Best Great Lakes Vegetable Producers Network Podcasts (2024)

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Reducing tillage in vegetable production – an interview with Kevin and Annelie from Good Turn Farm 43:03

2y ago43:03

43:03

In this episode, Rue Genger interviews Kevin Anderson and Annelie Livingston-Anderson to learn about the reduced tillage systems they use to produce vegetables and flowers at Good Turn Farm, in Pepin County Wisconsin. Kevin and Annelie share their favorite low-tillage production systems, benefits they’ve seen for soil health, and advice for growers…

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Reducing tillage in vegetable production – an interview with Liz Dwyer of Dancing the Land 51:57

2y ago51:57

51:57

In this episode, Rue Genger and Liz Dwyer of Dancing the Land, Clearwater Minnesota, mix philosophy and practicality into their conversation about farming, food, and caring for the land. Liz describes the evolution of the several different reduced tillage systems that she and her partner Curtis use on their land, how their livestock are integrated …

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Deep compost mulch for vegetable production – an interview with Jimmy Bauman of Farm Fam 54:33

2y ago54:33

54:33

Deep compost mulch systems are gaining popularity among vegetable growers who want to reduce tillage. In this episode, Rue Genger interviews Jimmy Bauman about the deep compost mulch systems used at Farm Farm in Princeton Minnesota. Jimmy describes the path he and his partner Heather have taken to reduce tillage, build soil organic matter, and refi…

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Managing soilborne diseases with biofumigation 36:33

2y ago36:33

36:33

In this episode, Natalie interviewed Meg McGrath, a plant pathologist from Cornell, and Jim Jasinski, IPM coordinator at Ohio State University, about using biofumigation to manage soilborne diseases. We discuss how it works and tips for growers who want to try it on their farms.By Great Lakes Vegetable Producers Network

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Knocking the wind out of soil diseases 59:57

2y ago59:57

59:57

In this episode we talk to Anna Testen and Bob Philbrun, from Ohio, about a method for directly competing with and destroying soil diseases by encouraging a special group of microbiology, called anaerobes. Like day shift and a night shift clocking in and out, the anaerobes rule with oxygen is removed from the soil, leaving behind a tilthy planting …

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Building organic matter without building phosphorus 55:25

2y ago55:25

55:25

How do we build organic matter on farms without over-fertilizing our soils? And what are realistic goals for increasing organic matter? In this episode, Natalie Hoidal interviews Dr. Nic Jelinski, a soil scientist at the University of Minnesota. They talk about soil formation, how organic matter accumulates in soil, broadening our metrics for soil …

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Where phosphorus comes from and where it goes 37:07

2y ago37:07

37:07

Across the Great Lakes region, we see vegetable farms with very high levels of soil phosphorus. In this episode, Natalie Hoidal interviews four ecologists who study nutrient leaching in freshwater ecosystems to understand how much it matters for vegetable farms to have high phosphorus levels in their soils, and what we can do about it.…

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Tunnel trouble: increasing many things, but not yield 32:40

2y ago32:40

32:40

High tunnel crops often look great for the first few years, but as tunnel soils begin to build up salts and alkalinity, we begin to see plant health problems around years 3-5. In this episode, Natalie Hoidal interviews Dr. Elsa Sanchez and Thomas Ford from Penn State about trends they've seen in high tunnel soils, and strategies for dealing with co…

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Sweet Corn and Beans Succotash - live from Great Lakes EXPO 1:50:05

2+ y ago1:50:05

1:50:05

In this special mid-winter offering, three university researchers agreed to be interviewed and recorded for this live and in-person show. They were Marty Chilvers, specializing corn and bean diseases; James Dedecker, specializing wildlife management; and Zsofia Szendrei, specializing in insect pests of vegetables. This show is brought to you by Far…

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Unique Upicks - live from Great Lakes EXPO 1:47:03

