Join our host as she interviews producers, industry representatives, and Penn State Extension professionals about current topics that affect livestock producers. Topics include general care, health, nutrition, breeding, milking, and marketing. The Barnyard Broadcast also includes a monthly market update so producers can stay current on state and national trends.
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The Farm Stress podcast focuses on supporting farmers, farm families, and workers in the commercial agriculture industry who are experiencing stress. In each podcast, we will tackle topics that challenge our farming community, provide constructive suggestions, and build awareness around the potentially stressful conditions affecting farmers.
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This podcast focuses on providing timely commercial tree fruit production advice for beginning industry professionals and seasoned growers. Educators from Penn State Extension and faculty from Penn State University’s horticulture, entomology, and plant pathology departments drop in to give insights and observations about what is going on in the orchards.
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Our landscapes have many functions; they add beauty to our surroundings, provide a place to recreate, reduce stress, and clean and cool the surrounding environment. They also provide pollen and nectar for pollinators and provide habitat for birds. Keeping It Green is a weekly podcast in which Penn State extension educators talk with ornamental plant professionals and enthusiasts who add beauty and function to our landscapes. Topics will range from design, installation and maintenance, plant ...
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This podcast from Penn State Extension helps adults of all ages navigate critical financial literacy and health insurance topics essential for managing money and simplifying health coverage. Each episode is geared towards the general public while addressing the specific needs of farmers, and provides the latest knowledge and research aimed at improving our communities’ financial well-being and access to health care.
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Bovine Banter focuses on management, production, and profitability to help make farms more successful. Join the Penn State Extension Dairy Team for informal educational conversations with dairy producers, industry representatives and Penn State faculty and research. Each week we will cover hot topics in the dairy industry that will help dairy producers become more profitable. Guests will compare research with experiences of what has and has not worked on their farms and provide tips to help ...
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The C-CHANGE Grass2Gas podcast brings the latest in what is happening with anaerobic digestion and regenerative farming practices. Join us as we explore innovative approaches through combining anerobic digestion of manure with biomass to make farming more profitable and sustainable.
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Developing Successful Farmers focuses on starting farming, production, and topics to help make beginning farmers more successful. Join the Penn State Extension New and Beginning Farmer Team for informal educational conversations with educators, industry experts, and Penn State faculty and research. Each week we will cover topics that will help new and beginning farmers become more aware of the resources to assist their journey to enter farming. Guests will provide information within their fi ...
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Fresh Cut Grass is a weekly podcast in which hosts Jeff Fowler and Tanner Delvalle, Commercial Horticulture Educators with Penn State University, discuss various turfgrass topics with industry professionals from around the US. Topics include all aspects of sports turf management, lawn care, parks, golf, and any other professional turf. Professionals from different segments of the turf industry will be featured as guests, and casual conversation about turf management and turf improvement will ...
