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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Vince Smith, professor emeritus at Montana State University and director of the agricultural policy program at the American Enterprise Institute, examines agricultural policy, crop insurance, global commodity markets, and public research funding. He explains how agricultural R&amp;D can influence productivity, production costs, and long-term farm outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Agricultural policy analysis requires research-based evidence to understand how subsidies, trade rules, conservation programs, and regulations affect producers, markets, resources, and consumers.&#34; Meet the guest: Dr. Vince Smith is professor emeritus at Montana State University and director of the agricultural policy program at the American Enterprise Institute. Trained in economics at the University of Manchester, Dr. Smith focuses on crop insurance, farm subsidies, international emergency food aid, and agricultural research policy. At Montana State University, Dr. Smith also created a capstone course on agriculture in a global context that has run for 25 years. Listen to The Crop Science Podcast Show with Dr. Vince Smith on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+crop+science+podcast+show" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What you will learn:<ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:34) Introduction</li><li>(06:49) American Enterprise Institute program</li><li>(11:57) Farm policy and food security</li><li>(15:55) International emergency food aid</li><li>(20:17) Research funding and productivity</li><li>(26:01) Policy and research collaboration</li><li>(30:06) Final questions</li></ul> The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - <a href="https://zentrixinsights.com/" rel="nofollow">Zentrix Insights</a>- <a href="https://www.wisevas.io/" rel="nofollow">WiseVAs</a>- <a href="https://zentrixos.com/" rel="nofollow">ZentrixOS</a>- <a href="https://ownersbox.io/" rel="nofollow">The Owner&#39;s Box</a>- <a href="https://elevateagents.ai/" rel="nofollow">Elevate</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://cropsciencepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-crop-science-podcast-show/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cropsciencepodcast/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCropSciencePodcastShow" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Vince Smith, professor emeritus at Montana State University and director of the agricultural policy program at the American Enterprise Institute, examines agricultural policy, crop insurance, global commodity markets, and public research funding. He explains how agricultural R&amp;D can influence productivity, production costs, and long-term farm outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Agricultural policy analysis requires research-based evidence to understand how subsidies, trade rules, conservation programs, and regulations affect producers, markets, resources, and consumers.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Vince Smith is professor emeritus at Montana State University and director of the agricultural policy program at the American Enterprise Institute. Trained in economics at the University of Manchester, Dr. Smith focuses on crop insurance, farm subsidies, international emergency food aid, and agricultural research policy. At Montana State University, Dr. Smith also created a capstone course on agriculture in a global context that has run for 25 years. Listen to The Crop Science Podcast Show with Dr. Vince Smith on all major platforms.

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(00:00) Highlight
(00:24) Introduction  
(05:39) American Enterprise Institute program  
(10:47) Farm policy and food security  
(14:45) International emergency food aid  
(19:07) Research funding and productivity  
(28:56) Policy and research collaboration  
(28:56) Final questions

The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

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- Elevate (https://elevateagents.ai/)

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Dr. Vince Smith: Agricultural Policy and Food Security | Ep. 148

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Michael Castellano, co-founder and lead of the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative and professor at Iowa State University, explains how farmer-led field trials are transforming nitrogen management. He discusses variable-rate experiments, precision agriculture, process modeling, and the data needed to balance profitability with environmental performance. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;As long as farmers are innovating and the weather is changing, nitrogen research must continue.&#34; Meet the guest: Dr. Michael Castellano is co-founder and lead of the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative and a professor of agronomy at Iowa State University. His work focuses on improving nitrogen management through farmer partnerships, field-scale experiments, precision agriculture, and biophysical process modeling. Listen to The Crop Science Podcast Show with Dr. Michael Castellano on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+crop+science+podcast+show" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What you will learn:<ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:27) Introduction</li><li>(04:11) Iowa Nitrogen Initiative</li><li>(06:28) Scaling farmer-led trials</li><li>(09:34) Variable-rate field experiments</li><li>(13:47) Delivering value to farmers</li><li>(18:44) Soil and plant sampling</li><li>(26:02) Final questions</li></ul> The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - <a href="https://elevateagents.ai/" rel="nofollow">Elevate</a>- <a href="https://www.wisevas.io/" rel="nofollow">WiseVAs</a>- <a href="https://zentrixos.com/" rel="nofollow">ZentrixOS</a>- <a href="https://zentrixinsights.com/" rel="nofollow">Zentrix Insights</a>- <a href="https://ownersbox.io/" rel="nofollow">The Owner&#39;s Box</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://cropsciencepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-crop-science-podcast-show/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cropsciencepodcast/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCropSciencePodcastShow" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Michael Castellano, co-founder and lead of the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative and professor at Iowa State University, explains how farmer-led field trials are transforming nitrogen management. He discusses variable-rate experiments, precision agriculture, process modeling, and the data needed to balance profitability with environmental performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;As long as farmers are innovating and the weather is changing, nitrogen research must continue.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Michael Castellano is co-founder and lead of the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative and a professor of agronomy at Iowa State University. His work focuses on improving nitrogen management through farmer partnerships, field-scale experiments, precision agriculture, and biophysical process modeling. Listen to The Crop Science Podcast Show with Dr. Michael Castellano on all major platforms.

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(00:00) Highlight
(00:37) Introduction  
(03:21) Iowa Nitrogen Initiative  
(05:38) Scaling farmer-led trials  
(08:44) Variable-rate field experiments  
(12:57) Delivering value to farmers  
(17:54) Soil and plant sampling  
(25:12) Final questions

The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

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- The Owner&#39;s Box (https://ownersbox.io/)

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Dr. Michael Castellano: Farmer-Led Nitrogen Research | Ep. 147

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Kip Tom, Chairman of Tom Farms and Chairman of Farmers and Rural America at the America First Policy Institute, explains why food security depends on resilient domestic supply chains, digital infrastructure, innovation, and profitable farms. He discusses fertilizer and crop protection dependencies, AI in agriculture, workforce and capital challenges, and the need to balance healthier food systems with multiple farming models. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Never put your short-term prosperity ahead of your long-term security.&#34; Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kip-tom-78941b37/" rel="nofollow">Kip Tom</a> is Chairman of Tom Farms and Chairman of Farmers and Rural America at the America First Policy Institute. His work connects agricultural production, business leadership, and policy, with a focus on strengthening American agriculture, improving competitiveness, and supporting food security. Hear Kip Tom share perspectives on innovation, agricultural resilience, and the future of farming on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+crop+science+podcast+show" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What you will learn:<ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:38) Introduction</li><li>(05:04) Farm growth and specialty crops</li><li>(08:31) U.S. agriculture globally</li><li>(15:15) Food security risks</li><li>(19:52) Supply chain weaknesses</li><li>(23:48) Farming challenges</li><li>(39:38) Final questions</li></ul> The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - <a href="https://ownersbox.io/" rel="nofollow">The Owner&#39;s Box</a>- <a href="https://elevateagents.ai/" rel="nofollow">Elevate</a>- <a href="https://www.wisevas.io/" rel="nofollow">WiseVAs</a>- <a href="https://zentrixos.com/" rel="nofollow">ZentrixOS</a>- <a href="https://zentrixinsights.com/" rel="nofollow">Zentrix Insights</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://cropsciencepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-crop-science-podcast-show/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cropsciencepodcast/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCropSciencePodcastShow" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Kip Tom, Chairman of Tom Farms and Chairman of Farmers and Rural America at the America First Policy Institute, explains why food security depends on resilient domestic supply chains, digital infrastructure, innovation, and profitable farms. He discusses fertilizer and crop protection dependencies, AI in agriculture, workforce and capital challenges, and the need to balance healthier food systems with multiple farming models. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Never put your short-term prosperity ahead of your long-term security.&#34;

