# soil health (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover soil health. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 186: The Power of Precision Management and Multi-Species Covers with Mike Thompson](https://advancingecoag.com/podcast/episode-186-mike-thompson/) _2026-08-13 · Regenerative Agriculture Podcast_ Mike Thompson is a fifth-generation farmer in West Texas who grew up in conventional "cotton-on-cotton" country. After leaving the farm for 16 years, he returned to face the region's harsh climate, hot winds, and declining water reserves. His perspective shifted during his first year back when his plow hit a patch of decomposing hay on pasture land, effortlessly slicing through moist mud instead… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/regenerativeagriculture/Ep_186_Mike_Thompson_Podacst.mp3?dest-id=4976130) ## [AgEmerge Podcast 194 with Dr. Jessica Chiartas and REGENSCORE](https://soundcloud.com/agemerge/agemerge-podcast-194-with-dr) _2026-08-11 · Ag Emerge Podcast_ Unlock the future of sustainable farming with Dr. Jessica Chiartas, currently serving at the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on the long-term impacts of agriculture on soil carbon and overall soil health with a unique focus on carbon at depth. Jessica shares her inspiring journey from corporate pharma sales to pioneering soil health measurement frameworks that could transform… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/7AC664/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2374907714-agemerge-agemerge-podcast-194-with-dr.mp3) ## [Podcast Extra: John Kempf on Soil Biophysics, Plant Immunity & Foliars on the Permaculture Orchard Podcast](https://advancingecoag.com/podcast/podcast-extra-permaculture-orchard-podcast/) _2026-07-31 · Regenerative Agriculture Podcast_ In this Podcast Extra episode, John Kempf joins Stefan Sobkowiak and his son, Zach, on the Permaculture Orchard Podcast . During the course of the episode, they discuss John's background growing up on an Ohio Amish farm ; plant biophysics, including seeds as living microbial inoculants and quantum mechanics in photosynthesis ; high-ROI grower tips like adding sugar to foliar sprays to cut nutrient… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/regenerativeagriculture/John_Kempf_podacst.mp3?dest-id=4976130) ## [Connections July 2026, Soil Judging with John Galbraith, Holden Mrizek, and Liz Eroshenko](https://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/connections-july-2026-soil-judging-with-john-galbraith-holden-mrizek-and-liz-oreshenko) _2026-07-31 · Field, Lab, Earth_ John Galbraith, Holden Mrizek, and Liz Eroshenko join Jim Cudahy to discuss soil judging and the recent International Soil Judging Contest. Contact us at podcast@sciencesocieties.org or on Twitter @FieldLabEarth if you have comments, questions, or suggestions for show topics, and if you want more content like this don't forget to subscribe. If you'd like to see old episodes or sign up for our… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fieldlabearth/connections_regular_v1.mp3?dest-id=1205552) ## [AgEmerge Podcast 193 with Verdant Robotics](https://soundcloud.com/agemerge/agemerge-podcast-193-with) _2026-07-28 · Ag Emerge Podcast_ The future of ag tech is here—aimable, precise, and radically more efficient. Gabe Sibley and Curtis Garner reveal how they’ve built Verdant Robotics platform to target weeds and pests with pinpoint accuracy but also transforms how farms scout, analyze, and act on data in real time. Discover how Verdant Robotics is pioneering an autonomous spraying system that’s faster, smarter, and more… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/7AC664/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2367440519-agemerge-agemerge-podcast-193-with.mp3) ## [CWD: A virus behind the mask of prions](https://droptine.libsyn.com/cwd-a-virus-behind-the-mask-of-prions) _2026-07-27 · Drop-Tine Podcast -The official deer management, food plot & habitat podcast_ Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and special guest, Yale researcher, Dr. Laura Manuelidis. Very few independent Wildlife Biologists have taken an in-depth, independent deep dive into CWD and arguably none have studied the history of CWD politics more than private Wildlife Biologist Jason R. Snavely, CWB. Even fewer read the actual data; the lost science! In this episode, Jason highlights where… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/droptine/CWD__A_virus_behind_the_mask_of_prions.mp3?dest-id=636752) ## [Podcast Extra: Ask Me Anything with John Kempf - July 10, 2026](https://advancingecoag.com/podcast/podcast-extra-john-kempf-july-10//) _2026-07-23 · Regenerative Agriculture Podcast_ In this Podcast Extra, Join John as he answers a wide range of grower-submitted questions covering challenges in agriculture. The discussion focuses on managing high summer leaf temperatures, optimizing organic nitrogen budgets, and navigating severe base saturation imbalances. John emphasizes the critical connection between precise crop nutrition, active soil biology, and the natural suppression… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/regenerativeagriculture/AMA_July_10_Podcast_Audio.mp3?dest-id=4976130) ## [Novaluron and Annual Bluegrass Weevil with Dr. Benjamin McGraw](https://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/novaluron-and-annual-bluegrass-weevil-with-dr-benjamin-mcgraw) _2026-07-17 · Field, Lab, Earth_ " Lethal and sublethal effects of novaluron, a novel insect growth regulator, on annual bluegrass weevil, Listronotus maculicollis Kirby, lifestages in turfgrass " with Benjamin A McGraw. Today we'll be talking to Dr. Benjamin McGraw. Annual bluegrass weevil or ABW is a pest that preys on golf course turf. Novaluron is a new pesticide that may be able to help control ABW, but how does it work and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fieldlabearth/mcgraw_regular_v1.mp3?dest-id=1205552) ## [Episode 185: Pioneering Solubilized Urea and Foliar Nutrition with the Fabian Family](https://advancingecoag.com/podcast/episode-185-fabian-family/) _2026-07-16 · Regenerative Agriculture Podcast_ Patrick Fabian and his two sons Andrew and Stephen operate a third and fourth-generation farm in Southern Alberta, Canada. Farming on 100% irrigated land, they specialize in producing a diverse range of pedigreed seeds, including cereals, flax, corn, alfalfa, canola, and peas. Their operation encompasses roughly a thousand acres and revolves around cultivating high-quality seeds that boast robust… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/regenerativeagriculture/Ep_185_-_Fabian_Family.mp3?dest-id=4976130) ## [Ear to the Ground 404: Closing the Loop](https://landstewardshipproject.org/podcast/ear-to-the-ground-404-closing-the-loop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ear-to-the-ground-404-closing-the-loop) _2026-07-15 · Land Stewardship Project · Land Stewardship Project's Ear to the Ground Podcast_ Paul and Delores Moechnig are working to prove to the next generation that the road to farming’s future doesn’t have to pass through corn and soybean fields. It turns out the bluebirds and swallows appreciate the offramp they’ve taken into rotational grazing as well. More Information • LSP’s Soil Builders’ Network • Blog: Soil Health… Read More → Source [Listen](https://landstewardshipproject.org/wp-content/uploads/Ear-to-the-Ground-No.-404.mp3) ## [Meet Claude, an AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PeXdoHSpo6Y4) _2026-07-15 · **Sponsored**_ Chat with Claude at claude.ai — a conversational AI assistant. ## [AgEmerge Podcast 192 with Chris Baggott](https://soundcloud.com/agemerge/agemerge-podcast-192-with) _2026-07-14 · Ag Emerge Podcast_ A tech entrepreneur turned regenerative farmer is rewriting the future of agriculture. Chris Baggott, a serial entrepreneur behind Salesforce's pioneering marketing platform and innovative food ventures, shares how his journey from Silicon Valley to the farm is helping producers thrive beyond commodity markets. \*\*Watch the full episode:\*\* https://youtu.be/wxffwwsEsOg Chris explains how his… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/7AC664/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2356694678-agemerge-agemerge-podcast-192-with.mp3) ## [Episode 184: The Crisis of Blandness in Agriculture with Mark Schatzker](https://advancingecoag.com/podcast/episode-184-mark-schatzker/) _2026-07-09 · Regenerative Agriculture Podcast_ Mark Schatzker's path into food science and journalism began in 1997 when an unforgettable Chilean steak completely changed his perspective on taste. Armed with a degree in philosophy, he became obsessed with understanding why standard North American food had lost its flavor. This curiosity sparked a decades-long global journey investigating the deep connection between soil quality, plant… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/regenerativeagriculture/Ep_184_Mark_Schatzker.mp3?dest-id=4976130) ## [Episode 183: Overcoming the Ammonium Death Spiral with Jim Dunlop](https://advancingecoag.com/podcast/episode-183/) _2026-07-02 · Regenerative Agriculture Podcast_ Jim Dunlop is a senior agronomist with Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA) whose journey into agriculture began after serving in the Marine Corps. He used the GI Bill to study biology and