2002 Better Farming Radio Archives

December 30-31, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Grain Crops Specialist Dr. Erick Larson talks about the kind of year that Mississippi wheat producers had in 2002. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Horticulturist Dr. David Nagel talks about the origin and symbolism of New Year's Day food traditions around the world. MP3

December 23-27, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Erick Larson recaps the near record-setting year that corn producers had in Mississippi. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Soybean Specialist Dr. Alan Blaine talks about the soybean production season that ended with Mississippi soybeans having an estimated farm production value of about $261 million, up 58 percent from a year ago. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Fisheries Specialist Dr. Marty Brunson explains how to recycle your real Christmas tree in a way that will improve your fishing this coming spring and summer. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Dairy Specialist Dr. Angelica Chapa reviews the 2002 dairy production season in Mississippi that saw the farm gate value of milk drop an estimated 19 percent from 2001. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester John Auel explains why New Year's Day is an important day for Mississippi loggers. MP3

December 16-20, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. John Anderson provides background information on his preliminary estimate that shows the value of farm production in Mississippi dropped 4 percent from a year ago. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Cotton Specialist Dr. Will McCarty recaps the 2002 cotton production season in Mississippi, a year that saw a potentially record-yielding cotton crop hurt dramatically thanks to 2 months of rain at harvest time. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Rice Specialist Dr. Joe Street explains why the estimated farm value of rice production in Mississippi is down sharply this year. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Blair McKinley talks about the kind of year that Mississippi beef cattle producers had, a year that saw the estimated value of cattle and calves drop 10 percent from a year ago. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Bob Daniels explains why the estimated value of forestry in Mississippi dropped about 5 percent in 2002 and provides his outlook for the state's timber industry in 2003. MP3

December 9-13, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Jim Thomas discusses new irrigation technologies that are available to farmers. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Wildlife Specialist Dr. Ben West explains why every deer hunter needs to know about Chronic Wasting Disease. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Poultry Specialist Dr. Berry Lott has tips for poultry producers on how to make sure their chickens are getting the right amount of water to drink. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Livestock Agent Mike Howell tells beef cattle producers the right way to develop replacement heifers. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Debbie Gaddis tells timberland owners how to plan ahead to reduce taxes and forest management costs. MP3

December 2-6, 2002

Monday: MSU Agricultural Economist Dr. Bill Herndon provides his analysis of the dairy market situation and outlook. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Horticulturist Dr. David Nagel talks about some of the fall vegetable crops that are growing in Mississippi and advises growers on a few key things they need to be doing right now. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Entomologist Dr. Blake Layton talks about results of a just-completed survey about cotton insect losses in Mississippi in 2002. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Swine Specialist Mark Crenshaw provides an update on the status of the national pork check-off program, a program embroiled in controversy as its fate is being decided in the U.S. court system. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Bob Daniels provides an update on Mississippi's timber markets. MP3

November 25-29, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. Charlie Forrest says the latest crop production estimate from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows a sharp decline in row-crop production from a year ago. Forrest explains what that means for crop prices. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Soils Specialist Dr. Larry Oldham explains how the past 2 months of rainy weather will have long-term implications for Mississippi farmers. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Aquaculture Specialist Dr. Jim Steeby provides an update on the catfish industry. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Dairy Specialist Dr. Angelica Chapa previews the 13th annual Mississippi/Louisiana Dairy Management Conference MP3
MSU Extension Forester John Auel explains why New Year's Day is an important day for Mississippi loggers. MP3

November 18-22, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Soybean Specialist Dr. Alan Blaine explains how wet, rainy weather has affected Mississippi's soybean crop. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Cotton Specialist Dr. Will McCarty previews the 19th annual Cotton Production Short Course scheduled for Dec. 4-6 at the Bost Extension Building on the MSU campus. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Herb Willcutt talks about the threat of grain bin fires and advises farmers on how to prevent them. MP3
Thursday: Lisa Stewart, Extension livestock and forage agent, talks about the history and benefits of youth livestock programs in Mississippi. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Andy Londo has some tips on what to do to get ready to plant trees this winter. MP3