Meet the guest: Kip Tom https://www.linkedin.com/in/kip-tom-78941b37/ is Chairman of Tom Farms and Chairman of Farmers and Rural America at the America First Policy Institute. His work connects agricultural production, business leadership, and policy, with a focus on strengthening American agriculture, improving competitiveness, and supporting food security. Hear Kip Tom share perspectives on innovation, agricultural resilience, and the future of farming on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!
https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+crop+science+podcast+show

What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(00:49) Introduction
(04:15) Farm growth and specialty crops
(07:42) U.S. agriculture globally
(14:26) Food security risks
(19:03) Supply chain weaknesses
(22:59) Farming challenges
(38:49) Final questions

The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

- The Owner&#39;s Box (https://ownersbox.io/)
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Kip Tom: Securing U.S. Agriculture | Ep. 146

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Martin Lukac, Professor in Ecosystem Science at the University of Reading, explains how temperate agroforestry brings trees back into farming systems while still producing food. He discusses soil protection, nutrient cycling, biodiversity, climate regulation, tree-crop competition, machinery design, land ownership barriers, and why profitability depends on long-term planning and practical system design. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;There are a million benefits of Agroforestry systems, which then leads us to a neat question of why on earth is everybody not doing this?&#34; Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-lukac-1197059/" rel="nofollow">Dr. Martin Lukac</a> is a Professor of Ecosystem Science at the University of Reading. His work focuses on climate change, carbon accounting, sustainability, ecosystem carbon storage and cycling, and the response of managed and natural ecosystems to environmental stress. Learn more from Dr. Lukac on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+crop+science+podcast+show" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What you will learn:<ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:27) Introduction</li><li>(03:07) Defining agroforestry</li><li>(09:21) Benefits and tradeoffs</li><li>(13:27) Designing profitable systems</li><li>(20:25) Land ownership barriers</li><li>(23:52) Mainstream adoption</li><li>(32:02) Final questions</li></ul> The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - <a href="https://zentrixinsights.com/" rel="nofollow">Zentrix Insights</a>- <a href="https://ownersbox.io/" rel="nofollow">The Owner&#39;s Box</a>- <a href="https://elevateagents.ai/" rel="nofollow">Elevate</a>- <a href="https://www.wisevas.io/" rel="nofollow">WiseVAs</a>- <a href="https://zentrixos.com/" rel="nofollow">ZentrixOS</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://cropsciencepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-crop-science-podcast-show/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cropsciencepodcast/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCropSciencePodcastShow" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Martin Lukac, Professor in Ecosystem Science at the University of Reading, explains how temperate agroforestry brings trees back into farming systems while still producing food. He discusses soil protection, nutrient cycling, biodiversity, climate regulation, tree-crop competition, machinery design, land ownership barriers, and why profitability depends on long-term planning and practical system design. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;There are a million benefits of Agroforestry systems, which then leads us to a neat question of why on earth is everybody not doing this?&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Martin Lukac https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-lukac-1197059/ is a Professor of Ecosystem Science at the University of Reading. His work focuses on climate change, carbon accounting, sustainability, ecosystem carbon storage and cycling, and the response of managed and natural ecosystems to environmental stress. Learn more from Dr. Lukac on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!
https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+crop+science+podcast+show

What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(00:44) Introduction
(02:24) Defining agroforestry
(08:38) Benefits and tradeoffs
(12:44) Designing profitable systems
(19:42) Land ownership barriers
(23:09) Mainstream adoption
(31:19) Final questions

The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

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- The Owner&#39;s Box (https://ownersbox.io/)
- Elevate (https://elevateagents.ai/)
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Dr. Martin Lukac: Temperate Agroforestry Systems Explained | Ep. 145

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Juan Osorno, Professor at North Dakota State University, explains how dry bean breeding addresses disease, flooding, nutrition, and market demands. He discusses the value of pulses, biological nitrogen fixation, consumer preferences, genetic diversity, and the challenge of combining multiple traits into commercially successful varieties. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Legume production supports cropping systems through biological nitrogen fixation, reducing dependence on external nitrogen inputs while leaving residual nitrogen available for subsequent crops.&#34; Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-m-osorno-24225669/" rel="nofollow">Dr. Juan Osorno</a> is a Professor at North Dakota State University, where he works as a dry bean breeder and geneticist and teaches General Genetics. His background includes dry bean breeding and genetics at CIAT, dry bean breeding and agronomy at the University of Puerto Rico, and a PhD in Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding from North Dakota State University. His work focuses on research, development of new varieties, and food security. Listen to Dr. Juan Osorno on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+crop+science+podcast+show" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What you will learn:<ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:36) Introduction</li><li>(05:01) Why beans matter</li><li>(08:25) Pulses and legumes</li><li>(15:52) Bean production</li><li>(18:13) Breeding challenges</li><li>(26:16) Research funding</li><li>(29:16) Final questions</li></ul> The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - <a href="https://zentrixos.com/" rel="nofollow">ZentrixOS</a>- <a href="https://zentrixinsights.com/" rel="nofollow">Zentrix Insights</a>- <a href="https://ownersbox.io/" rel="nofollow">The Owner&#39;s Box</a>- <a href="https://elevateagents.ai/" rel="nofollow">Elevate</a>- <a href="https://www.wisevas.io/" rel="nofollow">WiseVAs</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://cropsciencepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-crop-science-podcast-show/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cropsciencepodcast/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCropSciencePodcastShow" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Juan Osorno, Professor at North Dakota State University, explains how dry bean breeding addresses disease, flooding, nutrition, and market demands. He discusses the value of pulses, biological nitrogen fixation, consumer preferences, genetic diversity, and the challenge of combining multiple traits into commercially successful varieties. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Legume production supports cropping systems through biological nitrogen fixation, reducing dependence on external nitrogen inputs while leaving residual nitrogen available for subsequent crops.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Juan Osorno https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-m-osorno-24225669/ is a Professor at North Dakota State University, where he works as a dry bean breeder and geneticist and teaches General Genetics. His background includes dry bean breeding and genetics at CIAT, dry bean breeding and agronomy at the University of Puerto Rico, and a PhD in Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding from North Dakota State University. His work focuses on research, development of new varieties, and food security. Listen to Dr. Juan Osorno on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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(00:00) Highlight
(00:47) Introduction
(04:12) Why beans matter
(07:36) Pulses and legumes
(15:03) Bean production
(17:24) Breeding challenges
(25:27) Research funding
(28:27) Final questions