chemistry at CSU Stanislaus. While there, he started a CSA farm in the Yosemite foothills, which grew significantly as he collaborated with organic growers. Jim later managed a pasture livestock operation on… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/regenerativeagriculture/Jim_Dunlop_Audio.mp3?dest-id=4976130) ## [AgEmerge Podcast 191 with Steve Groff](https://soundcloud.com/agemerge/agemerge-podcast-191-with) _2026-06-30 · Ag Emerge Podcast_ Steve Groff continues to provide agricultural thought leadership. Sure, he's an author, speaker, farmer and recently claimed himself as a bird nerd. But one of Steve's hallmark accomplishments, is developing and promoting the tillage radish. Hailing from Holtwood, Pennsylvania, Steve's Cedar Meadow farm became Regenified certified in 2023. From initial conservation efforts, through integrating… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/7AC664/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2348222474-agemerge-agemerge-podcast-191-with.mp3) ## [Beyond the Weather Forecast: A decision making Tool for Farmers](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-big-shift/episodes/Beyond-the-Weather-Forecast-A-decision-making-Tool-for-Farmers-e3ldbmg) _2026-06-29 · NSW Local Land Services · Big Shift For Small Farms - Australian Agriculture and Regenerative Farming_ What if farmers could better understand what's happening beneath their feet? And could that information help them make better decisions when seasons don't go to plan? In this episode, we explore Farming Forecaster, a free online tool that combines soil moisture, pasture growth and seasonal information to help farmers make more informed management decisions. We visit Mattana Farm near Milton on the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/115bf5e8/podcast/play/122121360/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-29%2F668142e7-f1fe-73c0-9460-6f6b3ac49b56.mp3) ## 4M Grain & Livestock: Successfully Building a Farming Business from Scratch _2026-06-22 · Fresh Growth_ In this episode, Western SARE’s Stacie Clary talks with Anna Merriman of 4M Grain and Livestock in Malta Montana. Anna shares her family’s journey in starting an organic farming operation from the very beginning, by taking opportunities as the arise. She’s transparent about the learning curves along the way. The conversation also touches on farm business management, succession, and balancing… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/711552/episodes/19386243-4m-grain-livestock-successfully-building-a-farming-business-from-scratch.mp3) ## [Ear to the Ground 403: Values on the Table](https://landstewardshipproject.org/podcast/ear-to-the-ground-403-values-on-the-table/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ear-to-the-ground-403-values-on-the-table) _2026-06-20 · Land Stewardship Project · Land Stewardship Project's Ear to the Ground Podcast_ Emily and Ryan Kjesbo-Johnson vowed their lifelong commitment to community would not stop when they moved out of their urban neighborhood and onto a farm. Farm Beginnings is helping them keep that promise. More Information • LSP’s Farm Beginnings Course (2026-2027 Early Bird Discount Deadline Aug. 1, 2026; Final Deadline Sept. 1, 2026) • Crowded Table… Read More → Source [Listen](https://landstewardshipproject.org/wp-content/uploads/Ear-to-the-Ground-No.-403.mp3) ## [CWD: The rest of the story!](https://droptine.libsyn.com/cwd-the-rest-of-the-story) _2026-06-19 · Drop-Tine Podcast -The official deer management, food plot & habitat podcast_ CWD: What's THE REST OF THE STORY? Are you confused about Chronic Wasting Disease or perhaps you disagree with what you're hearing. There seems to be a plethora of "experts" who aim to "educate" sportsmen about CWD but why haven't we made any traction on CWD in free-range deer herds? It's a fact that deer farmers have gained ground, reducing CWD prevalence but the mainstream media would lead you… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/droptine/CWD_The_rest_of_the_story.mp3?dest-id=636752) ## [Geophysical Methods and Agriculture with Dr. Sophia Becker](https://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/geophysical-methods-and-agriculture-with-dr-sophia-becker) _2026-06-19 · Field, Lab, Earth_ "Geophysical tools for agricultural management: trends, challenges, and opportunities" with Dr. Sophia Becker Geophysical tools can help boost productivity and cut costs in the field, but, as with all areas of technology, work must be done to ensure smooth and useful implementation. In this episode, Sophia joins me to discuss her work studying opportunities and challenges for geophysical methods.