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Exploring ways that plants can be used to build a healthy soil in agricultural, horticultural, and home gardening systems.

Scott Gillespie


    • May 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    702 Soil Carbon and Tillage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 12:25


    Are tillage and soil carbon compatible? Agronomist andauthor Scott Gillespie shares insights from his new article Soil Carbon & Tillage: Eat Your Cake and Have it Too.” Also – lessons from polycrop systems, organic fertility strategies, and the surprising connection between cultural heritage and forgotten crop varieties.Transcript with links to everything mentioned in the episode:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/soil-carbon-and-tillage Newsletter signup:  https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletterhttps://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie  Podcast: https://anchor.fm/scottcgillespie(Look below Spotify for other apps or just search “Plants Dig Soil” in your favourite app.)Practical Regeneration: Realistic Strategies for Climate Smart Agriculture https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/books  Consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting  Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking  Funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperworkEmail: scott@plantsdigsoil.com Call/text/WhatsApp:403-654-3096   LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/  LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil

    701 No Cows? No Problem.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 15:38


    Do you need livestock to build soil health? Agronomist and author Scott Gillespie digs into recent research on grazing cover crops, biomass thresholds, and fungal networks—challenging some of the more popular narratives in regenerative ag. Plus: funding program updates, writing news, and practical insight for Prairie producers.Transcript with links to everything mentioned in the episode:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/no-cows-no-problem Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast: https://anchor.fm/scottcgillespie (Look below Spotify for other apps or just search “Plants Dig Soil” in your favourite app.)Practical Regeneration: Realistic Strategies for Climate Smart Agriculture https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/books Consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking Funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com Call/text/WhatsApp:403-654-3096 LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil

    Podcast Trailer for 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 0:28


    Plants Dig Soil https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/ Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Practical Regeneration: Realistic Strategies for Climate Smart Agriculture https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/books My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx OFCAF program details https://rdar.ca/funding-opportunities/ofcaf Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil

    616 The Cover Crop Disconnect: Ignoring what the data says

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 7:26


    #RealisticRegenAg | Welcome to the final newsletter of the year! As mentioned previously, I'll be taking a break over the holiday season but will return in early February. If you're in southern Alberta and would like to connect before then, I'll be at the Irrigated Crop Production Update on January 23rd in Lethbridge. You'll find the registration link included in this email. This month, I'm diving deeper into the topic of #RealisticRegenAg with just four articles that explore it in greater detail. Along with summaries and my own thoughts, I encourage you to save these articles in your favourite reading app and take the time to explore them fully. Speaking of reading—if you haven't had a chance to pick up my book yet, now's the perfect time! Winter is ideal for catching up on the reading you meant to do over the summer. Scroll to the bottom of this email for a link to all the ways you can get a copy—locally, online, or as an e-reader version for your favourite app. Transcript (with links to articles): https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/the-cover-crop-disconnect Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Practical Regeneration: Realistic Strategies for Climate Smart Agriculture https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/books My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx OFCAF program details https://rdar.ca/funding-opportunities/ofcaf Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie

    615 Plant genetics drive microbial diversity & abundance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 7:22


    #RealisticRegenAg | As the season winds down here in southern Alberta, I've been busy teaching both diploma and degree students at Lethbridge Polytechnic (formerly Lethbridge College). As is my annual tradition, I'll be slowing down my newsletter and podcast production during the fall and taking an extended break over the holiday season. You can expect one final newsletter in early December, with the next edition coming your way in February. Transcript (with links to articles): https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/cover-crop-emission-surprise Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Practical Regeneration: Realistic Strategies for Climate Smart Agriculture https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/books My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx OFCAF program details https://rdar.ca/funding-opportunities/ofcaf Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie X (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie

    614 Cover Crop Emission Surprise

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 10:47


    #RealisticRegenAg | Cover crops might be giving off more greenhouse gases than bare ground. It's a surprise, for sure. It all comes down to how long they sit in cool and wet conditions. They pull up and hold onto more nitrogen than bare ground, however when they die they can give off much greater nitrous oxide emissions compared to a bare field. So check out the articles below and read any of the most interesting articles that you see. In case you're new here, let me introduce myself. I'm an author and independent agronomist from the Western Canadian Prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I focus on scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, to learn about my book “Practical Regeneration” and for services I that I offer for farmers and agribusiness. Transcript: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/cover-crop-emission-surprise Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp): https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S Practical Regeneration: Realistic Strategies for Climate Smart Agriculture https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/books My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx OFCAF program details https://rdar.ca/funding-opportunities/ofcaf Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie X (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie

    613 Tight Soils – Sodacity, Salinity, and Alkali Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 12:54


    #RealisticRegenAg | White patches in a field are often referred to as alkali patches. The underlying problem may be high pH – alkalinity – but the salt in and of itself is not at a high pH and therefore is not alkaline. When you see salt on the surface it is more properly called salinity. The reason for this is that alkalinity may or may not be there. If present it may be near the surface or it may be deeper down. Compounding on this, alkalinity may not be present. Excess sodium cations – not excess sodium salts – could be the cause. Finally, just because you don't see salt on the surface doesn't mean salinity is not the problem. Regular soil testing helps to see these problems developing before they visibly manifest themselves. Huge amounts of money are spent trying to fix these patches with products or practices that either don't work or make it worse. Even if someone is not trying to fix it, they may be putting down fertilizer and seed every year with the hope of getting something, only to be disappointed at harvest time. Digging deeper – literally – and doing the proper tests will help you diagnose and decide. In this episode I'll give an overview of how I approach this and why it is critical you get solid advice from a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) or Professional Agrologist (P.Ag) that truly understands this issue. Welcome to the sixth season of Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie. I'm an author and independent agronomist from the Western Canadian Prairies specializing in Climate-Smart Agriculture. I focus on scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, to learn about my book “Practical Regeneration” and for services I that I offer for farmers and agribusiness. Resources mentioned: https://open.alberta.ca/publications/5333889 https://openpress.usask.ca/soilscience/chapter/soil-chemistry/ https://www.topcropmanager.com/solonetzic-soils-more-compact-more-complex-21506/ https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/Base-Saturation-Cation-Exchange-Capacity.html Transcript is available: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/tight-soils Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp): https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S Practical Regeneration: Realistic Strategies for Climate Smart Agriculture https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/books My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx OFCAF program details https://rdar.ca/funding-opportunities/ofcaf Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie X (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie

