Best University Of Minnesota Extension Podcasts (2023)

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Strategic Farming: Field Notes

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Field Notes talks - Moisture issues (too dry and too wet) & supplemental nitrogen updates 28:36

1h ago28:36

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Join us for this session when we welcome Drs. Fabián Fernández, Extension nutrient management specialist, and Vasu Sharma, Extension irrigation specialist, as they discuss moisture issues - both too wet and too dry - and how they are impacting nitrogen management decisions. We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion …

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Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast

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Weeds are the worst. Here's how you get the upper hand. 39:35

2d ago39:35

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Gardening is a fun, relaxing activity ... but weeds can really get on your nerves. In this episode, Don and John talk about the best ways to manage weeds in your yard and garden, whether that's preventative measures, chemicals, or a kitchen knife and good knee pads. === "Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast" is a show for gardeners in the upper Mi…

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The Moos Room

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Episode 173 - Cow activity research using CowManager with Glenda Pereira - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 27:21

8h ago27:21

27:21

Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! Brad and his former grad student, Glenda Pereira, discuss Glenda's new project on cow activity using the CowManager system. "Put a sensor in it!" fans will love this all-sensor episode. Precision technologies to improve dairy grazing systems - Review article Precision Dairy Con…

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Strategic Farming: Field Notes

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Field Notes talks cover crop termination + weed management 33:23

5d ago33:23

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We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council. Contact information for today’s show: Debalin Sarangi dsarangi@umn.edu Joe Ikley joseph.ikley@ndsu.edu Liz Stahl stah0012@umn.edu U of MN Cover Crop Website: https://extension.umn.edu/soil-and-water/cover…

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The Moos Room

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Episode 172 - Mental Health Awareness Month Potpourri - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 26:57

7d ago26:57

26:57

Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! Brad and Joe have mental health-related questions for Emily. Random questions off the cuff to put Emily on the spot. The return of the potpourri episode! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMN…

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Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast

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All about container gardening, from thrillers to spillers to fillers 46:26

10d ago46:26

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Container gardening is having a moment nowadays as more people liven up their decks and patios with interesting potted plants, or turn to pots as a way to breathe life into smaller outdoor living spaces. What are thrillers, spillers and fillers? In today's show, Don and John give you some ideas on what to put in your pots and talk about how to give…

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Strategic Farming: Field Notes

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Field Notes talks alfalfa and early-season insects 28:36

12d ago28:36

28:36

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council. Speaker: Bruce Potter, Integrated Pest Management Specialist Moderator: Anthony Hanson, Integrated Pest Management Resources: Field Notes 2023 series information…

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The Moos Room

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Episode 171 - Youth mental health with Aly Kloeckner - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 38:06

15d ago38:06

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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! UMN Extension Building Youth Resilience UMN Extension Rural Youth Stress Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy a…

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Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast

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Whip your sad-looking lawn into shape 46:58

17d ago46:58

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There's a bit of a trend among homeowners in our area this season: patchy-looking lawns. What's causing your lousy lawn and what's the best way to get it into shape? Don and John tackle turf in this episode, giving you the knowhow you need to get the sharpest blades on the block. === "Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast" is a show for gardeners i…

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Strategic Farming: Field Notes

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Field Notes talks corn & soybean planting 31:18

19d ago31:18

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We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council. Field Notes 2023 series informationBy University of Minnesota Extension

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UMN Extension Field Crop IPM Podcasts

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Managing issues after heavy May rains and early-season pests in 2023 25:38

20d ago25:38

25:38

Dave Nicolai and Dr. Seth Naeve talk about agronomic issues from the recent heavy rains in early May 2023 and early-season insect issues with Bruce Potter, IPM Extension Specialist based out of Lamberton, MN. Potter has been monitoring black cutworm and true armyworm flights as well as alfalfa weevil that may be affecting crops in upcoming weeks. D…

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Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast

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Tips for planting just about everything in your lawn and garden 43:49

22d ago43:49

43:49

With the threat of a late frost become less and less likely, now's the time to think about getting your trees, shrubs, perennials and more into the ground and off to a good start. In this episode, Don and John go over some of the most commonly planted items and give you some tips and tricks to plant them correctly. === "Growing Together: A Gardenin…

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The Moos Room

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Episode 170 - Burnout: prevention and what to do if you are already there - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 42:21

22d ago42:21

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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Websi…

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Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast

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What's new at the garden centers? Horticulturist Audrey Gilbraith talks new varieties for 2023 37:58

