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Jan 13, 2023

In this episode, Olivia interviews Kitt Tovar Jensen, Staff Attorney at Iowa State University's Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation. Tune in to hear all about the upcoming 2023 Farm Transitions Conference! The conference will start on February 9, 2023 and go through February 10, 2023. 

Episode Links: 

• Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation (CALT) Website: https://www.calt.iastate.edu/https://practicalfarmers.org/

• Registration Link: https://www.calt.iastate.edu/seminar/2023-02-09/farm-transitions-entering-expanding-or-exiting-business 

• Registration Services Phone: 515-294-6222 

• CALT Office Phone: 515-294-5217

Jan 10, 2023

In this episode, Olivia interviews Liz Kolbe, Senior Farmer Lead Education Manager for Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI). Tune in to hear all about the upcoming 2023 PFI Conference! The conference will start on January 20, 2023 and go through January 21, 2023. Liz also talks about pre-conference course opportunities that will be held on January 19, 2023.

Episode Links: 

• PFI Website: https://practicalfarmers.org/

• Registration Website: https://practicalfarmers.org/events/annual-conference/2023-annual-conference/registration/

Dec 30, 2022

In this episode, Christa interviews Dr. Billy Beck, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Forester. He gives some great insight on the Emerald Ash Borer, signs to look for if you think your tree may be infested, ways to determine if your tree can be saved, ways to treat, and more! He has also supplied us with some useful resources on the topic.

 

Episode Links: 

• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach online tree ID guide: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/forestry/iowa_trees/tree_id.html  

• "How to Use Bark to Identify Trees": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_ajYcAbGc4 

• "EAB or Native Borer - Insect Galleries Often Confused for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB): file:///C:/Users/aburke13/Downloads/PM3065.pdf 

• Department of Ag and Land Stewardship - Areas Where EAB Have been Confirmed and more info: http://www.iowatreepests.com/eab_home.html 

• Managing Emerald Ash Borer: https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/Emerald-Ash-Borer-Management-Options 

• Rethinking Acreage & Rural Tree Plantings from the Iowa DNR: https://go.iastate.edu/EODTKA 

• Iowa State University Forestry Professionals by county: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/contacts/forestry 

• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Crop Advantage Series: https://www.aep.iastate.edu/cas/ 

• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Master Woodland Steward Program: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/programs/forestry/education/woodlandmgr#:~:text=The%20MWSP%20features%2030%20hours,%2Dperson%20field%2Fclassroom%20session

Dec 22, 2022

What tools would you need in order to start a fruit farm? Join us and listen in on the second episode of the Beginning Fruit Farm Series!

In this episode, Olivia is joined by Suzanne Slack, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University specializing in perennial fruit crops, and Liv Meyer, a graduate student in the department of Horticulture at Iowa State University. Learn about the equipment you would need in order to get started with a small fruit farm and what you may need going a conventional route vs. an organic route!

 

Episode Links: 

• Registry for producers of commercial crops sensitive to pesticides: https://driftwatch.org/ 

• Registry for beekeepers and apiarists: https://beecheck.org/signup#beekeeper 

• Iowa Environmental Mesonet (IEM): https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/ 

• Newa Weather Monitoring: https://newa.cornell.edu/ 

• Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide 2021-2022: https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/Midwest-Fruit-Pest-Management-Guide-2021-2022 

• Great Lakes Expo: https://glexpo.com/ 

• Local Extension Specialists by County: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/staffdir/

Dec 16, 2022

In this episode, Olivia interviews Kate Hansen, Policy Associate with the Center for Rural Affairs. Tune in as she answers our questions about the different options for contract pricing and micro-farm policy. She explains some of the eligibility concepts and why this topic is worth looking into.

 

Be sure to let us know what you think about our podcast for your chance to win a $50 gift card to your local farm store! https://go.iastate.edu/ZRF9GG  (Survey will close December 16, 2022.)

 

Episode Links: 

• Fact sheet: Impacts Of The Conservation Stewardship Program in Iowa: https://www.cfra.org/publications/fact-sheet-impacts-conservation-stewardship-program-iowa 

• Fact Sheet: Impacts Of The Conservation Stewardship Program in Minnesota: https://www.cfra.org/publications/fact-sheet-impacts-conservation-stewardship-program-minnesota 

• Fact Sheet: Impacts Of The Conservation Stewardship Program in Nebraska: https://www.cfra.org/publications/fact-sheet-impacts-conservation-stewardship-program-nebraska 

• Fact Sheet: Impacts Of The Conservation Stewardship Program in South Dakota: https://www.cfra.org/publications/fact-sheet-impacts-conservation-stewardship-program-south-dakota 

• Contact information: Phone - 515-215-1294  |  Email - kateh@cfra.org

Dec 7, 2022

Why start a fruit farm? Tune in to the first episode of the Beginning Fruit Farm Series!

