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The Maine Farmcast features weekly conversations with experts from across the country sharing insights and advice for both new and seasoned farmers running operations of any size. Hosted by three livestock specialists from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, the show brings you world-class expertise paired with practical advice about how to apply cutting-edge research to improve the eff... more

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In this episode of the Maine Farmcast, host Dr. Glenda Pereira sits down with Amber Blodgett to learn about the Ben and Jerry's Low Carbon Dairy Pilot Project. Amber is the Dairy Research & Outreach Specialist for the UVM Extension Northwest Crops an... more

Recorded outdoors around a table at Knight Family Farm in Garland, Maine, this episode features plenty of fresh air, farm sounds, barbecue and a conversation about things that are not always quite so fresh. Dr. Colt Knight is joined by longtime frien... more

In this episode of the Maine Farmcast, host Glenda Pereira sits down with Jacki Martinez Perkins to discuss the role the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) plays in promoting organic agriculture through education, advocacy and co... more

In this episode of the Maine Farmcast, host Dr. Glenda Pereira talks with Dr. Owen Cortner about biosecurity, heat stress and other animal health considerations when exhibiting animals at fairs. Cortner is a livestock specialist in the Division of An... more

How do farmers help shape USDA programs in their communities?

In this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Glenda Pereira and Colt Knight welcome Tommy Higgins, Maine state executive director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency, fo... more

How much forage do your cattle really need, and how much grass is actually available in your pasture?

This week, Dr. Colt Knight welcomes Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler back to the Maine Farmcast for a practical conversation about the numbers behind successful... more

In this episode of the Maine Farmcast, host Dr. Glenda Pereira sits down with Annie Leahy, a recent University of Maine zoology graduate and incoming Clemson University DVM student, to discuss her honors thesis on emerging pathogens affecting ruminan... more

A pest that many producers thought was confined to the history books is making headlines again. In this episode, Dr. Colt Knight sits down with Ashley Wright of the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension to discuss New World screwworm, a devasta... more

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Jacki Martinez Perkins
Organic dairy and livestock specialist for MOFGA
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA)
Episode: MOFGA: From Certification to Community With Jacki Martinez Perkins
Owen Cortner
Livestock Specialist for the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF)
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Episode: Fair Season: Biosecurity and Animal Health Considerations with Owen Cortner
Tommy Higgins
State Executive Director, Farm Service Agency (FSA) Maine
USDA Farm Service Agency
Episode: Serving Those Who Feed Us: Tommy Higgins Explains FSA County Committees
Annie Leahy
Student; soon to be veterinarian; conducted an honors thesis
University of Maine
Episode: Emerging Pathogens Affecting Ruminant Livestock in Maine with Annie Leahy
Ashley Wright
Area livestock extension agent from University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
Episode: Screwworm: Small Pest, Massive Consequences
Dean Fish
Dr. Dean Fish of the Anchor F Cattle Company
Anchor F Cattle Company
Episode: Stars, Stripes and Stetsons: The Story Behind America’s Most Iconic Hat with Dean Fish
Gregg Rentfrow
Meat science specialist, University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Episode: Why Is Meat So Expensive? The Perfect Storm Behind Rising Prices with Gregg Rentfrow
Sue Ishaq
Associate Professor of microbiomes
University of Maine
Episode: Gut Check: Microbiomes in Agriculture and Health with Dr. Sue Ishaq
Patricia Henderson
Guest from Aroostook County, involved with Witter Farm and farming operations
University of Maine (Witter Farm)
Episode: Little Boots, Big Lessons: Parenting on the Farm

Hosts

Colt Knight
Host of Maine Farmcast, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Glenda Pereira
Dairy specialist and cohost, UMaine Cooperative Extension

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Serving Those Who Feed Us: Tommy Higgins Explains FSA County Committees
Q: What kinds of programs do Maine farmers commonly enroll in, and how does enrollment help later decisions?
Common programs include ARC PLC, Dairy Margin Coverage, FSFL, ELAP, NAP, and disaster programs; enrolling or at least reporting acreage ensures access to the full suite of programs and simplifies later enrollment or participation when deadlines arrive.
Serving Those Who Feed Us: Tommy Higgins Explains FSA County Committees
Q: How can farmers participate in county committees and elections?
Farmers must participate or be cooperating with an FSA program (or be enrolled in acreage reporting) to be eligible to nominate, run, and vote; nominations run June 15 to August 3, ballots go out in early November, and votes are due by December 7.
Emerging Pathogens Affecting Ruminant Livestock in Maine with Annie Leahy
Q: Do you mind just telling the listeners what incentivized you to potentially explore this topic or even work within the diagnostic research lab?
Annie explains her background in zoology with an emphasis on One Health, her interest in avian and other emerging diseases, and how hands-on experience in the diagnostic lab and mentorship from Glenda, Dana Hill, and Claudia Desjardins steered her toward this thesis, combining practical field work with laboratory analysis.
Screwworm: Small Pest, Massive Consequences
Q: What should producers do now to prevent problems?
Prevent wounds, inspect animals daily, delay certain husbandry during peak fly times, and involve a veterinarian if a case is suspected since it is a reportable disease.
Screwworm: Small Pest, Massive Consequences
Q: What exactly is the screwworm doing to cattle that makes it so dangerous?
It lays eggs in wounds, the larvae hatch and feed on live tissue, potentially causing sepsis and death depending on wound location, with newborn calves at particular risk through umbilical cords and early-life wounds.

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The episodes center on practical, research-backed farming guidance across a broad spectrum of agricultural topics. Frequent discussions cover biosecurity, animal health, pasture and forage management, dairy and beef production economics, and livestock nutrition, with guest experts ranging from university extension specialists to government program leaders and industry researchers. A standout characteristic is the consistent emphasis on actionable takeaways, hands-on farming tips, and data-driven decision making, often anchored by collaborations between academia, extension services, and industry partners. The show routinely blends technical depth with approachable storytelling, making it a strong resource for farmers seeking to apply cutting... more

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1. Jacki Martinez Perkins
2. Owen Cortner
3. Tommy Higgins
4. Annie Leahy
5. Ashley Wright
6. Dean Fish
7. Gregg Rentfrow
8. Sue Ishaq

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