Podcasts by Soil Sense
Welcome to the Soil Sense Podcast, where we believe that building healthier soils is not just a prescription, but rather a pursuit. This journey requires collaboration, curiosity, and communication among farmers, agricultural researchers, agronomists, consultants, and extension. You’re going to hear their stories and discover how and why they’re working together to make sense out of what’s happening in the soil.
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Building Soil Health for Soil Function from 2023-09-29T18:00
In this episode we wrap up season seven of the soil sense podcast with a well known and well respected farmer and long-time soil conservationist, Barry Fisher. Barry recently retired from his ca...
ListenFarmer-to-Farmer Soil Health Education with Mike Lewis from 2023-09-29T17:00
Throughout this series, we have featured a lot of large scale commercial farming operations, but soil health is just as important to farms that operate on smaller acreages as well. Mike Lewis is...
ListenTheory vs Practice in Soil Health with Frank Rademacher from 2023-09-29T15:00
Eisenhower famously said “Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil and you're a thousand miles from the corn field.” That resonates with a lot of farmers who know the theory of f...
ListenThe Swine to Soil Connection with Jamie Burr from 2023-09-29T14:00
When you think about soil health, you might picture a soybean field or a corn field.
It may not be immediately apparent how many other industries rely on soil health, like pork. National...
ListenDiversity in Crops and Business Models with Jay Baxter from 2023-09-29T12:00
There is a lot more information about soil health available today than there was a decade ago, but it’s still up to each individual farmer to figure out what works best for their operation. Dela...
ListenSeven Generations of Stewardship with Susan Watkins from 2023-09-29T11:00
When it comes to sustainability, it’s hard to argue with results. For Virginia farmer Susan Watkins that means seven generations and counting of stewarding highly productive farmland. In this ep...
ListenBeef and Cover Crops with Ed Lammers from 2023-09-29T10:00
Fine-tuning any system that involves biology and mother nature is going to take time, especially when all of those changes have to happen while also running a business. Nebraska farmer Ed Lammer...
ListenBuilding Soil Health as a First Generation Farmer with Ryan Bivens from 2023-09-29T00:00
It’s always neat to hear of farms that have been with a family for generations, but is it still possible for a first generation farmer to get started? Ryan Bivens is proof that it is possible, b...
ListenLearning and Sharing About Soil Health With Jennifer Simmelink from 2023-09-28T19:23:35
Sometimes in agriculture we are so consumed by work that needs to happen on the farm that we don’t get much of a chance to share what we’re doing or visit others to see what’s working for them. ...
ListenBio Strip-Till with Donn Branton from 2023-09-28T15:18:24
One of the valuable aspects of this series is that it has given us a chance to talk to farmers at all different stages of their soil health journey. It’s particularly inspiring to talk to someon...
ListenAdvancements in Ag Research, Technology and Outreach with John Butler from 2023-09-27T16:02:12
Advancements in ag research and technology not only help farmers produce more with less, but also have had a big impact on their ability to build healthier soils. John Butler is the CEO of Listen
Water and Soil Conservation with Ryan Britt from 2023-09-26T18:58:02
Fifth generation farmer Ryan Britt talks about the practices he’s combined over the years and the results he’s seeing in North Central Missouri. Ryan has been a full time farmer of soybeans, cor...
ListenExperimenting with Cover Crops with Joe Rothermel from 2023-09-22T12:00
Farmer Joe Rothermel joins the show to talk about cover crops, strip tillage, and experiments he’s trying on his farm in East Central Illinois. Joe is the fifth generation to operate his farm an...
ListenAll Soil Health Is Local with Garrett Marsh from 2023-09-21T12:00
There are a lot of similarities amongst farmers, but there is no denying the fact that every farm is different. Never is that more apparent than when you learn about a farming operation in a dif...
ListenConservation For Both Ecology and Farm Economics with Laurie Isley from 2023-09-20T12:00
We love to talk about soil conservation practices on this show, but it’s always important to frame it in a realistic context that acknowledges farms are businesses. This means that the right thi...
ListenPatience and Persistence Pays Off With Fred Yoder from 2023-09-19T12:00
Improving soil health doesn’t happen overnight, but it’s amazing how a series of small changes, compounded over time, can really make a difference. In this episode, we talk to 4th generation Ohi...
