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Farm and Family Radio: 2006 Archive December 25-29, 2006 Monday: Entomologist Blake Layton tells us how to protect winter clothes from insect damage. MP3 Tuesday: Jim Robbins wraps up 2006 from an entomology perspective. MP3 Wednesday: Reba Bland explains how Mississippi Homemaker Volunteer Clubs can grow. MP3 Thursday: Jane Parish wraps up 2006 for the Mississippi beef industry. MP3 Friday: Marc Measells wraps up 2006 for the Mississippi forestry industry. MP3 December 18-22, 2006 Monday: MAFES research scientist Dwight Kantor talks about rice breeding at Mississippi State. MP3 Tuesday: MAFES research scientist Dwight Kantor talks about rice breeding at Mississippi State. MP3 Wednesday: Agri-Medicine educator Maci Flautt talks about Tai Chi for arthritis. MP3 Thursday: Mark Crenshaw gives a 2006 Mississippi swine industry wrap up. MP3 Friday: Forest Products research scientist Liem Lightley talks about producing energy from woody biomass. MP3 December 11-15, 2006 Monday: Agricultural Economist John Anderson talks about how political changes in Washington might impact national farm policy. MP3 Tuesday: Agricultural Economist Gregg Ibendahl gives some late year tax tips. MP3 Wednesday: Family Resource Management Agent Carolyn Lott talks about Financial Fitness. MP3 Thursday: Peter Ryan talks about MSU's equine program. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Randy Rousseau talks about hardwood site preparation. MP3 December 4-8, 2006 Monday: Extension Rice Specialist Nathan Buehring gives a report that wraps up the 2006 rice crop. MP3 Tuesday: Extension Aquaculture Specialist Jimmy Avery gives a report that wraps up 2006 catfish production. MP3 Wednesday: Child and Family Development agent Nancy Nunely gives some family holiday tips. MP3 Thursday: Extension beef specialist Jane Parish gives some bull management and care tips. MP3 Friday: Extension forester Randy Rousseau talks about hardwood site selection and preparation. MP3 November 27 - December 1, 2006 Monday: Agricultural Economist Bill Herndon talks about the latest Dairy Products Price Report. MP3 Tuesday: MAFES Research Scientist Peggy Thaxton talks about a Bio-Technology Workshop available to Junior High and High School students. MP3 Wednesday: Marilyn Bailey talks about the MSU Extension Service’s Leadership Development Program. MP3 Thursday: Extension Beef Specialist Jane Parish gives some tips in finding hay for winter feeding of Mississippi livestock. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Randy Rousseau talks about finding quality hardwood seedlings. MP3 November 20-24, 2006 Monday: Agricultural economist John Anderson talks about the latest USDA Crop Production Report. MP3 Tuesday: Horticulture specialist Lelia Kelly gives some tips for using fresh herbs to spice up holiday food and decorations. MP3 Wednesday: Extension Nutrition and Food Safety Agent Carmen Jefcoat gives some tips on cooking early to take some of the stress out of holiday food preparations. MP3 Thursday: MSU livestock judging team coach Ann Leed talks about the upcoming season. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester John Auel tells us why leaves change color in the fall. MP3 November 13-17, 2006 Monday: Agricultural Economist Steve Martin gives an update on the cotton and rice markets. MP3 Tuesday: Soybean Specialist Dan Poston talks about the 2006 soybean crop in Mississippi. MP3 Wednesday: Extension Health Specialist Jane Clary talks about the Mississippi in Motion program. MP3 Thursday: Swine specialist Mark Crenshaw talks about feeding DDGS to hogs. MP3 Friday: The 2006 Mississippi Logger of the Year is announced. MP3 November 6-10, 2006 Monday: Extension Cotton Specialist Tom Barber talks about the 23rd Annual Cotton Shortcourse. MP3 Tuesday: Wildlife Specialist Bronson Strickland talks about how to raise better bucks in Mississippi. MP3 Wednesday: Family Resource Management Agent Shretta Varnado gives some tips for managing finances during the holidays. MP3 Thursday: Extension 4-H Livestock Specialist Dean Jousan introduces himself. MP3 Friday: The 2006 Mississippi Tree Farmer of the Year is announced. MP3 October 30 - November 3, 2006 Monday: Agricultural Economist Bill Herndon talks about the latest Milk and Dairy Price Report. MP3 Tuesday: Wildlife Specialist Bronson Strickland talks about selective harvest strategies for bucks in Mississippi. MP3 Wednesday: Delfi Wilson gives some tips on how parents can choose quality childcare for their children. MP3 Thursday: Extension Beef Specialist Jane Parish talks about the MAFES Livestock Sale. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Britton Hatcher tells us “Woods for Dinner.” MP3 October 23-27, 2006 Monday: Agricultural Economist John Anderson talks about the USDA October Crop Report. MP3 Tuesday: Weed Scientist John Byrd talks about how the EPA is seeking comments on the potential ban of the pesticide MSMA. MP3 Wednesday: Health and Food Safety Agent Natasha Haynes gives some tips on cooking with fresh herbs. MP3 Thursday: Beef Specialist Jane Parish talks about the BCIA Bull Sale. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Debbie Gaddis talks gives tips about setting a price on timber sales. MP3 October 16-20, 2006 Monday: Extension Soybean Specialist Alan Blaine gives an update on this summer’s soybean crop. MP3 Tuesday: Wildlife and Fisheries Agent Kathy Jacobs talks about this weekend’s Waterfowl Demonstration and Field Day. MP3 Wednesday: Leadership Development Agent Marilyn Bailey talks about the Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers. MP3 Thursday: Extension Beef Specialist Jane Parish talks about a Herd Health Shortcourse. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Tim Traugett tells us how this summer’s drought may have a negative impact on the deer population. MP3 October 9-13, 2006 Monday: Agricultural Economist Bill Herndon talks about the latest Milk and Dairy Price Update. MP3 Tuesday: Turf Grass Specialist Wayne Wells talks about over-seeding lawns with winter ryegrass. MP3 Wednesday: Extension Health Specialist Jane Clary talks about Breast Cancer Awareness Month. MP3 Thursday: Extension Livestock Agent Mike Howell talks about managing small herds for better performance and profit. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Debbie Gaddis explores the risks and rewards of owning forest land. MP3 October 2-6, 2006 Monday: Extension Cotton Specialist talks about the current cotton harvest. MP3 Tuesday: Entomologist Blake Layton tells us about spiders. MP3 Wednesday: Family Resource Management agent Bobbie Shaffett tells us about the tricks and cheats of holiday fund raising. MP3 Thursday: Byron Williams talks about job fairs and MSU Discovery Day. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Britton Hatcher tells us how forestland owners might be able to make money from pine straw. MP3 September 25-29, 2006 Monday: Aquaculture Specialist Jimmy Avery talks about trematode parasites invading catfish ponds. MP3 Tuesday: Extension grain specialist Erick Larson says that now is the time to plant winter wheat. MP3 Wednesday: Child development specialist Yvonne Shumpert gives some Halloween safety tips. MP3 Thursday: Meats Specialist J. Byron Williams talks about food safety training for the meat industry. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Debbie Gaddis talks about Federal Taxes and Reforestation costs. MP3 September 18-22, 2006 Monday: Extension Soils Specialist Larry Oldham talks about using chicken litter as fertilizer for annual rye grass fields. MP3 Tuesday: Extension Agent Marilyn Bailey talks about Hurricane Katrina a year later. MP3 Wednesday: Nutrition and Food Safety Agent Carolyn Purnell tells us that September is National Food Safety Month. MP3 Thursday: Scott Willard talks about the Dairy Science Program at Mississippi State University. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Marc Measells tells us how forestland owners can increase their income through hunting leases. MP3 September 11-15, 2006 Monday: Wildlife Specialist Adam Rohnke talks about how domestic cats threaten backyard wildlife. MP3 Tuesday: Area Agent Bill Maily talks about the considerations for building a farmpond. MP3 Wednesday: Leadership Development Agent Marilyn Bailey tells us how to cultivate a healthy club. MP3 Thursday: Peter Ryan talks about the Annual MAFES horse sale. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Tim Traugett talks about forest vegetation management for wildlife. MP3 September 4-8, 2006 Monday: Extension Corn Specialist Erick Larson gives a late summer update on this year’s corm crop. MP3 Tuesday: Extension Area Agent Bill Maily gives advice on how to fertilize your farmpond. MP3 Wednesday: Extension Health Agent Ann Twiner talks about the Strong Woman program. MP3 Thursday: Agricultural Economist John Anderson gives a report on the beef market. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Andy Londo talks about pine beetle activity in Mississippi. MP3 August 28 - September 1, 2006 Monday: Agricultural Economist Bill Herndon tells us about the latest Milk and Dairy Products Price Report. MP3 Tuesday: Extension Area Agent Bill Maily gives advice on the best way to establish wildlife food plots. MP3 Wednesday: Family Resource Management Agent Susan Cosgrove talks about Identity Theft. MP3 Thursday: Extension Beef Specialist Jane Parish talks about a seminar to help beef producers get back on track after Hurricane Katrina. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Andy Londo tells us that now is the time to cut firewood. MP3 August 21-25, 2006 Monday: Extension Cotton Specialist Tom Barber gives an update on this summer’s cotton crop. MP3 Tuesday: Extension Area Agent Bill Maily gives some weed control advice for Mississippi farmponds. MP3 Wednesday: Child and Family Development Specialist Carla Stanford tells us that September is Grandparent’s Month. MP3 Thursday: Extension Swine Specialist Mark Crenshaw updates the latest pork market report. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Steve Dickie tells us about some “Gumpisms” in forestry. MP3 August 14-18, 2006 Monday: 4-H Technology and Creative Programming Specialist Linda Mitchell tells us about a 4-H Literacy Program. MP3 Tuesday: Extension Area Agent Bill Maily gives some late summer farmpond management tips. MP3 Wednesday: Human Nutrition Specialist Brent Fountain talks about food safety and tailgating. MP3 Thursday: Extension Forage Specialist Richard Watson talks about an interactive video conference on dairy grazing and drought management. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Steve Dickie talks about an Emergency Forestry Conservation Reserve Program. MP3 August 7-11, 2006 Monday: Turf Specialist Wayne Wells gives some mid-summer lawn care tips. MP3 Tuesday: Wildlife Specialists Adam Tullos talks about some upcoming Dove Field Demonstration programs. MP3 Wednesday: Leadership Development Agent Martha Jackson Banks talks about Leadership Development programs available through the Extension Service. MP3 Thursday: MSU’s new Livestock Judging Team coach, Ann Leed, talks about the Livestock Judging team. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Andy Londo tells us about the nutrient needs of trees. MP3 July 31 - August 4, 2006 Monday: Soybean SMART Program Manager Ben Spinks gives a summer update on the 2006 soybean crop. MP3 Tuesday: Extension Wildlife Specialist Adam Rohnke talks about Farmpond Demonstrations sites in Mississippi. MP3 Wednesday: Agromedicine Educator Macy Flaught talks about an ATV Education Program. MP3 Thursday: Extension Beef Specialist Jane Parish talks about a new database that is available to producers in need of hay. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester John Kushla talks about control of Tip Moth pests in pine trees. MP3 July 24-28, 2006 Monday: Agricultural Economists Gregg Ibendahl talks about how Soy Biodiesel and Ethanol can boost Mississippi agriculture. MP3 Tuesday: Horticulture Specialist Lelia Kelly tells us how Container Gardens can spice up our late summer. MP3 Wednesday: Family Resource Management Agent Grenell Rogers talks about why our Credit Report is very important. MP3 Thursday: Extension Beef Specialist Jane Parish tells us about the Brown Loam Experiment Station Field Day. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester John Kushla talks about identifying and treating Pine Beetles. MP3 July 17-21, 2006 Monday: Agricultural Economist John Anderson comments on the final USDA Acreage Report. MP3 Tuesday: Agricultural Economist Steve Martin takes a close look at the cotton and rice markets. MP3 Wednesday: Child and Family Development Specialist Louise Davis gives some fun summer tips for reading activities for the kids. MP3 Thursday: Research Scientist Scott Willard talks about using parasitic wasps to help control fly populations on dairy farms. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester John Auel talks about Continuing Education Credits for loggers. MP3 July 10-14, 2006 Monday: Extension Horticulture specialist Lelia Kelly talks about the upcoming 4-H Entomology Camp. MP3 Tuesday: Horticulture specialist Lelia Kelly gives some tips on picking, preserving, and storing home-grown herbs. MP3 Wednesday: Health and Nutrition Area Agent Peggy Walker gives some skin care tips to fight the summer sun. MP3 Thursday: Extension Beef specialist Jane Parish talks about the Mississippi Beef Cattel Improvement Association Fall Bull Sale. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester John Auel clarifies some OSHA requirements for loggers. MP3 July 3-7, 2006 Monday: Extension Corn Specialist Erick Larson talks about this summer’s struggling corn crop. MP3 Tuesday: Entomologist Angus Catchot talks about the annual invasion of plant bugs into the cotton crop. MP3 Wednesday: Extension Leadership Development Agent Reba Bland tells us about the Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers. MP3 Thursday: Agricultural Econmist Bill Herndon talks about the latest USDA Dairy Price Report. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Marc Measells tells us about educational opportunities for forest landowners. MP3 June 26-30, 2006 Monday: Extension Distance Education Specialist Susan Seale tells us about the Freedom Calls program. MP3 Tuesday: Entomologist Blake Layton talks about summer insect pests in vegetable gardens. MP3 Wednesday: Health Education Specialist Jane Clary talks about the Communities Caring for Families program. MP3 Thursday: Beef Specialist Jane Parish talks about summer drought strategies for beef cattle producers. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Andy Londo tells us about forestry Best Management Practices. MP3 June 19-23, 2006 Monday: Cotton Specialist Tom Barber gives an update on this year’s cotton crop. MP3 Tuesday: Weed Scientist John Byrd talks about new treatment options for controlling Bulrush in Mississippi pastures. MP3 Wednesday: Family Resource Management Specialist Bobbie Shaffett tells us how to create an Evacuation “Go” Box. MP3 Thursday: Beef Specialist Blair McKinley talks about summer management plans for beef cattle. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Andy Londo tells us that now is the time to reserve your order of pine seedlings. MP3 June 12-16, 2006 Monday: Turf Grass Specialist Wayne Wells gives some lawn mowing tips. MP3 Tuesday: Soybean Specialist Alan Blaine talks about some new communication tools to help soybean producers get up-to-date information on soybean rust. MP3 Wednesday: Child and Family Development Specialist Karen Benson gives some tips on family summer fun. MP3 Thursday: Terry Kiser talks about the upcoming Angus Association Field Day. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Andy Londo talks about fire protection for Mississippi forests. MP3 Note: Farm & Family programs were named Better Farming prior to this date. June 5-9, 2006 Monday: Agricultural Economist Bill Herndon talks about the latest Milk and Dairy Products Price Report. MP3 Tuesday: 4-H Youth Development Specialist Martha Ray Sartor talks about next week’s 4-H Project Achievement Day. MP3 Wednesday: 4-H Youth Development Specialist Martha Ray Sartor talks about the 4-H Military Program. MP3 Thursday: Extension Beef Specialist Jane Parish explains the National Animal Identification Program. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Tim Traugott talks about the importance of proper fire lanes in Mississippi forests. MP3   May 29-June 2, 2006 Monday: Extension Aquaculture Specialist Jimmy Avery talks about Mississippi’s Catfish Industry, Part I. MP3 Tuesday: Extension Aquaculture Specialist Jimmy Avery talks about Mississippi’s Catfish Industry, Part II. MP3 Wednesday: Mary Riley talks about the Therapeutic Equine Activity in Mississippi program. MP3 Thursday: MAFES Cotton Breeder Peggy Thaxton talks about the cotton breeding program at MSU. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Steve Dicke talks about claiming Shade Tree Casualty losses on your income tax. MP3 May 22-26, 2006 Monday: Extension Wildlife Specialist Adam Rohnke tells us about the Natural Resources Enterprises Workshops. MP3 Tuesday: Extension Cotton Specialist Tom Barber gives an update on Mississippi’s 2006 cotton crop. MP3 Wednesday: 4-H Youth Development Specialist Nelda Starks talks about the 2006 State 4-H Congress. MP3 Thursday: Extension Beef Specialist Blair McKinley gives some spring management practices for beef producers. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Steve Dicke gives some tips on how to preserve trees at construction sites. MP3 May 15-19, 2006 Monday: Extension Corn Specialist Erick Larson gives a mid-May update on the 2006 corn crop. MP3 Tuesday: Extension Agricultural Engineer Herb Willcutt talks about the Agrability program. MP3 Wednesday: MSU Forester Charles Burkhardt talks about the 2006 Mid-South Forestry Equipment Show. MP3 Thursday: Food Scientist Mike Martin talks about food allergies. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Bob Daniels talks about a new forestry research tool, the Roots of Forestry. MP3 May 8-12, 2006 Monday: Agricultural Economist John Anderson talks about the Crop Progress Report and the Agricultural Markets. MP3 Tuesday: Turf Specialists Wayne Wells talks about fertilizing and watering your yard. MP3 Wednesday: Entomologist Blake Layton tells us how to control some lawn and garden pests. MP3 Thursday: Extension Forester Bob Daniels gives a report on the Mississippi Timber Markets. MP3 Friday: Extension Bob Daniels tells more about Mississippi Timber Markets. MP3 May 1-5, 2006 Monday: Extension Commercial Vegetable Specialist David Nagel gives an update on the 2006 vegetable crop. MP3 Tuesday: Agricultural Economist Bill Herndon talks about the latest Milk and Dairy Price Report. MP3 Wednesday: Agricultural Economist Bill Herndon talks about the struggles of Mississippi’s Dairy industry. MP3 Thursday: Erdogan Memili talks about a research project that looks to improve animal reporduction. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Butch Bailey talks about the risk of Formosan termites entering your home through mulch. MP3 April 24-28, 2006 Monday: Rice Specialist Nathan Buehring takes an early look at the 2006 rice crop. MP3 Tuesday: Soybean Specialist Dan Poston talks about the 2006 soybean crop. MP3 Wednesday: Soybean Specialist Dan Poston talks about the rust threat to Mississippi’s soybean crop. MP3 Thursday: MAFES Soils Researcher Wayne Ebelhar tells us how to manage nitrogen and fertilizer cost. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Glen Hughes talks about this summer’s Pine Beetle threat. MP3 April 17-21, 2006 Monday: Agricultural Economist Steve Martin gives an update on the Rice and Cotton Markets. MP3 Tuesday: Entomologist Angus Catchot talks about Insect Management concerns during cotton planting. MP3 Wednesday: Extension Professor Marty Brunson talks about the upcoming Catch-A-Dream Grand Gala. MP3 Thursday: Extension Swine Specialist Mark Crenshaw tells us about the 4-H Pork Cooking contest. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Glen Hughes talks about a study on Wind Damage to Commercial Pine Species. MP3 April 10-14, 2006 Monday: Agricultural Economist John Anderson talks about the USDA Prospective Planting Report. MP3 Tuesday: Turf Grass Specialist Wayne Wells gives advice on fertilizing your lawn. MP3 Wednesday: Cotton Specialist Tom Barber talks about cotton planting issues in Mississippi. MP3 Thursday: Corn Specialist Erick Larson talks about corn planting issues in Mississippi. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Butch Bailey talks about invasive species in Mississippi forests. MP3 April 3-7, 2006 Monday: Extension Forester Glen Hughes tells us about Economic Recovery Programs for forestland owners. MP3 Tuesday: Agricultural Economist Gregg Ibendahl talks about some Hurricane tax benefits. MP3 Wednesday: Aquacultural Economist Terry Hanson talks about the 2005 Catfish database. MP3 Thursday: Smith County Director Charles Waldrup talks about the Magnolia Beef and Poultry Expo. MP3 Friday: Beef Specialist Blair McKinley talks about the upcoming Beef Improvement Federation meeting. MP3 March 27-31, 2006 Monday: Agricultural Economist Bill Herndon talks about the latest Dairy Products price report. MP3 Tuesday: Extension Soils Specialist Larry Oldham talks about some new laws covering the sale of lime in Mississippi. MP3 Wednesday: Entomologist Blake Layton gives some tips on how to manage emerging fire ants. MP3 Thursday: Extension Swine Specialist Mark Crenshaw talks about the 2006 EQIP Swine Initiative. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester John Hodges talks about managing a mixture of hardwoods and pines. MP3 March 20-24, 2006 Monday: Wildlife Specialists Adam Tullos talks about Wildlife Forage Plantings. MP3 Tuesday: Home Horticulture Specialist Lelia Kelly talks about spring planting for home gardens. MP3 Wednesday: Soils Specialist Larry Oldham talks about using chicken litter on row crops. MP3 Thursday: Beef Specialist Mike Howell tells us about the upcoming Mississippi Beef Agribition. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester John Auel says that now is the time to cut next year’s firewood. MP3 March 13-17, 2006 Monday: Entomologist Blake Layton gives tips on handling termite swarms. MP3 Tuesday: Extension Wildlife Specialist Bronson Strickland talks about how to develop good turkey habitat. MP3 Wednesday: Extension Wildlife Specialist Bronson Strickland talks some more about how to develop good turkey habitat. MP3 Thursday: Swine Specialist Mark Crenshaw talks about some upcoming activities of the Mississippi Pork Producers Association. MP3 Friday: Agricultural Economist Terry Hanson talks about the fresh water prawn industry in Mississippi. MP3 March 6-10, 2006 Monday: Wildlife Specialist Adam Tullos talks about the Natural Resources Enterprises Workshops. MP3 Tuesday: Agricultural Economist John Anderson talks about the latest Beef Cattle Market Report. MP3 Wednesday: Turf Specialist Wayne Wells recommends some Spring Lawn Renovations. MP3 Thursday: Beef Specialist Jane Parish promotes the Beef Improvement Federation International Meeting. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Butch Bailey tells us about the Teachers Conservation Workshops. MP3 Febuary 27-March 3, 2006 Monday: Extension Vegetable Specialist David Nagel talks about growing commercial vegetables. MP3 Tuesday: Agricultural Economist Bill Herndon talks about the latest Milk and Dairy Products price report. MP3 Wednesday: Weed Scientist Dan Reynolds talks about Roundup-Ready Flex Cotton. MP3 Thursday: Extension Forage Specialist Richard Watson takes an early look at this summer’s forage crop. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Andy Londo tells us about some Hurricane Katrina Relief programs for forestland owners. MP3 Febuary 20-24, 2006 Monday: Extension Soybean Specialist Dan Posten takes an early look at the 2006 soybean crop. MP3 Tuesday: Agricultural Economist Steve Martin examines the cotton and rice markets. MP3 Wednesday: Weed Scientist John Byrd talks about the approval for a herbicide for Johnsongrass. MP3 Thursday: Extension Beef Specialist Rick Evans talks about late winter concerns for beef cattle. MP3 Friday: Extension Forester Trey DeLoach talks about pine stand thinning. MP3 Febuary 13-17, 2006 Monday: Equine Specialist Peter Ryan talks about how Mississippi State can help breeders in Mississippi. MP3 Tuesday: Corn Specialist Erick Larson talks about keys to a profitable corn crop. MP3 Wednesday: Extension Vegetable Specialist Rick Snyder talks about the Greenhouse Tomato Shortcourse. MP3 Thursday: Extension Weed Specialist John Byrd talks about