November 11-15, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Wildlife Specialist Dr. Ben West offers some quail hunting and habitat management tips. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Cotton Specialist Dr. Will McCarty provides an update on Mississippi's water-soaked cotton crop. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Horticulturist Dr. David Nagel previews the Deep South Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference and Trade Show scheduled for Dec. 4-6 at the President Broadwater Towers Hotel and Conference Center in Biloxi. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Dairy Specialist Dr. Angelica Chapa tells dairy producers how to care for newborn calves. MP3
Friday: Richard Thoms, chairman of the board of the Mississippi Institute for Forest Inventory, talks about the work his group will oversee the next 2 years to inventory the trees on Mississippi's estimated 18 million acres of forestland. MP3

November 4-8, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. Charlie Forrest says the estimated value of farm production in Mississippi this year is about $4.6 billion, more than 6 percent below a year ago. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Fisheries Specialist Dr. Marty Brunson says now is the time to stock fish into new or newly renovated farm ponds. Brunson provides step-by-step information on what to do. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Plant Pathologist Dr. Alan Henn talks about disease and fungus problems that have occurred recently on cotton, soybeans and home lawns. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension 4-H Livestock Specialist Gale Chrestman has tips on the best way to feed horses. MP3
Friday: Orby and Brenda Wright, of Purvis, winners of the Mississippi Forestry Association's Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year award, are featured. MP3

October 28-November 1, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Poultry Specialist Dr. Berry Lott tells poultry producers why it's important to keep chickens warm during the cold winter months and has tips on how to tighten up poultry houses. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Grain Crops Specialist Dr. Erick Larson says it's still not too late to plant wheat in Mississippi despite recent frequent rainfall. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Agricultural Economist Dr. Bill Herndon explains why farm milk prices rose for the first time in a year. MP3
Thursday: Bricklee Miller, manager of the Mississippi Horse Park in Starkville, previews the 20th annual ADS/MAFES production sale scheduled for Nov. 21 at the Horse Park. MP3
Friday: Wayne Sojourner, of Crystal Springs, Mississippi, the 2002 Mississippi Forestry Association's Outstanding Logger of the Year, is featured. MP3

October 21-25, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Soybean Specialist Dr. Alan Blaine explains why Mississippi soybean producers may harvest a record-yielding crop despite heavy rains in the middle of harvest season. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Wildlife Specialist Dr. Ben West talks about the exciting shooting sports and wildlife opportunities that are available to young Mississippians through the 4-H Field and Stream program. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. John Anderson talks about the market implications of the most recent U.S. Department of Agriculture's Crop Production Estimate. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Dairy Specialist Dr. Angelica Chapa explains how confined animal operations can get a free environmental assessment. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Debbie Gaddis explains how to obtain a tax deduction if your shade trees or timber were damaged in a recent storm. MP3

October 14-18, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Aquaculture Specialist Dr. Jimmy Avery talks about the good things and bad things that are going on in the catfish industry. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Rice Specialist Dr. Joe Street explains why Mississippi rice farmers are expecting to harvest a record-yielding crop this year. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Wildlife Specialist Dr. Ben West talks about the three things that hunters and land managers can do to improve the quality of deer that move about on their land. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Area Livestock Specialist Mike Howell explains why choosing the right bull is one of the most important decisions a beef cattle producer can make. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Laurie Grace advises homeowners and timberland owners about how to clean up damaged trees in the wake of the two tropical storms that hit the state in recent weeks. MP3

October 7-11, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Horticulturist Dr. David Nagel talks about things that vegetable producers can do to minimize viral diseases in their crops next year. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Soils Specialist Dr. Larry Oldham explains why farmers and landowners need to understand what watersheds are and how to manage them. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. John Anderson analyzes the beef cattle market situation and outlook. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Area Livestock Specialist Kipp Brown talks about Mississippi's meat and dairy goat industries and previews the upcoming goat shows at the Mississippi State Fair. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Butch Bailey talks about new educational programs that are available to timberland owners in counties with national forests. MP3

September 30-October 4, 2002

Monday: MSU Agricultural Economist Dr. Bill Herndon explains why farm milk prices have declined for the 12th consecutive month. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Cotton Specialist Dr. Will McCarty explains how Mississippi's outstanding cotton crop is now at the mercy of Mother Nature. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Erick Larson explains why he expects a sizable increase in wheat acreage this winter in Mississippi and offers some money-saving advice to wheat producers. MP3
Thursday: Dr. Terry Kiser, head of MSU's Dept. of Animal and Dairy Sciences, talks about the role of technology in the life of a calf. MP3
Friday: Dr. Tom Monaghan, program coordinator with the Mississippi Forestry Association, previews the MFA's annual meeting scheduled for Oct. 22-24 in Jackson. Friday: MP3

