Drop-Tine Podcast -The official deer management, food plot & habitat podcast

Is the PA Game Commission telling the truth about PA hunters' approval of a Saturday opener to deer season...a policy move that changed 'decades old' hunting tradition in PA? What goes on behind the scenes of a state agency when politics trump biology?  How does this affect you, the license-buying hunters? Is it really acceptable to send PA sportsmen's/women's money to California when it was earmarked for CWD management in PA? Politicians are hated and Jason's guest today certainly takes his fair share of shots from a certain segment of the PA outdoor community.  Jason talks with PA State Rep. David Maloney about all of this and much more...Oh, and did Dave REALLY just say that the PGC is lying about the survey findings regarding the heated change to the traditional Monday-after-Thanksgiving opener? Yep, he sure did!

Jason provides a detailed snapshot of what we've been talking about on the Innovators! platform since the September start.  Thinking about giving up on regenerative food plotting? Think again as you listen to one grower who has scaled what we typically do on less than 50 acres to over 7,000 acres of regenerative and organic corn and soybeans. Listen to one of Jason's favorite whitetail bow hunters explain his efficient but aggressive mature buck killing system. Jason covers the latest in trail cameras and talks about a type of trail camera that seems to "dry up" scrapes in big buck states across the midwest but not before the great Dr. Rick Haney talks in depth about the soil health test that bears his name.

https://glow.fm/drop-tine/ JOIN INNOVATORS NOW! glow.fm/drop-tine Join along as we introduce the Drop-Tine Innovators! Podcast, a NEW premium content, member-only podcast designed to be ad-free, on-demand & ONLY available to Drop-Tine Innovators!  Become a member by going to glow.fm/drop-tine and signing up in a couple simple steps!  Within 30 seconds you can hear our BONUS Innovators content as Jason sits down with MSU Deer Lab's Dr. Bronson Strickland and Luke Resop to cover the first update on the Regen Vs. Conventional Food Plotting Research. Jason provides a new email address ONLY for Innovators! members so that YOU can help steer the content of the new member-only podcast platform.  We have several episodes scheduled to post on the Innovators! platform so be sure to subscribe today!

Jason and David talk about the early season drought many are experiencing from a systems and functional soil health approach. What's the best timing for roller crimp terminating in a drought? Plants fix dirt! How to win during the next drought or flood through resilience. Cover crops and drought. Using the Soil Talker (ST-1) to test in-field microbial abundance. Using amino acid chelated foliar nutrition to increase root exudates and photoshynthetic efficiency. They discuss Revive DT, Drop-Tine's approach to restoring fertility in the soils through plants.

Jason talks with Paul Brown of Brown's Ranch and Nourished by Nature near Bismarck, ND about a CO2 pipeline that threatens soil health and ecosystem function on some of America's most pristine private land.  Proposed by bureauctrats and big industry, could this serve as a proof of concept for a C02 pipeline near you?  Is the name of the game eminent domain while wasting tax payer dollars to support politicians and failed government policies?  Why are steaks from Brown's Ranch so damn good?

Jason talks about reviving ancient grains for wildlife with organic farmer and entrepreneur Bob Quinn (Montana). Bob is considered the modern day pioneer of ancient and heritage grains; including his organically grown Kamut. The Drop-Tine Seed Co. introduces their Ancient Grains for Wildlife Blend as well as Revive DT, a NEW liquid foliar plant nutrition product: Absorbed better, used completely!

Jason starts the podcast with a big announcement for a new product and then talks with the globe trotting no-till cover cropper Steve Groff.  As always, Steve shares some incredible context on soil health and regenerative agriculture.  He discusses why better soil means better oil as he continues to grow and sell high quality CBD products produced on his regenerative Pennsylvania farm.  Visit Steve's www.cedarmeadow.farm to purchase his superior products.

87 year-old Glyphosate researcher, plant pathologist, retired U.S. Army Col. and Emeritus Professor (Purdue Univ)., Dr. Don Huber has been shot at, stabbed and beaten to a pulp during his storied investigative career merely because of his long-time involvement in research on the impacts of Glyphosate (RoundUp) on plant nutrition, disease and health.  Hits have been taken out on him by researchers and industry thugs who are in the tank (follow the $$$) with large multinational organizations and the makers of synthetic chemicals such as RoundUp.  Jason proposes a broad spectrum of topics surrounding the Glyphosate/Roundup discourse including the science-based research that links Glyphosate, as a broad spectrum mineral chelator and gut/soil disrupting antibioic, to Chronic Wasting Disease in white-tailed deer.