    612 The Circular Carbon Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 9:31


    #RealisticRegenAg | I've been thinking more and more about the circular economy recently. Truly regenerative agriculture will return the nutrients back to the land. It may not be possible to bring it back to the exact piece of land, but starting to get more of these nutrients back to any piece of land is the starting of getting to the goal of regenerative. Most of the articles this month fit into this idea, though mostly with carbon, since that is the hot topic these days. In case you're new here, let me introduce myself. I'm an author and independent agronomist from the Western Canadian Prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I focus on scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, to learn about my book “Practical Regeneration” and for services I that I offer for farmers and agribusiness. Transcript: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/circular-carbon-economy Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp): https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S Practical Regeneration: Realistic Strategies for Climate Smart Agriculture https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/books My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx OFCAF program details https://rdar.ca/funding-opportunities/ofcaf Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie X (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie

    611 Making a Weed into a Crop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 7:04


    #RealisticRegenAg | Have you ever thought that a weed could become a crop? They seem to grow no matter what you do, so why not find a use for it? The plants we use today for crops have been around for centuries and even for millennia. I heard about a new crop being developed from weed and it got me thinking: How do you go about this? This episode is mostly a thought experiment, but it's a great way to stretch our thinking on what is a crop, what is a weed, and how weeds could be used as, or mimicked, in cover crops. Welcome to the sixth season of Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an author and independent agronomist from the Western Canadian Prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I focus on scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, to learn about my book “Practical Regeneration” and for services I that I offer for farmers and agribusiness. Articles mentioned: https://www.forbes.com/sites/juergeneckhardt/2024/04/22/biofuels-will-be-a-key-part-of-the-net-zero-solution/?sh=727765985de9 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13593-019-0592-0 Transcript is available: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/weed-into-crop Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp): https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie X (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie

    610 Adapt. Then Mitigate.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 7:18


    #RealisticRegenAg | The heat has come to southern Alberta! After never making it above 30C we are now in week well over 30C. This is going to be tough on nearly every crop as it's right at flowering time or early seed fill. In the case of potatoes, the first set has been made and they are deciding how much to keep of their second set. Hopefully they keep them and get bulking! How is it in your area? Reply back to this email if you like. It only comes to me. Below is a small highlight of my business and then some articles that I've come across over the past month. In case you're new here, let me introduce myself. I'm an author and independent agronomist from the Western Canadian Prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I focus on scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, to learn about my book “Practical Regeneration” and for services I that I offer for farmers and agribusiness. Transcript: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/adapt-then-mitigate Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp): https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S Practical Regeneration: Realistic Strategies for Climate Smart Agriculture https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/books My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx OFCAF program details https://rdar.ca/funding-opportunities/ofcaf Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie X (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie

    609 The Fit for Cover Crops

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 8:47


    #RealisticRegenAg | Cover crops aren't required in every situation. This is a key theme throughout my book “Practical Regeneration”. In this episode I'm going to talk about the development of no-till and how it might give us some clues on how to think through where cover crops work best. Welcome to the sixth season of Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an author and independent agronomist from the Western Canadian Prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, to learn about my book, Practical Regeneration, and for the services that I offer for farmers and agribusiness. Articles mentioned: https://www.covercropstrategies.com/articles/3025-podcast-can-we-count-the-nitrogen-credits-of-cover-crops-for-the-following-cash-crop https://fieldcropnews.com/2023/06/when-do-cover-crops-with-and-without-manure-applied-release-nitrogen-that-can-be-used-for-my-corn-crop/ https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/crso.20334 https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/the-27-inch-precipitation-threshold Transcript is available: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/the-fit-for-cover-crops Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp): https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie X (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie

    608 Natural Areas Benefit Agriculture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 12:47


    Welcome to the sixth season of Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the Western Canadian Prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I that I offer for farmers and agribusiness. I've been watching Mrs. Davis at the recommendation of a new friend*. It's set in an alternative 2023 where an algorithm rules the world. People do tasks for her to earn wings. For people that want the glory without the work, they pay to level up, but their fate is in the hands of Mrs. Davis. What about those that choose not to participate? They can make that choice, but Mrs. Davis uses her followers to cut off opportunities, sabotage their efforts, or pressure them to do things for her or face loss of points towards wings. I've been pulling back from social media for a long time. I deleted Facebook 5 years ago. The more I posted the more it wanted. I'm still going to be on X (Twitter) and LinkedIn, but much less so. I'll focus on the newsletter and an in depth agronomy podcast episode once a month. And I think that will be it. I haven't quite decided if I want to stop posting to my WhatsApp channel on a regular basis or pair it down to just when I publish my newsletter and agronomy episode. With all that being said: Thank-you for allowing me to send this to your inbox once a month. If you're a podcast subscriber you'll hear from me twice a month. Thanks. Below is a small highlight of my business and then some articles that I've come across over the past month. Scott.* Nicole & I talked books on the GardenFork podcast. Check it out here. Transcript: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/natural-areas-benefit-agriculture Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp): https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S Practical Regeneration: Realistic Strategies for Climate Smart Agriculture https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/books My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx OFCAF program details https://rdar.ca/funding-opportunities/ofcaf Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie X (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    607 Oh Phosphorus, Where Art Though?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 9:32


    #RealisticRegenAg | Following up on the episode earlier this season borrowing a movie title (Dude, Where's my nitrogen?), I'm going to focus on the elusive nutrient, phosphorus. This is an offshoot of a talk I gave this winter on using cover crops for break years between forages. It was delivered in person and to participants online. It was recorded so I'll put a link to the talk in the description. The high-level summary – you need to replace what you export. No biostimulant or cover crop is going to make new phosphorus for you. Stay tuned as I dive into this topic. Welcome to the sixth season of Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture for farmers and agribusiness. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for information about my consulting services and my book “Practical Regeneration: Realistic Strategies for Climate Smart Agriculture”. Resources mentioned:Cover Crops for Break Years – my talk at the Alberta Forage Industry Network AGMhttps://youtu.be/_3pHwncZI74?si=HI1Y80KIR62koFtK Transcript is available:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/o-phosphorus-where-art-though Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp):https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S My consulting packages:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespieX (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    606 Putting the News back in Newsletter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 8:39