September 23-27, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Turf Specialist Dr. Wayne Wells has tips on getting your home lawn ready for fall weather conditions. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Entomologist Dr. Blake Layton explains how Mississippi cotton producers won the war on insects this year. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. Charlie Forrest analyzes the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's crop production estimate and how it might affect crop prices. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension 4-H Livestock Specialist Gale Chrestman has tips on what horse owners need to do to get their animals ready for the coming winter. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Butch Bailey explains why every timberland owner needs to understand and implement Best Management Practices on his or her timberland. MP3

September 16-20, 2002

Monday: Today is the first day of National Farm Safety and Health Week. MSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Herb Willcutt talks about the most common farm-related accidents and how they can be avoided. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Soybean Specialist Dr. Alan Blaine says average soybean yields will be near record levels in Mississippi despite a couple of late-season problems. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Human Nutrition Specialist Dr. Melissa Mixon previews the Sept. 25 Mississippi Food Security Symposium to be held at the Mississippi Farm Bureau building in Jackson. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Blair McKinley advises beef cattle producers on how to determine whether to sell their cows or to carry them through the winter months. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Andy Londo explains why leaves change color every fall. MP3

September 9-13, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Fisheries Specialist Dr. Marty Brunson has some fall fishing tips. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. John Anderson explains why hog prices have plummeted in recent weeks and talks about the possibility of price recovery in the months ahead. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Poultry Specialist Dr. Berry Lott talks about an often overlooked way that many poultry producers can save money. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Swine Specialist Mark Crenshaw talks about the importance of having a pig's "health papers" when buying it out of state and bringing it back to Mississippi for breeding purposes or to show it in one of the upcoming livestock shows. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Britton Hatcher explains how registered forestry consultants can make money for private timberland owners. MP3

September 2-6, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Cotton Specialist Dr. Will McCarty talks about what cotton producers need to be doing to get ready for harvest season. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Grains Specialist Dr. Erick Larson advises wheat producers on how to decide which varieties to plant this year. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Horticulturist Dr. David Nagel has tips on how to dig and store sweetpotatoes. MP3
Thursday: Dr. Bill Herndon, interim head of the Department of Agricultural Economics at MSU, analyzes the dairy market situation and outlook. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Britton Hatcher talks about the Forest Stewardship Program and talks about its benefits to timberland owners. MP3

August 26-30, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Entomologist Dr. James Jarratt has tips on how to prevent mosquito bites that may lead to West Nile Virus. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. Charlie Forrest talks about some of the critical farm program decisions that farmers need to make in the near future. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Wildlife Specialist Dr. Ben West talks about Mississippi's dove hunting laws and baiting regulations and offers some successful dove hunting tips. MP3
Thursday: Dr. Mike Martin with Mississippi State University's Food Science Institute, explains how the institute will benefit the state's food processing industry, consumers and producers. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Britton Hatcher explains why every timberland owner needs a forest management plan. MP3

August 19-23, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Soybean Specialist Dr. Alan Blaine provides an update on Mississippi's soybean crop. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Soils Specialist Dr. Larry Oldham explains what producers can do to their soil now to increase next year's yields. MP3
Wednesday: Dr. Darren Hudson, associate professor of Agricultural Economics at MSU, talks about the potential impact on agriculture of the new Trade Promotion Authority. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Dr. Allen Williams explains why there's potential for raising grass-fed beef cattle in Mississippi. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Robert Carter talks about how the state champion 4-H forestry team from Grenada fared at the National 4-H Forestry Invitational in Weston, WV, in July. MP3

August 12-16, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Aquaculture Specialist Dr. Jim Steeby explains why times are tough in the Mississippi catfish business. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Rice Specialist Dr. Joe Street provides an update on Mississippi's 270,000-acre rice crop, saying producers are optimistic for a high-yielding crop this year. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Veterinarian Dr. Stanley Robertson talks about the West Nile Virus; its history, its status in Mississippi, its threat to farm animals and humans, its symptoms and what to do to prevent or control it. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Livestock Specialist Dr. Rick Evans explains how extreme heat affects beef cattle and talks about what producers can do to minimize the effect of heat on their animals. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Robert Carter talks about the importance of streamside management zones. MP3