2+ y ago1:47:03

1:47:03

In this special mid-winter offering, three operations agreed to be interviewed and recorded for this live and in-person show. They were Blake Farms (Armada, MI), specializing in fruits, vegetables, and agritainment; Hoopers Farm Garden (Traverse City, MI), specializing in cut flowers for events; and Will Forage for Food (Grass Lake, MI), specializi…

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Ovewintering Pests Part 2: Diseases 41:57

2+ y ago41:57

41:57

Ben Phillips interviews Lina Rodrigues-Salamanca about how diseases get through the winter. A written synopsis of this content will appear in the January edition of Vegetable Growers News, in a column called Great Lakes Veg Connections.By Great Lakes Vegetable Producers Network

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Overwintering Pests Part 1: Insects 33:51

2+ y ago33:51

33:51

Ben Phillips interviews Zsofia Szendrei about how insects make it through the wintry times. A written synopsis of this content will appear in the January edition of Vegetable Growers News, in a column called Great Lakes Veg Connections.By Great Lakes Vegetable Producers Network

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Broccoli Roundup 32:47

3y ago32:47

32:47

Listen to a broccoli dream team discuss disease management, markets, varieties, insect control and more! Natalie Hoidal interviews Dr. Bhabesh Dutta of Georgia, Thomas Bjorkman of Cornell and Susan Scheufele of Massachusetts, a team tackling broccoli production east of the Mississippi. Learn more about their multi-state work on developing varieties…

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Wildlife Management for Vegetable Growers 44:01

3y ago44:01

44:01

Caw, Caw, phwump, chk chk boom, arrgghhhh! It doesn't take long in farming to start to sympathize with Elmer Fudd, as it seems mammals are always one wing flap/paw/hoofprint ahead of the limited tools we have. Listen as we chat with James DeDecker about vertebrate pest management (P.S. sounds at the beginning were, in order, bird distress call "squ…

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Getting Your Vitamins All Winter Long with Leafy Greens Production 27:51

3y ago27:51

27:51

This week's show is all about getting set for the 4th growing season; winter! Planting dates are crucial for winter greens to yield during and through the Persephone period when we have fewer than 10 hours of light a day. When to heat? What kinds of insulation options are available? Lewis Jett is here to talk about preparing hoophouses for and tend…

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Be the pumpqueen and pumpking you were meant to be 45:23

3y ago45:23

45:23

With pumpkins starting to color up, do you already have pumpkin spiced lattes on your minds? Next week the Vegetable Beet will be gnawing on the important pumpkin questions. Join Ben Werling of MSU Extension as he talks to the pumpkin duo, Nathan Johanning of University of Illinois Extension and Brad Bergeford of the Ohio State University Extension…

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Asian Greens and Other Culturally Appropriate Crops 42:12

3y ago42:12

42:12

Bok choy, fava greens, daikon, oh my! This week, University of Kentucky Extension Agent, Bethany Pratt, and Common Earth Gardens Executive Director, Laura Stevens, and Agricultural Consultant Stephen Bartlett join the podcast to talk about the production of Asian greens and other culturally appropriate crops, working with refugee populations, and t…

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Hold onto your oomycetes! 49:58

3y ago49:58

49:58

Hold onto your oomycetes, folks! This week Mary Hausbeck joins us from Michigan State University to talk about a group of pathogens called oomycetes, also known as water molds. These include downy mildews on foliage, and the complex of Phytophthora, and Pythium rots on roots and fruits. What makes them different and more challenging than regular ol…

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Virus Mystique & Management 36:03

3y ago36:03

36:03

CMV, INSV, TSWV, SqMV, WTF? Viruses are a confounding complex of pathogens of our vegetable crops that can hide in overhead ornamentals in greenhouses and non-crop weeds in fields. How can you prevent them from infecting plants, identify if plants are infected, or manage plants after infection? Brett Arenz, from the University of Minnesota, and Jan…

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The Garlic Guru - From Clean Seed to Scaping 46:09