    #RealisticRegenAg | I love reading and staying up to date with agriculture news. I use Feedly, an RSS feed reader, that keeps track of news stories from over 75 agriculture news sites. I also employ an AI bot to help me find relevant information in climate and regenerative news from other sources that I might have missed. With that being said, I've been thinking about how to refresh my newsletter. I've been sending it out for over five years now. It has changed over the years but lately it has primarily focused on my content and my business. However, I've decided to shift the focus more towards the regenerative agriculture news space, while reducing the emphasis on my business. Welcome to the sixth season of Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I that I offer for farmers and agribusiness. I've updated my website to more clearly list everything on the home page. In each monthly email I'll highlight just one aspect of my business at the top, with the rest dedicated to sharing interesting content I come across. If you'd like near-daily updates on what I'm seeing, you can check out my WhatsApp channel. Almost everything I share there will also be included in this newsletter, although I aim to keep the email length manageable. Transcript: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/putting-the-news-back-in-newsletter Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp): https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S Practical Regeneration: Realistic Strategies for Climate Smart Agriculture https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/books My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx OFCAF program details https://rdar.ca/funding-opportunities/ofcaf My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie X (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    605 Water Efficient Plants

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 10:34


    #RealisticRegenAg | Surviving another drought means making our plants the most water efficient we can. While some of the things can be done immediately, most of the things require a long-term plan. I've heard it said the best time to plan for a drought is when the last one breaks. We might be on the cusp of this one breaking with the recent snowfalls, but it's too early to tell. In this episode I'll go over all the ideas I have to make our plants more water efficient in hopes you can apply some of the easy practices now and start planning for the future this season. Welcome to the sixth season of Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I that I offer for farmers and agribusiness. Transcript is available:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/water-efficient-plants Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp):https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S Practical Regeneration: Realistic Strategies for Climate Smart Agriculture https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/books My consulting packages:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx OFCAF program details https://rdar.ca/funding-opportunities/ofcaf My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespieX (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    604 My book is out!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 11:08


    #RealisticRegenAg | My book is published! This has been a year long process of editing, book design, proofreading, and finally getting it set for distribution. I used a hybrid model of self publishing with the support of a team at FriesenPress. They are Canadian publishers and have all the distribution channels in place to get it availablen anywhere in the world. The title is Practical Regeneration: Realistic Strategies for Climate Smart Agriculture. Here's the elevator pitch: Farmers are feeling the pressure to implement climate smart strategies from outside forces. Governments are making international commitments and agribusinesses are responding to consumer demands and shareholder resolutions. The hype of regenerative agriculture keeps growing. But what actually works? I have spent two decades working with farmers on the Western Canadian Prairies. I've seen what works and what doesn't. I've spent the time critically reviewing the science behind the claims. Whether you are a farmer, an agronomist, or anyone that touches agriculture, this book will help you find the practices that help the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Welcome to the sixth season of Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I that I offer for farmers and agribusiness. Transcript is available:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/practical-regeneration Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp):https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S Practical Regeneration: Realistic Strategies for Climate Smart Agriculturehttps://www.plantsdigsoil.com/books My consulting packages:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx OFCAF program details https://rdar.ca/funding-opportunities/ofcaf My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespieX (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    603 Reminder: Where to find me

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 8:54


    #RealisticRegenAg | February will be busy out meeting people and learning new things. Hey, what else is there to do in this climate? In this episode I'll go over the places I'll be in the upcoming month plus a new speaking engagement that has been added for March. And the book is on track to be ready for sale in March. More details in the March newsletter. Welcome to the sixth season of Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I that I offer for farmers and agribusiness. Transcript is available:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/meet-me-winter-2024-reminder Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp):https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S My consulting packages:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespieX (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    602 Dude, Where's my Nitrogen?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 8:32


    #RealisticRegenAg | Nitrogen is a challenging nutrient to rely on. In wet climates, it can easily leach deep into the soil. If tile drains are present, it can even run off into ditches and water bodies. In dry climates, nitrogen usually cannot be lost to depth, but it can become tied up in residue and may not be released until well after the crop needs it. For this month's regenerative agriculture news, I have selected articles that specifically address finding and retaining nitrogen in place. Welcome to the sixth season of Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I that I offer for farmers and agribusiness. Articles mentioned:https://www.covercropstrategies.com/articles/3025-podcast-can-we-count-the-nitrogen-credits-of-cover-crops-for-the-following-cash-crop https://fieldcropnews.com/2023/06/when-do-cover-crops-with-and-without-manure-applied-release-nitrogen-that-can-be-used-for-my-corn-crop/ https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/crso.20334 Transcript is available:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/dude-wheres-my-nitrogen Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp):https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S My consulting packages:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/694402954469780275 Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespieX (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    601 Meet me this winter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 12:40


    #RealisticRegenAg | It's conference season so I'm hoping to meet a bunch of you at in person and online events this winter. I'll be listing off all the places I'll be later on in the episode. I'll also be talking about the new WhatsApp channel that I have created, a new Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design service plus, for those that go to the site posting or watch the video, you'll see a sneak peak of my new book cover: Practical Regeneration: Realistic Strategies for Climate Smart Agriculture. I'll have all of this plus content summaries and information about the services that I offer in this audio, and video, newsletter update. If you want to get this to your email or on LinkedIn, check out the links in the description as well. Welcome to the sixth season of Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I that I offer for farmers and agribusiness. Transcript is available:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/meet-me-winter-2024 Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp):https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S My consulting packages:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespieX (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    543 Precision Agronomy: Lessons from a semester of teaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 7:01