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fieldlabearth/146-Becker.mp3?dest-id=1205552) ## [Podcast Extra: Ask Me Anything with John Kempf - June 4, 2026](https://advancingecoag.com/podcast/podcast-extra-john-kempf-june-4//) _2026-06-18 · Regenerative Agriculture Podcast_ In this Podcast Extra, Join John as he answers a wide range of grower-submitted questions covering challenges in agriculture. The discussion focuses on managing high summer leaf temperatures, optimizing organic nitrogen budgets, and navigating severe base saturation imbalances. John emphasizes the critical connection between precise crop nutrition, active soil biology, and the natural suppression… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/regenerativeagriculture/AMA_-_June_2026_-_Podcast_Episode.mp3?dest-id=4976130) ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qzXVF0LHUL1h) _2026-06-18 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [AgEmerge Podcast 190 Bonsai Robotics and Tyler Niday](https://soundcloud.com/agemerge/agemerge-podcast-190-bonsai) _2026-06-16 · Ag Emerge Podcast_ Most farms struggle with dust, inefficiency, and labor shortages—but Tyler Niday of Bonsai Robotics reveals how AI-driven machinery is changing the game by transforming existing equipment into autonomous workhorses. Inspired by biology, Bonsai Robotics is making some of agriculture's toughest environments manageable. Tyler shares how autonomous orchard shakers are improving nut harvest efficiency… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/7AC664/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2338277132-agemerge-agemerge-podcast-190-bonsai.mp3) ## [Ear to the Ground 402: Enemy of Good](https://landstewardshipproject.org/podcast/ear-to-the-ground-402-enemy-of-good/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ear-to-the-ground-402-enemy-of-good) _2026-06-14 · Land Stewardship Project · Land Stewardship Project's Ear to the Ground Podcast_ Jane Marynik’s pursuit of perfection ran into a brick wall called vegetable farming. LSP’s Farm Beginnings has helped her strike a more sustainable balance between work and life. More Information • LSP’s Farm Beginnings Course (2026-2027 Early Bird Discount Deadline Aug. 1, 2026; Final Deadline Sept. 1, 2026) • Four Beans Farm • Food Farm •… Read More → Source [Listen](https://landstewardshipproject.org/wp-content/uploads/Ear-to-the-Ground-No.-402.mp3) ## [Episode 182: Reclaiming Independence from Corporate Meat with Cole Mannix](https://advancingecoag.com/podcast/episode-182-cole-mannix/) _2026-06-12 · Regenerative Agriculture Podcast_ Cole Mannix is a multi-generational rancher from central and western Montana who serves as the founder of Old Salt, a vertically integrated startup enterprise. Coming from a background rooted in mountain grazing and extensive holistic management, Cole spent decades working alongside his family and regional producers to optimize ecological function, riparian health, and predator coexistence on… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/regenerativeagriculture/Ep_182_Cole_Mannix.mp3?dest-id=4976130) ## [AgTech Without the Hype: What Actually Works on Farm](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-big-shift/episodes/AgTech-Without-the-Hype-What-Actually-Works-on-Farm-e3kanao) _2026-06-09 · NSW Local Land Services · Big Shift For Small Farms - Australian Agriculture and Regenerative Farming_ Can technology really help farmers build resilience in an increasingly unpredictable climate — or are we getting distracted by shiny new tools? In this episode, we head to Twynam Farm in NSW to hear directly from farmers trialling agtech including virtual fencing, livestock monitoring and regenerative grazing systems. Featuring conversations with Sarah Nolet and Susan Orgill, we explore how agtech… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/115bf5e8/podcast/play/120986392/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-4%2F9f1a8058-914a-81a2-686d-edc1d15816af.mp3) ## [Ear to the Ground 401: The Belly of Belief](https://landstewardshipproject.org/podcast/ear-to-the-ground-401-the-belly-of-belief/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ear-to-the-ground-401-the-belly-of-belief) _2026-06-06 · Land Stewardship Project · Land Stewardship Project's Ear to the Ground Podcast_ Livestock producer Frances Kelliher admits to being a bit cynical and burnt-out on her first day in LSP’s Farm Beginnings course. But the program helped revitalize her belief that regenerative grazing can renew one’s relationship with the land and community. More Information • LSP’s Farm Beginnings Course (2026-2027 Early Bird Discount Deadline Aug. 1, 2026;… Read More → Source [Listen](https://landstewardshipproject.org/wp-content/uploads/Ear-to-the-Ground-No.