AgMatters

AgMatters

By Dr. Amanda Stone, Mississippi State ExtensionEducation
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AgMatters episodes

  • What is Extension?
    In this episode, Dr. Gary Jackson, Director of Mississippi State Extension, talks with Dr. Stone. Topics include an explanation of Extension, how it is used, what traits Extension professionals are expected to have, and how Extension benefits the state.
    25 min
  • What is the Purpose of Research Farms?
    In this episode, Dr. John Blanton talks with Dr. Stone. Topics include explanation of the MSU animal herds, their importance to their respective industries and to the university, and what a research farm budget looks like.
    23 min
  • The Poultry Industry Explained
    In this episode, Dr. Tom Tabler talks with Dr. Stone. Topics include descriptions of different poultry products and housing types, explanations on how eggs and poultry are harvested, and what the industry is doing to improve and become more efficient.
    30 min
  • The Horse Industry Explained
    In this episode, Dr. Clay Cavinder talks with Dr. Stone. Topics include what the horse industry looks like, racetrack injuries and controversies, and whether horses are livestock or pets.
    27 min
  • The Benefits of Real Milk
    In this episode, Ms. Mary Martin Nordess talks with Dr. Stone. Topics include the nutritional benefits of real milk, comparisons between milk substitutes, milk as a recovery drink, milk donations to food banks, and the importance of The Dairy Alliance.
    30 min
  • The Role of Ag Marketing
    In this episode, Dr. Lauren Nolan talks with Dr. Stone. Topics include what organic versus conventional, grass-fed versus grain-fed, cage-free and free-range, and non-GMO labels actually mean on agricultural products.
    33 min
  • The Beef Industry Explained
    In this episode, Dr. Brandi Karish and Mr. Cobie Rutherford talk with Dr. Stone. Topics include what the beef industry looks like, what beef producers are doing to care for their animals, debunking some common misconceptions, and the safety of the beef food supply.
    25 min
  • Intro to AgMatters
    In this short episode, Dr. Stone gives a brief introduction to AgMatters. Topics include host introduction, background, and plan for the podcast.
    4 min

About AgMatters

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Welcome to AgMatters, a podcast where we talk about both matters of agriculture and why agriculture matters. AgMatters is hosted by Dr. Amanda Stone, Mississippi State University Assistant Professor…