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Recent Radio Shows
3/28/13 | 4:47 PM
Low water is just one problem your pond may have after a drought. Checking pH and oxygen levels in your pond after a drought may determine if it thrives. Do what you can to balance between water levels, oxygen, and minerals.
Fisheries Biologist Bob Lusk with Pond Boss Magazine says one of the... listen now
3/28/13 | 4:38 PM
Goats are great animals for a small farm. They're easy keepers and popular in the show ring. Goat meat is also the most frequently consumed meat in the world. If you plan to raise a herd, you may have to decide if they're for breeding and show, or if they're meant as a commercial... listen now
3/28/13 | 4:28 PM
Interest in local and regional food systems continues to grow. This encourages young farmers and people with small enterprises to take chances in many areas of agriculture. Danielle Nierenberg is the co-founder of The Food Tank, a privately-funded organization designed to improve food systems. She... listen now
3/28/13 | 3:37 PM
Choosing low-maintenance plants and gardening practices allows you to create lovely landscaping with little fuss. Denny Schrock is the master gardener coordinator for Iowa State University. He says there's no such thing as a no-maintenance landscape, but it's possible to have an attractive... listen now
3/28/13 | 2:17 PM
In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Bill in New York. He's been working with tillage equipment and noticed his tractor tires spinning more than usual. How can he control wheel slip?
Randy Taylor is an extension machinery specialist at Oklahoma State... listen now
3/28/13 | 2:00 PM
In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Mark in New York. He's had trouble getting his lawn tractor started and is suspecting a spark plug issue. However, he's not sure how to tell if the spark plug is bad or something else is wrong.
Shane... listen now
3/22/13 | 3:57 PM
American companies that make clothing out of wool have had to send the fabric overseas for special processing that prevents shrinking in the washer and dryer. That's about to change.
Burton Pfliger is the secretary/treasurer for the American Sheep Industry Association. He says the... listen now
3/22/13 | 3:41 PM
Showing beef cattle is a popular project for kids in 4-H and FFA. David Kirkpatrick is a beef extension specialist at the University of Tennessee. He says when you're choosing a steer, the number one quality to pay attention to is disposition. If you can't handle it, it doesn't matter... listen now
3/22/13 | 2:18 PM
Fruit trees are not meant to be shade trees. Proper pruning opens up the canopy, lets the sunlight in, and increases the chances of a quality harvest. Brad Bergefurd is an extension horticulture educator at Ohio State University. He says harvesting quality tree fruit depends a lot on how you... listen now
3/22/13 | 2:07 PM
Karen and Jake Fairbairn of Arkville, New York, wanted to handle every facet of owning and running a micro-creamery; milking the cows, making gelato mix, and freezing the finished product. Gelato is an Italian-style ice cream. It's dense and creamy, and made with whole milk.
The state of... listen now