In this episode, Olivia interviews Suzanne Slack, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University specializing in perennial fruit crops, and Liv Meyer, a graduate student in the department of Horticulture at Iowa State University. Learn about the benefits of having a fruit farm and why you may want to start one of your own!

 

Be sure to let us know what you think about our podcast for your chance to win a $50 gift card to your local farm store! https://go.iastate.edu/ZRF9GG  (Survey will close December 16, 2022.)

 

Episode Links: 

• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/

• Local Extension Specialists by County: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/staffdir/

Nov 23, 2022

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! 

 

Be sure to let us know what you think about our podcast for your chance to win a $50 gift card to your local farm store! https://go.iastate.edu/ZRF9GG

 

Episode Links: 

• Christmas Tree Selection and Care Guide: https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/guide-selection-and-care-christmas-trees

Nov 17, 2022

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.

 

Be sure to let us know what you think about our podcast for your chance to win a $50 gift card to your local farm store! https://go.iastate.edu/ZRF9GG

 

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

Nov 15, 2022

Christa Hartsook interviews Denise Schwab, Extension Beef Specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The cold weather is here! In his episode, we discuss fall grazing and winter forage concerns. Tune in to get tips on best practices with beef grazing, and learn about pasture alternatives and ways to keep your pasture grass strong and healthy. 

 

Be sure to let us know what you think about our podcast for your chance to win a $50 gift card to your local farm store! https://go.iastate.edu/ZRF9GG

 

Episode Links: 

• Iowa Beef Center: https://www.iowabeefcenter.org/

• Who We Are https://www.iowabeefcenter.org/whoweare.html 

Nov 9, 2022

In this episode, I interview Kathleen Delate, an Iowa State University Professor and Extension Organic Specialist. We talk about the upcoming Iowa Organic Conference that is to take place at the University of Iowa on November 20th and 21st. Kathleen informs us of the exciting topics we can expect to be covered at this year's conference and key dates and information you don't want to miss!

Nov 2, 2022

In this episode, I interviewed Ajay Nair, Associate Professor and Vegetable Extension Specialist with Iowa State University. Ajay talks with us about his upcoming Annual High Tunnel Short Course and what we can expect if we join him next week. The course will discuss advanced production-related issues in high tunnel crops.

This course is an opportunity for growers, educators, and industrial personnel to discuss the different aspects of high tunnel crop production, As well as highlight more recent research, and hear from speakers from the region and other states who work on high tunnels so our growers can get a different perspective on crops and management techniques that can be utilized inside of a high tunnel.

Links:

High Tunnel Short Course information page: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/vegetablelab/events

High Tunnel Short Course registration page: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/vegetablelab/2022-iowa-high-tunnel-short-course

Oct 28, 2022

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. 

Links:

https://faculty.sites.iastate.edu/watrelot/

Oct 16, 2022

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/Conservation/Iowas-Wildlife/Volunteer-Wildlife-Monitoring#:~:text=The%20Volunteer%20Wildlife%20Monitoring%20Program,every%20corner%20of%20the%20state

https://www.iowadnr.gov/portals/idnr/uploads/Hunting/huntingregs.pdf

Sep 23, 2022

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

Sep 1, 2022

In this episode, I interviewed Aaron Steil, the Consumer Horticulture Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. He shares some of his knowledge with us about fall flower beds and best practices for them! 

Frost dates in Iowa: 

https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/frost-dates-iowa

To see a list of what cool-season annuals do well in Iowa, go to:

https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/faq/what-cool-season-annuals-do-well-iowa

To see a list of fall-blooming Perennials, go to: 

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/yard-and-garden-fall-blooming-perennials

To access the Fall Garden Clean-up article by Arron Stein visit:

https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/fall-garden-clean

Aug 17, 2022

In this episode, I interviewed Robin Pruisner, the State Entomologist with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. She shares some insight about the Spotted Lantern Fly and what to look for when spotting them. Robin also gives some great advice on how we can avoid hitchhiker bugs!

Aug 9, 2022

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. 

Aug 3, 2022

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!

Jul 22, 2022

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

Jul 16, 2022

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.

Jul 8, 2022

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

https://icwdm.org/

 

Additionally, USDA APHIS Wildlife Services has useful information as well on a number of wildlife species.

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/wildlifedamage/sa_reports/ct_wildlife+damage+management+technical+series

Jun 29, 2022

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!

Jun 17, 2022

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.

Jun 10, 2022
In this episode Amanda Weigel, Agriculture Program Specialist with the Iowa Farm Service Agency reviews the two organic programs (OCCSP & OTECP) the FSA is currently accepting applications on!
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