Podcasts about Agriculture

There's something growing in East St. Louis. In greenhouses and hydroponic farms, the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Food, Agriculture and Nutrition Innovation Center is bringing scientists, researchers and students together. In this episode, we meet two people pushing the boundaries of plant science in East St. Louis. Vertigreens founder Tova Feinberg shares her experiences growing lettuce in hydroponic farms stacked to the ceiling in shipping containers. Then we meet plant scientist Antonio Brazelton, who has spent years growing and studying different heirloom varieties of collard greens at the JJK FAN Center.

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On this, our 341st Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss two lives well-lived, both of which ended on August 31, 2026: our beloved labrador Maddie, and Wendell Berry. Maddie was adventurous and loyal; she helped raise our children; and she gave unconditional love. Wendell Berry was a writer, an environmentalist, and a philosopher and defender of the land, and of traditional ways of being and doing. He died at 92 at his home in Kentucky, having lived a deep life farming, thinking, and writing.*****Our sponsors:Timeline: Accelerate the clearing of damaged mitochondria to improve strength and endurance: Go to www.timeline.com/darkhorse and use code darkhorse for 20% off your order.Cowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code Darkhorse at https://cowboycolostrum.com/darkhorse.CrowdHealth: Pay for healthcare with crowdfunding instead of insurance. It's way better. Use code DarkHorse at http://JoinCrowdHealth.com to get 1st 3 months for $99/month.*****Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur book, A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned)Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.orgMusic: "Marble Machine" by WintergatanThis track can be downloaded for free at www.wintergatan.netFree License to use this track in your video can be downloaded at www.wintergatan.net*****Mentioned in this episode:Wendell Berry in 2012 in Humanities: https://www.neh.gov/humanities/2012/mayjune/conversation/wendell-berry-landsmaBerry obit in NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/us/wendell-berry-dead.htmThe Peace of Wild Things: https://amzn.to/4zQkzE6  (commission earned)The Unsettling of America: Culture & Agriculture: https://amzn.to/4zTQV0S (commission earned)*****Timestamps:00:00:00 A Rough One Today00:02:07 Sponsor: Timeline00:06:01 Sponsor: Cowboy Colostrum00:09:09 Sponsor: CrowdHealth00:11:22 We Lost Maddie on Monday00:14:01 Why Does She Love Me Unconditionally?00:15:38 Dogs May Save the World00:18:03 The Longest-Standing Domesticate00:20:53 Cats See Mothers, Dogs See a Team00:23:43 Please Wait for Dad to Get Home00:30:50 Why We Buried Her Ourselves00:37:26 Sun Lakes and a Dog With a Job00:43:09 Photographs of Maddie00:45:57 Grief Is the Downside of Love00:48:07 What We Surrender to the Market00:55:58 Wendell Berry, 1934-202601:01:02 The Unsettling of America01:02:25 Monoculture of Crops and of Ideas01:07:23 The Cult of the Future01:13:53 Manifesto: The Mad Farmer01:16:46 A Meeting, and GoodbyeSupport the show

Craig Turner of StoneX is guest market analyst this afternoon plus Kip Tom, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture, joins us to talk about USDA's rollout of modernizing NASS. Nick Tsiolis of Farmer's Keeper has mid-week cash market update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FSA Programs Available During Dry Times Preventing Runovers in Agriculture, Part 1 Preventing Runovers in Agriculture, Part 2   00:01:05 – FSA Programs Available During Dry Times: Today's show begins with David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he reminds producers about deadlines and programs that could benefit them during these dry times. Farmers.gov   00:12:05 – Preventing Runovers in Agriculture, Part 1: Mitch Ricketts, K-State professor of agricultural safety and health, continues the show as he explains what scenarios usually take place when runovers happen in agriculture. He discusses what safety precautions he encourages for operators, parents and children.   00:23:05 – Preventing Runovers in Agriculture, Part 2: The farm safety conversation with Mitch ends the show where he notes a few resources for those wanting more information.  Marshfield - Children Agricultural Health and Safety     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

*The Texas sorghum harvest is moving forward.  *Farmer sentiment improved last month.   *American Ag Credit is suing Double J Lamb for unpaid loans tied to the shutdown Double J processing facility in San Angelo. *Texas High Plains farmers are adapting to declining irrigation water supplies.  *August was hot and dry.  So what does the fall forecast look like?  *There are now only two active screwworm cases in Texas.  *There was no rainfall at all in August in the Lower Coastal Bend. *There are new methods of determining lameness earlier in herd bulls. 

