2005 Better Farming Radio Archives

December 26-30, 2005

Monday: MAFES Research Scientist Lingxiao Zhang gives an update on the latest Soybean research efforts. MP3
Tuesday: MAFES Research Scientist Aubrey Harris gives a report on utilizing remote sensing to help determine when crops need crops need insect treatments. MP3
Wednesday: MAFES Research Scientist Lyle Pringle talks about some tillage and irrigation studies. MP3
Thursday: Rice Breeder Dwight Kanter talks about rice variety developments. MP3
Friday: Extension Forester Andy Londo suggests some New Year’s Resolutions for forest landowners. MP3

December 19-23, 2005

Monday: MSU Poultry Diagnostics Laboratory Director Danny Magee talks about the poultry industry and the threat of the Avian Flu in Mississippi. MP
Tuesday: 4-H Youth Development Specialist Nelda Starks tells us about Mississippi teams competing in the Western National 4-H Roundup. MP
Wednesday: Agricultural Engineer Jim Thomas gives us some information on this year’s Tri-State Soybean Forum. MP3
Thursday: Beef Specialist Jane Parish talks about Master Cattle Producer Certification Training. MP3
Friday: Extension Forester Andy Londo tells us about the history of Mistletoe. MP3

December 12-16, 2005

Monday: Turf Grass Specialist Wayne Wells gives some final tips to help our lawns and lawn equipment make it through the winter. MP3
Tuesday: 4-H Youth Development Specialist Larry Alexander talks about the opportunities available through the 4-H program. MP3
Wednesday: Extension Forester Britton Hatcher talks about the advantages of Intensive Pine Management. MP3
Thursday: Meat Scientist Mike Martin gives some food safety tips for holiday meals. MP3
Friday: Extension Forester Tim Traugott talks about wildlife food facts concerning acorns. MP3

December 5-9, 2005

Monday: Soils Specialist Larry Oldham talks about the potential salt damage to Mississippi soils from Hurricane Katrina. MP3
Tuesday: Agricultural Economist Bill Herndon talks about the latest Milk and Dairy Products Price Report. MP3
Wednesday: Agricultural Economist Gregg Ibendahl analyzes the most recent US Net Farm Income Report. MP3
Thursday: Mississippi Research Scientist Erdogan Memili talks about his research into early embryonic development. MP3
Friday: Extension Forester Tim Traugott tells us how deer food can be a clear-cut issue. MP3

November 28 - December 2, 2005

Monday: Ag Economist John Anderson gives us his take on the latest Feed Cattle Market Report. MP3
Tuesday: Extension Corn Specialist Erick Larson wraps up the 2005 corn crop in Mississippi. MP3
Wednesday: Entomologist Blake Layton tells us how to deal with a Lady Beetle invasion inside our homes. MP3
Thursday: Dairy Specialist Terry Smith and MSU student Char Lakatos talk about helping the Mississippi Dairy industry recover from Hurricane Katrina. MP3
Friday: Extension Forester Trey DeLoach gives some tips on how to choose a forestry consultant. MP3

November 21-25, 2005

Monday: Extension Cotton Specialist Tom Barber wraps up this year’s cotton crop. MP3
Tuesday: Extension Horticulturist David Nagel talks about the Deep South Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference. MP3
Wednesday: Cotton Agronomist Steve Nichols gives some cost savings tips to cotton producers. MP3
Thursday: Dr. J. Byron Williams talks about the career opportunities for College of Agriculture and Life Science graduates. MP3
Friday: Extension Forester Andy Londo gives some tree planting tips to forest land owners. MP3

November 14-18, 2005

Monday: Extension Soybean Specialists Dan Poston gives a final wrap-up for the 2005 soybean crop. MP3
Tuesday: Wildlife Biologist Steve Demarais talks about developing and utilizing natural forest vegetation as a food source for white-tailed deer. MP3
Wednesday: Rice Agronomist Tim Walker gives some cost saving tips for Mississippi Rice Producers. MP3
Thursday: Dr. Terry Kiser tells us about a new generation of students in the Animal and Dairy Sciences department at Mississippi State. MP3
Friday: Extension Forester Andy Londo tells us why pine needles don’t all change colors and fall off every year. MP3