-401.mp3) ## [Episode 181: Plant Immunity Through Custom Foliars and Targeted Nutrition with Peter Henry](https://advancingecoag.com/podcast/episode-181-peter-henry/) _2026-06-05 · Regenerative Agriculture Podcast_ Peter Henry is a first-generation farmer who manages a diverse, seven-hectare operation in the mountainous terrain of Puerto Rico alongside a dedicated four-person workforce. He transitioned to agriculture during the pandemic after a successful career as a tech executive and startup vice president, initially purchasing the abandoned land with the intent of establishing a shade-grown specialty… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/regenerativeagriculture/Ep_181_Peter_Henry.mp3?dest-id=4976130) ## [Episode 180: Shifting Management Logistics to Build a Better Lifestyle with Tom Cotter](https://advancingecoag.com/podcast/episode-180/) _2026-05-28 · Regenerative Agriculture Podcast_ Tom Cotter is a third-generation farmer from Austin in southeast Minnesota who operates a diverse operation alongside his family and brother-in-law, Tony . He began farming with his dad in 1994 under a purely conventional system characterized by full tillage and routine chemical applications . Tom's journey into soil health began unexpectedly when his father purchased a tile plow and they noticed… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/regenerativeagriculture/Ep_180_-_Tom_Cotter_Updated.mp3?dest-id=4976130) ## Roots Farm: Community Centered On-Farm Research _2026-05-27 · Fresh Growth_ In this in-depth interview, Jen Clark of Roots Farm shares her journey from homesteading to running a regenerative, no-till farm in Washington. She describes her innovative research projects on dry farming, composting, and soil fertility, emphasizing sustainable practices and community engagement. Roots Farm is currently two acres producing diverse fruits and vegetables. They primarily market with… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/711552/episodes/19249437-roots-farm-community-centered-on-farm-research.mp3) ## [AgEmerge Podcast 189 with Jason Mauck](https://soundcloud.com/agemerge/agemerge-podcast-189-with) _2026-05-27 · Ag Emerge Podcast_ Jason Mauck's approach to relay cropping, alley cropping, and tight plant timing might just be the game-changer every farmer needs to think about.It’s not just about planting crops; it’s about planning the whole system—synchronizing crop timing with solar angles, plant growth stages, and biological triggers. And here’s the kicker: this isn’t just theory. Jason demonstrated how these principles… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/7AC664/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2328392498-agemerge-agemerge-podcast-189-with.mp3) ## [Why Bees Thrive on Farm](http://www.manitobaorganicalliance.com) _2026-05-26 · Marika@manitobaorganics.com (Marika Dewar-Norosky, Hailey Proutt, Ian Steppler, Brandon Janzen) · Grain on the Brain_ Resources Use Driftwatch and Beewatch to map your fields and bee colonies to prevent unwanted pesticides and keep the bees safe! https://driftwatch.org/ Guest bio for Ian Steppler Ian Steppler is a third-generation farmer from just outside of Miami, Manitoba. After finding an interest in bees through a class he took in university, Ian now manages over 1800 bee colonies. Serving as chairperson of… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/04a47ddc-5e1a-4ab9-8b88-b6dcae076869/9a1ac8cd-e5db-4ea4-a268-359b1d2f32d2/episodes/audio/group/0ae8fce1-75f0-4be7-b801-2185d8396b95/group-item/7efe0307-7734-4eb2-8080-5eaa07d8d1ff/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=c8uW4Mz4) ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/irQC2ajYeUVA) _2026-05-26 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [Soil Health Principles in Iowa with Dr. Marshall McDaniel and Hillary Olson](https://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/soil-health-principles-in-iowa-with-dr-marshall-mcdaniel-and-hillary-olson) _2026-05-22 · Field, Lab, Earth_ "Putting the Soil Health Principles to the Test in Iowa, USA" with Dr. Marshall McDaniel and Hillary Olson Soil health principles can help guide farmers in best practices for long term soil health and improvement. However, it's important to test these principles across locations and contexts to see how their implementation is actually shaping soil health. In this episode, Marshall and Hillary join… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fieldlabearth/146-McDaniel_Olson.mp3?dest-id=1205552) ## [Ear to the Ground 400: Small Farms, Big Markets](https://landstewardshipproject.org/podcast/ear-to-the-ground-400-small-farms-big-markets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ear-to-the-ground-400-small-farms-big-markets) _2026-05-19 · Land Stewardship Project · Land Stewardship Project's Ear to the Ground Podcast_ Josh Bryceson sees The Good Acre food hub as a way to not only build markets for local vegetable producers, but to germinate the next generation of farmers (2 of 2 parts). More Information • The Good Acre Food Hub • LSP’s Community-Based Food Systems Program • Ear to the Ground 399: Asking Why You can… Read More → Source [Listen](https://landstewardshipproject.org/wp-content/uploads/Ear-to-the-Ground-No.