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Smarty Plants
Smarty Plants is a podcast exploring invasive insects and noxious weeds that threaten Minnesota’s natural and agricultural resources. Experts from the MDA’s Plant Protection Division cover important topics engaging the public in efforts to protect our environment.
Podcasting since 2024 • 13 episodes
Smarty Plants
Latest Episodes
Painful Plants
Not only do noxious and invasive weeds damage our natural resources, but they also can be harmful to people. Emilie Justen from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Roger Becker from the University of Minnesota join us to cover which wee...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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32:18
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Participatory Science: Your Involvement Matters
The public's involvement in invasive species work is a powerful tool in successful management. Angie Ambourn, Entomologist from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and Angela Gupta, Regional Extension Educator at the University of Minnesot...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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39:50
Tribal Weed Management
Weed management is important throughout Minnesota, with many different entities doing essential work to minimize the effects noxious and invasive weeds have on our environment. Minnesota's 11 indigenous tribes are sovereign nations,...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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44:09
Making a Fuss about Red Star Rust
Junipers, crab apple, and apple trees are all important tree species in Minnesota. In fact, apple varieties of Minnesota origin are among the top sellers in the country, making the health of these trees a priority to many. Recently a new danger...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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29:33