    #RealisticRegenAg | In several episodes of this podcast, I've shared my experiences teaching Precision Agriculture to diploma and degree students at Lethbridge College. Teaching is a reciprocal process, and through it, I've gained valuable insights into the future of agriculture and the evolving landscape of agronomy in the upcoming years and decades. Join me in this final episode of the season as we delve into the key takeaways from the past semester. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer. Transcript is available:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/precision-agronomy Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp):https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S My consulting packages:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/694402954469780275 Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie X (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    542 Seager Wheeler

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 6:39


    #RealisticRegenAg | A chance discovery in a used bookstore in Winnipeg introduced me to Seager Wheeler. He shared similarities with many settlers who arrived in the Canadian Prairies during the late 19th century, but he stood out above others as Western Canada's Wheat King, gaining international recognition. What set him apart even more was the fact that he documented his experiences in a book. I stumbled upon a copy of "Profitable Grain Growing," dating back to the first printing in 1919. Join me in this episode as I delve into his life, his methods, and how you can access the entire book online if you're interested. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer. Transcript is available:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/seager-wheeler Free copy of the book:https://archive.org/details/cu31924003320680/page/n7/mode/2up Also search “Seager Wheeler Profitable Grain Growing” on your favourite book app or bookstore. It's been reprinted by many publishers of late. Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp):https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S My consulting packages:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespieX (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    541 From EEFs to Organic Challenges: This Month in Regenerative Ag

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 8:56


    #RealisticRegenAg | You've heard me mention that enhanced efficiency fertilizers (EEFs) can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, yet they seldom boost yields. But what if we adjusted their usage rates? This approach might make them more economically viable for farmers and more beneficial for the planet. In other news, I'll explore how long-term crop rotations benefit cash crops, the cost-benefit analysis of cover crop rotations, and a contentious issue in organic farming: Should organic growers facing unsolvable problems be permitted to temporarily revert to conventional methods to resolve these issues, and subsequently regain their organic certification? I'll delve into these stories, along with a few brief updates, in this month's roundup of regenerative agriculture news. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer. Transcript is available:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/from-EEFs-to-organic-challenges Articles mentioned in the podcast:https://www.producer.com/news/research-makes-case-for-superu/ https://www.realagriculture.com/2023/11/corn-school-how-rotation-impacts-yield-and-crop-resilience/ https://www.topcropmanager.com/flax-underperforms-on-canola-stubbl/ https://www.topcropmanager.com/cover-crops-a-powerhouse-tool-for-building-carbon/ https://www.futureecologies.net/listen/fe-4-8-ground-truthing https://www.futureecologies.net/listen/fe-5-6-making-a-living https://soilhealthinstitute.org/news-events/soil-health-institute-launches-slakes-a-free-smartphone-app-to-measure-soil-aggregate-stability/ https://www.agcanada.com/2023/12/are-buffer-strips-right-for-your-farm https://mailchi.mp/organicfederation/alternating-between-organic-and-conventional?e=6cca96f713 Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp):https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S My consulting packages:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespieX (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    540 End of Season Wrap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 10:33


    #RealisticRegenAg | You may have wondered where I got to? Or perhaps you didn't notice I missed the November email. I was just getting ready to work on the email when I got sick. It seems to be a cold going around the area. It set me back for a few weeks which also set my teaching and client work back. I decided rather than rush a newsletter out I'd just skip November and go with December. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer. Transcript is available:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/end-of-season-wrap Articles mentioned in the podcast:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/n20-cover-crops-manure-tillage https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/plants-dont-read-our-manuals https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/buffalo-bird-woman-book My consulting packages:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespieX (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    I got sick

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 0:45


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    539 N2O emissions, disease control with composts, and using tillage responsibly

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 8:49


    #RealisticRegenAg | In this month's regenerative agriculture news, I have six stories. I'll start with some new research that shows that cover crops may not be a net benefit to the nitrogen loss equation. While they can prevent leaching, they may contribute more to nitrous oxide emissions. On the topic of nitrous oxide emissions, work in the Prairies is continuing to show that inhibitors work to reduce emissions. However, the yield impacts for producers are not worth the cost of using them. On the disease front, promising work shows how a specific combination of compost inputs may tackle one of our toughest potato diseases. This dovetails well into another story about biodiversity. It's not about putting everything into the system and looking for resilience; it's more about finding the right combinations that lead to the desired outcomes. This principle has been used by a farmer in Ontario who has gone back to tillage. As I've talked about before, it's not about no-till or reducing tillage; it's about using it properly. Finally, I'll point you to an article that discusses future forecasting and the problem of assumptions. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer. Transcript is available: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/n20-cover-crops-manure-tillage Articles mentioned in the podcast:https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ael2.20103 https://canadianagronomist.ca/reduced-emissions-with-eef-fertilizer-but-little-agronomic-benefit https://www.potatoesincanada.com/poultry-manure-and-potato-early-die https://csanr.wsu.edu/whats-so-good-about-biodiversity-in-crop-production https://organicalberta.org/article/well-chosen-tillage-part-of-organic-familys-innovative-crop-system https://tdaynard.com/2023/10/26/serious-flaws-in-new-ontario-report-on-climate-change-and-ontario-agriculture-and-food My consulting packages:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespieX (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    538 Plants Don't Read Our Manuals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 6:04


    #RealisticRegenAg | Rick from the GardenFork podcast frequently remarks, "Bees don't read our manuals," when he discusses beekeeping. I've found this to be equally true for plants. In this episode, I'll share a year-end review of what I learned over the summer in the fields and my garden. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer. Transcript is available:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/plants-dont-read-our-manuals My consulting packages:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespieX (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    537 Buffalo Bird Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 6:56


    #RealisticRegenAg | Buffalo Bird Woman was one of the last Indigenous farmers in what is now North Dakota. Fortunately, her story was preserved. I've referred to a book about her many times in my podcast and in presentations to farmers. In this episode, I'd like to introduce you to her and hopefully inspire you to read the book yourself. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer. Resources mentioned:https://www.amazon.ca/Buffalo-Bird-Womans-Garden-Agriculture/dp/0873512197 NOTE: The Minnesota Historical Society Press no longer lists this book on their site. This is the only link to the book that I can find other than many free versions (as it is out of copyright). Transcript is available:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/buffalo-bird-woman My consulting packages:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespieX (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    536 Research and Innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 6:50


