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Thanks to Spraytec for sponsoring this week's show. Find a dealer near you at spraytecusa.com.
And thanks to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
You can donate to the Dale Dobson Memorial Scholarship fund here: https://ckcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=5290
Thanks to Greg Thomas with Helena Agri-Enterprises for sponsoring this week's show! Contact him at 270-723-6019.
And thanks to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Join us this week for a fun interview with Drew and Laney Snider from Ruby Branch Farms. Learn more about them at www.rubybranchfarms.com
Thanks to Greg Thomas with Helena Agri-Enterprises for sponsoring this week's show!
And thanks to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Thanks to this week's episode sponsor Masterson Farms!
And thanks to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Thanks to this week's episode sponsor Masterson Farms!
And thanks to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Thanks to Southern States for sponsoring this week's episode! We were happy to have the French's on with us to talk about their experiences at Southern States Hardin Co-op.
And thanks to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Thanks to this week's guest Greg Goodwin, Director of Precision Conservation Management.
Also thanks to this week's episode sponsor Masterson Farms!
And thanks to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Thanks to this week's episode sponsor Masterson Farms!
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Thanks to this week's episode sponsor Masterson Farms!
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Thanks to Southern States Hardin Co-op for sponsoring this week's show! Go visit them at their Hodgenville and Elizabethtown locations.
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
We hope you enjoy this week's episode with Chuck Weldon on Navigating Adversity.
Thanks to Southern States Hardin Co-op for sponsoring this week's show! Go visit them at their Hodgenville and Elizabethtown locations.
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Thanks to Southern States Hardin Co-op for sponsoring this week's show! Go visit them at their Hodgenville and Elizabethtown locations.
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Thanks to Southern States Hardin Co-op for sponsoring this week's show! Go visit them at their Hodgenville and Elizabethtown locations.
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Our Premier Crop Insurance Ag interview this week is Misty Bivens, one of the agriculture teachers at LaRue County High School.
Thanks to Southern States Hardin Co-op for sponsoring this week's show! Go visit them at their Hodgenville and Elizabethtown locations.
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Thanks to Southern States Hardin Co-op for sponsoring this week's show! Go visit them at their Hodgenville and Elizabethtown locations.
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Thanks to Shawn Crowe from Central Kentucky Weather for coming on to talk about the dry spring, near term, and log term weather outlooks and the expected El Nino's effect on our weather this summer. Follow his facebook page here : https://www.facebook.com/centralkentuckyweather
Thanks to our episode sponsor Cyrus Bivens!
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Thanks to Greg Thomas over at Helena Agri-Enterprises for sponsoring this week's show! You can contact him at 270-723-6019.
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Thanks to Greg Thomas over at Helena Agri-Enterprises for sponsoring this week's show! You can contact him at 270-723-6019.
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Thanks to Pastor Mike Davis with Mutiny Crop Performance for sharing with us this week.
This week's episode sponsor is Advanced Crop Care, a local Mutiny Crop Performance Dealer. Call them at 270-299-5879 or contact them on Facebook or Instagram at Advanced Crop Care.
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com
This week's episode sponsor is Advanced Crop Care, a local Mutiny Crop Performance Dealer. Call them at 270-299-5879 or contact them on Facebook or Instagram at Advanced Crop Care.
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com
Thanks to the Farm Rescue group for visiting with us. Learn more at www.farmrescue.org.
Thanks to Misty, Cyrus, Avery, and the Gentlemen from LaRue for sponsoring this week's episode that they purchased at the LaRue County FFA Chili Supper and Auction.
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com
Thanks to Central Hardin FFA member Avery Miller for joining us this week!
This week's episode sponsor is Advanced Crop Care, a local Mutiny Crop Performance Dealer. Call them at 270-299-5879 or contact them on Facebook or Instagram at Advanced Crop Care.
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com
Thanks to John Deere Ethanol Product Specialist Randy Bill for talking with us.
