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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

On this week's Horticulture Day, Tony Sarabia fills in for Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe to talk with Iowa State University Horticulture Professor Ajay Nair about backyard sweet corn cultivating. Later, Iowa State Professor and Horticulture Extension Specialist Cindy Haynes joins to help field caller questions, including the survival of beloved pawpaw and the possible outcomes of accidental squash cross-pollination.

Guests:

  • Ajay Nair, associate professor of Horticulture, Iowa State University
  • Cindy Haynes, professor and horticulture Extension specialist, Iowa State University
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2022 GardeningHort DayHorticulture
Tony Sarabia is IPR's<i> </i>Midday host. He holds an Honorary Doctorate of Arts from Columbia College in Chicago. Since 2022, Sarabia has helped IPR's listening audience through their day with reporting updates, weather and other noteworthy information.
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.