Podcasts by Agronomy and Farm Management
Stay on top of what is happening in the field and the farm office as Amanda Douridas and Elizabeth Hawkins interview experts in agronomy and farm management. Hosted by The Ohio State University Extension, this podcast takes a bi-monthly dive into specific issues that impact agriculture, such as: weather, land value, policies, commodity outlooks, and more. For more information on agronomy and farm management visit agcrops.osu.edu and u.osu.edu/ohioagmanager.
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Episode 82 - Senate Bill 52: What does it mean for renewable energy development? Part 1 from 2021-09-29T00:00:01
In episode 79, we talked to Eric Romich about utility scale solar development. Since then, Senate bill 52 passed granting more decision-making power to local authorities. Prior to its passage, thes...
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Episode 81 - 2021 Farm Science Review: What to do from 2021-09-15T00:00:01
Elizabeth and Amanda share exciting and educational opportunities available as Farm Science Review returns to a full in-person show! From the latest in on-farm technology down to the smallest acrea...
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Episode 80 - Fall Weather Update from 2021-09-01T00:00:01
We always have some variability in weather across the state but most have been pleased with timely rainfalls this growing season. With the hurricane bringing wet weather just as farmers begin to pr...
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Episode 79 - Solar Farms in Ohio from 2021-08-18T00:00:01
Eric Romich, Ohio State University Extension Field Specialist in Energy Development, provides insight into why interest in large scale solar has increased in Ohio in recent years and what landowner...
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Episode 78 - Noxious Weed Law from 2021-08-04T00:00:01
Because of resistance and invasive species, weeds have become harder to control across the landscape. 31 weeds that are the most difficult to control or have harmful characteristics are listed in t...
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Episode 77 - Fungicide Application in Corn from 2021-07-21T00:00:01
As corn reaches R1 around the state, fungicide application is on everyone’s mind, especially after issues with ear rot in 2020. Jason Hartschuh joins us to discuss when fungicides pay and new techn...
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Episode 76 - 2021 Growing Season Weather Outlook from 2021-06-09T00:00:01
Now that the crops are in the ground, one of the biggest questions on our minds is what will the weather do? Dr. Aaron Wilson, Research Scientist with the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, jo...
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Episode 75 - Fungicide Application Decisions for Wheat from 2021-05-26T00:00:01
With wheat heading across the state, many growers are considering whether they should apply fungicides, especially given the higher market prices. Dr. Pierce Paul shares how the Fusarium Risk Tool ...
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Episode 74 - Soil Health Testing from 2021-05-12T00:00:01
Soil health has gained momentum in recent years as understanding of soil has expanded. Along with that, several soil health tests have become available commercially. Dr. Steve Culman, Associate Pr...
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Episode 73 - Ohio Farm Poll from 2021-04-28T00:00:01
The 2020 Ohio Farm Poll took a pulse of Ohio farmers and revealed some interesting findings. The three major takeaways we discuss with Dr. Douglas Jackson-Smith and Dr. Shoshanah Inwood are: 2019 s...
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Episode 72 - Winter Impact on Cover Crops from 2021-04-14T00:00:01
We have been monitoring different species of cover crops throughout the winter to see how each one breaks down or survives. If you are interested in planting cover crops but concerned about what sp...
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Episode 71 - Grain Handling and Safety from 2021-03-31T00:00:01
It’s Stand Up for Grain Safety Week. Handling grain safely all begins before the grain ever leaves the field. We provide some harvest and storage tips and tools farmers can implement to reduce poor...
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Episode 70 - Dicamba Label Update from 2021-03-17T00:00:01
Dr. Mark Loux, the Ohio State University Extension Weed Specialist, and Peggy Kirk Hall, Ohio State Extension Ag Law Specialist, combine their expertise to dissect the dicamba lawsuit, what led to ...
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Episode 68 - eFields 2020 On-Farm Research Results from 2021-02-17T00:00:01
The 4th eFields report was released at the beginning of the year sharing research results from the 2020 growing season. Each year OSU Extension continues to add partners and trials. This year the r...
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Episode 67 - Farm Succession from 2021-02-03T00:00:01
Farm transition goes beyond estate planning and is critical whatever your goals for the future of the farm may be. David Marrison, OSU Extension Educator in Coshocton County, gets us started with s...