This week's episode sponsor is Advanced Crop Care, a local Mutiny Crop Performance Dealer. CAll tem at 270-299-5879 or contact them on facebook or instagram at Advanced Crop Care.
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com
Thanks to LaRue County FFA member Adam Reding for joining us this week!
This week's show is sponsored by the FARM Group. The FARM Group is your local source for the tools to manage risk in your farming operation. Contact Jeremy at 270-268-5333 or email jeremy@thefarmgroupky.com.
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com
Thanks to Jeff King with Kentucky Soy for telling us more about soy foam.
This week's show is sponsored by the FARM Group. The FARM Group is your local source for the tools to manage risk in your farming operation. Contact Jeremy at 270-268-5333 or email jeremy@thefarmgroupky.com.
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com
Thanks to Southern States Hardin Co-op for sponsoring this week's show! Go visit them at their Hodgenville and Elizabethtown locations.
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com
Thanks to Southern States Hardin Co-op for sponsoring this week's show! Go visit them at their Hodgenville and Elizabethtown locations.
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com
Thanks to Greg Thomas over at Helena Agri-Enterprises for sponsoring this week's show!
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Thanks to Greg Thomas over at Helena Agri-Enterprises for sponsoring this week's show!
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Thanks to Southern States Hardin Co-op for sponsoring this week's show! Go visit them at their Hodgenville and Elizabethtown locations.
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Thanks to Southern States Hardin Co-op for sponsoring this week's show! Go visit them at their Hodgenville and Elizabethtown locations.
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Happy 2026!
Thanks to Kentucky American Seeds and Patriot Ag for sponsoring this week's episode. Check them out online at www.kentuckyamericanseedsandpatriotag.com.
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Merry Christmas!
Thanks to Kentucky American Seeds and Patriot Ag for sponsoring this week's episode. Check them out online at www.kentuckyamericanseedsandpatriotag.com.
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Thanks to Kentucky American Seeds and Patriot Ag for sponsoring this week's episode. Check them out online at www.kentuckyamericanseedsandpatriotag.com.
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Our interview Segment Sponsor is Premier Crop Insurance. For more information call Eric at 270-991-1333.
Thanks to Kentucky American Seeds and Patriot Ag for sponsoring this week's episode. Check them out online at www.kentuckyamericanseedsandpatriotag.com.
Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations. Learn more about then at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.
Thanks to Southern States Hardin Co-op for sponsoring this week's show! Go visit them at their Hodgenville and Elizabethtown locations.
Thanks to Southern States Hardin Co-op for sponsoring this week's show! Go visit them at their Hodgenville and Elizabethtown locations.
Coming to you from Biotech Innovations Studios, this week's show is sponsored by the FARM Group. The FARM Group is your local source for the tools to manage risk in your farming operation. Contact Jeremy at 270-268-5333 or email jeremy@thefarmgroupky.com.
This week's show is sponsored by the FARM Group. The FARM Group is your local source for the tools to manage risk in your farming operation. Contact Jeremy at 270-268-5333 or email jeremy@thefarmgroupky.com.
This week's show is sponsored by the FARM Group. The FARM Group is your local source for the tools to manage risk in your farming operation. Contact Jeremy at 270-268-5333 or email jeremy@thefarmgroupky.com.
This week's show is sponsored by the FARM Group. The FARM Group is your local source for the tools to manage risk in your farming operation. Contact Jeremy at 270-268-5333 or email jeremy@thefarmgroupky.com.
Thanks to Southern States Hardin Co-op for sponsoring this week's show! Part 1 of our Premier ag interviews sponsored by Premier Crop Insurance where we talk with Ken Adams about his long tenured career in the ag lending sector.
Maine Agriculture, Hoverflies, damp hay reminders, southern rust updates, and more this week!
This week we visited with Aaron Miller of First Financial Bank after a UK Extension Ag Lending Conference.
