Best University of Maine Cooperative Extension Podcasts (2025)

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Dairy Insights: Tips and tricks to improve Milk Quality with Dr. Gary Anderson 21:28

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Drs. Glenda Pereira and Colt Knight sit down with Dr. Gary Anderson, Animal and BioSciences Specialist Emeritus, University of Maine. The conversation reviews milk quality guidelines and cleanliness after milking and to review in the milk room. Dr. Anderson was a professor at the University of Maine, and serve…

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Animal Care Facility Aquaculture in Maine with Mark Nilan and Megan Joynt 41:46

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In this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Colt Knight dives into the fascinating world of zebrafish research with Mark Nilan, who manages the University of Maine’s animal care facility, and student lab assistant Megan Joynt. They chat about why zebrafish are such great research models, from their genetic similarities to humans and transparent embr…

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Livestock Judging, Leadership, and Life Lessons with Dr. Dean Fish 39:52

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In this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Colt Knight welcomes back Dr. Dean Fish, a seasoned livestock expert from Arizona, for a deep dive into the art and value of livestock judging. Recorded during Dr. Fish’s visit to Maine to help lead a youth livestock judging clinic, this engaging conversation explores the foundational skills of evaluating …

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Dairy Wearable Technology in Azorean Dairy Farming with Helder Ponte 20:32

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira records the podcast episode from the Azores. Glenda talked with Helder Ponte who is a dairy farmer in Sao Miguel, Azores about precision technologies, specifically, wearable technologies and how farmers are using these to improve management. In addition to being a dairy farmer, Ponte provide…

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Cook Wild Kentucky with Dr. Gregg Rentfrow 24:44

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Colt W. Knight is once again joined by friend of the podcast, Dr. Gregg Rentfrow of the University of Kentucky, to discuss a program he helped launch in Kentucky, Cook Wild Kentucky. I really like this program, and I think that its principles could be tailored to market locally raised and sold livestock an…

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The Science of Harvesting Hay: Maximizing Yield and Quality with Dr. Juan Romero 24:21

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira and Dr. Juan Romero team up with the Tri-State Dairy Team for a special crossover episode. Together, they explore how to optimize haymaking in Maine and northern New England. Dr. Romero, an Associate Professor of Animal Nutrition, conducts research on forage quality and conservation, ruminan…

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June is Maine Dairy Month with Sarah Littlefield 14:21

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, Assistant Extension Professor and State Dairy Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a conversation with Sarah Littlefield. Sarah is the executive director for the Maine Dairy Promotion Board and the Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council, and a dairy farmer. This epis…

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Updates in Beef Fecal Egg Count Study with Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler 35:51

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, we're joined by Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, Extension Professor and Beef Specialist for the University of Kentucky. Jeff discusses his diverse background in agriculture and some pertinent research results from his recent research in accessing the efficacy of different types and routes of administration of common catt…

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Growing Knowledge: Education, Outreach, and the Future of Lifelong Learning with Dr. Hannah Carter 44:07

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Drs. Glenda Pereira and Colt Knight sit down with Dr. Hannah Carter, Associate Provost for Online and Continuing Education and Dean of University of Maine Cooperative Extension. During our conversation we discussed “what is Extension,” the Morrill Act of 1862, the role of Extension and key programs that UMaine…

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My Favorite Topic… BBQ with Dr. Gregg Rentfrow 39:56

2M ago39:56

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Knight sits down with Dr. Gregg Rentfrow, Professor of Meat Science and State Meat Specialist for the University of Kentucky, to discuss one of my favorite topics, barbecue. My BBQ journey began when I was a teenager showing horses in the South with my parents and going on road trips across the country wit…

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Anniversary Special: The Voices That Shaped Us with Donna Coffin 50:22

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Drs. Glenda Pereira and Colt Knight sit down with Donna Coffin, Professor Emerita, University of Maine Cooperative Extension. She was a professor at the University of Maine, and served in the role of extension educator in Piscataquis and Penobscot Counties. In this conversation we talk about all things includi…

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Oink if You Are Ready to Get Started Raising Pigs! 41:35

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Drs. Glenda Pereira and Colt Knight discuss the basics of raising pigs. Dr. Knight owns a 14-acre registered Berkshire Farm in Garland, Maine with the distinct honor of being the top Berkshire breeder since 2023. Dr. Knight also serves on the National Pork Board Swine Education and Outreach Advisory Board wher…