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Dr. Juan Osorno: Dry Bean Breeding & Food Security | Ep. 144

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Candy Hirsch, Professor at the University of Minnesota, explains why germplasm collections are essential for crop improvement. She discusses how gene banks preserve genetic diversity, protect valuable alleles, and support breeding for future environmental conditions. Dr. Hirsch also examines how sequencing and computational tools can prioritize limited conservation resources. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Germplasm collections preserve genetic diversity from wild ancestors, locally adapted varieties, and modern cultivars, providing essential resources for continued crop improvement and adaptation.&#34; Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/candice-hirsch-b1875524" rel="nofollow">Dr. Candy Hirsch</a> is a professor at the University of Minnesota, where her work spans plant breeding, bioinformatics, genetics, maize genomics, and translational crop research. She earned a PhD in Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics and a BS in Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Learn more from Dr. Hirsch on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+crop+science+podcast+show" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What you will learn:<ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:23) Introduction</li><li>(04:24) Maize genomics research</li><li>(09:38) Genotype and environment</li><li>(10:42) Germplasm conservation</li><li>(13:53) Prioritizing genetic diversity</li><li>(19:47) Nitrogen and cropping systems</li><li>(24:13) Final questions</li></ul> The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - <a href="https://www.wisevas.io/" rel="nofollow">WiseVAs</a>- <a href="https://zentrixos.com/" rel="nofollow">ZentrixOS</a>- <a href="https://zentrixinsights.com/" rel="nofollow">Zentrix Insights</a>- <a href="https://ownersbox.io/" rel="nofollow">The Owner&#39;s Box</a>- <a href="https://elevateagents.ai/" rel="nofollow">Elevate</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://cropsciencepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-crop-science-podcast-show/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cropsciencepodcast/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCropSciencePodcastShow" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Candy Hirsch, Professor at the University of Minnesota, explains why germplasm collections are essential for crop improvement. She discusses how gene banks preserve genetic diversity, protect valuable alleles, and support breeding for future environmental conditions. Dr. Hirsch also examines how sequencing and computational tools can prioritize limited conservation resources. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Germplasm collections preserve genetic diversity from wild ancestors, locally adapted varieties, and modern cultivars, providing essential resources for continued crop improvement and adaptation.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Candy Hirsch https://www.linkedin.com/in/candice-hirsch-b1875524 is a professor at the University of Minnesota, where her work spans plant breeding, bioinformatics, genetics, maize genomics, and translational crop research. She earned a PhD in Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics and a BS in Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Learn more from Dr. Hirsch on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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(00:00) Highlight
(00:34) Introduction
(03:35) Maize genomics research
(08:49) Genotype and environment
(09:53) Germplasm conservation
(13:04) Prioritizing genetic diversity
(18:58) Nitrogen and cropping systems
(23:24) Final questions

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Dr. Candy Hirsch: Germplasm Collections for Crop Improvement | Ep. 143

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Brigitte Weston, Director of Product Development at Gates Agricultural Innovations (Gates Ag One), explains how crop innovations can serve smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. She discusses photosynthetic efficiency, nutrient symbiosis, seed systems, and the missing middle between research and deployment. Learn how targeted innovation can improve yields, livelihoods, and local economies. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Extra cash from stronger smallholder yields can grow local economies from the grassroots and make whole communities more profitable.&#34; Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brigitte-weston-68254026/" rel="nofollow">Dr. Brigitte Weston</a> is the Director of Product Development at Gates Agricultural Innovations (Gates Ag One), where she advances crop innovations for smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. She earned her Ph.D. in Crop Sciences from the University of Saskatchewan and has more than 30 years of product development experience. Learn from Dr. Brigitte Weston on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+crop+science+podcast+show" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What you will learn:<ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:29) Introduction</li><li>(03:47) Gates Ag One</li><li>(05:30) Research priorities</li><li>(14:19) R&amp;D model</li><li>(17:01) Innovation gap</li><li>(20:14) Seed systems</li><li>(26:48) Final questions</li></ul> The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - <a href="https://elevateagents.ai/" rel="nofollow">Elevate</a>- <a href="https://ownersbox.io/" rel="nofollow">The Owner&#39;s Box</a>- <a href="https://zentrixos.com/" rel="nofollow">ZentrixOS</a>- <a href="https://zentrixinsights.com/" rel="nofollow">Zentrix Insights</a>- <a href="https://www.wisevas.io/" rel="nofollow">WiseVAs</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://cropsciencepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-crop-science-podcast-show/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cropsciencepodcast/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCropSciencePodcastShow" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Brigitte Weston, Director of Product Development at Gates Agricultural Innovations (Gates Ag One), explains how crop innovations can serve smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. She discusses photosynthetic efficiency, nutrient symbiosis, seed systems, and the missing middle between research and deployment. Learn how targeted innovation can improve yields, livelihoods, and local economies. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Extra cash from stronger smallholder yields can grow local economies from the grassroots and make whole communities more profitable.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Brigitte Weston https://www.linkedin.com/in/brigitte-weston-68254026/ is the Director of Product Development at Gates Agricultural Innovations (Gates Ag One), where she advances crop innovations for smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. She earned her Ph.D. in Crop Sciences from the University of Saskatchewan and has more than 30 years of product development experience. Learn from Dr. Brigitte Weston on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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(00:00) Highlight
(00:40) Introduction
(02:58) Gates Ag One
(04:41) Research priorities
(13:30) R&amp;D model
(16:12) Innovation gap
(19:25) Seed systems
(25:59) Final questions

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- WiseVAs (https://www.wisevas.io/)

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Dr. Brigitte Weston: Crop Innovation for Smallholder Farmers | Ep. 142