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Roundtable Recap on the Ambiguous Loss Series
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25:05Listen in as Ginger, Chi, Amber, and Sonya provide their reactions and thoughts to the ambiguous loss series interviews and how there are resources available to help individuals cope with feeling stuck or unsure of how to move forward from a challenging situation. Episode Speakers: Ginger Fenton, Chi Catalone, Amber Otis, and Sonya Nace Additional …
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Episode 1.12: Market Minute with Mattie: September Update
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8:22Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of The Market Minute with Mattie! These episodes are smaller segments of the Barnyard Broadcast. It will give listeners an overview of the beginning of September numbers and insights into the current markets. If you want to access the reports referenced in this episode, please visit the links below! As alw…
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Season 3 Episode 6 –with Wendy Leuenberger, graduate student at Michigan State University’s Zipkin Quantitative Ecology Lab
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44:59Wendy’s journey into entomology began with outdoor adventures alongside her dad—hunting, fishing, and exploring nature. That foundation deepened during a unique high school program located inside a zoo. That experience sparked a growing interest in insects, which she carried through undergraduate into graduate school at Michigan State University to…
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Episode 1.11: The Grazing Game: Winning with Forages
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54:05Hello! Thank you for tuning into the Barnyard Broadcast! On this episode, we will be chatting about forages and pasture management! Our guests today are Gabe Francisco, Erin Cuprinka, and Justin Brackenrich. Please check out their bios below! As always, if you have any questions about forages or pasture management or any other livestock topic, plea…
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Season 6, Episode 17 - August Harvest Overview
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45:04Don, Kari, Shan and Greg highlight disease and insect pressure to watch out for during a critical period to harvest some important Pennsylvania varieties. Keep an eye out for Shan and the crew's harvest maturity assessments weekly on Tuesdays. Photo Credit: Lindsay Brown, Penn State Music Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is license…
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Could intentional budgeting be the missing piece to strengthening the financial future for your family or farm? Learn more by joining us to hear about successful tips in budgeting with our guests Dr. Maureen Ittig, extension educator for Penn State and Daniel Brent, Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Edu…
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Episode 21.6: Transitioning the small family farm with Tiffany Kline
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Season 6, Episode 16 - Harvest Coverage Reminders
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37:47Don, Kari, Shan and Greg talk about important reminders for the upcoming harvest, including spray coverage throughout the end of the season. Photo Credit: Lindsay Brown, Penn State Music Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org Make sure you sign up…
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Episode 1.10: Market Minute with Mattie: August Update
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8:15Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of The Market Minute with Mattie! These episodes are smaller segments of the Barnyard Broadcast. It will give listeners an overview of the late July numbers and insights into the current markets. If you want to access the reports referenced in this episode, please visit the links below! As always, please g…
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Season 3 Episode 5 – with Kelly Warnick, , founder/owner of Horticulture 4 Health and President-Elect of American Horticulture Therapeutic Association
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48:57In this episode of Keeping It Green, the team explores the healing power of plants with guest Kelly Warnick—founder and owner of Horticulture 4 Health and President-Elect of the American Horticultural Therapy Association. Kelly shares her journey from working in greenhouse production and retail garden centers she starts to observe the connection be…
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Episode 21.5: Diversifying the family dairy farm with Kendall Byers
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Season 6, Episode 15 - Last One Before the Maturity Assessments Start
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41:55Kari, Don, Shan and Greg go over the important things to note for the end of July. This includes insect pressure, the last bit of disease sprays before harvest, and testing for plant nutrition. Photo Credit: K. Peter, PSU Music Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Courtesy of F…
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Episode 1.9: The Manure Equation: Balancing Productivity and Management
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46:13Hello, everyone! Thank you for tuning into the Barnyard Broadcast! Today, we are taking a look at the world of Manure and Odor Management. When we are running our operations, this management might not be at the top of the list. But this episode's guests bed to differ! We are delighted to have on the podcast Dr. Bob Mikesell, Dr. Robb Meinen, and Br…
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Episode 21.4: Thinking about Agritourism on Your Farm w/ Dr. Claudia Schmidt
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18:50In this episode, we'll talk with Dr. Claudia Schmidt, a Penn State faculty member, who will share her insight and observations about agritourism as a way to diversify the farm business. Episode host and guest: Ginger Fenton (host) with Guest Dr. Claudia Schmidt Image Credit: Ginger Fenton, Penn State Extension…
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Episode 21.3: Farm Transitions for Success.
