Outstanding In The Field: A Podcast By Perennia

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Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaSolar Corridor Cover Cropping with Caroline HaldeOn this episode, Caitlin is joined by Dr. Caroline Halde, Professor of Sustainable Agriculture at Université Laval in Quebec. Caroline’s research team is doing some exciting work on cover crops, including working on solar corridor cropping systems, using 60” row spacing in corn to accommodate cover cropping in between the rows. The conversation explores the potential benefits of this system and some of the agronomic work that Caroline’s team and the local farmers they work with have done. SHOW NOTES: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.perennia.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Caitlin Congdon, Field Crops Specialist Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nsper...2024-01-1036 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaDecoding Bt-Corn Traits with Adam PfefferAbove vs below ground protection, pyramids, and stacked traits are common terms when it comes to marketing Bt-corn hybrids, but what exactly does it all mean?! Adam Pfeffer, Row Crop Market Development Manager for Bayer Crop Science, joins Caitlin to break down the relationship between individual Bt-proteins and the insects they target, resistance management and more. SHOW NOTES: Canadian Corn Pest Coalition - Transgenic Corn Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.perennia.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Caitlin Congdon, Field Crops Specialist Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nsperennia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nsperennia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nsperennia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: City of Sun by Mark July Logo Created by: Pere 2023-12-0639 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaForage U-Pick Tool with Amy HigginsIn this episode, Caitlin speaks with Amy Higgins about the Eastern forage U-pick tool and how it can help producers decide which forages work best for the conditions on their farm. SHOW NOTES: Forage U-Pick Tool Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.perennia.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Caitlin Congdon, Field Crops Specialist Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nsperennia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nsperennia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nsperennia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: City of Sun by Mark July Logo Created by: Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation Email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@perennia.ca 2023-11-0829 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaSeason 3, Episode 1: Cover Crops Ask Us Anything with Perennia SpecialistsJoin Perennia specialists Caitlin Congdon, Sonny Murray, and Rosalie Gillis-Madden for an “ask us anything” style session on cover crops, recorded in December 2022. Funding for this project, in part, has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund. Show Notes: Frost Seeding Red Clover into Winter Wheat (Video) Intro to Cover Crop Grazing (Video) The Effect of Residual Herbicides on Cover Crop Establishment (Blog Post) Agriculture in a Changing Climate Blog Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.perennia.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Caitlin Congdon...2023-10-1851 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaSeason 2, Episode 9: Harvest Weed Seed Control with Breanne TidemannWeed control is one of the major management issues faced on the farm year after year, particularly with the potential for weeds to develop resistance to herbicides as well as the rising cost of those products. In this episode, Breanne Tidemann from AAFC in Alberta introduces some tools with the potential to be added to the integrated weed management toolbox in the form of harvest weed seed control. Show Notes: Breanne’s contact information – Breanne.tidemann@agr.gc.ca Presentation on HWSC Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.perennia.ca⁠⁠⁠ Host: Caitlin Congdon, Field Crops Specialist 2023-07-0534 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaSeason 2, Episode 8: Re-Release - Corn Pests with Tracey BauteThis month, Caitlin is rereleasing a timely and relevant episode. Take a look back on episode six from season one, Corn Pests with Tracey Baute (originally aired in February 2022). In this episode, Tracey Baute, Field Crops Entomologist with OMAFRA, joins me to discuss all things corn pests! We’ll tackle hard-hitting questions like “What’s going on with European corn borer?” “How will climate change affect corn pest populations?” “What’s the best strategy for selecting an effective Bt-trait package?” and more. Handy Bt Trait Table - ⁠ https://cornpest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Canadian-Bt-Traits-Table-March-2023-English-4.pdf ECB Scouting f...2023-06-0740 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaSeason 2, Episode 7: Prepping for Pesticide Application with Fred WhitfordCaitlin and guest host Hugh Lyu, Perennia’s Wild Blueberry Specialist, chat with Dr. Fred Whitford, Professor and Pesticide Program Coordinator at Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service in Indiana. They talk about tips to help get the best performance from your pesticide application and avoid common but potentially costly errors such as measuring and proper tank cleaning. Show Notes: Getting into the Weeds – Best Practices for Effective and Efficient Pesticide Application Purdue Pesticide Programs Factsheets and Resources Website: ⁠⁠www.perennia.ca⁠⁠ Host: Caitlin Congdon, Field Crops Specialist Follow us on...2023-05-0349 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaSeason 2, Episode 6: Cover Cropping in the Soybean Year with Heather DarbyIn this episode, Heather Darby joins Caitlin for a conversation on cover cropping opportunities in soybeans. Heather is a professor and agronomic and soils specialist for the University of Vermont Extension, where she is involved with implementing many research and outreach programs in the areas of fuel, forage and grain production systems in New England. They discuss where the producers she works with have found opportunities for cover cropping in the soybean year and how to make the most out of seasonal constraints. Funding for this podcast was provided in part by Agriculture and Agrifood Canada through...2023-04-0534 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaSeason 2, Episode 5: Maritime Yield Enhancement Network Producer PanelCaitlin is joined by three Nova Scotian producers who participated and won awards in the 2022 Maritime Yield Enhancement Network. They discuss some of the takeaways from participating in the YEN so far and share insights into their winter wheat management practices. Show Notes: 2022 YEN Panel – Atlantic Grains Council Atlantic Grains Council Website Website: www.perennia.ca Host: Caitlin Congdon, Field Crops Specialist Follow us on Twitter: @nsperennia Connect with us on Instagram: @nsperennia Facebook: @nsperennia Music: City of Sun by Mark July ...2023-03-1538 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaSeason 2, Episode 4: Adjusting Fertility for Strip-Till Corn with Ben RosserIn this episode, Caitlin is joined by Ben Rosser, corn specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, to discuss adjusting fertility practices for strip-tilled corn, including fertilizer placement options and some work that’s being done in Ontario on safe rates for strip-placed fertility. Show Notes: Field Crop News - Investigating Fertilizer Placement and Safe Fertilizer Rates in Strip Till Website: www.perennia.ca Host: Caitlin Congdon, Field Crops Specialist Follow us on Twitter: @nsperennia Connect with us on Instagram: @nsperennia Facebook: @nsperennia...2023-02-0127 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaSeason 2, Episode 3: Intercropping with Yunfei JiangIn this episode, Caitlin welcomes Dr. Yunfei Jiang, Assistant Professor of Agronomy at Dalhousie’s Faculty of Agriculture. Yunfei explains some of the benefits and challenges of intercropping and discusses some of the research work that she is currently involved in with the Eastern Canadian Oilseeds Development Alliance and some of what she hopes to do in the future with both ECODA and the Atlantic Grains Council. Show Notes: Website: www.perennia.ca Host: Caitlin Congdon, Field Crops Specialist Follow us on Twitter: @nsperennia Connect with us on Instagram: @ns...2023-01-1137 min