-400.mp3) ## [Ear to the Ground 399: Asking Why](https://landstewardshipproject.org/podcast/ear-to-the-ground-399-asking-why/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ear-to-the-ground-399-asking-why) _2026-05-17 · Land Stewardship Project · Land Stewardship Project's Ear to the Ground Podcast_ A decade ago, veggie and livestock farmers Josh Bryceson and Rama Hoffpauir realized sweat equity would only take them so far in their ag journey, so they looked up from the grindstone long enough to take in the big picture (1 of 2 parts). More Information • Turnip Rock Farm & Cosmic Wheel Creamery • LSP’s Farm… Read More → Source [Listen](https://landstewardshipproject.org/wp-content/uploads/Ear-to-the-Ground-No.-399.mp3) ## [AgEmerge Podcast 188 with Natalie Sturm](https://soundcloud.com/agemerge/agemerge-podcast-188-with) _2026-05-12 · Ag Emerge Podcast_ Most conversations about sustainable agriculture focus on practices—what to plant, how to till, or cover crop secrets. But what if the future of healthy soils and resilient farms hinges on something deeper? Dr. Natalie Sturm, Dakota Lakes Research Farm’s new farm manager, reveals how long-term crop rotations—and specifically the power of crop residue—are shaping the next generation of regenerative… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/7AC664/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2319314486-agemerge-agemerge-podcast-188-with.mp3) ## [AgEmerge Podcast 187 with Matt Griggs](https://soundcloud.com/agemerge/agemerge-podcast-187-with-matt) _2026-05-05 · Ag Emerge Podcast_ Most farmers abandon their soil health innovations at the first sign of trouble — but Matt Griggs chose perseverance over resignation. After a near-fatal combine accident and years battling fragile, erodible soils, he’s proving that bold, strategic changes can turn disaster into success. Resources & Links: Griggs Farms LLC - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7NfwgKKPu2AlhfQyWqjkfg Griggs… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/7AC664/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2311487906-agemerge-agemerge-podcast-187-with-matt.mp3) ## [Chicken Caravans, Nitrogen & Smarter Farming Systems](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-big-shift/episodes/Chicken-Caravans--Nitrogen--Smarter-Farming-Systems-e3ikub4) _2026-05-01 · NSW Local Land Services · Big Shift For Small Farms - Australian Agriculture and Regenerative Farming_ What if your chickens could do more than just lay eggs? In this episode, we explore how mobile chook sheds can improve soil health, boost pasture growth, and reduce fertiliser costs through better nutrient cycling. Featuring insights from farmers and soil experts, this episode unpacks the nitrogen cycle, pasture recovery, dung beetles, and practical tips for building healthier, more profitable… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/115bf5e8/podcast/play/119224100/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-30%2F86c50e30-b5a6-1b1f-d016-318359f22041.mp3) ## [WILD HEALTH](https://droptine.libsyn.com/wild-health) _2026-04-24 · Drop-Tine Podcast -The official deer management, food plot & habitat podcast_ The multitude of the sick shall not make us deny the existence of health (Emerson, 1860). Let's focus on the individual animals that remain healthy, while others struggle. Wildlife that harbor diseases wihtout showing symptoms of being diseased is the epitome of health! The presence of a pathogen IS NOT the same as the presense of the disease. In nature, the weak die...in society we're always… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/droptine/Wild_Health_Final_Free.mp3?dest-id=636752) ## [Connections April 2026, Science Policy Updates with Michael Torrey and Julie McClure](https://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/connections-april-2026-science-policy-updates-with-michael-torrey-and-julie-mcclure) _2026-04-24 · Field, Lab, Earth_ Michael Torrey and Julie McClure of Torrey Advisory Group join Society CEO Jim Cudahy to discuss the impacts of the current administration on the