
• State of Iowa Department of Health and Human Services: https://hhs.iowa.gov/
• State Hygienic Laboratory at The University of Iowa: http://www.shl.uiowa.edu/
• Drinking Water Quality in Iowa from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Natural Resource Stewardship: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/drinking-water-quality-iowa
Do you know the best practices when mushroom foraging? Tune in as Olivia interviews Chelsea Harbach, Plant Disease Diagnostician in Iowa State University's Plant & Insect Diagnostic Clinic. They discuss tips when it comes to foraging for mushrooms and even growing your own at home. Chelsea also gives some great resources you can use!
Episode Links:
• Iowa Mushroom Calendar: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/encyclopedia/mushroom-foraging-iowa
• Safe Mushroom foraging webinars by Lina: part 1- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bdiEBwMzZI&t=534s
• Safe Mushroom foraging webinars by Lina: part 2- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNIPxbGbJtU&t=3s
• Safe Mushroom Foraging Book: https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/Safe-Mushroom-Foraging
• Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic e-mail: pidc@iastate.edu
Growing mushrooms at home resources from other universities:
• Pen State University- https://extension.psu.edu/forage-and-food-crops/mushrooms/production-and-harvesting
• University of Florida- https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/growing-mushrooms-at-home.html
• Cornell University- https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/projects/mushrooms/
• University of Vermont- https://www.uvm.edu/news/extension/growing-mushrooms-indoors
Do you have coyotes or foxes around your farm? Or maybe you even see/hear them around town! Tune in as Olivia interviews Andy Kellner, Wildlife Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. They discuss why you may see these creatures around, what steps you can take if they become a problem, and some of the great benefits they can actually provide for us!
Episode Links:
• Andy Kellner: (515) 975-8318
• Vince Evelsizer: (641) 231-1522
• University of Wisconsin Urban Canid Project: http://uwurbancanidproject.weebly.com/
• Iowa Department of Natural Resources: https://www.iowadnr.gov/
• The Red Fox in Iowa by Ron Andrews: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Portals/idnr/uploads/Hunting/book_red_fox.pdf
We’re happy to share a podcast from our friends, Dan Fillius, ISU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist, and Dr. Justin Glisan, Iowa’s State Climatologist. This episode is the pilot episode and gives a recap of weather this past winter, how it stacks up against past winters, and provides a climate outlook for the coming growing season. Typically this podcast will be for those who want to learn more about weather, its recent impacts on fruits and vegetables, and it’ll provide a climate outlook for the coming week. Stay tuned for details on how to subscribe and future weekly episodes!
In this episode of the Beginning Fruit Farm Series, Suzanne Slack, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University specializing in perennial fruit crops, Brandon Carpenter, Agriculture Specialist with Iowa State Horticulture Research Station, and Liv Meyer, a graduate student in the department of Horticulture at Iowa State University talk about getting your small fruit farm ready for spring! What needs to be cleaned up, when is the most opportune time to clean those things up, what sort of maintenance do we need to keep in mind, when to plant new plants, and MORE!
Do you have a backyard garden, or maybe a flower bed or two? Do you know what you should do in the spring to get them cleaned up and ready for planting?
In this episode, Olivia interviews Aaron Steil, Consumer Horticulture Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. Aaron gives us great advice and insight on best spring practices to get your gardens and flower beds ready!
Episode Links:
• Horticulture and Home Pest News: https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/
• Spring Garden Tasks: https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/spring-garden-tasks
In this episode of the Beginning Fruit Farm Series, Suzanne Slack, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University specializing in perennial fruit crops, Randall Vos, Commercial Fruit Crop Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and Liv Meyer, a graduate student in the department of Horticulture at Iowa State University are discussing grape pruning. Tune in to learn all about pruning your grape vines!
We're bringing you a very special episode with guest host Dr. Kathleen Delate. Tune in as she interviews 4 organic farmers and an organic researcher engaged in organic technologies that may offer some value in organic operations. As with all technology, the benefits of technological innovations must be evaluated along with any trade-offs, which are explored in this podcast.
Seth Harbecke is a student at Iowa State University who farms organically with his family in western Illinois. Seth speaks with Dr. Delate on the advantages of utilizing data tracking technologies like FieldView in organic systems and provides guidelines on deciding if you should use them on your farm. Levi Lyle farms organically in Washington, Iowa, and chats with Dr. Delate on all things organic weed management. From weed zapping to organic no-till, Levi highlights the latest tools and production practices he utilizes to help manage weeds in his organic system. Scott Shriver, who farms 2,000 organic acres in Jefferson, Iowa, shares with Dr. Delate how he uses tractor steering guidance systems, like RTK, and provides a detailed explanation of how the technology works and how it can benefit larger organic operations. Michael O’Donnell is a Crop Specialist with Grain Millers in Indiana, and the Farm Certification Manager for the 4,000-acre organic Living Prairie Family Farm in northwest Indiana, where he has been helping perfect organic strip tillage and other innovations. He takes Dr. Delate through the process and provides details on how to integrate this system on your farm. Brad Heins is a professor of organic animal science at the University of Minnesota. He walks Dr. Delate through dairy management technologies from robotic milkers to sensors which improve breeding success and herd management for organic producers. He concludes with CowVacs for natural fly management and their research on automated calf feeders.