Orchard OutlookE1 S4. From Windstorms to Windbreaks: Guest Jenny LiuOn this episode of the Orchard Outlook podcast we’re taking shelter from the wind. I’ve witnessed some impressive windstorms since I moved to Nova Scotia. Whether it’s a nor’easter, post-tropical storm, or just your typical gusts and gales. Our guest Jenny Liu explains the value of windbreaks, species composition, design tips, and maintenance. She’s going to blow you away with helpful information. Jenny Liu is the Maple, Tree Nut, and Agroforestry Specialist at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. She completed her forestry undergraduate degree at the University of British Co...2023-01-0432 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaSeason 2, Episode 2: Intro to Living Labs with Katherine Rutherford and Carolyn MarshallIn this episode, Caitlin is joined by Katherine Rutherford, Living Labs Coordinator, and Carolyn Marshall, Environment and Climate Change Manager, both with the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture. They talk about the Living Labs initiative that has been rolled out across the country by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and discuss the planned projects taking place in Nova Scotia. Show Notes: Website: www.perennia.ca Host: Caitlin Congdon, Field Crops Specialist Follow us on Twitter: @nsperennia Connect with us on Instagram: @nsperennia Facebook: @nsperennia Music: City of Sun...2022-12-0727 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaSeason 2, Episode 1: European Corn Borer and More! with Dr. Jocelyn SmithCorn pests were abundant in Nova Scotia during the 2022 growing season. Dr. Jocelyn Smith from the University of Guelph – Ridgetown Campus has been leading the charge on monitoring for Bt-resistant European corn borer in the Maritimes, Ontario, and beyond. On this episode of the podcast we listen in on a presentation on ECB given in late August 2022 in New Brunswick and then Jocelyn joins me in the field to chat about other pest pressures including Western bean cutworm and corn rootworm. Show Notes: https://cornpest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Modified-Bt-Table-for-April-2022.pdf (Bt corn pr...2022-11-0232 min

