CabCast

By Virginia Cooperative Extension

CabCast is your go-to podcast for timely insights into Virginia agriculture, brought to you by the Accomack and Northampton County Virginia Cooperative Extension offices in partnership with the Virgin... more

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How many episodes does CabCast have?

The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.

CabCast episodes:

October 13, 2025 Episode 13
00:00) Introduction
(00:44) The Role of Cover Crops in Modern Agriculture
(01:30) Choosing the Right Mix for Your Farm
(02:25) Decision Tools and Regional Recommendations
(03:40) Managing Weeds and Herbicide Resistance
(05:05) Vijay and Akash’s Research on Cover Cropping
(06:45) Weed Pressure in Edamame and Other Crops
(08:10) Exploring Black Oats, Rye, and Other Options
(09:50) Cover Crop Biomass and Termination Timing
(11:20) Understanding the Allelopathic Effect
(13:05) Soil Health, Slug Pressure, and Fertility Benefits
(15:10) Weather Impacts and the Value of Patience
(17:00) The Promise of Drone Seeding Technology
(18:45) Looking Ahead: 2026 Ag Conference Preview
(20:10) Final Takeaways and Thanks for Listening
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26min
September 10, 2025 Episode 12: NRCS Support on the Eastern Shore
(00:00) - Intro
(01:12) - What is NRCS?
(01:39) - Working with Farmers and Landowners
(02:43) - Expanding Programs
(03:30) - Small Acreage & Homestead Projects
(04:28) - Shallow Water Impoundments
(05:34) - Pollinator Habitat
(06:17) - Technical Assistance & Follow-Up
(08:29) - Common Farm Programs
(11:32) - Funding & Eligibility
(13:26) - Local Partnerships
(14:22) - Long-Term Cover Crop Project
(17:04) - Conservation Innovation Grants
(18:11) - Eastern Shore Ag Conference
(22:32) - The Hokie Bug & Closing
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30min
August 28, 2025 Episode 11: Summer Lessons from the Field
(00:00) - Intro
(08:00) - Research Timing & September Outlook
(10:00) - Local Field Issues Emerging
(12:00) - Corn Earworms, Loopers & Aphids
(14:00) - Beneficial Insects & Resistance Risks
(16:00) - Soybean Aphids at Record Highs
(18:00) - Disaster Declarations & Crop Insurance
(20:00) - Drought, Abandoned Soybean Studies
(22:00) - Herbicide Application Errors Explained
(24:00) - Palmer Amaranth: A Million-Seed Problem
(26:00) - Deep Tillage & Cover Crop Solutions
(28:00) - Drone-Seeding & New Cost-Share Programs
(30:00) - Grower Survey, Requests & Closing Plugs
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28min
August 26, 2025 Battling Bugs & Building Resilience
(00:00) - Intro
(01:23) - Long-Term Cover Crop Study
(02:35) - Will’s Background & Journey
(03:13) - Weather & Farm Observations
(03:47) - Corn Earworm Update
(05:11) - Using the NC State Threshold Calculator
(06:22) - Pesticide Strategies & Drought Effects
(08:52) - Resistance & Efficacy Challenges
(10:36) - Spray Coverage & Timing Insights
(12:26) - Monitoring & Threshold Considerations
(14:11) - Soybean Aphids & Beneficial Insects
(16:17) - Integrated Pest Management Reminder
(18:44) - Field Observations & Takeaways
(20:57) - Wrap-Up & Next Week
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22min
July 30, 2025 Episode 9: Summer Challenges on the Shore
(00:00) Welcome to Cab Cast
(02:19) Drought and Dry Fields
(03:20) Crop Conditions by Region
(04:15) Heatwaves and Crop Stress
(06:10) Potato Rot on the Rise
(08:27) Disaster Declaration Support
(11:42) Soybeans and Soil Compaction
(14:24) Spotting Manganese Deficiency
(15:57) Pest Watch: Stink Bugs & Spray Timing
(19:36) Armyworms and Insecticide Resistance
(21:58) Rethinking Fungicides
(25:56) Final Thoughts and Future Plans
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29min
July 16, 2025 Episode 8: Legislators Visit
(0:00) Welcome & Introduction
(1:35) Legislative Visit Overview
(4:07) Research Highlights: Entomology & Emerging Crops
(6:59) Edamame & Sustainable Pest Control
(8:08) Plant Pathology & Diagnostics
(13:34) Weed Science, Herbicide Injury & Grower Impact
(14:10) Drones, Robotics & Technology in Ag
(20:34) Final Thoughts & Community Outreach
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25min
July 09, 2025 Episode 7: Rain, Weeds & Resistance
(00:00) – Intro & Team Roll Call
(01:42) – Crop Check-In: Insects, Traps, and Spotting
(03:16) – Snap Bean Disease Concerns
(06:04) – Corn Tasseling, Heat Stress & Rain Importance
(08:42) – Weed Management in Peanuts + Palmer Amaranth
(11:47) – Pesticide Resistance & Testing Methods
(25:01) – Field Day Plans, Newsletter Updates & Upcoming Events
(28:00) – Closing Remarks
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29min
July 03, 2025 Episode 6: Summer Crop Talk
(00:00) - Mustaches & Weed Science
(01:36) - Guest Introductions + REEL Program Overview
(03:18) - Field Day Recap: Herbicide Trials + Drone Cover Crop Seeding
(07:52) - Cover Crop Goals & Tours
(10:43) - Soybean Nutrient Management & Potash
(16:17) - Potato Harvest & Wireworm Damage
(20:41) - Pink Rot & Disease Pressure in Potatoes
(22:41) - Insect Pressure in Cucurbits
(24:43) - Watch for Cucumber Downy Mildew
(27:37) - Final Weed Control Before Canopy Closure
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31min
June 24, 2025 Episode 5: Beat the Heat
(00:00) - Introduction
(01:55) - Extreme Heat Conditions
(02:50) - Wheat Harvest + Yield Monitoring
(05:00) - Heat Effect on Insecticide, Herbicide, and Fungicide applications
(08:20) - Snap Bean Disease Updates
(10:24) - Heat Effect on Fertilizer
(12:40) - Nozzles + Droplet Sizes during the heat
(13:35) - Insect Updates
(20:19) - Disease Updates in Potato
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25min
June 20, 2025 Episode 4: What Farmers Need to Know
(00:00) – Welcome & Cab Cast Introduction
(01:00) – Meet the Hosts & Special Guest Dr. Carrie Ortel
(02:15) – Rainfall Challenges & Delayed Planting
(03:10) – Soybean Replanting Guidelines
(04:45) – Weed Pressure & Herbicide Considerations
(06:50) – Permit Plus & Managing Sedges
(08:35) – Evaluating Flooded Fields for Replant
(11:15) – Calculating Soybean Populations
(13:05) – Potato Disease Forecast & Late Blight Risk
(15:00) – Early Blight, Scab, and Soil pH
(17:25) – Snap Bean Disease Scouting
(18:45) – Insect Pressure & Stinkbug Monitoring
(21:30) – Soybean Progress & Financial Decision-Making
(23:20) – Closing Remarks & Upcoming Field Day Info
(25:20) – Sign Off & Final Thanks
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27min

FAQs about CabCast:

How many episodes does CabCast have?

The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.