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Farm Talk

The program that educates and answers your questions about dealing with the natural world. If you’ve got questions for the host, Virginia Tech Agricultural Extension Agent, Phil Blevins, You may email pblevins@vt.edu or call the radio station at 276-944-6933.

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26:00

Wintering honey bees part 2

Farm Talk ·

2026/10/07

Phil Blevins, Agricultural Extension Agent for Washington County, VA continue his discussion about ways to help honey bee colonies survive the winter.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

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29:16

Wintering honey bees part 1

Farm Talk ·

2026/09/30

Phil Blevins, Agricultural Extension Agent for Washington County, VA speaks about issues concerning wintering honey bees. Good stewardship can help a colony survive the winter.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

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29:43

Hay and alfalfa

Farm Talk ·

2026/09/09

Hay and alfalfaMentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

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28:29

Bedbugs

Farm Talk ·

2026/09/02

Phil Blevins, VT Agricultural Extension Agent for Washington County, speaks about problems with bedbugs. He discusses exactly what they are, how to identify them, "true bugs" like bedbugs, what cities are most populated with them, their feeding and reproductive cycle, their resistance to DDT and other insecticides, misconceptions, how they spread and move around, and proper ways to get rid of them.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected,

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28:10

Cyanide and Nitrate Poisoning

Farm Talk ·

2026/08/26

Phil Blevins, VT Agricultural Extension Agent for Washington County, speaks about problems with the cyanide and nitrate poisoning in livestock after a drought. He discusses where it comes from, how to identify it, and ways to manage it.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

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29:42

Fall and Winter Prepping

Farm Talk ·

2026/08/12

Phil Blevins, VT Agricultural Extension Agent for Washington County, speaks about proper Fall and Winter preparation for home gardeners and landscapers. He discusses mulching for the winter, alfalfa plants, evergreens, protecting plants from wildlife, testing if your soil needs lime before the winter, insects that cause white grubs, and harvesting and curing potatoes going into the fall.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and

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29:06

Spotted Lanternflies

Farm Talk ·

2026/07/22

Phil Blevins, VT Agricultural Extension Agent for Washington County, speaks about problems with the invasive Spotted Lanternfly. He discusses their life cycles, how to identify them, what they like to feed on, how they move around, why their spread is worrisome, and ways to manage them.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

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28:52

Problem Wildlife con't

Farm Talk ·

2026/07/15

Host Phil Blevins, VT Agricultural Extension Agent for Washington County, continues his discussion about wildlife, including: problems with black bears, dear, racoons, squirrels and more. He shares information about preventative measures, regulations and methods to deal with problems.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

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30:18

Problem wildlife

Farm Talk ·

2026/07/01

Phil Blevins, VT Agricultural Extension Agent for Washington County, discusses various wildlife which can prevent problems, including: deer, racoons, bears, groundhogs and more.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

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29:11

Grass, lawns and drought

Farm Talk ·

2026/06/24

Grass, lawns and droughtMentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

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29:32

Canning

Farm Talk ·

2026/06/17

Hot water baths and pressure canningMentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

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25:56

weening calves and drought

Farm Talk ·

2026/06/10

weening calves and droughtMentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

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29:15

Chickens part2

Farm Talk ·

2026/05/27

Phil continues his discussion about chickens.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

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29:35

Chickens

Farm Talk ·

2026/05/13

Phil discusses chickens.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

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29:48

Weeds

Farm Talk ·

2026/05/06

Phil discusses weeds and weed control.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

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28:48

Thin Cattle

Farm Talk ·

2026/04/29

Phil discusses cattle, breeding and droughtMentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

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29:55

More Bees

Farm Talk ·

2026/04/01

More BeesMentioned in this episode:WEHC Fundraising Concert-The Martha Bassett Show-April 11, 2026Featuring:Amythyst Kiah The State of Franklin Mustard Cutters McGlothlin Center for the Arts Donations and/or tickets: www.wehcfm.com

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29:47

Bee swarms

Farm Talk ·

2026/03/25

Bee swarmsMentioned in this episode:WEHC Fundraising Concert-The Martha Bassett Show-April 11, 2026Featuring: Amythyst Kiah The State of Franklin Mustard Cutters McGlothlin Center for the Arts Donations and/or tickets: www.wehcfm.com

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30:21

Invasives Part 2

Farm Talk ·

2026/03/18

Invasives Part 2Mentioned in this episode:WEHC Fundraising Concert-The Martha Bassett Show-April 11, 2026Featuring:Amythyst Kiah The State of Franklin Mustard Cutters McGlothlin Center for the Arts Donations and/or tickets: www.wehcfm.com

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30:17

Invasives Part 1

Farm Talk ·

2026/03/11

Invasives Part 1Mentioned in this episode:WEHC Fundraising Concert-The Martha Bassett Show-April 11, 2026Featuring: Amythyst Kiah The State of Franklin Mustard Cutters McGlothlin Center for the Arts Donations and/or tickets: www.wehcfm.com

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