Tim’s Take

Tim Reinbott

This is the monthly agricultural research podcast for the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES). 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. Tim Reinbott is a Director of Operations at MU Extension.

  1. 6 FEB

    Growing Hazelnuts in the U.S.: Breeding, Pollination, and Profit Potential

    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/ #Mizzou #PlantNutrition #Hazelnuts #CropHealth #AgScience #AgriculturalResearch

    55 min
  2. 2 JAN

    Diving Deep into Cover Crops

    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.

    55 min
  3. 05/09/2025

    Tim's Take Episode 39 | From a Boy in India to Associate Dean – How a Single Seedling Still Impacts His Life

    In this episode of Tim’s Take, Tim Reinbott sits down with Dr. Shibu Jose, Associate Dean for Research at the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, and Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station. Dr. Jose shares his fascinating journey from growing up on a small farm in India to becoming a leader in agricultural research. Through a heartfelt story about his childhood on his grandmother's farm, Dr. Jose discusses how his early experiences shaped his passion for agriculture, forestry, and soil science. He also delves into the importance of hands-on learning for students and how real-world agricultural research plays a critical role in preparing the next generation of professionals.   Tim's Take 39 Part One Video: https://youtu.be/OKxT7vYYChA Tim's Take Video Part Two: https://youtu.be/LB7GaM6kylE Tim's Take 39 Audio Podcast: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7bpb7zbzeewzrh8q/Tims_Take_39_Audio_Podcast8w36a.mp3   Visit https://moaes.missouri.edu/ to learn more.   #mizzou #agriculturalresearch #agriculturaleducation #sustainableagriculture   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.

    52 min

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This is the monthly agricultural research podcast for the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES). 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. Tim Reinbott is a Director of Operations at MU Extension.