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This week, Sarah and Tennille are LEAPING for joy because of the extra day this month- and they are sharing creative and unique ideas for making memories on Leap Day 2020.

Could we see more insect pressure in 2020 following this mild winter? And what species should worry us? Dr. Scott Stewart explains.

This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss the challenges of being a new parent and makes suggestions for how family and friends can help! Special guest is Katie Dees, Extension Agent in Tipton County and mom to two young children.

Dr. Avat Shekoofa details her ongoing research to identify genetic mechanisms for drought tolerance in soybean lines.

How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk! Sarah & Tennille highlight this book about romantic relationships and give tips for building lasting connections.

In this inaugural episode of “Step Outside,” we talk with Hannah Shapiro, a graduate student in Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, who will tell us about her research on white-nose syndrome in bats and how national park visitors feel about this epidemic.

In this inaugural episode of “Step Outside,” we talk with Hannah Shapiro, a graduate student in Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, who will tell us about her research on white-nose syndrome in bats and how national park visitors feel about this epidemic.

UT Extension Cotton Specialist Tyson Raper discusses varieties, research and an overview of the upcoming Cotton Focus.

This week, Sarah and Tennille list ways to escape from the kitchen and enjoy restaurant meals… without breaking the bank.

Dr. Scott Stewart just finished a study involving 60 years of weather data. The results may surprise you. In this podcast, he'll discuss the data and potential impacts on insect pest dynamics in Tennessee.

This week, Sarah & Tennille share ideas for making your time spent in the car healthier and happier.

Larry Steckel provides a rundown of how applicators can get certified with Dicamba and Paraquat in addition to Private Applicator Recertification. He also gives a preview of his West Tennessee Grain Conference talk.

In need of some winter sun? You’re not alone! This week, Sarah and Tennille ways to beat the “winter blahs” until Spring makes its arrival.

In this episode of AgCast, we visit with Andrew Muhammad and Aaron Smith, with UTIA's Ag Resource and Economics department to discuss the current trade disputes and their effects on agriculture in Tennessee and beyond.

Scott Stewart and Heather Kelly discuss the six pesticides recently approved for use in hemp in Tennessee, along with hemp pest control insights from the 2019 growing season.

Hearing wedding bells in 2020? This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss current bridal trends- from the hashtag to the honeymoon- and talk budgeting for the big day. Special guest is event planner Stephanie Graham.

Sarah and Tennille are helping you MOVE into the new decade with ideas for increasing physical activity. Special guest is Dr. Lisa Washburn, Community Health Specialist with the University of Tennessee.

In their final podcast of 2019, Sarah and Tennille talk about using mindfulness and other tools to “Maintain, Don’t Gain” during the holiday season.

This week,  Sarah and Tennille tackle the “real vs. artificial” tree debate and discuss ideas for using fresh greenery for holiday décor. Our special guest is Celeste Scott, Horticulture Agent in Madison County.

All of us at UTIA want to wish everyone a happy holiday season! In this episode of AgCast, Charles Denney shares a VOLiday message from Caula Beyl.,  Dean of the UT Herbert College of Agriculture. We also learn about a program that helps seniors have a better holiday season through the gift of spending time together. 

This week,  Sarah and Tennille are uncovering some “hidden” holiday expenses- and making a plan to get the December budget back on track.

This week, Sarah and Tennille are talkin’ turkey, as they guide you from the store to the plate- and on to the leftovers! They have ideas for every step along the way- and a few stories to tell.

The Great American Smokeout is coming! You’ve probably heard about secondhand smoke, but Sarah and Tennille are also exploring how thirdhand smoke affects our health and offering ways to protect the ones we love.

The HoliDAZE are almost here! Sarah and Tennille share some “holiday horrors” relating to food, travel, shopping, and more! This is a special edition of the podcast, recorded before a live audience. Guests are FCS Agents from the Western Region, who also share their stories.

Farmers don’t need sunshine to produce abundant food. We can duplicate ideal growing conditions indoors – using lights, for instance. UTIA is teaming with several utility and energy agencies for an experimental way to grow nutritious crops inside a new facility. In this episode of AgCast, Charles Denney shows us futuristic farming that’s energy-efficient.