In this episode of the Beginning Fruit Farm Series, Suzanne Slack, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University specializing in perennial fruit crops, Brandon Carpenter, Agriculture Specialist with Iowa State Horticulture Research Station, and Liv Meyer, a graduate student in the department of Horticulture at Iowa State University are discussing Apple Tree pruning. Tune in to learn tips, tricks, and best practices when it comes to pruning your apple trees!
In this episode of the Beginning Fruit Farm Series, Suzanne Slack, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University specializing in perennial fruit crops, Brandon Carpenter, Agriculture Specialist with Iowa State Horticulture Research Station, and Liv Meyer, a graduate student in the department of Horticulture at Iowa State University discuss all things bramble (mainly raspberries and black berries) pruning. Tune in to learn tips, tricks, and best practices when it comes time to prune brambles.
Are you considering buying an acreage? You should keep a handful of things in mind before doing so! There are also plenty of resources you can research before committing to a property.
In this episode, Olivia interviews Ann Johanns, Extension Program Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Ann gives us some great advice and questions to ask ourselves before we make an acreage purchase. She also informs us of some great resources we can utilize to research a property and other surrounding properties!
Episode Links:
• Ag Decision Maker: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/
• Beacon Shneider: https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/
• Iowa Land Records: https://iowalandrecords.org/
Olivia is again joined by Suzanne Slack, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University specializing in perennial fruit crops, Brandon Carpenter, Agriculture Specialist with Iowa State Horticulture Research Station, and Liv Meyer, a graduate student in the department of Horticulture at Iowa State University and on this episode of our Beginning Fruit Farm Series, they discuss grape trellising. Tune in as they discuss the different trellising options and what options would best suit your grapes here in Iowa!
Have you been noticing more Bald Eagles in Iowa lately?
In today's episode, Olivia interviews Heidi Anderson, a Naturalist with Polk County Conservation, and we're talking about Bald Eagles! Where can we go to see them, what should we do if we see them, and what are some ways we can attract them?!
It's that time of year again when we can go out and shed hunt!
If you're interested in shed hunting but don't know where to start, or maybe you're just looking for a few tips on where to find them, tune in to this episode! Olivia interviews Heidi Anderson, a Naturalist with Polk County Conservation, who gives some great tips on where to look for sheds, things to avoid, and what you can do with them once you find them!
Winters in Iowa can be really challenging! How do you prepare for them and keep yourself, your family, and your farm safe?
In this episode, Olivia interviews Brandi Janssen, Director of the Iowa Center for Agricultural Safety and Health. Tune in to hear all about winter weather hazards you should be aware of and emergency preparedness on the farm.
Episode Links:
• Iowa's Center for Agricultural Safety and Health: https://icash.public-health.uiowa.edu/
• Winter Weather Emergency Preparedness: https://icash.public-health.uiowa.edu/programs/seasonal-campaigns/winter-2019-winter-weather-emergency-preparedness/
• Prevent Farm Fires: https://icash.public-health.uiowa.edu/programs/seasonal-campaigns/winter-2015-campaign-prevent-farm-fires/
In this episode, Olivia interviews Kendra Meyer, Executive Secretary for the Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association and Christie Jensen, Executive Director for the Iowa Wine Growers Association. Tune in to hear all about the upcoming 2023 Iowa Specialty Producers Conference! The conference will start on February 22, 2023 and go through February 23, 2023. There will also be a pre-conference workshop held on February 21, 2023.
Episode Links:
• Iowa Specialty Producers Conference: https://www.iowaspecialtyproducers.com/
• Conference Registration Link: https://www.iowaspecialtyproducers.com/registernow
• Pre-conference Workshop Registration: https://www.iowaspecialtyproducers.com/registeriscga
• Session Overview: https://www.iowaspecialtyproducers.com/2023-sessions
• Conference Speakers: https://www.iowaspecialtyproducers.com/2023-speakers
• Sponsors and Exhibitors: https://www.iowaspecialtyproducers.com/2023-sponsors
• Contact the Iowa Specialty Producers Conference: ispc@iowawinegrowers.org
Olivia is joined by Suzanne Slack, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University specializing in perennial fruit crops, Brandon Carpenter, Agriculture Specialist with Iowa State Horticulture Research Station, and Liv Meyer, a graduate student in the department of Horticulture at Iowa State University and on this episode they discuss Apple Tree Trellising. They dive into what some of the best practices are, what you need to think about before planting your trees, why trellises are so important for your apple trees, and more!
Egg prices are rising, and the idea of having backyard chickens is gaining popularity! In this episode, Olivia interviews our very own Christa Hartsook, Small Farms Program Coordinator with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Christa shares her professional knowledge about backyard chickens and how one can get started! There are a few things to consider before going out and buying a handful of chicks! Tune in to this episode and learn what you will all need before getting started!
Episode Links:
• Small Farm Sustainability with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/smallfarms/
• Getting Started with Backyard Chickens eCourse: https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/15129
You want to start producing raspberries and/or blackberries, but what does the trellising systems look like for them?
In this episode, Olivia is joined by Suzanne Slack, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University specializing in perennial fruit crops, Brandon Carpenter, Agriculture Specialist with Iowa State Horticulture Research Station, and Liv Meyer, a graduate student in the department of Horticulture at Iowa State University. Listen in as hey go into more details and tips about what a trellising system for raspberries or blackberries should look like and include!
Do you really need a trellis on your fruit farm?
