Learn about insects you may find in and around Texas homes. Learn about insects that occur in and around urban structures of Texas; whether they be pests, beneficials, or simply fascinating! This podcast is presented by Molly Keck, Wizzie Brown, Robert Puckett, and Janet Hurley through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M Department of Entomology. Unwanted Guests image produced by Natalie Cervantes. Intro and outro music produced by Owen DesBles.
Learn about insects that occur in urban backyards and gardens of Texas; whether they be pests, beneficials, or really fascinating! This podcast is presented by Molly Keck, Wizzie Brown, and Erfan Vafaie through the Department of Entomology with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service & Texas A&M Department of Entomology. Bugs by the Yard image produced by Natalie Cervantes. Intro and outro music produced by Owen DesBles.
Welcome to Ag Law in the Field! This is the inaugural episode of a new podcast designed to discuss all things agricultural law. Tiffany Lashmet, Extension Ag Law Specialist with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, will serve as your host and has a variety of great guests lined up. From law students to seasoned attorneys, to lawyers with experience in international firms, to folks who hung out their own shingle in Small Town America...we plan to visit with them all and discuss their thoughts, exper ...
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The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension staff consists of five professional county extension agents and one program assistant trained in the agriculture/natural resources, horticulture, family and consumer sciences, and youth development, as well as support staff who are available to meet your educational needs and requests. Specific areas of program emphasis includes: Water Quality and Conservation, Quality of Life, Resource and Emergency Management, Urban Youth Development, Youth Education, and N ...
The Home Grown podcast is presented by the Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR) Unit of the Harris County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office. The series provides information on urban agriculture / horticulture / gardening and ag literacy. The program focuses on topics that are relevant to the urban gardener.
There's a plethora of misinformation, marketing, and hear-say related to growing horticultural plants. In this series, we digest replicated scientific data and research shared in popular science magazines (such as GrowerTalks) and share it with you, the listeners. Scientific papers are often behind a 'pay-wall' and riddled with academic jargon. Fortunately for you, both of the hosts of this show have a relatively limited spoken vocabulary and need to speak things out in very simple terms for ...
Hear all about our predictions for this year's insects! Weather definitely plays a roll, and weather has been consistently warm and dry and we have some ideas for what you might be seeing this year. Send us a comment or topic idea! Email us at BugsByTheYard@gmail.com Image by Natalie Cervantes. Music by Owen DesBles.…
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Episode #146: Garrett Couts (Ancillary Probate)
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The probate process is something that is a bit confusing and even more confusing can be ancillary probate. Garrett Cout is here today to explain what ancillary probate is and help walk us through different siutations when it comes to ancillary probate. Contact Info for Garrett Couts (Website) Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Episode #73 - Tran…
Tune in to discover what we are guessing (note I said guess) may be problematic in 2023. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesBy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Episode #145: Jesse Richardson and Jim Bradbury (Ag Law Lessons from Yellowstone)
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Two of our favorites are back and this episode is packing a punch! Jim Bradbury and Jesse Richardson join me to talk about Ag Law Lessons we could all learn from the hit TV Series Yellowstone. Contact Info for Jim Bradbury (Email) jim@bradburycounsel.com (Website) http://bradburycounsel.com/ (Twitter) @jimbluewind Contact Info for Jesse Richardson …
The weather is turning colder, so prepare to move those plants indoors, but make sure you don't bring any pests in with them. This episode tells you what to look for on house plants and plants that come indoors over winter. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesBy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
The holidays are in full swing and we want to prepare you for possible unwanted guests (not the in-laws). Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesBy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Episode #19 Dr. Lakshmi Mahadevan-Associate Professor & Extension Specialist for Special Populations, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Shannon Dietz, County Extension Agent with AgriLife Extension Service interviews Dr. Lakshmi Mahadevan (Dr. M), Associate Professor and Extension Specialist for Special Populations at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. With 16 years of experience, her areas of expertise include mental health literacy education and is a certified Adult Mental Hea…
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Episode #144 - Paul Goeringer (2022 Ag Law Year in Review)
