Best Joseph Wheat Podcasts (2025)

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Precision Turfgrass Management with Dr. Briana Wyatt and Dallas Williams 34:22

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“Using electromagnetic induction to inform precision turfgrass management strategies in sand-capped golf course fairways” with Dr. Briana Wyatt and Dallas Williams Golf courses are well known for their beautiful greens, but overusing fertilizer and water to keep them looking pristine can lead to inefficient, expensive, and environmentally damaging …

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The Soil Health Cycle with Dr. Bijesh Maharjan 38:33

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“Soil Health Cycle” with Dr. Bijesh Maharjan Researchers, advisers, and farmers alike know that soil health is important, but taking steps forward in the knowledge of which practices to use and their impacts can be difficult. Enter the soil health cycle, an iterative approach to help track how practices and their implementation take soil health for…

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Speed Breeding to Combat Wheat Disease with Drs. Nidhi Rawat and Vijay Tiwari 37:50

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“Evaluation of speed breeding conditions for accelerating Fusarium head blight and deoxynivalenol screening in wheat” with Nidhi Rawat and Vivek Tiwari. Fusarium head blight (FHB), also known as head scab, is one of the most significant diseases affecting wheat, causing substantial economic losses for farmers in the U.S. and worldwide. While FHB re…

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Economics of Autonomous Strip-Cropping with Professor James Lowenberg-DeBoer 34:46

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“Economics of strip cropping with autonomous machines” with James Lowenberg-DeBoer. With the growing global population, the demand for food continues to rise. However, increasing food production often depends on intensive farming practices and agricultural inputs that can negatively impact environmental health. To counter this, promoting crop diver…

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Benefits of Microarthropods with Dr. Ashley Jernigan 33:06

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“Microarthropods improve oat nutritional quality and mediate fertilizer effects on soil biological activity” with Dr. Ashley Jernigan Microarthropods are little critters that can have a big impact on crop production, particularly when it comes to nutrient cycling and nutrient acquisition. However, there’s still much to learn about how the work thes…

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Grazing Cover Crops in the Great Plains with Drs. John Holman and Augustine Obour 50:08

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“Grazing cover crops: How does it influence soils and crops?” with Drs. John Holman and Augustine Obour. Cover crops have a lot of uses depending on where you live and what you grow, but in some regions like the Great Plains, it can take a little extra help to make sure they’re as helpful as they can be. In this episode, John and Augustine join me …

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Pipeline remediation timelines with Theresa Brehm 37:40

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“Soil degradation and crop yield declines persist 5 years after pipeline installations” with Theresa Brehm. Underground pipeline installations are crucial for energy supply, helping to meet rising demand. However, these installations can significantly impact agricultural lands due to soil excavation, heavy machinery use, and resulting soil disturba…

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Managing Sorghum Aphid with Drs. Somashekhar Punnuri, Karen Harris-Shultz, Joseph Knoll, and Xinzhi Ni 47:40

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“Invasive sorghum aphid: A decade of research on deciphering plant resistance mechanisms and novel approaches in breeding for sorghum resistance to aphids” with Drs. Somashekhar Punnuri, Karen Harris-Shultz, Joseph Knoll, and Xinzhi Ni. Sorghum is an important crop in the United States, grown for grain, forage and bioenergy purposes. However, its p…

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Upscaling Soil Moisture Data with Dr. Tyson Ochsner 44:41

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“Upscaling soil moisture from point scale to field scale: towards a general model” with Dr. Tyson Ochsner Field scale soil moisture measurements can be difficult to attain. Point scale data can be too small to give field scale advice, and data gathered from satellites often lack important specificity. In this episode, Tyson joins me to discuss a ne…

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Phenotyping Crop Variety Mixtures with Flavian Tschurr and Corina Oppliger 33:53