August 5-9, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Jim Thomas advises corn, soybean and cotton producers on when to stop irrigating their crops. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. John Anderson talks about changes in the CRP and EQIP programs under the new farm bill. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Erick Larson offers harvesting tips for corn producers. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Dairy Specialist Dr. Angelica Chapa explains why all dairy producers need to use body condition scoring. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Scott Powers talks about low-cost forest management. MP3

July 29-August 2, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Entomologist Dr. Blake Layton explains why Mississippi cotton producers need to be concerned about stinkbugs and other insects. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. Charlie Forrest talks about the outlook for cattle prices the rest of the year. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Cotton Specialist Dr. Will McCarty says Mississippi's cotton crop is in a wide stage of development and explains how that will affect statewide yields at harvest time. MP3
Thursday: MSU Agricultural Economist Dr. Bill Herndon provides an update in the dairy market situation and outlook. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Glenn Hughes explains why every Mississippi timberland owner needs to have a written will. MP3

July 22-26, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Turf Specialist Dr. Wayne Wells has tips on how to water, mow and fertilize your home lawn. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Erick Larson provides an update on Mississippi's 540,000-acre corn crop and advises corn producers on how to determine when to stop irrigating their crops. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Fisheries Specialist Dr. Marty Brunson explains why fish kills are occurring in many Mississippi farm ponds right now and how these kills can be prevented. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Blair McKinley explains how to harvest and store high quality hay. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Glenn Hughes talks about the first-ever availability of genetically improved longleaf pine seedlings to Mississippi landowners this year. MP3

July 15-19, 2002

Monday: Dr. Joe McGilberry, director of the MSU Extension Service, talks about the changes that have occurred in the structure of the MSU Extension Service and explains why the changes were needed. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Horticulturist Dr. David Nagel talks about the fruit and vegetable provisions of the new farm bill. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Plant Pathologist Dr. Alan Henn discusses the relatively disease-free year that homeowners, gardeners and farmers have experienced thus far. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Swine Specialist Mark Crenshaw talks about the proper use of a swine feed additive called ractopamine that adds muscle mass and reduces fat in the pigs that eat it. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Andy Londo talks about the threat of wildfires in Mississippi and about what people can do to protect their homes from wildfire damage. MP3

July 8-12, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. John Anderson provides details of the new Conservation Security Program, the conservation centerpiece of the new farm bill. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Forage Specialist Dr. Malcolm Broome advises pasture owners on management practices that will produce high-quality hay. MP3
Wednesday: Tommy Gregory, state statistician with the Mississippi Agricultural Statistics Service, talks about some of the acreage trends that were revealed in the recent planted acreage survey his agency conducted in Mississippi and about how his agency conducts those farm-related surveys. MP3
Thursday: Bricklee Miller, facility manager with the Mississippi Horse Park and AgriCenter in Starkville, previews the Adopt-a-Wild Horse or Burro event that will be held July 13-14 at the horse park. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Debbie Gaddis talks about some of the drawbacks associated with conservation easements. MP3

July 1-5, 2002

Monday: MSU Agricultural Economist Dr. Bill Herndon explains why farm milk prices have fallen for the 8th consecutive month and provides his outlook for milk prices in the coming months. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. John Anderson explains how farmers will update their farm program base acres and yields under the new farm bill. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Entomologist Dr. Blake Layton talks about insects that will be a problem in Mississippi cotton over the next few weeks and what producers need to look for. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension 4-H Livestock Specialist Gale Chrestman describes the state 4-H horse program that benefits more than 3,500 young Mississippians every year. He also previews the upcoming district, state and regional horse shows. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Glenn Hughes says Southern pine beetle activity is picking up in some pine timber stands in the state and advises tree owners on the threat that these potentially devastating insects pose in Mississippi this year. MP3

June 24-28, 2002

Monday: David Waide, president of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, talks about how the new farm bill benefits farmers and consumers. MP3
Tuesday: Dr. Jim Newsome, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, talks about how the futures trading industry has changed over the past 20 years and about what the commission is doing to implement the Commodity Futures Modernization Act. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Soybean Specialist Dr. Alan Blaine provides an update on Mississippi's soybean crop and advises producers on what they can do now to maximize their yield potential. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Dr. Allen Williams explains how the marketing system in the beef cattle industry is changing. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Robert Carter talks about the 4-H Forestry competition held during the June 4-6 Mississippi 4-H Congress. The winning team from Grenada now goes on to national competition in West Virginia in late July. MP3

