Texas A&M AgriLife Ranch to Retail
32 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEducational focus with presenters delivering research based information to ranchers and producers in all aspects of Agriculture
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Discussion on enhancing the value of your calf crop with Dr. Jason Smith
March 26, 2024 17:45 - 1 hour - 112 MBDr. Jason Smith, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Amarillo discusses opportunities to enhance the value of your calves through management and marketing. Great discussion and questions as well.
Pneumonia (AIP/BRD) discussion with Dr. Jenna Funk, Mark Carroll, and Andy Hart
February 29, 2024 18:59 - 21 minutes - 33 MB VideoDr. Jenna Funk is an instructor in with VERO at the Texas A&M Vet School located at WTAMU and instructs 4th year vet students. She is a Beef Cattle Vet and certified Beef Cattle Specialist. She recently visited with AgriLife Extension Agents Andy Hart (Hale) and Mark Carroll (Floyd) on their radio interview "The Graze". Dr. Funk discussed calf losses to pneumonia and went into detail regarding the differences in AIP and BRD pneumonia. She discussed the causes of death, symptoms of the pr...
Corn and Sorghum Hybrid Comparisons and How Production Decisions impact yield by Dr. Jourdan Bell and Dr. Kevin Heflin
January 31, 2024 21:06 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBIncredible information presented by Dr. Jourdan Bell and Dr. Kevin Heflin related to Corn and Sorghum Hybrids. The emphasis was on the impact of production decisions on yield and selection hybrids based on these influences. Hybrid differences, history, inputs, ear flex, and other agronomic influences were talked about in detail. Emphasis was also placed on weed control, transpiration of the plant, water needs, soil holding capacity, optimizing your water, and irrigation strategies. Sorghu...
Tools and Resources available for control and management of weeds and Brush with Dr. Morgan Treadwell
January 22, 2024 20:51 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBLearn from Dr. Morgan Treadwell some of the management tools and resources available to help with control of problem weeds and brush. Dr. Treadwell starts with management of your grasses and provides a great run down of all the tools available to you. This an excellent presentation that we capture at our recent AgriLife North Region on-line program in December. Enjoy!
Challenges and Successes with Weed Management - Dr. Peter Dotray
January 01, 2024 20:31 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBManagement of weeds in the High Plains is challenging and much of the success with control is because of the tools available. Dr. Dotray discusses these options and some of the issues you might face that can contribute to the challenges and some of the management decisions that can help deal with these challenges.
Using Ionophores as a nutritional management Tool with Dr. Jason Smith
October 20, 2023 18:06 - 1 hour - 131 MBIonophores have been around and research has indicated they are an effective tool for economical and efficient growth in growing cattle. Dr. Jason Smith covers some of those results but also dives into the impact ionophores can have on cattle on forage. Interesting information on how these products can be used to decrease intake and maintain body condition. Think of the possiblities for some to extend forage (grass or hay) or to increase stocking rates. Great information and discussion re...
More than a Wildfire Meeting with Marcus Preuninger and Andy Holloway
October 16, 2023 20:23 - 29 minutes - 40 MBDiscussion with County Extension Agents Marcus Preuninger (Gray County) and Andy Holloway (Hemphill County) about the upcoming program focused on preparing and response to potential wildfires in the region. Information on preparation through grazing management, utilization of prescribed burns, and controlling brush. We will here from Extension specialist and local ranchers on these topics. We also talked about the involvement of a panel of producers, firemen, local officials, and Texas A&M...
Be informed about hunting with Caitlin and Malory
October 12, 2023 21:02 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBCaitlin Frederick (County Extension Agent for Ag/NR) and Malory Lindsey (Crosby and Garza County Game Warden) discuss everything you need to know for the upcoming hunting season. These ladies have a great time discussing preparation for hunting season, licensing , requirments for mandatory testing in CWD zones, CWD in general, youth license requirements, digital licensing, available apps, Wast of Game regulations, and much more. This was a fun podcast loaded with outstanding information.
Forage Testing with Rock River Labs with Andy Hart and Mark Carroll
September 28, 2023 16:17 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBExcellent conversation with Katie Rivers and Rock River Labs. Mark Carroll, CEA-Ag in Floyd County and Andy Hart in Hale County interviewed Katie and discussed the labs services, current testing results, and additional information regarding nitrates, prussic acid, and feed samples. Great information and thanks to Andy and Mark for this interview.
Parasite Resistance with Dr. Hairgrove and Mark Carroll
September 10, 2023 19:03 - 33 minutes - 35.6 MB VideoDr. Thomas Hairgrove and Mark Carroll discuss everything about parasite control in cattle and decisions impacting this topic. They get into resistance to products, specific worm issues, life cycle of these parasites, wormer classes and options, nutritional impact on parasite load, grazing management impact, and proper care of products. Good and timely information provided by Mark Carroll, CEA-Ag in Floyd County.
