The Idaho SEED Podcast—Short Educational Extension Discussions—brings research-based agricultural insights directly to farmers and professionals. Each biweekly episode explores University of Idaho extension publications and research papers, delivering engaging, practical solutions for real-world farming challenges.
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In this episode of Idaho Seed Podcasts, we dig into one of Idaho agriculture’s most pressing weed threats: Palmer amaranth. This fast-spreading, herbicide-resistant pigweed has already invaded thousands of acres in the state and poses serious risks to sustainable farming. Based on University of Idaho research and Extension efforts, we explore: How …
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This episode of Idaho Seed Podcasts takes a deep dive into the detective work behind identifying and managing potato storage diseases. Based on expert-reviewed content from University of Idaho Extension and narrated by Extension Potato Specialist Noor Olsen, the episode covers: How to select the right tubers for disease diagnosis What symptoms to l…
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In this episode of Idaho Seed Podcasts, we highlight how wireless scopes and digital magnification tools are changing the way farmers and crop consultants scout for tiny, yet costly, pests. Drawing from a University of Idaho Extension research project led by a UI researcher and Extension specialist, we cover: How wireless scopes work and how to use…
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In this episode of Idaho Seed Podcasts, we delve into the essentials of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and their relevance to Idaho agriculture. Based on a University of Idaho Extension publication about green house gasses authored by Lide Chen, Eric Winford, and Mario E. de Haro-Martí, we discuss: The primary greenhouse gases and their sources The impact…
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Beyond the Paycheck: Retaining Hispanic Ag Employees
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In this episode of Idaho Seed Podcasts, we delve into strategies for improving the retention of Hispanic agricultural employees in Southern Idaho. Drawing from the University of Idaho Extension study titled "Money Doesn’t Always Matter: Low-Cost Ways to Increase the Longevity of Southern Idaho’s Hispanic Agricultural Employees" by Thomas, Packham, …
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In this episode of Idaho Seed Podcasts, we delve into essential livestock care practices tailored for beginning and small-scale producers. Drawing from the University of Idaho Extension publication BUL 1001, authored by Rebecca Mills, we discuss: University of Idaho Fundamental aspects of livestock care, including nutrition, housing, and health ma…
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Leitch Farms: A Look at Grazing Cover Crops
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In this episode of Idaho Seed Podcasts, we explore how Nez Perce County farmer Drew Leitch integrates spring- and fall-seeded cover crops into his cow-calf operation, enhancing both soil health and livestock productivity. Based on the Farmer-to-Farmer Case Study Series publication Grazed Cover Cropping, Drew Leitch (PNW721), we discuss: The dual b…
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In this episode of Idaho Seed Podcasts, we explore how barn owls serve as natural allies in managing vole populations across Idaho's agricultural landscapes. Drawing from the University of Idaho Extension's publication about using barn owls to help manage voles we discuss: The biology and behavior of barn owls Their role in controlling vole popula…
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