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Dairy Insights: Navigating Milk Quality During Milking with Dr. Gary Anderson 25:40

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Drs. Glenda Pereira and Colt Knight sit down with Dr. Gary Anderson, Animal and Bioscience Specialist Emeritus, University of Maine. The conversation reviews milk quality guidelines and cleanliness during milking. Dr. Anderson was a professor at the University of Maine, and served in the role of dairy speciali…

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Bale Grazing with Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler 35:42

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In this special 50th episode of Maine Farmcast, host Dr. Colt Knight is joined by Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler from the University of Kentucky to discuss bale grazing as a winter feeding strategy for beef cattle. They explore how this method improves manure distribution, reduces soil compaction, and enhances forage utilization. Dr. Lehmkuhler shares insight…

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Grazing Plans with Dr. Jaime Garzon 13:31

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, Assistant Extension Professor and State Dairy Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a conversation with Dr. Jaime Garzon about how to start a grazing plan. Dr. Jaime Garzon is an Assistant Extension Professor and Forage Educator at the UMaine Extension. His exten…

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Field Notes: York County, Maine Agricultural Updates with Dr. Ankit Singh 23:34

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, Assistant Extension Professor and State Dairy Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a conversation with Dr. Ankit Singh who is an Assistant Extension Professor of Sustainable Agriculture and Ornamental Horticulture at UMaine. Dr. Singh is based in York County, an…

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University of Maine Cooperative Extension Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory with Dr. Dana Hill 33:17

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, and Dr. Colt Knight, sit down with Dr. Dana Hill who is part of the UMaine Livestock team. Dr. Hill is an Assistant Extension Professor, Veterinarian Specialist, and the Director of the UMaine Extension Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. She has a special interest in infectious disease resea…

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Cracking the Cost of Eggs and a Beginners Guide to Raising Chicks 36:11

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On this episode of Maine Farmcast, Glenda and Colt explore the rising cost of eggs. The discussion highlights the impact of the concurrent bird flu epidemic, which has led to the loss of 166 million poultry, causing a disruption in egg supply. They clarify the differences between broilers and layers, explaining why chicken meat prices have remained…

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Maine Dairy Workforce with Dr. Ashley Marshall 21:44

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, Assistant Extension Professor and State Dairy Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a conversation with Dr. Ashley Marshall. Marshall is currently working as the Dairy Industry Workforce Specialist with Eastern Maine Development Corporation. She returned to Maine…

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Farm Service Agency with Lucia Brown and Amanda May 33:39

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On this of the Maine Farmcast, Colt is joined by Lucia Brown, Deputy State Executive Director and Acting Farm Loan Chief for FSA and Amanda May, Agricultural Program Chief to discuss some of the programs and loans that FSA offers farmers. Farm Service Agency is equitably serving all farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners through the delivery …

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Getting to Know Your Hosts Part 2 with Dr. Colt W. Knight 33:06

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Colt grew up in a coal mining family in West Virginia where they also operated a small family farm and show horse stable. During academic breaks and between schools, he worked in strip mines across the country. Colt earned his B.S. in Animal Science at the University of Kentucky, M.S. in Animal Science at Angelo State University, and his Ph.D. in A…

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Dairy Nutrition for Small Scale Dairies with Dr. Sarah Allen 24:06

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, Assistant Extension Professor and State Dairy Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a conversation with Dr. Sarah Allen about dairy nutrition considerations for small scale dairy farmers. Allen holds a doctorate from North Carolina State University, in which she …

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Getting to Know your Hosts Part 1 with Dr. Glenda Pereira 34:38

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Knight visits with Dr. Pereira about her background in dairy, education, and research. As the Extension Dairy Specialist, Dr. Pereira conducts applied research and develop educational programs for dairy and livestock producers across the state of Maine and New England. While the Holstein breed is near and …

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Highlights on Solar Powered Watering Systems and Grazing with Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler 51:21

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Colt travels to the Commonwealth State of Kentucky to talk about alternative and direct marketing strategies we use here in Maine with beef producers in Kentucky. While there, he catches up with good friend and repeat podcast guest, Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler and attends the Heart of America Grazing Conference and Pa…

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Cover Crops with Eduardo Stern 25:50