Orchard OutlookE5 S3. Cover Cropping Curiosities: Guest Tianna DuPontOn today’s episode of the Orchard Outlook podcast you might wonder why we’re talking about millet, mustard, and canola on an orchard podcast. It’s not for a salad folks. No, we have far greater motives. Our guest Tianna DuPont explains how cover crops can address soil health constraints, what cover crops are promising, and how we get the most bang for our buck. This podcast was funded in part by the On-Farm Climate Action Fund. Guest: Tianna DuPont is a tree fruit extension specialist working with growers to scale up and apply research recommendations in the...2022-09-0720 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaEpisode 12: Feed Quality of Cereals and Corn with Katie TrottierIt’s harvest season, and this month’s episode of the podcast is keeping with that theme as Caitlin and Perennia’s Ruminant Livestock Specialist, Katie Trottier, chat about the effect of in-field disease on livestock feed quality. We highlight the importance of feed testing and how to make the most out of an infected crop.2022-08-1120 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaEpisode 11: White Mould Management in Soybeans with Horst BohnerMy guest today is Horst Bohner, soybean specialist at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs where his work focuses on production techniques for soybeans including variety, tillage, disease and fertility management. We discuss the impact of fungicide timing and a variety of integrated pest management techniques to help minimize the impact of white mould now and in future years.2022-07-0636 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaEpisode 10: Corn Kernel Weight with Tony VynThis episode’s guest is Dr. Tony Vyn, Professor and Cropping Systems Extension Agronomist at Purdue University in Indiana. We explore the factors that contribute to increasing corn kernel weights and how that impacts overall yield, kernel number, and test weight.2022-06-0129 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaEpisode 9: Plant Growth Regulators in Cereals with Eric RichterThis month I’m joined by Eric Richter, Syngenta Territory Rep for Nova Scotia and PEI. We’ll chat about the shift to a more intensive management system in cereals and the role that plant growth regulators can play in that, as well as considerations for application timing and crop conditions.2022-05-0429 min

Beyond ResearchClimate Change & AgricultureIn this episode, we explore how resilient our land-based farms and farm-related businesses are to the impacts of global climate change, as well as solutions researchers and farmers are exploring to help improve our ability to adapt long-term. We hear from industry experts on how climate change is currently impacting our agri-food industry, what solutions are being implemented successfully, and discuss how we can best prepare for future climate-related challenges. Find our transcript here: https://researchns.ca/beyondresearch-climate-change-and-agriculture/ In Season 2, Episode 8 – Climate Change & Agriculture, we cover: 02:27 – Impact of climat...2022-05-0426 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaEpisode 8: Nutrient Use Efficiency with Caitlin McCavourOn this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by my colleague Caitlin McCavour, Soil Specialist at Perennia. We look at the effect of things like soil pH on nutrient availability, and discuss strategies to make the most out of your nutrient application, especially when input prices are high.2022-04-0633 min

Orchard OutlookE4 S3. Part 2 Springing into Scab Season: Guest Dr. Srdjan AcimovicDescription This episode is Part 2 of 2 on the apple scab disease. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 you should give it a go first. On Part 2 now, our guest will answer questions about management practices including fungicides, modeling, and orchard sanitation. So here he is again, and the passionate pathology continues, with our guest Dr. Srdjan Acimovic! Biography Dr. Srdjan Acimovic is an Assistant Professor of tree fruit and specialty crop pathology at Virginia Tech’s Alson H. Smith Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center. In a prior role he was an Exte...2022-03-3038 min

Orchard OutlookE3 S3. Part 1 Springing into Scab Season: Guest Dr. Srdjan AcimovicOn today’s episode of the Orchard Outlook podcast we are finally putting the spotlight on the most economically significant apple fungal disease! You guessed it, apple scab. We need to know where this fungus is lurking and its relationship with weather conditions. Our guest Dr. Srdjan Acimovic joins us on Part 1 to uncover the organism responsible for scab (recorded on March 9, 2022). Biography: Dr. Srdjan Acimovic is an Assistant Professor of tree fruit and specialty crop pathology at Virginia Tech’s Alson H. Smith Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center. In a prior role he was...2022-03-2322 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaEpisode 7: Underseeding Red Clover into Winter Wheat with Peter JohnsonSpring is coming and now is the time to think about underseeding red clover into your winter wheat. “Wheat Pete” Peter Johnson joins me this month to chat about how red clover can benefit the next year’s crop, whether to use single or double cut types, and when is the best time to terminate the cover.2022-03-0232 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaEpisode 6: Corn Pests with Tracey BauteIn this episode, Tracey Baute, Field Crops Entomologist with OMAFRA, joins me to discuss all things corn pests! We’ll tackle the hard hitting questions like “What’s going on with European corn borer?” “How will climate change affect corn pest populations?” “What’s the best strategy for selecting an effective Bt-trait package?” and more. Handy Bt Trait Table - https://cornpest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Modified-Bt-Table-for-April-2021-English.pdf Canadian Corn Pest Coalition - https://cornpest.ca/ Great Lakes and Maritimes Pest Monitoring Network - https://ontarioca11.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=4f19db5a8c35...2022-02-0240 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaEpisode 5: Planting Soybeans Green with Heidi ReedThis month I’m joined by Dr. Heidi Reed, Agronomy Educator at Penn State University Extension to discuss planting soybeans into green cover crops. We cover why soybeans are a great choice for planting green, some of the potential benefits and challenges to the practice, equipment considerations for success, and more. Pennsylvania State University Extension: https://extension.psu.edu/catalogsearch/result/?q=planting+green 2022-01-0539 min

