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Kentucky Ag Matters will discuss timely topics and issues related to Agriculture while providing educational information to Farmers, Ranchers, and Consumers.
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Sep 8, 2025
Sep 8, 2025
44 min
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 Sheriff Billy Braden, Sheriff in Webster 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 E
Welcome to the show!
This week, your hosts will discuss Maintaining Road Safety during Harvest time.
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Timely Tip: Maintain a safe following distance when following farm equipment, semi-trucks, or any vehicles on the road. Producers should utilize escort vehicles when appropriate.
Exit for Show
We want to remind our listeners to follow us on Facebook at Kentucky Ag Matters and also on X (@AgKentucky). You can email us with any questions or comments to kyagmatters@gmail.com. Also, please rate us wherever you listen to our show—special thanks to Billy 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!!!

Aug 26, 2025
Aug 26, 2025
45 min
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 Dr. Chad Lee, Extension Grain Crops 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 E
Welcome to the show!
This week, your hosts will discuss the 2025 Growing Season.
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Timely Tip: Prepare equipment now for harvest time! Most of the crops are made, and it’s a good time to start preparing equipment by servicing, inspecting tires, inspecting header trailers, grain carts, and organizing grain storage areas. It’s also a great time to start lining up escort vehicles and drivers.
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We want to remind our listeners to follow us on Facebook at Kentucky Ag Matters and also on X (@AgKentucky). You can email us with any questions or comments to kyagmatters@gmail.com. Also, please rate us wherever you listen to our show—special thanks to Chad 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!!!

Aug 18, 2025
Aug 18, 2025
44 min
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 Dr. Kiersten Wise, Extension Plant Pathologist 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 E
Welcome to the show!
This week, your hosts will discuss the 2025 Corn disease pressure.
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Timely Tip: Prepare equipment now for harvest time! Most of the crops are made, and it’s a good time to start preparing equipment by servicing, inspecting tires, inspecting header trailers, grain carts, and organizing grain storage areas. It’s also a great time to start lining up escort vehicles and drivers.
Exit for Show
We want to remind our listeners to follow us on Facebook at Kentucky Ag Matters and also on X (@AgKentucky). You can email us with any questions or comments to kyagmatters@gmail.com. Also, please rate us wherever you listen to our show—special thanks to Kiersten 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!!!

Aug 11, 2025
Aug 11, 2025
44 min
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 Dr. Carl Bradley, Extension Plant Pathologist 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 E
Welcome to the show!
This week, your hosts will discuss Soybean Diseases.
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Timely Tip: Prepare equipment now for harvest time! Most of the crops are made, and it’s a good time to start preparing equipment by servicing, inspecting tires, inspecting header trailers, grain carts, and organizing grain storage areas. It’s also a great time to start lining up escort vehicles and drivers.
Exit for Show
We want to remind our listeners to follow us on Facebook at Kentucky Ag Matters and also on X (@AgKentucky). You can email us with any questions or comments to kyagmatters@gmail.com. Also, please rate us wherever you listen to our show—special thanks to Carl 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!!!

Aug 4, 2025
Aug 4, 2025
50 min
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 will talk about KACAA, our recent National Meeting, and a seasonal crop update for our producers. 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 KACAA, NACAA, and a seasonal crop update.
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Timely Tip: Support your local Extension Office! And let it support you!
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We want to remind our listeners to follow us on Facebook at Kentucky Ag Matters and also on X (@AgKentucky). You can email us with any questions or comments. Also, please rate us wherever you listen to our show. Special thanks to our associations for this week’s topic, 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!!!

Jul 28, 2025
Jul 28, 2025
42 min
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 Caldwell County Senior 4-H Livestock Judging Team. 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 youth livestock programs.
Timely Tip: Get involved in your County 4-H Program!
Exit for Show
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 the Caldwell County Senior Judging Team 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!!!

Jul 21, 2025
Jul 21, 2025
43 min
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 Scott Mitchell, Research Coordinator with the Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board. 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 Ky Soybean Board.
Source: kysoy.org
http://www.soybeanscienceforsuccess.org/
Timely Tip: Encourage everyone to join and support your commodity groups!
Exit for Show
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 Scott 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!!!

Jul 14, 2025
Jul 14, 2025
47 min
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 Kevin Laurent, Extension Beef 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 E
Welcome to the show! On today’s episode we will discuss the CPH and Pvap programs with Mr. Kevin Laurent.
Timely Tip: Encourage producers to seek out and take advantage of available programs like CPH sales to capture a higher premium for the commodity you are selling.
Exit for Show
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!!!

Jun 30, 2025
Jun 30, 2025
59 min
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 Dr. Jim Davis, retired Professor with Murray State University. 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 career of Dr. Jim Davis.
Timely Tip: (Directed towards College students) Get to know your Professors! Building relationships with your professors will pay dividends throughout your time in school and beyond!
Exit for Show
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 Dr. Davis, 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!!!

Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
42 min
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!
Exit for 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!!!
