This is Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. In this episode, Sarah and Tennille offer tips for keeping kids safe from lead exposure and help parents determine whether their home is at risk.

Be Nice! October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Sarah and Tennille are joined by Emily Oswald, Public Health Educator in Crockett County, for a conversation on anti-bullying practices, coping skills, and warning signs.

This is the PINK Episode! Sarah and Tennille discuss risk factors for breast cancer and explore screening options for women who do not have insurance coverage for mammograms.

Speeding up a slow boll...managing regrowth...or avoiding it all together. Dr. Tyson Raper addresses these issues in this podcast recorded on 10/4/19.

It's a podcast about...a podcast! In this episode of "AgCast," we take a look behind the scenes of our sister show, "Bringing it Home." You'll find out from Sarah and Tennille what goes into producing each weekly episode and more! 

September is Cholesterol Education Month.  Sarah and Tennille commemorate “International Podcast Day” by using their platform to share the basics of maintaining a healthy cholesterol level.

We're still in the cover crop planting window, and in this podcast, Dr. Virginia Sykes discusses expectations for a short cover crop season, what species perform best under late planted conditions, and new cover crop varieties that are getting good marks in UT tests.

Children learn better when they are moving. Sarah and Tennille are joined by Peggy Jackson, Director of Haywood County Family Resource Centers, to explain how fidgeting can make homework time less stressful.

Dr. Tyson Raper addresses cotton defoliation concerns and offers product recommendations for defoliating weather stressed plants.

For UTIA alumnus Carol White, her education in the Department of Food Science was the perfect intro to her career in Pharmacy. As part of our One Health perspective, we sat down with this 2005 graduate to find out how her time at the Herbert College of Agriculture set her up for success and how she draws on her Food Science background in the world of pharmacy.

Prescription Opioid Awareness Week is September 15-21.  Sarah and Tennille give statistics and talk about smart ways to manage your medication usage, even if your medicine is not an opioid. (This info is for parents and caregivers of other people also!)

Sarah and Tennille sit down with Tracey Sullivan, UT Extension Western Region Program Leader for Agriculture & Natural Resources, to trace the steps food takes to get from the farm to your lunchbox.

Dr. Larry Steckel provides a rundown of 2019 weed control issues and offers recommendations for 2020, including which nozzles to use, application timings and weeds to watch.

September is “More Matters: Fruits & Veggies” Month. Sarah and Tennille share their ideas for incorporating more produce into your diet. Also- Tennille has a big announcement to make!

Dr. Heather Kelly shares disease outlook in cotton and soybean and discusses what you can expect to learn at the upcoming Soybean Disease Field Day (9/3/19) and Cotton Tour Field Day (9/4/19).

This week, Sarah and Tennille explore the ways that Le Bonheur’s mobile health unit is serving West Tennessee schools. Special guest is Chelcie Oseni from Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.

With deer hunting season approaching, UT Extension Wildlife Specialist Dan Grove discusses Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a new and dangerous threat to Tennessee's deer and elk populations. Dr. Grove will explain containment efforts, new hunting regulations and concerns for human health.  Visit the official CWD in Tennessee website for more details, https://www.tn.gov/twra/hunting/cwd.html.

This week, Sarah and Tennille talk about the importance of having close friends (including the surprising health benefits) and play a game to see how well they really know each other.

In this episode of AgCast, Charles Denney tells us how teachers are learning the science of mosquitoes and contributing to future research. 

Dr. Scott Stewart is putting out a BOLO (Be On the Look-Out) for bollworms in cotton. In this podcast, he explains proper scouting techniques, treatment thresholds and effective insecticides for bollworm.

“It’s a Different World." This week, Sarah and Tennille explore ways to prepare your family financially and to help your child get ready for the transition to college. Special guest is Kara Reeves, Completion Coach for Jackson State Community College.

It's been a tough season for cotton producers. Dr. Tyson Raper discusses why cotton appears to be "turning" early.

In this episode of "Bringing it Home," Sarah and Tennille help families “Get Ready, Get Set, and Get Back on Track” for the new school year.

This week, Sarah and Tennille celebrate the first six months of their “podcast journey” by answering questions from their subscribers, reflecting on favorite guests, and making two BIG announcements! This is a “listen and win” episode.

This week on "Bringing it Home,"  Sarah and Tennille discuss ways to maximize your back-to-school dollars during “tax-free” weekend. 