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Rob Myers from the University of Missouri explains how cover crop breeding, soil health research, and grazing systems are advancing regenerative agriculture. He discusses cereal rye allelopathy, virtual fencing, planting green, and farmer-driven innovation that supports resilient agricultural systems. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Cover crop breeding can improve weed control, reduce production risks, and make regenerative systems easier to manage across different regions.&#34; Meet the guest: Dr. Rob Myers is Director of the University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture and an Extension Professor in Plant Science and Technology. His work focuses on regenerative agriculture, cover crops, soil health, conservation, and diversified cropping systems. With decades of research, extension, and leadership experience, Dr. Myers continues supporting practical agricultural innovation. Learn more from Dr. Rob Myers on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+crop+science+podcast+show" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What you will learn:<ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:24) Introduction</li><li>(07:08) Regenerative center</li><li>(10:28) Soil health sampling</li><li>(12:55) Cover crop breeding</li><li>(16:58) Cover crop grazing</li><li>(20:38) Virtual fencing data</li><li>(25:24) Final questions</li></ul> The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * <a href="https://www.loambio.com/us/" rel="nofollow">Loam Bio</a> - <a href="https://www.wisevas.io/" rel="nofollow">WiseVAs</a>- <a href="https://elevateagents.ai/" rel="nofollow">Elevate</a>- <a href="https://ownersbox.io/" rel="nofollow">The Owner&#39;s Box</a>- <a href="https://zentrixos.com/" rel="nofollow">ZentrixOS</a>- <a href="https://zentrixinsights.com/" rel="nofollow">Zentrix Insights</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://cropsciencepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-crop-science-podcast-show/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cropsciencepodcast/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCropSciencePodcastShow" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Rob Myers from the University of Missouri explains how cover crop breeding, soil health research, and grazing systems are advancing regenerative agriculture. He discusses cereal rye allelopathy, virtual fencing, planting green, and farmer-driven innovation that supports resilient agricultural systems. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Cover crop breeding can improve weed control, reduce production risks, and make regenerative systems easier to manage across different regions.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Rob Myers is Director of the University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture and an Extension Professor in Plant Science and Technology. His work focuses on regenerative agriculture, cover crops, soil health, conservation, and diversified cropping systems. With decades of research, extension, and leadership experience, Dr. Myers continues supporting practical agricultural innovation. Learn more from Dr. Rob Myers on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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(00:35) Introduction
(06:19) Regenerative center
(09:39) Soil health sampling
(12:06) Cover crop breeding
(16:09) Cover crop grazing
(19:49) Virtual fencing data
(24:35) Final questions

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Dr. Rob Myers: Regenerative Agriculture in Practice | Ep. 141

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Dean Riechers, Professor of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, discusses herbicide resistance, weed biology, and chemical weed control challenges. He explains why new modes of action are challenging to develop, how safeners protect crops, and where robotics, electrocution, and genetics may support future weed management. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Resistance continues increasing across major weed species, reducing herbicide effectiveness and creating greater challenges for maintaining reliable weed control in modern crop production systems.&#34; Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-e-riechers-62273983/" rel="nofollow">Dr. Dean Riechers</a> is Professor of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on plant responses to herbicide stress, crop injury prevention, herbicide safeners, and mechanisms of evolved weed resistance through rapid detoxification. Learn more from Dr. Dean Riechers on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+crop+science+podcast+show" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What you will learn:<ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:44) Introduction</li><li>(06:57) Weed resistance</li><li>(09:49) Resistance pressure</li><li>(14:52) Cross resistance</li><li>(18:44) New herbicides</li><li>(24:04) Robotic control</li><li>(33:14) Final questions</li></ul> The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * <a href="https://www.loambio.com/us/" rel="nofollow">Loam Bio</a> - <a href="https://zentrixos.com/" rel="nofollow">ZentrixOS</a>- <a href="https://zentrixinsights.com/" rel="nofollow">Zentrix Insights</a>- <a href="https://www.wisevas.io/" rel="nofollow">WiseVAs</a>- <a href="https://elevateagents.ai/" rel="nofollow">Elevate</a>- <a href="https://ownersbox.io/" rel="nofollow">The Owner&#39;s Box</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://cropsciencepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-crop-science-podcast-show/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cropsciencepodcast/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCropSciencePodcastShow" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Dean Riechers, Professor of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, discusses herbicide resistance, weed biology, and chemical weed control challenges. He explains why new modes of action are challenging to develop, how safeners protect crops, and where robotics, electrocution, and genetics may support future weed management. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Resistance continues increasing across major weed species, reducing herbicide effectiveness and creating greater challenges for maintaining reliable weed control in modern crop production systems.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Dean Riechers https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-e-riechers-62273983/ is Professor of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on plant responses to herbicide stress, crop injury prevention, herbicide safeners, and mechanisms of evolved weed resistance through rapid detoxification. Learn more from Dr. Dean Riechers on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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(00:00) Highlight
(00:54) Introduction
(06:07) Weed resistance
(08:59) Resistance pressure
(14:02) Cross resistance
(17:54) New herbicides
(23:14) Robotic control
(32:24) Final questions

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Dr. Dean Riechers: Herbicide Resistance and Weed Control | Ep. 140

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Matt Griggs of Griggs Farms LLC shares his journey into regenerative agriculture. He discusses the practical challenges of planting into heavy cover crops, the planter modifications that made it possible, and his approach to building long-term soil health. Matt explains how these practices can lower risk and improve sustainability on a fifth-generation farm. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Solving cover crop planting challenges requires decisive equipment changes that protect seed placement and keep the operation moving.&#34; Meet the guest: Matt Griggs is the owner and operator of Griggs Farms LLC. He raises 2,100 acres of cotton, corn, soybeans, wheat, and canola, and has practiced soil health and regenerative agriculture for 12 years. His farm has earned local and national recognition for conservation-based production. Hear more from Matt Griggs on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+crop+science+podcast+show" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What you will learn:<ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:46) Introduction</li><li>(06:26) Crop rotation</li><li>(09:06) Sustainability shift</li><li>(11:11) Cover crop lessons</li><li>(15:56) Planter modifications</li><li>(20:36) Urban sprawl</li><li>(30:21) Final questions</li></ul> The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * <a href="https://www.loambio.com/us/" rel="nofollow">Loam Bio</a> - <a href="https://elevateagents.ai/" rel="nofollow">Elevate</a>- <a href="https://ownersbox.io/" rel="nofollow">The Owner&#39;s Box</a>- <a href="https://zentrixos.com/" rel="nofollow">ZentrixOS</a>- <a href="https://zentrixinsights.com/" rel="nofollow">Zentrix Insights</a>- <a href="https://www.wisevas.io/" rel="nofollow">WiseVAs</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://cropsciencepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-crop-science-podcast-show/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cropsciencepodcast/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCropSciencePodcastShow" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Matt Griggs of Griggs Farms LLC shares his journey into regenerative agriculture. He discusses the practical challenges of planting into heavy cover crops, the planter modifications that made it possible, and his approach to building long-term soil health. Matt explains how these practices can lower risk and improve sustainability on a fifth-generation farm. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Solving cover crop planting challenges requires decisive equipment changes that protect seed placement and keep the operation moving.&#34;

Meet the guest: Matt Griggs is the owner and operator of Griggs Farms LLC. He raises 2,100 acres of cotton, corn, soybeans, wheat, and canola, and has practiced soil health and regenerative agriculture for 12 years. His farm has earned local and national recognition for conservation-based production. Hear more from Matt Griggs on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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(00:00) Highlight
(00:56) Introduction
(05:36) Crop rotation
(08:16) Sustainability shift
(10:21) Cover crop lessons
(15:06) Planter modifications
(19:46) Urban sprawl
(29:31) Final questions

