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A grain is a grain... or is it? This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss the benefits of choosing to eat whole grains more often.

When it's time to hit the road, are you certain that your young children are safely secured in the vehicle? This week, Sarah and Tennille are getting answers to common car seat and booster seat questions from Khala Hoyle and Alexus Jimmerson from the Jackson-Madison County Health Department.

Episode 24 Cable served as a co-instructor on the July 2023 study abroad program, Tropical Ecology, Conservation and Field Methods in Belize.

If you find yourself often being tardy to the party (or to the workplace), you are part of the 20% of Americans that regularly run late. This week, Sarah and Tennille are listing ways to increase your odds of being on time.

Finding it hard to focus at work? This week, Sarah and Tennille are sharing some practices that can help you make the most of your time spent on the clock.

As we start to anticipate football weather, we need to prepare to make some financial moves. This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss ways to get ahead of the calendar by making a few smart money choices this fall.

Meet our team of UT-TSU Extension professionals as they discuss factors affecting food prices and learn more about how your food is produced.

UT Extension works in three rural Tennessee counties - Grundy, Meigs and Pickett - to offer healthy living opportunities for people there, including walking trails, gardening and healthy foods. If it's well-connected, it's also well-deserved.

Work, school, and extra activities can keep household members moving in many different directions! This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss methods for keeping everyone on the same page.

It's an active time for skunks in Tennessee. Experts at UTIA offer tips for dealing with skunks, and perhaps avoiding a smelly encounter for you or your pets.

It's a great time to stock your pantry, while most groceries are tax-free in Tennessee! This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss items that can be added to your shopping cart to get you ready for the weeks ahead.

Your lawn is one of the first things people see when they arrive at your home. But how do you keep your grass lush and green? Kim Brown, UT turf grass Extension specialist, provides valuable tips for maintaining your lawn this summer.

Wood Products Extension Specialist and School of Natural Resources Professor Adam Taylor shares his experience researching in Finland through the Fulbright Program.

As we drive around town, we might be sharing information that makes our families easy targets for criminals. This week, Sarah and Tennille share tips to keep the back-to-school commute safer.

More high school and college graduates find themselves living at home with their parents. This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss specific topics that require open communication from both parties in order to keep home life peaceful.

The West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center has been impacting the community for over a hundred years. But how has it changed throughout its history? Join us as we talk with Bob Hayes, former center director and weed specialist, who bore witness to over 40 years of UTIA's impact on West Tennessee.

Every soybean farmer wants to improve their end-of-season yield. Join us as we talk with Avat Shekoofa, researcher in the UT Department of Plant Sciences, as we discuss how state-of-the-art scientific tools are being used to identify and resolve problems affecting soybean production.

Many adults commit to drinking more water during the summer, but the kids are often left to binge on sugary drinks. This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss creative ways to increase the amount of water your children are drinking.

Getting a license to drive is a rite of passage for young people- but do you know that this week is part of the "deadliest 100 days" for teen drivers? This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss how parents can support safety behind the wheel.

This week, Sarah and Tennille are kicking off the second half of the year by discussing their favorite Independence Day memories and traditions.

Are you on track with your 2023 health & fitness goals? This week, Sarah and Tennille are doing a mid-year check-in, and discussing how changing our thinking could lead to changes in our daily habits.

Fire ants are a common sight in Tennessee, showing up in lawns, school yards, parks, athletic fields, and golf courses. But how do you get rid of them? Join us as we talk with Kim Brown, UT Extension specialist, about the most effective way to eliminate these painful pests.

When the extended family comes together for a vacation, great memories can be made! This week, Sarah and Tennille are discussing the details involved in planning a successful trip with members of different generations.

As Father's Day approaches, Sarah and Tennille are focusing on children who rely on foster families for care. This week, they chat with Donna Goodman of Youth Villages about ways the public can get involved in supporting the needs of these children.

Today we sit down with Dr. Larry Steckel, row crop weed scientist and professor with the UT Department of Plant Sciences, to discuss an increasing trend of pesticide resistance in common field weeds. Running out of effective options for weed control and burn down, Larry offers solutions for managing unwanted plants in your fields to ensure no-till agriculture can continue in our region.

