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The Farm Stress podcast focuses on supporting farmers, farm families, and workers in the commercial agriculture industry who are experiencing stress. In each podcast, we will tackle topics that challenge our farming community, provide constructive suggestions, and build awareness around the potentially stressful conditions affecting farmers.
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C-CHANGE Grass2Gas

Penn State Extension

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The C-CHANGE Grass2Gas podcast brings the latest in what is happening with anaerobic digestion and regenerative farming practices. Join us as we explore innovative approaches through combining anerobic digestion of manure with biomass to make farming more profitable and sustainable.
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Keeping It Green

Penn State Extension

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Our landscapes have many functions; they add beauty to our surroundings, provide a place to recreate, reduce stress, and clean and cool the surrounding environment. They also provide pollen and nectar for pollinators and provide habitat for birds. Keeping It Green is a weekly podcast in which Penn State extension educators talk with ornamental plant professionals and enthusiasts who add beauty and function to our landscapes. Topics will range from design, installation and maintenance, plant ...
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This podcast focuses on providing timely commercial tree fruit production advice for beginning industry professionals and seasoned growers. Educators from Penn State Extension and faculty from Penn State University’s horticulture, entomology, and plant pathology departments drop in to give insights and observations about what is going on in the orchards.
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Produce Pointers

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Produce Pointers is hosted by Penn State Extension Horticulture Educators Glen Bupp, Leah Fronk, and Karly Regan. The podcast broadcasts timely growing information to the vegetable and small fruit industries featuring interviews with guests who are experts in research, extension, and farming.
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Bovine Banter

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Bovine Banter focuses on management, production, and profitability to help make farms more successful. Join the Penn State Extension Dairy Team for informal educational conversations with dairy producers, industry representatives and Penn State faculty and research. Each week we will cover hot topics in the dairy industry that will help dairy producers become more profitable. Guests will compare research with experiences of what has and has not worked on their farms and provide tips to help ...
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Fresh Cut Grass

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Fresh Cut Grass is a weekly podcast in which hosts Jeff Fowler and Tanner Delvalle, Commercial Horticulture Educators with Penn State University, discuss various turfgrass topics with industry professionals from around the US. Topics include all aspects of sports turf management, lawn care, parks, golf, and any other professional turf. Professionals from different segments of the turf industry will be featured as guests, and casual conversation about turf management and turf improvement will ...
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Developing Successful Farmers focuses on starting farming, production, and topics to help make beginning farmers more successful. Join the Penn State Extension New and Beginning Farmer Team for informal educational conversations with educators, industry experts, and Penn State faculty and research. Each week we will cover topics that will help new and beginning farmers become more aware of the resources to assist their journey to enter farming. Guests will provide information within their fi ...
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Between the Vines

Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

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Between the Vines focuses on timely viticulture, business management, and Integrated Pest Management issues to help vineyards achieve commercial success. The podcast covers timely topics and research updates throughout the year. It is brought to you by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program. This regional Extension team is a collaboration between Penn State and Cornell University.
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https://magicmind.com/countrylt The highly anticipated 2024 #wvufootball season is upon us! Which means that one of the most anticipated #wvu season opening games is about to arrive as well, and it's time for our first #crw game preview podcast! In episode 190, the guys breakdown the matchups on each side of the ball for #psu and #westvirginia befo…
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In this episode, we chat with Andrew Bunting, vice president of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS). Andrew discusses the history of PHS and its four main priorities: creating healthy living environments, increasing access to fresh food, expanding economic opportunity, and building meaningful social connections. He also rev…
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Join us as we speak with Professor Emeritus Tom Richard from Penn state’s department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering about the future of RNG in farming. The white paper that he co-authored “Realizing the Full Potential of Winter-Hardy Cover Crops and Prairie Biomass through the Production of Renewable Natural Gas” highlights new pathways…
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https://magicmind.com/countrylt The #crw hosts are back to kick-off season 7 of the show with the 7th annual #wvufootball season prediction roundtable! Not only do they go through the #wvu schedule game-by-game to predict the Mountaineers record in 2024, but they also deliver predictions for season superlatives and stat leaders at season's end. Las…
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Curious about the future of farming? This episode explores the potential pathways towards a more profitable and sustainable future for farming through the work the C-CHANGE team is doing. Join us with Dr. Dan Ciolkosz, researcher on the C-CHANGE team to learn how anaerobic digestion in combination with conservation practices may be a win–win for fa…
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Episode 188 of the #crw podcast features the return of the Mountaineer Multiple Choice game show, plus we look back at some highlights of past #wvu victories over #psu. Additionally, we provide an update on #wvufootball recruiting as the 2025 class continues to impress and of course, we discuss the upcoming #big12football media days! #westvirginiam…
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Join the Penn State Extension farm stress team for a discussion with members of the Animal Systems unit, Melanie Barkley who leads the livestock team, and Samantha Gehrett who is a co-leader of the dairy team. The educators will share tools and resources to assist livestock and dairy producers in Pennsylvania. Episode host and speakers: Host is Gin…
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In this episode, we'll talk with Megan Luke and Andrew Holden from the Penn State Extension Horticulture Team. They're here to discuss the many ways the Horticulture Team serves as a vital resource and provides support to agriculture producers. Megan and Andrew play significant roles in the Collaborative Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Team, a col…
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For our fourth series of interviews, WE ARE...focusing on units and resources for farming communities available within Penn State Extension. Penn State Extension has a variety of resources available in all 67 counties throughout the Commonwealth. From alternative energy to farm transition teams, learn more about what Penn State Extension has availa…
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In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Shaffer, Director of the Organic Land Care Program at the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA). Jennifer discusses how NOFA's mission of sustainable farming extends to their Organic Land Care Program, which aims to bring organic farming principles to landscapes. This program is designed for landsca…
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For our fourth series of interviews, WE ARE...focusing on units and resources for farming communities available within Penn State Extension. Penn State Extension has a variety of resources available in all 67 counties throughout the Commonwealth. From alternative energy to farm transition teams, learn more about what Penn State Extension has availa…
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Don is joined by Kari, Greg and Shan this week to discuss pathology, entomology and horticulture updates. Kari highlights the importance of grower feedback for the current round of EPA public comments regarding ziram, thiram and ferbam. Greg mentions the potential for Japanese beetle damage. And Shan highlights the importance of taking leaf and soi…
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In this episode, dairy educator Kasey Hower interviews Doug Kennedy, an independent dairy nutritionist serving farms throughout Pennsylvania. They will discuss some different strategies you may want to consider for your feed program as we get into the hotter months of the year. Learn about water accessibility and the importance of measuring dry mat…