This week on "Bringing it Home," Sarah and Tennille talk about the myths surrounding how much water people really need to drink every day, and they look at creative ways to “Hydrate Great” during the Dog Days of Summer.

This week on "Bringing it Home,"  Sarah and Tennille discuss being “UT Kitchen Divas” and talk about the Summer Celebration Lawn & Garden Show! Special guests are the other two Divas- Rebecca Seratt and Joy Powell.

In light of recent publicity concerning the herbicide glyphosate, University of Tennessee Extension has released a Glyphosate Fact Sheet to address questions and concerns pertaining to the herbicide. Drs. Jim Brosnan and Larry Steckel discuss.

This week on "Bringing it Home,"  Sarah and Tennille celebrate the Fourth of July by declaring their “independence” from food poisoning risks at cookouts.

June is National Homeownership Month. In this episode of “Bringing it Home,” Sarah and Tennille get the inside scoop on buying and selling from special guest Tara Joyner, Real Estate Agent.

Dr. Larry Steckel recaps highlights of the annual Weed Tour and addresses crop weed questions he has received this week.

This summer, more than 5,000 kids will attend a Tennessee 4-H camp. University of Tennessee Extension operates three camps, each offering dozens of cool experiences--made fun by the most important activity of all, meeting new people. 

This Week: Sarah and Tennille discuss the Five S’s of Sun Safety. Before you soak up the sun on your summer vacation- or work and play in your yard this weekend- check out ways to protect your family members from the sun’s rays.

Dr. Larry Steckel discusses weed challenges and options for grass weed species, such as johnsongrass, goosegrass and barnyard grass.

In this episode of Bringing it Home, Sarah and Tennille are joined by Quill Brabham from the Tennessee Department of Health to discuss specific to men, including both mental and physical health.

Dr. Scott Stewart advises on timely management steps for controlling thrips and tarnished plant bugs in cotton.

Nationally, the nursery industry contributes 4 billion dollars to our economy, and tennessee is well-known for producing trees and plants. UT Extension has been involved in developing technology that improves how nurseries apply pesticides. In this episode of AgCast, Charles Denney has more on reducing chemicals and perhaps increasing profits. 

The song STAYING ALIVE has the correct beat for chest compressions! In this episode, Sarah and Tennille observe National CPR and AED Awareness Week by discussing emergency response, certification options, and use of the AED machine during cardiac arrest.

As deadlines for late planting of corn and cotton loom, Dr. Chris Boyer discusses producer options and new research to help producers select an optimal strategy. More information available at https://extension.tennessee.edu/publications/Documents/W820.pdf. 

This week, Sarah and Tennille talk about fostering a safe online presence for your family, especially when school is out and more time is being spent in cyberspace.

Chad Hayes with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and Dr. Larry Steckel, UTIA, discuss upcoming educational visits related to dicamba spray applications and what producers can expect if they are selected.

This week, Sarah and Tennille  discuss creative ways to help children avoid summer “learning loss” while school is out. Our special guest is Peggy Jackson, Director of the Haywood County Family Resource Centers.

Dr. Tyson Raper addresses cotton seed quality issues and offers guidance on making the decision to replant.

In this episode of "AgCast," we highlight a federal program that's had a half-century of impact in Tennessee and the nation. EFNEP teaches families about healthy eating habits and money management. Charles Denney tells us how families benefit from information and smart planning. 

In this episode, Sarah and Tennille discuss the “85210” prescription for health from Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center. Our special guest is  Health Educator, Nicole Newman,  at Le Bonheur.

Dr. Heather Kelly discusses seedling disease symptoms and scouting.

Sarah & Tennille take a lighthearted look at fashion and accessory trends that are sure to impress Mom on Mother's Day! Special guest is Rachel Erwin, Extension Agent in Lauderdale County.

Dr. Larry Steckel answers questions about the newly approved over-the-top dicamba product, Tavium, the looming May 15 cutoff for older dicamba formulations, dicamba volatility research and buffer zones.

Sarah and Tennille talk about “Raising Cain” and focus on differences in parenting boys versus girls. 

Dr. Scott Stewart covers control options for thrips, plus outlines a useful thrips risk monitoring tool found at http://climate.ncsu.edu/CottonTIP.

 It’s Healthier Tennessee Week! This week, Sarah and Tennille talk to Syrena Flowers from the Governor’s Foundation on Health & Wellness to explore ways that communities can get started in the program and its benefits.  

Dr. Angela McClure announces the revival of a soybean yield contest in Tennessee. 

