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The Maine Farmcast features weekly conversations with experts from across the country sharing insights and advice for both new and seasoned farmers running operations of any size. Hosted by three livestock specialists from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, the show brings you world-class expertise paired with practical advice about how to apply cutting-edge research to improve the efficiency and sustainability of your farming operation.
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- A Howling Good Time: Werewolves, Witches, and a Whole Lot of Bull — A Maine Farmcast Halloween Special · 60 min · Episodul 130Things are getting a little spooky on the Maine Farmcast! In this special Halloween episode, Dr. Colt Knight and Dr. Glenda Pereira trade their usual livestock discussions for…
- Two Knives, a Handsaw and Five Years of Video Editing: The Story Behind Carcass to Cut, a Virtual Meat-Cutting School · 44 min · Episodul 129What happens when you combine three animal species, two knives, a handsaw, 600 GB of video footage and five years of editing? Apparently, you get Carcass to Cut: The Maine Meat…
- Sea Scallop Research with Kyle Brennan · 35 min · Episodul 128In this episode of Maine Farmcast, host Dr. Glenda Pereira talks with University of Maine doctoral candidate Kyle Brennan about his research on sea scallops and aquaculture in…
- Going Batty: Myths, Misconceptions and Maine’s Bats · 41 min · Episodul 127This week on Maine Farmcast, Dr. Colt W. Knight takes the podcast on the road for a visit with returning guest Mark King, better known to listeners for his expertise in…
- Meet Maine DACF Livestock Specialist Owen Cortner: Animal Health, Soil and Biosecurity · 33 min · Episodul 126In this episode of the Maine Farmcast, host Glenda Pereira sits down with Owen Cortner to discuss his background and how it informs his work as a livestock specialist. Cortner is…
- Horses, History and a Few Good Rabbit Holes with Dr. Robert Causey · 45 min · Episodul 125Colt W. Knight sits down with longtime friend and colleague Robert Causey for what was supposed to be a conversation about equine veterinary medicine. But, as often happens when…
- Speak Up, Stand Out and Wear a Good Hat with John Brubaker · 39 min · Episodul 124In this episode of Maine Farmcast, Dr. Colt W. Knight sits down with author, professional speaker, educator, former college lacrosse coach and custom hatter John Brubaker, better…
- Buckles, Banners and Building a Farm Future with Brittany and Sierra Hemond · 38 min · Episodul 123This week on the Maine Farmcast, we head to Hemond Farms in Minot, Maine, for the Buckles and Banners Jackpot Show and sit down with Brittany and Sierra Hemond to talk about…
- Maintaining Hoof Health and Lameness Prevention with Jacki Perkins · 34 min · Episodul 122In this episode of the Maine Farmcast, host Glenda Pereira sits down with Jacki Martinez Perkins to discuss management practices that can help maintain hoof health in livestock…
- Ben and Jerry's Low Carbon Dairy Pilot Project with Amber Blodgett · 57 min · Episodul 121In this episode of the Maine Farmcast, host Dr. Glenda Pereira sits down with Amber Blodgett to learn about the Ben and Jerry's Low Carbon Dairy Pilot Project. Amber is the Dairy…
- Pile It On with the King of Compost: From the Backyard to the Farm · 31 min · Episodul 120Recorded outdoors around a table at Knight Family Farm in Garland, Maine, this episode features plenty of fresh air, farm sounds, barbecue and a conversation about things that…
- MOFGA: From Certification to Community With Jacki Martinez Perkins · 28 min · Episodul 119In this episode of the Maine Farmcast, host Glenda Pereira sits down with Jacki Martinez Perkins to discuss the role the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA)…
- Fair Season: Biosecurity and Animal Health Considerations with Owen Cortner · 29 min · Episodul 118In this episode of the Maine Farmcast, host Dr. Glenda Pereira talks with Dr. Owen Cortner about biosecurity, heat stress and other animal health considerations when exhibiting…
- Serving Those Who Feed Us: Tommy Higgins Explains FSA County Committees · 45 min · Episodul 117How do farmers help shape USDA programs in their communities? In this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Glenda Pereira and Colt Knight welcome Tommy Higgins, Maine state executive…
- Don't Graze by Guesswork: The Math Behind Better Pastures with Jeff Lehmkuhler · 45 min · Episodul 116How much forage do your cattle really need, and how much grass is actually available in your pasture? This week, Dr. Colt Knight welcomes Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler back to the Maine…
- Emerging Pathogens Affecting Ruminant Livestock in Maine with Annie Leahy · 18 min · Episodul 115In this episode of the Maine Farmcast, host Dr. Glenda Pereira sits down with Annie Leahy, a recent University of Maine zoology graduate and incoming Clemson University DVM…
- Screwworm: Small Pest, Massive Consequences · 23 min · Episodul 114A pest that many producers thought was confined to the history books is making headlines again. In this episode, Dr. Colt Knight sits down with Ashley Wright of the University of…
- Stars, Stripes and Stetsons: The Story Behind America’s Most Iconic Hat with Dean Fish · 52 min · Episodul 113This Independence Day week, Dr. Colt Knight is joined by Dr. Dean Fish of Arizona’s Anchor F Cattle Co. to explore one of America’s most recognizable symbols: the cowboy hat…
- Why Is Meat So Expensive? The Perfect Storm Behind Rising Prices with Gregg Rentfrow · 36 min · Episodul 112Why does a ribeye cost so much more than it did a few years ago? In this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Colt Knight sits down with Dr. Gregg Rentfrow, meat science specialist…
- Gut Check: Microbiomes in Agriculture and Health with Dr. Sue Ishaq · 31 min · Episodul 111In this episode of the Maine Farmcast, host Colt W. Knight sits down with Sue Ishaq, associate professor and microbiome researcher at the University of Maine, to explore the…