November 7-11, 2005

Monday: Extension Rice Specialist Nathan Buehring gives a year-end wrap-up on the 2005 rice crop. MP3
Tuesday: Wildlife Biologist Steve Demarais talks about the impact of Mississippi’s “Four-Point” antler regulation on the harvest and antler size of bucks on public hunting areas. MP3
Wednesday: Wildlife Biologist Steve Demarais talks about food plot management for White-tailed deer. MP3
Thursday: Equine Reproduction Specialist Peter Ryan talks about the MAFES Livestock Production Horse Sale. MP3
Friday: Extension Forester Andy Londo gives the answer to, “Why do leaves change color?” MP3

October 31 - November 4, 2005

Monday: Ag Economist Bill Herndon talks about the latest milk and dairy products price report. MP3
Tuesday: Economist Steve Martin gives his take on the cotton and rice futures markets. MP3
Wednesday: Jimmy Avery talks about the National Warm Water Aquaculture Center Fall Catfish Seminars. MP3
Thursday: Beef Specialists Blair McKinley talks about this year’s MAFES Livestock Production Sale. MP3
Friday: Extension Forester Andy Londo gives some tips on fireplace safety. MP3

October 24-28, 2005

Monday: Extension Turf Specialist Wayne Wells gives some fall lawn care tips for home owners. MP3
Tuesday: A new Farm Pond Demonstration Area is now open at Mississippi State to give land owners construction and management advice. MP3
Wednesday:4-H Youth Development Specialist Harvey Gordon encourages listeners to become 4-H Volunteer leaders. MP3
Thursday: Extension Beef Specialist Jane Parish gives some information about this year’s Beef Cattle Improvement Association Bull Sale. MP3
Friday: Extension Forester Debbie Gaddis talks about casualty losses for storm-damaged timber. MP3

October 17-21, 2005

Monday: Extension Soils Specialist Dr. Larry Oldham talks about the rising price of nitrogen-based fertilizers. MP3
Tuesday: Wildlife Ecologist Jonathan Peebles goes over some important changes in Mississippi hunting regulations. MP3
Wednesday: Ag Economist Dr. John Anderson the latest cattle market prices. MP3
Thursday: Extension Beef Specialist Blair McKinley gives some fall management tips for beef cattle producers. MP3
Friday: Extension forester Don Bales talks about Southern Pine Beetles in Mississippi forests. MP3

October 10-14, 2005

Monday: Extension Forester Don Bales talks about a burning ban across much of Mississippi. MP3
Tuesday: Extension Forester Trey DeLoach gives advice on salvaging a damaged stand of trees. MP3
Wednesday: Extension Forester John Auel tells how to find a logger to help with salvaging efforts. MP3
Thursday: Extension Forester Bob Daniels talks about timber markets and selling storm damaged timber. MP3
Friday: Extension Forester Glen Hughes gives some tips for timber wet storage. MP3

October 3-7, 2005

Monday: Ag Economist Bill Herndon talks about the latest milk and dairy products price report. MP3
Tuesday: Extension Beef Specialist Jane Parish gives news about a Genetics Shortcourse for Beef Producers. MP3
Wednesday: Extension Forester Butch Bailey answers some common questions concerning salvage of damaged trees. MP3
Thursday: Extension Forester Glen Hughes gives some advice on salvaging damaged timber stands. MP3
Friday: Extension Forester Glen Hughes continues his advice on salvaging damaged timber stands. MP3

September 19-23, 2005

Monday: Horticulture Specialist Norman Winter talks about Hurricane Katrina's impact on Mississippi's commercial nurseries. MP3
Tuesday: Animal and Dairy Science Head Terry Kiser talks about how the Mississippi State University Extension Service is helping the beef and dairy industry recover from the hurricane. MP3
Wednesday: Entomologist Blake Layton warns of potential insect problems in hurricane clean-up efforts. MP3
Thursday: Ag Economist Steve Martin gives a crop and market report on Mississippi's rice and cotton crops. MP3
Friday: Extension Forester John Auel gives some chainsaw safety advice. MP3

