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Agronomy HighlightsS4E10: AgrAbility, Respirator Fit Testing, and Farm Stress: Resource Episode!Recorded: 12/11/2025 With the winter meeting season fast approaching, it is a good time to highlight some of the Penn State Extension resources that will be available at meetings and conferences upcoming across the state. Linda Fetzer shares information about the AgrAbility program, Shane Williams discusses respirator fit testing, and Ginger Fenton shares Farm Stress Resources. Hosts: Ryan Spelman and Justin BrackenrichGuest(s): Linda Fetzer, Shane Williams, Ginger FentonPhoto credit: Steve Williams Links:S4E10 Links Sign up for our newsletter, Field Crop News...
2025-12-1852 min
Protecting Your ProfitsNovember 2025: Diving into the data, insights from the 2025 dairy producer survey with Center for Dairy Excellence & Penn State ExtensionSend us a textWith the release of the 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Producer Survey results, we took some time to dive into the data and break down the trends, challenges and opportunities from the survey results — and discuss what this means for the state of Pennsylvania dairy. During our November “Protecting Your Profits” discussion, Jayne Sebright and Valerie Mason-Faith from the Center for Dairy Excellence, and Ginger Fenton from Penn State Extension, shared interesting findings and takeaways from the survey results.To receive weekly dairy market updates via email each week, click here to subscrib...
2025-11-2449 min
Bovine BanterEpisode 22.3: Precision Nutrition Research with Dr. Leoni MartinsMeet new Penn State Extension dairy team member and faculty researcher, Dr. Leoni Martins as he shares about his work in the area of precision nutrition. Host: Ginger Fenton, Guest: Leoni MartinsImage credit: Penn State Dairy Team
2025-10-2138 min
Farm Stress Real Talk with Penn State ExtensionRoundtable Recap on the Ambiguous Loss SeriesListen in as Ginger, Chi, Amber, and Sonya provide their reactions and thoughts to the ambiguous loss series interviews and how there are resources available to help individuals cope with feeling stuck or unsure of how to move forward from a challenging situation. Episode Speakers: Ginger Fenton, Chi Catalone, Amber Otis, and Sonya NaceAdditional Resources (mentioned in episode): Pennsylvania AgriStress Hotline- available 24/7: 833-897-2474Suicide & Crisis Hotline: 988Communicating with Farmers Under Stress WebinarMental Health First Aid WebinarsQPRLead Image Credit: Ginger Fenton
2025-09-0125 min
Bovine BanterEpisode 21.4: Thinking about Agritourism on Your Farm w/ Dr. Claudia SchmidtIn this episode, we'll talk with Dr. Claudia Schmidt, a Penn State faculty member, who will share her insight and observations about agritourism as a way to diversify the farm business. Episode host and guest: Ginger Fenton (host) with Guest Dr. Claudia SchmidtImage Credit: Ginger Fenton, Penn State Extension
2025-07-2218 min
Farm Stress Real Talk with Penn State ExtensionExperiencing Loss During an Disease Outbreak on a Farm with Dr. Gregory MartinDr. Gregory Martin, a Poultry Extension Educator with Penn State Extension, describes his firsthand experiences with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) as it has taken a toll on poultry farms in Pennsylvania. Episode Host and Speaker: Ginger Fenton (host), Gregory Martin (speaker)
2025-05-0527 min
Bovine BanterEpisode 20.2: Focusing on Family Health and Safety on Farms with Dr. Florence Becot In this episode, Dr. Becot shares her insights about multiple generations working on the farm with considerations for health insurance, childcare, and keeping everyone safe on the farm. Episode host and speaker: Ginger Fenton with guest Dr. Florence BecotImage credit: Ginger Fenton, Penn State Extension
2025-04-0841 min
Everything HurtsWhen Happy Hour Turns SadPart 1: A two-part series why women over 40 drop the ball on holding their liquor. (Hint: it’s not our fault)Cocktails are a thing, right? That is until they’re not. In this episode (Part 1 in a series on alcohol and middle-aged women), Cheryl Fenton and Danielle Murr discuss how, ever since entering a certain age bracket (hello, 40+), drinking alcohol - even an innocent glass of red wine - isn’t the party it used to be. The discussion begins with the holiday season’s booze-centric parties and the resulting 3am racing heart, acid reflux, and insomnia. Should D...
