Season 1 Episode 1—Invite Food Safety to the Cookout
Welcome to Food Defenders—a podcast dedicated to sharing the fundamentals of food safety and the real risks of foodborne illness. On this debut episode, host Terence Martin shares practical tips….
Season 3 Episode 1—Year of Invasive Plants
The Year of Invasive Plants sounds like the making of a great 1970s horror movie. In reality, it is actually an Alabama Extension initiative that is helping people address the….
Season 1 Episode 9—Managing Fire Ants
Boiling water, instants grits, and gasoline are all the supposed miracle treatments for fire ants. However, these fake remedies don’t hold a candle to practical, research-based control methods. On this….
Season 6 Episode 8—Considerations for Cotton Planting
In this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Simer Virk and Scott Graham talk cotton planting with Josh Lee and Chandler Gruener. The good news is cotton prices are….
Season 1 Episode 8—What’s Wrong with My Tree?
Every looked out in your yard and said, “What’s wrong with my tree?” You are not alone. In fact, this is one of the most common questions that Extension agents….
Season 6 Episode 7 — Higher Fertilizer Costs
In this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Simer Virk and Scott Graham welcome Rishi Prasad and Wendiam Sawadgo into a discussion about higher fertilizer costs for farmers. We’ve….
Season 1 Episode 7—Planting the Garden with Dani Carroll
Spring may feel like the time to plant everything, but a better garden starts with better timing. On this episode of Southern Ground, hosts Shane Harris and Chip East are….
Season 6 Episode 6—Corn Planting Update
On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Simer Virk and Scott Graham are talking corn planting with Eros Francisco, an assistant professor and Extension grain crops agronomist, and….
Season 6 Episode 5—Alabama Drought Reach
On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Josh Lee, Jacob Sizemore and Chandler Gruener talk with Laura Bell Cooley of the Auburn University Water Resources Center and Brianne….
Season 1 Episode 6—Buzzing Carpenter Bees
Spring has a way of announcing itself—and on this episode of Southern Ground, it comes with a buzz. Hosts Shane Harris and Chip East blend childhood memories with practical advice….
Season 6 Episode 4-Alabama Peanut Producers Association
On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Scott Graham and Simer Virk talk with Alabama Peanut Producers Association Executive Director Libbie Johnson. Additionally, Kris Balkcom and Amanda Sherer….
Season 1 Episode 5—It Starts with Soil
Soil is one of the most asked about topics for many Alabama Extension professionals across the state. On today’s episode of Southern Ground, hosts Chip East and Shane Harris take….
Season 6 Episode 3-Climate Outlook
On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, Chandler Gruener hosts along with Josh Lee and Brenda Ortiz. They talk with Florida State Climatologist David Zierden of Florida State University….
Season 1 Episode 4—Starting Seeds Indoors
Things are starting to grow on this episode of Southern Ground! For those who just can’t wait to get in the garden, starting seeds indoors is a great option, but….
Season 6 Episode 2 — Cotton Jassid Update
On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, host Scott Graham provides a cotton jassid update with Josh Lee, Blake Lanton and Jacob Sizemore. The recap covers what they learned….