September 12-16, 2005

Monday: Ag Economist John Anderson gives a general report on the impact of Hurricane Katrina on Mississippi Agriculture. MP3
Tuesday: Extension Grain Crops Specialist Eric Larson gives a detailed report on Katrina's impact on Mississippi row crops. MP3
Wednesday: Poultry Science Department Head Wallace Morgan gives a report on the status of Mississippi's poultry industry in the wake if Hurricane Katrina. MP3
Thursday: Extension Beef Specialist Blair McKinley talks about the beef, dairy, swine, and equine industries after Hurricane Katrina. MP3
Friday: Extension Forester Lauri Grace talks about hurricane damage to Mississippi's forest industry. MP3

September 5-9, 2005

Monday: Ag Economist Bill Herndon talks about the latest Dairy Products Price. Report MP3
Tuesday: Entomologist Blake Layton gives advice on fall baiting for Fire Ants. MP3
Wednesday: 4-H Youth Development Specialist Larry Alexander talks about 4-H activities with the Mid-South Fair and the Mississippi State Fair. MP3
Thursday: Scott Willard talks about research on using thermal imaging technology to help livestock producers. MP3
Friday: Extension Forester Tim Traugott talks about forest fire lane construction. MP3

August 29 - September 2, 2005

Monday: Extension Wildlife Specialist Jonathan Peeples gives some tips about the opening of Dove hunting season. MP3
Tuesday: Ag Economist Gregg Ibendahl discusses the recent Federal Energy Bill, and it's potential impact on Mississippi farmers. MP3
Wednesday: Extension Horticulture Specialist David Nagel talks about fall cover crops for commercial vegetable growers. MP3
Thursday: Pork Leadership Academy representative Daniel Sykes discusses the leadership program. MP3
Friday: Extension Forester Tim Traugott talks about how to determine the age of trees within a commercial forest. MP3

August 22-26, 2005

Monday: Extension Corn Specialist Eric Larson gives an update on this summer's corn crop. MP3
Tuesday: 4-H Livestock Specialist Gale Crestman talks about this summer's 4-H Horse Shows, and an upcoming horse show. MP3
Wednesday: Extension Entomologist Angus Catchot gives an insect report on the state's cotton crop. MP3
Thursday: Ag Economist John Anderson talks about the latest USDA Crop Production Report. MP3
Friday: Extension Forester Andy Londo talks about fertilizing trees. MP3

August 15-19, 2005

Monday: Extension Cotton Specialist Tom Barber gives an update on this summer's cotton crop. MP3
Tuesday: Daryl Jones talks about a workshop that tells Mississippi landowners how to make more money with their land. MP3
Wednesday: Extension Entomologist Blake Layton gives tips on how to avoid a fall Lady Beetle invasion. MP3
Thursday: Extension Beef Specialist Blair McKinley gives some timely management tips for Mississippi beef producers. MP3
Friday: Extension Forester Don Bales talks about the emerging black bear population in Mississippi. MP3

August 8-12, 2005

Monday: Aquatic ecologist Eric Dibble talks about weed control in Mississippi ponds and lakes. MP3
Tuesday: Turf Grass Specialist Wayne Wells discusses lawn care during our unusually wet summer. MP3
Wednesday: Wildlife Specialist Thomas Graeter talks about upcoming Dove Field Demonstration Field Days. MP3
Thursday: Extension Beef Specialist Jane Parrish talks about the National Animal Identification System. MP3
Friday: Extension Forester Debbie Gaddis gives some tax tips to forestland owners. MP3

August 1-5, 2005

Monday: Extension Entomologist Blake Layton talks about home termite control. MP3
Tuesday: Extension Ag Economist Bill Herndon talks about the latest dairy prices. MP3
Wednesday: 4-H Youth Development Specialist Harvey Gordon talks about upcoming 4-H volunteer training opportunities. MP3
Thursday: Extension Swine Specialist Mark Crenshaw talks about the new DEQ draft proposal for new swine production permits. MP3
Friday: Extension Forester Bob Daniels talks about the latest Mississippi Timber Market prices. MP3