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Episode 66 - How High Will They Go? A look at where grain prices are heading from 2021-01-20T00:00:01
Corn and Soybean prices have been in an upward trend for the past 6 months. We brought Andrea Flowers with Cargill-Dayton on to help us figure out what caused the price increases and where they wil...
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Episode 65 - Phosphorus and Potassium Recommendation Changes? from 2020-12-09T00:00:01
The Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations have been updated and there has been a change in how universities across the Midwest are making P and K recommendations. Listen in as Dr. Steven Culman, Ohi...
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Episode 64 - What Nitrogen Rate Are You Using? from 2020-11-25T00:00:01
The Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations have been updated and there has been a change in how universities across the Midwest are making nitrogen recommendations. Listen in as Dr. Steven Culman, Oh...
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Episode 63 - Fall Harvest Weather and Market Updates from 2020-11-11T00:00:01
Dr. Aaron Wilson, Research Scientist with the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, and Ben Brown, Assistant Professor with the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics...
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Episode 62 - Roadway Safety from 2020-10-28T00:00:01
Dr. Dee Jepsen and Lisa Pfeifer with the OSU Ag Safety Team join us again this week. We are focusing on roadway safety. Listen in for tips to keep you safe when driving farm equipment and UTVs on t...
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Episode 61 - Safety During Harvest from 2020-10-14T00:00:01
Dr. Dee Jepsen and Lisa Pfeifer with the Ohio State University Agriculture Safety Team join us to talk about safety around the farm as we get busy with harvest. We discuss safety around the shop, t...
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Episode 60 - Harvest Weather Outlook from 2020-09-30T00:00:01
Dr. Aaron Wilson, Research Scientist with the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, joins us to discuss the weather we experienced across the state during the 2020 growing season and how that is ...
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Episode 59 - Virtual Farm Science Review from 2020-09-16T00:00:01
What is a virtual farm show? Nick Zachrich, Farm Science Review Manager, joins us to discuss what it means to take a farm show virtual. Of course, nothing can replace 10 combines running side by si...
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Episode 59 - Virtual Farm Science Review from 2020-09-16T00:00:01
What is a virtual farm show? Nick Zachrich, Farm Science Review Manager, joins us to discuss what it means to take a farm show virtual. Of course, nothing can replace 10 combines running side by si...
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Episode 57 - Cover Crop Champions - Part 2 from 2020-08-19T00:00:01
Jack Sommers and Tim McDaniel, farmers in Champaign County, talk about how they got started using cover crops and what it means for their operation today. We talk about equipment, species used and ...
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Episode 56 - Factors Affecting Grain Markets from 2020-08-05T00:00:01
Ben Brown, Assistant Professor with the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics at the Ohio State University discusses current market factors affecting grain prices. We ...
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Episode 55 - Weather Wive's Tales from 2020-07-22T00:00:01
Our guest this week, Dr. Aaron Wilson, does a fact check on wives’ tales used to predict the weather. We had several submitted by our listeners. Join us to find out which ones hold water and which ...
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Episode 54 - Cover Crop Champions from 2020-07-08T00:00:01
Farmers from Logan and Champaign Counties received a National Wildlife Federation Cover Crop Champion grant to spread the word about using cover crops. Linda Vernon and Tim Lyden join us to share w...
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Episode 53 - Improving Forages from 2020-06-24T00:00:01
We have seen a yield decrease in forages this year due to a number of factors. Christine Gelley, The Ohio State University Extension Educator in Noble County, joins us to discuss practices to impro...
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Episode 52 - Summer 2020 Weather Update from 2020-06-10T00:00:01
Dr. Aaron Wilson, Research Scientist with the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, joins us to discuss the weather we experienced across the state this past spring and how that is affecting curr...
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Episode 51 - Farmer Interview: Brian Case from 2020-05-27T00:00:01
Brian Case joins us from Champaign County to talk about his first generation farm. He discusses how he started his first generation farm, the involvement of his family and their future plans and a ...
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Episode 50 - Farmer Interview: Gene Baumgardner from 2020-05-13T00:00:01
Gene Baumgardner, a farmer in Fayette and Madison Counties, joins us this week. His partnership with their dairy operation allows him to diversify his crop portfolio and reduce fertilizer costs thr...
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Episode 49 - Farmer Interview: Geoff Mavis from 2020-04-29T00:00:01
We continue our farmer interviews with Geoff Mavis. He and his family farm in Fayette County, Ohio. We discuss a number of topics including: farm transition, farmland preservation, on-farm technolo...
