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May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  The topic of mental health is one that is near and dear to my heart.  Because of that, we host podcast episodes each year related to this topic.  To see a complete list of mental health-related episodes, click here. Today, we are thrilled to have Chelsey Byers with us to chat with us about dementia and agriculture.  Chelsey has a vast array of experiences with this issue and offers practical tips and pointers for families navigating this challenging diagnosis. Contact Info for Chelsey Byers (Email)  clbyers@illinois.edu  (Website) https://extension.illinois.edu/staff/chelsey-byers  Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Farm Families Coping with Dementia (FFCD) Study link - https://gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/dementia-educational/ Dementia Stats - https://dementiadatahub.org/explore-data/map.html What is Dementia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s10iPESAHmI&t=1s Local Area Agency on Aging (AAA):  In Texas, search by zip code here - https://resources.hhs.texas.gov/pages/find-services  National Institute on Aging https://www.nia.nih.gov/ Alzheimer's Association – https://www.alz.org/Alz.org 10 signs of dementia - https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/10_signs Seeking help - https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/memory-loss-concerns Getting a diagnosis - https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/diagnosis/medical_tests Current medications - https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/treatments Legal documents and Alz - https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/financial-legal-planning/legal-documents Support groups - https://www.alz.org/help-support/community/support-groups Help line:  https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Succession Planning: https://www.fbfs.com/learning-center/what-you-need-to-know-about-farm-succession-planning Having a conversation to stop driving - https://www.thehartford.com/resources/mature-market-excellence/family-conversations-with-older-drivers   Referral systems and Community Services 211 – a one stop shop that offers referral to services relating to basic human needs, health insurance programs and employment supports: https://uwm211.org/ Find local services for older adults:  https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx Local Services: https://acl.gov/ltc/basic-needs/finding-local-services National Institute on Aging resources: Advance Care Planning: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/advance-care-planning Long-term Care: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/long-term-care   U.S Department of Veterans Affairs resources  Dementia caregiving resources and safety: https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/pages/Alzheimers_and_Dementia_Care.asp VA Caregiver Support Program: https://www.caregiver.va.gov/ U of I Extension program - Communication challenges and strategies for helping people with dementia -  When an individual has dementia, communication can be very difficult as the disease advances. Forgetfulness, agitation, repetition, and mood fluctuations can make interactions and caregiving stressful and frustrating, and many worry that they will say or do the wrong thing and make matters worse. Learn about common communication problems caused by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and strategies for better interactions and visits. Farm Hope is a program of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension & the Texas A&M Telehealth Institute offering free counseling services to any Texan involved in agriculture or their family members.  Contact Dr. Mikaela Spooner for more information at 979-436-0700.   Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, and AgTexas      

Dr. Smith discusses the importance of getting the most out of your calf crop through health and nutrition programs.  These are programs that improve the value of your calves and cost very little to implement.  There are numerous ways to increase this very valuable asset and spend very little doing it and Dr. Smith discusses all of them.  I hope you enjoy the discussion and if you have questions don't hesitate to contact us at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Amarillo.  Danny

Impressive presentation focused on management of pastures, growing grasses, tools available, research projects, and brush management.  Dr. Morgan Treadwell is a range specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and highly respected for the work she does in these areas.  Thank you to Dr. Treadwell for sharing 

Excellent discussion and education related to Beef Nutrition.  This is the first of a two part series were we talk about protein and energy needs of cows and heifers during different times of year and reproduction.  We also discussed knowing your hay.  This discussion included hay testing, understanding test results, sampling, important results to make decisions on supplementation, examples of hay tested after the recent wildfires, testing variations and types of hay, risk avoidance from prussic acid and nitrates in certain hay, and frost/drought issues that might impact these risk factors.  Dr. Jason Smith, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension led the discussion and provided outstanding information.   We will be following this program up with the second program focused on decisions on supplementation and feed sources available.  This should be a great followup to this program.