Orchard OutlookE2 S3. The Coolest Chat about Early Dormant Pruning: Guest Dr. Richard MariniOn today’s episode of the Orchard Outlook podcast, we’re chillin’. Temperatures are dropping… and it might not be the most wonderful time of the year if you’re a recently pruned tree. How cold, how quickly, and when are all questions that are up in the air. Today’s guest Dr. Richard Marini is a horticulturist extraordinaire bringing us his wisdom on cold tolerance. Biography: Dr. Richard Marini is a Professor of Horticulture at PennState University. His areas of expertise are tree and small fruit physiology, fruit production systems, and data analysis. He has also bee...2021-12-1528 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaEpisode 4: Maritime Variety Trials with Doug MacDonald and Dan MacEachernIn this episode, Doug MacDonald, coordinator of the Maritime Soybean Variety Trials, and Dan MacEachern, coordinator for the Maritime Cereal Cultivar Trials, join the podcast to discuss why local variety research is important and how the annually produced guides can help you select the best fit for your farm.2021-12-0146 min

Orchard OutlookE1 S3. Creepy weeds: Guest Dr. Lynn SosnoskieWelcome to the start of season 3 of the Orchard Outlook podcast! On today’s episode, we’re germinating a wealth of information about troublesome weeds. Perennial weeds in particular are like the unwanted gift that keeps on giving, as their underground root systems proliferate. Today’s guest, Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie, helps us creep into weed biology to understand how to manage these prolific plants. Biography: Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie is an assistant professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science Horticulture at Cornell AgriTech. Her extension and research focus is on weed biology and management in specialty crops. She ta...2021-11-0329 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaEpisode 3: Malting Barley Production with Aaron MillsIn this episode, I talk to Aaron Mills, a research scientist at AAFC in Charlottetown, PEI, about malting barley production in the Maritimes. We discuss some of the challenges presented by our Maritime climate, as well as the unique quality parameters looked for in malting barley in comparison to the feed barley we’re more familiar with growing.2021-11-0333 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaEpisode 2: Strip Tilling Corn with Keith MartinIn this episode we discuss the do’s and don't's of strip tillage with guest Keith Martin of M.K. Martin Enterprises, manufacturers of strip tillage equipment in Ontario. We will dig into how strip tillage fits with different systems as well as equipment requirements and maintenance.2021-10-0632 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaWeed Management in Winter Wheat with Mike CowboroughIn this episode, we dive into weed management in winter wheat with our guest Mike Cowborough, Weed Management Specialist in Field Crops at OMAFRA. We will explore why weed control in winter wheat is important, how understanding which weeds are present in your field affects application timing and play a quick fire round of “Kill that Weed”, matching effective products to common problem weeds in the province. Website: www.perennia.ca Host: Caitlin Congdon, Field Crops Specialist Follow us on Twitter: @nsperennia Connect with us on Instagram: @nsperennia Face...2021-09-0834 min

Out Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaOut Standing in the Field: A Podcast by PerenniaOut Standing in the Field is a podcast by Perennia directed at producers of field crops in Nova Scotia and aims to provide information that will help to grow and support the industry. Each month, Perennia’s Field Crops Specialist, Caitlin Congdon, will speak with experts and dive into production practices, pest management, equipment, and more. Website: www.perennia.ca Host: Caitlin Congdon, Field Crops Specialist Follow us on Twitter: @nsperennia Connect with us on Instagram: @nsperennia Facebook: @nsperennia Music: City of Sun by Mark July ...2021-08-1100 min

Orchard OutlookE10 S2. Ghosts and Skeletons of Powdery MildewToday’s episode of the Orchard Outlook podcast is all about the annoying and persistent disease powdery mildew, folks. It’s there flagging shoots and curling leaves leading to some ghostly-looking Honeycrisp and Cortland trees. Today’s guests Dr. Kerik Cox and graduate student David Strickland are like ghost busters researching management strategies for tree fruit diseases like powdery mildew to bust away those white and fuzzy symptoms. Guest: Dr. Kerik Cox is an associate professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Section at Cornell AgriTech. To address pain points for grower...2021-08-1141 min