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Matt Griggs: The Future Of Regenerative Agriculture | Ep. 139

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Louis Longchamps from Cornell University explains how farmer-led on-farm experimentation can support better local decisions. He discusses digital agronomy, observational research, causal pathways, field-level data, and why practical tools must fit real farm operations. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Farmer-led on-farm experimentation enhanced by digital agronomy can empower farmers and create value with data at the farm level.&#34; Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-longchamps-b0400151/" rel="nofollow">Dr. Louis Longchamps</a> is an Assistant Professor of Digital Agronomy at Cornell University. His work focuses on farm data management, farmer-centric on-farm experimentation, precision agriculture, and tools that support better input decisions. He earned his PhD from Laval University. Listen to The Crop Science Podcast Show with Dr. Louis Longchamps on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+crop+science+podcast+show" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What you will learn:<ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:51) Introduction</li><li>(04:41) Current projects</li><li>(06:48) Farmer-led experiments</li><li>(13:31) Research design</li><li>(26:06) Local knowledge</li><li>(32:51) Digital agronomy</li><li>(35:41) Final questions</li></ul> The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * <a href="https://www.loambio.com/us/" rel="nofollow">Loam Bio</a> - <a href="https://elevateagents.ai/" rel="nofollow">Elevate</a>- <a href="https://ownersbox.io/" rel="nofollow">The Owner&#39;s Box</a>- <a href="https://zentrixos.com/" rel="nofollow">ZentrixOS</a>- <a href="https://zentrixinsights.com/" rel="nofollow">Zentrix Insights</a>- <a href="https://www.wisevas.io/" rel="nofollow">WiseVAs</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://cropsciencepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-crop-science-podcast-show/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cropsciencepodcast/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCropSciencePodcastShow" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Louis Longchamps from Cornell University explains how farmer-led on-farm experimentation can support better local decisions. He discusses digital agronomy, observational research, causal pathways, field-level data, and why practical tools must fit real farm operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Farmer-led on-farm experimentation enhanced by digital agronomy can empower farmers and create value with data at the farm level.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Louis Longchamps https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-longchamps-b0400151/ is an Assistant Professor of Digital Agronomy at Cornell University. His work focuses on farm data management, farmer-centric on-farm experimentation, precision agriculture, and tools that support better input decisions. He earned his PhD from Laval University. Listen to The Crop Science Podcast Show with Dr. Louis Longchamps on all major platforms.

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(00:00) Highlight
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(03:55) Current projects
(06:02) Farmer-led experiments
(12:45) Research design
(25:20) Local knowledge
(32:05) Digital agronomy
(34:55) Final questions

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Dr. Louis Longchamps: Farmer-Led On-Farm Experimentation | Ep. 138

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In this Corn Special Series episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Matt Ruark, Professor and Extension Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management Specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains how cover crops interact with manure nitrogen in corn systems. He discusses Wisconsin dairy rotations, cereal rye biomass, manure nitrogen credits, nutrient cycling, soil health tests, and why long-term field data matters for practical recommendations. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Cover crop nitrogen can stay in the soil system, but it is not released quickly enough for that season’s corn crop.&#34; Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdruark/" rel="nofollow">Dr. Matt Ruark</a> is Professor and Extension Specialist in Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management in the Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His nutrient and agroecosystems laboratory focuses on nitrogen, phosphorus, and carbon cycling in dairy, grain, and potato cropping systems. This includes fertilizer, manure, and cover crop management, as well as soil health management. Learn from Dr. Ruark on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+crop+science+podcast+show" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What you will learn:<ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:44) Introduction</li><li>(02:29) Wisconsin systems</li><li>(05:33) Cover crop biomass</li><li>(10:34) Nitrogen management</li><li>(17:46) Nitrogen cycling</li><li>(22:44) Soil health tests</li><li>(29:28) Final questions</li></ul> The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * <a href="https://www.loambio.com/us/" rel="nofollow">Loam Bio</a> - <a href="https://www.wisevas.io/" rel="nofollow">WiseVAs</a>- <a href="https://elevateagents.ai/" rel="nofollow">Elevate</a>- <a href="https://ownersbox.io/" rel="nofollow">The Owner&#39;s Box</a>- <a href="https://zentrixos.com/" rel="nofollow">ZentrixOS</a>- <a href="https://zentrixinsights.com/" rel="nofollow">Zentrix Insights</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://cropsciencepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-crop-science-podcast-show/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cropsciencepodcast/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCropSciencePodcastShow" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>

In this Corn Special Series episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Matt Ruark, Professor and Extension Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management Specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains how cover crops interact with manure nitrogen in corn systems. He discusses Wisconsin dairy rotations, cereal rye biomass, manure nitrogen credits, nutrient cycling, soil health tests, and why long-term field data matters for practical recommendations. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Cover crop nitrogen can stay in the soil system, but it is not released quickly enough for that season’s corn crop.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Matt Ruark https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdruark/ is Professor and Extension Specialist in Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management in the Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His nutrient and agroecosystems laboratory focuses on nitrogen, phosphorus, and carbon cycling in dairy, grain, and potato cropping systems. This includes fertilizer, manure, and cover crop management, as well as soil health management. Learn from Dr. Ruark on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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(00:00) Highlight
(00:55) Introduction
(01:40) Wisconsin systems
(04:44) Cover crop biomass
(09:45) Nitrogen management
(16:57) Nitrogen cycling
(21:55) Soil health tests
(28:39) Final questions

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Dr. Matt Ruark: Cover Crops and Soil Fertility | Ep. 137