Jason and "guest host-client-friend" Joe Switzer talk with Dr. Rick Haney about soil testing and all things soil health. The guys share their stories about why lime becomes unnecessary as the plant-microbe interaction mediates the soil pH in and around the root rhizoshpere. Oh, and Jason talks about propolis spray and Moscow mules!

As state agencies target bans on commercial urine and attractants, Jason engages in conversation with one of the nations leading biochemists, Dr. Davin Henderson, on the fact that the real science lacks a single case where deer were infected with CWD by giving them urine. Although A recent Pennsylvania Game Commission vote on a urine ban died on the vine with a 4-4 tie, Commissioners promise to keep trying. We ask: Where's the science to support your claims? 

Jason talks in depth with Dr. David Montgomery about the relationship between soil health and food plot nutrient density. Listen as Jason and Dave entertain the underappreciated topic of food plot quantity vs. quality. Are we spending too much time worrying about what (and how much tonnage) we plant for deer while ignoring HOW we're growing our food plots? Soil health = nutrient density = healthy white-tailed deer.

Jason talks with Dr. Bronson Strickland and Dr. Rick Haney about why his alma mater, Mississippi State University, should study the impact of of soil health & conservation agriculture on food plot forage nutrient density, soil organic matter, crop nutritional profile, vitamin/mineral content and phytochemical richness. Is this the beginning of something HUGE?

Which non-profit conservation organizations make the grade and are worthy of your hard earned cash? Which organizations simply don't make the grade?  Learn how to make an easy assessment BEFORE you click "Donate NOW".

CWD.  Jason talks with world-renowned CWD expert & wildlife veterinarian, Dr. Michael Miller about the early days of CWD in Colorado and Wyoming as part 1 of the Drop-Tine CWD Intensive Recordings BEGIN!

Ever wonder about the anatomy and physiology of good and bad shots? How long should you wait after all of the different types of hits and what determines whether you find your trophy at the end of a blood trail or you're forced to eat tag soup?

Jason and Dr. Jon Jenks discuss research that exposes the toxicity of neonicotinoid seed treatments to whitetails and other game species. 

Neonicotinoid seed treatments can set back progress on regenerative properties with negative, cascading effects on beneficial insects.  Equally alarming, Neonics are proving detrimental to the health of our game species. This episode provides some background information for the episode to follow.

Following extreme interest in the first episode of Field Reports, Jason records a call with Pennsylvania food plotter Dan Very.  Dan's questions stem from content promoted on social media platforms about splitting food plots in half and preceeding fall plots with monoculture buckwheat.  Is this as good as it gets?

In this first episode of the new Field Reports recordings, Jason talks with Zach Weaver about his regenerative food plotting and soil health journey.

Taking soil health testing (CO2) to the field with new robust sensor technology.  Jason and Dr. Rich Haney introduce the results of two years of work: The ST-1 in-field, real-time soil health tool. Ag consultant David Kleinschmidt joins in on the discussion to provide his input after field testing the technology throughout the 2021 growing season.

We flip the script as Jason is interviewed by "AB" from Humanimal.  "AB" fires questions at Jason about soil health, biomimicry, weeds as desirable "free agents", food plotting in Nature's image and Fall Reload.

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Jason introduces the future of in-laboratory soil testing in Nature's image.  The standard soil test conducted at universities and labs across the country is no longer needed, nor accurately calibrated, if you're managing your food plots in a regenerative manner.  If soil health and a biologically driven system is your approach moving forward, ditch the costly $15 university soil test for far better options.

Jason sits down with Casey Keefer and AB Bleise to introduce the Illinois Project that they recently kicked off. They discuss why they believe the property, and their unique goals & objectives of regenerative ecology and food plotting in Nature's image, will make this deer dirt a top 5 whitetail property in the country.

Montana. Jason is joined by cementum aging specialists Carolyn Nistler and A.J. Stephens of Matson's Lab in Montana.  After nearly 3 years in the making, the trio finally connects to ponder why this inexpensive but valuable tool is not more mainstream for hunters and managers.

