MO Crops Podcast

On this episode of the podcast, the Justins catch up with Amy Beth Dowdy, otherwise known as the MO Rice Lady. Amy Beth is one of the most renowned rice consultants in Missouri and the Mid-south. The three talk about how rice production has changed over the years, what struggles Missouri rice is facing this year, and struggles to come. Transcriptions for all episodes of the MO Crops Podcast can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ONsIvN2K5JSQMbzR9a3gK-WJEd9OUrjL

On this episode of the podcast, Justin sits down with the new soybean agronomist and extension specialist for the University of Missouri, Dr. Andre Reis. The two discuss Andre's background and experience as well as his plans for upcoming work and outreach efforts. Andre Reis: areis@missouri.edu Transcriptions for all episodes of the MO Crops Podcast can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ONsIvN2K5JSQMbzR9a3gK-WJEd9OUrjL  

On this episode of the MO Crops Podcast, the guys from the Delta Center sit down to talk about the upcoming cotton planting season. They cover most of the major issues surrounding pre-plant decisions. Transcriptions for all episodes of the MO Crops Podcast can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ONsIvN2K5JSQMbzR9a3gK-WJEd9OUrjL

On this episode of the podcast, the Justins talk with Dr. Jordon Wade with the MU Soil Health Assesment Center. They discuss what soil health is, how testing can be beneficial, and what types of information can be collected.  Transcriptions for all episodes of the MO Crops Podcast can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ONsIvN2K5JSQMbzR9a3gK-WJEd9OUrjL

In this episode of the MO Crops Podcast, Justin talks with James Rose of Southern States Drones, LLC. They discuss the technology and utility of utilizing drones to apply pesiticides and fertilizers in cropping systems. Transcriptions for all episodes of the MO Crops Podcast can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ONsIvN2K5JSQMbzR9a3gK-WJEd9OUrjL

On this episode of the podcast, both Justins, Bradley, and Chase discuss what they have learned throughout the offseason in conferences and how that is influencing their future projects in 2023. Transcriptions for all episodes of the MO Crops Podcast can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ONsIvN2K5JSQMbzR9a3gK-WJEd9OUrjL

On this episode of the MO Crops Podcast, Justin shares his 2022 experiences in extension and research for corn, soybean, and peanuts. He hits the highlights of some exciting research projects that were initiated in 2022 and will continue to be conducted into 2023.

On this episode of the MO Crops Podcast, the Justins sit down and discuss the 2022 rice season. The guys discuss what happened from an extension perspective as well as some data and results coming out of the MU Rice Agronomy program.  Transcriptions for all episodes of the MO Crops Podcast can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ONsIvN2K5JSQMbzR9a3gK-WJEd9OUrj  

On this episode of the MO Crops podcast, Justin talks with Dr. Mandy Bish, IPM coordinator for the University of Missouri. They talk about Mandy's responsibilities, her program goals, and how she is impacting Missouri agriculture. https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/plant-diagnostic-clinic https://scndiagnostics.com/ https://ipm.missouri.edu/ Transcriptions for all episodes of the MO Crops Podcast can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ONsIvN2K5JSQMbzR9a3gK-WJEd9OUrjL

On this episode, Justin and Bradley sit down and look back on the 2022 cotton season. What worked and what didn't? What was worth remembering and worth forgetting? And what did some of our research tell us this year? All of these and more are answered as we review our season. Transcriptions for all episodes of the MO Crops Podcast can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ONsIvN2K5JSQMbzR9a3gK-WJEd9OUrjL  

On this episode of the podcast, Justin sits down cotton broker Barry Bean to discuss the story of cotton after it is picked and ginned. The two also talk about cotton markets, where they have been and where they are going and discuss recent sustainability movements within the cotton industry. To learn more about Bean and Bean Cotton Co. visit http://beancotton.com/ Transcriptions for all episodes of the MO Crops Podcast can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ONsIvN2K5JSQMbzR9a3gK-WJEd9OUrjL  

On this episode of the podcast, the guys talk with Ben Brown, an economist for the University of Missouri. During their discussion, the four talk about 2023 crop markets and potential supply issues that may be looming.  Transcriptions for all episodes of the MO Crops Podcast can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ONsIvN2K5JSQMbzR9a3gK-WJEd9OUrjL

On this episode of the MO Crops Podcast, the guys connect with Gary Wheeler, CEO of Missouri Soybeans. Gary talks with the guys about the history of MO Soy as an organization and their efforts in promoting soybean products and Missouri producers globally. For more information about Missouri Soybeans visit https://mosoy.org/ Transcriptions for all episodes of the MO Crops Podcast can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ONsIvN2K5JSQMbzR9a3gK-WJEd9OUrjL

On this episode of the podcast, the Justin's talk with Mollie Buckler from US Rice Producers Association. They discuss the history and mission of USRPA and their efforts to represent rice producers and preserve rice as a sustainable crop.  To find out more about USRPA visit https://usriceproducers.com/ Info about the Missiouri Rice Council can be found at https://www.missouririce.com/ Transcriptions for all episodes of the MO Crops Podcast can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ONsIvN2K5JSQMbzR9a3gK-WJEd9OUrjL