July 25-29, 2005

Monday: Quail ecologist Wes Burger talks about the decline of the Bobwhite quail in Mississippi. MP3
Tuesday: Quail ecologist Wes Burger talks about how forestland owners can manage their property to raise better timber and support quail habitat. MP3
Wednesday: Quail ecologist Wes Burger talks about how row-crop farmers can take advantage of programs to turn unprofitable field borders into money-making quail habitat. MP3
Thursday: Extension forage specialist Dr. Richard Watson talks about early planning for fall forage on Mississippi pastures. MP3
Friday: Extension forester John Auel talks about logger education programs. MP3

July 18-22, 2005

Monday: Dr. Erick Larson discusses the condition of Mississippi's corn crop. MP3
Tuesday: Dr. Dan Reynolds discusses research on how certain additives may enhance Barnyard grass control in rice. MP3
Wednesday: Jonathan Peeples talks about the results of the recent national 4-H Shooting Sports competition, and about the 4-H Field and Stream program. MP3
Thursday: Dr. Terry Smith and BJ McClinten talk about their research project on grazing dairy herds in corn fields. MP3
Friday: Extension Forester Andy Londo says that now is the time to get your fireplace ready for winter. MP3

July 11-15, 2005

Monday: Tim Allison introduces himself as the new host of Better Farming. Extension Swine Specialist Mark Crenshaw talks about a new category in the Dixie National Roundup livestock show. MP3
Tuesday: Cotton Specialist Tom Barber discusses the current state of Mississippi's cotton crop. MP3
Wednesday: Wildlife Specialist Francisco Vilella talks about the return of the Black Bear to the Mississippi wilderness. MP3
Thursday: Ag Economist John Anderson talks about two recent government crops reports. MP3
Friday: Extension Forester Glen Hughes talks about how trees add to home property values. MP3

July 4-8, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Soybean Specialist Dr. Alan Blaine has an update on Mississippi's soybean crop. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Entomologist Dr. Angus Catchot says spider mites are at critical levels in many Mississippi cotton fields and explains how growers can identify and control them. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Forage Specialist Dr. Richard Watson has tips for beef cattle and hay producers on how to get the most out of their pastures. MP3
Thursday: Dr. Mike Martin with MSU's Food Science Institute talks about the proper and safe way to grill steaks and hamburgers. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Glenn Hughes talks about the results of the recent Southern Pine Beetle survey and advises timberland owners on how to determine whether their trees are under beetle attack. Better Farming host Tyson Gair also bids farewell. MP3

June 27 - July 1, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Grain Crops Specialist Dr. Erick Larson advises corn producers on what to focus for the next 4 weeks, perhaps the crops' most critical stage of development. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. John Anderson provides his analysis of the beef cattle markets. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Agricultural Economist Dr. Bill Herndon talks about the short-term and long-term outlook for farm milk prices. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Dr. Jane Parish encourages beef cattle producers to consign top quality bulls to the Nov. 10 BCIA Bull Sale. The consignment deadline is Aug. 15. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Steve Dicke talks about historic trees in Mississippi and America. MP3

June 20-24, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Cotton Specialist Dr. Tom Barber provides an update on Mississippi's cotton crop and talks about what producers need to focus on over the next few weeks. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Horticulturist Dr. David Nagel talks about planting and growing pumpkins. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension aquaculture Specialist Dr. Jim Steeby provides a status report on Mississippi's catfish industry. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Blair McKinley has tips for beef cattle producers on fly control and preventing the disease anaplasmosis. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Bob Daniels talks about the State 4-H Forestry Competition and the Winston County youngsters who won the award. MP3

June 13-17, 2005

Monday: Benny Graves, sweet potato specialist with the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, and the executive secretary of the Mississippi Sweet Potato Council, talks about the latest developments in Mississippi's sweet potato industry. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Nutrient Management Specialist Dr. Larry Oldham explains why homeowners and farmers need to do a soil test before putting out soil nutrients and fertilizers. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Turfgrass Specialist Dr. Wayne Wells provides tips on home lawn watering, insect control and fertilization. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Dairy Specialist Dr. Angelica Chapa explains that dairy heifers are susceptible to mastitis before they calve, and that horn flies could be the main carrier of the disease. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Butch Bailey explains how Forestry Best Management Practices can help forest landowners be better stewards of their land and increase profits. MP3

