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Farm Talk

Education EN ↓ 115 episodes

The program that educates and answers your questions about dealing with the natural world. If you’ve got questions for the host, Virginia Tech Agricultural Extension Agent, Phil Blevins, You may email pblevins@vt.edu or call the radio station at 276-944-6933.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: farm-talk.captivate.fm

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Episodes

How can we feed the world 04.11.2026 29:07

Phil Blevins, AG Extension Agent for Washington County Virginia, speaks about issues concerning food production, misconceptions, legislation, the importance of farms in WashCoVA and beyond. He explores the question, how can we feed the world? Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio...

Animal body conditioning 21.10.2026 28:55

Animal body conditioning Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Nitrogen and cover crops 14.10.2026 28:58

Nitrogen and cover crops Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Wintering honey bees part 2 07.10.2026 26:00

Phil Blevins, Agricultural Extension Agent for Washington County, VA continue his discussion about ways to help honey bee colonies survive the winter. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Wintering honey bees part 1 30.09.2026 29:16

Phil Blevins, Agricultural Extension Agent for Washington County, VA speaks about issues concerning wintering honey bees. Good stewardship can help a colony survive the winter. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Hay and alfalfa 09.09.2026 29:43

Hay and alfalfa Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Bedbugs 02.09.2026 28:29

Phil Blevins, VT Agricultural Extension Agent for Washington County, speaks about problems with bedbugs. He discusses exactly what they are, how to identify them, "true bugs" like bedbugs, what cities are most populated with them, their feeding and reproductive cycle, their resistance to DDT and other insecticides, misconceptions, how they spread and move around, and proper ways to get rid of them...

Cyanide and Nitrate Poisoning 26.08.2026 28:10

Phil Blevins, VT Agricultural Extension Agent for Washington County, speaks about problems with the cyanide and nitrate poisoning in livestock after a drought. He discusses where it comes from, how to identify it, and ways to manage it. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www....

Fall and Winter Prepping 12.08.2026 29:42

Phil Blevins, VT Agricultural Extension Agent for Washington County, speaks about proper Fall and Winter preparation for home gardeners and landscapers. He discusses mulching for the winter, alfalfa plants, evergreens, protecting plants from wildlife, testing if your soil needs lime before the winter, insects that cause white grubs, and harvesting and curing potatoes going into the fall. Mentioned...

Spotted Lanternflies 22.07.2026 29:06

Phil Blevins, VT Agricultural Extension Agent for Washington County, speaks about problems with the invasive Spotted Lanternfly. He discusses their life cycles, how to identify them, what they like to feed on, how they move around, why their spread is worrisome, and ways to manage them. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and...

Problem Wildlife con't 15.07.2026 28:52

Host Phil Blevins, VT Agricultural Extension Agent for Washington County, continues his discussion about wildlife, including: problems with black bears, dear, racoons, squirrels and more. He shares information about preventative measures, regulations and methods to deal with problems. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and en...

Problem wildlife 01.07.2026 30:18

Phil Blevins, VT Agricultural Extension Agent for Washington County, discusses various wildlife which can prevent problems, including: deer, racoons, bears, groundhogs and more. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Grass, lawns and drought 24.06.2026 29:11

Grass, lawns and drought Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Canning 17.06.2026 29:32

Hot water baths and pressure canning Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

weening calves and drought 10.06.2026 25:56

weening calves and drought Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Chickens part2 27.05.2026 29:15

Phil continues his discussion about chickens. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Chickens 13.05.2026 29:35

Phil discusses chickens. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Weeds 06.05.2026 29:48

Phil discusses weeds and weed control. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Thin Cattle 29.04.2026 28:48

Phil discusses cattle, breeding and drought Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

More Bees 01.04.2026 29:18

Phil Blevins, Virginia Tech Agricultural Extension Agent for Washington County, continues his discussion about bees including: honey bees and pollination. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Bee swarms 25.03.2026 29:47

Bee swarms Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Invasives Part 2 18.03.2026 29:44

Invasives Part 2 Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Invasives Part 1 11.03.2026 29:40

Invasives Part 1 Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Strawberries 05.03.2026 1:29:44

Strawberries Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Spring gardens, raised beds, soil 25.02.2026 27:27

Spring gardens, raised beds, soil Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com