Kentucky Ag Matters

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 Evan Tate, Ag Agent in Hancock 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 Quality Show animals. Source:   Timely Tip: If you’re making the investment in a quality show animal, be willing to physically view the live animal yourself, or have a trusted person verify the quality of the animal.     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 Evan 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!!!    

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 Curt Judy, retired Ag Agent in Todd 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 Curt Judy’s career in Extension, and the changes in Agriculture that have taken place during that time.. Source:   Timely Tip: Take measures to reduce the risk of equipment and field fires     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 Curt 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!!!    

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. Source:   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!!!    

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. Chris Teutsch, Extension Forage 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 Fall Pasture and Hay Field renovation. Source:   Timely Tip: It’s time to soil test! Knowing your soil fertility and ph is crucial to new seedings as well as existing stands. If fall seeding is planned, getting a good stand at establishment will help the overall quality of the stand and will increase yields over time.     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 Chris 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!!!    

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. Source:   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 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!!!    

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. Source:   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!!!    

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. Source:   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!!!  

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. Source:   Timely Tip: Support your local Extension Office! And let it support you!       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. 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!!!    

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!!!    

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!!!  

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!!!    

Intro for show E119   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. Lloyd Murdock, Professor Emeritus with the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, 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 E119   Welcome to the show! This week your hosts will discuss: Kentucky Agriculture over the years!   Timely Tip: Take the opportunity to learn from those folks in our industry who have made a big impact on agriculture so that you will be able to tell their story in the years to come.    Exit for Show Special thanks to Corinne 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!!!         

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!!!    

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!!!         

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 Matt Futrell, Ag Agent in Christian County, KY.  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 Extension Programs in Christian County.   Timely Tip:  Become familiar with the Ag resources that are available in your area and look for opportunities to expand and fill in the voids.    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 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!!!    

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 Becky Marlowe, Financial Officer with Farm Credit-Mid America, Deanna Litchfield, Account Specialist with Farm Credit Mid-America.  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 their guest’s Ag story, and the Agsperience Program in Trigg County.   Timely Tip:  Always take the opportunity to mentor youth. Regardless of what organization you represent, always be willing to give your time to teach and encourage our youth!    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 Becky and Deanna 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!!!  

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 John David Fourqurean, Vice President for Ag Lending with Farm Credit Mid-America.  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 Ag Lending   Timely Tip:  Have your financial records in order before you sit down with your lender.    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 John David 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!!!    

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. Tony Brannon, retired Dean from the Hutson School of Agriculture at 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. Tony Brannon   Timely Tip:  Begin monitoring crops for pests and diseases. Crop scouting can be key to making a successful crop.         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. Brannon 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!!!    

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 Brandon Garnett, Regional Vice-President, Agriculture Lending in Southwest Kentucky with Farm Credit Mid-America.  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 Farm Credits commitment to Agriculture across Kentucky!   Timely Tip:  Regardless of who you work for or where you live, there should be mutual support for all organizations supporting Agriculture at the local, regional, state, and national level.    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 Brandon 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!!!    

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 Jerry McIntosh, retired Resource Soil Scientist with NRCS.  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 all things soil drainage!   Timely Tip:  Soil is one of our greatest resources. We can help preserve our soils through conservation practices. This will help preserve our resources for future generations.         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 Jerry 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!!!