3y ago46:09

46:09

Join us this week for the Garlic Guru of Ontario, Travis Cranmer. Garlic is one of those polarizing crops that people love or hate. But, those who like to eat it, tend to really love it. And those who grow it, really love to grow it. Planting in fall, harvested in summer. How strange!? What should you know about seed quality and sourcing, and what …

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Vegetable Abiotic Disorders 55:44

3y ago55:44

55:44

There are many things that look like a disease, or insect damage, but they are not! What are they called? These are "abiotic" disorders, and they get their name from being "non-living" causes of plants stress and yield reduction. Cold snaps, heat stress, wind, hail, low spots, and pH and nutrient levels in soil and water are common causes for abiot…

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Ugh bugs! Organic Cucumber Beetle Management 44:05

3y ago44:05

44:05

Ugh Bugs! Organic cucumber beetle management is an annual ordeal for both conventional and organic growers, but there are more limited options for sprays on organic vine crops. What is it about this bug that makes it so difficult to deal with? What can I do about it with the sprays available, and other tools beyond the boom? Celeste Welty, at The O…

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Organic Certification 101 47:58

3y ago47:58

47:58

Ope! Starting a farm or transitioning a farm to certified organic is tough! New crops, new pests, new markets, and new paperwork. Jake Overgaard, certification specialist from Midwest Organic Services Association (MOSA), and Vicki Morrone, organic systems academic specialist from MSU, are here to discuss the pitfalls and easily-missed or commonly s…

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Onion Stemphylium 43:38

3y ago43:38

43:38

$temphylium Onion Blight can cost onion growers $ in so many ways. Hear about ways to get a handle on the SOB as Dennis Van Dyk chats with Christy Hoepting about Stemphylium control in onions. Christy mentions at some point "What the frick is a FRAC?" Here is a quick run down of the products and their FRAC codes from Christy's most recent trial in …

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Strawberries for Vegetable Growers 55:10

3y ago55:10

55:10

Interested in growing strawberries in a vegetable rotation with the same tools and equipment you would use for vegetables? Can't get the lingo straight? This episode is for you! Ben Phillips interviewed Courtney Weber, berry breeder from Cornell, and Annie Klodd, fruit specialist from University of Minnesota, about strawberries production styles fo…

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Catch my (herbicide) drift? Veggies in the era of expanded dicamba 43:52

3y ago43:52

43:52

Dicamba, 2,4-D, and bears, oh-my! Matt Kleinhenz talked with Doug Doohan about herbicide drift in vegetables, especially as we farm in the volatile world of dicamba-resistant field crops. Here is a great set of factsheets to help identify, prepare for, and respond to herbicide drift: https://ipm-drift.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/dicamba-and-24-d-fact-shee…

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Tips for summer lettuce production 32:37

3y ago32:37

32:37

Katie King interviewed Ajay Nair, from Iowa State University, and Emily Fagan, from Humble Hands Harvest, about summer lettuce production. Seeds or transplants? Timing for continuous cutting or harvest? How to keep ahead of summer stresses that affect flavor and bolting? Does irrigation affect quality?…

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Microbial inoculants: when are they worth using? 39:45

3y ago39:45

39:45

Natalie Hoidal interviewed Lori Hoagland, from Purdue University, about microbial stimulants, such as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. This was a topic we touched on in the Organic Media Mixes and Fixes episode but wanted to go deeper on! It's neat stuff! Can we co-opt this complex inter-species communication and communalism in an annual production sy…

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Pre-season Pumpkin Tips 45:50

3y ago45:50

45:50

Ben Werling interviewed Brad Bergefurd, from Ohio State University, and Nathan Johanning, from University of Illinois, about pre-season pumpkin tips. Both Brad and Nathan maintain their own personal pumpkin patches outside of their jobs at their universities. Beatnik Pumpkin skit written by Ben Werling, performed by Ben Phillips.…