In this episode, Olivia is joined by Suzanne Slack, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University specializing in perennial fruit crops, Brandon Carpenter, Agriculture Specialist with Iowa State Horticulture Research Station, and Liv Meyer, a graduate student in the department of Horticulture at Iowa State University. Tune in as they dive into the ins and outs of trellises, the different options you have when it comes to them, questions to consider before putting yours in, when is the best time to put a trellis in, and more!
Episode Links:
• Gripples: https://www.gripple.com/en-us/
• Diagram and publication links coming soon.
In this episode, Olivia interviews Kitt Tovar Jensen, Staff Attorney at Iowa State University's Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation. Tune in to hear all about the upcoming 2023 Farm Transitions Conference! The conference will start on February 9, 2023 and go through February 10, 2023.
Episode Links:
• Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation (CALT) Website: https://www.calt.iastate.edu/https://practicalfarmers.org/
• Registration Link: https://www.calt.iastate.edu/seminar/2023-02-09/farm-transitions-entering-expanding-or-exiting-business
• Registration Services Phone: 515-294-6222
• CALT Office Phone: 515-294-5217
In this episode, Olivia interviews Liz Kolbe, Senior Farmer Lead Education Manager for Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI). Tune in to hear all about the upcoming 2023 PFI Conference! The conference will start on January 20, 2023 and go through January 21, 2023. Liz also talks about pre-conference course opportunities that will be held on January 19, 2023.
Episode Links:
• PFI Website: https://practicalfarmers.org/
• Registration Website: https://practicalfarmers.org/events/annual-conference/2023-annual-conference/registration/
In this episode, Christa interviews Dr. Billy Beck, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Forester. He gives some great insight on the Emerald Ash Borer, signs to look for if you think your tree may be infested, ways to determine if your tree can be saved, ways to treat, and more! He has also supplied us with some useful resources on the topic.
Episode Links:
• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach online tree ID guide: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/forestry/iowa_trees/tree_id.html
• "How to Use Bark to Identify Trees": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_ajYcAbGc4
• "EAB or Native Borer - Insect Galleries Often Confused for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB): file:///C:/Users/aburke13/Downloads/PM3065.pdf
• Department of Ag and Land Stewardship - Areas Where EAB Have been Confirmed and more info: http://www.iowatreepests.com/eab_home.html
• Managing Emerald Ash Borer: https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/Emerald-Ash-Borer-Management-Options
• Rethinking Acreage & Rural Tree Plantings from the Iowa DNR: https://go.iastate.edu/EODTKA
• Iowa State University Forestry Professionals by county: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/contacts/forestry
• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Crop Advantage Series: https://www.aep.iastate.edu/cas/
• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Master Woodland Steward Program: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/programs/forestry/education/woodlandmgr#:~:text=The%20MWSP%20features%2030%20hours,%2Dperson%20field%2Fclassroom%20session.
What tools would you need in order to start a fruit farm? Join us and listen in on the second episode of the Beginning Fruit Farm Series!
In this episode, Olivia is joined by Suzanne Slack, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University specializing in perennial fruit crops, and Liv Meyer, a graduate student in the department of Horticulture at Iowa State University. Learn about the equipment you would need in order to get started with a small fruit farm and what you may need going a conventional route vs. an organic route!
Episode Links:
• Registry for producers of commercial crops sensitive to pesticides: https://driftwatch.org/
• Registry for beekeepers and apiarists: https://beecheck.org/signup#beekeeper
• Iowa Environmental Mesonet (IEM): https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/
• Newa Weather Monitoring: https://newa.cornell.edu/
• Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide 2021-2022: https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/Midwest-Fruit-Pest-Management-Guide-2021-2022
• Great Lakes Expo: https://glexpo.com/
• Local Extension Specialists by County: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/staffdir/
In this episode, Olivia interviews Kate Hansen, Policy Associate with the Center for Rural Affairs. Tune in as she answers our questions about the different options for contract pricing and micro-farm policy. She explains some of the eligibility concepts and why this topic is worth looking into.
Be sure to let us know what you think about our podcast for your chance to win a $50 gift card to your local farm store! https://go.iastate.edu/ZRF9GG (Survey will close December 16, 2022.)
Episode Links:
• Fact sheet: Impacts Of The Conservation Stewardship Program in Iowa: https://www.cfra.org/publications/fact-sheet-impacts-conservation-stewardship-program-iowa
• Fact Sheet: Impacts Of The Conservation Stewardship Program in Minnesota: https://www.cfra.org/publications/fact-sheet-impacts-conservation-stewardship-program-minnesota
• Fact Sheet: Impacts Of The Conservation Stewardship Program in Nebraska: https://www.cfra.org/publications/fact-sheet-impacts-conservation-stewardship-program-nebraska
• Fact Sheet: Impacts Of The Conservation Stewardship Program in South Dakota: https://www.cfra.org/publications/fact-sheet-impacts-conservation-stewardship-program-south-dakota
• Contact information: Phone - 515-215-1294 | Email - kateh@cfra.org
Why start a fruit farm? Tune in to the first episode of the Beginning Fruit Farm Series!
In this episode, Olivia interviews Suzanne Slack, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University specializing in perennial fruit crops, and Liv Meyer, a graduate student in the department of Horticulture at Iowa State University. Learn about the benefits of having a fruit farm and why you may want to start one of your own!