ListenPractical Ideas for Building Healthier Soils With John Burk from 2023-09-18T20:59:18
There is no substitute for experience. Michigan farmer John Burk has a masters degree in crop and soil science, spent 10 years as an ag and natural resources agent for Michigan State University,...
ListenCommunity and Soil Health With Ray Gaesser from 2023-09-14T16:50:06
Ray Gaesser grew up on a small farm in southern Indiana and said he visited Iowa for the Farm Progress Show one year and never wanted to leave. So that’s where he and his wife moved when they ha...
ListenStrip Till in Diverse Rotations with Jason Swede from 2023-09-07T16:42:58
Farms are complex systems and everyone’s soil health journey is different. For some, one change or new piece of equipment can really be the missing piece that starts bringing everything together...
ListenSwine Manure and Cover Crops with Gary Asay from 2023-08-29T16:16:34
Trying new ideas on the farm, especially those that involve innovative approaches, will not always be easily understood by neighbors or other people who drive by. But for those willing to follow...
ListenOur Soil is Our Strength with Nancy Kavazanjian from 2023-08-21T15:43:20
Nancy Kavazanjian and her husband Charlie Hammer farm in the south central part of Wisconsin where they grow corn, soybeans and wheat in rotation. Over the years they have been innovators in no-...
ListenPlanting Green with Trey Hill from 2023-08-09T12:00
Not every soil health building practice is going to work the same way on every farm. That’s one of the reasons we call it a journey. Sometimes, it can lead to unexpected places like in this epis...
ListenFarmers for Soil Health with Jack Cornell from 2023-08-07T12:00
United Soybean Board director of sustainable supply Jack Cornell joins us to kick off this brand new season of Sense Sense. Changing any practice on ...
ListenSeason Six Reflections and What’s Next for Soil Sense from 2023-08-01T21:41:25
This episode is our chance to close out season six, set the stage for season seven, and talk about some big changes that are taking place. Those big changes include Dr. Abbey Wick’s new job, but...
ListenMaking Agronomy Fun with Jason Hanson & Kyle Okke from 2023-07-25T17:32:09
In this episode we take you back one more time to Agronomy on Ice in Devils Lake, North Dakota. We hear from the man who started it all, Jason Hanson, al...
ListenSoil Health in Sugar Beet Rotations with Mike Van Eps from 2023-07-10T11:00
Mike Van Eps of Centrol Ag Consulting has been a crop consultant for over 20 years in the Southern Red River Valley. He’s in the heart of sugar beet coun...
ListenRoot Biology with Dr. Christopher Topp from 2023-06-27T21:57:16
Dr. Christopher Topp is the principal investigator and associate member at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Topp run...
ListenA Crop Consultant's Approach to Soil Health with Brett Peterson from 2023-06-21T14:34:38
Bismark-based crop consultant Brett Peterson has been working at Centrol Ag Consulting for the past 15 years alongside farmers to provide the best agronom...
ListenA Systems-Based Approach to Carbon with Nick Reinke from 2023-06-13T21:54:53
Nick Reinke, is not only the CEO of HabiTerre but also grew up on a farm, worked in soil health with an agricultural coop, and has a background in ag fin...
ListenDairies and Soil Health with Brett Blackwelder from 2023-06-08T19:22:24
Brett Blackwelder traveled from West Central Minnesota to participate in the Listen
Soil Health Assessment with Jordon Wade, Ph.D. from 2023-05-31T02:13:28
Dr. Jordon Wade is an assistant professor of soil health and soil fertility at the University of Missouri. Wade is also the director of t...
ListenSoil Health Challenges in Long Term No Till with Josh Hammond from 2023-05-16T14:13:54
In this episode we are joined by Josh Hammond who owns FarmAssist Consulting where he works with farmers mostly around the Beach, North Dakota area. Josh talks about some of the challenges his f...
ListenPractical Soil Science Research with Brady Goettl from 2023-05-02T14:32:03
In this episode we revisit Agronomy on Ice for another great conversation this time with NDSU extension soil health research technician Listen
Salinity Management with Darren Dunham from 2023-04-11T20:06:14
In this episode, crop consultant Darren Dunham shares about some of the soil related challenges farmers are facing in his area o...
