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Better Farming Radio: 2005 Archive 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. <