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Anthony and Nena from the Spring Creek Food Hub join us today to answer the question: Should I get certified. It's a tough question with no simple answers.
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Spider mites have emerged and Stilt Bugs? That's a new one for me. Plus a discussion on weed management strategies around building sites and organic herbicides.
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In this episode we talk about sprayer options for insects, recovering from spring wet conditions, and a very random deep dive into cultivators and cultivator tractors.
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In this episode, Joe Schafer from Winrock International and Kelly Cartwright and Lanny Ashlock from the Natural Soy and Grain Alliance join us to talk about the challenges of organic corn and soybean production in Arkansas and provide strategies for success.
See episode 19 for the introduction to this discussion.
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Drought to Flood! In this episode we catch up on how the roller crimped cover crop at CAFF turned out, my thoughts on what happened, and Cailin's plan moving forward. Plus, insect updates from NWA.
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In this episode I deep dive into organic approved insecticides. There's more than just Pyganic and Neem!
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Its Rambling Time!
In this episode we talk seasonal insects, cicada, roller crimping cover crop, and more! Riley joins as a special guest the second half of the show!
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In this episode, Riley joins me to talk about spring crops in high tunnels.
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Back from spring break finally!
In this episode, Joe Schafer from Winrock International and Kelly Cartwright from the Natural Soy and Grain Alliance join us to talk about the challenges of organic row crop corn and soybean production in Arkansas and what they are doing to support farmers. This episode kicks off a series as we deep dive into their findings from an agronomic and economic standpoint.
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In this episode, Lee Goldsmith from Native Legacy Tree and Perennial Nursery joins me to talk about seed priming and sanitation and how these practices can improve seed germination in the greenhouse and field.
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In this episode Luke and I each give our top 5 tips for successfully growing transplants.
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In this month's rambling we talk about variety trials, soil potassium mining, and spring weather.
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Guy Ames from Ames Orchard and Nursery and formerly NCAT joins us in this episode to discuss how climate change is impacting our ability to grow fruit crops here in Arkansas.
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In this episode, Maury Wills from Wills Family Orchard joins us to talk about growing organic apples organically. We discuss some of the major pest challenges and talk strategies for success.
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This three pat series takes a look at the ins and outs of starting an organic orchard in Arkansas. In this episode we talk about the basic challenges of growing fruits in Arkansas and which ones does best here.
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It's tool time! In this episode, Jonathan McArthur joins us to discuss the essential tools for a new organic vegetable farm. This is part 4, and the last on this subject for awhile.
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In this episode, Jonathan McArthur joins us to discuss the basics of starting an organic vegetable farm. Part 3, discusses building permanent beds.
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In this episode, Jonathan McArthur joins us to discuss the basics of starting an organic vegetable farm. Part 2, discusses preparing the soil for farming. What do you need to do to get that open field or pasture ground ready to make beds.
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In this episode I address the new USDA Zone Hardiness Map and talk about the Arkansas Gown Conference.
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In this episode, Luke and Heather join me to discuss the state of organic agriculture from their perspective in Arkansas and what we need to really move the needle to get more farms certified. Also, we learn about organic beer!
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