    #RealisticRegenAg | This week's episode is an audio and video version of my monthly newsletter. If you want to receive it to your email or to LinkedIn, check out the links in the episode description. If you've got behind on listening to episodes, I'll be summarizing the past month's work of episodes. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer. Resources mentioned: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/root-microbes-farmer-innovations https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/making-drip-irrigation-work https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/deep-work Transcript is available:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/research-innovations My consulting packages:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespieX (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    535 Roots, Microbes, and Farmer Innovations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 7:42


    #RealisticRegenAg | In this month's roundup of regenerative agriculture news, I'll begin with a story about new research that delves deep into root architecture. The researchers conducted studies on intact samples of both single species and diverse mixtures of cover crops to understand how root systems behave in their natural environment. Next, I'll discuss an article that explores the challenges of bringing microbial inoculants to the field. While these inoculants may work well in the lab, they often fail to deliver results in real-world agricultural settings. However, one team is making progress in understanding why this happens. Following that, I'll highlight some innovative approaches by farmers who are using plants as strip tillers and employing sheep as solar panel vegetation managers. To wrap it up, I'll share a story about reimagining kochia, normally considered a weed, as animal feed that can thrive on your harshest land. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer. Resources mentioned: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/012-simplicity-in-cover-crop-mixes https://phys.org/news/2023-09-agriculture-crops-mixtures-unexpected-results https://www.producer.com/news/study-examines-how-competing-microbes-access-plants https://www.agcanada.com/2023/09/getting-plants-to-do-your-tillage https://www.realagriculture.com/2023/09/profitable-practices-solar-grazing-with-shady-creek-lamb-co https://www.beefconsultant.com/post/including-kochia-in-cattle-rations-1 Transcript is available: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/root-microbes-farmer-innovations My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie X (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    534 Making Drip Irrigation Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 9:24


    #RealisticRegenAg | Drip irrigation holds great promise as the most efficient method for delivering water to plants with minimal losses. Unlike traditional sprinkler systems that can be affected by wind and heat, drip irrigation offers a precise way to water plants. However, one of its main challenges lies in the amount of infrastructure required for its implementation. In this episode, I'll share my insights into maximizing the effectiveness of drip irrigation, exploring innovative approaches and local research that could potentially revolutionize its use, especially as we face dwindling water supplies and prolonged droughts. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer. Community Survey: https://us17.list-manage.com/survey?u=875b5f3fc9fdab835b8659fc4&id=aa960c779e Transcript available: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/making-drip-irrigation-work My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespieX (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    533 Deep Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 6:46


    #RealisticRegenAg | The book "Deep Work" by Cal Newport is what has enabled me to reach my current position. Concepts like entering a state of flow, scheduling dedicated work time, and maintaining clear boundaries between work and leisure have been instrumental in my journey. In this episode, I'll delve deeper into these ideas and hopefully inspire you to invest your time in reading or listening to this book. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer. Deep Work: https://calnewport.com/writing/ Community Survey: https://us17.list-manage.com/survey?u=875b5f3fc9fdab835b8659fc4&id=aa960c779e Transcript is available: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/deep-work My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie X (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    532 Community, Teaching, plus Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 9:39


    #RealisticRegenAg | This past month, the seasonal demands overwhelmed me, so I decided to hit the reset button and start fresh for September. I'm sure you can relate. Let me know how you deal with overwhelm by sharing this episode with your thoughts or commenting on one of my posts. I'll update you on all things that are going on and give you a summary of the content from this past month. Stay tuned. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer. Community Survey: https://us17.list-manage.com/survey?u=875b5f3fc9fdab835b8659fc4&id=aa960c779e Transcript is available: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/community-teaching-updates My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie X (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    531 Transformational Agronomy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 7:40


    #RealisticRegenAg | Is the slow grind of progress better than the grand schemes we see postulated now? A new article says yes. They advocate for starting at the end goal and working towards what is needed most. I'll be covering this and seven other articles that I came across this month in this episode. Stay tuned. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer. News article links: https://csanr.wsu.edu/agronomic-engineering-and-incremental-transformation/ https://www.producer.com/news/farmers-call-fuzzy-sustainability-definition-a-barrier-to-emissions-progress/ https://spudsmart.com/keeping-spuds-healthy-with-a-wide-rotation/ https://www.producer.com/news/grasslands-seen-as-answer/ https://www.ruralrootscanada.com/good-habitat/ https://www.topcropmanager.com/with-a-little-help-from-our-friends/ https://decode6.org/articles/can-remote-sensors-measure-soil-carbon/ https://organicalberta.org/article/law-to-boost-soil-health-back-on-eu-agenda/ Transcript is available: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/transformational-agronomy My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie X (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    Where I've been + New episode next week

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 0:52


    Update on the podcast and getting going again --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    530 Big Tech Blocking News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 14:04


    #RealisticRegenAg | Have you heard about Meta (formerly known as Facebook) blocking Canadian news? They had previously warned that they would take this action if a new law was passed in Canada, and it seems they are now following through. Join me in this episode covering my monthly newsletter and I'll explain it's relevance to my business. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer. Content summary links: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/farming-with-soil-life https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/testing-soil-health https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/breeding-research-policy Transcript is available: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/big-tech-blocking-news My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    529 Breeding, Research, and Policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 15:24


