Episodes

Monday Dec 23, 2024
Fall update with Tom Miller
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Intro for show E140
Hello everybody! And welcome to Kentucky Ag Matters, a podcast designed to inform and educate both producers and consumers about all matters affecting Agriculture. On this week’s show, we visit with Tom Miller, ANR Agent in Ballard County, Kentucky. And as always, we will wrap things up with this week’s Timely Tip. Thanks so much for joining us and we hope you enjoy the show!
Podcast Outline for show E140
Welcome to the show!
This week your hosts will discuss the 2024 Season wrap-up
Timely Tip: Keep up-to-date, credible information related to the farm bill when making decisions! Make sure the information you use is from credible sources when making decisions.
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We want to remind our listeners to follow us on Facebook at Kentucky Ag Matters and also on X @AgKentucky and you can email any questions or comments to kentuckyagmatters@gmail.com, also, please rate us wherever you listen to our show. Special thanks to
Tom, for this week’s information, and thanks to our listeners for joining in. We hope you have enjoyed our show and will make plans to join us again next week for our next episode. And until then, remember…
Kentucky Ag Matters!!!

Monday Dec 16, 2024
Kentucky Agriculture with Ag Commissioner Jonathan Shell
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Intro for show E139
Hello everybody! And welcome to Kentucky Ag Matters, a podcast designed to inform and educate both producers and consumers about all matters affecting Agriculture. On this week’s show, we visit with Jonathan Shell, Agriculture Commissioner for Kentucky. And as always, we will wrap things up with this week’s Timely Tip. Thanks so much for joining us, and we hope you enjoy the show!
Podcast Outline for show E139
Welcome to the show!
This week, your hosts discuss Agriculture programs in Kentucky
Timely Tip: Support your local farmers and Agribusinesses.
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We want to remind our listeners to follow us on Facebook at Kentucky Ag Matters and also on X @AgKentucky, and you can email any questions or comments to kentuckyagmatters@gmail.com, also, please rate us wherever you listen to our show. Special thanks to Jonathan for this week’s information, and thanks to our listeners for joining in. We hope you have enjoyed our show and will make plans to join us again next week for our next episode. And until then, remember…
Kentucky Ag Matters!!!

Monday Dec 09, 2024
Heifer Development with Kevin Laurent
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Intro for show E138
Hello everybody! And welcome to Kentucky Ag Matters, a podcast designed to inform and educate both producers and consumers about all matters affecting Agriculture. On this week’s show, we visit with Kevin Laurent, Senior Agriculture Extension Specialist with the University of Kentucky. And as always, we will wrap things up with this week’s Timely Tip. Thanks so much for joining us and we hope you enjoy the show!
Podcast Outline for show E138
Welcome to the show!
This week your hosts will discuss 2024 West Ky Select Bred Heifer Sale
Timely Tip: Select replacement heifers born in the first 30 days of your calving season. Early maturing heifers will outperform their counterparts born later in the season.
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We want to remind our listeners to follow us on Facebook at Kentucky Ag Matters and also on X @AgKentucky and you can email any questions or comments to kentuckyagmatters@gmail.com, also, please rate us wherever you listen to our show. Special thanks to
Kevin, for this week’s information, and thanks to our listeners for joining in. We hope you have enjoyed our show and will make plans to join us again next week for our next episode. And until then, remember…
Kentucky Ag Matters!!!

Monday Dec 02, 2024
Forest Health with Dr. Ellen Crocker
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Intro for show E137
Hello everybody! And welcome to Kentucky Ag Matters, a podcast designed to inform and educate both producers and consumers about all matters affecting Agriculture. On this week’s show we visit with Dr. Ellen Crocker, Assistant Professor of Forest Health-Extension for the University of Kentucky. And as always, we will wrap things up with this week’s Timely Tip. Thanks so much for joining us and we hope you enjoy the show!
Podcast Outline for show E137
Welcome to the show!
This week your hosts will discuss: Forest Health.
Timely Tip: Identify Invasive species like Winter Creeper, Autumn Olive and Bush Honeysuckle for timely removal during appropriate times of the year.
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Remind our listeners to follow us on Facebook at Kentucky Ag Matters and on X @AgKentucky and to email any questions or comments to kentuckyagmatters@gmail.com, and also please rate us wherever you listen to our show. Special thanks to Ellen for this week’s information and thanks to our listeners for joining in. We hope you have enjoyed our show and will make plans to join us again next week for our next episode. And until then remember…
Kentucky Ag Matters!!!

Monday Nov 25, 2024
Extension Wildlife Programs with Dr. Matt Springer
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Intro for show E136
Hello everybody! And welcome to Kentucky Ag Matters, a podcast designed to inform and educate both producers and consumers about all matters affecting Agriculture. On this week’s show we visit with Matt Springer, Associate Extension Professor for Wildlife Management with the University of Kentucky. And as always, we will wrap things up with this week’s Timely Tip. Thanks so much for joining us and we hope you enjoy the show!
Podcast Outline for show E136
Welcome to the show!
This week your hosts will discuss: Extension Wildlife Programming.
Timely Tip: Take stock of invasive species that may be on your property!
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Remind our listeners to follow us on Facebook at Kentucky Ag Matters and on X @AgKentucky and to email any questions or comments to kentuckyagmatters@gmail.com, and also please rate us wherever you listen to our show. Special thanks to Matt for this week’s information and thanks to our listeners for joining in. We hope you have enjoyed our show and will make plans to join us again next week for our next episode. And until then remember…
Kentucky Ag Matters!!!