June 17-21, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. Charlie Forrest previews four informational meetings about the new farm bill that will be held this week in Tunica (6/17), Stoneville (6/18), Verona (6/19) and Raymond (6/20). MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Aquaculture Specialist Dr. Jim Steeby provides an update on Mississippi's catfish industry. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Entomologist Dr. Blake Layton talks about the cotton insect situation in Mississippi and emphasizes that producers really need to be on the lookout for tarnished plant bugs in their cotton crops. MP3
Thursday: Dr. Terry Kiser, head of MSU's Animal and Dairy Sciences Department, explains how ultrasound technology and DNA testing are being used in the cattle industry. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Bob Daniels analyzes Mississippi's timber market situation and outlook. MP3

June 10-14, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Jim Thomas has irrigation tips for corn, soybean, rice and cotton producers. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Poultry Specialist Dr. Berry Lott advises poultry producers on how to keep their poultry-house cooling systems in good working order throughout the summer. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Horticulturist Dr. David Nagel talks about the right way to irrigate tomatoes, peppers, sweet corn and other spring-planted vegetables. MP3
Thursday: Bricklee Miller, director of the Mississippi Horse Park, AgriCenter and Fairgrounds on the MSU campus in Starkville, previews the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Challenge Tour event that will be held June 22 at the Horse Park. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester John Auel previews the Mississippi Loggers Association annual convention scheduled for June 28-29 at the Trade Mart building on the state fairgrounds in Jackson. MP3

June 3-7, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. John Anderson talks about the conservation provisions of the new farm bill. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Erick Larson talks about early-season problems that corn producers have been dealing with. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Weed Scientist Dr. John Byrd talks about what producers can do with weeds that are becoming resistant to the herbicides designed to kill them. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Blair McKinley advises south Mississippi beef cattle producers on how to counter the effects of poor grazing brought on by drought conditions. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Debbie Gaddis talks about an upcoming series of low-cost forest taxation short courses for timber landowners. MP3

May 27-31, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Cotton Specialist Dr. Will McCarty provides an update on how the state's cotton crop is faring and advises producers on how to keep their cotton yield potential high. MP3
Tuesday: Dr. Bill Herndon, interim head of the Agricultural Economics department at MSU, provides his analysis of the dairy market situation and outlook and talks about the dairy program provisions that are part of the new farm bill. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Forage Specialist Dr. Malcolm Broome talks about the best ways to store hay. MP3
Thursday: The dairy industry declares June as "Dairy Month" every year, a month to promote milk and the dairy business. MSU Extension Dairy Specialist Dr. Angelica Chapa talks about the economic importance of dairying in Mississippi and offers some facts and figures about dairy production and the state's dairy industry. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Debbie Gaddis discusses forest-related issues that are before Congress right now and the forest-related provisions in the new farm bill. MP3

May 20-24, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. Charlie Forrest talks about some of the major decisions farmers need to make in the near future because of the new farm bill. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Fisheries Specialist Dr. Marty Brunson explains why fish are dying in some farm ponds in Mississippi and how to prevent these deaths from occurring. MP3
Wednesday: Jim Quinn, marketing specialist with the MSU Extension Service and the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, talks about the outlook for cotton, corn and soybean prices and about marketing strategies that producers can use to sell their crops. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Swine Specialist Mark Crenshaw advises hog farmers on how to manage their animals in the summer heat and humidity. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Debbie Gaddis explains how to take full advantage of tax credits when planting or replanting a timber stand. MP3

May 13-17, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Poultry Specialist Dr. Berry Lott explains why water quality is an important issue on every poultyr operation. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Horticulturist Dr. David Nagel has tips on growing winter squash. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Entomologist Dr. Blake Layton talks about the importance of cotton insect scouting and about a series of upcoming cotton insect scouting schools. MP3
Thursday: Dr. Rick Evans, research coordinator at MSU's Prairie Research Unit, talks about a new research project he is working on that is determining the levels, if any, of pollutants that cattle operations add to rivers and streams. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Tim Traugott explains why it's so important for landowners to know how old their trees are. MP3