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Episode 48 - Farmer Interview: Aaron Overholser from 2020-04-15T00:00:01
To kick of the 2020 planting season, we interviewed some farmers around Ohio to see what unique and innovative practices they have implemented. Today we introduce you to Aaron Overholser who farms ...
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Episode 47 - Spring 2020 Weather Outlook from 2020-04-01T00:00:01
Dr. Aaron Wilson, Research Scientist with the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, joins us for a look at where we stand going into the 2020 planting season and what we can expect over the next ...
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Episode 46 - Waterhemp Woes - Part 2 from 2020-03-18T00:00:01
Weed specialists Dr. Aaron Hager, University of Illinois, and Dr. Mark Loux, Ohio State University, continue our discussion on waterhemp with chemical and mechanical control recommendations. Illino...
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Episode 45 - Waterhemp Woes - Part 1 from 2020-03-04T00:00:01
Weed specialists Dr. Aaron Hager, University of Illinois, and Dr. Mark Loux, Ohio State University, join us to discuss the history of weed resistance across the Midwest and what that means for farm...
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Episode 44 - Growing Hemp: Regulations, Markets and more from 2020-02-19T00:00:01
We are joined by Lee Beers, Ohio State University Extension Educator in Trumbull County. Lee has researched the rules, regulations, markets, economics and agronomy of growing hemp. He shares a bit ...
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Episode 43 - 2019 on-Farm Research Overview - eFields from 2020-02-05T00:00:01
We are joined by Jason Hartschuh and Chris Zoller, Ohio State University Extension educators who worked with farmers in their counties to conduct on-farm research trials published in the 2019 eFiel...
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Episode 42 - Grain Storage Management from 2020-01-22T00:00:01
In our last podcast we discussed how 2019 has led to a lot of high moisture corn going into grain bins across the country and the safety concerns that has caused. It also has caused a lot of concer...
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Episode 41 - Grain Bin Safety from 2019-12-11T00:00:01
2019 has led to a lot of high moisture corn going into grain bins across the country. Bin entrapment is always a serious concern, but is heightened this year due to excess moisture. Lisa Pfeifer wi...
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Episode 40 - 2018 Farm Bill Strategies from 2019-11-27T00:00:01
There were not a lot of changes to the commodity programs in the 2018 Farm Bill but the farm economy is certainly different than in 2014 making for some potentially different decision at the FSA of...
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Episode 39 - Winter and Spring Weather Outlook from 2019-11-13T00:00:01
Our favorite climate expert, Dr. Aaron Wilson, joins us again to provide a forecast on winter and spring based on current weather patterns. We discuss the end of the growing season, what temperatur...
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Episode 38 - Tax Advice for PP, MFP Payments and more from 2019-10-30T00:00:01
This may be an unusual year for taxes with prevented plant, market facilitation and cost-share payments. Barry Ward, Director of the Income Tax Schools at Ohio State, shares some strategies on thes...
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Episode 37 - Take Action against Compaction from 2019-10-16T00:00:01
Compaction can greatly reduce yield and soil quality and is difficult to reverse. During this wettest decade in history, it has been difficult to avoid wet soil conditions.Dr. Scott Shearer, Chair ...
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Episode 36 - Harvest Considerations in an Unusual Year from 2019-10-02T00:00:01
Extension Educators Jason Hartschuh and Will Hammond discuss ways to maximize combine performance for corn and soybean harvest in an especially difficult year. We also talk about crop quality consi...
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Episode 35 - The 37th Annual Farm Science Review from 2019-09-16T00:00:01
We talk to Farm Science Review Manager, Nick Zachrich, and the Farm Manager, Nate Douridas, about what you can see at the 37th Annual Farm Science Review. We also share all there is to see and lear...
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Episode 34 - The Nitrogen Decision from 2019-09-04T00:00:01
The Ohio State University Extension Educator Jason Hartschuh has been conducting on-farm research trials to fine tune nitrogen application. He compares different nitrogen rates and application timi...
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Episode 33 - Manure tales from 2019-08-21T00:00:01
The Ohio State University Extension’s Field Specialist Glen Arnold and Extension Educator Sam Custer talk about the progress they have made from topdressing wheat in the spring with manure to sided...
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Episode 32 - How Did We Get Here? from 2019-08-07T00:00:01
Dr. Aaron Wilson, research scientist with the OSU Byrd Polar and Climate Center, pulls together a summary of each season starting back to spring of 2018. We discuss weather patterns and records set...