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Eduardo Stern, Director of Tropical Seeds LLC, and Dr. Jaime Garzon, Assistant Extension Professor and Forage Educator, drop by to discuss some new research of cover crops. Tropical Seeds LLC is a Florida-based company that markets seeds for tropical forage crops, including sunn hemp, a fast-growing warm-seaso…

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The Maine Ag Trades Show with Kevin Woltemath 31:44

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Recorded in front of live studio audience. On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Colt and Glenda set up shop on the main stage of the the Maine Agricultural Trades Show in Augusta, Maine on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 to record a live show with Kevin Woltemath of Pineland Natural Meats to discuss his journey through agriculture, his work with beef…

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A Journey from Agricultural Education to Vocation with Madison Philbrick 34:49

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Knight sits down with Madison Philbrick, Academic Advisor and Program Coordinator for Animal and Veterinary Sciences in the College of Earth, Health, and Life Sciences at the University of Maine. As a Maine native, Maddy grew up in a coastal community, and worked her way through college earning both a Bach…

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Small Swine Producers and Veterinarians Grant Update with Casey Zangaro 28:19

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Colt visited the National Swine Education and Outreach Conference in Kansas City, Missouri where he got the chance to sit down with fellow swine enthusiast, Casey Zangaro, Swine Extension Educator for Michigan State University. Extension agents from Michigan, Maine, Iowa, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania worked toge…

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Maine AgrAbility with Bella Russo and Brie Weisman 34:37

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Glenda and Colt are joined by Bella Russo, Director of Maine AgrAbility, and Brie Weisman, occupational therapist, to discuss Maine AgrAbility. Addressing health, safety, and the prevention of injuries across the state of Maine— on the farm, on the water, and in the forest. The Maine AgrAbility project is dedi…

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H5N1 Bird Flu in Dairy Updates with Dr. Sarah Allen 13:24

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, Assistant Extension Professor and State Dairy Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a conversation with Dr. Sarah Allen about the ongoing Avian Flu (H5N1) situation in dairy. This episode was recorded on December 19, 2024 and this situation is ever evolving, so p…

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Prevention and Mitigation of Meningeal Worm in Small Ruminants with Dr. Rachel White 22:29

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, Assistant Extension Professor and State Dairy Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a conversation with Dr. Rachel White about meningeal worms in small ruminants. Dr. Rachel White is an Assistant Extension Professor, Sustainable Agriculture and Livestock Educator…

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Calf Chronicles: The 5 Cs of Dairy Calf Care with Dr. Bethany Dado-Senn 22:15

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, Assistant Extension Professor and State Dairy Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a conversation with a return guest, Dr. Bethany Dado-Senn about the 5 Cs of dairy calf care. Dr. Dado-Senn grew up on a 500-cow dairy farm with her family in northwest Wisconsin. …

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Livestock Business Planning with JJ Jones 39:32

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, we sit down with JJ Jones to discuss business planning for farms. An often overlooked aspect of farming is the business. JJ discusses how you can set yourself up for success with business planning. He discusses the key aspects of a business plan, and we talk about the reasons for owning a farm. JJ Jones is an …

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Getting to Know the Youth with Maine 4-H Ag Ambassadors 30:19

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, we have a special treat. On November 11, 2024, the University of Maine campus in Orono hosted a group of Maine 4-H Ag Ambassadors. On their tour of campus, they stopped by my lab, The Maine Grazing Behavior Lab, to see what a State Livestock Specialist and Associate Extension Professor does on a day-to-day bas…

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The Last of the Cowboy Scholars with Dr. Derek Bailey 26:45

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, I'm pleased to have back Dr. Derek Bailey, Professor Emeritus at New Mexico State University and current Director of Research and Outreach at Deep Well Ranch in Prescott, Arizona. Dr. Bailey served as my Post Doctoral Fellowship Advisor, and has been a long term mentor for me and countless others. He has led a…

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Winter Care of Livestock with Dr. Pereira and Dr. Knight 28:36

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, co-hosts Dr. Glenda Pereira, Assistant Extension Professor and State Dairy Specialist and Dr. Colt W. Knight, Associate Extension Professor - State Livestock Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, have a conversation about winter care considerations for livestock. Feeding Cows in Winter …

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Calf Chronicles: Cow and Calf Rearing with Dr. Brad Heins 28:05