    #RealisticRegenAg | From crop breeding, to agronomy research, to policy, there's a lot to cover in this month regenerative agriculture news. Join me in this episode as I cover the important news that I saw come across my news feeds this month. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer. Resources mentioned in this podcast: https://spudsmart.com/late-blight-found-in-ontario-potato-fields/ https://www.producer.com/crops/novel-soybean-variety-now-contains-pork-protein/ https://www.producer.com/news/researchers-encourage-plants-to-be-co-operative/ https://csanr.wsu.edu/breeding-better-food/ https://www.seed.ab.ca/the-first-cut-the-deepest-for-alberta-winter-wheat-agronomy-research/ https://fieldcropnews.com/2023/06/when-do-cover-crops-with-and-without-manure-applied-release-nitrogen-that-can-be-used-for-my-corn-crop/ https://fieldcropnews.com/2023/07/how-to-make-annual-ryegrass-easier-to-kill/ https://www.producer.com/news/research-project-studies-nitrogen-fixing-bacteria/ https://www.producer.com/news/spiders-can-pay-significant-dividends-in-pest-control/ https://ipcm.wisc.edu/blog/2023/07/high-input-systems-and-ipm-practices-compared-in-soybean-production/ https://canadianagronomist.ca/intercropping-chickpea-flax-reduces-ascochyta-blight/ https://www.topcropmanager.com/soil-health-indicators-and-faba-bean-intercrops https://www.producer.com/news/sustainability-index-unveiled-for-agriculture/ https://www.producer.com/news/companies-collaborate-on-intercropping-research/ https://www.producer.com/news/study-warns-of-more-simultaneous-crop-failures/ https://www.realagriculture.com/2023/06/sustainability-standards-board-established-for-canada-why-agriculture-should-pay-attention/ https://spudsmart.com/growers-want-to-share-the-bigger-picture-when-it-comes-to-regen-ag/ Transcript is available: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/breeding-research-policy My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    528 Testing Soil Health without Soil Health Tests

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 10:49


    #RealisticRegenAg | In the very first season of Plants Dig Soil I talked about soil health tests. Has anything changed since then? In my opinion no, not really. There are tests that are getting closer to wide scale adoption, but I just don't see any of them worthwhile yet. In this episode I'll cover the thinking I had then as tohow to approach evaluating them and I'll cover how I assess soil health in myconsulting. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I'm your host, Scott Gillespie, and I'm an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer. Resources mentioned in this podcast: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/005-soil-health-tests-are-they-worth-it https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/504-insurance-organic-matter https://www.realagriculture.com/2023/01/how-to-measure-soil-health/ http://csanr.wsu.edu/whats-the-problem-with-my-soil/ Transcript is available: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/testing-soil-health My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    527 Farming with Soil Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 8:36


    #RealisticRegenAg | I was taught to kill the life in the soil. After all, we wanted to grow crops and we needed to get rid of the pests. That view is shifting, and books like “Farming with Soil Life” help move the needle on this important topic. Join me in this episode where I review this new resource put out by the Xerces Society through the SARE publishing program. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil. My name is Scott Gillespie and I'm an agronomist specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit both the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer. Download Farming with Soil Life for free at: https://www.sare.org/resources/farming-with-soil-life/ Transcript is available: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/farming-with-soil-life My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    526 Alberta Rep on the CCA Board

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 12:55


    #RealisticRegenAg | A board position for the Prairie Certified Crop Advisors is open and I've decided to run for it. If you're a CCA check your emails and look for the announcement. The voting is done by email and needs to be in by Friday July 14th (not the 4th as originally stated in the email). If you didn't get the email send one to Mary-Jane Debreuil. This is what I'm running on. Let me know if you agree with this: Scott has a Masters degree in Plant Science and has been practicing agronomy in Alberta for 16 years.  He runs his own consulting company focusing on regenerative agriculture and sees it being the future of agriculture as consumers and food processors focus on climate smart agriculture.  CCAs will need to learn this new way of doing things to become trusted advisers to farmers. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil. My name is Scott Gillespie and I'm an agronomist specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit both the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer. Transcript is available: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/alberta-rep-cca-board My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    525 Regenerative Research Results

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 13:37


    #RealisticRegenAg | I've noticed more and more research that is directed at solving real world problems with regenerative practices. Stay tuned for this and other news in regenerative agriculture this month. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, where I, Scott Gillespie, an agronomist specializing in climate-smart agriculture, discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit both the planet and farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer. Articles mentioned in the podcast:https://www.potatoesincanada.com/slow-release-fertilizer-research-shows-no-reduction-in-potato-yieldhttps://canadianagronomist.ca/urea-fertilizer-strategies-for-winter-wheat/https://www.topcropmanager.com/how-the-legacy-of-phosphorus-can-assist-farmers-reduce-fertilizer-applications/https://www.topcropmanager.com/making-the-most-of-a-bug-eat-bug-world/ https://www.topcropmanager.com/whats-in-a-wetland/https://spudsmart.com/starting-with-seed-for-regen-ag/https://spudsmart.com/new-research-finds-gene-editing-can-aid-fight-against-potato-blight/ Transcript is available:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/regenerative-research-results My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP - https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx OFCAF - https://rdar.ca/ofcaf/ My consulting packages:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    524 The 27-Inch Precipitation Threshold: A New Rule of Thumb for Cover Crop Economics.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 10:17


    #RealisticRegenAg | Twenty-seven inches of precipitation is what is required to make cover crops successful. This was the conclusion of an article I came across from a post by Dr. Andrew McGuire a few months ago. I downloaded the journal article and read it. It makes so much sense to me. Join me as I discuss this important new rule of thumb for cover crops. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, where I, Scott Gillespie, an agronomist specializing in climate-smart agriculture, discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit both the planet and farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer. Transcript is available: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/the-27-inch-precipitation-threshold Water Use Limitations of Cover Crops in Dryland Cropping https://csanr.wsu.edu/wateruselimitationscovercrops/ Cover crop legacy impacts on soil water and nitrogen dynamics, and on subsequent crop yields in drylands: a meta-analysis https://doi.org/10.1007/s13593-022-00760-0 026 Cover Crops in a Drought https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/026-cover-crops-in-a-drought 30-year precipitation normal map https://prism.oregonstate.edu/normals/ My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP - https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx OFCAF - https://rdar.ca/ofcaf/ My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    523 Cow Patty Critters (Book Review June 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 7:20


