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Host Jodi Henke shares tips from experts across the United States to help you around your acreage. If your favorite station doesn't carry the show, call them and ask for it!

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Glue gun 101
11/26/18 | 11:31 AM
I have a little glue gun that I use when I’m feeling crafty or need to fix something. But, it doesn’t work on everything. The gun you choose depends on how you’re using it because different jobs require different temperatures. Low-temperature guns will adhere but not destroy... listen now
Troubleshooting the electric fence
11/20/18 | 2:17 PM
My mom owns miniature horses and when one of them is prancing through the bean field, it usually means an issue with the electric fence. Finding the problem with the fence can be quite an exercise, but there are specific faults to look for. Jennifer Smith is the marketing manager for... listen now
Add organic material to the garden
11/12/18 | 2:54 PM
You don’t need a composter to add beneficial compost to the garden. Pile on a few inches of raw material and either till it in or let it sit on top of the soil, and it’ll be broken down by spring. Organic matter improves tilth, aeration, and how quickly the soil takes up water. In sandy... listen now
Temporary livestock fence
11/5/18 | 3:15 PM
Controlled grazing, rotational grazing, getting animals out of the mud – these are reasons to invest in temporary fencing so livestock can be easily moved from one place to another. The type of temporary fence you choose depends on the species of livestock you’re penning in as well... listen now
Pasture scoring
10/29/18 | 10:05 AM
When was the last time you really took a hard look at the condition of your pasture? By giving a numerical value to its parts and uses, you’ll have a good idea of pasture performance overall. Dan Undersander is an Extension forage specialist at the University of Wisconsin and helped... listen now
Protect your flock in fall migration
9/18/18 | 10:48 AM
The devastating avian influenza outbreak from late 2014-to-mid-2015 was linked to migratory wild birds, especially waterfowl that can carry highly pathogenic avian influenza and Newcastle disease. They shed the viruses in their saliva, nasal secretions, and feces as they fly south for the winter.... listen now
Determining apple ripeness
9/10/18 | 9:29 AM
Apples mature over a long period of time, depending on the cultivar. Some are ready now, others are weeks out. When to pick apples depends on if you’re going to eat them right away or store them for later. Teryl Roper is an Extension horticulture specialist at Utah State University. He... listen now
The Corn Maze Wave
9/4/18 | 9:12 AM
There are a lot of traditions in college football, but one in particular really touches the heart. Fans in Kinnick Stadium at the University of Iowa stand in the first quarter, and wave to young patients at the Stead Family Children’s Hospital, which overlooks the stadium.  This fall,... listen now
Growing grass in shade
8/24/18 | 10:26 AM
I’ve got a few spots in my yard where turf grass has a hard time growing. Most of them are under mature trees that have a thick canopy, which reduces sunlight penetration to the ground. John Fech is an Extension educator at the University of Nebraska. He says the species of turf grass in... listen now
Mushroom farming
8/20/18 | 11:44 AM
The fresh mushrooms you bought from the grocery store likely came from Pennsylvania. Sixty-four percent of the nation’s mushrooms are commercially grown in that state. Gale Ferranto is a 3rd generation mushroom farmer, on the board of the Mushroom Council, and the president of Buona foods... listen now

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