ListenTalking Tillage at Agronomy on Ice from 2023-03-28T18:58:27
In this episode you’ll hear from four different farmers and one crop consultant about their individual perspectives and experience with tillage. To use tillage or go no-till is sometimes controv...
ListenSoil to Cereal with Dr. Steve Rosenzweig of General Mills from 2023-03-07T22:59:10
Dr. Steve Rosenzweig is a soil scientist and the agriculture science lead at General Mills. General Mills is a leading American pro...
ListenTrusted Advisor Partnership with Abbey Wick, Ph.D. from 2023-02-27T12:00:07
Many food companies have become increasingly more interested in what part they can play in building healthier soils. If they’re in it for the long haul and truly want to develop partnerships wit...
ListenField Check Season Finale: No Such Thing as a One-Size-Fits-All from 2022-10-25T15:07:18
In this episode we revisit some highlights of the most useful and important information shared through the first fourteen Field Check segments. You’re going to hear from experts like Listen
Field Check: Systems Thinking from 2022-10-19T14:51:31
In this episode you’ll hear from a number of farmers and consultants about their systems-based approach to farming and soil health. Starting with Ontario farmers Woody Van Arkle who recalls the ...
ListenField Check: Residue Management from 2022-10-11T12:00:59
In this episode we talk about a problem that many farmers run into on their soil health journeys: residue management. But rather than just focus on one field, we’ve collected a handful of differ...
ListenField Check: Barley and Soil Health from 2022-10-03T15:37:14
In this episode we talk about the challenge of getting cover crops implemented in a system, and highlight how barley can be a helpful crop in overcoming some of these challenges. You’re going to...
ListenField Check: Crop Rotation with Mark Huso from 2022-09-28T16:18:34
In this episode we are back with Mark Huso of Huso Crop Consulting based in Lakota, North Dakota. Mark shares about the value he has found in diversifying crop rotations. Over the years in worki...
ListenField Check: Practical Approaches to Soil Health with Mark Huso from 2022-09-19T14:26:02
In this episode we are joined by Mark Huso of Huso Crop Consulting based in Lakota, North Dakota. After working in ag retail, Mark decided to start his own company over a decade ago doing indepe...
ListenField Check: Vetting Biological Inputs from 2022-09-12T21:10:20
Field testing new products is an important and sometimes overlooked role that agronomists and crop consultants can play. Jason Hanson joins us again on the program to talk about the types of pro...
ListenField Check: Perennial Cover Crops and Baling from 2022-09-02T18:59:07
In this episode we talk about full season and perennial cover crops. These are great options in not only prevent plant situations, but also trying to manage the health of saline soils. As we’ve ...
ListenField Check: Soil Health and Moisture Management with Dr. Lee Briese from 2022-08-10T14:00:46
In this episode we explore the question of how to improve soil health in fields that are just too wet. From drainage tile to cover crops, Dr. L...
ListenField Check: Building a Soil Health Legacy from 2022-08-02T16:44:04
In this episode we explore one of the most wonderful and unique aspects of farming, the ability to leave a real tangible legacy for your children. The sentiment and realization of that legacy is...
ListenField Check: Managing Saline Soils with Jason Hanson from 2022-07-21T17:50:24
In this episode crop consultant Jason Hanson discusses a soil-related issue many farmers have to deal with, salinity. Jason owns Rock and Roll Agron...
ListenField Check: Cover Crops and Farm Implement Safety from 2022-07-13T14:13:11
In this episode we “cover” planting cover crops including some of the ways to get cover crops planted and established. We also discuss some really important and often overlooked safety considera...
ListenField Check: Every Field is Different with Dr. Lee Briese from 2022-07-05T21:59:15
Today, we single out one field in particular to see how a crop consultant utilizes soil health principles and practices to improve both profitability and viability over time. Dr. Lee Briese a Cr...
ListenField Check: Field Trafficability and Equipment Safety from 2022-06-27T15:23:19
In this episode, we explore soil management practices that will improve trafficability over time. North Dakota State University Soil Health Extension Specialist Listen
Field Check: The Challenges and Benefits of Reducing Tillage from 2022-06-20T13:31:27
Jason Hanson, who owns Rock and Roll Agronomy based in Webster, North Dakota joins us to discuss both the benefits and the challenges of red...
