How do you know what tree to choose for the holiday season? Tune into this episode where Olivia interviews Aaron Steil, Consumer Horticulture Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. There are multiple things to consider when picking out your tree, we go through and discuss these as well as the options we have to utilize/dispose of our Christmas Trees after the season is over!
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Episode Links:
• Christmas Tree Selection and Care Guide: https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/guide-selection-and-care-christmas-trees
Christa Hartsook interviewed Dr. Justin Glisan, state climatologist of Iowa at the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. In his episode, we discuss weather patterns and how we can use them to determine what future seasons will look like, the biggest determiners, and what it means for farmers.
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Episode Links:
•Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Department of Agronomy: https://www.agron.iastate.edu/extension/
• Iowa Climatology Bureau: https://iowaagriculture.gov/climatology-bureau
• Dr. Justin Glisen Contact Information: Cell 515-281-8981, Work 515-281-8503, Email justin.glisan@iowaagriculture.gov
In this episode, I interviewed Aude Watrelot, Assistant Professor and Enology Extension Specialist with Iowa State University. She shares some interesting knowledge about Iowa wine and talks about two upcoming "Wine Wednesday" events coming up in November, where you can learn more about the wine-making process and get to try some wine from local Iowa Wineries.
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In this episode, I interviewed Tyler Harms, Wildlife Research Biometrician with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Tyler shares his knowledge about wildlife population trends and how we keep them regulated.
Links:
https://www.iowadnr.gov/hunting/population-harvest-trends
https://www.iowadnr.gov/portals/idnr/uploads/Hunting/huntingregs.pdf
In this episode, I interviewed Andy Kellner, Wildlife Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. He shares some of his knowledge with us about what the changing of the seasons will bring with wildlife and deer depredation!
Andy Kellner's Email: andrew.kellner@dnr.iowa.gov
Link: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting/Landowner-Assistance/Wildlife-Damage-Management
In this episode I interviewed Billy Beck, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Forestry Specialist. He shared his experience with the tree struggles this year and gives great advice for anyone who is looking into planting their own trees.
This episode features Iowa DNR Community Fishing Biologist, Tyler Stubbs, as we talk about possibilities for stocking ponds that you may have on your land!
In this episode I talk with Suzanne Slack, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Fruit Specialist, about this year's ISU Fruit and Vegetable Field Day!
Find more information and get registered here: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/vegetablelab/2022-isu-fruit-and-vegetable-field-day
In this episode I talk with Ajay Nair, Associate Professor and Commercial Vegetable Extension Specialist for Iowa State University, and we are talking fall vegetable crops.
In this episode I talk with Andy Kellner, Wildlife Biologist with the Iowa DNR, and we are talking about possible damage to horticultural crops!
Information about Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators to help with wildlife removals can be found at
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting/Landowner-Assistance
Contact information for DNR Depredation staff can be found at
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting/Landowner-Assistance/Wildlife-Damage-Management
We also referenced this resource for all things damage management: Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management
Additionally, USDA APHIS Wildlife Services has useful information as well on a number of wildlife species.
In this episode I visit with Iowa Master Gardener Program Coordinator, Alicia Herzog, and talk about how the program is set up and how you can get involved!
In this episode I visit with Suzanne Slack, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Fruit Crop Specialist! Today we're talking about fruit production possibilities for small acreages.
In this episode I visit with Adam Thoms, Turfgrass Specialist with Iowa State University Extension & Outreach, and we are talking about managing your lawn this spring!
In this episode, I talk with Andy Kellner, Wildlife Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, about Canada Geese. We talk the ins and outs of their patterns and how to keep them out of areas we may not want them in!
In this episode I visit with Cindy Haynes, Extension Horticulture Specialist and Associate Professor with Iowa State University, and we discuss options and necessities for a cutting garden!
The cutting garden handout mentioned in this episode can be found here.
In this episode I visit with Patrick O'Malley, Commercial Horticulture Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and hear a late spring update on soil temperatures and how its affecting fruit crops!
In this episode I interview Aaron Steil, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Consumer Horticulture Specialist, and talk about spring flowering trees and shrubs!
Tune in as I visit with Dr. Yuko Sato, Associate Professor at Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine about Avian Influenza and biosecurity.
To find the Avian Influenza Toolkit mentioned in this episode, visit https://www.iowapoultry.com/hpai-toolkit.
Other resources mentioned in this episode were:
In this episode I am back with Dan Fillius, commercial vegetable and specialty crop specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. This episode is a follow up to the December episode "Preparing for Starting Seeds" and we talk about actually getting those seeds started!
Is your private well water safe? Tune in as I chat with Catherine DeLong, Water Quality Program Manager with Iowa State University Extension & Outreach!
In this episode, I interview Kendra Meyer, executive secretary for the Iowa Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association and Nicole Eilers, Marketing Director for the Iowa Wine Growers Association, to talk about the upcoming Iowa Specialty Producers Conference.
In this episode, I visit with Craig Christianson, Risk Management Specialist with the USDA Risk Management Agency, about Whole Farm Revenue Protection.