Texas A&M AgriLife Ranch to Retail Podcast
July 27, 2023 18:19 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MBThe third in a series of wheat focused podcasts features Dr. Jourdan Bell, Agronomist with AgriLife Extension in the Amarillo area. Dr. Bell discusses a wide range of topics and issues related to wheat and small grains as an option for forage along with issues related to growing this crop. We also get into some conversation regarding sorghum and corn silage harvest and even a little cotton in the area. Great job by Dr. Bell, Dr. Trostle, Dr. Rudd, and Steelee Fischbacher for contributing t...
Texas A&M AgriLife Ranch to Retail Podcast
July 24, 2023 22:27 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBWe will be uploading a 3 part series on Small Grain/Wheat production starting with a discussion with Dr. Calvin Trostle. Dr. Trostle is an agronomist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and works in a variety of cropping systems including small grains. He talks about variety testing, the "pick list" and how it is determined, fertility needs and timing, seed treatment, certified seed, and much more. We will be following this discussion up with more from Dr. Jourdan Bell, Dr. Jackie Rudd, and...
Drought Management Discussion with Dr. Tim Steffens
April 17, 2023 13:41 - 1 hour - 104 MBOutstanding conversation with Range Management Specialist Dr. Tim Steffens, North Region AgriLife Extension Agents, and a few producers. Dr. Steffens is with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and West Texas A&M and brings a variety of experiences and knowledge with drought, grasses, livestock, and management. He gets into all aspects of manageing rangelands and decisions related to grazing and livestock during this conversation and answers questions from the participants during the presentation....
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Ranch to Retail Podcast
January 23, 2023 16:03 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBThis podcast episode focuses on everything risk and decisions related to insects. Dr. David Kerns and Dr. Pat Porter discuss the background and effectiveness of Bt technologies in control, how economic thresholds are developed and utilized, the efficacy of insecticide use in crops, importance of scouting, seed treatments and layby treatments in your insect management strategies, and more. This topic was part of our Crop Production and Plant Protection Clinic held on December 20. It is the ...
Texas A&M AgriLife Ranch to Retail Podcast
January 19, 2023 15:48 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBThe Hansford County AgriLife Extension Committee and County Extension Agent Kristy Slough identified the need for education related to Natural Gas prices and considerations for locking in prices or developing risk strategies to control input costs related to irrigation on the High Plains. Kristy and committee member and Hansford County farmer, Quentin Shieldknight, led this podcast. Joining them were members of the StoneX marketing team to discuss gather information about the possible oppor...
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Ranch to Retail Podcast (Crop Focus)
January 02, 2023 18:30 - 55 minutes - 75.5 MBThis episode will feature Dr. Peter Dotray, Weed Specialist with Texas A&M Extension and Research and Texas Tech University discussing some very important points about resistance. Dr. Dotray has done some interesting research related to resistance and gets into the best management decisions to contain these weeds. This is a very timely issue and there is nobody better to discuss this than Dr. Peter Dotray. This presentation was part of our December 20 Crop Production and Plant Protection Co...
Texas A&M AgriLife Ranch to Retail Beef Podcast
June 29, 2022 22:10 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBMason Carter and Dr. Jason Smith discuss what to expect from future FDA antimicrobial regulations including procedures producers can take to be prepared and products that will be impacted. This is an excellent update for everyone.
Texas A&M AgriLife Beef Podcast
June 20, 2022 23:54 - 1 hour - 141 MBMaking decisions based on drought that relates to marketing females to meet your available long-term forage goals was the focus of this discussion. This was the first of a series of 3 on-line discussions focusing on drought. Dr. Jason Smith and Dr. Justin Benavidez led the discussion and did an outstanding job of looking at all potential decisions. They also discussed economic implications and resources available for use in making decisions.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Crop Production Podcast
May 13, 2022 20:16 - 1 hour - 109 MBKerry Siders, IPM agent (Hockley, Cochran, and Lamb Counties) with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service goes in detail to explain the chemistry and use of plant growth regulators during the growing season and at different growth stages. Outstanding discussion and information presented.