2025-01-2119 min
Bovine BanterEpisode 19.4 Current Research on Transition Cows w/ Dr Adrian BarraganExtension veterinarian, Dr. Adrian Barragan, shares current research being conducted on transition cows focusing on the role of inflammation, precision technology applications for management, and hypocalcemia. Host: Ginger Fenton; Guest: Dr. Adrian BarraganImage credit: Penn State Dairy Extension file photo
2024-12-2342 min
Farm Stress Real Talk with Penn State ExtensionStress Due to Climate Change with Addie Candib and Dr. Bonnie McGillWhile farmers may not think about climate change on a regular basis, cumulative changes in day to day farm operations due to changes in our climate can impact farm operations. Join Addie Candib and Dr. Bonnie McGill of American Farmland Trust as they share insights on agriculture can be part of the solution. Episode host: Ginger Fenton, Guests: Addie Candib and Dr. Bonnie McGill, American Farmland TrustImage credit: Ginger Fenton, Penn State Extension
2024-11-1822 min
Bovine BanterEpisode 18.2: The Nexus of Energy and Agriculture (w/ Dan Brockett)Join the Extension Dairy team for a thought provoking discussion with Assistant State Program Leader focused on energy, Dan Brockett. This episode is must-listen for dairy producers who are interested in solar energy. Episode host: Ginger Fenton, Guest: Dan Brockett
2024-09-1735 min
My Time CapsuleEp. 426 - Gary WarrenGary Warren is a former child actor, best remembered for his role as Peter in the 1970 film The Railway Children. Now retired from acting Gary Warren also played Cedric Collingford in the 1970 TV series Catweazle and Taplow in Whack-O!, as well as starring as Alexander in his own TV sitcom Alexander the Greatest. In the West End, he played the nephew of Mame in the musical Mame starring Ginger Rogers. Gary has written a memoir of his acting years and his passion for music entitled If My Memoir Serves Me Well. It is available on Kindle and the audiobook...
2024-09-131h 07
Farm Stress Real Talk with Penn State ExtensionWe're Here to Support You–Animal Systems with guests Melanie Barkley and Samantha GehrettJoin the Penn State Extension farm stress team for a discussion with members of the Animal Systems unit, Melanie Barkley who leads the livestock team, and Samantha Gehrett who is a co-leader of the dairy team. The educators will share tools and resources to assist livestock and dairy producers in Pennsylvania. Episode host and speakers: Host is Ginger Fenton with guests Melanie Barkley and Samantha Gehrett.
2024-07-0815 min
Bovine BanterEpisode 17.1: Heat Stress in Dairy Calves (w/ Gillian Plaugher)Join Educator Ginger Fenton and Graduate Student Gillian Plaugher for a discussion on how heat stress can affect dairy calves and strategies for effective heat mitigation. Host: Ginger Fenton, Guest: Gillian PlaugherImage: Ginger Fenton, Penn State Extension
2024-05-2109 min
Bovine BanterEpisode 16.4: Technology to Boost Reproduction on a Dairy Farm w/ Caroline ZimmermanJoin the Extension Dairy team for a discussion on applications of technology for increasing reproductive success on a dairy farm with Caroline Zimmerman. Episode host: Ginger Fenton Guest: Caroline ZimmermanImage: PSU Extension Dairy team file photos
2024-03-1915 min
Farm Stress Real Talk with Penn State ExtensionThe Farming Community Cares with Rich GalutiaJoin our team for a conversation with Rich Galutia, the current President of the Penn Ag board, who will share thoughts from his experience working with the ag community during stressful times including the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in Pennsylvania. Episode host: Ginger Fenton, Penn State Extension
2024-03-0414 min
Breaking WallsBW - EP148: February 1944 With Bob HopeIn Breaking Walls episode 148 we spend February of 1944 with America’s top comedian, Bob Hope, as he whisks himself around the country, entertaining troops and broadcasting to the masses.
