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Recent Radio Shows
4/22/13 | 9:36 AM
In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Tony in Ohio. He's noticed the engine temperature on his tractor sometimes measures hot, and sometimes quite cool. Is this something he should be concerned about?
Mark Hanna is an extension ag engineer at Iowa... listen now
4/16/13 | 3:40 PM
Jeff and Bonnie Steinman of Hickory Corners, Michigan, have always considered themselves craft beer fanatics and plant geeks. So when Bonnie's cousin opened a brewery and asked the couple if they would grow hops for him, they took the challenge. Jeff says the small organic test plot was one-... listen now
4/16/13 | 3:06 PM
When mowing season rolls around I lug the gas can to the pump and fill it up for our lawn mowers. I've always used an E-10 ethanol blend, and haven't had any problems.
E-15, a gasoline with a higher percent of ethanol, is showing up in some Midwestern locations. The Environmental... listen now
4/16/13 | 2:36 PM
Small farmers of specialty produce and livestock can really benefit from positioning their products well. One good way to do this is to approach chefs within your community. Chef David Guas is the owner of Bayou Bakery Coffee Bar and Eatery in Arlington, Virginia. Much of what he sources for his... listen now
4/16/13 | 2:03 PM
My neighbors have three apple trees and a pear tree. And, they enjoy sharing their fruit with my family. You don't have to have a large open space for fruit trees, especially if you choose dwarf varieties. But there are some site requirements.
Joe Hannan is a horticulture field specialist... listen now
4/16/13 | 1:51 PM
Hank Maxcey of Virginia is a Cattlemen's Beef Board executive committee member. He says the beef checkoff is a producer-funded marketing and research program. It doesn't own cattle, packing plants, or retail stores, nor does it use the funds to influence government policy.
Cattle... listen now
4/16/13 | 1:41 PM
In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Matt in Nebraska. While he was out in the field, the tractor suddenly started bouncing and losing traction. What would cause this to happen?
Jerry Griffith is a division marketing manager for John Deere. He says this is... listen now
4/16/13 | 9:24 AM
Trees that are planted next to a house, sidewalk, or patio offer shade and other benefits. Unfortunately, the roots cause damage if they find a surface crack and grow through it.
Scott Cullen is a registered consulting arborist. He says installing a root barrier is one way to redirect the... listen now
4/16/13 | 9:13 AM
Most farm ponds are dependent on runoff from a watershed area to fill and maintain water levels. Unfortunately, when there's no rainfall to provide the surface water, a pond dries up, and you may need an alternative to fill it.
Bob Lusk is a fisheries biologist with Pond Boss Magazine. He... listen now
4/16/13 | 9:01 AM
Prescribed burning of a pasture or rangeland is an important tool for brush and weed control. It also allows the re-growth of nutrient-rich grasses for grazing, and kills ticks and parasites that are hiding in the old vegetation.
Bob Lyons is an extension range specialist with the Texas... listen now