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Recent Radio Shows
1/21/13 | 11:40 AM
Radio interview source: Kris Kiser, President, Outdoor Power Institute
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Snowblowers give your back a break, but there are safety considerations to remember. Avoid a trip to the emergency room by using common sense around snowblowers.
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1/21/13 | 11:27 AM
Radio interview source: Greg Lardy, Chair, Department of Animal Science, North Dakota State University
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Livestock always need access to fresh water during the winter. Chewing on ice doesn't count, but there are numerous ways to keep their watering... listen now
1/21/13 | 11:02 AM
Radio interview source: Steve Roney, Director, National Poultry Improvement Plan
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In the 1930s, the National Poultry Improvement Plan, or NPIP, was enacted to control poultry diseases that were wiping out entire flocks. Today, poultry... listen now
1/21/13 | 10:41 AM
Radio interview source: Gary Wallander, Senior Product Support Coordinator, Brillion Farm Equipment
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Maintaining a healthy wildlife population includes making sure the animals have plenty to eat during lean times such as late summer and through... listen now
1/21/13 | 10:11 AM
Radio interview source: Frank Hurtig, Veterinarian, Merial
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Liver flukes have a more complex life cycle than any other parasite that affects cattle. They spend part of their lives inside mud snails – which are found in every state.... listen now
1/21/13 | 9:56 AM
Radio interview source: William Edwards, Extension Economist, Iowa State University
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If you have crop land you don't know what to do with, try renting it out to a farmer. Cash rent lease agreements are popular because the rent is fixed, and you... listen now
1/21/13 | 9:33 AM
Radio interview source: Richard Beard, Ag Engineering Specialist, Utah State University
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In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Brian in South Dakota. He recently moved from a climate that doesn't get much ice or... listen now
1/18/13 | 2:08 PM
Radio interview source: Kevin Murphy, Alternative Crop Breeder, Washington State University
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A little seed called quinoa is packed with protein, not hard to produce, and can fetch a nice price if you grow and sell it. Quinoa is considered... listen now
1/18/13 | 1:35 PM
Radio interview source: Janine Duron, Executive Director, Independent Ag Workers Center
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Recruiting field hands for seasonal help on the farm isn't all that easy in the United States. The U.S. government started a guest worker program... listen now
1/18/13 | 1:14 PM
Radio interview source: Ken Crite, Small Business Development Coordinator, Kankakee Community College
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You never know from year-to-year what nature and outside forces have in store when you're running a small business. Ken Crite is a... listen now