June 6-10, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Jim Thomas has irrigation tips for soybean, corn and cotton producers. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Grain Crops Specialist Dr. Erick Larson has timely crop management tips for corn producers. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. Charlie Forrest has marketing advice for corn and soybean producers. MP3
Thursday: Dr. Peter Ryan, associate professor of animal and dairy sciences at MSU, describes an embryo transfer program at MSU that benefits Mississippi horse owners. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Andy Londo tells homeowners how to protect their homes from wildfires. MP3

May 30 - June 3, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Soybean Specialist Dr. Alan Blaine talks about the latest efforts to monitor the potential arrival of Asian soybean rust in Mississippi. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Cotton Specialist Tom Barber provides an update on the condition of Mississippi's cotton crop. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Agricultural Economist Dr. Bill Herndon talks about the milk market situation and outlook. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Blair McKinley previews the Mississippi Cattlemen's Association summer conference that will be held June 3-4 in Natchez. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Butch Bailey discusses the three weeklong Tara Wildlife Conservation Camps that will be held in mid- and late July that offer great fun and learning experiences to 10- to 15-year-old participants. Bailey also explains how youngsters from 13 Mississippi counties can qualify for scholarships that will pay for the entire week's camping experience. MP3

May 23-27, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. John Anderson talks about the impact of recent U.S. Department of Agriculture reports on soybean, corn and cotton prices. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. Gregg Ibendahl explains how expanded use of soy biodiesel would benefit soybean farmers. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Horticulturist Dr. David Nagel has tips on planting and growing okra and eggplant. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension 4-H Livestock Specialist Gale Chrestman previews the 4-H Beef, Pork and Chicken Cook-Out Contests that will be held June 28 in Coffeeville and June 29 in Laurel. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Bob Daniels talks about the Mississippi timber market situation and outlook. MP3

May 16-20, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Entomologist Dr. Angus Catchot talks about potential early-season cotton insect pests and what producers can do about them should they become a problem. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Grain Crops Specialist Dr. Erick Larson says a condition called "purple corn" is more widespread than usual in Mississippi corn this year and explains its symptoms and what producers can do about it. MP3
Wednesday: Dr. Terry Hanson, agricultural economist at MSU, provides an economic status report on Mississippi's catfish industry. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Swine Specialist Dr. Mark Crenshaw talks about a major decision that livestock and poultry producers need to make by July 1. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Britton Hatcher follows up on a program from 2 months ago and provides more information about the income potential for harvesting pine straw for mulch. MP3

May 9-13, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Cotton Specialist Dr. Tom Barber provides an update on cotton planting progress in Mississippi. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Rice Specialist Dr. Nathan Buehring talks about planting rice and getting a young stand established and weed free. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. Steve Martin analyzes the cotton and rice markets. MP3
Thursday: Dr. Rick Evans, research coordinator of MSU's Prairie Research Unit, explains why it's important for beef cattle producers to keep their cows' energy and mineral levels high through the spring. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. John Kushla talks about some of the other products that come from our forests besides lumber. MP3

May 2-6, 2005

Monday: MSU Agricultural Economist Dr. Bill Herndon says the short-term outlook for farm milk prices is good, but dairy producers can expect a price decline over the next few months. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Entomologist Dr. Blake Layton has some great tips for home vegetable gardeners on how to control common insect pests. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Poultry Specialist Dr. Berry Lott talks about new technologies that let poultry producers cool their broiler houses efficiently. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Dairy Specialist Dr. Angelica Chapa previews the Statewide Dairy Field Day that will be held Thurs., May 19, at the Quinton Mills Dairy in Forest. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Don Bales talks about Public Law 106-393, the Secure Rural Schools and Communities Self Determination Act of 2000 and why it is so important to Mississippi. MP3