Mark Thomas joins us this week as we talk about him and Matt's trip to Puerto Rico for the American Farm Bureau Meeting.
This week we talk about different types of smokers and grills that are available out there.
This week we talk with Ohio County Ag Agent Greg Comer as we approach the year anniversary of the Kentucky Tornadoes.
This week we chat with Webster County Extension Agent Vicki Shadrick at our annual Ag Agent Update meeting.
This week we chat with Doug Shepherd about his extension career and about a few other timely agriculture topics.
This week we borrowed some audio from a recent presentation Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler gave at a LaRue County Cattlemen's Meeting.
This week we talk about LaRue County FFA Ag Awareness Day and chat with some students, and we also talk about other current events.
This week we talk with Dr. Kiersten Wise about a recently confirmed case of Tar Spot in a Kentucky corn field.
This week we have the owner/operator of LaRue County's own ABE 93.7 radio station, Cale Tharp.
This week we talk with Dr. Greg Halich about storing grass for winter livestock feeding and the Kentucky State Fair.
This week we're joined with Conner Raymond to talk about some issues we're seeing with this year's grain crops.
This week we talk with Ashley Hinton about her summer internship with Hardin County Extension.
This week we are joined by Joe Stults to talk a little about his farming operation and about the LaRue County Cattlemen's Association.
This week we talk with Kentucky Corn Growers President Joseph Sisk about concerns with the future of Atrazine in corn production.
This week we are joined by a few more presenters from the upcoming field day and farm tour and they give a preview of what's to come.
This week we talk to Dr. Chad Lee about grain crop conditions and the upcoming Corn and Soybean Farm Tour and Field Day.
This week we talk with Forrest Wynn from Kentucky State University about farm pond management.
This week we are joined by Patty McDowell Holbert from the Kentucky Dairy Development Council to talk a little about dairy farming in Kentucky.
This week we have local farmer Mark Thomas on with us to talk about what's been going on with the grain and hay crops over the last week or so.
This week we discuss Stink bugs, fly control, and planting progress among some other ag topics.
Join us this week as we talk about UK Tick Collection, hay production, driveway weed control, and more.
We are joined with Extension Weed Specialist Dr. Travis Legleiter to talk about issues with weed control this spring.
This week we are joined by Mark Thomas on behalf of Hardin County Farm Bureau to discuss sharing the road this spring.
This week we are joined by Kellie Padgett with KCARD. For more information on KCARD go to www.kcard.info.
This week we talk with UK Agriculture Economics Specialist Dr. Jordan Shockley about recent volatile markets.
This week we talk with Dr. Josh McGrath about decision making with high fertilizer prices in grain crops and forage crops.
This week we talk about our grass of the week and volatile prices affecting agriculture.
It's our 100th episode! Join us to hear from our special surprise guests! Thanks for listening!
This week we visit with Melissa Miller, Executive Director for the Kentucky 4H Foundation. We also talk about some new ag technologies and the things you leave at the end of your driveway.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we are joined by Michelle Simon, the UK Agriculture Extension Agent from Campbell County.
This week we visit with Dr. Chad Lee to learn about tornado damage to the UK Research Education Center in Princeton and the Forage and Grain Center of Excellence.
This week we talk with Warren County Extension Agent Joanna Coles about her recent award and about agriculture in and around Warren County.
This week we chat with Travis Cleaver who runs Cleav's Family Market about his recent KSU Small Farmer of the Year Award and his farming operation.