Jason discusses the art and science of frost seeding with Dr. Sjoerd Duiker, Professor of Soil Management and Applied Soil Physics, Penn State Cooperative Extension, Department of Plant Science. All questions surrounding the frost seeding technique are covered including timing, planting rates, best forage species, perennials VS. annuals, equipment, site prep, optimal seed ballistics, shape and size and much more.  Can NWSG's and forbs be successfully frost seeded? 

Knoxville, TN-Jason talks with Univ. of Tennessee Master's candidate, Brittany Panos about her pioneering research that seeks to identify the benefits of cover crops to grassland birds (and other wildlife species). They discuss the benefits of later termination, roller crimper use and dozens of soil health and cover crop talking points. This is an information-packed episode!

TX & PA. Jason and Dr. Rick Haney discuss soil pH as it relates to RegenAg and whether you should lime at all or do plants take care of that too? What's the process of choosing which species go into the Reload blends and WHY? Are Jason and Rick working on an in-field soil health test that will change the game in regenerative agriculture and nitrogen application?

Coffee Co., Tennessee Jason records a call with Dr. Squatchy himself, Adam Daugherty NRCS District Conservationist. Jason and Adam discuss Regen Wildlife Ag, soil health, force feeding nature, synergistic affects, crimp termination, infiltration, and of course: GROWING SASQUATCH HABITAT FOR WILDLIFE!

Imaging trapping 37 coyotes in 32 nights on a property that is less than 200 acres! Jason sits down with his long time friend, former college classmate and income generating trapper of 26 years, Johnny Carter. With so much feedback on Episode 25 with carnivore ecologist Dr. Bruce Leopold, Jason steers the predator management (never "control") discussion in a slightly different direction.

Jason Snavely, David Kleinschmidt and Macauley Kincaid discuss a broad array of topics related to soil health, common sense & profitable farming, 60 inch corn rows inter-seeded for wildlife and the future of regenerative agriculture.

You've heard enough podcasts with "expert guests"!  When Jason receives a call from a Pennsylvania client he hits RECORD! Topics include an opening day mature archery buck, "dirty plots", homemade roller crimpers, the Reload food plot system and low impact doe removal.

Jason Snavely has a little fun during an election year and sits down with Heath Graham, writer of the song "Trump Train". Jason plays a song of his own and Heath details his next project: Squirrel Casanova!

Jason R. Snavely, CWB sits down with predator/carnivore ecologist Dr. Bruce Leopold to discuss the pitfalls of predator management. Is the return worth your investment when it comes to protecting game species from predators and is there EVER a time when predator management is effective?  What does the science say?

Salina, KS. Jason sits down with LandPride's Dana Trumpp to discuss how to fine tune a no-till drill for great stands. Understanding Ag consultant David Kleinschmidt leads off with his input on the benefits of no-till farming. Jason offers a sneak peak into an upcoming Trump Train episode with Heath Graham.

Jason talks with Daniel Vitalis, creator of WildFed about foraging for wild edibles where you hunt and fish. Controlling your food supply has never been more vital than now.  Foraging for nutrient dense wild edibles offers medicinal and health benefits that ensure a robust immune system to tackle all diseases.

Drop-Tine Seed Co. is leading a paradigm shift in the way wildlife food plots are established and managed.  This all starts with restoring soil health.  Furthermore, the "WHY" behind soil health and high species diversity is covered in depth in this podcast with Keith Berns of Green Cover Seed. Jason and Keith discuss the joint venture between Drop-Tine Seed and Green Cover Seed and they get into each of the regen blends from Drop-Tine as well as Jason's pasture cropping system with the Reload seed blends.

PLANT THIS-NOT THAT! Why has the food plot industry missed the mark for so many years? The ONLY deer nutritionists are the deer themselves. Jason talks with Dr. Fred Provenza, author of Nourishment, as the two of them reveal why diverse, polyculture and complementary plantscapes are the key to nourishment and why monoculture food plots are failing to fully nourish and attract white-tailed deer. They discuss why Drop-Tine Seed Co. introduced the Reload series of plantings, and others...

Starkville, MS. Jason talks with Dr. Bronson Strickland, MSU Deer Lab, about the pitfalls of antler restrictions & high grading. They discuss slot limits and perpetual protection of smaller antlered, mature bucks. Beyond QDM - advanced buck harvest strategies - Managing The Thirds

Jason & Grant Snavely discuss a paradigm shift in regenerative wildlife agriculture with Gabe Brown; ND rancher & author of Dirt to Soil. Gabe and Jason discuss the benefits of high diversity cocktail forage blends as opposed to monoculture agriculture. They delve into soil health, soil biology and Dr. Provenza's work on ruminant nutritional wisdom. They discuss the creation of Reload seed blends from Drop-Tine Seed Co. and other soil health building blends.