April 25-29, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Soybean Specialist Dr. Alan Blaine describes the system that will detect Asian soybean rust if and when it arrives in Mississippi, and talks about SoyRust.Org, a web site with complete information about the soybean disease. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Horticulturist Dr. David Nagel advises vegetable producers who are behind schedule because of frequent rains. MP3
Wednesday: Rolling Fork row-crop farmer James R. "Jimmy Dick" Carter, talks about his farm and how he views the state of agriculture. Carter and his brother Laurance were recognized April 12 as the state's most outstanding row crop farmers during Mississippi Farmer of the Year ceremonies at Mississippi State University. MP3
Thursday: Carroll County dairy producer Joe Armstrong talks about his award-winning dairy operation. Armstrong was recognized April 12 as the most outstanding farmer in animal agriculture during Mississippi Farmer of the Year ceremonies at Mississippi State University. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Butch Bailey talks about some surprising everyday products that are made from trees. MP3

April 18-22, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. John Anderson talks about what Mississippi farmers intend to plant in 2005 and about some of the key factors affecting row-crop prices. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Grain Crops Specialist Dr. Erick Larson has tips for corn producers to help them deal with the rain-delayed planting season, and he talks about talks about how corn producers can get the most efficient use of nitrogen fertilizers. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Cotton Specialist Dr. Tom Barber has some timely management tips for cotton producers. MP3
Thursday: State Veterinarian Dr. Jim Watson says the Mississippi Board of animal Health is ready to register the location of beef cattle and dairy operations as part of the National Animal Identification System. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Trey DeLoach explains how timberland owners can benefit by becoming a certified Tree Farmer. MP3

April 11-15, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Soybean Specialist Dr. Alan Blaine talks about soybean planting progress in Mississippi and describes the state's use of sentinel plots to provide early detection of Asian soybean rust if the disease enters the state. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Entomologist Dr. Blake Layton has tips for homeowners and farmers on how to effectively control fire ants. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Weed Scientist Dr. John Byrd describes the Weed Control Guidelines for Mississippi 2005 publication and explains how people can obtain a copy. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Blair McKinley talks about some management practices beef cattle producers need to implement this spring. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Debbie Gaddis explains why Mississippi timberland owners might want to attend the Oklahoma Forestry on the Grow Exposition. MP3

April 4-8, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. Steve Martin talks about the factors that are affecting cotton and rice prices. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Soybean Specialist Dr. Alan Blaine talks about the latest efforts in Mississippi to monitor and control Asian Soybean Rust. MP3
Wednesday: Dr. Ann Rashmir, an equine surgeon with MSU's College of Veterinary Medicine, previews the 2005 Equine Extravaganza that will be held Sat., April 9, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., in the vet school building on the MSU campus. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Dr. Jane Parish previews the statewide Cattlemen's Exchange meeting called "Live from the MSU Meats Lab" that will be held on Tues., April 12. The event will be broadcast via MSU's distance education network and will show beef cattle producers how their management practices affect retail cuts of meat. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Debbie Gaddis talks about the four main points that landowners should know about timber and taxes. MP3

March 28 - April 1, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. John Anderson talks about trade issues and other factors that are affecting beef cattle prices. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. Bill Herndon talks about the reasons for the sharp drop in April farm milk prices and about the outlook for milk prices for the rest of the year. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. Charlie Forrest talks about the effect of rising oil prices on the profitability of cotton, corn and soybean operations. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Swine Specialist Dr. Mark Crenshaw explains how hog producers can benefit from a visit to the Wiley L. Bean Swine Demonstration Unit in Pontotoc. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Butch Bailey explains how Global Positioning System technology can benefit timberland owners and natural resource managers. MP3

March 21-25, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Turfgrass Specialist Dr. Wayne Wells advises homeowners on how to get their home lawns off to a good start this spring. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. Bill Herndon talks about national policy and program issues that might have an impact on the dairy industry. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Aquaculture Specialist Dr. Jim Steeby previews the 30th Annual World Catfish Festival that will be held Saturday, April 2 in Belzoni. MP3
Thursday: Dr. Terry Smith, assistant professor of animal and dairy sciences at MSU, talks about the things dairy producers can do to counter the negative effects heat and humidity have on their dairy cows. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Britton Hatcher tells timberland owners who manage their land for wildlife they need to be thinking about planting summer food plots. MP3