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48:16Join Angela Breneman and Michael Peachey from Acuity Advisors and CPAs July 15th on Bovine Banter to discuss farm transition. Angela and Mike discuss who needs a succession plan, what should be in a plan and how to start a conversation with family centered around planning for the future business.By Penn State Extension
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Season 6, Episode 14 - July Timing for Sprays
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40:28Kari, Don, Greg and Shan go over what's critical in this heat regarding pesticides, coverage, and tree nutrition. Photo Credit: K. Peter, PSU Music Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org Make sure you sign up to get notified of future Extension ev…
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Episode 21.2: Diversifying for the next generation with Hayley Painter of Painterland Sisters
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23:58Join Dairy Educator Emily Fread as she interviews Hayley Painter of Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt. Hayley, and her sister, Stephanie, started Painterland Sisters to help stabilize the milk market for their farm located in Tioga County, PA. Listen to learn more!By Penn State Extension
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Real Talk Farm Stress with Rob, Phillip, and Sonya
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21:58Rob and Phillip from Horizon Farm Credit talk with Sonya about how planning and preparation can be solutions for financial farm stress.By Penn State Extension
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Real Talk Farm Stress with Eric and Sonya
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16:43Listen in to Sonya's chat with Eric Finkenbinder, Chief Meteorologist from ABC 27, as they discuss weather and farm stress.By Penn State Extension
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Episode 21.1: Farm Transition and Diversification with Jersey Acres Farms and Stone Mountain Wine Cellars
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18:44"Join dairy educator, Kasey Hower, as she chats with Kent, Kyle, and Chad Heffner with Jersey Acres Farms and Stone Mountain Wine Cellars located in Schuylkill County Pennsylvania. The Heffner’s have a unique operation where they milk 200 head of registered Jersey cattle, have a roadside market selling seasonal produce, and a winery. They offer ins…
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Season 6, Episode 13 - Last One Before Field Day
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36:15Kari, Don, Greg and Shan discuss what to do in the current heat wave just before the FREC Field Day. Keep an eye out for fungicide resistance! Fungicide Resistance Tables: https://extension.psu.edu/spraying-by-the-numbers-fungicide-resistance-management-tables-for-tree-fruit-diseases Photo Credit: K. Peter, PSU Music Credit: “The Raven and the Swan…
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Welcome back, everyone! Thank you for tuning into the Barnyard Broadcast! In this episode, we will be talking about the many aspects of biosecurity. We talk about animals, people, and everything in between. If you have ever wanted a look into what biosecurity is all about, this episode is for you! We are delighted to have on the podcast Genevieve C…
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Jill Varner discusses farm stress and family dynamics, exploring how various stressors and crises can impact farm families and emphasizing the importance of identifying ways to communicate and strengthen the family unit in the times of uncertainty and loss.By Penn State Extension
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Simplifying Health Insurance for Financial Protection and Peace of Mind
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22:26Navigating health insurance can feel overwhelming, whether you are a parent looking to ensure coverage for your family or a farmer looking for the right plan, this episode will set you at ease and help you make informed decisions with confidence. Learn how health coverage is like an investment for your future with information and advice from our gu…
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Season 6, Episode 12 - Start of June Update
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33:05Don, Kari and Greg discuss what to keep an eye out for with a hot June on the horizon. PSU FREC Field Day: https://extension.psu.edu/penn-state-fruit-research-and-extension-center-field-day Photo Credit: K. Peter, PSU Music Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Courtesy of FreeM…
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Episode 1.7: Market Minute with Mattie: June Update
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8:08Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of The Market Minute with Mattie! These episodes are smaller segments of the Barnyard Broadcast. It will give listeners an overview of the beginning of June numbers and insights into the current markets. If you want to access the reports referenced in this episode, please visit the links below! As always, …
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Season 3 Episode 4 –with Leigh Geschwill, Owner and Sales Manager of F & B Farms and Nursery
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45:35The Keeping It Green team travels to Oregon’s Willamette Valley to interview Leigh Geschwill, Owner and Sales Manager of F & B Farms and Nursery. Leigh offers a behind-the-scenes look at her family’s third-generation business, which includes a wholesale greenhouse operation producing annuals, organic herb and vegetable starts, potted flowers, fall …
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Episode 20.5: The impact of HPAI on Dairy Markets with Colin Kadis
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23:05Join Dairy Educators Emily Fread and J. Craig Williams as they interview Colin Kadis from EverAg. Colin talks about how HPAI has impacted dairy markets.By Penn State Extension