What’s the Buzz with ATTTA Beekeeping PodcastWhat’s the Buzz with ATTTA Beekeeping Podcast: Episode SevenIf a person could be labelled as a honey scientist that person would be Dr. Peter Awram. Peter is a second-generation beekeeper, originally from Alberta but now living in the Fraser Valley area of British Columbia. From this location, Peter continues his family beekeeping operation and runs a food authenticity business. With a background in microbiology and knowledge of beekeeping, Peter has a unique skill set that has allowed him to develop the use of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance for the identification of fraudulent honey. This work uses cutting-edge technology to profile Canadian honey, creating a database to determine the...2021-08-0641 min

What’s the Buzz with ATTTA Beekeeping PodcastWhat’s the Buzz with ATTTA Beekeeping Podcast: Episode SixWhat will kill 100% of the pests and diseases found in your beekeeping equipment? Listen to this podcast to find out. A fascinating conversation with Professor Monique LaCroix, the leading expert in Canada on the use of irradiation for the food industry. Professor LaCroix has almost 35 years of experience and is recognized globally for her knowledge in this field. We discuss the best type of irradiation for beekeeping equipment, what pests and diseases are affected and where our regions beekeepers can access this technology. Listen to our podcast as we delve into this subject and emerge with a deeper insight...2021-07-0233 min

What’s the Buzz with ATTTA Beekeeping PodcastWhat’s the Buzz with ATTTA Beekeeping Podcast: Episode FiveThis episode of What’s the Buzz with ATTTA Beekeeping Podcast reflects back to simpler times of beekeeping in the Atlantic region. We talk to well-known local beekeeper Fletcher Colpitts about early days in beekeeping during times of significantly less pest and disease pressures. Our talk includes a brief history of the pollination industry in eastern Canada. We move through the 40 years of Fletcher’s beekeeping career towards a discussion of what the future might hold for our region’s beekeepers. Fletcher draws on his experience as a third-generation apiarist, New Brunswick Chief Apiary Inspector and a lifetime of though...2021-06-0457 min

What’s the Buzz with ATTTA Beekeeping PodcastWhat’s the Buzz with ATTTA Beekeeping Podcast: Episode 4Victorian lady’s fashion, Canadian paint manufacturers and lawsuits for trespass all are part of the history of beekeeping! This episode of “What’s the Buzz with ATTTA Beekeeping Podcast” delves into the history of beekeeping in Canada and specifically its development around the Great Lakes region in the 19th century. We talk with Dr Jennifer Bonnell, an environmental historian, who provides a fascinating insight into the issues faced by beekeepers in the 1890s and we discuss how many of these challenges remain today. Dr Bonnell, in her role as an associate professor in the Department of History at York Univ...2021-05-0743 min

Orchard OutlookE7 S2. Welcoming Weather StationsIn this episode, I forecast that you’ll learn a lot about weather stations. Their components. How to site them for reliable results. Installing and maintaining them. I sense a clear conversation about collecting weather information with our guest, Jonathan Buffet. Guest: Jonathan Buffett is the founder and manager of the Cape Breton Mesonet, a network of community-owned and operated weather stations in Cape Breton and the eastern mainland. Jonathan also works as a Meteorological Inspector for Environment and Climate Change Canada by day. Born and raised in Nova Scotia, he is extremely passionate about our local cl...2021-04-2829 min

What’s the Buzz with ATTTA Beekeeping PodcastWhat’s the Buzz with ATTTA Beekeeping Podcast: Episode 3With this month’s podcast, we continue our conversational tour of beekeeping in our regions and talk to well know local beekeeper Chris Lockhart. Chris is from New Brunswick and keeps bees around the Moncton area. As a second generation beekeeper, his business Lockhart Apiaries is involved in pollination and honey production. He sells quality, local, honey under the brand Atlantic Gold which is found in stores across the region. During our conversation, Chris talks about the challenges of running and growing a beekeeping business during these difficult times of Covid-19 and climate change. Listen to the podcast to find...2021-04-0236 min

What’s the Buzz with ATTTA Beekeeping PodcastWhat’s the Buzz with ATTTA Beekeeping Podcast: Episode 2This month’s episode features an interview with well-known and successful Nova Scotia Beekeepers, Sandra and Mario Swinkels. The Swinkels are based in Antigonish NS and are involved in beekeeping, pollination services and honey production. In addition, they have a successful range of honey bee-related value-added products which they retail directly to consumers and through local shops. We talk about establishing their beekeeping business and the challenges they face as they continue to expand. Mario and Sandra provide advice and tips for anyone interested in starting out or growing their beekeeping operation. Listen and enjoy this casual conversation, rich wi...2021-03-0532 min