This week, Sarah and Tennille talk taxes.  CPA, Joey Geter, helps us think ahead to the 2019 tax season and beyond. 

It's what's on everyone's mind. In this episode, Dr. Joanne Logan, with the University of Tennessee Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, will discuss weather patterns for 2019.

This week on "Bringing it Home: " Get Garden Ready! Sarah and Tennille talk about starting a home vegetable garden with special guest UT Extension Agriculture Agent Celeste Scott.

Sarah and Tennille examine some common household cleaning mistakes and how to avoid them.

UT Extension Corn Specialist Angela McClure covers some of the top corn planting considerations for 2019, including weather, soil temperatures, planter settings, and nitrogen recommendations.

Caregivers Need Care, Too! Special guest Miss Tennessee Christine Williamson chats with Sarah and Tennille about her road to the title, her Alzheimer’s disease platform, and her role as a family caregiver.

This is National Poison Prevention Week. Is your family safe from accidental poisonings in the home? On this episode of “Bringing it Home,” Sarah and Tennille look at ways to be sure and what to do if it happens.

In this episode, Dr. Avat Shekoofa discusses research on the impact of different cover crop species, as well as different cover crop termination timings, on pigweed germination.

Do you have a picky eater in your house? This week on "Bringing it Home," Sarah & Tennille share some strategies on how to help make meal time a little easier. 

Dr. Scott Stewart discusses the upcoming Boll Weevil referendum (March 11-22), a historical perspective, and the benefits of this program.

In this week's "Bringing it Home," Sarah and Tennille share some ideas for a budget-friendly spring break for your family.

Students at UTIA's Herbert College of Agriculture are sharing life lessons and practical skills through a video series called "Life Savvy 101."

Dr. Larry Steckel discusses the recent discovery of Palmer amaranth with resistance to metolachlor (Dual) in Northeast Arkansas.

This week on "Bringing it Home," Sarah and Tennille are talking about all things financial to kick of Tennessee Saves Week. 

Dr. Scott Stewart gives an update on refuge requirements when planting Bt corn and discusses Viptera trait.

Some of the highest-performing students at UTIA's Herbert College of Agriculture are learning there's more to success in college than just academics.

This week, Sarah and Tennille help you "take care of business" with tips on career building. 

Tennessee is fortunate to have a diverse blend of plants, from tall trees to beautiful flowers to robust agricultural crops. UTIA recently asked people to nominate plants they belive have shaped the state in positive and negative ways.

Dr. Eric Walker discusses the growing buzz around hemp and what he wishes every new grower knew. If you have any curiosity about the nuts and bolts of hemp production, this podcast is worth a listen!

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Sarah and Tennille discuss the Five Love Languages. 

The annual Cotton Focus is scheduled for Friday, February 15. Tyson Raper discusses what's on the agenda.

This week on "Bringing it Home," Sarah & Tennille share tips and ideas to live in the moment to handle life's stressors. 

Dr. Angela McClure tells producers what they can expect at the upcoming West and Middle Tennessee Grain Conferences.

This week on "Bringing it Home," Sarah and Tennille get in the game and share healthy menu ideas for your Super Bowl party.  

As producers make seed choices for 2019, Scott Stewart discusses variety selection for insect resistance management.

Are you ready for cold weather emergencies? In this episode of "Bringing it Home," Sarah and Tennille discuss ways you can be prepared for extreme cold, power outages and more. 

In this episode of AgCast, young people in Bradley County learn the harsh realities of making poor choices - navigating their way through a "Life Maze." UT Extension was one of the community partners involved in this eye-opening project.

In this week's episode of Bringing it Home, Sarah and Tennille tell you how you can fight back against flu season with hand washing and other germ-busting practices. 

It's the dead of winter, but not hard for a kid to imagine the summer of 2019 - and the possibility of 4-H camp fun. Agents are making their pitch now.

This is the first in a series of podcasts featuring UT Extension Agents, Sarah Poole and Tennille Short. "Bringing it Home" will focus on issues around the home to help you tackle the challenges faced by today's families. Today's podcast focuses on smart goals for the new year and how you can achieve them in the new year. 

Tyson Raper and Ryan Blair discuss the newly released cotton and corn variety trials.

There's new language in the 2019 dicamba label covering the impact of low pH on dicamba volatility. Dr. Larry Steckel explains what the label says, what brand new University of Tennessee research has found, and what applicators can do to stay on label and on target in 2019.