Shark Farmer Podcast — Chandler Janes In this episode of Shark Farmer, Rob talks with Chandler Janes of Urbana, Illinois about life, farming, faith, and the path that shaped her career in agriculture. Chandler shares how growing up in central Illinois, losing her dad unexpectedly at a young age, and finding her place on the family farm influenced both her personal life and professional journey.They kick things off with a lively conversation about Beck's Hybrids' big event and the energy of ag shows, including how farmers and ag professionals tend to bring a more positive attitude than the average trade show crowd. Chandler, who works on the digital marketing team at Beck's, talks about the trust farmers place in seed decisions and how the rewards program has helped build long-term confidence on her farm.From there, the conversation turns more personal. Chandler opens up about studying agriculture leadership education at the University of Illinois, then earning a master's degree in agriculture production after her father passed away unexpectedly when she was 20. She talks honestly about grief, faith, and how the loss pushed her to stay close to home, support the family farm, and build a life in Champaign-Urbana.The episode also explores: Chandler's role in agriculture marketing and social media Her experience working for an ag agency and Precision Planting A memorable trip to Germany through an agriculture policy program How she and her husband Connor learned to farm together The realities of raising a young child while balancing work and farm life Why authenticity matters more than polish in interviews and leadership Chandler's perspective is grounded, thoughtful, and refreshingly honest. She talks about resilience not as a buzzword, but as something shaped by real life — tragedy, responsibility, family, and choosing to keep moving forward. Key Takeaways Farm shows and ag events can create a uniquely positive, community-driven atmosphere. Loss and adversity can reshape career direction and personal purpose. Authenticity builds stronger connection than a polished persona. Expanding your network and job shadowing are powerful ways to enter agriculture careers. Family, faith, and adaptability are central to Chandler's life and work. Memorable Themes Resilience after loss Faith in difficult seasons Family farming and shared responsibility Agriculture careers for young women Marketing, communication, and leadership in ag Guest Bio Chandler Janes is an agriculture marketing professional from Urbana, Illinois, with experience in social media, paid media, dealership marketing, and ag communications. She works for Beck's Hybrids and remains closely involved in her family farm while balancing work, motherhood, and community life.

As a fifth generation row-crop farmer in the Northern Neck of Virginia, P.J. Haynie III shares how important generational knowledge, networking, and technologies are to successful farming and business development. In this episode, P.J. talks with Jeff, Mary, and Eric about the farming legacy of his family and how they have adapted and innovated through the years to enhance the return on investment of their time, labor, equipment, and technologies. Through generational technology and sharing of information, P.J. and his family are able to monitor trends in soil health, manage cover crops and plant residue to cope with extremely wet and dry seasons, suppress weeds, and retain as much moisture as possible. Similarly, P.J. emphasizes he is best person to tell the story of his farm and his family's legacy of farm business management and ecological soil stewardship. Along with storytelling, networking is a critical element for learning and staying competitive. Since joining and helping to found the National Black Growers Council in 2009, P.J. has benefited from his relationships and interactions with other black row-crop farmers. P.J. studied and graduated with a degree in Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Tech. While at Virginia Tech, P.J. was the president of the university's chapter of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS). P.J. currently serves as a director on the National Black Growers Council's board.Tune in, like, and subscribe anywhere you get your podcasts or 4thesoil.org/podcastAs always, we encourage you to cooperate with other farmers, graziers, and gardeners for peer-to-peer learning. We can all be 4 The Soil, for the future! Here is how with four principles: 1) Keep the soil covered -- Cover crops are our friends;2) Minimize soil disturbance -- Be gentle, take it easy;3) Maximize living roots year-round -- Keep roots growing; and4) Energize with diversity -- Thrive with diversity.If you are interested in art and framing the 4 The Soil posters for your office or home, the 16” by 20” posters are available for purchase and printing as single posters or a set of five posters. Additionally, 4 The Soil gear and swag is available for purchase at https://4-the-soil.printify.me/If you have questions about soil and water conservation practices, or soil health principles, call or visit a USDA Service Center, a Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District office, or your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office.  4 the Soil: A Conversation is made possible with funding support from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and The Agua Fund. Partners include USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service; Virginia Cooperative Extension; Virginia State University; Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation; and other members of the Virginia Soil Health Coalition.Disclaimer: Views expressed on this podcast are those of each individual guest.To download a copy of this, or any other show, visit the website 4thesoil.org. Music used during today's program is courtesy of the Flip Charts. All rights reserved. 4 the Soil: A Conversation is produced by On the Farm Radio in collaboration with Virginia Tech's School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Virginia State University, and the Virginia Soil Health Coalition. The host and co-hosts are Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt.

09/01/26: Ed Schafer was elected governor in 1992 and was reelected to a second term in 1996. He was appointed Secretary of Agriculture by President George W. Bush in 2007. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney Lovrien dominated two rings in 2026 – in softball as a state champ pitcher for Clarksville and at the county and state fair for both steers and pigs. We talk life balance and what's next.

