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The latest from Mississippi State University Extension's Farm and Family Radio Show.

Mississippi State Extension

  • Jan 10, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 4m AVG DURATION
  • 52 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Farm and Family Podcast

Spider-Looking Webs in Your Trees

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 4:59


Today we're talking about spider-looking webs in your trees.

Dixie National Sale of Champions

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 4:59


Today we're talking about Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions.

Food Deserts: How They Impact Our Lives

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 4:59


Sarah Muhamad, Dietetic Intern

Thermal Image Technology Improves Poultry Houses

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 4:59


Today we're talking about how thermal image technology improves poultry houses.

Give Your Herd an Annual Review

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 4:59


Brandi Karisch, Beef Cattle Specialist

Reproduction Weevils in Forestry

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 4:59


Today we're talking about reproduction weevils in forestry. 

Dixie National Junior Roundup

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 4:59


p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica} Dean Jousan, 4-H Livestock Specialist

Impacts of Littering

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 5:00


Today, we're talking about the impacts of littering.

Updates on Emerald Ash Borer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 4:59


Dr. Blake Layton gives updates on the emerald ash borer.

Western National 4-H Roundup

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 4:59


4-H Livestock Specialist Dr. Dean Jousan gives information about the Western National 4-H Roundup.

Evaluating AIM for CHangE Project

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2019 4:59


Dr. Connie Baird Thomas evaluates the AIM for CHangE project.

Importance of Protecting Animals in Cold Temperatures

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 4:59


Kimberly Woodruff talks about the importance of protecting animals in cold temperatures.

How to Get More Fiber in Your Diet

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 4:59


Kentauria Henley, dietetic intern, talks about fiber with Amy Myers.

What Do I Want Out of My Forest Land?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 4:59


Dr. Randy Rousseau, Mississippi State University Extension professor, speaks about forest landowners and their options.

Raw Pet Food Diet

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 4:59


Today we're speaking with Abbey Schnedler, Mississippi State University Extension apprentice in Food Science about pet food.

AIM for CHangE: Delta Coalitions

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 4:59


Today we're talking with Marven Cantave, MSU Extension agent, about the Aim for Change Project and Delta Coalitions.

Healthy Eating & Portion Control

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 4:59


Amy speaks with Madison Welch, MSU dietetic intern, about heatly eating and portion control.

New Local Flavor Program

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 4:59


Announcer: Farm and Family is a production of the Mississippi State University Extension service. Amy Meyers: Today, we're talking about the new Local Flavor program. Hello, I'm Amy Myers and welcome to Farm and Family. Today, we're speaking with Dr. James Barnes, Mississippi State University associate Extension professor. Dr. Barnes, Mississippi State University Extension has launched the Local Flavor program. Why do we need the Local Flavor program?

Selecting/Caring for a Real Christmas Tree

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 4:59


Dr. John Kushla gives tips about how to select and take care of a real Christmas tree.

Matching Cattle Requirements to Available Feeds

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 5:00


Dr. Brandi Karisch talks about matching cattle requirements to available feeds.

Measuring Physical Activities in Communities

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 4:59


AIM for ChangE Team member Megan Holmes gives an inside look at exactly what is going on with initial data collection and how our MSU departments work together to serve the Delta.

"Food as a Business" Workshops

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 4:59


Eva McCormick talks about the “Food as a Business: Disaster Preparedness for Food Businesses,” which is a one-day workshop for agricultural producers, food processors, cottage food operators, food retail establishments, and other agricultural based businesses.

Savvy Shopping at the Grocery Store

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 4:59


Dietetic intern Haley Shrell gives tips about how to "shop savvy" at the grocery store.

Tax Advantages of Timber Ownership

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 4:59


Forest landowners have to pay taxes, but does forest ownership provide benefits with regard to taxation?

How Littering Harms Wildlife & Humans

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 5:00


Dr. Daryl Jones gives information about how littering harms wildlife and humans.

New Project Manager: AIM for CHangE

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 4:59


Today, we're introducing the new project manager for Aim for Change Initiative, Masey Smith.

Local Food Workshop: Soil to Shelf

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 4:59


Learn about Soil to Shelf, a local food workshop, with Dr. James Barnes and Dr. Rachael Carter.

New Information on Cockroach Control

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 4:59


Dr. Blake Layton, Mississippi State University Extension Entomologist, talks about new information on cockroach control.

Recouping Reforestation Costs

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2019 4:59


Today we're talking about recouping reforestation costs.

Giving Horses/Ponies as Gifts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 4:59


Today we're talking about giving horses or ponies as gifts.

MS State Extension AIM for CHangE Initiative

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 4:59


Dr. David Buys, State Health Specialist, talks about Mississippi State University Extension's AIM for CHangE Initiative.

Guard Against Fraud: Charitable Donations

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 4:59


Susan Cosgrove speaks with Amy Myers about guarding against fraud when making charitable donations.

Food Safety Before, After, During Emergency

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 4:59


p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Helvetica} Today we're talking about food safety before, after, and during weather emergencies.

Importance of Reducing Wildfire Risk

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 4:59


Today, we're talking about the importance of reducing wildfire risk.

Seed Costs, Productivity & Return: Cool Season Annual Grasses

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 4:59


Dr. Rocky Lemus explains seed costs, productivity, and return with cool season annual grasses.

Importance of Premarital Education

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 4:59


Associate Professor Dr. Joe Wilmeth and Family Life Specialist Dr. Elisha Hardman explain just how imporant premarital education is.

Fall Army Worms, Bermuda Grass Stem Maggots

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 4:59


Dr. Blake Layton talks about fall armyworms and bermudagrass stem maggots.

Wild Hogs & Disease Issues

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 4:59


Today we're talking about wild hogs and disease issues.

Leaves Changing Color

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 4:59


Forestry Specialist John Kushla talks about why leaves change color in the fall.

4-H Livestock Skillathon

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 4:59


Today we're talking about Mississippi 4-H Livestock Skillathon.

Healthy Kitchen

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 4:59


Learn how to create a healthy kitchen environment with dietetic intern Turner Sanderson.

Update on Tree Stands

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 5:00


Dr. John Long talks about updates on tree stand safety.

Child Identity Theft

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 4:59


Today we're talking about protecting your child from identity theft.

Reforestation through Tree Planting

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 4:59


Dr. John Kushla talks about reforestation through tree planting.

Dairy Margin Coverage Program

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 4:59


Today we're talking about the dairy margin coverage program with Dr. Amanda Stone.

Important Reminders: Preventing House Fires

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 5:00


Extension Associate Sylvia Clark talks about the important reminders of preventing house fires.

Winter Weather Preparedness

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 4:59


Anne Howard Hilbun-Benoit, Extension faculty instructor in the Center for Government and Community Development at Mississippi State University Extension, speaks about winter weather preparedness.

Finding Your Way through the Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 4:59


Today, we’re talking about Finding Your Way through the Woods.

Site Preparation: 1st Step to Regeneration

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 4:59


Today we're talking about site preparation, the first step to regeneration.

Managing Beef Cattle for Winter

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 5:00


Winter is a challenging time for managing beef cattle. Specialist Dr. Brandi Karisch talks about what  you can do.

Tasty Recipes with Winter Squash

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 4:59


Learn about some tasty recipes with winter squash.

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