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Recent Radio Shows
5/13/13 | 4:15 PM
American Lowline cattle are a great fit for a small acreage owner who wants to raise beef but doesn't have a lot of space. Lowlines are related to the Angus breed but more compact, with shorter legs and smaller bodies. A full-grown Lowline cow weighs about 900-pounds, and stands about 45-inches... listen now
5/13/13 | 4:02 PM
Building a garden pavilion provides a versatile addition to your landscape. Gatherings with friends and family, weddings, and outdoor dining are just a few of the possibilities.
Kevin Boyle is a senior designer with WOOD magazine. He says the first thing to do is make sure there aren't any... listen now
5/13/13 | 3:36 PM
Corn, soybeans, and tobacco are big cash crops in Kentucky. But garlic has become a nice crop for Debra Green and her partner, Tom Scanlan. The couple plants approximately 12,000-15,000 garlic bulbs each year on five-acres.
Since Debra also has a full-time job, they wanted a crop that... listen now
5/13/13 | 2:44 PM
It used to be that a horse with a broken leg had to be put down. Advancements in equine medicine are now saving many of them. If your horse has a leg fracture, stabilize the leg the best you can and call a veterinarian. The quicker you act, the better the chance of a good outcome. Larry Galuppo is... listen now
5/13/13 | 2:27 PM
In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Eddie in Colorado. He bought a used tractor at auction. The tires need replacing, but he's not clear on how to buy the right size he'll need for his operation.
Jerry Griffith is a division marketing manager for... listen now
5/6/13 | 1:23 PM
Most people buy bags and bags of potting soil for their plant containers. The dollars add up, so it would be more cost-effective to make your own potting material. It's not that hard, and there are other benefits, too.
Lee Stivers is a horticulture extension educator at Penn State... listen now
5/6/13 | 1:12 PM
Your land might be the perfect location for a natural gas pipeline.
Doug Clark is an attorney who specializes in negotiating pipeline right-of-way agreements for landowners. He says if a gas company comes knocking on your door, don't sign anything until you find out what your rights are.... listen now
5/6/13 | 12:42 PM
National Public Gardens Day is held each year on the Friday before Mother's Day. It's designed to increase our awareness of all the splendor and ideas that public gardens have to offer.
Paul James, also known as The Gardener Guy, is the event's official spokesperson. He says there... listen now
5/6/13 | 12:31 PM
Renovating a lawn is not for the impatient person. It takes several weeks of watering before grass seed even sprouts.
Chris Lemcke is the national technical director for Weed Man USA. He says there are ways to tackle lawn issues with simple home remedies. For example, he says grass seed will... listen now
5/6/13 | 12:23 PM
Elderberries add a distinctive flavor in jams and jellies, wine, and pie. Some people even use them for medicinal purposes. They also make nice landscaping plants.
Eric Stafne is an extension fruit crop specialist at Mississippi State University. He says there are about 10 varieties of... listen now