24d ago37:58

37:58

Garden centers are opening across our region, stocked with new varieties, colors and twists on old favorites. Don and John are joined by Audrey Gilbraith for a rundown of the exciting new annuals, vegetables, perennials and more available this season. === "Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast" is a show for gardeners in the upper Midwest and is ba…

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Strategic Farming: Field Notes

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Weather and early-season field work 30:58

27d ago30:58

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We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council. Speakers: Dennis Todey, Director, USDA Midwest Climate Hub; Jeff Coulter, Extension corn agronomist Moderator: Dave Nicolai Resources: NASS Crop Progress Reports Corn Growing Degree Day Tool PDF of slides…

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UMN Extension Field Crop IPM Podcasts

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Early season weed management in 2023 29:02

27d ago29:02

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Dave Nicholai gives an update on planting progress with Dr. Seth Naeve and discusses weed management tactics early in the season with Dr. Debalin Sarangi. Weeds such as waterhemp are already emerging with the warming temperatures. They focused on herbicide options for weed management, especially how to time pre-emerge and post-emergence options alo…

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UMN Extension Nutrient Management Podcast

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Soybean fertilizer management 35:37

28d ago35:37

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In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re discussing soybean fertilizer management. What does the research say on whether foliar application of liquid fertilizer increases yield? Are other nutrients such as sulfur or nitrogen recommended? What nutrients or practices are not suggested for soybean? Guests: Fabian Fernandez, Extension …

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The Moos Room

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Episode 169 - Methods of pregnancy diagnosis - Brad and Joe's long awaited showdown - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 29:59

28d ago29:59

29:59

Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! Brad and Joe's long-awaited cage match about pregnancy diagnosis methods is here! Brad and Joe discuss blood, milk, and ultrasound pregnancy testing methods, and where the industry is heading. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 …

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Minnesota's Swine & U

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Episode 34: Sow mortality in midwestern USA pig production: reasons for removal and factors associated with increased mortality. 17:32

1M ago17:32

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In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Mariana Kikuti, University of Minnesota researcher in the Department of Veterinary Medicine about her research on sow mortality in midwestern USA pig production: reasons for removal and factors associated with increased mortality. Learn more about research featured in the podc…

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Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast

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Starter plants vs. starting from seed, oozing maples, bumpy lawns and more from the listener mailbag 42:04

1M ago42:04

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You have burning questions, Don and John have answers. In this episode of "Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast" our hosts field questions from fellow gardeners in need of help or recommendations. If you have your own questions you'd like handled during the show, email Don Kinzler at donald.kinzler@ndsu.edu. === "Growing Together: A Gardening Podc…

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UMN Extension Field Crop IPM Podcasts

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Early seedling diseases in 2023 33:49

1M ago33:49

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Dave Nicolai discusses May planting and potential early-season diseases with U of M Extension plant pathologist Dean Malvick and soybean agronomist Seth Naeve.By Dave Nicolai

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The Moos Room

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Episode 168 - Dr. Joe on blood and milk pregnancy testing - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 14:26

1M ago14:26

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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! Dr. Joe responds to Bradley's episode last week about blood pregnancy testing. He shares his thoughts on the technology, the industry, and the veterinary profession. This is all gearing up for a good discussion when Brad and Joe reunite. Thank you for listening! Questions, comm…

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UMN Extension Field Crop IPM Podcasts

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Special episode: Early 2023 planting and agronomy updates 23:11

1M ago23:11

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It's late April in 2023 and it's still wet and difficult to get field work done across the state. It's a bit too early to discuss much about pests, but as a lead-in to future early-season pest issues that could result from this late spring, it's important to look at agronomic issues related to planting when soils are still cold and wet. Dave Nicola…

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Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast

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Plan ahead to make the most out of your trip to the garden center 47:06

1M ago47:06

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Your local garden center or greenhouse will likely be busy this time of year, so it's a good idea to do come prepared. Don and John spend this episode sharing their ripened wisdom on how to get the most out of your trip to the garden center, from having the dimensions of your planting area at hand to the first thing you should do when you get your …

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The Moos Room

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Episode 167 - On-farm blood pregnancy testing with Brad Heins - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 15:41

1M ago15:41

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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! Brad discusses something he just started doing at the UMN Dairy in Morris at the WCROC - on-farm pregnancy testing using blood. How does it work? How much does it cost? Are the tests any good? Listen to find out! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu o…

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Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast

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Revive your yard and garden after a long, cold, wet winter 30:27