Real Trees, Real Talk - Why Nova Scotia Loves Real Christmas TreesLunchbreak Series with Perennia Christmas Tree Specialist Jay Woodworth - Christmas Tree GradingJay Woodworth speaks about how to grade Christmas trees within Nova Scotia and discusses why its important with growers attending! This podcast is better listened to on YouTube as there is lots of reference to a slideshow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8Uupj-yXRA&t=1s 2021-03-0134 min

What’s the Buzz with ATTTA Beekeeping PodcastWhat’s the Buzz with ATTTA Beekeeping Podcast: Episode OneThis episode features an interview with Prince Edward Island commercial beekeeper, Andrew MacFarlane. The interview discussions delve into topics that are sure to get you thinking about how and why beekeepers, especially in Atlantic Canada, have various strategies in place to suit our region’s climate and specific challenges. Also, we talk about how other strategies from around the world compare and function differently for similar challenges. Listen along to learn about different moisture issues in beekeeping across Canada, how weather patterns and extreme weather events are changing the ways we do beekeeping, what on earth the Fibonacci sequence ha...2021-02-0545 min

The Wild View on BlueberriesIntroducing The Wild View on BlueberriesThe Wild View on Blueberries is a podcast by Perennia to support the wild blueberry industry's development and growth. This brand-new podcast will bring you some of the greatest voices related to the blueberry industry, sharing the latest information on pest/field management, blueberry research, market trends are more. Each month, we will identify a topic and invite the leading expert(s) to discuss Perennia's Wild Blueberry Specialist, Hugh Lyu. This program is supported by Perennia and the Wild Blueberry Producers Association of Nova Scotia (WBPANS).Website: www.perennia.caHost: Hugh Lyu, Wild Blueberry...2021-01-2601 min

Real Trees, Real Talk - Why Nova Scotia Loves Real Christmas TreesLunchbreak Series with Perennia Christmas Tree Specialist Jay Woodworth - New Entrant KitThe Lunchbreak series takes place on the last Tuesday of every month through the Zoom platform. To be put on the email list for the Lunchbreak sessions, please contact Brittany at outreach@ctcns.com.Our host is Jay Woodworth, the Perennia Christmas Tree Specialist, who covers a different topic every month request by or holds an interest to the producers! This month it is the New Entrant Kit!You can find the Lunchbreak Series for 2020 and soon to be 2021 on our Youtube channel named Christmas Tree Council NS. As they are uploaded on Youtube, they...2021-01-0921 min

Real Trees, Real Talk - Why Nova Scotia Loves Real Christmas TreesLunchbreak Series with Perennia Christmas Tree Specialist Jay Woodworth - Safety Series Part 2 - Mind the GapThe Lunchbreak series takes place on the last Tuesday of every month through the Zoom platform. To be put on the email list for the Lunchbreak sessions, please contact Brittany at outreach@ctcns.com.Our host is Jay Woodworth, the Perennia Christmas Tree Specialist, who covers a different topic every month request by or holds an interest to the producers! This month it is Safety Series Pt. 2 - Mind the Gap!You can find the Lunchbreak Series for 2020 and soon to be 2021 on our Youtube channel named Christmas Tree Council NS. As they are uploaded...2021-01-0928 min

Real Trees, Real Talk - Why Nova Scotia Loves Real Christmas TreesLunchbreak Series with Perennia Christmas Tree Specialist Jay Woodworth - Safety Series Part 1The Lunchbreak series takes place on the last Tuesday of every month through the Zoom platform. To be put on the email list for the Lunchbreak sessions, please contact Brittany at outreach@ctcns.com.Our host is Jay Woodworth, the Perennia Christmas Tree Specialist, who covers a different topic every month request by or holds an interest to the producers! This month it is Safety Series Part 1!You can find the Lunchbreak Series for 2020 and soon to be 2021 on our Youtube channel named Christmas Tree Council NS. As they are uploaded on Youtube, they will...2021-01-091h 03

Real Trees, Real Talk - Why Nova Scotia Loves Real Christmas TreesLunchbreak Series with Perennia Christmas Tree Specialist Jay Woodworth - Christmas Tree GeneticsThe Lunchbreak series takes place on the last Tuesday of every month through the Zoom platform. To be put on the email list for the Lunchbreak sessions, please contact Brittany at outreach@ctcns.com.Our host is Jay Woodworth, the Perennia Christmas Tree Specialist, who covers a different topic every month request by or holds an interest to the producers! This month it is Christmas Tree Genetics!You can find the Lunchbreak Series for 2020 and soon to be 2021 on our Youtube channel named Christmas Tree Council NS. As they are uploaded on Youtube, they will...2021-01-0932 min

