Ryan and Tyler visit with Dr. Ronnie Schnell, Assistant Professor and Extension Cropping Systems Specialist, about cold weather corn planting decisions. Episode Notes: Assessing Frost/Freeze Damage in Corn Publication http://publications.tam

Blackland Farmer Episode 07 - Eminent Domain Basics

Feb 20th, 2019 25m 24s

Ryan visits with Agricultural Law Extension Specialist Tiffany Dowell Lashmet, J.D. about the basics of Eminent Domain law in Texas. Episode Links: Texas Landowner Bill of Rights: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files

Blackland Farmer Episode 06: Managing Aflatoxin

Jan 14th, 2019 37m 29s

Ryan visits with longtime colleague Dr. Tom Isakeit, Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist, about the details of managing aflatoxin in corn.

Blackland Farmer Episode 05: Soil pH and Compaction Problems

Jan 3rd, 2019 32m 40s

Dr. Tony Provin - Professor, Extension Specialist and Director of the Soil, Water, and Forage Testing Laboratory at Texas A&M University - join Tyler and Ryan in the studio for an intro on soil pH and compaction problems in the Blacklands.

Blackland Farmer Episode 04: All About Armyworms

Dec 18th, 2018 26m 24s

Tyler and Ryan talk with Dr. Allen Knutson, Professor and Extension Entomologist, about the Fall Armyworm situation in 2018. Why was it such a bad year for armyworm damage; what are the best management strategies to deal with this pest?

Blackland Farmer Episode 03: Worker Protection Standards Training Update

Dec 11th, 2018 38m 13s

Ryan discusses controlling volunteer cotton near gin yards and non-crop field locations. He interviews Dr. Don Renchie, Extension Program Leader for Agricultural and Environmental Safety, about Worker Protection Standards and training requireme

Blackland Farmer Episode 02: 2018 Cotton Struggles and Grain Market Outlook

Nov 16th, 2018 40m 58s

Tyler and Ryan visit with former longtime Williamson County IPM Agent Dale Mott about struggles with the 2018 cotton crop. They discuss plastic contamination, seed sprouting, and dealing with a wet fall. Dr. Mark Welch, Extension Grain Economi

Blackland Farmer Episode 01: Pilot

Nov 9th, 2018 18m 41s

The introduction to the Blackland Farmer podcast. Tyler and Ryan discuss information about the upcoming Battle Ground to Breaking Ground Program for veterans.

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