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“Mixing things up! Identifying early diversity benefits and facilitating the development of improved variety mixtures with high throughput field phenotyping” with Flavian Tschurr and Corina Oppliger. With increasing yield instability in monocropping systems due to diseases, pests or climatic factors, crop diversification is a potential strategy to …

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Biochar-Dairy Manure Mixes with Dr. Touyee Thao 37:40

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“The effects of different biochar-dairy manure co-composts on soil moisture and nutrients retention, greenhouse gas emissions, and tomato productivity; observations from a soil column experiment” with Dr. Touyee Thao. Increasing food production needs can sometimes put a strain on the environment. Waste from crop and animal production can exacerbate…

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Flyway Flooding Impacts with Dr. Amitava Chatterjee 39:45

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“Shallow water habitat management influences soil CO2 efflux from agricultural fields in the Lower Mississippi River Basin (LMRB), USA” with Amitava Chatterjee. The Lower Mississippi River Basin (LMRB) serves as a critical stopover habitat for migratory birds traveling between Canada and Central and South America, presenting both challenges and opp…

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Leaf Mold Compost for Urban Agriculture with Kyle Richardville 35:56

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“Leaf mold compost for better soil and crop health” with Kyle Richardville Growing vegetables in urban gardens is becoming a popular and ever more important option for supporting families with nutritious and healthy produce. However, the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides can cause negative impacts on soil, crop, and human health. To reduce…

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2024 Blooper Reel 7:24

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It’s our birthday! That means it’s time for our annual birthday blooper reel! Enjoy our favorite flubs from the previous year and thank you again for listening! Remember that if you like our show, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends are the best ways you can show your support. Contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @FieldL…

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Combatting Drought with WAPs with Dr. Sanandam Bordoloi 36:32

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“Efficacy of novel water-absorbing polymer amended soil for improving drought resilience of Solanum lycopersicum” with Dr. Sanandam Bordoloi. Drought can be a major problem for tomatoes, particularly in changing climates. Water-absorbant polymers can help water stay in the soil to help tomatoes thrive, but costs can make it hard for farmers to use …

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Phytoremediation for Urban Agriculture with Marie-Anne Viau and Dr. Adrian Paul 51:32

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“Can we simultaneously decontaminate and cultivate? An urban cherry tomato story” with Marie-Anne Viau and Dr. Adrian Paul Contamination of various kinds can make it difficult to ensure healthy and safe food crops in urban agriculture. Phytoremediation is a strategy where we may be able to use plants’ incredible natural abilities to help with this …

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Improving Maize Pollination Efficiency with Dr. Dylan Schoemaker 38:35

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“A practical method to improve the efficiency of pollination in maize breeding and genetics research” with Dr. Dylan Schoemaker Mismatched pollination times can make desirable genetic matches beyond the reach of practical plant breeders. Storing pollen is one solution, but limitations in cost and feasibility can make viable pollen storage tricky. T…

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Bioenergy Cropping on Marginal Lands with Dr. Dileepa Jayawardena 37:01

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“Comparative productivity of six bioenergy cropping systems on marginal lands in the Great Lakes Region, USA” with Dileepa Jayawardena. Bioenergy crops present a promising source for biofuel production, offering a potential solution to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. However, they face criticism for potentially encroaching on arable land essential…

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Soil-Landscape Rehabilitation with Dr. Sharon Schneider 35:45

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“Key soil properties and their relationships with crop yields as affected by soil-landscape rehabilitation” with Dr. Sharon Schneider. Soil erosion is one of the major issues in agriculture that causes loss of the topsoil layer, reducing soil health and crop productivity. There are several ways to check soil erosion and its impacts on crop and soil…

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Recalibrating the Pennsylvania PSNT with Dr. Charlie White 49:54

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“Recalibrating the Pennsylvania pre-sidedress soil nitrate test recommendations for modern corn production” with Charles White. Nitrogen management is one of the most important agronomic practices in modern crop production systems. The Pre-Sidedress Soil Nitrate Test, also known as the PSNT, gives farmers an estimation of plant available nitrogen i…