Real Trees, Real Talk - Why Nova Scotia Loves Real Christmas TreesLunchbreak Series with Perennia Christmas Tree Specialist Jay Woodworth - Using the Christmas Tree Pest Management GuideThe Lunchbreak series takes place on the last Tuesday of every month through the Zoom platform. To be put on the email list for the Lunchbreak sessions, please contact Brittany at outreach@ctcns.com.Our host is Jay Woodworth, the Perennia Christmas Tree Specialist, who covers a different topic every month request by or holds an interest to the producers! This month it is Using the Christmas Tree Pest Management Guide!You can find the Lunchbreak Series for 2020 and soon to be 2021 on our Youtube channel named Christmas Tree Council NS. As they are uploaded...2021-01-0810 min

Real Trees, Real Talk - Why Nova Scotia Loves Real Christmas TreesLunchbreak Series with Perennia Christmas Tree Specialist Jay Woodworth - ShearingThe Lunchbreak series takes place on the last Tuesday of every month through the Zoom platform. To be put on the email list for the Lunchbreak sessions, please contact Brittany at outreach@ctcns.com.Our host is Jay Woodworth, the Perennia Christmas Tree Specialist, who covers a different topic every month request by or holds an interest to the producers! This month it is Shearing!You can find the Lunchbreak Series for 2020 and soon to be 2021 on our Youtube channel named Christmas Tree Council NS. As they are uploaded on Youtube, they will also be...2021-01-0817 min

Real Trees, Real Talk - Why Nova Scotia Loves Real Christmas TreesLunchbreak Series with Perennia Christmas Tree Specialist Jay Woodworth - Navigating Provincial Landscape ViewerThe Lunchbreak series takes place on the last Tuesday of every month through the Zoom platform. To be put on the email list for the Lunchbreak sessions, please contact Brittany at outreach@ctcns.com.Our host is Jay Woodworth, the Perennia Christmas Tree Specialist, who covers a different topic every month request by or holds an interest to the producers! This month it is Navigating Provincial Landscape Viewer!You can find the Lunchbreak Series for 2020 and soon to be 2021 on our Youtube channel named Christmas Tree Council NS. As they are uploaded on Youtube, they...2021-01-0855 min

Real Trees, Real Talk - Why Nova Scotia Loves Real Christmas TreesLunchbreak Series with Perennia Christmas Tree Specialist Jay Woodworth - Developing a Lot Scouting ProgramThe Lunchbreak series takes place on the last Tuesday of every month through the Zoom platform. To be put on the email list for the Lunchbreak sessions, please contact Brittany at outreach@ctcns.com.Our host is Jay Woodworth, the Perennia Christmas Tree Specialist, who covers a different topic every month request by or holds an interest to the producers! This month it is Developing a Lot Scouting Program!You can find the Lunchbreak Series for 2020 and soon to be 2021 on our Youtube channel named Christmas Tree Council NS. As they are uploaded on Youtube...2021-01-0813 min

Real Trees, Real Talk - Why Nova Scotia Loves Real Christmas TreesLunchbreak Series with Perennia Christmas Tree Specialist Jay Woodworth - Interpreting Soil Test ResultsThe Lunchbreak series takes place on the last Tuesday of every month through the Zoom platform. To be put on the email list for the Lunchbreak sessions, please contact Brittany at outreach@ctcns.com.Our host is Jay Woodworth, the Perennia Christmas Tree Specialist, who covers a different topic every month request by or holds an interest to the producers! This month it is Interpreting Soil Test Results!You can find the Lunchbreak Series for 2020 and soon to be 2021 on our Youtube channel named Christmas Tree Council NS. As they are uploaded on Youtube, they...2021-01-0834 min

Real Trees, Real Talk - Why Nova Scotia Loves Real Christmas TreesLunchbreak Series with Perennia Christmas Tree Specialist Jay Woodworth - Establishing a Christmas Tree LotThe Lunchbreak series takes place on the last Tuesday of every month through the Zoom platform. To be put on the email list for the Lunchbreak sessions, please contact Brittany at outreach@ctcns.com.Our host is Jay Woodworth, the Perennia Christmas Tree Specialist, who covers a different topic every month request by or holds an interest to the producers! This month it is Establishing a Christmas Tree Lot!You can find the Lunchbreak Series for 2020 and soon to be 2021 on our Youtube channel named Christmas Tree Council NS. As they are...2021-01-0833 min

What’s the Buzz with ATTTA Beekeeping PodcastIntroducing What's the Buzz with ATTTA a Beekeeping PodcastWelcome to Perennia's newest podcast, What's the BUZZ with ATTTA Beekeeping Podcast.What’s the Buzz with ATTTA Beekeeping podcast features conversations with interesting guests from our beekeeping industry. Hosted by the Atlantic Tech Transfer Team for Apiculture and always regionally relevant, the goal of this podcast is to provide beekeepers with additional insight into all aspects of our industry. Whether you are a hobby beekeeper or a large commercial pollinator, involved in blueberry or honey production, our podcast will have something of interest for you.Website: www.perennia.caHosts: Atlantic Tech Tran...2020-12-0701 min