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. David Braun from the University of Missouri explains how plants transport and allocate sugars to support growth, root development, and yield. He discusses carbohydrate partitioning in corn and sorghum, genetic discoveries, breeding opportunities, and future research directions that could improve crop productivity. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Carbohydrate partitioning serves as one of the central biological processes supporting food production, biomass accumulation, and many agricultural products derived from crops.&#34; Meet the guest: Dr. David Braun is a Professor of Plant Science and Technology and Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri and Director of the Interdisciplinary Plant Group. His research focuses on genetic and molecular control of carbon partitioning in maize and sorghum, including how sugars move from leaves to developing tissues. Learn more from Dr. David Braun on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+crop+science+podcast+show" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What you will learn:<ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:34) Introduction</li><li>(09:21) Carbohydrate partitioning</li><li>(12:05) Sugar transport genetics</li><li>(15:56) Root growth impacts</li><li>(19:47) Corn and sorghum</li><li>(22:56) Soybean opportunities</li><li>(25:24) Final questions</li></ul> The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * <a href="https://www.loambio.com/us/" rel="nofollow">Loam Bio</a> - <a href="https://zentrixos.com/" rel="nofollow">ZentrixOS</a>- <a href="https://zentrixinsights.com/" rel="nofollow">Zentrix Insights</a>- <a href="https://www.wisevas.io/" rel="nofollow">WiseVAs</a>- <a href="https://elevateagents.ai/" rel="nofollow">Elevate</a>- <a href="https://ownersbox.io/" rel="nofollow">The Owner&#39;s Box</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://cropsciencepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-crop-science-podcast-show/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cropsciencepodcast/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCropSciencePodcastShow" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cropsciencepodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. David Braun from the University of Missouri explains how plants transport and allocate sugars to support growth, root development, and yield. He discusses carbohydrate partitioning in corn and sorghum, genetic discoveries, breeding opportunities, and future research directions that could improve crop productivity. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Carbohydrate partitioning serves as one of the central biological processes supporting food production, biomass accumulation, and many agricultural products derived from crops.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. David Braun is a Professor of Plant Science and Technology and Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri and Director of the Interdisciplinary Plant Group. His research focuses on genetic and molecular control of carbon partitioning in maize and sorghum, including how sugars move from leaves to developing tissues. Learn more from Dr. David Braun on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(00:45) Introduction
(08:32) Carbohydrate partitioning
(11:16) Sugar transport genetics
(15:07) Root growth impacts
(18:58) Corn and sorghum
(22:07) Soybean opportunities
(24:35) Final questions

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* Loam Bio (https://www.loambio.com/us/)

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- Elevate (https://elevateagents.ai/)
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Dr. David Braun: Carbohydrate Partitioning in Maize and Sorghum | Ep. 136

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In this special rerun episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Gary Halvorson, Executive Vice President at CHS Inc., discusses career growth in agronomy, farmer-first leadership, and the skills young professionals need to succeed. He also explains how AI, precision technology, global markets, and ag-economy cycles are reshaping careers in crop science. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Agronomy leadership starts with solving farmers&#39; needs before applying crop science.&#34; Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-halvorson-14ba7952/" rel="nofollow">Gary Halvorson</a> earned his BBA from Concordia University-St. Paul and completed executive leadership programs at Harvard and the University of Minnesota. With over 30 years in the crop industry, he currently serves as EVP at CHS Inc., where he leads enterprise customer development. His expertise spans agronomy, crop inputs, and sales strategy. Listen to Gary Halvorson on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+crop+science+podcast+show" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What you will learn:<ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:54) Introduction</li><li>(04:01) Career growth paths</li><li>(07:44) Skills new grads need</li><li>(09:44) Tech in agronomy</li><li>(11:28) AI&#39;s role today</li><li>(21:51) Global market shifts</li><li>(23:54) Final questions</li></ul> The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * <a href="https://www.loambio.com/us/" rel="nofollow">Loam Bio</a> - <a href="https://elevateagents.ai/" rel="nofollow">Elevate</a>- <a href="https://ownersbox.io/" rel="nofollow">The Owner&#39;s Box</a>- <a href="https://www.wisevas.io/" rel="nofollow">WiseVAs</a>- <a href="https://zentrixos.com/" rel="nofollow">ZentrixOS</a>- <a href="https://zentrixinsights.com/" rel="nofollow">Zentrix Insights</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/croppodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cropsciencepodcast/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-crop-science-podcast-show/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>

In this special rerun episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Gary Halvorson, Executive Vice President at CHS Inc., discusses career growth in agronomy, farmer-first leadership, and the skills young professionals need to succeed. He also explains how AI, precision technology, global markets, and ag-economy cycles are reshaping careers in crop science. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Agronomy leadership starts with solving farmers&#39; needs before applying crop science.&#34;

Meet the guest: Gary Halvorson https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-halvorson-14ba7952/ earned his BBA from Concordia University-St. Paul and completed executive leadership programs at Harvard and the University of Minnesota. With over 30 years in the crop industry, he currently serves as EVP at CHS Inc., where he leads enterprise customer development. His expertise spans agronomy, crop inputs, and sales strategy. Listen to Gary Halvorson on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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(00:00) Highlight
(00:55) Introduction
(03:02) Career growth paths
(06:45) Skills new grads need
(08:45) Tech in agronomy
(10:29) AI&#39;s role today
(20:52) Global market shifts
(22:55) Final questions

The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Loam Bio (https://www.loambio.com/us/)

- Elevate (https://elevateagents.ai/)
- The Owner&#39;s Box (https://ownersbox.io/)
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- ZentrixOS (https://zentrixos.com/)
- Zentrix Insights (https://zentrixinsights.com/)

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Gary Halvorson: Ag Economy & Career Opportunities | Ep. 135

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Terry Hansen, VP of Sales, North America at Loam Bio, explains how measured soil carbon programs can help farmers generate and own carbon credits while strengthening long-term soil performance. He discusses soil carbon across production systems, outcome-based carbon programs, carbon credit ownership, project timelines, and how soil carbon can support input efficiency, soil resilience, and farm profitability. Learn how carbon markets fit in crop operations. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Carbon credits can become another farm asset when measured soil carbon programs bring buyers, pricing transparency, and market opportunities together.&#34; Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-hansen-jr-26a96331" rel="nofollow">Terry Hansen</a> is VP of Sales, North America at Loam Bio and holds a degree in agronomy from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His career spans agronomy retail, seed, crop protection, fertilizer, biologicals, and carbon programs. Terry focuses on helping growers integrate carbon solutions into crop production systems. Learn from Terry Hansen on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+crop+science+podcast+show" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a><a href="https://www.wisenetix.co/blog/the-science-behind-stable-soil-carbon" rel="nofollow">Dr. Robbie Oppenheimer: The Science Behind Stable Soil Carbon | Ep. 127</a> What you will learn:<ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:02) Introduction</li><li>(03:20) Carbon programs</li><li>(09:52) Carbon credit ownership</li><li>(16:51) Measurement versus modeling</li><li>(18:47) Soil carbon building</li><li>(26:58) Farmer adoption strategies</li><li>(37:58) Final questions</li></ul> The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - <a href="https://www.loambio.com/us/" rel="nofollow">Loam Bio</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/croppodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cropsciencepodcast/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-crop-science-podcast-show/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Terry Hansen, VP of Sales, North America at Loam Bio, explains how measured soil carbon programs can help farmers generate and own carbon credits while strengthening long-term soil performance. He discusses soil carbon across production systems, outcome-based carbon programs, carbon credit ownership, project timelines, and how soil carbon can support input efficiency, soil resilience, and farm profitability. Learn how carbon markets fit in crop operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Carbon credits can become another farm asset when measured soil carbon programs bring buyers, pricing transparency, and market opportunities together.&#34;