ListenAgronomy on Ice featuring Jason Hanson, Kyle Okke, Rob Sharkey, Nikki Bylin and Scott Bylin from 2022-04-25T15:23:38
In February Dr. Abbey Wick and I had the chance to attend a really unique event you may have heard of called Agronomy on Ice. This is an annual ev...
ListenPlanes, Grains, and Cover Crops with Blaine Kummer from 2022-03-18T14:11:01
Blaine Kummer farms with his wife and parents south of Fargo in Colfax, North Dakota. They raise corn, soybeans, sugar beets, wheat and occasionally some barley. The soil is really variable in h...
ListenAgricultural Career Training with Anissa Hoffman and Chandra Langseth from 2022-03-03T11:00
In this episode we get a chance to feature one program that is doing incredible work to train the next generation of farmers, agronomists, consultants and other ag-related professionals. The Listen
Passing Along Better Soil to the Next Generation with Mike & Phil Faught from 2022-02-16T20:29:21
Mike and Phil Faught are a father/son partnership who farm in Absaraka, North Dakota. Mike has been working with minimal till and no till since 1980, but he says his father first tried no till a...
ListenFarm and Ranch Safety with Doug Bichler, Angie Johnson and Emily Leier from 2022-02-09T11:00
In this episode you’re going to hear a first hand account of a farm accident. It’s a jarring reminder of how so many tasks on a farm or ranch that seem routine, can be extremely dangerous. Doug ...
ListenThe Soil Health Snowball with Jon Bertsch from 2022-01-31T21:31:39
We have another great episode with a farmer who has been on a journey over the past seven years or so to try to build healthier soils on his farm in Hillsboro, North Dakota. Jon Bertsch is a thi...
ListenBarley for Malting Premiums and Soil Health with Dr. Dave Franzen and Anthony Thilmony from 2022-01-24T16:32:30
One of the things we’ve learned over the years of doing this podcast is that we love episodes that feature both a farmer and a researcher to really capture both the complexity and the practicali...
ListenSugar Beets and Soil Health with Dan Vagle from 2021-12-07T13:00
We often talk about corn, soybeans, and small grains on this show, but those are far from the only crops focused on improving soil health. This episode is a unique look at sugar beets, and what ...
ListenDisease Management with Andrew Friskop, Ph.D. from 2021-11-29T21:14:20
This episode focuses on a topic that we haven’t talked about too much before: disease management. Specifically, we’re talking about a couple of diseases in corn and in small grains to be aware o...
ListenA Practical Approach to Soil Health with Mark Huso and Scott Huso from 2021-11-22T15:44:51
In this episode we are joined by two brothers from Northeast North Dakota who have each been on their own soil health journeys while supporting and pushing each other to keep getting better in f...
ListenEngaging Food and Beverage Companies with Elizabeth Reaves from 2021-11-17T16:33:44
One thing we try to stress on this show is that your soil health journey is going to look different from others based on your goals. Those goals may include trafficability, weed suppression, wat...
ListenWeed Management and Soil Health with Jason Hanson and Joe Ikley from 2021-11-09T14:53:33
We’re very lucky to have on the show two well-respected agronomic experts to talk about current weed management challenges. They share with us the weeds that have been the most difficult to mana...
ListenCarbon Economics with Dr. David Archer from 2021-11-01T19:22:46
In this episode we dive into the economics of carbon credits. Specifically, how should farmers approach the emerging markets that are popping up for carbon offsets and credits. We are joined by ...
ListenCatching Carbon with Dr. Caley Gasch and Dr. Mark Liebig from 2021-10-25T19:14:11
Soil health has been increasingly in the spotlight in recent years, and no topic has been drawing more attention than the concept of soil carbon. Specifically, can farmers optimize the amount of...
ListenA Legacy of Conservation with Bob Radcliffe from 2021-10-18T16:43:41
We often talk on this show about soil health being a journey. Well today’s guest has been on that journey as a farmer for over 75 years. Bob Radcliffe grew up on a farm near Lennard, North Dakot...
ListenSoybean Cyst Nematode with Dr. Sam Markell from 2021-06-02T21:37:20
In the fourteen years that Dr. Sam Markell has been in his current position as extension plant pathologist at North Dak...