    #RealisticRegenAg | Usually, I try to avoid cow patties when walking in a pasture. This time, however, the rancher was stopped in his tracks because there were holes in the top, and he thought he saw something scurry back into it. If we had the new book "Cow Patty Critters," we may have been able to figure out exactly what was going on. Stay tuned for the rest of this episode as I review this new resource published specifically for Western Canada. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil. My name is Scott Gillespie and I work with farmers and agribusiness on climate smart agriculture. This kind of agriculture has to be scientifically proven to be good for the planet now and in the future. Just as importantly, it also must make economic sense for the farmer, both now and in the future. I invite you to check out my website www.plantsdigsoil.com for resources and to learn about the services I offer. Transcript is available: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/523-cow-patty-critters Cow Patty Critters free e-book download: https://publications.gc.ca/site/eng/9.913866/publication.html 018 Three Pillars Propping Regen Ag https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/018-three-pillars-propping-regen-ag My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP - https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx OFCAF - https://rdar.ca/ofcaf/ My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    522 Scaling Back (Newsletter June 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 3:10


    #RealisticRegenAg | There are times when it's best to scale back. The community that I was trying to get going didn't take off, so we decided to shut it down. I tried one many years ago and the same thing happened. Although there we interest, there seemed to be hesitation in commitment. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil. My name is Scott Gillespie and I work with farmers and agribusiness on climate smart agriculture. This kind of agriculture has to be scientifically proven to be good for the planet now and in the future. Just as importantly, it also must make economic sense for the farmer, both now and in the future. Go to my website www.plantsdigsoil.com or check the links in the description for to learn about the services I offer. Transcript is available: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/522-scaling-back   Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies Funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP - https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx Video explainer of funding - https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    521 Building the Soil Comes at a Cost (Regen Ag News May 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 9:00


    (Sorry – the camera wasn't working so I just recorded with my laptop facing a sound barrier!) #RealisticRegenAg | It's always bugged me that regenerative is portrayed as a win-win-win system for the farmer, the soil, and the planet. Farmers that don't do it can be seen as farming in a backwards way. However, if it were so simple and did so much, I'm sure they'd be doing it already. The overall theme of the regenerative agriculture news this month is deflating the hype from some of the practices. It's not to say they aren't worth it, but it's not all blue skies and roses. Stay tuned, I'll cover this in the upcoming episode. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil. My name is Scott Gillespie and I work with farmers and agribusiness on climate smart agriculture. This kind of agriculture has to be scientifically proven to be good for the planet now and in the future. Just as importantly, it also must make economic sense for the farmer, both now and in the future. Go to my website www.plantsdigsoil.com or check the links in the description for to learn about the services I offer. Transcript is available: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/521-building-soil-costs-cash   Resources mentioned in the podcast: https://www.producer.com/news/rotational-grazing-merits-questioned/ https://www.producer.com/opinion/recalling-the-short-unhappy-history-of-carbon-sequestration/ https://www.agriculture.com/crops/carbon-markets/the-truth-about-soils-ability-to-sequester-carbon https://www.futureecologies.net/listen/fe-4-8-ground-truthing https://www.topcropmanager.com/spruce-ing-up-the-farm/ https://organicbiz.ca/cover-crop-management-trade-off-between-carbon-benefits-crop-yield/ https://www.topcropmanager.com/the-future-of-herbicide-resistant-weed-control/ https://www.producer.com/news/killing-pea-leaf-weevils-with-trap-crops/ https://www.potatoesincanada.com/ll-atlantic-environmental-and-yield-benefits-of-cover-crops/ https://www.producer.com/crops/there-is-no-magic-in-crop-biology/ https://www.producer.com/crops/seal-a-seed-within-a-droplet/ Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies Funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP - https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx OFCAF - https://rdar.ca/ofcaf/ My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    520 AI Assisted Agronomy (Agronomy Focus May 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 11:31


    #RealisticRegenAg | I hadn't really thought of AI Assisted Agronomy until Farmers Business Network came out with Norm. ChatGPT was trained on their own very well structured data and was able to answer common questions farmers had. I think this is an exciting development. I'll tell you why, coming right up. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil. My name is Scott Gillespie and I work with farmers and agribusiness on climate smart agriculture. This kind of agriculture has to be scientifically proven to be good for the planet now and in the future. Just as importantly, it also must make economic sense for the farmer, both now and in the future. Go to my website www.plantsdigsoil.com or check the links in the description for the services I offer. Transcript is available on the YouTube video by enabling captions or transcript. For a link to the video go to the site posting: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/520-ai-assisted-agronomy Resources mentioned in the podcast: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2107525699612 https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2023/05/05/ai-assisted-artisan-author/ https://www.futureofag.com/podcast-1/episode/37339b96/foa-361-meet-norm-fbns-ai-powered-ag-advisor-with-kit-barron-and-charles-baron https://www.fbn.com/en-ca/norm https://upstreamaginsights.substack.com/ Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies Funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP - https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx OFCAF - https://rdar.ca/ofcaf/ My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    519 Who Speaks For The River? (Book Review May 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 9:16


    #RealisticRegenAg | With the current plans to expand irrigation capacity in Southern Alberta I'm highlighting a book I read a year and half ago that covers what happened the last time a major project happened in Alberta. Join me as I discuss “Who Speaks For The River?” by Robert Girvan. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil. The podcast that supports my consulting business of the same name. I focus on #RealisticRegenAg. This means it has to be proven & profitable, benefiting farmers now and in the future. The podcast is free but if you want to go a little deeper, I encourage you to check out the community and the online course (links are in the description). If you farm in Alberta, Canada, I can help you with funding that helps you try new practices on your farm. In many cases, the cost of my consulting can be included in the application. Consulting packages start from a simple Q&A to full farm planning. Pricing reflects the independent structure of the business. You pay for the advice and that's it. I do not sell any products. I will recommend them where I see fit but I make no money from your use of anything I recommend. We can work remotely or in-person, or a combination of the two. You are not tied to long term commitments. I give you everything and you are free to implement on your own or with another company. Of course, I always love to work with people over the long term. Transcript is available on the YouTube video by enabling captions or transcript. For a link to the video go to the site posting:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/519-who-speaks-for-the-river Book link (Buy or borrow as you wish, it's not an affiliate link):https://www.robertgirvan.com/who-speaks-for-the-river/ Join the Realistic Regen Ag Community:https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/community-private-LdYiDvbkEWtmIH0GzSQ1 Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies Funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP - https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx OFCAF - https://rdar.ca/ofcaf/ My consulting packages:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    518 Spring Gap Week