Maritime AgCastEpisode 2: Costs and Benefits of Vaccinating Feeder CattleHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), chats with Dr. Shawn McKenna, University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), Jonathan Wort, Perennia, and Ellen Crane, Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC), about the costs and benefits of vaccinating feeder cattle. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: aanderson@agricommodity.ca or bmccallum@agricommodity.ca Host: Brad McCallum Special thanks to: Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic E...2020-09-2246 min

Orchard OutlookGetting to the Core of BreedingDr. Amritpal Singh is a research Scientist in tree fruit germplasm development, with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and leads the apple and sweet cherry breeding program at the Summerland Research and Development Centre. He has a PhD from the University of Guelph, and was an assistant professor in the department of agricultural biotechnology at Anand Agricultural University in India for six years. At a time when there are many new apple varieties to choose from, Dr. Amritpal Singh joins us to explain the science that makes it all possible. Producer: Perennia Food and Agriculture...2020-01-1523 min

Orchard OutlookDigging into DrainageScott Anderson graduated as an Agricultural Engineer from the Technical University of Nova Scotia, specializing in Soil and Water Management. In the past he’s worked with the PEI Department of Agriculture as a water management specialist and also with Agriculture and AgriFood Canada as the Regional Water Resources Engineer for the Atlantic Region. He now manages large collaborative research projects at AAFC. Scott Anderson joins us after a particularly wet spring to help us visualize how water behaves below-ground, and he describes how water can be managed using surface and subsurface drainage. Producer: Perennia Foo...2019-12-1821 min

Orchard OutlookWinning at Weed ControlKristen Obeid is a recent recipient of the Excellence in Weed Science Extension Award from the Canadian Weed Science Society (CWSS). She joins us to explain the risks and rewards of weed control. Kristen is OMAFRA’s Weed Management Specialist for Horticulture crops. She has a master’s degree in weed science from the University of Manitoba and an honors bachelor of science degree in agriculture from the University of Guelph. Producer: Perennia Food and Agriculture Inc. Website: www.perennia.ca Follow us on Twitter: @nsperennia @nstreefruit Connect with us on: Instag...2019-11-2019 min

Orchard OutlookFine-tuning FertilityBernardita Sallato joins us to talk about the tools and techniques used to monitor plant nutrition. Whether plants can absorb available nutrition is an interesting topic as we reflect on some unusual tree growth from early this season. Bernardita is a Regional Tree Fruit Extension Specialist at Washington State University, located in the middle of the Yakima valley – one of the most productive regions for apple and sweet cherry production. She is originally from Chile, where she obtained a degree in Horticulture and Plant Physiology, and now she has specialized in soils and plant nutrition. Pro...2019-10-1623 min

Orchard OutlookSensing Fruit MaturityDr. John DeLong joins us to talk about how to measure fruit maturity at harvest using traditional and new methods. Thanks to postharvest physiologists like John, we can enjoy fresh apples long after harvest. Dr. DeLong has been a research scientist with AAFC since 1996 after graduating from the Pennsylvania State University's Department of Horticulture. Over the last 23 years, his research has focused on harvest maturity and storage quality retention of apple fruit and regional wine grapes. Producer: Perennia Food and Agriculture Inc. Website: www.perennia.ca Follow us on Twitter: @nsperennia @nstreefruit ...2019-09-1826 min

Orchard OutlookApple Maggot Birth ControlDr. Suzanne Blatt joins us to talk about apple maggot flies that lay their eggs in apple fruit. The maggots tunnel through apple flesh and can make a real mess that nobody wants to bite into. Dr. Blatt is a research entomologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, located in Nova Scotia. Her research focuses on integrated pest management methods for a wide range of commodities including apple - and apple maggot management is of course a major concern. Producer: Perennia Food and Agriculture Inc. Website: www.perennia.ca Follow us on Tw...2019-08-2122 min

Orchard OutlookDon’t Play with Fire BlightIn today’s episode, we talk about the bacteria Erwinia amylovora that creates a scorched appearance on infected apple trees, accurately termed fire blight. Producer: Perennia Food and Agriculture Inc. Host: MICHELLE CORTENS, M.Sc., Tree Fruit Specialist  mcortens@perennia.ca Michelle is the Tree Fruit Specialist for Perennia Food & Agriculture Inc. and she performs farm extension activities for the province of Nova Scotia. She has a Master of Science through her research on apple trees and is a certified Professional Agrologist. Michelle has been awarded for her achievements in community involvement and leadership. Guest...2019-08-0726 min