ListenAgronomic Challenges and Soil Health Opportunities with Kyle Okke from 2021-05-24T14:17:56
On the show today is Kyle Okke, regional agronomist at Winfield United. Most listeners are familiar with Winfield United, the large ag retail...
ListenPheasants Forever and Soil Health from 2021-05-11T19:03:05
This podcast has always been about collaboration and building healthier soils while promoting productivity and profitability at the farm level. It's definitely a team effort.
Today'...
ListenSoilborne Diseases with Audrey Kalil, Ph.D. from 2021-05-03T14:10:57
As with any biological system, there can be good microbes, and there can also be harmful microbes. Crop and soil health is certainly no exception. In this episode we will discuss some of the soi...
ListenIntegrated Pest Management and Soil Health from 2021-04-19T20:18
An important part of building healthier soils is focusing on the biology living in those soils. This of course includes the microbes in the soil, but also the plants, animals, and insects that t...
ListenThe Power of Perennials with Clair Keene, Ph.D. from 2021-04-13T16:55:49
We have a really fascinating episode for you today about incorporating perennials into crop rotations. In the past, we have discussed the many soil health benefits of keeping living roots in the...
ListenManure and Compost for Soil Health from 2021-04-05T19:20:32
In an effort to build healthier soils, many row crop farmers are caught between wanting the benefits of livestock on their land but also not wanting to enter the livestock business. The decision...
ListenResearching the Tradeoffs of Wide Row Corn from 2021-03-29T14:53:35
The concept of wide-row corn can seem counterintuitive at first. Why would you make it harder to achieve optimal yields of your primary crop in order to get more production out of your c...
ListenLow pH Soils with Dr. Mark Liebig and Ryan Buetow from 2021-03-17T03:13:24
In many cropping systems, the soil is becoming more and more acidic over time. This is happening to some soils quicker than others. A soil with a pH of 5, as an example, is 100 times mor...
ListenIntercropping and Relay Cropping from 2021-03-09T15:37:41
The idea of intercropping - or growing two crops at once, has theoretical appeal of creating synergies for pest and disease management, fertility, and overall productivity. But is this r...
ListenManaging Salinity and Sodicity from 2021-03-01T22:19:12
Over 90% of producers in North Dakota are experiencing some sort of reduced productivity as a result of salinity. This problem is not unique to North Dakota - it’s happening in many of our most ...
ListenGrazing Livestock for Soil Health from 2021-02-23T00:39:47
For many farmers on this journey to improve their soil health, incorporating livestock is something they hope to do in the future. This can and will introduce a whole new layer of complexity int...
ListenFarmer Experiences with Wide Row Corn from 2021-02-15T15:22:48
60” corn has been a hot topic in many soil health circles. This wider row spacing can allow for greater light penetration and improve the environment for interseeded cover crop growth. We hosted...
ListenCover Crops Research and Strategy from 2021-02-09T04:23:34
We were able to capture some of the best information out there about soil health at the DIRT Workshop Listen
What Happens in the Soil When We Reduce Tillage? from 2021-02-01T19:19:47
The DIRT Workshop was held virtually this past December. Because the event was held virtually we were able to gain access to some great speakers and panelists that inspired very important discus...
ListenDIRT Workshop Roundup: Strip Tillage, Cover Crops, Relay Crops, and Grazing from 2020-12-28T23:41:31
This is our final episode of season three. What a great season it has been! To close out season three, we wanted to bring you a highlight reel from the recent DIRT workshop. However, with two fu...
ListenInterstate Collaboration with Bill Spiegel and Dr. Abbey Wick from 2020-12-21T18:49:57
Bill Spiegel is on the show today. You may know him as the Crops Editor for Successful Farming Magazine but he is also a farmer and soil health advocate. Over the last 20 years he has worked to ...
ListenTransitioning the Farm to the Next Generation with Kari Olson from 2020-12-14T23:16:07
While no-till and cover crops are slowly gaining popularity in the area, the Olson operation has been pursuing their practices for 17 years. As though that doesn’t make their operation unique en...
ListenBale Grazing with Erin and Drew Gaugler from 2020-12-01T16:56:13
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Incorporating livestock into your soil health program can seem daunting. Dr. Miranda...