Texas A&M AgriLife Crop Production Podcast
May 13, 2022 18:03 - 1 hour - 106 MBFocused on plant available water, soil/water relationships, web Soil Survey information and its uses, irrigation systems, soil moisture sensors, etc. This discussion includes; Dr. Dana Porter, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Dr. Craig Bednarz, WTAMU and Texas A&M AgriLife Research Dr. David Parker, WTAMU and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Texas A&M AgriLife Crop Production Podcast
March 21, 2022 17:48 - 1 hour - 109 MBTimely and important information regarding carbon farming and issues associated with decisions and things to know. Dr. Joe Outlaw visited about the current policy discussions surrounding carbon and Dr. Jourdan Bell discussed and explained what it all means to a producer. This was outstanding conversation and I hope you enjoy the discussion.
AgriLife On-line Crop Production Podcast
January 26, 2022 21:01 - 1 hour - 130 MBDr. Justin Benavidez discusses a variety of topics related to escalating input costs and provides some points on decisions that might be influenced. He focused on topics related to fertility, irrigation, seed costs, insurance opportunities, decisions aides available, and great discussion from the online group. Its an important topic and hopefully you will gain some knowledge that allows for profitable decisions in 2022.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension On-line Crop Podcast
December 15, 2021 17:47 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBDiscussion with Dr. Peter Dotray, AgriLife Agronomist and Researcher with Texas A&M AgriLife and Professor with Texas Tech University on issues related to availability of herbicides and options for 2022 growing season.
Ranch to Retail Podcast #9
October 01, 2021 17:59 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBDr. Jason Smith and Mason Carter discuss the benefits of fenceline weaning and traditional weaning. They get into the economics of fencing, facilities, value added benefits, weaning in relation to vaccinations and timing, and BMP's for minimizing stress during weaning.
AgriLife Ranch to Retail Podcast #8
August 09, 2021 17:41 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBDiscussion between Mason Carter, Briscoe County CEA-Ag and Dr. Sonja Swiger, Extension Entomologist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Dr. Swiger discussed background, timing, control, importance of controlling external pests and research that has been conducted in these areas.
AgriLife Ranch to Retail Podcast #7
July 08, 2021 16:40 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBDr. Tim Steffens continues discussion about grazing management and thoughts on introducing small ruminants into grazing systems. Robert Devin and Brady Miller with TCFA discuss the Youth Feed Yard Technician program designed to prepare youth for careers in this industry and Agriculture in general
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Ranch To Retail Podcast
June 28, 2021 14:44 - 52 minutes - 71.3 MBDiscussion with Dr. Tim Steffens and Marcel Fischbacher regarding drought decisions, recent rains and how that impacts long term decisions, grazing management decisions, and much more. Keep in mind this recording was done before recent additional rainfall but the information is still timely and valuable. This is the first of a two part discussion with Dr. Steffens regarding range management decisions.
Texas A&M AgriLife Ranch to Retail Podcast #5
March 31, 2021 23:02 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBDr. Tom Hairgrove, Dr. Jason Smith, and Andy Holloway discuss effects of Winter Storm Uri on the impact of reproduction in bulls and cows. Great information supported by experience and research.
Texas A&M AgriLife Ranch to Retail Podcast #4
February 09, 2021 03:02 - 53 minutes - 72.5 MBDr. Morgan Treadwell, Extension Range Specialist, discusses tools to control brush and weeds in pastures and information regarding controlled burns opportunities. Dr. Treadwell does a great job of laying out the positives and challenges of these tools. Brandon Boughen, Extension DAR Agent for the Amarillo district, discusses the new position that is engaged with the Covid 19 fight with other AgriLife employees helping with PPE's, testing, vaccines, and support for Texans. We get into the lo...
Texas A&M AgriLife Ranch to Retail Podcast #3
January 26, 2021 22:26 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBJosh Brooks, Hall County CEA-Ag interviews Brent Baucom and Courtney Ruiz with the NRCS in Hall County to discuss background regarding CRP program signup, contract values, contract requirements, point system and how it is established, what land is eligible, etc. They also talk about opportunities with EQIP to help producers with local needs through cost share programs. DeDe Jones, Risk Management Specialist also discusses the economics of decisions such as reenrollment in the program, taking...
AgriLife Ranch to Retail Episode 2
December 09, 2020 00:23 - 50 minutes - 76.3 MB VideoDr. Jason Smith discussed nutritional impacts on calving, calf size, calf vigor and survivability, Body Condition Score, and Alternative Feed Sources. Extension Economists Drs. Anderson and Benavidez visit about investing into reproduction and health and the impact on cows and bulls and live calves.
AgriLife Ranch to Retail Episode 1
November 24, 2020 20:26 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB VideoDr. Jason Smith, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist will discuss topics including; Cows Nutritional Needs, Water Quality and Availability, Compensatory Growth, Myths about overfeeding pregnant cows, and the importance of reproduction Dr. Jourdan Bell, Extension Agronomist will discuss prussic acid, latest test results, ideas and recommendation for avoiding this issue