Be sure to let us know what you think about our podcast for your chance to win a $50 gift card to your local farm store! https://go.iastate.edu/ZRF9GG (Survey will close December 16, 2022.)
Episode Links:
• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/
• Local Extension Specialists by County: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/staffdir/
How do you know what tree to choose for the holiday season? Tune into this episode where Olivia interviews Aaron Steil, Consumer Horticulture Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. There are multiple things to consider when picking out your tree, we go through and discuss these as well as the options we have to utilize/dispose of our Christmas Trees after the season is over!
Be sure to let us know what you think about our podcast for your chance to win a $50 gift card to your local farm store! https://go.iastate.edu/ZRF9GG
Episode Links:
• Christmas Tree Selection and Care Guide: https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/guide-selection-and-care-christmas-trees
Christa Hartsook interviewed Dr. Justin Glisan, state climatologist of Iowa at the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. In his episode, we discuss weather patterns and how we can use them to determine what future seasons will look like, the biggest determiners, and what it means for farmers.
Be sure to let us know what you think about our podcast for your chance to win a $50 gift card to your local farm store! https://go.iastate.edu/ZRF9GG
Episode Links:
•Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Department of Agronomy: https://www.agron.iastate.edu/extension/
• Iowa Climatology Bureau: https://iowaagriculture.gov/climatology-bureau
• Dr. Justin Glisen Contact Information: Cell 515-281-8981, Work 515-281-8503, Email justin.glisan@iowaagriculture.gov
Christa Hartsook interviews Denise Schwab, Extension Beef Specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The cold weather is here! In his episode, we discuss fall grazing and winter forage concerns. Tune in to get tips on best practices with beef grazing, and learn about pasture alternatives and ways to keep your pasture grass strong and healthy.
Be sure to let us know what you think about our podcast for your chance to win a $50 gift card to your local farm store! https://go.iastate.edu/ZRF9GG
Episode Links:
• Iowa Beef Center: https://www.iowabeefcenter.org/
• Who We Are https://www.iowabeefcenter.org/whoweare.html
In this episode, I interview Kathleen Delate, an Iowa State University Professor and Extension Organic Specialist. We talk about the upcoming Iowa Organic Conference that is to take place at the University of Iowa on November 20th and 21st. Kathleen informs us of the exciting topics we can expect to be covered at this year's conference and key dates and information you don't want to miss!
In this episode, I interviewed Ajay Nair, Associate Professor and Vegetable Extension Specialist with Iowa State University. Ajay talks with us about his upcoming Annual High Tunnel Short Course and what we can expect if we join him next week. The course will discuss advanced production-related issues in high tunnel crops.
This course is an opportunity for growers, educators, and industrial personnel to discuss the different aspects of high tunnel crop production, As well as highlight more recent research, and hear from speakers from the region and other states who work on high tunnels so our growers can get a different perspective on crops and management techniques that can be utilized inside of a high tunnel.
Links:
High Tunnel Short Course information page: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/vegetablelab/events
High Tunnel Short Course registration page: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/vegetablelab/2022-iowa-high-tunnel-short-course
In this episode, I interviewed Aude Watrelot, Assistant Professor and Enology Extension Specialist with Iowa State University. She shares some interesting knowledge about Iowa wine and talks about two upcoming "Wine Wednesday" events coming up in November, where you can learn more about the wine-making process and get to try some wine from local Iowa Wineries.
Links:
https://faculty.sites.iastate.edu/watrelot/
In this episode, I interviewed Tyler Harms, Wildlife Research Biometrician with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Tyler shares his knowledge about wildlife population trends and how we keep them regulated.
Links:
https://www.iowadnr.gov/hunting/population-harvest-trends
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Conservation/Iowas-Wildlife/Volunteer-Wildlife-Monitoring#:~:text=The%20Volunteer%20Wildlife%20Monitoring%20Program,every%20corner%20of%20the%20state
https://www.iowadnr.gov/portals/idnr/uploads/Hunting/huntingregs.pdf
In this episode, I interviewed Aaron Steil, Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. He shares with us best practices for preparing our gardens and flowers for the cold months to come.
Links:
https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/fall-garden-clean
https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/faq/how-should-i-prepare-woody-trees-and-shrubs-winter
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/yard-and-garden-fall-lawn-care
https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/planting-late-summer-and-early-fall
https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/selecting-and-planting-spring-blooming-bulbs
In this episode, I interviewed Aaron Steil, Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. He shares with us best practices for preparing our gardens and flowers for the cold months to come.
Links:
https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/fall-garden-clean
https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/faq/how-should-i-prepare-woody-trees-and-shrubs-winter
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/yard-and-garden-fall-lawn-care
https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/planting-late-summer-and-early-fall
https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/selecting-and-planting-spring-blooming-bulbs
In this episode, I interviewed Andy Kelner, Wildlife Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. He shares some of his knowledge with us about what the changing of the seasons will bring with wildlife and deer depredation!
Andy Kelner's Email: andrew.kellner@dnr.iowa.gov
Link: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting/Landowner-Assistance/Wildlife-Damage-Management
In this episode, I interviewed Andy Kelner, Wildlife Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. He shares some of his knowledge with us about what the changing of the seasons will bring with wildlife and deer depredation!
