# extension educator (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover extension educator. Page: Feed: --- ## Green is Not Always Growth in Pastures _2026-08-21 · Nebraska Extension Almanac Radio_ Prolonged drought can stress pasture grasses and create opportunities for weeds to take hold. Nebraska Extension Range Management Specialist Mitch Stephenson says good grazing and pasture management, even during hot and dry conditions, can help keep weeds from taking over. [Listen](http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/agalmanac/081726/Stephenson2.mp3) ## Challenges With Late Summer and Fall Calving _2026-08-20 · Nebraska Extension Almanac Radio_ Late summer and fall calving can offer advantages for some cattle producers, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. Nebraska Extension Cow/Calf Systems and Stocker Management Specialist Karla Wilke says producers should develop risk management strategies ahead of time to address potential problems before they arise. [Listen](http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/agalmanac/081726/Wilke1.mp3) ## Succession Plans vs. Estate Plans _2026-08-19 · Nebraska Extension Almanac Radio_ Do you know the difference between a succession plan and an estate plan? Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf says understanding how the two plans differ is critical for farm and ranch families preparing for the future and making sure the operation can successfully transition to the next generation. [Listen](http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/agalmanac/081726/Groskopf1.mp3) ## Soybean Disease Update _2026-08-18 · Nebraska Extension Almanac Radio_ August is a critical time to scout soybeans, with disease pressure beginning to show up across the region. Nebraska Extension Plant Pathologist Dylan Mangel explains what growers should watch for, including white mold, frogeye leaf spot and the emerging threat of red crown rot. [Listen](http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/agalmanac/081726/Mangel1.mp3) ## Nebraska Pasture Conditions After Late Rains _2026-08-17 · Nebraska Extension Almanac Radio_ Late rains have helped some Nebraska pastures green up after drought stress, especially in western parts of the state. But Nebraska Extension Range Management Specialist Mitch Stephenson says a greener pasture doesn’t necessarily mean the grass has fully recovered or is ready for grazing. [Listen](http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/agalmanac/081726/Stephenson1.mp3) ## Southern Rust and Other Current Corn Disease Report _2026-08-14 · Nebraska Extension Almanac Radio_ Nebraska Extension plant pathologist Tamra Jackson-Ziems provides a detailed report on early corn disease issues in the state. She discusses southern rust and tar spot, and how to tell the difference. [Listen](http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/agalmanac/081026/Jackson-Ziems1.mp3) ## Sunset Planning Part 3 _2026-08-13 · Nebraska Extension Almanac Radio_ Older farmers can be a little stubborn when it comes to retirement, while others feel it’s out of the question due to financial or health-related issues. Extension Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf talks about the importance of planning ahead for both. [Listen](http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/agalmanac/081026/Groskopf3.mp3) ## Sunset Planning Part 2 _2026-08-12 · Nebraska Extension Almanac Radio_ Building a farm operation is hard work. Most farmers pour everything they have back into the business and ignore retirement planning. Extension Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf encourages producers to make solid plans now for retirement. [Listen](http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/agalmanac/081026/Groskopf2.mp3) ## Sunset Planning Part 1 _2026-08-11 · Nebraska Extension Almanac Radio_ Many farmers aren’t interested in retirement for several reasons. Extension Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf talks about the financial issues farmers face in their final years on the operation, and the importance of making a plan to scale back their involvement and let go of day-to-day decision making. [Listen](http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/agalmanac/081026/Groskopf1.mp3) ## Family Farm Succession and Transitions _2026-08-10 · Nebraska Extension Almanac Radio_ Planning retirement from farming is something many farmers hesitate to consider. Today's program highlights why it matters, and Extension Ag Economist Anastacia Meyer says planning and preparation are critical for the operation's future owners and the current owner's retirement. [Listen](http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/agalmanac/081026/Meyer1.mp3) ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RttAb6GKZuf9) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [Episode 51: Trailer contamination at harvest facilities](https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4ba6ca2) _2026-07-28 · UMN Swine Extension · Minnesota's Swine & U_ In this podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Lucas Ferreira, Master’s student in Veterinary Science in the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, about his research on trailer contamination at the harvest plant facilities during the unloading of market hogs. The study includes two harvest facilities that Lucas and others visit regularly throughout the year to… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/e4ba6ca2/b6a4ba57.mp3) ## [Episode 50 – Minnesota Paid Leave for agriculture](https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4e55353) _2026-07-22 · UMN Swine Extension · Minnesota's Swine & U_ In this podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Rob Holcomb, UMN Extension agricultural business management educator, about Minnesota Paid Leave for agriculture. Rob explains what agriculture employers need to participate, how to set up an account, and employer reporting responsibilities. He also shares resources for more information. Resources mentioned in the podcast… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/f4e55353/7a6424d7.mp3) ## [Episode 49 – Summer ventilation basics for swine barns](https://share.transistor.fm/s/dfa3feca) _2026-06-15 · UMN