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Water for Urban Farms 49:07

3y ago49:07

49:07

"Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink". It can be hard to get reliable and affordable water for urban vegetable farms even when there is water infrastructure running through nearly every street and building. Ben Phillips interviewed Naim Edwards, from MSU Detroit Partnership for Food, Land, and Innovation (DPFLI), and Micah Hutchison, fro…

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Potato Seed from Spud to Bud 39:00

3+ y ago39:00

39:00

Dennis Van Dyk interviewed Steve Johnson, from the University of Maine, about potato seed piece handling from spud to bud. How do seed age, size, and storage conditions affect your final stand, and what disease prevention options work best? Steve is a true master of his material, and was a pleasure to interview. You can see more of Steve's work on …

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Alternatives to Plastic Mulch 38:37

3+ y ago38:37

38:37

Natalie Hoidal will be interviewing Steve Poppe and Nate Dalman of the University of Minnesota. Is plastic mulch a key part of your farm that you wish you could ditch? Natalie will get the scoop on possible alternatives to plastic mulch, including non-living mulches and cover crops. Here is a synopsis of Steve Poppe's research on biodegradable plas…

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From Cradle to Crate: Bacterial Diseases of Tomato 38:29

3+ y ago38:29

38:29

Ben Werling interviewed Cheryl Trueman, who works with Ontario tomato growers at the University of Guelph. Flex your epidemiology muscles-on a non-Covid subject-as we chat about bacterial diseases of tomatoes-how they spread, and what you can do to slow them down. Do tomato plants need to mask up? Cheryl has an article that summarizes much of what …

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Go Plant Activators! 47:08

3+ y ago47:08

47:08

Ben Phillips interviewed Steve Bogash, of Marrone Bio Innovations, and Dan Egel, vegetable pathologist at Purdue. They discussed a special group of fungicides that work inside of the plant to "turn on" their own natural chemical defenses against pathogens. They go by many names, including Plant Activators, Plant Defense Regulators, and Defense Acti…

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Spring Sprayer Startup at Center Ice 43:45

3+ y ago43:45

43:45

Ben Werling interviewed Jason Deveau (@spray_guy), from the Ontario Ministry of Farms and Rural Affairs, about ways to avoid frustration when starting up your sprayer for the first time. Jason is also one of the hot shot founders and content producers for sprayers101.com, a great place to learn about all things sprayed!…

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Seeds in the Hot Seat 51:00

3+ y ago51:00

51:00

This week Katie King interviewed Mohammad Babadoost, from the University of Illinois, and Fracensca Rotondo, from The Ohio State University, about seed treatments for vegetables. Here is the OSU guide to hot water seed treatment. Law and Order: Seed Unit written by Ben Phillips. Performed by Ben Phillips and Mike Reinke.…

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Springtime in the Hoophouse 54:40

3+ y ago54:40

54:40

Matt Kleinhenz interviewed Jud Reid about spring time transitional hoophouse production decisions. Both Matt and Jud have a ton of experience with this, and tackled lots of great questions! Boys' Hood Greenhouses bit by Ben Phillips.By GLVPN

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Organic Media Mixes and Fixes 54:03

3+ y ago54:03

54:03

This week Ben Phillips interviewed Liz Maynard, Wenjing Guan, and Lori Hoagland about their work on organic transplant media for starting vegetable seeds. Here are a few things they left us with. Growing Media for Productive Transplants - Indiana Small Farms Conference 2021 Organic Growing Media – How Can it Affect the Health of My Transplants - eO…

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Lessons learned from Covid: Preparing for the 2021 Growing Season 44:31

3+ y ago44:31

44:31

Natalie Hoidal rejoined Annalisa Hultberg, from the University of Minnesota, and Amanda Byler, from Great Lakes Bay Health Centers, to catch up on COVID-related lessons learned on farms through 2020. Get vaccinated if you get a chance. Communicate openly and respectfully with your employees. Hopes without a plan are just a wish.…