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It's that time again! My friend Paul Goeringer and I team up every December to record our Ag Law Year in Review that is then released on both my Ag Law in the Field Podcast and Paul's Maryland Risk Management Education Podcast. This year, our list included lots of interesting topics...see if you agree with our top legal issues. Contact Info for Pau…
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Episode #18 - Kristina Brown (Better Living for Texans Agent) & Cindy George (AgriLife Extension Intern)
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In this episode, Shannon Dietz, CEA for Agriculture and Natural Resources with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is sharing the importance of Texas Agriculture in planning your holiday meals. He also will be speaking with special guests Kristina Brown, Better Living for Texans Agent, and Registered Dietician along with Cindy George, who is currently wor…
Listen in to find out what those weird growths on your oak tree (or other plants) are and what causes them to grow. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesBy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Episode #143 - Heath Hemphill (When Criminal Law Meets Ag Law)
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When I wanted to do a podcast about how criminal law and agricultural law intersect, there was only one person to call. Heath Hemphill is the current District Attorney in Coleman County, Texas, and he is also a fifth generation rancher. His experiences both in the courtroom and on the ranch gives him a unique perspective and some great stories to s…
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Hackberry psyllids or those little bugs in the windowsill
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Hackberry psyllids can become a nuisance in the fall as they may move indoors. Their small size allows them to enter around doors and windows, so they may pile up on windowsills. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesBy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Love 'em or hate 'em, tune in to find out more about these fascinating animals. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesBy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Episode #142 - Michelle Pardo (Animal Law)
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Michelle Pardo is a Washington, DC based attorney who specializes in animal law. From circuses to aquariums, agriculture to zoos, Michelle has represented a number of clients around the country in litigation involving animals. Today, she gives us the rundown on legislation and litigation she is seeing in the animal industry. Contact Info for Michel…
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Episode #17 Jaime Gonzalez - Houston Healthy Cities Program Director for The Nature Conservancy
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In this episode, Brandi interviews Jaime Gonzalez, Houston Healthy Cities Program Director for The Nature Conservancy. Jaime talks about his history with various organizations and how they all blend to create a rich story of experiences that can be shared with diverse communities on nature, health, and Houston.…
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Lycaeindae, the gossamer-winged butterflies
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In this episode we wrap up our butterfly series with information on hairstreaks, blues, coppers, and harvesters. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesBy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
First off, meet our NEW colleague...Bryant McDowell! Then stay to listen and learn about the butterfly family Pieridae, commonly known as the whites and sulphurs. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesBy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Episode #141 - Helena Bottemiller Evich (White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, & Health)
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I'm excited to have long-time food and agricultural law reporter, Helena Bottemiller Evich, join me to chat about the recent White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. Helena gives us the rundown on what happened at the conference and highlights some of the key food policy issues to watch in 2023. Contact Info for Helena Email: info@fo…
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Episode #140 - Shannon Ferrell (Royal Family Estate & Succession Planning Lessons)
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When Shannon Ferrell called to pitch a podcast episode talking about what we can learn from the Royal Family and farm and ranch succession planning, you know I was excited! We chat about Shannon's family connection to the Queen and what lessons we can learn about farm and ranch succession planning from the recent royal family succession. Shannon's …
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Episode #16 Dr. Becky Bowling - Urban Water Extension Specialist & Assistant Professor, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension & TWRI
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On this episode, Paul talks with Becky Bowling and her position as an urban water specialist in Texas. They'll discuss how education is evolving to better prepare city & county governments, the green industry and homeowners for developing sustainable landscapes.By Paul
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Nymphalidae Brushfoot butterflies part two
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In this episode we continue on with the brushfoot butterfly family Nymphalidae. https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/butterfly-gardening/01t4x000004PDZAAA4 Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesBy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Episode #139 - Nate Huff (ESG Litigation & Agriculture)