March 14-18, 2005

Monday: Benny Graves, sweet potato specialist with the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, and the executive secretary of the Mississippi Sweet Potato Council, talks about the outlook for Mississippi sweet potatoes. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Entomologist Dr. Blake Layton tells homeowners what to do if they see termites swarming around their home this time of year. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Plant Pathologist Dr. Alan Henn talks about his recent trip to Brazil where he got a firsthand look at how that country's farmers are dealing with Asian Soybean Rust. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Area Livestock Agent Mike Howell preview the 8th Annual Mississippi Beef Agribition that will be held March 25-26 at the Lee County Agri-Center in Verona. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Tim Traugott explains why you don't have to own a large tract of land to be a tree farmer. MP3

March 7-11, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Cotton Specialist Dr. Tom Barber talks about five things cotton producers need to focus on as the cotton planting season approaches. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. Gregg Ibendahl talks about the U.S. agricultural balance of trade situation and explains how U.S. farmers would be affected should we reach a farm trade deficit. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Jim Thomas presents irrigation guidelines for soybean producers concerned about Asian Soybean Rust, and he talks about how row-crop and catfish producers can be more efficient in their water use. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Dairy Specialist Dr. Angelica Chapa talks about the recipients of the Dairy Herd Improvement Association's awards that were presented Monday in Jackson. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Tim Traugott explains how "burning" can benefit a pine timber stand. MP3

February 28-March 4, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. Steve Martin talks about the major factors affecting cotton prices and offers advice to cotton producers who are marketing their 2005 cotton crop. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. Steve Martin analyzes the rice market situation and outlook. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Grain Crops Specialist Dr. Erick Larson has advice for corn producers as they get ready to plant their 2005 crop. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Dr. Jane Parish previews the April 22-23 Cattlemen's Exchange Mississippi Beef Tour that will include stops at six of the state's more innovative beef cattle operations. Parish says participation will be limited to 50 people and will be decided on a first-come, first-served basis. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Britton Hatcher talks abut pine straw production as an alternative income source for pine timberland owners. MP3

February 21-25, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. John Anderson talks about President Bush's proposed farm program budget cuts and their potential impact on Mississippi's farmers and economy. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Wildlife and Fisheries Specialist Jonathan Peeples explains how youth and adults can get involved in the popular Mississippi 4-H Shooting Sports program. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Vegetable Specialist Dr. Rick Snyder previews the 15th annual Greenhouse Tomato Short Course that will be held March 1-4 at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum in Jackson. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. John Anderson provides his analysis of the cattle market, saying there's great potential for historical high prices, but there's lots of risk in the market as well. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Trey DeLoach explains why timberland owners need to implement Forestry Best Management Practices. MP3

February 14-18, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Fisheries Specialist Dr. Marty Brunson says the next 6-8 weeks is a great time to fish for bass and advises anglers on how to catch the "big one." MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Weed Scientist Dr. John Byrd talks about weeds that are developing resistance to the herbicide glyphosate and alternative control methods for producers. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Weed Scientist Dr. John Byrd previews the 4th annual Mississippi Farm Toy Show that will be held Sat., Feb. 19 at the MAFES Conference Center on Hwy. 182 in Starkville beginning at 8 a.m. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Forage Specialist Dr. Richard Watson previews the South Mississippi Spring Grazing School scheduled for March 17 and 18 at the White Sands Research Unit near Poplarville. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Steve Dicke provides details of a new Extension publication he wrote, called "Preserving Trees in Construction Sites." MP3

February 7-11, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Horticulturist Dr. David Nagel talks about the opportunities for Mississippi commercial vegetable producers to grow broccoli and cauliflower this year. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. Charlie Forrest talks about budgets that row crop producers can use to determine the profitability of their operations. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Horticulturist Dr. John Braswell previews a series of food safety training sessions for fruit and vegetable producers that will be held Feb. 16 in Hattiesburg, Feb. 18 in Brandon, Feb. 21 in Indianola, and March 1 in Starkville. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Beef Cattle specialist Blair McKinley talks about some of the changes that have occurred in the beef cattle industry over the past 50 years that have allowed beef prices, adjusted for inflation, to drop 26 percent in that same period. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Steve Dicke talks about the activities surrounding Arbor Day (Feb. 11) and Tree Planting Week (Feb. 11-18) in Mississippi. MP3