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, Assistant Extension Professor and State Dairy Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a conversation with Dr. Brad Heins, Professor of Dairy Management at the University of Minnesota. Today's conversation is about pre-weaned calf rearing options for dairy producers…

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Journey into Agriculture with Dr. Kendall Samuelson 30:32

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, we are joined by Dr. Kendall Samuelson, Associate Professor of Animal Science at West Texas A&M University. Dr. Samuelson is involved in the latest research with feedlot cattle, teaching, advising graduate students, and serving as an industry leader. Kendall was presented with the Young Scholar Award at the 20…

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Swine Genetics with Randy Shipley 40:31

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Knight sits down and talks to Mr. Randy Shipley of Shipley Swine genetics. Shipley Swine Genetics is a top Boar Stud operation that provides high quality semen, bred gilts, and boars to producers across the nation. Randy joined us here in Maine to deliver a youth swine judging clinic in Cumberland, Maine. …

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Winter Watering Tips with Drs. Pereira and Knight 23:09

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Drs. Pereira and Knight sit down to discuss some winter care, especially, winter watering tips for livestock producers. If you would like to learn more about Winter Care of Livestock, please visit: Cold Weather Tips for Livestock Farmers, UMaine Extension https://extension.umaine.edu/livestock/related-resource…

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Preparing Your Pastures for Overwintering with Dr. Jaime Garzon 20:40

10M ago20:40

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, Assistant Extension Professor and State Dairy Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a conversation with Dr. Jaime Garzon about how to get your pastures ready for overwintering. Dr. Jaime Garzon is an Assistant Extension Professor and Forage Educator at the Univer…

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Beef Sustainability with Dr. Sebastian Mejia Turcios 50:40

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, Assistant Extension Professor and State Dairy Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a conversation with Dr. Sebastian Mejia Turcios about his work on beef sustainability conducted at the clear center at UC Davis. The Clarity and Leadership for Environmental Aware…

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Biosecurity with Carol Delaney 30:46

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, Assistant Extension Professor and State Dairy Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a conversation with Carol Delaney about general livestock biosecurity practices. Carol Delaney is the Livestock Specialist for the Animal Health group at the Maine Department of D…

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Online Marketing with Dan Kaplan 29:05

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast Colt is joined again by Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, Extension Professor and Beef Specialist for the University of Kentucky and Mr. Dan Kaplan, owner/operator of Heartstone Farm in Charleston, Maine. Dan moved to Maine and started a beef farm about 10 years ago. He shares his story on coming to Maine, and how he utiliz…

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Best Management Practices for Harvesting Corn Silage with Dr. Juan Romero 39:25

10M ago39:25

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira and Dr. Colt Knight have a conversation with University of Maine professor Dr. Juan Romero about best management practices for harvesting corn silage. Dr. Romero is an Associate Professor of Animal Nutrition and conducts research on: forage quality and conservation, ruminant nutrition, and P…

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Tractor Safety with Jason Lilley and Caragh Fitzgerald 32:38

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, Assistant Extension Professor and State Dairy Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a conversation with UMaine Extension professors and educators Jason Lilley and Caragh Fitzgerald about tractor safety. Jason Lilley is an Assistant Extension Professor of Maine Su…

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Pasture Health and Regenerative Practices with Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler 36:32

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, I am joined by Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, Extension Professor and Beef Specialist for the University of Kentucky, and we are going to discuss the basic principles of pasture health and regenerative agriculture. This episode hits on cattle intake, forage utilization, stocking densities, soil health, how regenerative …

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Updates in Internal Parasite Research with Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler 40:28

11M ago40:28

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, I am joined by Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, Extension Professor and Beef Specialist for the University of Kentucky. Jeff discusses his diverse background in agriculture and some pertinent research results from his recent research in accessing the efficacy of different types and routes of administration of common cattl…

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Shades of Green: Cows, Agrivoltaics, and Climate Resilience with Dr. Brad Heins 27:40

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On the this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, Assistant Extension Professor and State Dairy Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a conversation with Dr. Brad Heins, Professor of Dairy Management at the University of Minnesota. The conversation focuses on the dairy research that is being conducted at the…

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Dairy Financials and Breakeven Milk Price with Joanna Lidback 25:13

12M ago25:13

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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, assistant Extension professor and state dairy specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a conversation with Joanna Lidback, CFO for Adirondack Farms and the principal consultant for Adirondack Management Services. Joanna is a Certified Agricultural Consultant and has…

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