Episodes

Monday Jan 08, 2024
Invasive Insect Update with Dr. Jonathon Larson
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Intro for show E93
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. Jonathon Larson, Extension Entomologist 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 E93
Welcome to the show!
This week your hosts will discuss: Invasive Species
Timely Tip: Be vigilant and watch for these invasive species!
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Special thanks to our Dr. Larson 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 Jan 01, 2024
Water Quality with Dr. Amanda Gumbert
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Intro for show E92
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. Amanda Gumbert, 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 E92
Welcome to the show!
This week your hosts will discuss: Extension Water Quality programs.
Timely Tip: Update your Ag water Quality plan!
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Special thanks to our Dr. Gumbert 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 25, 2023
Livestock Barn Considerations
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Intro for show E91
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. Morgan Hayes, 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 E91
Welcome to the show!
This week your hosts will discuss: Confinement facilities for cattle.
Timely Tip: Know your options when planning facilities! And as always, have a good relationship with your veterinarian!
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Special thanks to our Dr. Hayes 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 18, 2023
2023 End of Season Crop Review
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Intro for show E90
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 discuss the 2023 Crop Season. 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 E90
Welcome to the show!
This week your hosts will discuss: 2023 Crop year end review.
Timely Tip: Look for ways to improve your financial outlook for 2024!
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Special thanks to our host’s 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 11, 2023
Becoming an Ag Leader with Jeff Pettit
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Intro for show E86
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 Jeff Pettit, Webster County Beef Producer, and President Elect of Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association. 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 E86
Welcome to the show!
This week your hosts will discuss: Beef production, Ag Leadership, and the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association.
Timely Tip: Support your local Ag groups!
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Special thanks to Jeff 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 04, 2023
Regional Disaster Prep trainings and Winter Outlook with Matt Dixon
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Intro for show E88
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 E88
Welcome to the show!
This week your hosts will discuss: Disaster Preparedness.
Timely Tip: Be prepared.
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Special thanks to Matt Dixon 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 27, 2023
Reducing fertilizer costs in Pastures with Greg Halich
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Intro for show E87
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. Greg Halich, Ag Economist 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 E87
Welcome to the show!
This week your hosts will discuss: Reducing fertilizer costs in Beef pastures.
Timely Tip: Evaluate clover stands this fall to determine what needs re-seeding. Remember annual lespedeza needs to be seeded later in the Spring than when we would seed clover.
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Special thanks to Dr. Halich 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 20, 2023
Estate Planning with Lora Lee Robey
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Intro for show E85
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 Lora Lee Robey, Attorney in Logan 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 E85
Welcome to the show!
This week your hosts will discuss: Estate planning!
Timely Tip: Make an appointment with an attorney!
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Special thanks to Lora Lee 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 13, 2023
Deer Processing with Dr. Gregg Rentfrow!
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Intro for show E85
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. Gregg Rentfrow, Extension Meat 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 E85
Welcome to the show!
This week your hosts will discuss: Game Processing!
Timely Tip: Consider processing your own wild game this Fall!
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Special thanks to Gregg Rentfrow 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 06, 2023
Livestock Judging Experiences with Terry Burks
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Intro for show E84
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 Terry Burks, retired educator and livestock judge from 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 E84
Welcome to the show!
This week your hosts will discuss: Youth Livestock experiences.
Timely Tip: Always be willing to help youth in their livestock experiences by getting involved as a volunteer.
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Special thanks to Terry Burks 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!!!