Podcasts about Alfalfa

Send us a textIn this episode of Please Don't Spoil The Movie, we're revisiting one of our all-time favorites, the 1994 comedy classic The Little Rascals. A group of mischievous boys face their biggest crisis yet: Alfalfa falling head over heels for Darla, threatening their “No Girls Allowed” club. 

This week, the Alfalfa Pod tackles the WNBA spectacle before diving into the high-stakes reality of AI, the 'surplus human' crisis, and the 3-year window to escape the underclass.Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast

What starts with a wild Burning Man confession evolves into a deep debate on the fabric of existence.Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast

Celeste Lewis, longtime manager of the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center (PMDAC), joins host Kate Savage to reflect on more than a decade of transformation at this Lexington cultural hub. Celeste traces the building's evolution from a retail block to a multi-use arts center, noting key milestones like the closure of beloved venues Alfalfa's and Ann Tower Gallery, changes in gallery spaces, and how the center navigated challenges—including revitalizing underutilized floors through crucial ARPA funding. She details the diversity and purpose of PMDAC's three galleries, the explosion of community engagement in the newly renovated event and rehearsal spaces, and the joys and logistics of programming for both Moondance Amphitheater and the upcoming Phoenix Park amphitheater. Along the way, Celeste and Kate touch on the vital role the arts play in community vitality and share how Lexington's collaborative spirit keeps the arts scene both accessible and ever-evolving.For more and to connect with us, visit https://www.artsconnectlex.org/art-throb-podcast.html

Alfalfa is a known crop that is grown all over Wisconsin for livestock consumption. But it is also a productive cover crop and has many sustainability aspects when its used as a cover crop. Dr. Emily Meccage is the Senior Manger of Research and development for Forage Genetics International. She says farmers look to be more sustainable while also looking towards profit. Alfalfa answers a lot of those problems and questions. In positions like hers researchers look to focus on sustainability to keep farmers going for the next generation. Dr. Emily Meccage also touches on incentives for those that are able to be successful with growing these crops, but also knows in some areas it can be more difficult. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This episode pivots from the "Great Jeans" culture war to the reality of the AI endgame to red flags and pizza... so something for everyone.Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast

In this episode, Matt Dye discusses the establishment and management of alfalfa as a food plot crop. He emphasizes the importance of proper soil preparation, planting techniques, and weed control strategies to ensure a successful alfalfa stand. The podcast also highlights the nutritional benefits of alfalfa for wildlife, particularly deer, and its versatility throughout the seasons. Matt shares personal experiences and insights to encourage listeners to consider alfalfa as a reliable food source for their properties.

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From a six-figure crypto trading disaster to what Hunter Biden's crack addiction can teach us about building good habits, this episode goes completely off the rails.Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast

This episode was recorded at the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nevada.Dr. Kononoff begins with some renewable fuels history. Since the renewable fuels standard in 2007, corn production for ethanol has increased to around 50% of the crop going to ethanol production. With the subsequent increase in fuel has come an increase in distillers grains and the industry has learned how to use them to feed cattle better. Later, the government created additional policy for next-stage renewable fuels, which has spurred biodiesel production. Currently, just under 50% of the soybean crop goes to fuel production. Soybean meal availability has increased and costs have decreased over the past few years. Most of the soybean oil is solvent-extracted.   (5:57)Dr. Lock talks about increased acres of high-oleic soybeans in dairy-soybean crossover states. He summarizes some of the work his group has done on feeding high-oleic roasted whole soybeans as a replacement for soybean meal in the diet, citing the benefits of the oil in the diet as well as increased bypass protein. (15:41)The panel discusses whether canola meal, which is fairly high in oleic acid, would show similar benefits to feeding whole roasted soybeans. They also talk about how tariffs may or may not impact canola meal and canola oil prices. (24:26)Over time, the dairy industry has moved away from alfalfa as a protein source and toward soybean meal. The panel discusses the pros and cons of this change. (26:46)Dr. Kononoff gives his perspective on just how much soybean meal can be fed in dairy cow diets. Nitrogen excretion is an important consideration. He reminds the audience that renewable fuels policy is the reason behind many of the feed ingredient changes we've observed in the past 15-20 years, and that policy can change very rapidly. He emphasizes the industry needs to remain nimble and prepared to adapt. The panel also touches on pricing of feed ingredients in different parts of the country and how distillers grains are currently used in dairy diets. (31:08)Panelists share their take-home thoughts. (40:49)Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.  If you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll mail you a shirt.