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Kari, Don, Greg, and Shan discuss the end of the Spring season and what to do when the weather doesn't seem to want to cooperate. Topics include the end of the thinning window, fungicide coverage, and insect life cycles. FREC Field Day: https://extension.psu.edu/penn-state-fruit-research-and-extension-center-field-day Photo Credit: K. Peter, PSU Mu…
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Episode 1.6: Fighting Parasites with Knowledge
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37:32Hello everyone! Welcome back to the Barnyard Broadcast! Today's episode focuses on parasites, which can be a large problem within our small ruminant herds. I am excited to have in this episode three professionals who have years of experience in parasitology! We are delighted to have on the podcast Melanie Barkley, Dr. Scott Bowdrige, and Dr. Robert…
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Talking Personal Losses with Singer/Songwriter Jeff Corle
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32:47Join the conversation between Jeff and Amber to hear how Jeff used the loss of his dairy cows as a medium to connect with others experiencing significant farming losses. Learn more about Jeff at his website: https://jeffcorlemusic.com/ Listen to Jeff's Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC30acLMpdWF-5kdzTCpUeNQ Follow Jeff on TikTok, YouTube, a…
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Kari, Don, Shan and Greg meet up to discuss the large (and timely) volume of work headed down the pipe. FREC Field Day: https://extension.psu.edu/penn-state-fruit-research-and-extension-center-field-day Photo Credit: K. Peter, PSU Music Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Cour…
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Kari, Don, Greg and Shan discuss the MANY items coming down the pipeline within the next few days. FREC Field Day: https://extension.psu.edu/penn-state-fruit-research-and-extension-center-field-day Photo Credit: K. Peter, PSU Music Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Courtesy …
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Episode 1.5: Market Minute with Mattie: May Update
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7:33Hello everyone! Welcome to another installment of The Market Minute with Mattie! These episodes are smaller segments of the Barnyard Broadcast. It will give listeners an overview of the beginning of May numbers and insights into the current markets. If you want to access the reports referenced in this episode, please visit the links below! As alway…
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Experiencing Loss During an Disease Outbreak on a Farm with Dr. Gregory Martin
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27:13Dr. Gregory Martin, a Poultry Extension Educator with Penn State Extension, describes his firsthand experiences with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) as it has taken a toll on poultry farms in Pennsylvania. Episode Host and Speaker: Ginger Fenton (host), Gregory Martin (speaker)By Penn State Extension
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In this episode, we'll talk with Jake Jacobs, the Northeast Cooperative Extension cohort coordinator for the Farm and & Ranch Assistance Network. Jake will talk about ambiguous loss in agriculture. Important Resources shared in the podcast are the AgriStress Hotline 1-833-897-2474, and the National Suicide and Crisis Hotline, 988. Primary Host/Mode…
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Season 6, Episode 8 - Windy Days, Disease Pressure and Post-Bloom Sprays
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45:09Kari, Greg, Shan and Don discuss the wild weather that we've experienced early this season and the importance of disease, insect and blossom management. Photo Credit: E. Winzler Music Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org Make sure you sign up to…
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Season 6, Episode 7 - Blooms, Blights, and Bugs
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50:42Kari and Don and joined yet again by Shan and Greg to provide the full spectrum of updates for the early season. PS Extension Spring Orchard Meetings: https://extension.psu.edu/spring-orchard-meetings Hosts: Don Seifrit, Kari Peter Speakers: Shan Kumar, Greg Krawczyk Photo Credit: K. Peter, PSU Extension Music Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Jo…
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Episode 1.4: Managing the Calving Season: Tools, Timing, and Tips
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47:13Hello everyone! Thank you for tuning into the Barnyard Broadcast! This is the first of many panelist style interviews that will be done. This episode focuses on calving which is an exciting but stressful time of year. I am excited to have on this episode three professionals who have spent a large part of their life dedicated to cattle production, r…
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Episode 20.4: A Farm Safety Conversation with First Responders
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37:41In this episode, dairy educator Daniela Roland talks with first responders Steve Brown and Rob Nese about farm safety and emergency response on the farm. They share practical tips for implementing farm safety and insights that farmers can use on their operations. Photo credit: Penn State ExtensionBy Penn State Extension
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Season 6, Episode 6 - Damage to Blossoms and Disease Pressure
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35:36Kari and Don are joined by Shan and Greg. Shan gives a phenology update from around the state, as well as highlights areas where some blossom damage occurred. Kari mentions several upcoming infection periods, and Greg highlights things to keep an eye out for as the weather looks like it will finally warm up consistently. NEWA Website: https://www.n…
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Join Angela Breneman, Dairy Management Educator, and John Williamson from Team AG for tips on how to keep you, your family, and your employees safe around manure storage systems this springBy Penn State Extension
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Episode 1.3: Market Minute with Mattie: What is a tariff and why does it matter?