ListenEducating the Next Generation with Ag Teacher Whitney Landman from 2020-10-19T12:28:07
Agriculture teachers are responsible for not only teaching agricultural principles to the youth of today but also for encouraging their experience in agriculture and to promote leadership in wha...
ListenRock and Roll Agronomy with Jason Hanson from 2020-10-12T14:18:32
Agronomists play a significant role in following the progressive research in agronomic practices and assisting farmers in their operations. Jason Hanson is an Independent Crop Consultant with Ro...
ListenCover Crops: Science, Practice, and Mindset with Greg Amundson and Greg Endres from 2020-10-05T19:54:03
We have talked about cover crops a lot on this podcast. Today we speak with both a farmer and an extension agronomist about the decision-making required to introduce cover crops into an operatio...
ListenInterseeding Cover Crops for Livestock Forage with Dr. Marisol Berti and Dr. Yvonne Lawley from 2020-09-28T18:04:07
Today we focus on interseeding cover crops with forage quality in mind and exciting areas for ongoing research. We are joined by Dr. Marisol Berti, a professor in the Department of Plant Science...
ListenStories of Soil Health with Gil Gullickson from 2020-09-21T14:14:28
Gil Gullickson is the Crops Technology Editor at Successful Farming Magazine. Over the last three decades he has reported on agriculture in multiple publications. He has the benefit of having ye...
ListenSystems Thinking with Woody Van Arkel and Dr. Lee Briese from 2020-09-14T12:59:41
Very little in this world is all or none and soil health protocols are no different. There is no one size fits all for every operation. “There’s a grey area in between that needs to be addressed...
ListenField Check: Decades of Soil Health Building Practices from 2020-08-31T17:31:40
“I’m always curious about the stories behind soil health and how the farmers choose to use these practices. And so I was wondering if someone could help answer a question on how they...
ListenField Check: Understanding Soil Biology from 2020-08-24T13:35:25
“I’ve been farming for 40 years and for the last 4 years we’ve adopted an approach of conservation agriculture and have shifted to no till drilling. I suppose like many of my generat...
ListenField Check: Infiltration During Intense Rain Events from 2020-08-17T15:42:28
“We’ve been having significant rain events the last couple of years. 2 inches, 3 inches, 5 inches at a time. And I’m just curious, what can I do in my soil health program to ensure t...
ListenField Check: Managing the Complexities of Adding a New Crop from 2020-08-10T23:17:33
“How do farmers add more crops in their cropping rotation and manage the complexity of doing that in their farm operation?” - Jocelyn Velsestuk, Independent Agronomy Consultant for W...
ListenField Check: Getting Started with Cover Crops from 2020-08-03T11:00
“I’m getting the question about farmers wanting to plant a cover crop. But it's kind of a generic statement. So I think what they’re really asking is what do I plant and when do I pl...
ListenField Check: Hybrid Rye from 2020-07-27T19:09:42
“Hybrid small grain varieties seem to be gaining traction in some parts of Canada and the United States. What are the benefits and drawbacks of hybrid rye, wheat and barley varieties...
ListenField Check: Fertility for No Till Corn from 2020-07-20T14:42:05
“What is the best way to get all your fertility down in a no-till corn situation, especially your P and K?” - Kyle Geske, a Farmer from Enderlin, North Dakota
Dr...
ListenField Check: The Tradeoffs of Planting Green from 2020-07-13T13:05:22
“I like seeding soybeans green into growing winter rye for a variety of reasons. I think trafficability and weed control are much better with 40 or 50 pounds of rye growing in ...
ListenField Check: How to Revive Nutrient-Depleted Forage Ground from 2020-07-06T14:44:42
“Recently I bought a piece of land that most of it has been hay land for generations. So there’s been a lot of nutrients exported and I’ve been trying to intentionally replace nutrie...
ListenField Check: Cutworms in Soybeans Planted Green into Cover Crop from 2020-06-29T12:58:34
“I heard from a customer the other day about cutworms in a soybean field that was planted green into cereal rye. I was wondering if this is common and do we need to recommend scoutin...
ListenField Check: Considering Crop Rotation When Selecting Cover Crops from 2020-06-22T12:42:09
“I’m looking at cover crop mix to put on some ground that’s going to be seeded to wheat and barley next year. I’m wondering if barley works in that mix or if I should be looking at s...