Societies' sciences, the Farm Bill, and how our members can be involved. Contact us at podcast@sciencesocieties.org or on Twitter @FieldLabEarth if you have comments, questions, or suggestions for show topics, and if you want more content like this don't… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fieldlabearth/144-Connections_April.mp3?dest-id=1205552) ## Geodesic Domes in Ag: Wyoming and the Tropics Learning Together _2026-04-23 · Fresh Growth_ At first glance, agriculture in Wyoming and agriculture on Hawaii or Guam don’t have much in common. But growers in both the tropical Pacific and the northern prairie can benefit from enclosed production spaces, which is why Wyoming-developed domes will soon be popping up in the islands. In this episode, University of Wyoming Extension Specialist Jeff Edwards and Pepe Miranda, an agronomist with… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/711552/episodes/19066441-geodesic-domes-in-ag-wyoming-and-the-tropics-learning-together.mp3) ## [AgEmerge Podcast 186 with Dr Lisa Kissing Kucek](https://soundcloud.com/agemerge/agemerge-podcast-186-with-dr) _2026-04-21 · Ag Emerge Podcast_ Lisa Kissing Kucek shares her expertise on developing sustainable, high-performing cover crop varieties like hairy vetch, cereal rye, and other legumes, transforming agricultural systems for long-term soil health and productivity. Lisa and Monte discuss the innovative world of cover crop breeding, biological nitrogen fixation, and the unique challenges and opportunities in microbial and plant… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/7AC664/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2304527279-agemerge-agemerge-podcast-186-with-dr.mp3) ## [Ear to the Ground 398: Land Grant Guarantee](https://landstewardshipproject.org/podcast/ear-to-the-ground-398-land-grant-guarantee/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ear-to-the-ground-398-land-grant-guarantee) _2026-04-19 · Land Stewardship Project · Land Stewardship Project's Ear to the Ground Podcast_ Over the past three decades, the rotating Endowed Chair in Agricultural Systems has provided farmers and others a chance to build a more sustainable farm and food system in Minnesota. Farmer and community leader Marvin Johnson says now is not the time to close that public door into the University. More Information • Transcript of… Read More → Source [Listen](https://landstewardshipproject.org/wp-content/uploads/Ear-to-the-Ground-No.-398.mp3) ## [Wild Bee Sunflower Nectar Preferences with Dr. Jarrad Prasifka](https://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/wild-bee-sunflower-nectar-preferences-with-dr-jarrad-prasifka) _2026-04-17 · Field, Lab, Earth_ "Wild bee visitation unaffected by disparate nectar phenotypes in a sunflower inbred line population" with Dr. Jarrad Prasifka. Bees are important pollinators for sunflowers. But, just like humans, they also have preferences, which means it's important for sunflower breeders to breed the kinds of sunflowers that bees like best. In this episode, Dr. Jarrad Prasifka joins me to discuss sunflower… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fieldlabearth/Episode_144-Prasifka-1.mp3?dest-id=1205552) ## [AgEmerge Podcast 185 with Ty Brown | Incremental Improvements Transform Farm Operations](https://soundcloud.com/agemerge/agemerge-podcast-185-with-ty) _2026-04-07 · Ag Emerge Podcast_ Discover how Ty Brown, founder and owner of Drago Indiana, uses innovative practices like cover crop breeding, drone technology, and water quality management to enhance sustainability, crop yields, and farm productivity. Hold on tight—this isn’t just about incremental improvements; it’s about transforming your entire farming operation for the better, one innovative step at a time. Monte and Ty… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/7AC664/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2295010538-agemerge-agemerge-podcast-185-with-ty.mp3) ## [Pick Your Own: Profit, Pressure & People on Small Farms](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-big-shift/episodes/Pick-Your-Own-Profit--Pressure--People-on-Small-Farms-e3haevh) _2026-04-05 · NSW Local Land Services · Big Shift For Small Farms - Australian Agriculture and Regenerative Farming_ What if you could add value to your farm without scaling production? In this episode, we explore pick-your-own as a diversification strategy—covering the realities, the opportunities, and what farmers need to know before opening the gate. Key episode moments (00:00) Is pick-your-own actually more profitable than wholesale? (01:30) From city life to farming: buying a rundown blueberry farm with no… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/115bf5e8/podcast/play/117832113/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-2%2F9c684f4a-26f7-f5a4-71f4-069165ebfddd.mp3) ## Alderspring Ranch: Utilizing In-Herding for Land Health _2026-03-26 · Fresh Growth_ In this conversation, Glenn Elzinga shares his family’s journey with Alderspring Ranch , detailing its beginnings, the motivations behind starting the ranch, their commitment to regenerative practices and healthy food, and the importance of building relationships within the community. He discusses the challenges faced, particularly with the increasing wolf population, and how they adapted their… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/711552/episodes/18908784-alderspring-ranch-utilizing-in-herding-for-land-health.mp3) ## [Living Mulches in Organic Corn with Ben Brockmueller](https://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/living-mulches-in-organic-corn-with-ben-brockmueller) _2026-03-20 · Field, Lab, Earth_ "Mechanical management strategies improve corn production in organically managed living mulch systems" with Ben Brockmueller. Organic farming is a rich and rewarding challenge for farmers, but without the use of herbicides and other conventional methods, weed suppression can be a problem. Cover crops functioning as living mulches can be one way to overcome this challenge, but what works in one… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fieldlabearth/Episode_141-Brockmueller.mp3?dest-id=1205552) ## [Evaluating Struvite for Nutrient Cycling in Organic Systems](http://www.manitobaorganicalliance.com) _2026-03-19 · Marika@manitobaorganics.com (Scott Beaton, Marika Dewar-Norosky, Hailey Proutt, Brandon Janzen) · Grain on the Brain_ Resources You can learn more about all of the organic science cluster projects here: https://www.organic-science-canada.ca/about-us/ And specifically learn about the project discussed today here: https://www.organic-science-canada.ca/field-crops/optimizing-the-environmental-and-agronomic-co-benefits-of-recycled-phosphorus-inputs-for-organic-field-crops/ Guest bios Dr. Thiessen Martens' research… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/04a47ddc-5e1a-4ab9-8b88-b6dcae076869/9a1ac8cd-e5db-4ea4-a268-359b1d2f32d2/episodes/audio/group/2c73c7b5-13b4-4b58-ba76-61b3286deb53/group-item/bac43227-d160-487b-a452-0a9c128216b8/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=c8uW4Mz4) ## [Ear to the Ground 397: Black Energy](https://landstewardshipproject.org/podcast/ear-to-the-ground-397-black-energy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ear-to-the-ground-397-black-energy) _2026-03-19 · Land Stewardship Project · Land Stewardship Project's Ear to the Ground Podcast_ In 1986, Joe Paddock co-authored a book called Soil and Survival. Its message: the relationship between farming and the land is in serious need of repair. Four decades later, that message is more relevant than ever. More Information • Soil and Survival • Planting in the Dust Script • Joe Paddock • Joe Paddock’s Books… Read More → Source [Listen](https://landstewardshipproject.org/wp-content/uploads/Ear-to-the-Ground-No.-397.mp3) ## [Grass Farming for Horses: Regenerative Pastures, Movement and Health](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-big-shift/episodes/Grass-Farming-for-Horses-Regenerative-Pastures--Movement-and-Health-e3g52g5) _2026-03-09 · NSW Local Land Services · Big Shift For Small Farms - Australian Agriculture and Regenerative Farming_ The episode urges horse owners to shift from viewing land as turnout to thinking like “grass farmers,” linking soil biology, plant diversity and grazing decisions to horse health. We hear from horse behaviour expert Jane Myers who explains how separating horses and giving constant paddock access drives fence-walking, overgrazing and worn-out land, and she shares a simple yet transformative pasture… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/115bf5e8/podcast/play/116606917/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-9%2F84445b9d-b52d-a5ae-3d1d-a8e55320e6b1.mp3) ## [Carbon Sink Potential of Alberta’s Boreal Forests with Fangliang He](https://soundcloud.com/user-174294021/carbon-sink-potential-of) _2026-03-06 · Land Use Podcast_ In Alberta, boreal forests cover 60% of our land base. Understanding the composition of these forests will help us understand how much carbon our forests could store. For more information check out these resources: Mapping tree demographic rates and biomass of Alberta’s boreal forest https://shorturl.at/NVOTX How many trees are there in the North American boreal forest?… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2278928576-user-174294021-carbon-sink-potential-of.mp3)