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Highlights:
• Leslie Townes Hope’s Rise to Stardom
• Broadway and Early Radio Shows
• The Big Broadcast of 1938
• The Pepsodent Program
• Early February 1944 World War II News
• NBC Dominates Tuesday Nights in 1944
• Bob with Guest Ginger Rogers
• The 4th War Bond Drive
• Command Performance with Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, and Judy Garland
• Mid February World News Roundup
• Bob with Guest Bing Crosby
• Bob with Guest Carole Landis
• News as we Leave February
• Bob Gets Sick, Is Honored by The Academy
• Looking A...
2024-02-185h 04Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP148: February 1944 With Bob HopeIn Breaking Walls episode 148 we spend February of 1944 with America’s top comedian, Bob Hope, as he whisks himself around the country, entertaining troops and broadcasting to the masses.
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Highlights:
• Leslie Townes Hope’s Rise to Stardom
• Broadway and Early Radio Shows
• The Big Broadcast of 1938
• The Pepsodent Program
• Early February 1944 World War II News
• NBC Dominates Tuesday Nights in 1944
• Bob with Guest Ginger Rogers
• The 4th War Bond Drive
• Command Performance with Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, and Judy Garland
• Mid February World News Roundup
• Bob with Guest Bing Crosby
• Bob with Guest Carole Landis
• News as we Leave February
• Bob Gets Sick, Is Honored by The Academy
• Looking A...
2024-02-185h 04
Bovine BanterEpisode 15.4: Calf Housing Considerations (w/ Brooks Rynd and Steve Paxton)Two dairy producers share the approaches their farm takes to housing calves and the reasons for those decisions.Episode host: Ginger Fenton with guests Brooks Rynd and Steve PaxtonImage credit: Ginger Fenton
2023-12-1922 min
Instant TriviaEpisode 1036 - Soda pop quiz - On the first lady's imdb page - Good thinking - Internal rhymes - B__dWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1036, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: Soda Pop Quiz
1: Quite simply, Bubble Up is "a kiss of lemon, kiss of" this.
lime.
2: Fenton and Fowler's calls this elite Detroit ginger ale the best soft drink in the world.
Vernor's.
3: It was originally called bib-label lithiated lemon-lime soda.
7 Up.
4: Pharmaceutical company G.D. Searle developed the soda sweetener Aspartame, marketed as this.
NutraSweet.
5: In addition to root beer, AandW also sells this flavor of soda.
cream soda.
Round 2. Category: On The First Lady'S Imdb...
2023-12-1207 min
Round the World With Cracklin JaneTreasure Hunt - Round the World with Cracklin Jane1 - Two Hearts Carved on a Lonesome Pine - Cliff Weston with Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra – 19352 - The Three Trees - Frank Crumit - 19283 - Two Cents, Three Eggs and a Postcard - Red Foley – 19494 - Five Salted Peanuts - Tony Pastor and his Orchestra - 19455 - Seven Beers with the Wrong Man - Cindy Walker with Texas Jim Lewis – 19416 - Eleven Cent Cotton - Vernon Dahlhart and Company – 19297 - Seven or Eleven – Sophie Tucker – 19238 - Just Thirteen Steps Away - Wally Fowler and his Georgia...
2023-11-0658 minRound the World With Cracklin JaneTreasure Hunt - Round the World with Cracklin Jane1 - Two Hearts Carved on a Lonesome Pine - Cliff Weston with Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra – 19352 - The Three Trees - Frank Crumit - 19283 - Two Cents, Three Eggs and a Postcard - Red Foley – 19494 - Five Salted Peanuts - Tony Pastor and his Orchestra - 19455 - Seven Beers with the Wrong Man - Cindy Walker with Texas Jim Lewis – 19416 - Eleven Cent Cotton - Vernon Dahlhart and Company – 19297 - Seven or Eleven – Sophie Tucker – 19238 - Just Thirteen Steps Away - Wally Fowler and his Georgia...