2M ago30:27

30:27

Every winter is different, just as every growing season is different, and each one presents you with its own challenges to overcome and timeline for action. In this episode, Don and John emerge from our long, cold, wet winter and offer some things for you to consider based on what they're observing. Is there still time for pruning? What do you do a…

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The Moos Room

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Episode 166 - Too many vaccines - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 10:32

2M ago10:32

10:32

Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! Dr. Joe jumps up on the soapbox and goes for a rant about vaccine protocols and over-vaccinating. Big opinions and bold statements with money on the line. Comments, questions, and scathing rebuttals are welcome. Episode 55 - Cattle vaccine basics - UMN Extension's The Moos Room…

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Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast

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We handpicked our favorite sources for gardening inspiration 38:50

2M ago38:50

38:50

Gardening doesn't just happen in the soil. Before the snow melts and the weather turns warm, it happens in the inspiration and planning for a better yard (Don calls it "thought gardening"). In this episode, Don and John recommend books, magazines, social groups, websites and YouTube accounts that will provide fertile ground for your gardening imagi…

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The Moos Room

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Episode 165 - Brad's spring to-do list and getting your mind ready for planting - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 21:25

2M ago21:25

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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! Brad and Emily are left without supervision on the podcast! Brad talks about his spring to-do list for the UMN Dairy at the WCROC, and Emily helps get everyone's mind prepared for planting season. Episode 115 - Come on, spring, hurry up...when to put cows on grass - UMN Extensi…

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UMN Extension Nutrient Management Podcast

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2023 Spring fertilizer outlook 31:54

2M ago31:54

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In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about the spring fertilizer outlook for 2023. Will the dry conditions last year have repercussions for how fertilizer is managed this year? What considerations should growers be making regarding fertilizer for a potentially late spring? Is there any new research on fertilizer product…

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The Moos Room

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Episode 164 - Mastery and management - What is under our control? - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 21:21

2M ago21:21

21:21

Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! A super important topic for the management of beef and dairy farms today! The OG3 discuss mastery - in short, your perception of what you have control over and what you don't. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a me…

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Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast

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Nails in your soil? Human hair to deter pests? Is there any truth to these gardening myths? 45:11

2M ago45:11

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Will Tums help your tomatoes? Will anything grow under a black walnut tree? In this week's episode, Jon and Don tackle some old wive's tales about garden and lawn care, dispelling some myths and giving you alternatives that work. === "Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast" is a show for gardeners in the upper Midwest and is based in Fargo, North Da…

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Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast

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What effect will climate change have on your yard and garden? 42:42

2M ago42:42

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Climate change isn't just something that's happening on a global scale. In fact, you're likely to see effects literally in your own backyard. In this episode, Don and John discuss the ways drought, warmer soil and invasive species could have an impact on your yard and garden. === "Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast" is a show for gardeners in th…

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The Moos Room

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Episode 163 - When to help a cow or heifer who is calving - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 18:34

2M ago18:34

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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! It is spring calving season, and Dr. Joe has been getting many questions about how to know when we should help a calving cow or heifer. Dr. Joe goes through a few things to help you decide when to jump in and help. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu…

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Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast

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Some advice for planning the layout of your yard and garden 47:44

3M ago47:44

47:44

Planning your yard might seem like a daunting task. What should it look like, and what plants should you invest in? In this episode, Don and John have loads of useful advice and moral support for anyone looking to plan and create a beautiful yard and garden. === "Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast" is a show for gardeners in the upper Midwest an…

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The Moos Room

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Episode 162 - UMN WCROC Dairy research update with Dr. Bradley J Heins - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 20:09

3M ago20:09

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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! It is all about Bradley today! An update about the research going on at the UMN WCROC Dairy in Morris is long overdue so we asked our favorite PhD tenured professor to keep us in the loop. Electric tractors, growing crops under solar panels, calf health assessments, and horned …

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UMN Extension Nutrient Management Podcast

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Fertilizing lawns and gardens 27:19

3M ago27:19

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In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about fertilizing lawns and gardens. Why is proper nutrient management for lawns and gardens important? What should home gardeners and lawn caretakers know about nutrient management? Why is phosphorus fertilizer use restricted in the Twin Cities metro area and on lawns in Minnesota? …

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Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast

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Everything you need to know about the emerald ash borer 49:27

3M ago49:27

49:27

The emerald ash borer is a small and rather beautiful-looking insect, but it has had a catastrophic effect on trees in communities across our region. What does it mean for your ash trees? Don and John go over everything you should know. Plus, Don talks about some new developments at the Northern Plains Botanic Gardening Society (https://www.npbgs.o…