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Join the Keeping It Green podcast as they explore the role of a generalist in horticulture education with Penn State extension horticulturist Emelie Swackhamer. For decades, Emelie has been helping farmers, growers, homeowners, and landscapers with plant issues. In this episode, she shares her expertise on problems like the spotted lanternfly and d…
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The boys are back in town for episode 187! They dive in on a slew of #wvufootball offseason topics ranging from recruiting to uniforms to upgrades at Milan Puskar Stadium for the upcoming season. It's a jam-packed episode that jumpstarts our preseason coverage as more episodes will be coming in the near future as we inch closer to the 2024 #wvu foo…
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Jennifer welcomes Bob Betts of Betts Farm to talk about the Soil Health Day to be held at his farm on Wednesday, June 12th. She also discusses other upcoming programming including a Precision and Digital Viticulture Field Day on Thursday, June 6th with some exciting demonstrations of upcoming technology. We ask that you register for each of these e…
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Don is joined by Kari, Greg and Shan to talk pathology, entomology and horticulture. Kari gets riled up about half sprays and what that means for disease management. Episode Host/Speakers: Don Seifrit (host), Kari Peter (speaker), Greg Krawczyk (speaker), Shan Kumar (speaker) Music Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under…
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Join Dairy Educator Emily Fread as she interviews Katie Ballard, Director of Research at the W. H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute in Chazy, NY about episodic heat stress in the Northeastern U.S. Not only does Katie manage the research at Miner, she is also a dairy farmer. Her family milks 210 Holsteins on a bicentennial dairy in Georgia, Ver…
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Episode 11 – Final Thinning Window Description: Don, Shan, Greg and Kari talk the spring updates after the Spring Orchard Meetings. Shan talks final thinning chances, and Greg and Kari highlight how NEWA helps ensure a good IPM program. NEWA Website: https://www.newa.cornell.edu/ NEWA State Coordinators: https://www.newa.cornell.edu/partners Episod…
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Jennifer talks with Terry Bates about the recent frost/freeze event that occurred April 23rd and 24th of this year. Terry shows how the differences can be seen using an NDVI scan of the vineyards at the lab. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.phpBy Lake Erie Regional Grape Program
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Don returns with Kari, Greg and Shan. Shan highlights the importance of thinning timing over the next few days, and Kari and Greg provide pathology and entomology updates. Bacterial Spot info: https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/copper-bactericides-for-peach-bacterial-spot-management/ Episode Host/Speakers: Don Seifrit (host), Kari Peter (speak…
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Audio has been taken from the May 12th livestream over on the Country Roads Webcast YouTube Channel to create this bonus episode of the #CRW podcast. News includes #WVU transfer portal updates as the Mountaineers pickup multiple commits. Additionally, former #WVUFootball players turned Pittsburgh Steelers were recently interviewed in the Steel City…
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Audio has been taken from the May 10th livestream over on the Country Roads Webcast YouTube Channel to create this bonus episode of the #CRW podcast. News includes #WVU reportedly extending Wren Baker's contract, big 12 QB rankings, and details on #WVUFootball uniforms in Ea sports CFB. #westvirginiamountaineers Subscribe to the CRW on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠…
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Kari hosts for another week with guests, Dr. Greg Krawczyk and Dr. Shan Kumar. Shan provides an update on thinning (very time sensitive!), and Kari and Greg provide lengthy run-downs of all the potential problems in their respective specialties. Episode Host/Speakers: Kari Peter (host), Greg Krawczyk (speaker), Shan Kumar (speaker) Music Credit: “T…
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Weeks of rain and several days of warm weather have sparked an array of color and growth in Pennsylvania's landscapes. On the latest episode of The Green Industry podcast, our team examines the changes in plant and insect life occurring statewide. We delve into the prevalence of invasive species and wonder if there is connection between the uptick …
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Audio has been taken from the April 25th livestream over on the Country Roads Webcast YouTube Channel to create this bonus episode of the #CRW podcast. News includes #WVU injury updates, roster updates, and Neal Brown's Spring standout players following the final week of #WVUfootball spring practice. #westvirginiamountaineers Subscribe to the CRW o…
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Kari, Shan and Greg discuss the importance of the next few days with thinning, infection events, and insect management all coming in at once. Also, Spring Orchard Meetings are available for registration at the following link: https://extension.psu.edu/spring-orchard-meetings Episode Host/Speakers: Kari Peter (host), Shan Kumar (speaker), Greg Krawc…
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Audio has been taken from the April 24th livestream over on the Country Roads Webcast YouTube Channel to create this bonus episode of the #CRW podcast. In addition to covering the news of Chester Frazier and more coaches joining the #WVU staff, we also discuss the additions of former Illinois players Harris & Hansberry to the #wvubasketball roster …