Meet the guest: Terry Hansen https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-hansen-jr-26a96331 is VP of Sales, North America at Loam Bio and holds a degree in agronomy from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His career spans agronomy retail, seed, crop protection, fertilizer, biologicals, and carbon programs. Terry focuses on helping growers integrate carbon solutions into crop production systems. Learn from Terry Hansen on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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Dr. Robbie Oppenheimer: The Science Behind Stable Soil Carbon | Ep. 127
https://www.wisenetix.co/blog/the-science-behind-stable-soil-carbon

What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:02) Introduction
(03:20) Carbon programs
(09:52) Carbon credit ownership
(16:51) Measurement versus modeling
(18:47) Soil carbon building
(26:58) Farmer adoption strategies
(37:58) Final questions

The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

- Loam Bio (https://www.loambio.com/us/)

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Terry Hansen: How Soil Carbon Projects Really Work | Ep. 134

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Tim Nuss, CFO of Nuss Farms and co-founder of The Modern Acre and AgList, shares how a California specialty crop operation manages diversification, biological product adoption, smart spraying, irrigation infrastructure, and energy flexibility. He discusses grower trust, demand response programs, and how new ag tools move from idea to field use. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Diversification across multiple specialty crops helps reduce operational risk while creating flexibility to navigate changing markets, pricing pressure, and production challenges.&#34; Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/timnuss/" rel="nofollow">Tim Nuss</a> is Chief Financial Officer at Nuss Farms, a fifth-generation specialty crop farm in California. He is also co-founder of The Modern Acre and AgList, where his work connects farming, ag technology, biological product discovery, and grower-focused business models. Learn more from Tim Nuss on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+crop+science+podcast+show" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What you will learn:<ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:06) Introduction</li><li>(01:53) Farm diversification</li><li>(07:46) Biological product adoption</li><li>(08:21) Biostimulants</li><li>(12:30) Building grower trust</li><li>(15:57) Precision irrigation systems</li><li>(27:32) Final questions</li></ul> The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - <a href="https://www.loambio.com/us/" rel="nofollow">Loam Bio</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/croppodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cropsciencepodcast/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-crop-science-podcast-show/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Tim Nuss, CFO of Nuss Farms and co-founder of The Modern Acre and AgList, shares how a California specialty crop operation manages diversification, biological product adoption, smart spraying, irrigation infrastructure, and energy flexibility. He discusses grower trust, demand response programs, and how new ag tools move from idea to field use. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Diversification across multiple specialty crops helps reduce operational risk while creating flexibility to navigate changing markets, pricing pressure, and production challenges.&#34;

Meet the guest: Tim Nuss https://www.linkedin.com/in/timnuss/ is Chief Financial Officer at Nuss Farms, a fifth-generation specialty crop farm in California. He is also co-founder of The Modern Acre and AgList, where his work connects farming, ag technology, biological product discovery, and grower-focused business models. Learn more from Tim Nuss on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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(00:00) Highlight
(01:01) Introduction
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(07:41) Biological product adoption
(08:16) Biostimulants
(12:25) Building grower trust
(15:52) Precision irrigation systems
(27:27) Final questions

The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

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Tim Nuss: Inside California Specialty Crop Farming | Ep. 133

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Shawn Feikema, co-owner and operator at Feikema Farms and Circle F Farms in Luverne, Minnesota, shares how a diversified family farm connects cattle feeding, manure management, crop rotation, and cover crops. He discusses farm transition, precision manure application, small grains, soil erosion control, and goal-driven cover crop decisions. Learn how integrated systems support long-term farm resilience. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Progress often comes from repeated failures, rapid learning, and the willingness to test new ideas despite uncertainty and changing agricultural conditions.&#34; Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/feikemafarms/" rel="nofollow">Shawn Feikema</a> is co-owner and operator of Feikema Farms Inc. and Circle F Farms in Luverne, Minnesota. As part of a third-generation farming operation, he manages diversified crop production, livestock integration, precision agriculture, manure utilization, cover crops, and conservation-focused systems. Shawn is passionate about improving productivity and soil health through practical innovation and long-term farm sustainability. Learn from Shawn Feikema on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+crop+science+podcast+show" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What you will learn:<ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:24) Introduction</li><li>(03:24) Farm transition</li><li>(08:02) Feedlot integration</li><li>(09:19) Manure fertility</li><li>(14:53) Crop rotation</li><li>(21:52) Cover crop goals</li><li>(25:10) Final questions</li></ul> The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - <a href="https://www.loambio.com/us/" rel="nofollow">Loam Bio</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/croppodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cropsciencepodcast/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-crop-science-podcast-show/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Shawn Feikema, co-owner and operator at Feikema Farms and Circle F Farms in Luverne, Minnesota, shares how a diversified family farm connects cattle feeding, manure management, crop rotation, and cover crops. He discusses farm transition, precision manure application, small grains, soil erosion control, and goal-driven cover crop decisions. Learn how integrated systems support long-term farm resilience. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Progress often comes from repeated failures, rapid learning, and the willingness to test new ideas despite uncertainty and changing agricultural conditions.&#34;

Meet the guest: Shawn Feikema https://www.instagram.com/feikemafarms/ is co-owner and operator of Feikema Farms Inc. and Circle F Farms in Luverne, Minnesota. As part of a third-generation farming operation, he manages diversified crop production, livestock integration, precision agriculture, manure utilization, cover crops, and conservation-focused systems. Shawn is passionate about improving productivity and soil health through practical innovation and long-term farm sustainability. Learn from Shawn Feikema on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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(00:00) Highlight
(01:19) Introduction
(03:19) Farm transition
(07:57) Feedlot integration
(09:14) Manure fertility
(14:48) Crop rotation
(21:47) Cover crop goals
(25:05) Final questions

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Shawn Feikema: Manure, Cover Crops, and Farm Resilience | Ep. 132

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In this Corn Special Series episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Kevin Bradley, Professor and State Extension Weed Scientist at the University of Missouri, discusses practical strategies for managing herbicide-resistant weeds in corn and soybean systems. He shares insights on waterhemp, cover crop biomass, harvest weed seed control, electrocution technology, precision spraying, and why residual herbicides still matter. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Herbicide resistance continues forcing major changes in weed management programs across corn and soybean systems, especially with waterhemp and Palmer amaranth spreading rapidly.&#34; Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-bradley-64129018/" rel="nofollow">Dr. Kevin Bradley</a> is a Professor and State Extension Weed Scientist in the Division of Plant Science and Technology at the University of Missouri. His extension and research work focuses on applied weed management in corn, soybean, and forage systems, with extensive work on herbicide-resistant waterhemp. He earned his PhD from Virginia Tech and has served at the University of Missouri since 2003. Listen to The Crop Science Podcast Show with Dr. Kevin Bradley on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+crop+science+podcast+show" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What you will learn:<ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(00:59) Introduction</li><li>(05:00) Herbicide resistance trends</li><li>(06:02) Cover crops</li><li>(07:37) Harvest seed control</li><li>(15:33) Weed electrocution</li><li>(21:30) Precision spraying</li><li>(25:25) Final questions</li></ul> The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - <a href="https://www.loambio.com/us/" rel="nofollow">Loam Bio</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/croppodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cropsciencepodcast/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-crop-science-podcast-show/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>