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The Moos Room

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Episode 161 - Burger Club, searching for the best burger in the Twin Cities - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 14:18

3M ago14:18

14:18

Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! For the past four years, Dr. Joe has been searching for the best burger in the Twin Cities. Even if you don't want to come to the cities, sometimes it is unavoidable, so why not know where to go to get the best burger? Dr. Joe breaks down the top 5 burgers in the Twin Cities an…

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Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast

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Why wait? Now's the time to get your gardening tools good and sharp for spring. 42:38

3M ago42:38

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Your gardening tools have been neglected for too long. With spring around the corner, it's time to get them sharp and ready for use. Don and John go over some basic tips for maintaining your garden tools and discuss how to make sure your pesticides or fertilizers are ok for use after sitting all winter. Also, after an unfortunate encounter with his…

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Minnesota's Swine & U

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Episode 33: Estimating the impact of swine feedlots on residential values in southern Minnesota 18:12

3M ago18:12

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In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Zach Uter, University of Minnesota graduate student about research he did looking at estimating the impact of swine feedlots on residential values in southern Minnesota. This research was completed through a collaboration agreement with Minnesota Pork. A summary of this resear…

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The Moos Room

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Episode 160 - Mail Bag - Employee conflict, Grass pasture, Mycoplasma in feedlot cattle - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 21:16

3M ago21:16

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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Websi…

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Vital Connections On Air

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Vital Connections On Air: Wakeup Minnesota with Dr. Gloria Gonzalez-Morales on Oppressive Civility 1:05:19

3M ago1:05:19

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Topic: Oppressive Civility Dr. Gloria Gonzalez-Morales University of Minnesota Extension page with additional information and resources: https://extension.umn.edu/vital-connections-air/wakeup-minnesota-dr-gloria-gonzalez-morales-oppressive-civilityBy University of Minnesota Extension - Leadership and Civic Engagement

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Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast

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Keep your houseplants healthy and they'll return the favor 40:30

3M ago40:30

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Have you come down with what Don calls "houseplant fever?" Houseplants have exploded in popularity the past few years as new generations of growers realize the life they bring to your home, especially during our long winter months. Don and John talk about the immense popularity of houseplants, some tips for their care and the benefits they bring to…

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The Moos Room

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Episode 159 - Abomasal bloats and clostridial enteritis in calves - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 24:28

3M ago24:28

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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! Dr. Joe walks through the disease process of clostridial abomasitis (abomasal bloats) and clostridial enteritis (clostridial diarrhea), treatment, and, most importantly, prevention. Management, management, management. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.…

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Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast

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How to prevent rabbit damage and start your seeds indoors 50:18

4M ago50:18

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In this episode, Don and John talk about preventing rabbit damage and what you need to know about starting your seeds indoors. And, it's almost time to prune your apple trees. "Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast" is a show for gardeners in the upper Midwest and is based in Fargo, North Dakota. Don Kinzler is a horticulturist with NDSU Extension …

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The Moos Room

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Episode 158 - Isaac Haagen - UMN Dairy State Specialist - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 27:13

4M ago27:13

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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! Isaac Haagen recently joined the University of Minnesota Dairy Team and we are excited to have him on board. We get to know Isaac a little more in this episode and what his research and extension programs will focus on. We are excited to have him back again in the near future! …

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Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast

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Meet your hosts, Don Kinzler and John Lamb 32:13

4M ago32:13

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Welcome to the first episode of "Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast," a show for gardeners in the upper Midwest. In this episode, we introduce you to Don Kinzler, our gardening expert. Don is a horticulturist with NDSU Extension in Cass County, North Dakota, a lifelong gardener, and a trusted resource for gardeners throughout our region. You'll …

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The Moos Room

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Episode 157 - Sensors and tech (put a sensor in it) with Dr. Bradley J. Heins - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 27:07

4M ago27:07

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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! Bradley is unsupervised! Can you guess what he chose to talk about? That's right, sensors! Join Brad as he discusses the sensors he has at the WCROC Dairy in Morris and what he sees coming in the future. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 61…

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UMN Extension Nutrient Management Podcast

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Watershed planning and nitrate reduction 45:53

4M ago45:53

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In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about watershed planning and nitrate reduction. What are watershed plans and what goes into them? How do watershed plans affect nutrient management decision-making? What should farmers know about edge-of-field and nutrient management planning in relation to water quality goals? Guest…

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