As producers and landowners are picking up the pieces after the Panhandle wildfires, there are a number of resources available to help.  This episode highlights those resources and provides infomration about how others who are interested can help in the recovery efforts. Dr. Bart Fischer from the Ag and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University walks us through the various USDA programs for which those landowners and producers impacted by fires may qualify.   Dr. Monty Dozier explains the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension efforts on the ground, including the livestock supply points.  He also highlights ongoing needs for those who may wish to donate. Miquela Smith, MPH, reminds us of the importance of caring for our own mental health during this time and reminds us how important it is to watch out for our neighbors during this time.  If anyone has questions or needs additional infomration or resources, please do not hesitate to contact me at tdowell@tamu.edu or 806-677-5600, our podcast guests (info below), or your local County Extension Agent.    Contact Info for Dr. Bart Fischer Email  Website Agricultural and Food Policy Center   Contact Info for Dr. Monty Dozier Email   Contact Info for Miquela Smith  Email Website   Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Panhandle Wildfire Relief Resources Texas Agriculture Law Blog Post about Resources  Prior podcast episode with Stephanie Fryer Texas FSA Offices   Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, Texas Ranch Sales and AgTexas  

It's been a hot summer, and we're ready for fall!  We're gearing up for deer season in this episode!  We talk with Jacob Dykes of Texas A&M Agrilife Extension about food plots, the hunting forecast for this year, and much more!    Email us at wildpodcast@tamuk.edu For more information: https://rwfm.tamu.edu/people/dykes-jacob/ https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast   https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/

We will be uploading a 3 part series on Small Grain/Wheat production starting with a discussion with Dr. Calvin Trostle.  Dr. Trostle is an agronomist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and works in a variety of cropping systems including small grains.  He talks about variety testing, the "pick list" and how it is determined, fertility needs and timing, seed treatment, certified seed, and much more.   We will be following this discussion up with more from Dr. Jourdan Bell, Dr. Jackie Rudd, and Steelee Fischbacher.  You will want to here all of these in the coming days.

Outstanding conversation with Range Management Specialist Dr. Tim Steffens, North Region AgriLife Extension Agents, and a few producers.  Dr. Steffens is with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and West Texas A&M and brings a variety of experiences and knowledge with drought, grasses, livestock, and management.  He gets into all aspects of manageing rangelands and decisions related to grazing and livestock during this conversation and answers questions from the participants during the presentation.  I think you will enjoy the conversation and thought provoking discussion.    

Carbon Credits… it's an emerging market that many ranchers are very uncertain about.  Today we'll unravel some of the questions on this complex topic stemming from a webinar put out by the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management.  My guests are Dr. Clay Mathis (King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management), carbon credit expert Dr. Jason Sawyer (Chief Science Officer for the East Foundation), and Attorney Tiffany Lashmet, (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension).  Click On Links Below: Webinar: Should I Sell My Carbon Credits? A Decision Guide for Ranchers Official White Paper #workingranchmagazine #workingranchnation #justinmills.wyocowboy #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #gelbvieh #zoetisus #akaushi #biozyme #rancheducation #cocoras #carboncredits #KRIRM #tamu

Focused on plant available water, soil/water relationships, web Soil Survey information and its uses, irrigation systems, soil moisture sensors, etc. This discussion includes; Dr. Dana Porter, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Dr. Craig Bednarz, WTAMU and Texas A&M AgriLife Research Dr. David Parker, WTAMU and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

In Part III of our superb series, Designing Postsecondary Alternatives for Rural Learners, produced in collaboration with and underwritten by one of our most exciting new partners, PelotonU. Michelle chats with three terrific guests about pathways for collaboration with rural communities: Laura Wise, Program Director for the Michigan State University College Advising Corps (MSUCAC), which supports college access for low-income, first-generation, and under-represented students; Regan Kelly from TNTP, who oversees academic work and leads teams of experts to support literacy instruction in districts across the state of Tennessee; and Maria Luna-Torres, Project Director at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, where she manages the implementation of AgriLife's Rural Student Success demonstration project. Wise discusses the mission of her organization, the challenges she observes when college advisors enter rural communities to support students, and best practices for organizations to follow to more effectively engage with their communities. Kelly talks about the lessons she has learned from her work in Tennessee and tips for success in partnering with rural communities. Luna-Torres touches on lessons learned from her experience as Director of the Rural Student Success Initiative, and how she approaches outreach in a state as large as Texas. This episode, and the entire four-part series, is sponsored by PelotonU, whose innovative and regionally accredited degree options flip the script on higher education and allow learners to fit college around their lives rather than fitting their lives around college. Learners can try it for six weeks risk-free with no money down. Visit PelotonU.org to get started.