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Precision Agriculture for Improving Wheat Yield and Quality with Olga Walsh 40:39

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“Precision nitrogen management for improving yield and protein content in wheat” with Dr. Olga Walsh. Nitrogen is one of the most important nutrients for crops, which is required in large amounts for crop production and demands precise nutrient management methods due to its highly mobile property in plants and soils and high chances of leaching. Pr…

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Mitigating Coastal Eutrophication with Drs. Wafa Malik and Patrick Durand 41:39

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“Nitrogen mitigation scenarios to reduce coastal eutrophication” with Wafa and Patrick. Eutrophication is a state of overgrowth of aquatic plants, such as algae and seaweeds, in water bodies due to the excessive pouring of nutrients from different sources like agriculture, industry, and human settlements, causing disturbances to the ecosystems. Coa…

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Latent Variable Phenotypes in Lentil with Sandesh Neupane and Derek Wright 40:10

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“Focusing the GWAS Lens on days to flower using latent variable phenotypes derived from global multienvironment trials” with Sandesh Neupane and Derek Wright. Lentil, a pivotal pulse crop, is recognized as an important part of food and nutrition security in the world. It has rich sources of important nutrients, is easy to cook, and thrives well on …

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Phosphorus Conservation Practice Trade-offs with Drs. Peter Kleinman and Deanna Osmond 51:50

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“Addressing conservation practice limitations and trade-offs for reducing phosphorus loss from agricultural fields” with Dr. Pete Kleinman, Research Leader, USDA, and Dr. Deanna Osmond, Professor, North Carolina State University. Conservation practices are important techniques that help us move towards a more sustainable planet. But when these tool…

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Halloween Special: Fall Armyworm with Drs. Sandra Woolfolk and Leigh Hawkins 35:46

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“Genes and genetic mechanisms contributing to fall armyworm resistance in maize” with Sandra Woolfolk and Leigh Hawkins, research entomologist and molecular biologist (respectively) at USDA-ARS. Fall armyworm is a major pest around the world, causing millions of dollars in damages yearly. However, farmers are not alone in the fight against these in…

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Food Waste Microplastics with Kate Porterfield and Dr. Eric Roy 55:44

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“Microplastics in Composts, Digestates and Food Wastes: A Review” with Kate Porterfield, PhD Candidate at University Vermont and Dr. Eric Roy, Associate Professor at University of Vermont. Diverting organic materials and food waste from landfills and recycling them for beneficial use in agriculture is a great way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.…

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Environmental Effects on Garlic Quality with Dr. Pablo Cavagnaro 56:02

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“Genotypic and environmental effects on the compounds associated with garlic flavor, health-enhancing properties, and postharvest conservation” with Dr. Pablo Cavagnaro. Garlic is a widely consumed species used for culinary as well as therapeutic and medicinal purposes. Different compounds within garlic can affect its effectiveness for these purpos…

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Microbial Function in Restored Wetlands with Amelia Fitch 42:30

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“Partial recovery of microbial function in restored coastal marshes of Oregon, USA” with Amelia Fitch, PhD Candidate at Dartmouth College Draining or restoring a wetland has a significant impact on the land’s ability to store carbon. A lot of that has to do with the microbial communities that live within these wetlands, but when a wetland is restor…

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Pesticide Potential in Tailwater Recovery Systems with Dr. Matt Moore 58:50

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“Pesticide trends in a tailwater recovery system in the Mississippi Delta” with Dr. Matt Moore, Supervisory Ecologist and Research Leader of the USDA-ARS Water Quality and Ecology Research Unit at the National Sedimentation Laboratory in Oxford, Mississippi Farmers in Mississippi have a two-fold problem. Agriculture requires a lot of water, leading…

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100th Episode Funstravaganza 25:20

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It’s our birthday, our five-year anniversary, and our 100th episode, which means it’s time to paaaaarty! Join us for a brief interview with host Abby as she looks back on five years of podcasting, followed by our usual birthday blooper reel. Contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @FieldLabEarth if you have comments, questions, or …