On this episode of the podcast, we had two guests stop by the podcast booth at FDREEC Field Day 2022. First, we had U.S. Senator Roy Blunt stop by and talk about Missouri agriculture from his perspective. Second, we had Chase Floyd join us to talk about his future as the Extension Crop Protection Specialist starting in January.  Transcriptions for all episodes of the MO Crops Podcast can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ONsIvN2K5JSQMbzR9a3gK-WJEd9OUrjL  

On this episode of the podcast, Justin talks with Sam Polly, state director of pesticide saftey for the University of Missouri. Justin and Sam discuss the Pesticide Safety progam and Sam's goals in protecting agriculture against over regulation.  Transcriptions for all episodes of the MO Crops Podcast can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ONsIvN2K5JSQMbzR9a3gK-WJEd9OUrjL

On this episode of the MO Crops Podcast, the guys take a break from the guests and give updates on what has taken place so far this year from research and extension perspectives. We hear from the cotton agronomy, rice agronomy, and soil and cropping systems programs. Also, the guys discuss key dates coming up in the next few months where listeners can come and participate in scouting schools and field days.  - Delta Soybean Scouting School: 8/18/22 @ 8:30 am at the Fisher Delta REEC. Email cuvacai@missouri.edu for more info and to register. - MO Rice Field Day: 8/23/22 @8 am at the Missouri Rice Merchandising Council Research Farm near Glennonville, MO -Fisher Delta REEC Field Day: 8/26/22 @9 am at the Fisher Delta REEC For more information about field days, contact Justin Calhoun at jscgvf@missouri.edu Transcriptions for all episodes of the MO Crops Podcast can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ONsIvN2K5JSQMbzR9a3gK-WJEd9OUrjL  

On this episode of the MO Crops podcast, the guys visit with Dr. Chris Daubert who serves as Vice Chancellor and Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri. Dean Daubert discussess the structure of the college, it's goal, and the success the college has had under his leadership.  More information about CAFNR can be found at https://cafnr.missouri.edu/. Transcriptions for all episodes of the MO Crops Podcast can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ONsIvN2K5JSQMbzR9a3gK-WJEd9OUrjL  

In this episode of the MO Crops Podcast, Bradley and Justin talk with Eddie and Zeke Lomax from Lomax Consulting. The guys discuss their consulting business and the challenges they and their producers have faced during this season.  Transcriptions for all episodes of the MO Crops Podcast can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ONsIvN2K5JSQMbzR9a3gK-WJEd9OUrjL

On this episode of the MO Crops Podcast, the Justins talk with Jarrod Hardke, rice agronomist for the University of Arkansas. The guys talk updates on what the crop situation is like at this point for 2022 and discuss what both states are working on with regard to research interests and recomendations.  Transcriptions for all episodes of the MO Crops Podcast can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ONsIvN2K5JSQMbzR9a3gK-WJEd9OUrjL  

On this episode of the MO Crops podcast, we sit down with Ginger Rowsey from the Delta Farm Press. Ginger discusses the job of an ag journalist and what it takes to get a quality story out to the ag community.  Transcriptions for all episodes of the MO Crops Podcast can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ONsIvN2K5JSQMbzR9a3gK-WJEd9OUrjL

Ever wonder about the process that goes into breeding todays soybean varieties? On this episode of the MO Crops podcast, Justin sits down with a couple of guys in the MU soybean breeding program, Mike and Caio, to discuss the details that go into a successful soybean breeding program. Transcriptions for all episodes of the MO Crops Podcast can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ONsIvN2K5JSQMbzR9a3gK-WJEd9OUrjL

On this episode of the MO Crops Podcast, we sit down with Pat Guinan, state extension specialist in climatology. In our discussion, we talk about the weather we've experienced this spring and his expectations for the coming growing season. We also discuss what is happening weather wise around the country and how future shifts in weather patterns may effect our cropping systems.  http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/realTime/maps/index.php http://climate.missouri.edu/ Transcriptions for all episodes of the MO Crops Podcast can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ONsIvN2K5JSQMbzR9a3gK-WJEd9OUrjL?usp=sharing

On this weeks episode of the MO Crops Podcast, Drs. Justin Calhoun and Justin Chlapecka sit down with Rance Daniels, a row-rice producer in Missouri. Rance discusses how he got started with row-rice, what works for him, and what doesn't work. The guys also briefly discuss the Missouri Rice Merchandising Council and their support of research in Missouri.  Transcriptions for all episodes of the MO Crops Podcast can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ONsIvN2K5JSQMbzR9a3gK-WJEd9OUrjL?usp=sharing

There are some new faces in MU Extension at the Fisher Delta Research Center in Portageville, MO. Hear those scientists talk about who they are, their research plans for 2022, and about their vision for the new MO Crops Podcast.