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Have you heard of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG") practices? Did you know these practices are leading to lawsuits filed against agribusinesses and ag producers? Today, Nate Huff joins us to chat about these "greenwashing lawsuits" and what agribusinesses and producers need to know. Contact Info for Nate Huff Website Email: Nate.Huff@kl…
The Unwanted Guest team is really excited because we have a new member who will be helping us out with the podcast and answering questions, identifying insects, and providing trainings in the Dallas area. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesBy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Nymphalidae, the brushfoot butterflies part 1
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In this episode we begin to discuss butterflies in the family Nymphalidae, the brushfoots. https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/butterfly-gardening/01t4x000004PDZAAA4 Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesBy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Episode #138 - Maddie Caldwell (Suicide Prevention Awareness Month)
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This is a topic that is extremely important to me, and one I feel very strongly about sharing on this podcast. Today, I am thrilled to be joined by Maddie Caldwell. Maddie is a farm kid from Illinois who is open with her mental health struggle and suicide attempts in hope that by sharing her story, s…
Listen in to learn about the milkweed butterflies that are found in the United States: monarchs, queens, soldiers, and tropical milkweed butterflies. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesBy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Episode #137 - Jesse Richardson & Anthony Schutz (SCOTUS Ag Law Preview)
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Two of our favorite law professors are back! Jesse Richardson and Athony Schutz join me to give us a preview of what is coming in the ag law realm this term from the US Supreme Court. Jesse Contact Info (Email) jesse.Richardson@mail.wvu.edu (Phone) 304-293-9460 (Twitter) @jessejames8785 Anthony Contact Info (Website) https://law.unl.edu/anthony-sch…
Rover ants are those tiny little black ants that you may discover in your kitchen or bathroom, a potted plant, or other areas near your home. Listen in to find out what to do when you find these gals. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesBy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Listen in to find out more about the common swallowtail butterflies that can be found in Texas. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesBy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Episode #136 - Luke Ellis (TX Supreme Court Eminent Domain Cases Part 2)
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Luke Ellis is back! In our last episode, we talked through the recent Texas Supreme Court decision in Hlavinka v. HSC Pipeline. Today, we turn to the Texas Supreme Court decision in Miles v. Texas Central Railroad in a case deciding whether Texas Central has the lawful right to condemn for the proposed high speed rail between Dallas and Houston. Co…
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Episode #15 Bryan Kratish - Manager of Outreach Services Harris County Public Library System
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Brandi interviews Bryan Kratish, Manager of Outreach Services with Harris County Public Library System. They discuss the partnership with the Master Gardener Green Thumb Gardening Series and the library system’s creative programming to reach more county residents.By Paul
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Fireflies / lightningbugs and light communication
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The perfect insect for conjuring up summer nights. Listen in to discover more about the fascinating life of fireflies. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesBy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Episode #135 - Luke Ellis (TX Supreme Court Eminent Domain Decisions Part 1)
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It's been a wild couple of months for eminent domain law here in Texas with two important opinions coming out of the Texas Supreme Court. Our friend and eminent domain lawyer, Luke Ellis, is here to give us the rundown on both of these cases, Hlavinka v. HSC Pipeline and Miles v. Texas Central Railroad. In Part 1 of our discussion, we'll dive deep …
This episode we'll talk about the ways that insects communicate by using sound. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesBy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
This episode we'll discuss a variety options that can help to manage mosquitoes around your home. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesBy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Episode #134 - Eliott Nixon & Amber Miller (Property Damage in Agricultural Law)
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What types of situations cause damage to rural land? What should a landowner do in the event they see damage from spray drift or oil and gas operations? These are the questions I chatted about with Lubbock-based attorneys Amber Miller and Eliott Nixon. Contact Info for Eliott Website Email: enixon@cdmlaw.com Contact Info for Amber Website Email: Am…
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Episode #14 Lauren Kirchner - Director of Sales & Marketing at Spring Creek Growers