Swine Extension · Minnesota's Swine & U_ In this podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Lyle Lange and Mike Walker, both of Lange Ag Systems of Willmar, MN, about summer ventilation basics for swine barns. Lyle has over 46 years of experience in the livestock industry, and Mike has 26 years of experience. With the change of season to Summer, there are some fundamental things producers should evaluate in the… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/dfa3feca/9d19becb.mp3) ## [Episode 48: Precision and accuracy of the doser in electronic sow feeders](https://share.transistor.fm/s/a57e03ca) _2026-05-18 · UMN Swine Extension · Minnesota's Swine & U_ In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Samuel Berrio, who is a current graduate student in the University of Minnesota's Department of Animal Science studying Animal Science with an emphasis in Swine Nutrition. Samuel’s research involved evaluating the precision and accuracy of the doser in electronic sow feeders. Learn more about research featured in the podcast… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/a57e03ca/c3c77e09.mp3) ## [Managing fertilizer needs during high price markets](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/msu-dairy-team/episodes/Managing-fertilizer-needs-during-high-price-markets-e3ia4je) _2026-04-23 · MSU Dairy Team · Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy Team_ Advance Extension Educators Jon LaPorte and Martín J. Mangual continue their discussion about fertilizers. Their conversation focuses on ideas to manage your fertilizer needs when market price and product availability become a challenge. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14a52f08/podcast/play/118870062/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-22%2F5597adaf-5cb9-7c96-c90a-5073683e6b12.mp3) ## [What's happening with fertilizers?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/msu-dairy-team/episodes/Whats-happening-with-fertilizers-e3i32ee) _2026-04-18 · MSU Dairy Team · Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy Team_ Looking ahead to the fields: What's happening with fertilizers? Advance Extension Educators Jon Laporte and Martin J. Mangual discuss the current status of fertilizer markets and how dairy farms are impacted by prices and availability. Ideas are shared that can help navigate fertilizer usage this season. Episode resources: Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14a52f08/podcast/play/118638478/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-18%2Fa07a532f-6460-b4d8-2927-99d62142913e.mp3) ## [Episode 47: Formaldehyde-based feed sanitizers in sow feed](https://share.transistor.fm/s/d762c69a) _2025-09-15 · UMN Swine Extension · Minnesota's Swine & U_ In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Sara Williams, who recently completed her master's of science degree in Animal Science with an emphasis in Swine Nutrition from the University of Minnesota's Department of Animal Science. Sara’s MS research involved formaldehyde-based feed sanitizers in sow feed to reduce pathogens. Her research gives some promising results… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/d762c69a/1c9501f7.mp3) ## [Migrant Workforce: Practical Insights for Employers](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/msu-dairy-team/episodes/Migrant-Workforce-Practical-Insights-for-Employers-e37sm75) _2025-09-06 · MSU Dairy Team · Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy Team_ MSU Extension Educator Corey Clark talks to Dr. Adam Kantrovich, Extension Specialist from Clemson University. They provide insights regarding employer compliance and readiness for farms hiring migrant workers. Immigration Essentials for farm employers webinar series registration: https://events.anr.msu.edu/ImmigrationEssentials/ Webinar Information:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14a52f08/podcast/play/107943589/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-6%2F1cb454a5-47d5-7614-b05b-5ed593d03232.mp3) ## [What's going on with farm labor?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/msu-dairy-team/episodes/Whats-going-on-with-farm-labor-e37dbmg) _2025-08-27 · MSU Dairy Team · Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy Team_ Educator Martin Mangual meets with Agricultural Economist Dr. Zach Rutlegde to discuss the current issues impacting farm labor. Episode resources: https://www.zachrutledge.com Referenced article: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/an-overview-of-farm-labor-in-michigan Referenced interview: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KYdB7DMBgDFbjcsVHRzO7?si=JtJhI9hvS0SaGsKyZsYiJA [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14a52f08/podcast/play/107441296/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-27%2Fe3ea5984-a72a-5a79-9a38-574918df776f.mp3) ## [Episode 46: PRRS virus Classification](https://share.transistor.fm/s/29d7b13e) _2025-07-08 · UMN Swine Extension · Minnesota's Swine & U_ In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Drs. Kim VanderWaal and Igor Paploski about PRRS virus Classification. Both are faculty members in the University of Minnesota Veterinary Population Medicine department. PRRS virus Classification is basically naming of the PRRS virus according to the genetic sequencing of the virus. Kim and Igor explain how PRRS viruses were… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/29d7b13e/21934ce0.mp3) ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Gr3rLPbsE4qj) _2025-07-08 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [Episode 45: Discussion about H5 Influenza](https://share.transistor.fm/s/895a17ac) _2025-05-09 · UMN Swine Extension · Minnesota's Swine & U_ In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Dr. Marie Culhane about H5 Influenza. Especially as it relates to cases in poultry and dairy, and the risk of it for pigs. Dr. Culhane is a professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Population Medicine. Her expertise is Influenza as it relates to food animals. Learn more about H5 Influenza… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/895a17ac/9b185db9.mp3) ## [Episode 44: Surveillance of African and Classical Swine Fevers in the U.S.](https://share.transistor.fm/s/0faf0a57) _2025-03-06 · UMN Swine Extension · Minnesota's Swine & U_ In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Rachel Schambow who is a researcher with the UMN Center for Animal Health and Food Safety at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Rachel speaks about the analysis her and her colleagues did of USDA’s Sick Pig Surveillance component at Iowa State University and the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories.… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/0faf0a57/b5a0eff3.mp3) ## [Episode 43: Feeding hybrid rye to organic growing-finishing pigs.](https://share.transistor.fm/s/2322fa62) _2025-01-06 · UMN Swine Extension · Minnesota's Swine & U_ In the podcast, Extension Swine Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Gabriella Lima who recently finished her Master of Science degree in the Department of Animal Science. Gabriella speaks about a research project she worked on. The research project was very comprehensive in what it all looked at, but specifically, Gabriella looked at the effects of growth performance and carcass… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/2322fa62/8478c763.mp3) ## [Beef on dairy: The new research.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/msu-dairy-team/episodes/Beef-on-dairy-The-new-research-e2sj9jg) _2024-12-20 · MSU Dairy Team · Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy Team_ Dr. Jerad Jaborek from MSU Extension joins dairy and beef Extension Educator Phil Durst to share insights from a recent research project that evaluates the performance of Holstein beef cross calves at the feedlot and after harvest. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14a52f08/podcast/play/96101424/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-11-20%2F43cfdb6e-c3e9-7877-fae8-c70ceb816ab6.mp3) ## [Episode 42: Identifying the tail biter in a pen of growing-finishing pigs with intact tails.](https://share.transistor.fm/s/c24efb5d) _2024-12-13 · UMN Swine Extension · Minnesota's Swine & U_ In the podcast, Extension Swine Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Courtney Archer who is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Animal Science. Courtney speaks about a research project she completed to identify the tail biter pig in a pen of pigs with intact tails. She shares how her findings can help identify pigs responsible for tail biting behavior at an early stage so farmers can… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/c24efb5d/5129cc82.mp3) ## [Small Ruminants: Much more than a smaller cow](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/msu-dairy-team/episodes/Small-Ruminants-Much-more-than-a-smaller-cow-e2rg60o) _2024-11-27 · MSU Dairy Team · Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy Team_ MSU Extension educator Paola Bacigalupo-Sanguesa joins South Dakota State University Extension Specialist Dr. Maristela Rovai to discuss interesting information regarding Dairy goats and sheep and how this industry compares to dairy cows. Episode Resources: MSU Extension Small ruminant resources- https://www.canr.msu.edu/sheep\_goats/ [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14a52f08/podcast/play/94950872/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-10-25%2Fc9bf686f-b3de-27cc-c481-26724a6009f0.mp3) ## [Adoption of automatic milking systems in small dairies](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/msu-dairy-team/episodes/Adoption-of-automatic-milking-systems-in-small-dairies-e2qjml0) _2024-11-05 · MSU Dairy Team · Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy Team_ Dr. Zelmar Rodriguez talks with Mike Raterink a 3rd generation dairy farmer who recently transitioned their small dairy farm to automatic milking systems. How was the process? What's different? Is it working for their farm? Listen to the episode and find out. For additional information or questions reach us at: carrasq1@msu.edu Website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/dairy/ [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14a52f08/podcast/play/94017632/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-10-5%2F292d3f53-298f-b9d9-92c8-5526bebd7d05.mp3) ## [Labor Management: All begins with good recruitment.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/msu-dairy-team/episodes/Labor-Management-All-begins-with-good-recruitment-e2ortag) _2024-09-26 · MSU Dairy Team · Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy Team_ Farmer and HR leader Annie Link joins the podcast to discuss what strategies the farm is implementing to optimize the recruitment of new employees. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14a52f08/podcast/play/92189456/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-8-25%2F3ba758a5-1b53-4246-8630-c5e6239f6704.mp3) ## [Can precision farming technology improve your transition program?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/msu-dairy-team/episodes/Can-precision-farming-technology-improve-your-transition-program-e2oijqi) _2024-09-19 · MSU Dairy Team · Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy Team_ Dr. Trevor DeVries from the University of Guelph joins Dr. Barry Badford from Michigan State University to discuss how new tools can help you improve and optimize your transition management program. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14a52f08/podcast/play/91884818/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-8-18%2F00cad823-5823-595b-8bc5-c2db3a41079b.mp3) ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/a7mCs3Rbqbwj) _2024-09-19 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [Do we still need fertility programs?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/msu-dairy-team/episodes/Do-we-still-need-fertility-programs-e2obrui) _2024-09-13 · MSU Dairy Team · Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy Team_ Join Dr. Richard Pursley from Michigan State University and Dr. Paul Fricke from the University of Wisconsin-Madison as they discuss this important question. Episode Resources: https://dairycattlereproduction.com/about-the-lab-2/dr-pursley/… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14a52f08/podcast/play/91663762/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-8-13%2F866ec26e-00c5-b2d2-9162-4b166cb7afc4.mp3)