This week we talk about Thanksgiving, what we're thankful for, and a little about growing Christmas Trees for a profit.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we talk with Dr. Morgan Hayes about components of an off grid solar installation and the ways it can be utilized for on farm energy. We also talk a little about handling facilities and energy efficiency on the farm.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we talk with Dr. Alison Davis about solar developments that are threatening to displace farm land in our rural central Kentucky communities. For more information see the following pub: https://agecon.ca.uky.edu/files/solar_farming_considerations.pdf
This week we are talking about nutrient costs and being efficient with nutrients we already have on the farm.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we talk with local farmer Jonathon Breeding about raising popcorn in Central Kentucky.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we share some of the topics that stood out to us at our annual state ag agents meeting.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we discuss cover crop options for Central Kentucky Farmers.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
Dr. Katie VanValin joins us this week to talk about the upcoming annual UK Beef Bash and a new Master Finisher program.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
Join us this week as we talk some big news affecting agriculture in Hardin and surrounding counties.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we are joined with Dr. Cheryl Witt to discuss farmer mental health and farm safety week.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we have Mark Thomas from BLT Farms in Hardin County joining us to talk about his operation and him being a finalist from our area for Kentucky Farm Bureau's Outstanding Young Farm Family Contest.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we are joined by Kentucky State University's Dr. Jessie Lay to talk about fecal parasite counts for small ruminants.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we talk Armyworm pressure in local hay and pasture fields with Dr. Chris Teutsch.
Hitting you a little early this week with an emergency update, full show to hit later this week!
This week Dr. Kenny Burdine drops by to talk about the current livestock markets.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we talk Fall Army Worms, Asian Giant Hornets, Itch mites, and Lantern Flies with Dr. Jonathon Larson.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we discuss the crop conditions with Dr. Chad Lee and the impacts of dry spell and recent rains on the crop.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we have Kelley Yates with the Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office to talk about small ruminant markets and what all her office does for producers in the state.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we talk about southern rust progression, applicator availability issues, and fall armyworms in soybeans.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we are joined by Extension Plant Pathologist Dr. Kiersten Wise from UK's Grain and Forage Center of Excellence in Princeton to talk about Southern Rust in Corn and a few other related topics.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we are joined again with Tarrah Hardin from UK Extension's Kentucky Farm Business Management Program and we talk about how to differentiate between hobby and farming from a tax perspective.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we visit again with Caleb and Leanne Ragland who's sharing information with us about the "Meat Me At The Table" program from the Kentucky Livestock Coalition.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we discuss this year's wheat crop, heat and heat illness prevention, and a few other timely topics related to agriculture.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week Brian Lacefield joins us again with a different job title to tell us about what's been going on with the newly renamed Kentucky Office of Ag Policy.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
Daniel’s away for some much needed R&R this week, so join Matt and Whitney with the real MVP’s of extension, 4H agents Marla Stillwell and Kindra Jones.
This week we are joined by former Fayette County Ag Agent Nick Carter and talk about his current job in the Deans Office at UK College of Agriculture.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we talk about the 2021 cicada flop, along with the mosquito and tick problems that we've been getting a lot of calls to the office about.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
Join us this week as we talk to Amanda Martin, Soil Lab Supervisor at UK's Research and Education Center in Princeton.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we have Dr. Jordan Shockley and Dr. Josh McGrath to discuss information about carbon credits and what they could mean to the Kentucky farmer.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we feature a clip from UK's Wheat Talk Webinar Soils Conversation with Dr. Josh McGrath, Dr. Edwin Ritchie, Dr. John Grove, and Dr. Jordan Shockley.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
We are joined again with Dr. Ray Smith to talk about how we can treat a pasture more like a crop.
KY Forages webpage
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
Since the Derby is the unofficial start to the gardening season, we are joined by Robbie Smith from the Nelson County Extension Office to talk vegetable gardening this week.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week Dr. Les Anderson joins us to talk about cattle reproduction and vaccines.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we talk with Dr. Chad Lee about current planting conditions and some things to keep in mind when planting in these less than ideal temperatures.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week, Dr. Ray Smith joins us to talk about alfalfa establishment and a few other related topics.
AGR-18 Grain and Forage Crop Guide
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we talk about the increase in farm equipment on the roads and go over some timely reminders with Sargent Jason Morris from the Kentucky State Police. Remember to share the road, we all want to get home safely to our families!
