Smarty Plants
de Minnesota Department of Agriculture
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Smarty Plants is a podcast exploring invasive insects and noxious weeds that threaten Minnesota’s natural and agricultural resources. Experts from the MDA’s Plant Protection Division cover important topics engaging the public in efforts to protect our environment.
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- Your Pest Questions · 40 min · Sezonul 3 Episodul 28On this special episode of Smarty Plants, three experts from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture - Angie Ambourn, Michelle Grabowski, and Emilie Justen - sit down to answer…
- A Safe Food Supply is Common Ground · 44 min · Sezonul 3 Episodul 27Farmers have a great responsibility of feeding the world. A big part of ensuring the health and safety of our food supply is pest management on farms. Two farmers, Erin…
- EAB: There is No Silver Bullet · 28 min · Sezonul 3 Episodul 26Emerald ash borer (EAB) was first detected in Minnesota in 2009. Over the last 17 years of management efforts EAB has kept everyone on their toes as we have prepared for its…
- Teamwork Tackles Tree of Heaven · 35 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 25Tree of Heaven, a high priority noxious weed, was discovered for the first time in Dakota County in 2025. Host Jennifer Burington talks with MDA weed scientist Tony Cortilet and…
- Small Fly, Big Trouble · 49 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 24Just as berry season is approaching peak deliciousness in Minnesota, we zoom in and take a look at a tiny pest that causes problems for berry growers on this episode of Smarty…
- Weeding Through Changes · 37 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 23This year brought changes to the Minnesota Noxious Weed List. Listen to weed experts Emilie Justen from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Dr. Jim Calkins from the…
- Garden Smarter, Not Harder · 42 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 22After our long Minnesota winter, many of us are itching to get outside and work on our gardens, or put some new plants in the ground. Set yourself up for success this gardening…
- Buckthorn: There is Light at the End of the Tunnel · 47 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 21As one of the most aggressive and invasive plants threatening Minnesota, buckthorn is a major problem in urban and rural forest alike. Managing a buckthorn infestation can make…
- Bee the Change · 32 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 20Having a perfectly manicured lawn in your front yard is often a goal for many homeowners. But all that freshly mowed grass doesn't make a great habitat for Minnesota’s…
- Consumer Protections on the Smallest Scale · 37 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 19Sitting down with a big bowl of salad or admiring the beauty of our plants, it isn't always in the forefront of our minds where those things came from, a tiny little seed. Lucky…
- Managing Eco-Anxiety · 36 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 18The environment around us is changing. Invasive plants and pests affect native species, the climate is different, and major weather events are happening more frequently. Watching…
- Shop Local - Even for Your Holiday Tree! · 34 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 17Listen in to hear all the benefits for purchasing a real locally grown holiday tree. John Krueger, a Minnesota Christmas tree grower, and Rachel Wandrei of the Minnesota…
- Creepy Crawlies · 44 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 16Spiders tend to elicit fear from people. Their eight legs, extra eyes, fast moves, and love for dark, hidden places can be startling. However, the wonderful world of spiders…
- Are Invasive Plants Just a Click Away? · 53 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 15Shopping online is now easier then ever, making our favorite products often accessible and delivered to our homes with just a click or two. On this episode of Smarty Plants, Amy…
- EAB Biocontrol · 21 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 14Emerald ash borer (EAB) has become widespread in Minnesota and is a major threat to our state's ash trees. Efforts to limit EAB populations using biocontrol in Minnesota are…
- Painful Plants · 32 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 13Not only do noxious and invasive weeds damage our natural resources, but they also can be harmful to people. Emilie Justen from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Roger…
- Participatory Science: Your Involvement Matters · 40 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 12The public's involvement in invasive species work is a powerful tool in successful management. Angie Ambourn, Entomologist from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and…
- Tribal Weed Management · 44 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 11Weed management is important throughout Minnesota, with many different entities doing essential work to minimize the effects noxious and invasive weeds have on our environment…
- Making a Fuss about Red Star Rust · 30 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 10Junipers, crab apple, and apple trees are all important tree species in Minnesota. In fact, apple varieties of Minnesota origin are among the top sellers in the country, making…
- Living with EAB · 30 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 9Minnesota has been living with emerald ash borer (EAB) since it was first found here in 2009. Over the years, the invasive insect and its effect on trees have become more…