Pools, lakes, rivers, and oceans are all filling up with people anxious to welcome summer! This week, Sarah and Tennille are observing "World Ocean Day" by discussing steps to take for an enjoyable time at whichever body of water you choose to visit.

The new 4-H center for West Tennessee - Lone Oaks Farm in Hardeman County - now includes a stream mitigation project where a straight ditch is now a man-made, curving stream. It's better for the environment and 4-Hers can also learn the science of stream mitigation.

UT AgResearch now has robotic milking technology at its Little River Dairy Unit in Blount County - and the cows there seem to have taken a liking to it.

A visit to an upscale restaurant can be a fun treat for a special occasion! This week, Sarah and Tennille are sharing etiquette tips for fancier meals- and admitting to the ones that they have violated.

Graduate student Sweta Dixit explains her research and analysis of the park revenue sharing policy in Nepal.

Traveling comes to mind as summer approaches, and a road trip can be an economical way to get the family out of town. This week, Sarah and Tennille are helping you prepare for a fun, comfortable time on the road.

The final school bells will ring soon, and kids will have extra time on their hands. This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss household tasks that children can help with, according to their ages and stages of development.

Is Mom's house in need of a little facelift? Does YOUR home need some quick upgrades... that won't cost much? This week, Sarah and Tennille are chatting about ways to use paint, fabric, and a few other simple tools to give a house new life.

May 5th may be National Concert Day, but the summer months will be filled with opportunities to attend live music performances. This week, Sarah and Tennille are giving tips for planning and having great concert experiences.

You can clean out some items and make a few dollars at the same time by having a garage sale. 'Tis the season! This week, Sarah and Tennille are discussing strategies for having a successful sale- and giving out a few tips for shoppers.

Are you prepared for overnight houseguests? No worries! This week, Sarah and Tennille are checking off a list of things that can help you be ready for your summer visitors.

Is summer employment in your child's future? This week, Sarah and Tennille are listing job options that are perfect for young people- and discussing ways that families can start preparing now.

Sarah's family is living in a very busy season of life, and it's sometimes a struggle to get everything done. This week, she and Tennille discuss ways to take control of their calendars by focusing on what's most important- and by learning to let go of some things.

Graduate student Canaan Dugger shares what he's found in his research on White Oak reproduction and its three key factors.

National Nutrition Month is coming to an end, but your spring cleaning doesn't have to stop. This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss ways to clean up our eating habits in a few easy steps.

The house might not be the only thing that needs spring cleaning. This week, Sarah and Tennille are discussing the importance of your consumer credit report- and discussing steps to make it sparkle a bit more.

The clock has moved forward, and Sarah and Tennille are moving forward with their spring cleaning plans. This week, they discuss the "hot spots" in the home that often need attention- and share ways to tidy them up quickly.

Freezing food is a great way to save money and reduce waste. This week, Sarah and Tennille are celebrating Frozen Foods Month by discussing the best uses for your freezer- and reminding you to throw some things away. 

Keith Carver takes over leadership of the UT Institute of Agriculture. Here he talks about his vision for the future, his long career history within the UT system, and how he plans to be an advocate for farming in Tennessee. 

Graduate student Tara Skiba talks about her research on Improving By-Species Timber Product Estimates in the Southeast

This week, Sarah and Tennille chat with social media star Rebecca Chobat about her "Dollar Tree Dinners" series- where she buys ingredients exclusively from the retailer and does food demonstrations online to help her 718,000 Tik Tok followers cook meals at home for less. 

Having good mentors can improve outcomes for youth, but having good mentors in adulthood has its benefits, too! This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss ways that having a mentor- and being a mentor- is worth the time investment. Special guest is Nicole Newman from Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. 

Love is in the air- and the thought of being together in marriage can be pretty exciting! But this week, Sarah and Tennille are sharing a few questions to ask yourself before you say "I do."

Do eggs suddenly need their own line item in your budget? This week, Sarah and Tennille are discussing the "eggs-stra" strain that eggs are putting on their grocery totals - and plotting out ways to take their egg dollars the distance.