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10:07Hello everyone! Welcome to the second installment of The Market Minute with Mattie! These episodes are smaller segments of the Barnyard Broadcast. In this episode, I will dive into the topic of tariffs and how that can affect agricultural markets. If you would like to access the websites and articles referenced in this episode, please visit the lin…
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Pathways to Successful Financial Goal Planning
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22:21Are you ready to take control of your financial future and begin your path to financial wellness? Join us to learn the secrets to setting successful financial goals for your family or farm business. Guests include Darlene Sansone and Paula Ledney both of Penn State Extension. Darlene serves as an Extension Educator on the Food, Families, and Commun…
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Season 6, Episode 5 - Cold Weather Warnings
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54:46Kari and Don are joined by Shan and Greg. Kari and Shan outline some cold weather concerns for the next 24 hours, and Greg highlights the importance of good weather data for insecticide application timing. NEWA Website: https://www.newa.cornell.edu/ Hosts: Don Seifrit, Kari Peter Speakers: Shan Kumar, Greg Krawczyk Photo Credit: K. Peter, PSU Music…
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Episode 20.2: Focusing on Family Health and Safety on Farms with Dr. Florence Becot
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41:58In this episode, Dr. Becot shares her insights about multiple generations working on the farm with considerations for health insurance, childcare, and keeping everyone safe on the farm. Episode host and speaker: Ginger Fenton with guest Dr. Florence Becot Image credit: Ginger Fenton, Penn State Extension…
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Season 6, Episode 4 - State Horticultural Association Job Posting
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15:05Kari has a disease update, and then she and Don are joined by Sarah Zost from the State Horticultural Association of PA. SHAP is looking for a new Executive Secretary. Job posting will be listed below when available. Since Sarah is a local fruit grower, Kari and Don do a Grower Q&A. Hosts: Don Seifrit, Kari Peter Photo Credit: K. Peter, PSU Music C…
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Episode 20.1: Chemical Safety on Your Dairy Farm
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23:45Join dairy educator, Kasey Hower, as she speaks with Ed Crow and Jamie Kopco from the Penn State Extension Pesticide Education program on the importance of chemical safety on your dairy farm. Their discussion includes considerations you should make when handling common chemicals, common mistakes that may be made, some particularly hazardous chemica…
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Season 6, Episode 3 - Fruit Bite! Apple Scab Alert
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9:08Kari provides a lightning fast update for the upcoming infection period starting the week of March 31, 2025. Hosts: Don Seifrit, Kari Peter Photo Credit: K. Peter, PSU Music Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org Make sure you sign up to get notif…
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Episode 1.2: Market Minute with Mattie: March Update
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7:54Hello everyone! Welcome to the first installment of The Market Minute with Mattie! These episodes are smaller segments of the Barnyard Broadcast. It is meant to give listeners an overview of the beginning of March numbers and insights into the current markets. If you would like to access the reports referenced in this episode, please visit the link…
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