Are hazelnuts the next big specialty crop for the Midwest and East Coast? In this episode of Tim’s Take, we sit down with Dr. Ron Revord (University of Missouri) and Dr. Tom Molnar (Rutgers University) to discuss the cutting-edge research behind hybrid hazelnuts. From chocolate and confections to orchards and agroforestry systems, discover what makes hazelnuts unique, how they flower in winter, and why quality and freshness are changing the hazelnut game.

In the second half of Episode 45 of Tim’s Take, hazelnut experts Dr. Ron Revord, Director of the Center for Agroforestry, and Dr. Tom Molnar, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at Rutgers University, discuss key factors that influence hazelnut orchard success. Host Tim Reinbott continues the conversation with Dr. Revord and Dr. Molnar, focusing on research-based guidance for hazelnut production. Topics include orchard establishment, site and soil considerations, cultivar selection, pollination strategies, and long-term management for sustained productivity.

Additional information on hazelnut research, cultivar development, and production recommendations is available through the following Extension and research resources:

Rutgers University Hazelnuts Research Program https://research.rutgers.edu/agricultural-products/hazelnuts

University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry – Hazelnut Resources https://centerforagroforestry.org/working-to-build-a-hazelnut-industry-for-family-farms-across-the-midwestern-and-eastern-us/

Episode 45 Podcast YouTube Video Part One: https://youtu.be/-_39VL5yrVA

Episode 45 Podcast YouTube Video Part Two: https://youtu.be/vQ6Um_lb144

Learn more about the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES) and its research programs: Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station official website https://moaes.missouri.edu/

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In this episode of Tim’s Take, host William Lee sits down with longtime University of Missouri agronomist Tim Rienbott, Director of Communications, Assistant Director of Natural Resources, and Director of Sanborn Field. With over 40 years of experience in agronomy, cover crops, and soil management, Tim brings a lifetime of insight to this deep-dive conversation.

Together, William and Tim explore the fundamentals of cover crops—what they are, why they work, and how farmers can successfully integrate them into real cropping systems. Tim shares stories from his earliest days researching legumes in the late 1980s, how drone and broadcasting technology has changed cover-crop seeding, and why soil protection remains the #1 reason to use cover crops.

Part One YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/4r8aWYLEQBo

Part Two YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/tvJzIY8DFos

Visit https://moaes.missouri.edu/ to learn more.

#mizzou #covercrops #farming

The Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES) extends CAFNR research to nearly 14,000 acres across the state to meet regional research and demonstration needs of agricultural producers and natural resource managers. MOAES has a storied history of major impacts in advancing science in agriculture, food and natural resources — locally, nationally and globally. These CAFNR laboratories provide research faculty with a wide variety of real-world conditions to test and develop strategies for agricultural production based on the geographical and climatic differences of our diverse state.

As winter sets in, feeding efficiency becomes critical for maintaining healthy, productive herds — and for keeping feed costs under control. In this episode of Tim’s Take, we discussion with Dr. Eric Bailey, State Beef Nutrition Specialist with the University of Missouri Extension, as he breaks down how to reduce hay waste and improve your feeding strategies. From the impact of late-season droughts to practical feeding methods like unrolling hay and feeding one day at a time, Dr. Bailey explains how a few simple management changes can make a big difference in both efficiency and cost.

Visit https://moaes.missouri.edu/ to learn more.

#mizzou #cattle #farming

The Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES) extends CAFNR research to nearly 14,000 acres across the state to meet regional research and demonstration needs of agricultural producers and natural resource managers. MOAES has a storied history of major impacts in advancing science in agriculture, food and natural resources — locally, nationally and globally. These CAFNR laboratories provide research faculty with a wide variety of real-world conditions to test and develop strategies for agricultural production based on the geographical and climatic differences of our diverse state.