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
Matt, Daniel, and Whitney talk about hay and pasture fertilizer topics on this week's show.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we talk about the upcoming cicada emergence and other bug stuff with Dr. Jonathon Larson.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we are on our best behavior because our boss is joining us on the show. Jeremy Teal joins us to introduce himself and explain his role as our new Area Extension Director and shares some good stories from his time as a 4H agent.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week Nathan Lawson, Director of Ky Beef Council joins us to discuss the Beef Checkoff program. The group chats about high equipment and fertilizer prices... and songs about cows.
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This we talk about the timely topics of mud, frost seeding and buttercup control in central Kentucky.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we Dr. Lehmkuhler joins us to talk about IRM program, winter feeding, and mineral needs for cattle.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we have Dr. Matt Springer to talk about nuisance wildlife pests and ways to control and eradicate them. We also talk about winter farm chores and country songs that talk about winter weather.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
Grab a Slaw Burger, Fries and a bottle of Ski and come along this week as we are joined by Green County Agriculture Extension Agent Ricky Arnett to talk about some of the things unique to Green County.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we are joined by UK extension specialist Kenny Burdine from the Department of Ag Economics to talk about the cattle market.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we talk with Tarrah Hardin from UK Extension's Farm Business Management Program.
For more information on KFBM program, click here: http://agecon.ca.uky.edu/KFBM
CFAP 2.1 info: https://www.farmers.gov/cfap
PPP info : https://agecon.ca.uky.edu/paycheck-protection-program-update
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we discuss private applicator training with Dr. Ric Bessin and we talk about some of the problem insect pests from 2020.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we are joined by Spencer Guinn with KCARD.
For more information on KCARD visit www.kcard.info
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
We’re baaaaaccckkk... Join us this week as we talk Christmas, winter projects, and look back on the major ag stories form 2020.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
Join us this week as we talk Dairy Farming with Nick Roy, Adair County Agriculture Extension Agent. We also talk about a genetically modified pig, chili preferences, winter stockpiling practices, holiday office schedules and more!
Find the University of Kentucky Corn Silage Variety Trial Data here at http://www2.ca.uky.edu/agcomm/pubs/PR/PR793/PR793.pdf
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we talk with Dan Miller, Industry Coordinator for Kentucky Beef Network, about Eden Shale Farm and Beef Solutions. We also discuss some recent numbers released about the state's ag economic outlook, National Farm Machinery Show news, and more.
For information on Eden Shale Farm: https://www.edenshalefarm.com/
For more information about the cull cow program with Beef Solutions: https://www.beefsolutionsllc.com/
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we visit with Caleb and LeAnn Ragland, winners of KY Farm Bureau's 2020 Outstanding Young Farm Family. We also talk about winter, bald eagle sightings, Christmas movies and decorations, and Extension updates.
This week we visit with friend and coworker Greg Drake, Butler County Extension Agent. We talk about our favorite Thanksgiving foods, UK Corn Variety Trials, Deer hunting, and more.
Talking Turkey Extension Publication
2020 Kentucky Corn Hybrid Variety Trials
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we talk about mud control on the farm with Dr. Steve Higgins.
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Intro/Outro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we talk hay and pasture weed issues with Dr JD Green, UK Weed Science Professor. Also, be sure to tune in for the big reveal of everyone’s Halloween costumes!
https://weedscience.ca.uky.edu/forages
http://www2.ca.uky.edu/agcomm/pubs/AGR/AGR207/AGR207.pdf
This week we are joined by local farmer Ryan Bivens as he tells us about his recent appointment to the United Soybean Board. We also talk Halloween, hay testing, dicamba updates, and 90's tv.
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Intro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
Today we are joined by Dr. Erin Haramoto to talk cover crops. We also talk about the much needed rainfall, cow hugging, and more.