Dr. Peter Dotray, Professor and Extension Weed Science Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Instructor at Texas Tech University provides and in-depth discussion at a recent on-line educational meeting.  He covered early season management and challenges of resistant weeds and more.  This was an very informative and detailed presentation from one of the best and most respected weed scientist in the nation.  If interested in joining future educational programs on line please register on   

On this episode of the Texoma Cattleman, Cody Maxwell- Fannin County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has a special guest, Austin Miles with Texas Farm Credit join him on the show. Austin and Cody discuss Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Rainfall Index Insurance (PRF).

Dr. Megan Clayton, Associate Professor and Extension Range Specialist at Texas A&M Agrilife Extension in Corpus Christi, tells us all we need need to know about introduced bluestems in Texas. To recommend ideas or topics send us a message at wildpodcast@tamuk.edu For more information on today's episode: https://ccag.tamu.edu/people/clayton-ph-d-megan/ https://secure.touchnet.com/C21490_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=13419&FROMQRCODE=true For music credits see:  https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast

A conversation with Megan Eikner, a local agriculture and natural resource agent with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Her job is wide-ranging and complex, but it’s largely educational in nature. She helps local farmers understand the latest ag science and research, sharing with them the techniques that work best for the Texas Panhandle. A native of southeast Colorado, Megan also explains why she decided to plant herself in Amarillo. This episode is sponsored by Blue Handle Publishing and Bivins Pointe.

In this episode of the TNLA Green Report we interview Tiffany Lashmet, author of the Texas Agriculture Law Blog. Tiffany is an associate professor and extension specialist for the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension.  In our interview we covered the Water of the United States update, liability on pesticide drift, landowner liability, and property rights.  Be sure to listen to the episode and check out Tiffany's blog at https://agrilife.org/texasaglaw/about/.  

Tiffany Lashmet, Associate Professor and Agricultural Law Specialist with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, joins us to discuss the new adopted regulations of the Texas Department of Agriculture on hemp production. She also helps us understand the difference between hemp and “marijuana” as its more traditional known in the criminal law context. Joins us for an interesting discussion on the intersection of criminal law and ag law.

In this first full episode, we discuss what Better Living for Texans does to serve the 254 counties in Texas, how BLT fits into the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension umbrella and the programs we offer to our community.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.Guest: Renda Nelson, Better Living for Texans Program Director

Special use property tax valuation is an important consideration for rural Texas landowners.  I am thrilled to have Cassie Gresham with us to talk about the different types of tax valuation options for people in agriculture, what is required to receive this special use valuation, the policy reasons behind the valuation, and what happens if land is taken out of the qualifying agricultural use. Contact Info for Cassie Gresham (Phone) 512.894.5426 (Email) cgresham@braungresham.com (Website) https://braungresham.com/meet-the-team/cassie-gresham/   Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show   Texas Comptroller website for special use valuation Texas Parks & Wildlife website for wildlife valuation Plateau Land & Wildlife Management free events  Texas A&M AgriLife Extension wildlife management valuation

Digging into the reasons plants flourish. In This Podcast: We delve deeper into the relationship between plant roots and healthy soil with Jake Mowrer. He explains why the soil changes when plant roots extend through it's layers, and lessons learned from the dustbowl times regarding soil degradation. Through his simple explanations, it is easier to understand the nature of soil make-up. And, he shares simple tips on how to improve soil quality.  Don't miss an episode! Click here to sign up for podcast updatesor visit www.urbanfarm.org/podcast Jake was raised on a farm in north Georgia where his family produced broiler chickens and beef cattle.  Growing up, the work was often hard, but the food was always good. Life on the farm is a good way to gain an appreciation for the connectivity of food production in our daily lives. Jake now works with farmers in Texas as a Texas A&M faculty member in the Soil and Crop Science Department, and as an Extension Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to communicate the importance of managing soil as a natural resource. Go to www.urbanfarm.org/deeproots for more information and links on this podcast, and to find our other great guests. 471: Jake Mowrer on Deep Roots in Soil

In this episode sorghum farmer and Leadership Sorghum Class II graduate Greg Glover from Amarillo, Texas, along with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Economist Mark Welch, Ph.D., join us to discuss the Master Marketer program taking place in Lubbock, Texas, this year and their perspective on grain marketing today.  Glover discusses his current marketing tools and strategies as well as what he plans to implement in the future. Welch shares the goals of the Master Marketer program through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and other resources farmers can take advantage of to help formulate their marketing plan based on their operation. 