January 31-February 4, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Soybean Specialist Dr. Alan Blaine previews the InfoAg Midsouth 2005 meeting that will be held Feb. 7-9 in Tunica. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Agricultural Economist Dr. Bill Herndon explains why farm milk prices are down sharply in February, and he talks about the new Producer Incentive Program that is designed to entice southeastern dairy producers into increasing milk output. MP3
Wednesday: Bolivar County cotton producer and past-chairman of the National Cotton Council Kenneth Hood talks about the pressure that the U.S. cotton support program is under from within and from abroad. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Swine Specialist Dr. Mark Crenshaw talks about a new series of educational interactive CDs that are free to hog producers. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. John Kushla talks about the potential for growing Christmas trees in Mississippi. MP3

January 24-28, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Soybean Specialist Dr. Alan Blaine talks about what's being done in anticipation of the disease Asian Soybean Rust infecting Mississippi soybeans this year. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Cotton Specialist Dr. Tom Barber has tips on producing the highest quality cotton possible and advises growers to not cut corners on cotton seeding rates. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Nutrient Management Specialist Dr. Larry Oldham previews the Mississippi Crop College that will be held Feb. 15-17 in the Bost Extension Center at Mississippi State University. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Dr. Jane Parish previews the annual meetings of the Beef Cattle Improvement Association and the Mississippi Cattlemen's Association that will be held Feb. 11-12 in Jackson. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Glenn Hughes explains why timberland owners need to take a serious look at getting their timber stands certified. MP3

January 17-21, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Grain Crops Specialist Dr. Erick Larson advises corn producers on how to select the best hybrid to grow this year. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Wildlife Specialist Dr. Ben West tells landowners how to provide quality nutrition for white-tailed deer. MP3
Wednesday: MSU Extension Poultry Specialist Dr. Berry Lott explains how Mississippi poultry producers have taken advantage of federal grants to make their poultry operations more energy efficient. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Dairy Specialist Dr. Angelica Chapa talks about the proper way to ensure newborn dairy calves get the amount of colostrum they need. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Glenn Hughes tells timberland owners how they can do themselves, their families and their accountants a favor. MP3

January 10-14, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. Charlie Forrest talks about the outlook for agriculture in 2005. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. John Anderson talks about the new rules proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will open U.S. borders for the importation of Canadian beef and cattle beginning March 7. MP3
Wednesday: Jim Thomas, MSU Extension Agricultural Engineer and co-chairperson of the Delta Ag Expo, previews the 32nd annual Delta Ag Expo that will be held Jan. 18-19 at the Bolivar County Expo Center in Cleveland. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension 4-H Livestock Specialist Gale Chrestman previews the Dixie National Junior Roundup that will be held Feb. 4-10 at the state fairgrounds in Jackson. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Debbie Gaddis explains how the tax treatment of reforestation costs has changed and what that means to timberland owners. MP3

January 3-7, 2005

Monday: MSU Extension Horticulturist Dr. David Nagel talks about the kind of year Mississippi's commercial vegetable producers had in 2004. MP3
Tuesday: MSU Extension Forage Specialist Dr. Richard Watson explains why the value of hay production in Mississippi last year rose 5 percent to a near record $83.5 million. MP3
Wednesday: Benny Graves, sweet potato specialist with the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, explains why Mississippi sweet potato producers had a pretty good year despite a 14 percent drop in the farm gate value of sweet potato production in 2004. MP3
Thursday: MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Dr. Jane Parish previews the Cattle Reproduction Short Course that will be held via "distance education" at 7 Mississippi locations on Jan. 11 and 12. MP3
Friday: MSU Extension Forester Dr. Debbie Gaddis explains how new tax laws related to timber sales will benefit timberland owners. MP3