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Episode 31 - Cover Crop Opportunities from 2019-07-24T00:00:01
Rory Lewandowski, OSU Extension Educator in Wayne County, discusses three species of cover crops that provide the opportunity to increase forage production, particularly on prevented plant acres. C...
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Episode 30 - Prevented Plant Tips from 2019-07-10T00:00:01
Podcast hosts Elizabeth Hawkins and Amanda Douridas touch on various aspects of prevented plant fields from forage options for livestock to agronomic considerations for fields left bare.As of recor...
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Episode 29 - Solar Leasing and Round-Up Cases from 2019-06-26T00:00:01
The Ohio State University Ag Law Team made up of Peggy Kirk Hall, Ellen Essman and Evin Bachelor join us for an update on some hot topics hitting agriculture right now. In the second of a 2 part se...
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Episode 28 - Hemp Production, LEBOR, and the Weather Update from 2019-06-12T00:00:01
The Ohio State University Ag Law Team is made up of Peggy Kirk Hall, Ellen Essman and Evin Bachelor. Listen as they join us for an update on some hot topics hitting agriculture right now. In the fi...
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Episode 27 - Seedling Disease Control in Soybeans from 2019-05-29T00:00:01
Dr. Anne Dorrance, Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology with The Ohio State University, discusses concerns with soybean seedling disease as wet weather continues across Ohio and creates d...
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Episode 26 - Wheat Tips and the Small Grains Initiative from 2019-05-15T00:00:01
Dr. Laura Lindsey, Assistant Professor in the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science with The Ohio State University, provides agronomic advice on growing wheat in Ohio. You can visit her webpa...
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Episode 25 - Nitrogen Applications after Flooded Corn from 2019-05-01T00:00:01
Dr. Alex Lindsey, Assistant Professor in the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science with The Ohio State University, has been studying the effects of different weather conditions on corn. With ...
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Episode 24 - Farm Bill Update from 2019-04-17T00:00:01
Sam Custer, OSU Extension Educator in Darke County, and Ben Brown, Program Manager in the OSU Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics talk about the Tri-State Farm Bill ...
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Episode 23 - 2019 Weather Outlook from 2019-04-03T00:00:01
Weather has a huge impact on farming each year. Changing weather patterns have become a challenge to manage. Aaron Wilson, Researcher at the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center and OSU Extension...
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Episode 22 - Farm Business Analysis from 2019-03-20T00:00:01
Dianne Shoemaker and Clint Schroeder discuss the Farm Business Analysis program. With the program, they analyze every aspect of your farm. The benchmarking component allows farms to see how they st...
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Episode 21 - Are your crops nutrient deficient? from 2019-03-06T00:00:01
Dr. Robert Mullen with Nutrien discusses the ins and outs of sulfur use in crops and where we are starting to see a need for supplementation. There are also a surprising number of fields deficient ...
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Episode 20 - Can a Lake Have Rights? from 2019-02-20T00:00:01
Attorneys Peggy Kirk Hall and Evin Bachelor with the OSU Extension Agricultural and Resource Law Program discuss the Lake Erie Bill of Rights, the lawsuit on Lake Erie’s impaired water status along...
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Episode 19 - Getting Rid of Farm Stress from 2019-02-06T00:00:01
Farming is one of the most stressful occupations. There is a lot of pressurewith fluctuating prices, working with family and managing a business. This topic has gained a lot of attention over the p...
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Episode 18 - Crop Sensors for Nitrogen Management from 2019-01-23T00:00:01
We caught up with Dr. Joe Luck from the University of Nebraska as he was visiting Ohio for Precision University. He talks about Project SENSE in-which his team worked with farmers around Nebraska e...
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Episode 17 - 2018 eFields Release from 2019-01-09T00:00:01
The 2018 eFields Research Report was release today and includes 95 on-farm trials from around the state. Amanda and Elizabeth talk about the new additions to the report this year and interview Chri...
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Episode 16 - Developing Good Leases from 2018-12-26T00:00:01
This recording from Ask the Expert during Farm Science Reviews features a conversation between Dr. Michael Langemeier from Purdue University and David Marrison, OSU Extension Educator. They focus o...
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Episode 15 - Grain Storage Tips from 2018-12-12T00:00:01
Kevin Berger from Centerra Co-op joins us as we talk about harvest progress in NE Ohio.We focus in on how to successfully store grain, especially in a year like 2018 where soybean moisture is highe...