May 6-10, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Jim Thomas describes side inlet irrigation, a relatively new way to get water on rice. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Entomologist Dr. James Jarratt talks about the risk of disease if you're bitten by a tick, how to reduce the risk of getting bitten by ticks and how to remove a tick from your body. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. John Anderson provides some of the major details of the new farm bill. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Dairy Specialist Dr. Angelica Chapa previews the May 23 Statewide Dairy Field Day that will be held at the Ronnie and Mary Nell Clark Dairy in Bogue Chitto, Mississippi. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Robert Carter talks about the millions of neotropical migrant birds that make their homes in Mississippi each summer. MP3

April 29-May 3, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Cotton Specialist Dr. Will McCarty talks about what cotton producers need to be doing now to maximize yield potential at harvest time. MP3
Tuesday: Dr. Bill Herndon, interim head of the Dept. of Agricultural Economics at MSU, provides his analysis of the dairy market situation and outlook. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Forage Specialist Dr. Malcolm Broome offers some pasture management tips to horse owners. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Dr. Allen Williams talks about management practices that beef cattle producers can use to counter the effects of low prices. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Robert Carter previews a couple of upcoming workshops that instruct teachers (K-12) how to incorporate forest-related and natural resource topics in their classrooms. MP3

April 22-26, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Erick Larson advises corn producers on when it's too late to plant corn and on how to properly apply nitrogen fertilizer to young corn stands. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Soils Specialist Dr. Larry Oldham advises landowners and homeowners to apply fertilizers only after a soil test. Oldham also has tips on interpreting your soil test when you receive it back from the laboratory. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Rice Specialist Dr. Joe Street offers planting tips and early-season production advice to rice producers. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Blair McKinley has tips for beef cattle producers to get them through a successful spring breeding season. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Tim Traugott explains what that "orange stuff" is on your pine trees and how to get rid of it. MP3

April 15-19, 2002

Monday: Jim Quinn, marketing specialist with the MSU Extension Service and the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, provides marketing advice for corn, soybean and cotton producers. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Turf Specialist Dr. Wayne Wells has tips on getting your home lawn off to a good start this spring. MP3
Wednesday: Dr. Wallace Morgan, head of MSU's Poultry Science Department, talks about the impact of the Russian poultry embargo on Mississippi and the nation's poultry industry. MP3
Thursday: Dr. Terry Kiser, head of MSU's Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, talks about an exciting new development in the state's beef cattle industry. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Tim Traugott explains how to manage pine stands to improve turkey habitat. MP3

April 8-12, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Entomologist Dr. Blake Layton talks about early-season cotton insect pests that producers need to watch for. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Horticulturist Dr. David Nagel has tips on how to get ready to plant okra this spring. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. Charlie Forrest talks about how much corn, rice, cotton and soybean acreage will be planted in the nation and in Mississippi this year. MP3
Thursday: Dr. Bill Herndon, agricultural economist at MSU, analyzes the dairy market situation and outlook. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Debbie Gaddis has some last-minute tax tips for timberland owners. MP3

April 1-5, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Aquaculture Specialist Jim Steeby previews the 27th annual World Catfish Festival scheduled for Sat., April 6, in Belzoni, Mississippi. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Cotton Specialist Dr. Will McCarty talks about the outlook for the 2002 Mississippi cotton crop. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. John Anderson explains why cattle prices have dropped so sharply in recent weeks. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Dr. Allen Williams explains why every beef cattle producer should know his or her cost of production. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Andy Londo says now is the time to order tree seedlings even though planting season is almost a year away. MP3

March 25-29, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Soybean Specialist Dr. Alan Blaine talks about the outlook for Mississippi's 2002 soybean crop. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Forage Specialist Dr. Malcolm Broome explains how hay producers could triple or quadruple their hay production. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. Charlie Forrest talks about how to obtain ag-related information off the Internet. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension 4-H Livestock Specialist Gale Chrestman describes the benefits of 4-H horse projects. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Bob Daniels provides an update on timber prices and talks about where sawtimber and pulpwood prices are headed in the near future. MP3

March 18-22, 2002

Monday: MSU Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Erick Larson advises corn producers on the best plant population rates, row widths and planting depths to maximize corn yields at harvest. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Erick Larson talks about the importance of planter speed, soil moisture and soil temperature in getting corn off to a good start. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Fisheries Specialist Dr. Marty Brunson has tips that will improve your bream fishing. MP3
Thursday: Dr. Peter Ryan, assistant professor of Animal and Dairy Sciences at MSU, has tips for horse owners on how to ensure the survival of foals after they are born. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Debbie Gaddis offers some tax strategies that will save landowners money when making timber sales. MP3

March 11-15, 2002