Starkville, Mississippi. Jason talks with his former college Advisor/Professor and world-renowned deer researcher Dr. Steve Demarais from the MSU Deer Lab at Mississippi State Univ. Jason and Dr. Demarais discuss several instances where on-the-ground observation & university deer research cross paths. Does your buck roam or is he loyal to your hunting property?

Pennsylvania - Drop-Tine Seed Co. discussion - Jason talks with Tim Kocher and Lenny Lottig about his experience in the wildlife seed industry. Jason explains some of the events that led him to realize that a new seed company, with fresh goals and a transparent understanding of how the industry works, was in high demand.

Temple, TX. The standard chemical soil test completely ignores the organic forms of expensive fertilizer inputs and the microbiology: Organic C, Organic N, Respiration. If your corn food plot only needs 66-0-0 to produce 150 bushels/acre why would the soil lab recommend you spend your money on 126-0-188? It's commonly said that soil testing is inexpensive. Jason argues that standard soil testing is costing us much more! Listen in as Jason talks with Dr. Rick Haney about gaining confidence in your soil biology.

Kutztown, PA-Healthy Soils=Healthy Food=Healthy Deer. Soil biology. No-till food plotting. Jason chats with international speaker/traveler Jeff Moyer of Rodale Institute Kutztown PA. Reducing tillage, Managing weeds, Roller Crimping and no-till drilling food plots. This is a rare peek inside one of Jason's conversations with an early adopter in the industry.

Temple, TX- Jason and Dr. Rick Haney discuss standard soil testing for food plots from the basics of "how to" to which tools are best for sampling. Will the standard (chemical) soil testing procedure become a thing of the past? Why aren't we considering soil biology and existing soil credits? Are fertilizer companies capitalizing on food plotters who think they NEED more fertilizer than they actually do. Best time to collect samples, are wet soils yielding inaccurate results. Discussion of actual soil sample results

Central Ohio- With 4 bucks scoring over 200", 10 B&C bucks, and 36 P&Y bucks, Ohio mature buck killer Adam Hays insists his success increased dramatically when he began giving mature bucks the wind they seek as opposed to hunting winds that worked for him. Adam and Jason talk entry/exit, how close to hunt to a bucks bedding area, targeting specific bucks, the October lull, and waiting to attack when EVERYTHING is in your favor. Team 200. Moonguide.com

From coastal North Carolina, Dr. Bill Rawls talks with Jason about the myths, truths and practical solutions surrounding Lyme disease. Learn why antibiotics don't work as a long term solution for Lyme disease and whey testing is extremely unreliable. Learn to avoid system disruptors and restore wellness through herbs and a better lifestyle. Dr. Rawls discusses his path to discovering why natural herbs are a better solution than synthetic, gut destroying antibiotics. Build a healthy immune system to thwart off all chronic disease.

Temple, Texas. In Advanced soil testing for food plots, Jason allows listeners in on his phone conversation with soils pioneer Dr. Rick Haney, a USDA soil scientist from Temple, Texas. Rick details the advanced soil health tool for testing your soils beyond chemical characteristics. Can't fix dirt with chemistry..plants fix dirt! Learn why the Haney Soil Health Test is the soil test of the future. Jason & Rick discuss soil biology, bio mimicry, organic matter and no-till planting.

Missoula, Montana -Jason and Tim talk with Zach Sandau of OnX Hunt, a leading smartphone mapping program app for hunters and land managers. Zach explains the feature packed mapping phone app and Jason shares some of the ways he's used his Elite OnX membership while mapping Drop-Tine Farms as well as while working with clients across the whitetail's range. Learn about track logs, waypoints, state and nationwide layers and new features coming just in time for hunting season. Stay tuned as Zach tells you how to save 20% off your membership!

Jason invites podcast listeners in on his phone conversation with Jake Blank, owner of I&J Manufacturing located in Gordonville, Pennsylvania.  Jake is the Godfather of the modern roller crimper.  20 years ago Jake was sought out to manufacture what is now the modern roller crimper as used in no-till Eco-farming.