Andy Kelner's Email: andrew.kellner@dnr.iowa.gov
Link: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting/Landowner-Assistance/Wildlife-Damage-Management
In this episode, I interviewed Aaron Steil, the Consumer Horticulture Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. He shares some of his knowledge with us about fall flower beds and best practices for them!
In this episode, I interviewed Robin Pruisner, the State Entomologist with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. She shares some insight about the Spotted Lantern Fly and what to look for when spotting them. Robin also gives some great advice on how we can avoid hitchhiker bugs!
In this episode I interviewed Billy Beck, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Forestry Specialist. He shared his experience with the tree struggles this year and gives great advice for anyone who is looking into planting their own trees.
In this episode I interviewed Billy Beck, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Forestry Specialist. He shared his experience with the tree struggles this year and gives great advice for anyone who is looking into planting their own trees.
This episode features Iowa DNR Community Fishing Biologist, Tyler Stubbs, as we talk about possibilities for stocking ponds that you may have on your land!
In this episode I talk with Suzanne Slack, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Fruit Specialist, about this year's ISU Fruit and Vegetable Field Day!
In this episode I talk with Ajay Nair, Associate Professor and Commercial Vegetable Extension Specialist for Iowa State University, and we are talking fall vegetable crops.
In this episode I talk with Andy Kellner, Wildlife Biologist with the Iowa DNR, and we are talking about possible damage to horticultural crops!
Information about Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators to help with wildlife removals can be found at
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting/Landowner-Assistance
Contact information for DNR Depredation staff can be found at
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting/Landowner-Assistance/Wildlife-Damage-Management
We also referenced this resource for all things damage management: Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management
https://icwdm.org/
Additionally, USDA APHIS Wildlife Services has useful information as well on a number of wildlife species.
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/wildlifedamage/sa_reports/ct_wildlife+damage+management+technical+series
In this episode I visit with Iowa Master Gardener Program Coordinator, Alicia Herzog, and talk about how the program is set up and how you can get involved!
In this episode I visit with Suzanne Slack, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Fruit Crop Specialist! Today we're talking about fruit production possibilities for small acreages.
In this episode Amanda Weigel, Agriculture Program Specialist with the Iowa Farm Service Agency reviews the two organic programs (OCCSP & OTECP) the FSA is currently accepting applications on!
In this episode I visit with Adam Thoms, Turfgrass Specialist with Iowa State University Extension & Outreach, and we are talking about managing your lawn this spring!
In this episode, I talk with Andy Kellner, Wildlife Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, about Canada Geese. We talk the ins and outs of their patterns and how to keep them out of areas we may not want them in!
In this episode I visit with Cindy Haynes, Extension Horticulture Specialist and Associate Professor with Iowa State University, and we discuss options and necessities for a cutting garden!
The cutting garden handout mentioned in this episode can be found here.
In this episode I visit with Patrick O'Malley, Commercial Horticulture Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and hear a late spring update on soil temperatures and how its affecting fruit crops!
Soil Temperature Map
Drought Monitor
In this episode I interview Aaron Steil, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Consumer Horticulture Specialist, and talk about spring flowering trees and shrubs!
Tune in as I visit with Dr. Yuko Sato, Associate Professor at Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine about Avian Influenza and biosecurity.
To find the Avian Influenza Toolkit mentioned in this episode, visit https://www.iowapoultry.com/hpai-toolkit.
Other resources mentioned in this episode were:
USDA APHIS Defend the Flock Program
The Center for Food Security & Public Health
In this episode I am back with Dan Fillius, commercial vegetable and specialty crop specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. This episode is a follow up to the December episode "Preparing for Starting Seeds" and we talk about actually getting those seeds started!
In this episode, I visit with Dr. Billy Beck, Forestry Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Today, we are talking about windbreaks!
If you are a woman in agriculture be sure to tune into this episode! I visit with Madeline Schultz, Women in Ag Program Manager, about all of the upcoming programs available for women in ag! The women in ag event website can be found at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/womeninag/events and Madeline can be reached at schultz@iastate.edu!
Kitt Tovar-Jensen and I discuss an upcoming Farm Transitions conference for those looking to enter or exit farming.
Is your private well water safe? Tune in as I chat with Catherine DeLong, Water Quality Program Manager with Iowa State University Extension & Outreach!
Lambing and kidding season has arrived! Are you prepared? Listen as we visit with Amy Powell, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H animal science program specialist to discuss proper preparation.
In this episode, I interview Kendra Meyer, executive secretary for the Iowa Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association and Nicole Eilers, Marketing Director for the Iowa Wine Growers Association, to talk about the upcoming Iowa Specialty Producers Conference.
In this episode, I visit with Craig Christianson, Risk Management Specialist with the USDA Risk Management Agency, about Whole Farm Revenue Protection.
In this episode I interview Dan Fillius, vegetable and specialty crop specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. This time we are talking about preparing for starting seeds!
In this episode I interview Heidi Anderson, naturalist with Polk County Conservation, and get some tips and tricks for birdwatching this winter!
In this episode I interview Aaron Steil, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Consumer Horticulture Specialist, and talk about decorating for the holidays with things from the outdoors!
Dr. Justin Glisan, climatologist for the state of Iowa, shares his insights into the current fall and winter weather outlook.
In this episode I interview Dr. Glenda Dvorak, Iowa State University Lead Public Health Veterinarian with the Center For Food Security/Public Health, and discuss the biosecurity publications they recently released.
