Farm Fresh Answers Podcast: Recent Episodes
Farm Fresh Answers
Driving through rural areas of central Illinois, you may notice that two main crops dominate the landscape. Why do Midwestern farmers focus on growing corn and soybeans? Explore the how these crops came to be such a big part of agriculture in the area with Don Meyer, Illinois State University lecturer in this week’s Farm Fresh Podcast. Listen for the
Did you know McLean County Agriculture contributes $1.6 billion dollars annually to the local economy? Plus supports about 6,500 jobs in the region? Find out more about how farming fuels our communities plus a look at what we grow and why with Illinois Farm Bureau economist, Mike Doherty in this week’s Farm Fresh Podcast. Listen every week for the Farm
McLean County Ag in the Classroom provides FREE resources – books, lesson plans, hands-on activities & supplies to local schools! All materials are Click here to learn more or listen to this week’s Farm to Table segment with Ag in the Classroom coordinator, Bridget Caldwell. Tune in every week for the Farm to Table segment Wednesdays at 12:45 p.m. on
McLean County Ag in the Classroom provides FREE resources – books, lesson plans, hands-on activities & supplies to local schools! All materials are Click here to learn more or listen to this week’s Farm to Table segment with Ag in the Classroom coordinator, Bridget Caldwell. Tune in every week for the Farm to Table segment Wednesdays at 12:45 p.m. on
Hear about the highlights of the 2017 McLean County Fair with manager, Mike Swartz in this week’s Farm to Table podcast. Tune in every week for the Farm to Table segment on WJBC Radio Wednesday’s at 12:45 p.m..
Three federal agencies regulate genetically modified organisms and review each one to make sure they are safe to grow and safe to eat: USDA, EPA and FDA. Find out more about what it takes to bring a GMO crop to market with Andrew Walmsley, Director of Congressional Relations for the American Farm Bureau Federation in this week’s Farm Fresh Podcast.
Genetically modified organisms or GMOs are plants, animals or other organisms developed using genetic engineering. Take a deeper dive into what that means and how scientists make those modifications with University of Illinois researcher and plant breeder, Dr. Brian Diers, in this week’s Farm Fresh Podcast. Click below to listen and remember to tune in every Wednesday at 12:45 p.m.
What do Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) actually do? A GMO is an organism that has been changed in some way with genetic engineering techniques. From traits to resist pests to reduced browning in apples and potatos, find out more about what GMOs actually do from agronomist Karen Corrigan in this week’s Farm Fresh Podcast. Listen every Wednesday at 12:45 p.m.
Farmers have choices when it comes to selecting seed. Hear more from farmer Jason Lay about what he thinks about when selecting seed in this week’s Farm to Table segment. Seed selection is one piece of the puzzle for farmers in crafting strategy for a productive growing season. Choosing between GMO or non-GMO seed is one of many options farmers consider.
As the growing season winds down at Triple M Farm, farmer Greg Anderson shares what’s ahead for the winter months. Find out about the Thanksgiving bag to add some locally grown vegetables to your Thanksgiving feast and more in this week’s Farm Fresh Podcast. Listen for the Farm to Table segment on WJBC Radio every Wednesday at 12:45 p.m.