Everyday Extension
Everyday Extension
Podcast Description
Everyday Extension brings the expertise of the Central Kansas District Extension office to your community. Hosted by Justine Johns and other extension agents, this podcast covers livestock and crop production, horticulture, 4-H youth development, family resource management, community wellness, and community vitality. Whether you’re a farmer, gardener, parent, or community leader, we provide practical tips, expert insights, and research-based knowledge to help you thrive in everyday life. Tune in to discover how extension services are making a difference in the lives of Kansans like you!
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Content Themes
The podcast features themes centered on livestock and crop production, horticulture, 4-H youth development, family resource management, community wellness, and community vitality. Episode examples include discussions on the importance of extension services in enhancing community vitality and exploring educational programs that empower community members.
Everyday Extension brings the expertise of the Central Kansas District Extension office to your community. Hosted by Justine Johns and other extension agents, this podcast covers livestock and crop production, horticulture, 4-H youth development, family resource management, community wellness, and community vitality. Whether you’re a farmer, gardener, parent, or community leader, we provide practical tips, expert insights, and research-based knowledge to help you thrive in everyday life. Tune in to discover how extension services are making a difference in the lives of Kansans like you!
In this episode, Justine Johns interviews Joe Gerken, fisheries and aquatic specialist at K-State, about blue-green algae in ponds. They discuss what blue-green algae is, how blooms form, risks to livestock and pets, and management strategies to prevent and address blooms.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Blue-Green Algae and Its Importance
04:39 Understanding Blue-Green Algae: What It Is and Its Effects
10:02 Conditions Favoring Blue-Green Algae Blooms
15:31 Testing and Monitoring for Blue-Green Algae
20:12 Management Practices to Prevent Blue-Green Algae
25:32 Trends and Awareness of Blue-Green Algae Issues
29:11 Final Advice for Livestock Producers
Resources
ID and Management of BGA –https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/identification-and-management-of-blue-green-algae-in-farm-ponds_MF3065.pdf
Jar Test – https://www.meadowlark.k-state.edu/docs/livestock/blue_green%20algae_jar_Test.pdf
Testing Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSq000wDGDs
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