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Cover Crop Questions with Drs. Joby Czarnecki and Beth Baker 46:26

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“Transitioning from conventional to cover crop systems with minimum tillage does not alter nutrient loading” with Drs. Joby Czarnecki and Beth Baker of Mississippi State University Cover crops are often lauded as agricultural heroes boasting of a variety of ecosystems services and benefits to farmers and the world. But are these crops always the be…

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Recovering Amaranth Seeds from Manure with Drs. Anthony Brusa and Melissa Wilson 47:16

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“Comparison of methods to recover amaranth weed seeds from manure” with Drs. Anthony Brusa and Melissa Wilson, Minnesota State University Palmer Amaranth is a pesky pest that can devastate crops, and when this sneaky pest’s seeds creep into animal feed, they can find their way into unsuspecting farmers’ fields. This episode, Drs. Anthony Brusa and …

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Global Reliance on Corn Belt Dent with Dr. Stephen Smith 53:34

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“Global Dependence Upon Corn Belt Dent Maize Germplasm: Challenges and Opportunities” with Dr. Stephen Smith, Affiliate Professor at Iowa State University Plant breeders are constantly trying to find the best crosses to increase the traits farmers and consumers want. However, continually crossing the same varieties can decrease the genetic gene poo…

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Controlled Freezing Experiments in Perennial Flax with Dr. Neil Anderson 51:55

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“Controlled Freezing Studies as a Corollary Selection Method for Winterhardiness in Perennial Flax (Linum spp.)” with Neil Anderson, Professor & Interim Department Head at the Department of Horticultural Science, University of Minnesota Flax is an important crop worldwide for its many uses, but as with all plants, its global use is limited by the c…

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Decode 6 with DJ May 19:31

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This time, we take a break from our regularly scheduled programming for a brief interview and sample episode from our sister podcast, Decode 6. Contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @FieldLabEarth if you have comments, questions, or suggestions for show topics, and if you want more content like this don’t forget to subscribe. If …

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Humor in the Classroom with Dr. Andrés Varhola 52:15

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Episode Title: Humor in the Classroom with Dr. Andrés Varhola Show notes: ““His lectures were like watching a show on Netflix”: A success story of laugh tracks in prerecorded undergraduate lessons” with Dr. Andrés Varhola. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, teachers had to rapidly adapt to new, fully online teaching environments. For Andrés, who had a…

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The Roots of Drought Resistance with Dr. Maryse Bourgault and Jessica Williams 43:48

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“Relationships between roots, the stay-green phenotype, and agronomic performance in barley and wheat grown in semi-arid conditions” with Dr. Maryse Bourgault and Jessica Williams. Roots are an important factor in drought-resistance as they are the primary way by which plants uptake the water they need to survive. However, measuring roots can be a …

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3D Fruit Form Reconstruction with Dr. Mitchell Feldmann 53:28

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“Cost-effective, high-throughput phenotyping system for 3D reconstruction of fruit form” with Dr. Mitchell Feldmann Various research and breeding programs study phenotypical traits—or traits that can be discerned via the five senses—to evaluate the quality of their target crops. However, getting data on these traits, often via human-made measuremen…

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Optimizing Industrial Hemp Production with Dr. Josh Freeman 45:44

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“How do pinching and plant density affect industrial hemp produced for cannabinoids in open field conditions?” with Dr. Josh Freeman. Industrial hemp has only recently been re-introduced in American production systems. Therefore, there’s a lot to learn about how to best produce this versatile crop in American climates. This episode of the Field, La…

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Modeling Water Use in Biofuel Crops with Dr. Alexandria Kuhl 47:45

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“Root Water Uptake of Biofuel Crops Revealed by Coupled Electrical Resistivity and Soil Water Content Measurements” with Dr. Alexandria Kuhl Biofuel crops can be used to create fuel from renewable plant materials. Corn is the most common example, but as research progresses, scientists are looking to expand their biofuel crop pool to include woody p…