ListenField Check: Cereal Rye for Kochia Control + Dicamba Update from 2020-06-15T13:53:15
Introducing Soil Sense: Field Check. We find the right expert to answer YOUR questions about anything related to farming, agronomy, and soil health. We invite you to participate at Listen
Collaborations to Advance Soil Health from 2020-06-08T13:33:43
Today we review some fascinating examples of advancing soil health. One individual farmer interested in these new practices will find a lot of obstacles to being successful. Most of the farmers ...
ListenMeasuring Soil Quality (Soil Health Dynamic Duo, Part 2) from 2020-06-01T12:52:41
We are back with Mark Liebig and Susan Samson-Liebig. In case you missed our last episode, they are two leading soil scientists of the USDA. Mark works as a soil scientist within the USDA ...
ListenSoil Health Dynamic Duo, Part One: Cover Crops from 2020-05-25T12:00
Mark Liebig and Susan Samson-Liebig are two leading soil scientists that work in two different agencies within the USDA. Also, they just happen to be spouses. Mark works as a soil scientist with...
ListenDecades of Soil Health Collaboration from 2020-05-18T12:38:46
Brad Brummond joined the NDSU extension in 1982 and has been in his current position in Walsh County for 28 years. His body of work allowed him to be the first North Dakotan selected for the Cou...
ListenSoil Health and the City from 2020-05-11T11:00
Today we are joined by Sally Jacobson, Executive Director of the Red River Zoo, and Dr. Abbey Wick, Soil Health Extension Specialist. The unlikely collaboration between NDSU Extension and the Re...
ListenA Soil Health Journey from Crops to Cattle from 2020-05-04T11:00
“I hope that we can just do so much more with an acre of land than just grow a crop on it.” -Mike Schaefer
Mike Schaefer farms wheat, barley, corn and soybeans i...
ListenIntercropping and Soil Health from 2020-04-27T11:00
Could intercropping be a viable option for large-scale row crop producers? Lana Shaw, Research Manager at the Southeast Research Farm in Saskatchewan, and Dr. Mike Ostlie, a Research Agronomist ...
ListenStrip-Till and Cover Crops from 2020-04-20T12:00
Today we are joined by Mark Olson, a farmer in Southeast North Dakota, and Matt Olson, an agronomist with 20 years of experience with Centrol Ag Consulting. The two bring interesting insights in...
ListenCover Crop Seed Considerations from 2020-04-13T11:00
Today we go back to the beginning of any soil health program - or any crop for that matter - seed. We are joined by Steve Zwinger who is an agronomist at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension Cen...
ListenThe Value of Livestock to Soil Health from 2020-04-06T11:00
Today we answer a popular question about soil health:. How does the farmer integrate cover crops and livestock? Dr. Kevin Sedivec joins us today to shed some light on this topic and show what ca...
ListenMeasuring the Impact of Sharing Information about Soil Health from 2020-03-30T12:00
Today we explore the impact of sharing information. Are shared ideas spread the way we think? Jean Haley is responsible for answering that question for soil health at North Dakota State. She is ...
ListenFarmers Supporting Each Other to Build Healthier Soils from 2020-03-23T12:00
Tyler Zimmerman and Chris Walberg share their journey towards soil health building practices on their farms. Tyler began learning about no-till practices and their benefits about 5 years ago. Ov...
ListenWorms, Water, and Soil Health Research in Action from 2020-03-16T12:00
Today we focus on how agricultural research experiments actually happens in practice.
Nate Derby and Rod Utter are both Research Specialists with North Dakota State University. Nate share...
ListenSoil Science 101 with Dr. Jay Goos from 2020-03-09T12:00
Dr. Jay Goos joins us from the department of soil science at North Dakota State University to share his approach to introducing soil science to his students and his experiences over the last fou...
ListenSoil Health Collaboration Between Ag Retail and Extension from 2020-03-02T13:00
In this episode we focus on the unlikely collaboration between extension and ag retail. Tim Becker joins us as a former county extension agent and long time farmer of Eddy Count...
Listen[Bonus Episode] Decades of Building Soil Health with Joe Breker from 2019-10-31T14:47:26
Joe Breker has been farming for over 40 years pioneering soil health building practices in southeast North Dakota. With his skills and knowledge, Joe managed to successfully operate his farm dur...