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Headlines on today's episode include:-Rain Good for Corn Pollination, But Watch for Disease-Missouri pastures some of best in U.S.-Warm, wet weather having mixed impact on alfalfa-Previewing this week's USDA cattle reports-Survey shows ag economy slowdown contributing to less precision ag adoptionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From a $1.5M poker win against Phil Ivey to a front-page war with Mark Zuckerberg, the boys share their unbelievable origin stories. We then dive into the "Microstrategy for Ethereum" playbook and explain why the current crypto bubble could dwarf 2021.Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast

Developing a new variety of alfalfa doesn't happen overnight. Dave Witte is the Project Manager at Forage Genetics International. He explains the development process. "We start with about 300,000 plants in our breeding nurseries. We spend four or five years monitoring those plants, putting a lot of stress on those plants." He also explains the elements FGI takes into consideration during development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill delivered a powerful and wide-ranging program that covered urgent issues impacting California agriculture. The show kicked off with a look at the extreme summer heat and the high-quality produce it's bringing in — from juicy watermelons and cantaloupes to booming table grapes and strawberries. “Summertime is here, and the crops are on fire — in a good way,” said Papagni. The conversation quickly turned to wildfire preparedness and the new federal stance on forest management. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins testified that the USDA is elevating the national fire preparedness level and removing regulatory hurdles like the roadless rule, which has long restricted forest service access. McGill noted that California media is pushing back on the changes, but he emphasized that new fire roads could provide vital fire breaks and improve emergency response. The show's central feature was an in-depth interview with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities, offering an unfiltered look at the state of the hay and alfalfa markets. Foglio painted a sobering picture: freight costs are rising, dairy operations are increasingly relying on canola and silage instead of local hay, and long-term prospects for Central Valley alfalfa are grim. “Alfalfa in the Central Valley is going bye-bye soon,” Papagni declared, highlighting a potential shift to out-of-state sourcing. The episode also tackled the sensitive issue of immigration, centered on a cannabis farm in Camarillo found employing over 360 undocumented immigrants, including minors. Papagni and McGill criticized state leaders for politicizing immigration enforcement while failing to address exploitation. “This isn't just a political issue—it's a humanitarian one,” McGill said. The team concluded with a preview of part two of the Foglio interview airing tomorrow, promising even more insights into the future of ag markets, water scarcity, and regulatory hurdles. As always, listeners are encouraged to email story ideas to nick@agnetmedia.com and subscribe to the AgNet West podcast for the full interviews.

Erika Rodbell is a Forage Research Agronomist with Forage Genetics International. She works out of the location in Nampa, ID. She talks about the difference in alfalfa varieties in different regions in the US. "So in Wisconsin, you have the opposite water problem that we have in the West....those are two very distinct extremes that alfalfa has to be bred to withstand. They have to withstand wet. I like to call it wet feet. They also have to be able to withstand drought conditions." She explains alfalfa traits that thrive in Wisconsin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines on today's episode include:-Grassley frustrated with Brazil's ethanol tariffs-Running out of time for old crop-Where is all the soy oil going?-Alfalfa can help control problem resistant weeds-Soybean leader says transportation exemption keySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Renz is a professor and extension specialist, focusing in alfalfa and pasture weed management. He gives us a look at how the wet spring has allowed for weed issues to advance quickly. He says scouting is key right now, and notes herbicide carryover is becoming more problematic to top quality alfalfa management and keeping record of what herbicide goes where is key.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This is the second in the series of paintings of the old west as it was left.  The paintings were by acclaimed cowboy artist Fred Oldfield and acclaimed because they so obviously were lived by the man who painted them.  This is my favorite, notes Dorothy Wilhelm. Although the photo of Fred comes from Eastern Washington, everyone knows the feeling when the sky literally seems to close down around you. This description of Fred's life comes from the Fred Oldfield Western Heritage Center: Fred Oldfield had a passion and appreciation for life that is reflected in his work. His colors are bold and powerful like the beauty he saw in his surroundings. Fred was born in Alfalfa, Washington in 1918 and grew up on the Yakima Indian Reservation near Toppenish. He never knew a permanent home during his early years and held many jobs as he was growing up. Most often, he worked as a cowhand. He remembers nights on the prairie so cold that he would literally set tumbleweeds on fire, to lie down in the warm spot they made as they burned. “You could sleep for about two hours before the cold woke you up” he'd recall. His collectors are drawn to these stories and early experiences that he tells with his brush and canvas. He did not realize that he had potential as an artist until he painted a flower on a bunkhouse wall when he was about 17. He also painted a frame around it and a nail to hang it on “and it really looked like a thistle.” Fred sold his first painting in Alaska, working on discarded 9″x 9″ linoleum tiles, they were sold for him by his landlady, a woman with an incredible sales ability. The lady, whom he laughingly describes as his first agent, was able to get as much as $10 each for his work–a fortune in 1941. When the war started, he headed back to the States to join the Army, painting patriotic scenes on leather jackets worn by fellow travelers on the boat. It was while he was in the Army that he really got excited about painting and began to think he might make a living as an artist. After the war, he attended art school in Seattle under the G.I. Bill and began painting murals on walls in Alaska, Canada and throughout the Northwest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your AI chatbot just had a Nazi meltdown and the FBI officially buried the Epstein files. This is the financial playbook for when reality itself starts to feel like a psyop.Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast

What if you could clone your mind to serve others 24/7? Tyler sits down with Arman Assadi—AI entrepreneur, founder of Steno.ai, and mastermind behind Tyler's own AI twin—to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing business, investing, and personal growth.From building Tony Robbins' AI assistant to developing game-changing investor tools, Arman shares what it really takes to stay relevant in a fast-moving tech world—and how entrepreneurs can own the outcome by leaning into innovation instead of fearing it.This episode dives deep into:How AI twins are transforming thought leadership and investor relationsThe truth about anxiety, innovation, and staying ahead in businessWhy flow state and tech don't have to live in separate worldsHow to use AI as a personal coach to challenge your thinkingPurpose, pivots, and finding fulfillment in the process—not just the outcomeWhether you're tech-savvy or just getting started with AI, this conversation will push your perspective and show you how to lead with both wisdom and edge.

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We break down how to future-proof your career from AI, debate a viral NYT article on the state of modern dating, and question a billionaire's decision to diversify.Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast

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This one gets heated. From a raw, first-hand account from family on the ground in Iran to the future of New York City's economy, this Alfalfa pod covers it all.Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!What happens when a child star walks away from Hollywood at the height of his career to embrace poverty, faith, and radical simplicity? Bug Hall, best known as Alfalfa from "The Little Rascals," takes us on his extraordinary journey from Hollywood sets to homesteading.Bug's story begins with an unexpected casting call that launched him into stardom at age 8. Over the next two decades, he appeared in approximately 100 film and TV productions, culminating in an Emmy nomination. But beneath the success lurked struggles with substance abuse starting as early as age 11. While many child stars' stories end in tragedy, Bug's took a remarkable turn when he encountered Catholicism through Father Ripperger, a renowned exorcist priest.The conversation delves into Bug's profound spiritual awakening and his controversial decision to "self-cancel" - walking away from Hollywood entirely after concluding the entertainment industry is fundamentally incompatible with his Catholic faith. "I fundamentally reject the idea that Catholics can change Hollywood from within," Bug explains. "The entire foundation of filmmaking is sodomitical."Most compelling is Bug's embrace of voluntary poverty as a path to freedom rather than deprivation. Living with minimal overhead expenses on a farm, building structures by hand, and raising his children in a lifestyle centered on prayer and simplicity, Bug challenges our modern assumptions about success and fulfillment. "Poverty only sucks if you're desperately trying to get out of it," he reflects. "When you embrace it, there's something psychologically freeing about letting go of the rat race."Now building a timber-frame stone house in Arkansas "designed to stand 500 years," Bug shares practical wisdom about sustainable living, the psychological benefits of direct stewardship over land, and the profound peace that comes from radical fidelity to conscience. His testimony offers a powerful alternative to our culture's relentless pursuit of more.Sponsored by Recusant Cellars, an unapologetically Catholic and pro-life winery from Washington state. Use code BASED at checkout for 10% off! https://recusantcellars.com/Support the showSponsored by Recusant Cellars, an unapologetically Catholic and pro-life winery from Washington state. Use code BASED at checkout for 10% off! https://recusantcellars.com/********************************************************Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssRumble: https://rumble.com/c/AvoidingBabylon

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This episode dives deep into the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, unpacks the "No Kings" protest movement, and explores a wild governance theory: What if we ran states like companies with CEOs?Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast

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The streets of LA are a mess, Waymos are getting torched, and we're trying to figure out what's real and what's a psyop in the escalating immigration debate...Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast

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Is Bitcoin headed to $300k before a crash back to $50k? We debate the massive Circle IPO, the truth about nicotine's 'benefits,' the "Enhanced Games" (all-drug Olympics) and the AI white-collar reckoning that's already here...Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast

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Why are billion-dollar firms piling into Bitcoin and ETH (is SBET the MicroStrategy of ETH?

We dive into global population collapse, the robot investing gold rush, and why recycling is probably a scam.

Should Growers Spray Their Alfalfa for Pests? Minimizing Costs for Cattle Producers Adding Perennials to the Landscape   00:01:05 – Should Growers Spray Their Alfalfa for Pests?: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, kicks off the show, reminding alfalfa growers of what insects they could be seeing and if they should spray. Crop Insects in Kansas   00:12:05 – Minimizing Costs for Cattle Producers: K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, Jason Warner, and K-State agricultural economist, Dustin Pendell, continue today's show as they converse about what cattle producers should track and manage if they are hoping to minimize costs. AgManager.info KFMA   00:23:05 – Adding Perennials to the Landscape: Ending today's show is K-State Research and Extension Central Kansas horticulture agent, Jason Graves, discussing the importance of soil health for adding heat-loving perennials to the home landscape.      Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

We're diving headfirst into whether $10M is actually a nightmare and what happens after the money chase ends.Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast

This episode tackles the elusive "enough" number, a wild 100%+ yield strategy, and the profound quest for meaning once the money game is won.Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast

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AI Doomsday by 2035? We unpack the terrifying plan (and a wild tax hack to get rich before it hitsWelcome to the Alfalfa Podcast