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Life Cycle Analyses and Greenhouse Gases with Dr. Hoyoung Kwon 36:36

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“Greenhouse gas mitigation strategies and opportunities for agriculture” with Dr. Hoyoung Kwon Agriculture and food systems can be strong contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and, in turn, climate change. However, in the midst of this reality, there are also abundant opportunities to improve our systems, reduce emissions, and move towards…

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Popping Sorghum Performance with Kent Mitchell 35:05

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“Assessment of Kernel Characteristics to Predict Popping Performance in Grain Sorghum” with Kent Mitchell Popping sorghum is a niche alternative to popcorn, with no large hulls, a neutral flavor, and smaller kernels. While the tasty snack is growing in popularity, much remains to be learned about the practices that can produce the best popping prod…

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Halloween Special: Aphids and Hornworms and White Flies, oh my! with Dr. Vikram Baliga 59:34

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It’s Halloween, which means its spooky time. Throughout history, humans have battled some pretty scary pests, from aphids to spider mites, white flies and more. This episode, Vikram Baliga of the Planthropology podcast walks us through some of the scary adaptations these pests have that have made them so effective and progress we’ve made in fightin…

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Improving Edamame with Dr. Bo Zhang 36:10

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“‘VT Sweet’: A vegetable soybean cultivar for commercial edamame production in the Mid-Atlantic U.S.” with Dr. Bo Zhang Edamame, or edible soybean, is a popular snack. However, due to a lack of US specific soybean varieties, domestic production hasn’t been able to keep up with consumer demand. In this episode, Bo discusses her work breeding varieti…

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Modeling for Climate Change with 2022 World Food Prize Laureate Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig 39:27

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The World Food Prize was established by Dr. Norman Borlaug and is the equivalent of the Nobel Prize in agriculture. This year’s winner is Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig, whose extensive work in crop modeling, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and activism is helping to prepare the world to combat the effects of climate change. In this episode, Cynthia disc…

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Biosolids Research in Colorado with Dr. Jim Ippolito 51:03

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“The Clean Water Act and Biosolids: A 45-Year Chronological Review of Biosolids Land Application Research in Colorado” with Dr. Jim Ippolito Biosolids are the human waste products that are managed and produced by wastewater treatment plants. While many simply flush and forget their waste, biosolids can have a variety of advantageous environmental i…

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A Proactive Approach to Lithium Pollution with Dr. Alex Chow 37:09

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“Proactive Approach to Minimize Lithium Pollution” with Dr. Alex Chow Lithium is a chemical element that has recently gained much attention for its use in rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and electronics. However, with recycling and re-use programs still in their infancy, there is a growing concern about potential lithium pollution. Thi…

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Managing Poultry Manuresheds with Dr. Ray Bryant 42:36

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“Poultry manureshed management: Opportunities and challenges for a vertically integrated industry” with Dr. Ray Bryant Poultry farms are often heavily concentrated in certain areas of the country. This can lead to excessive amounts of nutrient-rich poultry manure in manuresheds with no easy way to return it to the fields that need it. This episode,…

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Battling Rice Weeds with Seeding Depth with Dr. Alex Ceseski 43:16

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“Seeding depth effects on elongation, emergence, and early development of California rice cultivars” with Dr. Alex Ceseski. In California, several compounding factors make it difficult for farmers to protect their crops from weeds and algae using traditional weed control methods. Dr. Alex Ceseski and his team and working to fix that. By exploring t…

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2022 Blooper Reel 9:39

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It’s our blooper reel! Our podcast is turning four this year. As a birthday treat, enjoy bloopers from our last orbit around the sun. Want to get us a birthday treat in return? Rate and review us on your favorite podcast app or platform. Contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @FieldLabEarth if you have comments, questions, or sugg…