2006 Farm and Family Radio Archives
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 weed resistance to herbicides. MP3
- Friday: Extension Forester Trey DeLoach talks about the success of recent Katrina Damage Workshops. MP3
February 6-10, 2006
- Monday: Cotton Specialist Tom Barber gives an early season report on Mississippi’s 2006 cotton crop. MP3
- Tuesday: Corn Specialist Erick Larson gives an early season report on Mississippi’s 2006 corn crop. MP3
- Wednesday: Rice Specialist Nathan Buehring gives an early season report on Mississippi’s 2006 rice crop. MP3
- Thursday: Swine Specialist Mark Crenshaw gives an update on Mississippi’s Pork industry. MP3
- Friday: Extension Forester Trey DeLoach talks about American Tree Farmer Certification. MP3
January 30 - Febuary 3, 2006
- Monday: Daryl Jones talks about a workshop that teaches land owners how to earn secondary income on the farm and/or forest land. MP3
- Tuesday: Agricultural Economist Bill Herndon talks about the latest Milk and Dairy Products Price Report. MP3
- Wednesday: Agricultural Economist Gregg Ibendahl talks about taxes and agriculture. MP3
- Thursday: Extension Beef Specialist Jane Parish reminds Mississippi cattle producers about some important upcoming meetings. MP3
- Friday: Forestry tax expert Debbie Gaddis talks about casualty losses and taxes for forest land owners. MP3
January 23-27, 2006
- Monday: Extension Forester Andy Londo talks about how storm damage could lead to a Southern Pine Beetle outbreak. MP3
- Tuesday: Extension Forester Debbie Gaddis talks about some new Federal aid available for damaged forestland. MP3
- Wednesday: Extension Forester John Auel talks about Best Management Practices and forest roads. MP3
- Thursday: Extension Beef Specialist Blair McKinley talks about winter energy requirements for cattle. MP3
- Friday: Extension Forester John Kushla gives some timely information about pruning trees. MP3
January 16-20, 2006
- Monday: Agricultural Economist Bill Herndon analyzes the latest Milk and Dairy Products Market Report. MP3
- Tuesday: Agricultural Economist John Anderson talks about a “new” beef export market opening in Japan. MP3
- Wednesday: Extension Soils Specialist Larry Oldham gives information about the upcoming Crop College. MP3
- Thursday: Extension Swine Specialist Mark Crenshaw talks about the Dixie National Open Swine Show. MP3
- Friday: Extension Forester John Kushla gives some timely information about pruning trees. MP3
January 9-13, 2006
- Monday: Beef Cattle Specialist Blair McKinley recaps 2005, and looks forward into 2006 for the Mississippi Beef Industry. MP3
- Tuesday: Agricultural Engineer Jim Thomas talks about next week’s Delta Ag Expo. MP3
- Wednesday: Agricultural Economist Terry Hanson recaps 2005, and looks forward into 2006 for the Mississippi Catfish Industry. MP3
- Thursday: Swine Specialist Mark Crenshaw recaps 2005, and looks forward into 2006 for the Mississippi Swine Industry. MP3
- Friday: Extension Forester Britton Hatcher talks about natural wildlife food plots. MP3
January 2-6, 2006
- Monday: MAFES Research Scientist Gabe Sciumbato talks about the Soybean Rust threat to Mississippi. MP3
- Tuesday: MAFES Research Scientist James Robbins tells us about a new #1 pest threat to Mississippi’s cotton crops. MP3
- Wednesday: MAFES Research Scientist Peggy Thaxton talks about her cotton breeding efforts in Mississippi. MP3
- Thursday: MAFES Research Scientist Wayne Ebelhar talks about the connections between soil fertility and crop production. MP3
- Friday: Extension Forester Trey DeLoach emphasizes the importance of having a Forest Management Plan. MP3
Better Farming is produced for the Mississippi State University Extension Service by MSU's Office of Agricultural Communications and is hosted by Tim Allison, Media Producer. Archived programs were hosted by Tyson Gair, former Senior Editor -- Broadcast. Gair retired June 30, 2005.