In this episode I interview Dr. Kathleen Delate, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Organic Specialist, and discuss Iowa organics and the upcoming Iowa Organic Conference.
In this I interview Kevin Andersen, Private Lands Biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and talk about hunting from a landowner's perspective!
In this episode I interview Adam Janke, Iowa State University Extension Wildlife Specialist, to talk about general hunting populations!
In this episode I interview Dr. Ajay Nair, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Vegetable Specialist to talk about the storage of fall produce.
In this episode, I visit with Dr. Erin Hodgson, extension entomologist and professor of entomology and Ashley Dean, education extension specialist in entomology to talk about the recent outbreak of fall armyworms in Iowa and the damage they are causing throughout the state.
In this episode I interview Aaron Steil, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Consumer Horticulture Specialist, and talk about cool season annuals!
In this episode I interview Jeff Iles, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Horticulture Specialist, to talk about trees in the fall!
In this episode I interview Adam Janke, Iowa State University Extension Wildlife Specialist, to talk about coyotes in Iowa!
In this episode, I visit with Adam Thoms, assistant professor and extension turfgrass specialist at Iowa State University, to talk about fall lawn care.
In this episode I interview Aaron Steil, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Consumer Horticulture Specialist, and talk about fall plantings
In this episode I interview Kalee Olson, policy assistant with the Center for Rural Affairs, on the new publications for those looking to begin using conservation efforts.
In this episode I interview Tammy Stotts, marketing specialist with the Iowa Department of Ag and Land Stewardship, on Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Programs, as well as Iowa Local Food Day.
Iowa Farm to School & Early Care Coalition https://www.iowafarmtoschoolearlycare.org/
IDALS Iowa Farm to School Program https://iowaagriculture.gov/agricultural-diversification-market-development-bureau/iowa-farm-school-program
Iowa Local Food Day Webinar https://educateiowa.gov/event/local-food-day-webinar
Iowa Local Food Day https://www.iowalocalfoodday.org/
In this episode I interview Dr. Ajay Nair, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Vegetable Specialist to talk about the upcoming Fruit & Vegetable Field Day!
In this episode I interview Laura Iles, Director of the Plant & Insect Diagnostic Clinic at Iowa State University, and discuss summer pests.
In this episode I interview Heidi Anderson, naturalist with Polk County Conservation, and discuss the newly redone Iowa Nature Series!
In this episode I interview Amy Powell, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Animal Science Education Extension Specialist, and discuss tips and tricks to keep your sheep and goats happy in this summer heat!
In this episode I interview Shawn Shouse, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Agricultural Engineering Specialist, and discuss farm safety, specifically in the summer!
In this episode Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, interviews Dan Fillius, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Food Safety Specialist, and give vegetable and produce safety updates.
Resources for this episode include:
-
Food Safety Team Website
- https://www.safeproduce.cals.iastate.edu/
- Food Safety Team Email
- iowafisma@iastate.edu
In this episode I interview Tim Christensen, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Farm Management Specialist to talk about Livestock Enterprise Budgets & Livestock Insurance Resources!
The resources discussed in this episode can be found at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/homepage.html!
In this episode Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, interviews Kristy Walker, with Walker Homestead, and discusses sunflowers used as a way to detract birds from the grapes in the vineyard.
Resources for this episode include:
- North Central SARE
- https://northcentral.sare.org/
- Iowa Wine Growers Association
- https://iowawinegrowers.org/
- Walker Homestead
- https://www.walker-homestead.com/
- The Cellar, Winery at White Oak
- https://whiteoakcellar.com/
- Compass Hill Vineyard
- http://www.compasshillvineyard.com/
In this episode I interview Dr. Ajay Nair, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Vegetable Specialist to talk about raised bed vs. in-ground gardening!
In this episode Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, interviews Liv Meyer, a masters student researching at ISU, and discusses Liv's intelligent sprayer research.
For more information on Liv's research you can visit their website https://www.smartapplespray.plantpath.iastate.edu/ or their YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAm7rWVca4Ka4HktQ5YPutg.
In this episode Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, interviews John Barber, owner of The Cellar at White Oak in Cambridge, and discusses Platinum 75 SG as protection against Japanese Beetles in grape production.
For more information you can find the Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide 2021-2022 at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/14488.
In this episode, I visit with Denise Schwab, beef specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, on spring calving.
In this episode I interview Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulturist, and talk about pruning for blueberry plants.
In this episode I interview Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulturist, and talk about pruning for raspberry plants.
In this episode I, interview Joe Hannan, of Roscommon Berry Farm, and talk about the soil media study they were able to do with funding from the SARE Farmer-Rancher Grant.
The video mentioned in this episode can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8Y72awCby4.
In this episode, I interview Dr. Brett Ramirez, assistant professor for Iowa State University in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, and Dave Stender, swine specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to talk about the upcoming Swine Ventilation Workshops.
A brochure with more information, a full list of dates and locations, and the registration link can be found at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/swine-building-ventilation-workshops-set-march-0
In this episode I interview Ann Johanns, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Extension Program Specialist, and talk about the upcoming decisions based on the 2018 farm bill.
In this episode Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, interviews Dr. Lina Rodriguez Salamanca, Extension Plant Pathologist and Diagnostician at ISU to talk about the recent changes to the Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide.
You can download the Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide 2021-2022 at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/14488.
