The Barnyard Broadcast

Hello everyone! Thank you for tuning into the Barnyard Broadcast! In light of recent events, I have decided to do an episode on emerging issues, specifically the New World Screwworm. I hope this episode can provide education for everyone about the recent New World Screwworm outbreak. Thankfully, I have on the episode today Dr. Erika Machtinger and Dr. Tara Felix! Please see their bios and helpful...

Hello everyone! Thank you for tuning into the Barnyard Broadcast! We were so lucky to have a few producers on for this episode to talk about how they sell retail or wholesale meat! The producers were Jason Scott from Scott’s Roasting, Jodi Gauker from Gauker Farms, and Rob Hess from Bow Creek Farm. Please check out their bios below! As always, if you have any questions about selling retail or whol...

Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of The Market Minute with Mattie ! These episodes are smaller segments of the Barnyard Broadcast. It will give listeners an overview of the late March, early April numbers and insights into the current markets. If you want to access the reports referenced in this episode, please visit the links below! As always, please get in touch with your local Penn St...

Welcome back to a new season of the Barnyard Broadcast, which is Penn State Extension Livestock Team’s podcast! We are celebrating the new season with a brand-new segment titled the Research Update. The focus of this segment is to bring the research that is being done at Penn State University Park to all our livestock producers. Join us as we interview the people behind the research and hear all a...

Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of The Market Minute with Mattie ! These episodes are smaller segments of the Barnyard Broadcast. It will provide listeners with an overview of the end-of-October numbers and insights into the current markets. If you want to access the reports referenced in this episode, please visit the links below! As always, please contact your local Penn State Extensi...

Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of The Market Minute with Mattie ! These episodes are smaller segments of the Barnyard Broadcast. It will give listeners an overview of the beginning of September numbers and insights into the current markets. If you want to access the reports referenced in this episode, please visit the links below! As always, please get in touch with your local Penn Sta...

Hello! Thank you for tuning into the Barnyard Broadcast! On this episode, we will be chatting about forages and pasture management! Our guests today are Gabe Francisco, Erin Cuprinka, and Justin Brackenrich. Please check out their bios below! As always, if you have any questions about forages or pasture management or any other livestock topic, please reach out to your local livestock educator or v...

Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of The Market Minute with Mattie ! These episodes are smaller segments of the Barnyard Broadcast. It will give listeners an overview of the late July numbers and insights into the current markets. If you want to access the reports referenced in this episode, please visit the links below! As always, please get in touch with your local Penn State Extension...

Hello, everyone! Thank you for tuning into the Barnyard Broadcast! Today, we are taking a look at the world of Manure and Odor Management. When we are running our operations, this management might not be at the top of the list. But this episode's guests bed to differ! We are delighted to have on the podcast Dr. Bob Mikesell, Dr. Robb Meinen, and Brady Seely! Please check out their bios below!...

Welcome back, everyone! Thank you for tuning into the Barnyard Broadcast! In this episode, we will be talking about the many aspects of biosecurity.  We talk about animals, people, and everything in between. If you have ever wanted a look into what biosecurity is all about, this episode is for you! We are delighted to have on the podcast Genevieve Christ, Hannah Walters, and Craig Williams! Please...

Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of The Market Minute with Mattie ! These episodes are smaller segments of the Barnyard Broadcast. It will give listeners an overview of the beginning of June numbers and insights into the current markets. If you want to access the reports referenced in this episode, please visit the links below! As always, please get in touch with your local Penn State Ex...

Hello everyone! Welcome back to the Barnyard Broadcast! Today's episode focuses on parasites, which can be a large problem within our small ruminant herds. I am excited to have in this episode three professionals who have years of experience in parasitology!  We are delighted to have on the podcast Melanie Barkley, Dr. Scott Bowdrige, and Dr. Robert Van Saun! Please check out their bios below...

Hello everyone! Welcome to another installment of The Market Minute with Mattie ! These episodes are smaller segments of the Barnyard Broadcast. It will give listeners an overview of the beginning of May numbers and insights into the current markets. If you want to access the reports referenced in this episode, please visit the links below! As always, please get in touch with your local Penn State...

Hello everyone! Thank you for tuning into the Barnyard Broadcast! This is the first of many panelist style interviews that will be done. This episode focuses on calving which is an exciting but stressful time of year.  I am excited to have on this episode three professionals who have spent a large part of their life dedicated to cattle production, research and education!  We are delighted to have...

Hello everyone! Welcome to the second installment of The Market Minute with Mattie ! These episodes are smaller segments of the Barnyard Broadcast. In this episode, I will dive into the topic of tariffs and how that can affect agricultural markets. If you would like to access the websites and articles referenced in this episode, please visit the links below! You can also access any updated market...

Hello everyone! Welcome to the first installment of The Market Minute with Mattie ! These episodes are smaller segments of the Barnyard Broadcast. It is meant to give listeners an overview of the beginning of March numbers and insights into the current markets. If you would like to access the reports referenced in this episode, please visit the links below! As always please reach out to your local...

Hello everyone and welcome to the first ever episode of The Barnyard Broadcast brought to you by Penn State Extensions livestock team! In this episode our host, Mattie Horchler, introduces a few members of the livestock team and takes the time to explain Penn State Extensions mission! The Barnyard Broadcast will post episodes on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On March 26th tune back in...