In this Corn Special Series episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Kevin Bradley, Professor and State Extension Weed Scientist at the University of Missouri, discusses practical strategies for managing herbicide-resistant weeds in corn and soybean systems. He shares insights on waterhemp, cover crop biomass, harvest weed seed control, electrocution technology, precision spraying, and why residual herbicides still matter. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Herbicide resistance continues forcing major changes in weed management programs across corn and soybean systems, especially with waterhemp and Palmer amaranth spreading rapidly.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Kevin Bradley https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-bradley-64129018/ is a Professor and State Extension Weed Scientist in the Division of Plant Science and Technology at the University of Missouri. His extension and research work focuses on applied weed management in corn, soybean, and forage systems, with extensive work on herbicide-resistant waterhemp. He earned his PhD from Virginia Tech and has served at the University of Missouri since 2003. Listen to The Crop Science Podcast Show with Dr. Kevin Bradley on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(00:53) Introduction
(04:54) Herbicide resistance trends
(05:56) Cover crops
(07:31) Harvest seed control
(15:27) Weed electrocution
(21:24) Precision spraying
(25:19) Final questions

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Dr. Kevin Bradley: Herbicide-Resistant Weeds in Corn | Ep. 131

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Jake Drozd, owner and partner at Drozd Family Grain in southwest Michigan, discusses managing crops under challenging conditions while pushing yields higher each season.  He shares insights on corn production, irrigation strategies, soil health, micronutrient management, sorghum production, and the importance of networking with other growers. Jake also shares how family teamwork supports the operation’s success. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;We are 42 years corn on corn, and our average yields are getting better. I would attribute it to more microbial work, being more efficient with fertilizer, and making the soil a little healthier while tilling.&#34; Meet the guest: Jake Drozd is an owner and partner at <a href="https://www.drozdfamilygrain.com/" rel="nofollow">Drozd Family Grain</a> in southwest Michigan, farming with his dad and brother across corn, soybeans, and sorghum. Their operation focuses on crop production and fertility and has earned multiple Michigan NCGA yield contest wins, reflecting a commitment to improving productivity and sharing knowledge across agriculture. Listen to Jake Drozd on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+crop+science+podcast+show" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What you will learn:<ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(00:43) Introduction</li><li>(01:33) Farm overview</li><li>(02:58) Crop rotations</li><li>(03:51) Soil health</li><li>(08:33) Irrigation systems</li><li>(13:23) Sorghum management</li><li>(23:58) Final questions</li></ul> The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - <a href="https://www.loambio.com/us/" rel="nofollow">Loam Bio</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/croppodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cropsciencepodcast/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-crop-science-podcast-show/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Jake Drozd, owner and partner at Drozd Family Grain in southwest Michigan, discusses managing crops under challenging conditions while pushing yields higher each season.  He shares insights on corn production, irrigation strategies, soil health, micronutrient management, sorghum production, and the importance of networking with other growers. Jake also shares how family teamwork supports the operation’s success. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;We are 42 years corn on corn, and our average yields are getting better. I would attribute it to more microbial work, being more efficient with fertilizer, and making the soil a little healthier while tilling.&#34;

Meet the guest: Jake Drozd is an owner and partner at Drozd Family Grain https://www.drozdfamilygrain.com/ in southwest Michigan, farming with his dad and brother across corn, soybeans, and sorghum. Their operation focuses on crop production and fertility and has earned multiple Michigan NCGA yield contest wins, reflecting a commitment to improving productivity and sharing knowledge across agriculture. Listen to Jake Drozd on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+crop+science+podcast+show

What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(00:38) Introduction
(01:28) Farm overview
(02:53) Crop rotations
(03:46) Soil health
(08:28) Irrigation systems
(13:18) Sorghum management
(23:53) Final questions

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Jake Drozd: High-Yield Corn in Michigan | Ep. 130

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Brandon Gerrish from Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension discusses small-grain variety testing across four agro-climatic regions of Texas. He covers dual-purpose wheat production, rust disease identification and management, fungicide decision-making, and certified seed adoption. Dr. Gerrish also explains how to use the Texas A&amp;M variety database for better field decisions. Listen now on all major platforms! “It&#39;s just amazing to see varieties side by side, one with 90% of the leaf area covered in rust, and another with maybe two or three specks on it.” Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-gerrish-828075126/" rel="nofollow">Dr. Brandon Gerrish</a> is an Assistant Professor and AgriLife Extension State Small Grains Specialist in the Soil and Crop Sciences Department at Texas A&amp;M University. Research focuses on statewide variety trials for wheat, barley, oat, and triticale, dual-purpose production systems, and foliar disease management, including leaf and stripe rust screening across Texas. Tune in to The Crop Science Podcast Show with Dr. Brandon Gerrish on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+crop+science+podcast+show" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What you will learn:<ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(00:34) Introduction</li><li>(03:27) Regional grain diversity</li><li>(08:51) Variety trial types</li><li>(11:05) Dual-purpose evaluation</li><li>(13:38) Variety trial network</li><li>(22:00) Rust management</li><li>(25:59) Final questions</li></ul> The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - <a href="https://www.loambio.com/us/" rel="nofollow">Loam Bio</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://www.wisenetix.com/croppodcast" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cropsciencepodcast/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-crop-science-podcast-show/" rel="nofollow">The Crop Science Podcast Show</a>

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Brandon Gerrish from Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension discusses small-grain variety testing across four agro-climatic regions of Texas. He covers dual-purpose wheat production, rust disease identification and management, fungicide decision-making, and certified seed adoption. Dr. Gerrish also explains how to use the Texas A&amp;M variety database for better field decisions. Listen now on all major platforms!

“It&#39;s just amazing to see varieties side by side, one with 90% of the leaf area covered in rust, and another with maybe two or three specks on it.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Brandon Gerrish https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-gerrish-828075126/ is an Assistant Professor and AgriLife Extension State Small Grains Specialist in the Soil and Crop Sciences Department at Texas A&amp;M University. Research focuses on statewide variety trials for wheat, barley, oat, and triticale, dual-purpose production systems, and foliar disease management, including leaf and stripe rust screening across Texas. Tune in to The Crop Science Podcast Show with Dr. Brandon Gerrish on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(00:29) Introduction
(03:22) Regional grain diversity
(08:46) Variety trial types
(11:00) Dual-purpose evaluation
(13:33) Variety trial network
(21:55) Rust management
(25:54) Final questions

The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

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Dr. Brandon Gerrish: Wheat Variety Testing and Rust Management | Ep. 129

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