AgKnowledge Podcast: Recent Episodes
AgKnowledge Podcast
Education of the agriculture industry and women in agriculture brought to you by three Wayne State College students.
In this episode, we walk through some of our favorite moments and episodes from our undergraduate journey with AgKnowledge.
In this episode, we give updates on the Avian flu and John Deere’s right to repair lawsuits. We also discuss current events going on in the agriculture industry.
In this episode, we talk with Wayne State College's Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion, Everette Oredein, about his life growing up in Mississippi and how he came to Wayne, NE. He also discusses his role as Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion and how he works with the international students on campus and the duties that come with his job.
In this episode, we discuss the recent reports of Avian (bird) flu in Nebraska and the surrounding states. We touch upon how to keep your flock healthy (and yourself), the spread between domesticated birds and migrating waterfowl and birds, as well as the dire impact Avian flu has on flocks. During this episode, we discuss how the war between Russia and Ukraine will/has affected agriculture in the U.S. and worldwide.
In this episode, Agnes and Whitney discuss their time as 4-H members during 4-H Month (February). They discuss how they got started in this organization as kids and how they still use the knowledge and skills learned in 4-H today. The four Hs stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health, and those are the main aspects 4-H youth learn to serve during their time in the organization. Agnes and Whitney were both involved in canning, baking, needlework, and photography. Whitney was involved in and out of the exhibit building in Clay County, Nebraska.
In this episode, Agnes and Whitney discuss their time as members of the National FFA Organization during FFA Week (Feb. 19-26). They discuss the infamous blue corduroy jacket and what it stands for as an FFA member versus as an alumnus. They talk about the degrees they have earned through the organization and how their time in the National FFA Organization has shaped their college career.
In this episode, we discuss the second half of the 50 states and their agriculture commodities as well as some current events happening near Wayne.
In this episode, we discuss the agriculture commodities for the first 25 states as well as some current events. Next week we will discuss the next 25 states and their ag commodities.
In this episode, we talk about corn ethanol, the uses of ethanol, and agriculture gag laws.
In this episode, we discuss taxidermy and how Whitney got into the profession. Taxidermy is the art of preserving wildlife which is often used for hunting trophies, conservation, and natural history museum displays.
In this episode, we talk to Harlee Phillips with Pheasants Forever and discuss conservation, current events, and Thanksgiving.
In this episode, we discuss current events and give an update on the ongoing John Deere and United Auto Workers labor contract.
In this episode, we talk to Holly Hanson who completed a summer internship where she was a grass and turf seed salesperson. We also talk to a professional at the UNL Haskell Ag Lab and discuss current events.
In this episode, we talk to Katriona Koenig with Grossenburg who is the Corporate Recruiting Coordinator and serves all eight of their locations. We also discuss different combine brands like Claas and Gleaner, as well as a short history of Gleaner combines.
In this episode, we discuss irrigation methods, water management, and water quality. We also discuss some current events about the CO2 shortage in the UK and USDA funding for Michigan conservation projects.
In this episode, we discuss nutrition, diets, and GMOs with UNL Extension Agent Cindy Brison.
In this episode, we discuss a few articles of current events and some farm and harvest safety as harvest season approaches.
In this episode, we discuss what we were up to over the summer and a few articles of current events in the agricultural industry with a focus on the dairy/cattle industry.
In this week's episode, we discuss mental health issues in the agriculture industry and talk with Andrea Hartman with the Center for Rural Affairs.
In this week's episode, we discuss water quality and quantity issues and other environmental impacts in the agriculture industry with Dr. Lindsey Doctorman of Wayne State College.
In this week's episode, we discuss celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day as well as environmental issues and COVID impact to agriculture and the environment.
In this episode, we discuss National Ag Day, Women's History Month, and women in agriculture and sports. We discuss inequality in sports with a WSC senior, Halleigh Hawkins, as she is a Sports Management major.
In this episode, we discuss current events and partake in a Q&A with Griffin Presnell. We talk with Dr. Sean Ahern about his life growing up in New Jersey, the differences between NJ and NE, as well as, the "shock factor" of moving to Nebraska from the city.
In this episode, we discuss National FFA Week (February 20–27) and the degree pyramid within the National FFA Organization, and we talked to Wayne High School's FFA Advisor and agricultural teacher, Toni Rasmussen.
In this episode, we discuss cover crops with Northeast Community College Professor Robert Noonan. We also talk about the advantages of crop rotation, buffer strips, and conservation practices.
In this episode, we discuss a few articles of current events in the agricultural industry and general farm safety with our usual background stories of growing up on a farm.
In this episode, we talk with two Wayne State College professors about the Agricultural Communications degree and club.
In this episode, Agnes Kurtzhals, Clare Hornung, and Whitney Winter take the time to introduce themselves and indulge their plans for this podcast. The hosts are three female agriculture students at Wayne State College in Wayne, NE.