Monday Nov 18, 2024
Looking Back at the 2024 Crop Season
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Intro for show E
Hello everybody! And welcome to Kentucky Ag Matters, a podcast designed to inform and educate both producers and consumers about all matters affecting Agriculture. On this week’s show, we visit with Phillip Osborne, Manager at Nutrien Ag in Clay, Kentucky. And as always, we will wrap things up with this week’s Timely Tip. Thanks so much for joining us and we hope you enjoy the show!
Podcast Outline for show E
Welcome to the show!
This week your hosts will discuss The 2024 Growing Season.
Timely Tip: Don’t make drastic changes to your management plan based on 2024!
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We want to remind our listeners to follow us on Facebook at Kentucky Ag Matters and on X @AgKentucky and to email any questions or comments to kentuckyagmatters@gmail.com, also, please rate us wherever you listen to our show. Special thanks to
Phillip for this week’s information and thanks to our listeners for joining in. We hope you have enjoyed our show and will make plans to join us again next week for our next episode. And until then remember…
Kentucky Ag Matters!!!

Monday Nov 11, 2024
UK Ag's Weather Alert App
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Intro for show E134
Hello everybody! And welcome to Kentucky Ag Matters, a podcast designed to inform and educate both producers and consumers about all matters affecting Agriculture. On this week’s show, we visit with Matt Dixon, Senior Meteorologist with the University of Kentucky. And as always, we will wrap things up with this week’s Timely Tip. Thanks so much for joining us and we hope you enjoy the show!
Podcast Outline for show E134
Welcome to the show!
This week your hosts will discuss: Ag Weather Ap.
Timely Tip: Check out the University of Kentucky’s Weather Alert App! Download today and personalize your information to get the most up-to-date weather information for your area!
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Special thanks to Matt for this week’s information and thanks to our listeners for joining in. We hope you have enjoyed our show and will make plans to join us again next week for our next episode. And until then remember…
Kentucky Ag Matters!!!

Monday Nov 04, 2024
Importance of Leadership in Extension with Melody Rose
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Intro for show E129
Hello everybody! And welcome to Kentucky Ag Matters, a podcast designed to inform and educate both producers and consumers about all matters affecting Agriculture. On this week’s show we visit with Melody Rose, Extension Agent 3 and Master Gardener Coordinator in Greene County, Tennessee. And as always, we will wrap things up with this week’s Timely Tip. Thanks so much for joining us and we hope you enjoy the show!
Podcast Outline for show E129
Welcome to the show!
This week your hosts will discuss: Your Ag Story.
Timely Tip: Explore opportunities at your local Extension Office!
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Special thanks to Melody for this week’s information and thanks to our listeners for joining in. We hope you have enjoyed our show and will make plans to join us again next week for our next episode. And until then remember…
Kentucky Ag Matters!!!

Monday Oct 28, 2024
Equine Medicine with Dr. Corey Payne
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Intro for show E132
Hello everybody! And welcome to Kentucky Ag Matters, a podcast designed to inform and educate both producers and consumers about all matters affecting Agriculture. On this week’s show we visit with Dr. Corey Payne, DVM at Payne Equine in Montgomery, Texas. And as always, we will wrap things up with this week’s Timely Tip. Thanks so much for joining us and we hope you enjoy the show!
Podcast Outline for show E132
Welcome to the show!
This week your hosts will discuss: Equine Health.
Timely Tip: Find a good Equine vet and establish a strong working relationship.
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Special thanks to Dr. Payne for this week’s information and thanks to our listeners for joining in. We hope you have enjoyed our show and will make plans to join us again next week for our next episode. And until then remember…
Kentucky Ag Matters!!!

Monday Oct 21, 2024
Poultry House Ventilation with Mike Czarick
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Intro for show E131
Hello everybody! And welcome to Kentucky Ag Matters, a podcast designed to inform and educate both producers and consumers about all matters affecting Agriculture. On this week’s show we visit with Mike Czarick, Extension Specialist with the University of Georgia. And as always, we will wrap things up with this week’s Timely Tip. Thanks so much for joining us and we hope you enjoy the show!
Podcast Outline for show E131
Welcome to the show!
This week your hosts will discuss: Poultry House ventilation.
Timely Tip: Remind growers that 80% of your heating costs are tied to ventilation and leakage. Properly managing your ventilation system will greatly impact your winter heating costs.
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Special thanks to Mike for this week’s information and thanks to our listeners for joining in. We hope you have enjoyed our show and will make plans to join us again next week for our next episode. And until then remember…
Kentucky Ag Matters!!!