I'm excited to have Dr. Jason Johnson, a District Economist for Texas A&M Agrilife Extension on the show today to talk about Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Insurance, more commonly referred to as rainfall insurance.  As Dr. Johnson explains, this is an insurance product through the USDA Risk Management Agency that allows a producer to essentially insure average rainfall for his or her area, and receive an indemnity payment if no rainfall occurs.  This episode will provide an overview of the program and walks you through the four decisions that must be made in order to enroll.  We also talk about how to sign up, including the deadline to do so, who you can purchase through, and how the RMA shares in the premium cost. Contact Info for Dr. Jason Johnson (Phone) (254) 968-4144 (Email) jljohnson@tamu.edu (Website) http://agecon.tamu.edu/faculty-staff/faculty/johnson-jason/    Links to Information Mentioned on the Show RMA Pasture, Rangeland and Forage website RMA Decision Tool and Grid Locator RMA Pasture Range Forage Frequently Asked Questions  

Today is an extremely important topic, not just for those of us involved in agriculture, but for everyone.  My colleague, Andy Crocker, is an Extension Program Specialist in Gerontology and Health with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension.  We talk about the importance of having conversations and thinking through our plans and desires concerning our end of life planning.  From determining who will serve as an agent under a Power of Attorney, to ensuring that everyone understands your wishes in an Advanced Healthcare Directive, there are a number of considerations and conversations that need to be had.  We also talk through several key documents that people should consider drafting, including the Advanced Healthcare Directive, medical Power of Attorney, Power of Attorney, and, depending on the circumstances, an Out-of-Hospital Do Not Resuscitate Order.  We discuss the difference in these documents and the requirements to draft them in Texas. Finally, we focus on issues surrounding long-term care planning, including medicare qualification, the look-back period, and the estate recovery program.   Contact Info for Andy Crocker Website: https://amarillo.tamu.edu/facultystaff/andrew-crocker-m-s/  Email: abcrocker@ag.tamu.edu Phone: (806)677-5600 ext. 664 Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcrocker    Links to Info Mentioned on the Show Texas-specific statutory forms for POA, medical POA, advanced healthcare directive, and DNRs Resources to locate info for other states Article on long-term care planning Guide to the Medicade Estate Recovery Program

Pepper Stewart Show Watch it at Farm and Ranch TV episode 97 - Hosted by Pepper Stewart in studio Tex Travis and Cody Maxwell from Texas A&M Agrilife Extension fannin County. Talked Cattle Programs, PBR Highlights, Facebook Leaks, Kids, Guns, and Tide pods.New music video from Whiskey Kate and upcoming movie trailer with Ethan Hawke As always plenty Cattle news, prices, and stories from around the globe. Tune in each week for some more Ranch, Rodeo & Randomness. More info on the show visit PepperStewart.com

Appreciating the relationship between plant roots and the life in the soil. In This Podcast: We meet Jake Mowrer and understand what brought him to his studies on soil and the relationships between crop roots and the complex community of life in the world beneath us.  This often-invisible world is so essential to the foods that we eat, and the interaction between the subterranean portion of crops and the microbial lifeforms there are easily overlooked. We learn more about what is happening between these elements and why this is crucial to our semi-finite resource of soil.    Don't miss an episode! Click here to sign up for weekly podcast updates or visit www.urbanfarm.org/podcast Jake was raised on a farm in north Georgia where his family produced broiler chickens and beef cattle.  Growing up, the work was often hard, but the food was always good.  Life on the farm is a good way to gain an appreciation for the connectivity of food production in our daily lives.  Jake now works with farmers in Texas as a Texas A&M faculty member in the Soil and Crop Science Department, and as an Extension Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to communicate the importance of managing soil as a natural resource.  His research has become focused on the way that crop roots behave in their soil environment to better understand the best practices for keeping soils continuously functional & productive, both for people and the ecosystems we inhabit. Go to www.urbanfarm.org/texassoil for more information and links on this podcast, and to find our other great guests.

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, experiences, and interests related to agricultural law.   Links mentioned in this episode: Texas Agriculture Law Blog   Music by Tell Runyan