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Not all crops are harvested equal. Nutrient cycling—the transfer of nutrients from the atmosphere, additives, or the soil into plants and back again—has a profound impact on the final product: the crops at harvest. What can farmers do to grow t
Farm data include yields, inputs, soil tests, machinery data, and business info. Keeping it all current and in ship-shape can be tough, but data are becoming a more and more powerful tools every day for you to document and communicate the value
We’ve talked a lot about big changes on the horizon for dairy production in the last few episodes. This week, we’re digging into some practical on-farm tweaks dairy farmers can make to instantly impact their sustainability.Listen in as Tara Va
Anaerobic digesters turn manure and other organic waste products into biogas and "digestate," a nutrient-rich product that farmers can use to add nutrients to fields.Digesters get a lot of hype, but how do they work? And when are they economic
A new feed additive is in the regulatory pipeline in the United States, well on its way to FDA clearance. It's called 3-NOP, and it's already in use in Europe under the name Bovear. This feed additive for dairy and beef cattle can cut enteric m
When we think about emissions from dairy and livestock emissions, cow burps are at the top of the list. Those burps release methane, a greenhouse gas with 28 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide. Today, we're breaking down
Dairies in the United States are responsible for about 2% of our greenhouse gas emissions. Where do those gases come from, and how can we reduce them?Listen in as Dr. Frank Mitloehner, a professor and air quality specialist in cooperative exte
A virtual fence uses GPS collars and towers to create invisible movable barriers for cattle. It's an exciting technology--can you use it for intensive grazing? Keep cattle off sensitive streambeds? Save on hard fence costs? The possibilities ar
Deciding when to irrigate can feel like half art, half science. Visual inspections, weather reports, and soil moisture can give you a pretty good idea when your crop needs more water, but soil water potential could help you make even better use
Carbon markets have hit a few hiccups. One is transparency: how much are carbon credits worth and where’s the money going? Blockchain—a decentralized digital public ledger that permanently records transactions—could help.Listen in as Alex Tayl
Rangelands take up a whopping 30% of all land cover in the United States. But we don’t really think of them as a carbon sink the same way we do crop land. So what’s the deal? Can rangelands store soil carbon?Tune in as Megan Nasto, Research Sc
The word “resilience” brings sports movies to mind, with underdog teams grittily battling their way forward for a moment in the spotlight. But when it comes to agriculture, resilience is all about maintaining crop performance in the face of env
Protect, preserve, and create economic resources. This is the mission of the National Indian Carbon Coalition (NICC), which works with tribal members and leaders to find new opportunities for tribal land. NICC works with tribes to develop carbo
There are three pillars of agriculture: Soil chemistry, soil physics, and soil biology. New techniques for measuring soil biology are popping up, but what can they actually tell you? And will they give you a better bang for your buck on the far
Crop residue is no waste--when left on a field, it's a great way to boost soil microbial activity and provide nutrients for the next crop. Listen in as Dr. Jeanette Norton, a soil microbiologist at Utah State University, explains the benefits
Preventing nutrient loss and improving water quality go hand-in-glove. But actually implementing conservation practices like tile drainage treatment systems or bioreactors? Now that can be tough.Enter John Swanson, Water Resources Supervisor i
Precision nutrient management is all about "spoon-feeding" your crops the right nutrients at the right time, improving efficiency and improving your on-farm return on investment. Tune in as Carrie Vollmer-Sanders, the Sustainability Director f
Soil supports plant growth, regulates chemical processes, controls and filters water--soil and water interact all the time. So how does soil health impact water quality? Dr. Ron Turco, a professor and head of the Agronomy Department at Purdue
Nutrients are essential for us to grow food, feed, fuel, and fiber. But what happens when there's too much of a good thing? Dr. Helen Jarvie, a professor at University of Waterloo, Canada, is here to talk us through the impact of nutrients on
Back in 2007, Alberta (one of Canada's 13 provinces) instituted legislation to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from large emitters. Part of that legislation included an option to buy carbon credits. So what can we learn from Alberta's carbon
Over 90% of farmers are aware of carbon markets, but only 3% of the surveyed farmers are participating in a market, according to a 2022 report by Trust in Food.So what are the barriers keeping farmers out of carbon markets? Join us as Lee Bri
When we talk about carbon markets, "additionality" is one of those terms that's tough to avoid. But what is additionality? And what does it mean when it comes to agricultural carbon? Join us as Scott Gerlt, chief economist at the American Soyb
Decarbonization is the push to hit "net zero" or "carbon neutral." It's all about reducing or eliminating carbon emissions from manufacturing and energy production. But what does it have to do with agriculture?Join us as Jim Jordahl, a project
Say you're ready to commit to a carbon program. But before you declare "love at first sight" and sign on the dotted line, there are a few questions you should ask.Join us as Chad Hart, a professor of economics at Iowa State University, walks u
Voluntary carbon programs are cropping up around the U.S. But before you join a program, there are a few things to consider.Chad Hart, a professor of economics at Iowa State University, talks us through the three questions you should ask yours
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