ListenSHARE Farm Reflections and Insights from 2019-10-24T18:21:17
In this episode we explore the SHARE (Soil Health and Agriculture Research Extension) Farm Project. It is a field scale location used to display practices that the research is indicating to adva...
ListenManaging Salts with Allie Slykerman from 2019-10-17T14:34:48
Today we hear from Allie Slykerman. Allie works as an independent crop consultant at Centrol Ag Consulting. One of the most significant issues faced by North Dakota farmers is salinity managemen...
ListenIntegrating Cattle and Cover Crops with Luke Ressler from 2019-10-10T14:42:32
What can integrating livestock do for soil health? Luke Ressler joins us from Hillsboro, North Dakota where he farms with his father-in-law, Randy Lemm, and his wife Elli. Luke was raised on a f...
ListenSoil Physics and Soil Biology with Dr. Aaron Daigh from 2019-10-03T14:14:29
Explore the scientific principles forming the foundation of soil health. Dr. Aaron Daigh of North Dakota State University joins us to discuss the impact of movement and distribution of water, heat,...
ListenBuilding Soil Health on Your Toughest Field with Doug Toussaint from 2019-09-26T13:56:43
Doug Toussaint from Wahpeton, North Dakota discusses his shift toward soil health building practices. Doug shares what inspired him to make these changes and the decision to start with his most ...
ListenSalinity & Sodicity Issues with Naeem Kalwar of NDSU Extension from 2019-09-19T14:59:07
Naeem Kalwar is an extension Soil Health Specialist in the Langdon Research Extension Center. His expertise is shared today in facing sodicity and salinity issues in your soils.
The term ...
ListenImproving Soil Health Over Generations with Lee Trautman from 2019-09-12T14:52:18
Lee Trautman joins us today. Lee farms corn and soybeans in Jamestown, North Dakota with his brother and father. Trautman Farms has been no till for over 20 years giving Lee a unique farming exp...
ListenCover Crops with Dr. Marisol Berti from 2019-09-05T13:26:59
Dr. Marisol Berti spearheads research in the use of cover crops as a professor in the Plant Sciences Department at North Dakota State University. Her most recent projects are focused on cover cr...
ListenTaking Off with Soil Health with Matt Nelson from 2019-08-29T16:02:02
Matt Nelson shares his experiences from his farm in Lakota, North Dakota where they produce small grains, wheat, barley, canola, soybeans, corn and edible beans. While Matt grew up on the farm, ...
ListenLessons from 20 Years of Crop Consulting with Dr. Lee Briese from 2019-08-22T12:28:52
Dr. Lee Briese is a Crop Consultant with Centrol Crop Consulting. He does not sell any products but rather solely focuses on helping farmers make the best decisions for their crops and soils. Dr...
ListenChallenges of Building Soil Health in Cool and Wet Climates with Sam Landman from 2019-08-15T14:27:22
Sam Landman is a fifth generation farmer who manages not only his family farm but also a SHARE (Soil Health and Agriculture Research Extension) Farm. He discusses how his techniques have evolved...
ListenPrecision Ag for Healthier Soils with Anthony Thilmony and Dr. Dave Franzen from 2019-08-08T12:00
This is the second installment of a two part interview with Dr. Dave Franzen, a soil scientist at North Dakota State University, and Anthony Thilmony, a fourth generation farmer in the Valley Ci...
ListenSoil Fertility with Dr. Dave Franzen and Anthony Thilmony from 2019-08-01T14:03:41
Join us for the first installment of a two-part interview with Dr. Dave Franzen, a Soil Scientist at North Dakota State University in Extension, and Anthony Thilmony, a fourth generation farmer ...
ListenSoil Health Systems on the Farm from 2019-08-01T14:01:33
Ride along with fourth generation farmer Tony Wagner in Jamestown, South Dakota. Farming has been a lifelong passion for Tony. He took on his first field in the eighth grade and after pursuing c...
ListenSetting the Stage for Soil Health in North Dakota from 2019-07-29T20:43:26
Dr. Abbey Wick is an Extension Soil Health Specialist at North Dakota State University. She joins us to share what her role is in promoting soil health in North Dakota. Dr. Wick works primarily ...
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