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Dr. Scott Stewart advises on timely management steps for controlling thrips and tarnished plant bugs in cotton.

Nationally, the nursery industry contributes 4 billion dollars to our economy, and tennessee is well-known for producing trees and plants. UT Extension has been involved in developing technology that improves how nurseries apply pesticides. In this episode of AgCast, Charles Denney has more on reducing chemicals and perhaps increasing profits. 

The song STAYING ALIVE has the correct beat for chest compressions! In this episode, Sarah and Tennille observe National CPR and AED Awareness Week by discussing emergency response, certification options, and use of the AED machine during cardiac arrest.

As deadlines for late planting of corn and cotton loom, Dr. Chris Boyer discusses producer options and new research to help producers select an optimal strategy.

More information available at https://extension.tennessee.edu/publications/Documents/W820.pdf. 

This week, Sarah and Tennille talk about fostering a safe online presence for your family, especially when school is out and more time is being spent in cyberspace.

Chad Hayes with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and Dr. Larry Steckel, UTIA, discuss upcoming educational visits related to dicamba spray applications and what producers can expect if they are selected.

This week, Sarah and Tennille  discuss creative ways to help children avoid summer “learning loss” while school is out. Our special guest is Peggy Jackson, Director of the Haywood County Family Resource Centers.

Dr. Tyson Raper addresses cotton seed quality issues and offers guidance on making the decision to replant.

In this episode of "AgCast," we highlight a federal program that's had a half-century of impact in Tennessee and the nation. EFNEP teaches families about healthy eating habits and money management. Charles Denney tells us how families benefit from information and smart planning. 

In this episode, Sarah and Tennille discuss the “85210” prescription for health from Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center. Our special guest is  Health Educator, Nicole Newman,  at Le Bonheur.