2023-11-0658 min
Farm Stress Real Talk with Penn State ExtensionPlanning Ahead to Reduce Financial Stress with Paula LedneyJoin Penn State Extension Program Associate and Financial Analyst Paula Ledney as she shares insight and tips for planning ahead to reduce the stress with financial planning for farmers. Ginger Fenton hosts with Paula Ledney as guest.
2023-10-3018 min
Bovine BanterEpisode 14.2: The Matter of Mycotoxins (feat. Dr. Adriana Murillo-Williams)Learn about mycotoxins, the risks the pose to your crops and your cows, and how the contaminate your crops. Guest: Host Dr. Ginger Fenton interviews guest Dr. Adriana Murillo-WilliamsCover Image credit: Dr. Adriana Murillo-Williams, Penn State Extension
2023-08-2227 min
Bovine Banter13.3B AMS Data and Monitoring What Matters (ft. Dr. Rick Watters)Dr. Rick Watters of Cornell University shares his insight and experience to assist managers of automated milking systems (AMS) with managing the data that matter most to them. Speaker/Guest: Ginger Fenton (host) with guest Dr. Rick WattersLead image credit: Ginger Fenton, Penn State Extension
2023-05-3013 min
Bovine BanterEpisode 13.3: Automated Milking Systems: Data-driven Decisions for Management (ft. Alan Davis)The data generated by automated milking systems or "robots" can be a useful tool for managing milk quality and making decisions. Producer Alan Davis shares his perspective on understanding and using this information. Episode host/speaker: Ginger Fenton with guest dairy producer Alan DavisLead image credit: Ginger Fenton, Penn State Extension
2023-05-0222 min
Farm Stress Real Talk with Penn State ExtensionIf Only I Could Predict the Weather with Jill VarnerIn this episode, Extension Educator Jill Varner will provide practical insight for managing stress related to topics that are beyond our control like the weather. Episode host: Ginger Fenton w/ speaker Jill VarnerImage: Photo by Ginger Fenton, Penn State Extension
2023-05-0109 min
Bovine BanterEpisode 12.2: The AgrAbility Program Can Impact Pennsylvania Dairies (ft. Abbie Spackman and Wayne Klock)Abbie Spackman with AgrAbility PA provides a program overview and description of technologies that have assisted dairy producers in PA. Dairy farmer, Wayne Klock, shares his story. Episode host: Ginger Fenton interviews Abbie Spackman and Wayne Klock
2023-02-0715 min
Bovine BanterEpisode 11.4: Exploring the Effects of Fat Supplements in Feed on Cows and in Dairy Foods (w/ Dr. Kevin Harvatine)In this episode, we'll explore two research projects being conducted by Dr. Kevin Harvatine, Professor of Nutritional Physiology at Penn State University. He is looking at the effects of feeding fat supplements to cows along with monitoring characteristics of dairy foods such as butter that are produced from cows that are fed certain fat supplements. Episode host and guest: host -Ginger Fenton with Guest Dr. Kevin Harvatine
2022-10-2526 min
Agronomy HighlightsS1E7: Farmer Mental HealthRecorded: 8/31/22In this episode, we speak with Ginger Fenton from Mercer County about the emotional roller coaster that is farming. We begin with the basics of what mental health is and how to maintain it. We then venture into the specifics of what makes managing a farm both very challenging and rewarding. Join us to find out more about the resources available for producers seeking to improve their mental health. Helpful Links and Resources:Stress and Mental HealthMental Health First Aid WebinarMental Health and Stress for Agricultural ProducersSuicide a...