In this episode Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, interviews Dr. Lina Rodriguez Salamanca, Extension Plant Pathologist and Diagnostician at ISU to talk about the recent changes to the Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide.
You can download the Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide 2021-2022 at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/14488.
In this episode Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, interviews Dr. Lina Rodriguez Salamanca, Extension Plant Pathologist and Diagnostician at ISU to talk about the recent changes to the Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide.
You can download the Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide 2021-2022 at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/14488.
In this episode Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, interviews Dr. Lina Rodriguez Salamanca, Extension Plant Pathologist and Diagnostician at ISU to talk about the recent changes to the Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide.
You can download the Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide 2021-2022 at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/14488.
In this episode I interview Amy Powell, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Livestock Specialist, and discuss considerations for this lambing and kidding season.
In this episode, I interview Kate Hansen, policy assistant for the Center For Rural Affairs to talk about the Conservation Stewardship Program(CSP).
The success stories mentioned at the end of this episode can be found at https://www.cfra.org/blog/conservation-stewardship-program-success-stories.
In this episode, I interview Kate Hansen, policy assistant for the Center for Rural Affairs and Joe Toillion agent with Toillion Consulting Services Inc., to talk about organic crop insurance and a new resource available for organic producers on the topic.
The "Conversations From The Field: Crop Insurance for Organic Operations" guide can be downloaded at https://www.cfra.org/publications/conversations-field-crop-insurance-organic-operations.
Kate can be reached via email at kateh@cfra.org & Joe can be reached at joet45@gmail.com!
In this episode Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, interviews Dr. Angela Shaw, Associate Professor in Food Science & Human Nutrition at ISU to talk about the differences between audits and inspections for specialty producers.
In this episode, I interview Kendra Meyer, executive secretary for the Iowa Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association, to talk about the upcoming Iowa Specialty Producers Conference.
In this episode Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, interviews his counterpart in the eastern part of the state, Patrick O'Malley, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, to give a December update on what you can be doing this winter!
In this episode Olivia Hanlon, Iowa State University Extension Farm, Food and Enterprise Development Extension Specialist, interviews Adam Jank, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Wildlife Specialist, and they discuss deer here in Iowa.
In this episode I interview Shawn Shouse, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Agricultural Engineering Specialist, and discuss the home energy savings.
In this episode Olivia Hanlon, Iowa State University Extension Farm, Food and Enterprise Development Extension Specialist, interviews Kathleen Delate, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Organic Specialist, and they discuss the upcoming Iowa Organic Conference.
In this episode Olivia Hanlon, Iowa State University Extension Farm, Food and Enterprise Development Extension Specialist, interviews Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulturist, and they discuss how to interpret your soil reports.
The resources mentioned in this episode can be found at:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/smallfarms/interpreting-soil-reports
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/smallfarms/managing-soil-ph-horticultural-crops
The contacts mentioned in this episode are:
- Joe Hannan | jmhannan@iastate.edu | 515-993-4281
- Ajay Nair | nairajay@iastate.edu | 515-294-7080
- Patrick O'Malley | omall@iastate.edu | 319-337-2145
In this episode Olivia Hanlon, Iowa State University Extension Farm, Food and Enterprise Development Extension Specialist, interviews Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulturist, and talk about soil sampling.
In this episode Olivia Hanlon, Iowa State University Extension Farm, Food and Enterprise Development Extension Specialist, interviews Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulturist, and talk about fall concerns and care for apples and grapes!
In this episode Olivia Hanlon, Iowa State University Extension Farm, Food and Enterprise Development Extension Specialist, interviews Peggy Auwerda, Equine Specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and talk about the upcoming Women Managing Horses program!
In this episode Olivia Hanlon, Iowa State University Extension Farm, Food and Enterprise Development Extension Specialist, interviews Holly VanHeel, Human Science Specialist - Nutrition and Wellness for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and talk about the upcoming Preserve the Taste of Summer courses!
In this episode I interview Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulturist, to talk about the upcoming fall frost.
In this episode, I visit with Adam Thoms, assistant professor and extension turfgrass specialist at Iowa State University, to talk about fall lawn care.
In this episode I interview Liz Ripley, Conservation and Cover Crops Outreach Specialist for Iowa Learning Farms at Iowa State University, to talk about the Whole Farm Conservation Best Practices Manual.
In this episode Olivia Hanlon, Iowa State University Extension Farm, Food and Enterprise Development Extension Specialist, interviews Kevin Andersen, Private Lands Biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and talk about getting a food plot started!
In this episode I interview Meaghan Anderson, Central Iowa Agronomist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, to talk about the crop damage due to the recent derecho!
In this episode I interview Randall Cass, Bee Extension specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, to talk about fall beekeeping!
To find the videos on varroa mite checking go to https://www.ent.iastate.edu/pollinators/ and they will be at the bottom of the page.
In this episode Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, interviews Dennis Todey, Director of the USDA Midwest Climate Hub, and Justin Glisan, State Climatologist of Iowa at the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to talk about recent dry weather around Iowa!
In this episode Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, interviews his counterpart in the eastern part of the state, Patrick O'Malley, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, to give a late July produce update!
In this episode I interview Kristine Tidgren, Director of the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation, who walks us through some of the latest changes in Iowa legislature.
In this episode, Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulturist, interviews Lyle Ditmars, of Ditmars Orchard and Vineyard, to talk about planting and managing sunflower fields!