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Episode 14 - Farm Bill, Acreage and Market Predictions from 2018-11-28T00:00:01
Ben Brown joins us again for a policy and market update. We talk a little bit about how likely it is for congress to pass a farm bill by the end of the year and how the mid-terms will affect the pr...
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Episode 13 - Preventing Data Horror Stories from 2018-10-31T00:00:01
Data gathered in the field has great value and is often irreplaceable if lost or damaged. Dr. John Fulton, Precision Ag Specialist with Ohio State, joins us to provide advice on how to handle data ...
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Episode 12 Bonus - Trade Deficits from 2018-10-23T00:00:01
During our interview with Dr. Ian Sheldon, he went into a great description of why the trade war won’t fix the trade deficit. We did not have time for it in our regular podcast but wanted to share ...
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Episode 12 - Trade Deals and Tariffs from 2018-10-17T00:00:01
Trade and tariffs continue to be a big topic of interest in agriculture. We have a new trade deal to replace NAFTA, but the trade war with China continues.In Episode 12, we talk with Dr. Ian Sheldo...
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Episode 11 - Harvest 18 is Underway in Ohio from 2018-10-03T00:00:01
Harvest kicked off a few weeks ago in Ohio, listen to Episode 11 of the Agronomy and Farm Management Podcast to learn how it’s going so far. We talk with two farmers from Clinton County, Ohio, Neal...
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Episode 10 - Visiting Farm Science Review from 2018-09-16T00:00:01
If you will be joining us at Farm Science Review this week, tune into Episode 10 of the Agronomy and Farm Management Podcast.We talked to different members of the Extension Farm Science Review plan...
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Episode 9 - Multi-hybrid Planting from 2018-09-05T00:00:01
Have you seen an Ohio State logo in a corn field in years past? Andrew Klopfenstein with the department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering at The Ohio State University joins us to dis...
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Episode 8 - Winter Malting Barley in Ohio from 2018-08-22T00:00:01
Winter Malting Barley is gaining interest among Ohio crop producers as local brewers are looking for locally grown barley. Dr. Laura Lindsey, OSU Extension Soybean and Small Grain Specialist, share...
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Episode 7 - 2018 On-farm Research Update from 2018-08-08T00:00:01
Elizabeth Hawkins, Sam Custer and Amanda Douridas with Ohio State University Extension discuss what field trials they are working on with farmers around Ohio and describe eFields, the new way Exten...
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Episode 6 - Late Season Soybean Insects from 2018-07-25T00:00:01
We asked Dr. Kelley Tilmon, Field Crop Entomologist and State Extension Specialist, what insects we should look for later in the growing season and when spray applications are warranted. She addres...
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Episode 5 - Tariff Implications from 2018-07-11T00:00:01
Listen in as we interview Ben Brown, Program Manager for Farm Management in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Developments Economics at The Ohio State University. Brown offers insig...
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Episode 4 - Disease Update and Management for Corn and Soybeans from 2018-06-27T00:00:01
To manage diseases in corn and soybeans, disease type, severity and timing within the season must be taken into consideration to make an economic decision on applying fungicides.We talk with Dr. Pi...
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Episode 3 - Weed Control and Technology from 2018-06-13T00:00:01
Weeds are the number one pest for most farmers, and as they develop resistance to herbicides, control becomes more of a challenge. Dr. Mark Loux, OSU Weeds Specialist, talks to us about what he is ...
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Episode 2 - The 2018 Farm Bill from 2018-05-30T00:00:01
Listen in as we interview Ben Brown, Program Manager for Farm Management in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Developments Economics at The Ohio State University. He has been follow...
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Episode 1 - An Interview with Aaron Wilson from 2018-05-16T00:00:02
Aaron Wilson discusses the weather outlook for the 2018 growing season. He uses what happened this past winter and spring to make predications on how the summer weather might play out.
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Episode 0 - Welcome to Agronomy and Farm Management from 2018-05-16T00:00:01
This podcast takes a bi-monthly dive into specific issues that impact agriculture, such as: weather, land value, policies, commodity outlooks, and more.
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Episode 0 - Welcome to Agronomy and Farm Management from 2018-05-16T00:00:01
This podcast takes a bi-monthly dive into specific issues that impact agriculture, such as: weather, land value, policies, commodity outlooks, and more.
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