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Jeff and Tanner chat for the final time on Fresh Cut Grass. Each is moving on to different roles within the industry this year. After 150 episodes, a lot of laughs, and a ton of knowledge, the end has arrived for Fresh Cut Grass. Jeff and Tanner share their thoughts on the podcast and some parting words on this final episode. Jeff Fowler, Penn Stat…
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Kari hosts without Don and has Drs. Shan Kumar and Greg Krawczyk on. The three specialists highlight things that growers need to be thinking about as Spring rapidly progresses. Make sure you sign up to get notified of future Extension events for tree fruit growers! Sign Up Flight Seasonalities of Main Fruit Pests During the Growing Season…
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Little Swatara Creek Flowers was born when Christine Williams decided to grow the flowers for her daughter's wedding on their family farm. This choice led to a shift, with cut flowers gradually taking over parts of the land traditionally dedicated to livestock and crops. Join us as we dive into how this business came to life, highlighting the impor…
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Kari and Don fire off a quick fire blight infection update. Plus some information on apple scab and blossom blight dangers in the next few days. Spring Orchard Meetings: https://extension.psu.edu/spring-orchard-meetings Grafting Workshop: https://extension.psu.edu/top-working-apple-trees-a-grafting-workshop Episode Host/Speakers: Don Seifrit (host)…
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Tanner and Jeff have Joe Churchill, a sales representative with Reinders Inc., on the show. We discuss how (and why) to build relationships with your vendor representatives. Joe has nearly 40 years of experience in the turf business, fostering relationships with countless turf managers over this time. Joe talks about the different types of buyers a…
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Kari and Don are joined once again by Greg. They highlight the pitfalls of the upcoming week, with the increasingly warm (and wet!) weather. Spring Orchard Meetings: https://extension.psu.edu/spring-orchard-meetings Grafting Workshop: https://extension.psu.edu/top-working-apple-trees-a-grafting-workshop Pollinator Workshop: Call 717-334-6271 or ema…
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The Green Industry podcast team jumps into mid-west horticulture with Michelle Catania, the Green Industry Outreach Coordinator at Morton Arboretum. This interview offers a journey through time, exploring the legacy of the Morton family, pivotal in the inception of Arbor Day and the establishment of the sprawling 1800-acre Morton Arboretum. The int…
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Audio has been taken from the April 5th livestream over on the Country Roads Webcast YouTube Channel to create this bonus episode of the #CRW podcast. In addition to updates following the 2nd week of #WVUfootball spring practice we also discuss new #wvubasketball recruits. #westvirginiamountaineers Subscribe to the CRW on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.you…
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Lake Erie Regional Grape Program presents Spotted Lanternfly Updates for the Grape and Wine Industry on May 1, 2024. Discover SLF biology, life cycle, population dynamics, vineyard and non-vineyard research, management strategies, its influence on the grape/wine sector, quality effects, and 2023 population trends. This material is based upon work s…
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Audio has been taken from the April 3rd livestream over on the Country Roads Webcast YouTube Channel to create this bonus episode of the #CRW podcast. In addition to covering the news of Nick Norton joining the #WVU coaching staff, we also discuss potential #wvubasketball transfer targets, some of which have now set official visit dates! #westvirgi…
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Audio has been taken from the March 30th livestream over on the Country Roads Webcast YouTube Channel to create this bonus episode of the #CRW podcast. In addition to updates following the first week of #WVUfootball spring practice we also discuss potential #wvubasketball transfer targets. #westvirginiamountaineers Subscribe to the CRW on YouTube: …
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Kari and Don are joined for the first time this year by Dr. Greg Krawczyk to give an update on chlorpyrifos and a Spring insect update. Kari makes a slight adjustment to her recommendations from the last episode. Don Seifrit (host) Kari Peter (speaker) Greg Krawczyk (speaker) Music Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under…
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Kari and Don talk about what to do when the weather doesn’t cooperate with your plans for spraying. Orchard Critical Frost Temperatures Don Seifrit (host), Kari Peter (speaker) Music Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under an Attribution 3.0 United States License. Courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org Lead Image: Photo courte…
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In this special emergency bonus episode of the #crw, the audio has been taken from a March 24th livestream over on the Country Roads Webcast YouTube Channel following the announcement of Darian DeVries being hired to be the new #wvu Men's Basketball Coach. #wvubasketball #wvufootball #westvirginiamountaineers Subscribe to the CRW on YouTube: https:…
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Kari and Don highlight some early-season sprays and discuss what the week's low temperatures might mean for orchards. Article: Orchard Critical Frost Temperatures Episode Host/Speakers: Don Seifrit (host), Kari Peter (speaker) Music Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under an Attribution 3.0 United States License. Courtes…
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