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On this episode, Paul talks with Lauren Kirchner the director of sales & marketing at Spring Creek Growers in Waller, Texas. Paul & Lauren talk about her family's greenhouse operation and the current trends that she is seeing the industry.By Paul
The previous episode covered information on the common social wasps in Texas, so we decided to round out the topic and cover solitary wasps as well. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesBy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Episode #133 - David Barron (Employee v. Independent Contractor)
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One of the biggest employment law issues that can pop up for ag producers and ag businsses is distinguishing between an employee and an independent contractor. Today, I'm joined by David Barron to walk us through why this distinction matters and how to correctly categorize workers. Contact Info for David Barron (Website) https://www.cozen.com/peopl…
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Social wasps - paper wasps, yellowjackets
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This episode we'll talk about the two main groups of social wasps found in Texas: paper wasps and yellowjackets. ....and yes, we touch on hornets as well.... Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesBy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Episode #132 - Tim Milligan (Wildlife Management Property Tax Valuation in TX)
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Special use property tax valuation options are an important consideration for all Texas landowners. Today, Tim Milligan from Plateau Land & Wildlife joins me to chat about wildlife management valuation. How does it work? What is required? How does someone get started? Tim has all the answers! Contact info for Tim Email: tmilligan@plateauwildlife.co…
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Episode #131 - Dr. Justin Benavidez (Risk Management Options for Livestock Producers Facing Drought)
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Much of the western half of the United States, including Texas, is facing serious drought conditions. Today, I'm joined by Dr. Justin Benavidez, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Economist to discuss some of the programs available to help producers manage risk during a drought. In particular, we're focusing on LFP, PRF, ELAP, NAP, and LIP. Dr. Benavidez…
Carpenter ants are some of the largest ants that can be found in Texas and are considered to be a wood destroying insect. Listen in to find out how to identify and manage these insects if you find them in your home. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles https://extensionentomology.tamu.edu/insects/carpenter-ants/…
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Episode #13 Stephen Sisler - Harris County Texas A&M AgriLIfe Extension DAR Agent
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Shannon Dietz, Harris County County Extension Agent ANR interviews Mr. Steven Sisler, DAR (Disaster and Recovery) Agent with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Harris County. Mr. Sisler shares important and timely information about emergency preparedness and information for the 2022 Hurricane Season. Details on family evacuation plans as well as plans fo…
Have you ever wondered what the spit stuff is that you see on plants? If so, listen in to find all about the insects that create the "spit". Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen Des BlesBy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Episode #130 - Shannon Ferrell (This World Is Better With You In It)
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As has become a tradition, we are recognizing Mental Health Awareness month with an important conversation about mental health and agriculture. My friend, Shannon Ferrell, joins me to offer some great information, practical tips, and encouragement for anyone struggling. Contact Info for Shannon Ferrell (Email) shannon.l.ferrell@okstate.edu (Twitter…
There are numerous species of termites in Texas, including some that have found there way here from other parts of the world. Listen in to find out more about formosan termites and how to mange them if you find them on your home. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles https://extensionentomology.tamu.edu/publications/formosan-subterranean-…
There are a bunch of caterpillars that are emerging/ falling out of oak trees right now (springtime in Texas). Listen in to find out what caterpillars you may be seeing and what or if you should do anything about them. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesBy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Episode #12 Sherri Harrah - Manager at Plants for All Seasons Garden Center, Houston Texas
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In episode 12, Brandi Keller, Residential Horticulture Agent with Harris County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension interviews Sherri Harrah, manager and hardline buyer for Plants For All Seasons Garden Center. Brandi and Sherri discuss an overview of the family-owned business, a few observations as a woman in horticulture, and touch on some current buyin…
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Episode #129 - Kristi Boswell (Ag Labor & Immigration Legislative & Regulatory Efforts)
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If we want someone who knows the in and outs of ag labor and immigration policy, it's Kristi Boswell. Throughout her career, she has worked on this issue. She joined us today to chat about the current issues with ag labor and immigration policy and some of the proposed changes that we have seen over the past several years. Contact Info for Kristi B…