In this episode, Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulturist, interviews Steve Strasheim, of Twisted River Farm, to get a farmer's perspective on the market throughout COVID-19.
In this episode Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulturist, gives a late June update on what's happening here in Iowa!
In this episode Joe mentions plans for a DIY hand washing station, those plans can be found at https://blog.uvm.edu/cwcallah/2020/06/09/improving-handwashing-stations/.
In this episode I interview Dr. Donald Lewis, Iowa State University Professor and Extension and Outreach Entomologist, to talk about mosquitoes this summer!
In this episode Olivia Hanlon, Iowa State University Extension Farm, Food and Enterprise Development Extension Specialist, interviews Kendra Meyer, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Extension Program Specialist & Executive Secretary with the Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, and talk about the upcoming Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Week!
In this episode I interview Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulturist, to talk about Japanese beetles!
In this episode Olivia Hanlon, Iowa State University Extension Farm, Food and Enterprise Development Extension Specialist, interviews Ann Johanns, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Extension Program Specialist, and talk about the Ag Decision Maker platform.
In this episode Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, interviews Dr. Ajay Nair, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Vegetable Specialist to talk about his current research projects on biodegradable mulch and three sisters gardens!
In this episode I interview Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulturist, to talk about personal weather stations.
In this episode Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, interviews his counterpart in the eastern part of the state, Patrick O'Malley, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, to give a late May produce update!
In this episode I interview Dr. Kathleen Delate, Iowa State University Agronomy and Horticulture Professor and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Organic Agriculture Specialist, to talk about organic agriculture production.
In this episode Olivia Hanlon, Iowa State University Extension Farm, Food and Enterprise Development Extension Specialist, interviews Darlene Knipe, Co-Founder of MarketMaker to discuss how to best utilize the MarketMaker platform.
In this episode I interview Adam Janke, Iowa State University Extension Wildlife Specialist, to talk about the benefits of reducing your mowing this summer!
In this episode I interview Nicole Eilers, Marketing Director for the Iowa Wine Growers Association, and discuss what goes on during Iowa Wine Month!
In this episode I interview Chad Hart, Associate Professor of Economics at Iowa State University , to talk about impacts to the agricultural markets as a result of COVID-19!
In this episode I interview Paul Ovrom, State Horticulturalist for the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship, Shannon Coleman, Assistant Professor of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Iowa State University, and Joe Hannan, Commercial Horticulture Field Specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, to talk about the the latest Farmers' Market Guidance!
In this episode I interview Charles Brown, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Farm Management Specialist to talk about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)!
In this episode Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, interviews Ray Wolf, of the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, to talk about freeze events in late spring!
In this episode I interview Adam Janke, Iowa State University Extension Wildlife Specialist to talk about invasive species!
In this episode Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, interviews Dr. Ajay Nair, Iowa State University Extension Vegetable Specialist to talk about raised bed gardening!
In this episode I interview Amy Powell, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Livestock Specialist, and Chris Cassady, Iowa State University Livestock Judging Coach, and discuss evaluating livestock in an online buying format versus in person sales!
In this episode Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, interviews Dan Fillius, Iowa State University Extension Food Safety Specialist to talk about why standard operating procedures are especially important right now!
In this episode, Dan mentions multiple online resources, those resources can be found at the links below:
- https://www.ncrfsma.org/resources
- https://extension.psu.edu/food-safety-field-training-kit-for-fresh-produce-handlers
- https://producesafetyalliance.cornell.edu/
In this episode, I interview Dannelle Bickett-Weddle, Associate Director for the Center For Food Security/Public Health to talk about biosecurity, specifically in light of COVID-19.
In this episode, Danelle discusses an online learning course for youth, these courses can be found at www.bluenotflu.org!
The Center For Food Security/Public Health website can be found at http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu!
In this episode Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, interviews Dr. Ajay Nair, Iowa State University Extension Vegetable Specialist to talk about spring vegetable production!
In this episode, I interview Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist to talk about transplants!
In this episode, I interview Kendra Meyer, executive secretary for the Iowa Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association, to talk about the upcoming Iowa Specialty Producers Conference.
In this episode, I interview Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist to talk about rainwater catchment systems!
In this article we discuss Joe's article "Addressing Challenges of Rainwater Catchment Systems for Produce Irrigation".
The link to that article is here.
In this episode, I interview Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist to talk about the potential for expanding your crop enterprises from your farm!
At the end of this article we discuss learning opportunities for our listeners.
Those opportunities are:
- Iowa Specialty Producers Conference-January 23-24, 2020
- Annual Practical Farmers of Iowa Conference- January 16-18, 2020
- Great Lakes Expo- December 10-12, 2019
- Great Plains Growers Conference- January 9-11, 2020
- Iowa High Tunnel Short Course- November 4, 2019
In this episode, I interview Adam Janke, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Wildlife Specialist and talk about predators on our small farms.
In this episode, I interview Adam Janke, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Wildlife Specialist and talk about wildlife diversity on our farms!
In this episode, I interview Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist to talk about spring fruit tree updates!
In this episode, I interview Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist to talk about frost protection in high-density orchards.
In this episode, I interview Susan DeBlieck, State Master Gardener Coordinator and talk about the Iowa State University Extension Master Gardener Program.
In this episode, I interview Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist to talk about starting seeds.