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 7:38


    When I decided to do a four week cycle of episodes I knew there would be one extra week every three months. Welcome to the gap week where I talk about the format change, addressing audio quality, and ask for your feedback on how things are going. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil. The podcast that supports my consulting business of the same name. I focus on #RealisticRegenAg. This means it has to be proven & profitable, benefiting farmers now and in the future. The podcast is free but if you want to go a little deeper, I encourage you to check out the community and the online course (links are in the description). If you farm in Alberta, Canada, I can help you with funding that helps you try new practices on your farm. In many cases, the cost of my consulting can be included in the application. Consulting packages start from a simple Q&A to full farm planning. Pricing reflects the independent structure of the business. You pay for the advice and that's it. I do not sell any products. I will recommend them where I see fit but I make no money from your use of anything I recommend. We can work remotely or in-person, or a combination of the two. You are not tied to long term commitments. I give you everything and you are free to implement on your own or with another company. Of course, I always love to work with people over the long term. Transcript is available on the YouTube video by enabling captions or transcript. For a link to the video go to the site posting:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/518-spring-gap-week Join the Realistic Regen Ag Community:https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/community-private-LdYiDvbkEWtmIH0GzSQ1 Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies Funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP - https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx OFCAF - https://rdar.ca/ofcaf/ My consulting packages:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    517 Unpacking Funding Announcements (Newsletter May 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 18:43


    The latest funding to be announced is called S-CAP, which is the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Every province has its own deal and Alberta has finally announced what they are doing. I will cover this new funding, how it is relevant to your farm, what you might be able to get from it, and how I can help you receive this funding. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil. The podcast that supports my consulting business of the same name. I focus on #RealisticRegenAg. This means it has to be proven & profitable, benefiting farmers now and in the future. The podcast is free but if you want to go a little deeper, I encourage you to check out the community and the online course (links are in the description). If you farm in Alberta, Canada, I can help you with funding that helps you try new practices on your farm. In many cases, the cost of my consulting can be included in the application. Consulting packages start from a simple Q&A to full farm planning. Pricing reflects the independent structure of the business. You pay for the advice and that's it. I do not sell any products. I will recommend them where I see fit but I make no money from your use of anything I recommend. We can work remotely or in-person, or a combination of the two. You are not tied to long term commitments. I give you everything and you are free to implement on your own or with another company. Of course, I always love to work with people over the long term. Join the Realistic Regen Ag Community:https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/community-private-LdYiDvbkEWtmIH0GzSQ1 Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies Funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP - https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx OFCAF - https://rdar.ca/ofcaf/ My consulting packages:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soilYouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie Transcript is available on the YouTube video by enabling captions or transcript. For a link to the video go to the site posting:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/517-unpacking-funding-announcements --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    516 Caution on Early Success (Regen Ag News Apr 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 21:04


    #RealisticRegenAg | From early research on cover crops in dryland situations, to a cold turkey approach to going regenerative, to a farm that was regenerative organic all of them seemed to thrive on early success, but then things changed. Those themes came up in the news I looked at this month. I'll cover those stories plus other ones in this episode. *** Oops. I forgot to change the title slide (for those watching the video) before uploading. *** Join the Realistic Regen Ag Community:https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/community-private-LdYiDvbkEWtmIH0GzSQ1 Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies My grant writing (OFCAF / SCAP / etc.) service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork My consulting packages:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Links to articleshttps://csanr.wsu.edu/wateruselimitationscovercrops/https://www.noble.org/regenerative-agriculture/crops/cover-crop-confessions-mistakes-we-made-and-lessons-we-learned-and-what-were-still-learning/https://regenorganic.org/ https://www.producer.com/news/natures-path-walks-away-from-organic-farm/https://www.npr.org/2023/04/09/1168446621/businesses-face-more-and-more-pressure-from-investors-to-act-on-climate-changehttps://www.country-guide.ca/crops/crop-insurance-considering-coverage-on-intercrops/https://upstreamaginsights.substack.com/p/tracking-biostimulants-farmer-surveyhttps://www.topcropmanager.com/study-suggests-marginal-land-boosts-beneficial-insect-population/https://spudsmart.com/mustard-21-is-bringing-back-mustard-for-biofumigation/https://onvegetables.com/2023/04/03/sfr/https://www.potatoesincanada.com/the-potato-vine-crusher/https://www.realagriculture.com/2023/04/wheat-school-cultural-practices-as-effective-as-a-new-mode-of-action/ Transcript is available on the YouTube video by enabling captions or transcript. For a link to the video go to the site posting:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/516-caution-on-early-success Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    515 Regenerative Insect Management (Agronomy Focus Apr 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 18:51


    #RealisticRegenAg | Regenerative insect management takes a mindset shift. There's no silver bullets for it, but there's things that you can do to set yourself up for less pressed pressure. I'll be covering this in this upcoming episode. Join the Realistic Regen Ag Community:https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/community-private-LdYiDvbkEWtmIH0GzSQ1 Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies My grant writing (OFCAF / SCAP / etc.) service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork My consulting packages:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Transcript is available on the YouTube video by enabling captions or transcript. For a link to the video go to the site posting:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/515-regenerative-insect-management Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

    514 Prairie: A Natural History of the Heart of North America (Book Review April 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 16:15


    #RealisticRegenAg | I fell in love with the Prairies as soon as I moved out here nearly two decades ago. When I saw this book, it immediately called to me. She goes back to geological history to set the stage for who lives here now and what the future of this area is. Join me in this episode where I review this book and hopefully encourage you to read it yourself. Publishers site https://greystonebooks.com/products/prairie(Buy or borrow from wherever you please. This is not an affiliate link. I do not make any money from this review) Join the Realistic Regen Ag Community:https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/community-private-LdYiDvbkEWtmIH0GzSQ1 Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies My grant writing (OFCAF / SCAP / etc.) service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork My consulting packages:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Transcript is available on the YouTube video by enabling captions or transcript.For a link to the video go to the site posting:https://whttps://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/514-prairie-book-review Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter  Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com  Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoilLinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie/message

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