It's beginning to look at lot like Christmas, and Dr. Heather Kelly is sharing the gift of free screenings for soilborne pathogens. It's a great value and not too late to participate. Listen for details.

It’s the holidays – putting many of us in a giving spirit. But it’s also a time when thieves look to take advantage of your generosity. Consumer experts with UT Extension offer warnings about holiday scams.

The corn checkoff vote is November 28-29. In this podcast, questions about voting procedure are answered by Larry Maxwell, Assistant Commissioner of Administration and Grants with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.

Scott Stewart and Heather Kelly discuss insecticide and fungicide seed treatment considerations for the upcoming crop season.

When a military family loses a loved one in the line of duty -- many people in the civilian world want to help. As Veteran’s Day nears, Tennessee master gardeners are doing a project across the state line at Fort Campbell, Kentucky to aid our service families. Charles Denney has more on beautiful gifts of time.

On October 31, EPA extended the registration of Engenia, FeXapan and XtendiMax through 2020. Dr. Larry Steckel discusses the changes to the federal label for these products.

Get the dirt on soil testing from Dr. Angela McClure. She explains the benefits of testing in the fall and the biggest mistake she sees producers making when they soil sample. Listen to the end for info on soil testing discounts at the UT lab.

Grass weeds have been a real issue for farmers as they try to move combines through the field to harvest. Dr. Larry Steckel explains why we're seeing an uptick in grass weed populations and offers weed control recommendations to keep in mind for next spring.

Live from UT cotton research plots, Dr. Tyson Raper talks about defoliation issues, crop quality and harvest considerations.

Many West Tennessee farms received close to 10 inches of rain last week. As harvest resumes this week, Richard Buntin and Ryan Blair with UT Extension offer advice for managing weathered crops.

If you think that the leaves are changing later in the fall, it's not your imagination. We'll tell you why fall seems to come later that it did in the past.

As producers prepare to plant cover species ahead of the 2019 crop, Dr. Avat Shekoofa discusses new research on the effects of cover crop residue on cotton germination and early seedling growth.

In honor of National Farm Safety Week, we speak with Dr. Blake Brown on safety issues, specifically tips to avoid accidents when pulling trailers.

Dr. Scott Stewart advises producers to keep scouting for insects in late soybeans. In this episode he'll tell you what to look for and how to deal with it.

The Natioanl Association of County Agricultural Agents held its annual meeting this year in Chattanooga. UT Extension hosted and helped coordinate this gathering of thousands of people.

It's that time of year when soybean fields can start to show symptoms of disease, and Dr. Heather Kelly's phone has been hot this week. She discusses the issues she's seeing most in fields this year and also explains how producers can take advantage of a new free soil screening.

Call of the Week features UT Crops specialists discussing their most frequent calls and questions of the past week. In our inaugural episode, Dr. Tyson Raper recommends cotton defoliation products for the 2018 harvest season.

One of UTIA's colleges has a new name and a re-energized focus. When classes get underway on the UT Ag Campus, students and faculty will be part of the renamed Herbert College of Agriculture. The change comes from a generous donation from Jim and Judi Herbert, UT alumni now living in Michigan. Mr. Herbert founded Neogen, an international food safety company. With their gift, the Herberts are thinking decades into the future, when science and agriculture will be critical to feeding the world.

A common emotion for many of us is anger, which can cause problems in our personal lives and our careers if it's out of control. UT and TSU Extension will soon be teaching a program on learning to relax and manage anger.

May is graduation month for students at the University of Tennessee and across the country. But to first earn a degree, students must put in years of hard work.

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A great lesson for kids is to learn the value of money; how to spend it, save it and share it. UT Extension's "Money is Elementary" program is a way to teach children how to handle cash in life.

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New research estimates recreation on Tennessee Valley Authority's reservoir system creates nearly 12 billion dollars in economic impact, according to a UTIA study.

Summer camps are meant to be an escape for children, but learning can happen there, too. That's the idea at Lone Oaks Farm.

Like people, our pets can sometimes be diagnosed with cancer. Animal treatments can be expensive, but a program at UT's College of Veterinary Medicine makes it possible for pets and their owners to seek a cure without accumulating a large bill.

It's perhaps Tennessee's most urgent crisis, people dying from opioid overdoses, more than 1,600 in a recent year. UT Extension and Tennessee 4-H are working to educate people, especially kids and teens, about the dangers of these drugs.