AGR -18 - Grain, Forage, and Cover Crop Guide for Kentucky
https://southerncovercrops.org/
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Intro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
Listen this week as we talk about the forecast that didn't deliver, lime application recommendations, fall soil sampling reminders, mice issues, and more. Thanks to Dr. Josh McGrath for joining us from the field! Follow us on facebook at Dirt to Dollars Podcast.
Intro music is Parker Hastings rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky, learn more about his music here: www.parkerhastingsguitar.com.
This week we discuss a few cost share programs and some fencing topics. We also find out who gave in and turned there heat on already! Like our page on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Dirt2Dollars.
This week, Dayna Fentress, Hardin Co. FCS agent joins us to try and settle the debate of instant pot vs air fryer and our favorite harvest snacks. Discuss upcoming CAIP programs and CFAP 2.0 follow up. There’s also good news about new soybean options for 2021.
This week we have Dr. William Snell and Dr. Kenny Burdine on with us to talk about CFAP 2.0. We also talk harvest progress, jock jams, and upcoming programs.
Listen this week as we are joined by Dale Dobson, Farm and Home Safety Administrator with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, to have some conversations about suicide prevention and awareness for farmers, as well as general farm safety. We also talk about rebounding commodity prices, our least favorite farm jobs, and more.
Join us this week as we talk about Kentucky Soybean Association and Soybean Promotion Board with local farmer and KSA president Fred L Sipes. We talk a little farm safety with Fred L, and also talk crop conditions, boneless wings, seeding forages, and more. Follow this link for more info on how to join the Kentucky Soybean Association: https://kysoy.org/about-us/kentucky-soybean-association/.
Join the usual Dirt to Dollars crew and our special guest, Meade County Ag agent Andy Mills, as we discuss the Kentucky State Fair, growing big melons, land values, and how Mint Chocolate Chip is the best ice cream flavor ever made.
This week we are joined by Allen County Extension Agent Adam Huber to discuss wildlife food plots. We also discuss incoming hurricanes, weather lore, and a few other random topics.
Links to Wildlife Wednesday YouTube Videos:
Food Plot Herbicides: https://youtu.be/-a342iXuSxw
Creating Bedding and Cover: https://youtu.be/IYcLenCaQp0
Selecting Seed: https://youtu.be/yPZaJaOrPuQ
This week we talk soil sampling and fertilizer applications with Dr. Josh McGrath. We also have a discussion on Morgan Wallen and if he's a real country music artist or not.
This week we get a little nostalgic. We also talk about devastating storm damage to crops and Ag infrastructure in Iowa and yield contests with Dr. Chad Lee.
This week we talk about soybean diseases with UK Specialist Carl Bradley, fertilizer explosions, and gas station breakfast selections.
References from Podcast on Soybeans:
Take Action Herbicide/Pesticide Resistance Website: https://iwilltakeaction.com/
The SCN Coalition: https://www.thescncoalition.com/
KY Grains: https://www.kygrains.info/
This week we are joined by Ben Conner, Scott County ANR Agent to talk about drought, seeds from China, Southern Rust, and Extension beef programming.
Join us this week as we talk southern rust and tv shows. We also visit with new extension beef specialist Katie VanValin.
This week we are talking about disease pressure in corn with Dr. Kiersten Wise from UK's Grain and Forage Center of Excellence in Princeton, KY. We also discuss the virtual Corn, Soybean and Tobacco Field Day coming up!
This week we talk about rain, do a little garden bragging, and finally are joined by UK Ag Economics Extension Specialist Jordan Shockley to talk about managing machinery costs on the farm.
We chat with Kevin Laurent, Beef Extension Specialist at UKREC to discuss the new PVAP program, CPH-45 and preconditioning cattle in KY. We also chat about utilizing stockpiled fescue in different ways. We get an update on weekend flooding and Saharan Dust.