2022-10-0636 min
Bovine BanterEpisode 9.1: Managing Mastitis in the Parlor (ft. Dr. Ernest Hovingh)Join Extension Veterinarian, Dr. Ernest Hovingh, for a discussion on strategies for managing mastitis in the milking parlor including tools and training. Guest and Host: Guest -Dr. Ernest Hovingh Host -Dr. Ginger FentonImage credit: Ginger Fenton, Dairy team
2022-04-1231 min
Bovine BanterEpisode 8.2: Dairy Business Management During Challenging Times -Cropping Considerations (ft. Andrew Frankenfield)Crop input costs have drastically increased. Extension Educator Andrew Frankenfield shares some management strategies for dairy producers to consider when making decisions about their crops. Episode host: Ginger FentonGuest Speaker: Andrew Frankenfield
2022-02-0128 min
Bovine BanterEpisode 3.1 Protecting Your Land, Protecting Your Profits: Nutrient Management (ft. Robb Meinen and Jeremy Yeager)In this Protecting Your Land, Protecting Your Profits series episode, Dr. Ginger Fenton is joined by guests Robb Meinen, Penn State Extension educator, and Jeremy Yeager, Mercer Vu Farms, as they provide insight and innovative applications of nutrient management on Pennsylvania dairy farms. The content of this podcast, including text, graphics, and images, (“Content”) is educational only and not intended to be a substitute for veterinary medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a licensed doctor of veterinary medicine or other licensed or certified veterinary medical professional with any questions you may have regarding a vete...
2021-03-0227 min
Bovine BanterEpisode 2.3 Antimicrobial Resistance in Dairy Calves (ft. Dr. Hayley Springer)In this episode of Bovine Banter, Ginger Fenton, Penn State Extension educator, interviews Dr. Hayley Springer, Penn State assistant research professor. Ginger and Hayley discuss antimicrobial resistance in dairy calves.The content of this podcast, including text, graphics, and images, is educational only and not intended to be a substitute for veterinary medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or other licensed or certified veterinary medical professional with any questions you may have regarding a veterinary medical condition or symptom.
2021-01-2611 min
Bovine BanterEpisode 1.3 Managing the Newborn Calf (featuring Jessica Peters)Welcome to Bovine Banter! In our third episode, Ginger Fenton, Penn State Extension educator, interviews Jessica Peters, manager at Spruce Row Dairy. This episode discusses management practices for newborn calves.
2020-12-0823 min
They Must Be Destroyed On Sight!Blood on the Tracks Episode 5: Werewolf Films.
Episode 5 of Blood on the Tracks features the hosting talents of TMBDOS!'s wild man himself, the last true wolf man of rock and roll, LEE VAN TEETH! Join ol' Lee as he guides you though some fine selections from the soundtracks and scores of his favourite werewolf films. Beware, listening to the wolfman has been known to get ear pussies preggers. Use protection: wear your flea collars!
Playlist:
--Main Theme from "Werewolves on Wheels" (1971) -- Don Gere
--Main Title from the unused score for "Wolfen" (1981) -- Craig Safan
--Making the...
2017-08-311h 00POETRY CORNER 5 ft MARC LACY & MARIA FENTON with co-host GINGER DEEMARC LACY> POET, AUTHOR, ARTIST, PRODUCER & AVO PUBLISHER WILL BE IN THE HOUSE ONCE AGAIN GIVING US INFO ON HIS NEW PROJECTS.....MARIA FENTON > SHE IS THE LIVING ART HOUSE AND ALSO DOES POETRY HERSELF. VERY ARTISTIC WITH HER YOGA POSING AS SELF EXPRESSION FROM THE HEART.......GINGER DEE> THE JAZZ VIBES XPERIENCE RADIO SHOW HOST OF THE ORANGE ROOM RADIO AND MUSICIAN WILL GRACE US WITH HER LOVELINESS .......
2016-10-141h 03
SLEEP MEDITATION with Lauren Ostrowski FentonEpisode 30 Being well with LaurenEpisode 30 Self kindness, learning, & a scary spider
In this podcast episode...whoaaaa have I had too much coffee! I feel like Speedy Gonzales today. So please excuse my fast talking today. Today I drink a beautiful so delicious peppermint and ginger herbal tea( no more coffee today for me) and ruminate about my progress with de- procrastinating my life. I also ask you how you are going. We discuss the importance of self kindness and I finish with a scary story of a spider in my bathroom. Thank you so much for listening. x Lauren
2015-10-0820 min