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Rekindling the Flame 1:56

3+ y ago1:56

1:56

New episodes March 3! glveg.net/listenBy GLVPN

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Help GLVPN be a go-to show for you! 2:03

3+ y ago2:03

2:03

Head on over to glveg.net/listen and let us know if you liked the show, and if you would listen again as a live broadcast or a podcast for later listening. Song is Chances by Silent Partner, accessed through YouTube Audio Library.By GLVPN

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CFAP 2, Money for You 12:15

4y ago12:15

12:15

Ben Werling and Florencia Colella interview Benita Meekhof, from the Farm Service Agency about CFAP 2, the renewed and modified COVID-19 support program that specialty crop growers definitely need to check out. Visit farmers.gov/cfap/specialty, call your FSA office, and apply by December 11!By GLVPN

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Bonus Sponsor Content! 11:50

4y ago11:50

11:50

Here is a compilation of all the sponsor ads from the 2020 season. Wow, it's nearly 12 minutes long! 00:25 Miracle Carp 01:15 Larry's Leaning Pumpkins 01:59 Half-Baked High Tunnels 03:35 The Dissipation Station 04:16 The Bubble 05:04 The Letter B 05:23 Macro Bio Bros 06:30 Brassica No. 5 07:03 Bobby's Cobby Lobby and Sweet Corn Emporium Multi-Purpo…

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Pumpkin Decisions in the Final Stretch 52:45

4y ago52:45

52:45

We're in the final stretch for pumpkin season, with market demand increasing in mid-September through the end of October. We have Brad Bergefurd and Nathan Johanning on this week to calm your jitters, and answer your questions about what can and can't be done at this point in the season. This year both University of Illinois and The Ohio State Univ…

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Phytophthora Phthoughts 58:41

4y ago58:41

58:41

How can growers living with this devastating disease of cucurbits, peppers and tomatoes produce a harvestable crop? We invited Dr. Christine Smart to discuss this perplexing pathogen. Dr. Smart works on the "Phytophthora farm" at Cornell University, land which is dedicated to researching solutions growers can use to deal with this disease.…

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A World Without Lorsban 44:31

4y ago44:31

44:31

Chlorpyrifos pesticide registrations are on their way out, due to human health risks. What will fill the gaps for key pests and vegetable crops? Our guests are Brian Nault , Faruque Zaman, and Dan Gilrein of Cornell University. Summary of regulatory actions for chlorpyrifos at EPA The Brassica Pest Collaborative Growers can also send a request in v…

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Peppers, Hot 41:10

4y ago41:10

41:10

Bells are boring! This is a show for those seeking hot head and ethnic markets with peppers that make tongues sizzle. Our guests are Ben Phillips, from MSU, and Charlie Rohwer, from University of Minnesota. Trial results can be found at bit.ly/mwvegtrialsBy GLVPN

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Cleaning & Sanitizing Postharvest Equipment 35:44

4y ago35:44

35:44

It's not fun, but we need to get it done! What's the difference between cleaning and sanitizing? What are clean breaks, and how do they fit in with cleaning and sanitizing? How should postharvest practices change given novel coronavirus? Melanie Ivey (OSU) and Amanda Deering (Purdue) joined us to talk about food safety in the packinghouse. Here is …

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Managing Sweet Corn Caterpillars 50:42

4y ago50:42

50:42

Our guests are Celeste Welty, from OSU, and Laura Ingwell, from Purdue. Today, we will be chewing the cob about wormageddon in sweet corn. We spent some time on trapping. Nothing beats the data collected from your own trap in your own field. But, there are a number of efforts to collect trapping data in a way grower's can reference. Here are a few …

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Late Summer Covers for Veggie Rotations 44:59

4y ago44:59

44:59

Our guests are Marisol Quintanilla, from MSU, and Sam Wortman, from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. We talked about cover crops that can be planted after an early-harvested vegetable, and into the fall. Are you covered?By Great Lakes Vegetable Producers Network

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