This week we talk about how us farm dad's really enjoyed getting rain for father's day this year. We also spent some time talking to central Kentucky farmers Ryan Bivens and Phillip Rogers about how this years wheat crop is shaping up.
On this weeks show we are talking local crop conditions and Victory Gardens. We also spend some time talking about one of our most common calls this time of year which is pond concerns.
In this week's episode we talk with Extension Specialist Dr. Travis Legleiter about sudden changes to Dicamba herbicide labels. We chat with LaRue County Ag teacher and FFA advisor Chris Thomas about what's going on with FFA programs and projects this summer. We also talk about preventing hay barn fires and a few other things we've had come across our desks this week!
When the sun shines, talk hay! Isn’t that how the saying goes? Join us this week as we discuss summer annuals (mainly crabgrass), making baleage, and making hay quality hay with UK Forage Specialists Dr. Chris Teutsch, and Dr. Jimmy Henning.
If you have questions about Corona Virus Food Assistance Program, this is the show to listen to. We chat with Dr. Will Snell and Dr. Kenny Burdine, UK Extension Economists, and the State Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency in Kentucky, Brian Lacefield. Each give a good perspective and things to expect when working with, and applying for the CFAP program.
This week we chat about buttercup EVERYWHERE, grain crops coming out of the freeze, and decisions on wheat. We also each visit with a local farmer and get their perspectives on how the pandemic has affected their operations and what is in store for them going forward.
The OG's are back this week to discuss the late frost/freeze event in our area, "corona gardens", forage quality, wrong song lyrics, and county fairs. Make sure to follow us on Twitter @Dirt211 to keep up with us!
We have the meats (specialist)!
Come along this week as we chat with Dr Gregg Rentfrow, Meat Science Specialist for the University of Kentucky, to talk supply chain issues, ongoing research in meat science, our favorite teachers, and "Cooper" the steer!
If you've been asking "Where's the Beef?" (or any other meat for that matter), you'll definitely want to check this one out!
This week we are joined by UK Ag Weather Meteorologist Matt Dixon to discuss a subject everyone likes to talk about....the weather! We also talk about all of the resources that the UK Ag Weather center provides for agriculture in Kentucky.
Ethanol has become a major player in the corn market not only in the Midwest, but also right here in Kentucky.
Come along this week as we chat with Adam Andrews, Programs Director for the Kentucky Corn Growers Association about how COVID-19 and the oil crash have effected the ethanol industry, ultimately impacting the corn market. Then, we talk freeze damage, bull riding, and more!
It's been said that certain situations in life set you up for your future. Learn how one UK Extension Specialist's upbringing on a farm in rural Ohio helped shape him into one of the leading Extension Grain Crops Specialists in the nation.
Come along this week as we visit with Dr. Chad Lee and talk about potential freeze damage to grain crops, 4H experiences, chocolate bunnies and more on Episode 5 of Dirt 2 Dollars!
This week we bring in our very first guest host, UK Livestock Economist Dr Kenny Burdine, to talk cattle markets through the COVID-19 Pandemic, what's in our lunch pails, our mutual love for George Straight's music (excluding Whitney!), ticks and the planters are rolling!
Oh, and we finally got the audio figured out on this one!
Join us as we talk about Joe Diffie, Buttercup control in pastures, UK Forages youtube channel, our music playlists, and more.
Yes, we are aware Whitney sounds like she's in a hole. We didn't put her in one. I think we finally have the sound board figured out now. This weeks episode we discuss alfalfa weevils and scouting (https://entomology.ca.uky.edu/ef127), extension office schedules, soil sampling, ladybugs, cattle prices, and even ended up discussing potty training kids somehow. Follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/Dirt211 or send us a text to 502-286-3131 with feedback and recommendations for topics
Inaugural podcast for Dirt 2 Dollars. Thanks to Parker Hastings for our theme music! Check out his work at www.parkerhastingsmusic.com.