Statistics from the government say three of four young people in the past month either witnessed someone being bullied – or were a victim themselves.

March is Extension Month in Tennessee. UT-TSU Extension serves the state's 95 with programs that deliver #RealLifeSolutions that help to improve lives to positively impact Tennessee.

March is Extension Month in Tennessee. UT-TSU Extension serves the state's 95 with programs that deliver #RealLifeSolutions that help to improve lives to positively impact Tennessee.

Statistics from the government say three of four young people in the past month either witnessed someone being bullied – or were a victim themselves.

The University of Tennessee is kicking off a yearlong celebration of 50 years of Real.Life.Solutions to the people of Tennessee and beyond.

Raising the curtain on agriculture. It's not a combination you hear often, farming and theatre. But some Tennessee producers are climbing on stage as actors to tell others about their profession, both the good and the bad.

A conversation with a UT Institute of Ag faculty member on how she found a career in agriculture...her work to improve forage management in the Mid-South...and where she sees the future of ag.

A number of students at UTIA's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources are military veterans. Charles Denney introduces us to Brent Bennae, an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran who is now pursuing a degree in Animal Science.

A researcher with the Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries is leading a collaborative regional study on black bear populations. Find out about the specialized methodology of this program, the data that’s being gathered, and why this work is important for many different species.

Home gardeners are a great way to produce healthy foods. But how do you know what to plant on your land? UT Extension is teaming with home gardeners statewide to test different vegetables-- squash, peppers, tomatoes, pumpkins-- bounty from a home garden trial.

Farmers in Tennessee and across the southeastern U.S. are hearing about crop damage caused by the herbicide dicamba. UT's Institute of Agriculture is working with producers to educate them about dicamba and perhaps limit any harmful impact.

Summer camps are meant to be an escape for children, but learning can happen there, too. That's the idea behind Tennessee's newest youth education and 4-H Center, Lone Oaks Farm.

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A conversation with University of Tennessee Entomologist Scott Stewart on agriculture's impact on honey bee health.

Isaac Bennett is a 1984 graduate of UTIA's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. In his current role, he serves as Vice President of Capital Markets with Farm Credit Bank of Texas. Recently, Bennett was the commencement speaker at CASNR's recent graduation ceremony in May. During his visit to Knoxville, we had a chance to catch up with Isaac Bennett and get his thoughts on agriculture and his college experience.

March is known as Women's History Month...in Tennessee it is also known as UT Extension Month. We sit down with Tracey Sullivan, new Extension Program Leader in West Tennessee, and a champion of both causes.

Like people, pets can be diagnosed with cancer and the treatments can be expensive. UT's College of Veterinary Medicine is making it possible for pets and their owners to seek a cure without accumulating a large bill.

A great lesson for kids is to learn the value of money; how to spend it, save it and share it. UT Extension has a program called "Money is Elementary" in many schools where kids learn to handle real money.

The devastating fires that burned Gatlinburg and Sevier County late last year destroyed homes, businesses, thousands of acres of forests – and claimed 14 lives. Now efforts are underway to rebuild and help people get their lives back. Charles Denney has more on how UT Extension is helping with simple gestures of giving, collecting and kindness.

While many people think of forestry as a rural occupation, there's an increasing need for those to manage urban forests and ecosystems. AgCast recently visited with UTIA's Dr. Sharon Jean-Philippe to discuss urban forestry and its outlook

A conversation with UT Extension Weed Scientist Larry Steckel on what producers can expect for the 2017 crop season following the EPA approval of new dicamba herbicides.

The devastation caused by the recent wildfires in the Smoky Mountains will be remembered for many years to come. The amount of damage to life and property may be hard for some to process, especially children. UTIA's Dr. Heather Wallace visited AgCast to share tips to help parents and kids deal with life's catastrophic events.

Newly approved formulations of this complex herbicide could help farmers control resistant weeds, but after a tumultuous 2016 crop season, concerns remain. Dr. Larry Steckel weighs in.

The UTIA Turfgrass Program studies grasses, soils, water and pests. In this edition of AgCast, Charles Denney visits with Dr. John Sorochan and Dr. Jim Brosnan about the program and it's contributions to turf science and the turf industry.

Forestry experts say a type of tree harvesting known as "thinning" leads to better forests in the future. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture's Ginger Rowsey caught up with Extension Forester David Mercker to find out more about this management technique as well as the overall health of forests in the Southeast.