Title: Food: The Ultimate Messenger  In this episode, we're looking at a warming world through a lens you may not expect: your dinner plate. Our guest is Mike Hoffmann, who has spent his career helping people understand the impacts of carbon pollution through the foods we all love and need. Mike has written on the subject for outlets including The Hill, Fortune, Medium, and USA Today, and is the lead author of Our Changing Menu: Climate Change and the Foods We Love and Need, published by Cornell Press in 2021. He's also delivered a TEDx Talk, "Climate Change: It's Time to Raise Our Voices," and has given more than 150 related talks over the course of his career. Mike grew up on a one-cow dairy farm, served in the Marines during the Vietnam War, and went on to hold multiple leadership roles at Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, where he now holds the title of Professor Emeritus. As he puts it, he intends to keep telling this story for as long as he can.  The conversation opens with a snapshot of where things stand this fall with extreme weather, from wildfires and rising heat to the incoming El Niño, setting the stage for the deeper conversation about food. From there, Mike explains why he chose food as his entry point into this story rather than energy, sea level rise, or extreme weather, and what makes it such a powerful and relatable way to reach people. He and host Shannon Maganiezin dig into how food itself is changing due to excess greenhouse gases (GHGs), including troubling shifts in nutritional quality, the vitamins, proteins, and essential minerals that our diets depend on.  Mike also shares a story about pizza, one he's found to be a surprisingly effective way to illustrate the far-reaching effects of a warming climate on the foods we love, drawn from the many presentations he's given on the topic. The discussion turns to his teaching at Cornell, where he leads a course called Using the Power of Food to Confront Climate Change, and what he's learned from working with the next generation on these issues. The episode closes on a call to action: Mike's belief that food is the ultimate messenger for telling this story, and the potential for real change if more people start talking about and sharing it, including producers, food media, consumer groups, and chefs.  Tune in for a conversation that reframes carbon and other GHG pollution as something we all encounter three times a day and hear why one of the field's most experienced voices believes food may be our best tool yet for getting people to listen.   

*Texas grain thieves have been caught.  *Texas has reached a significant milestone in the screwworm fight.  *The opening of the Mexican border for cattle imports is restoring an important supply chain for Texas feedlots. *North Central Texas wildfires have caused a lot of damage. *Landowners in the Texas High Plains have been approached by data center developers.  *The Department of Labor is changing the way it calculates H2A wage rates.  *A new plan from the White House to import foreign beef could deal a significant blow to U.S. cattle ranchers. *Sheep and goats are susceptible to screwworms.  

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Dr. Lauren Ponisio is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Oregon. Lauren's research revolves around preserving and restoring bee populations in agricultural areas and other natural habitats. She is interested in understanding the distribution and health of different populations of native bees. When she's not working, you can often find Lauren in her garden. She has been an avid gardener since childhood, and she currently has a thriving garden with lots of vegetables and plants to attract bees and other pollinators. She received her B.S. degree in biology with honors in ecology and evolution, as well as her M.S. degree in biology, from Stanford University. Lauren was awarded her Ph.D. from the Department of Environmental Science Policy and Management at the University of California, Berkeley. She conducted postdoctoral research at UC, Berkeley afterwards, and she served on the faculty University of California, Riverside before recently accepting her current position at the University of Oregon. Lauren received graduate fellowships from the National Science Foundation and the National Institute for Food and Agriculture, as well as a Postdoctoral Fellowship from the Berkeley Institute for Data Science. She was also named among the Global Food Initiative's "30 Under 30" in Food Systems in 2016. In our interview, Lauren shares more about her life and science.

Native American ranchers and beef producers are among those pushing back against President Donald Trump's initiative to import cheap foreign beef to lower consumer prices. Critics of the plan say it will do little reduce prices and undercuts producers in this country who are already facing major industry headwinds including drought, unpredictable policies, and high operating costs. The American cattle herd numbers are slowly recovering after reaching a historic low. We'll hear from industry experts about what would truly help them and consumers alike. Beef producers aren’t the only agriculture industry having trouble getting traction. Staffing cuts at the U.S. Department of Agriculture are blamed for complications and delays in how existing and prospective producers get basic federal support in the form of low-interest loans, grants, and technical assistance that was once widely available. We'll talk with one Native farmer who was forced to bypass USDA support after years of delay. GUESTS Marjorie Lantana (Navajo), northwest vice president of the New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association Alexandra Carlisle (Navajo), assistant agent at the University of Arizona tribal extension program Zachariah Ben (Diné), owner and co-founder of Bidii Baby Foods Tom Paterson, president of the New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association

What is the ideal age at first calving for Holstein heifers? Brad examines a Zoetis study of nearly 130,000 cows from 74 dairy herds. Although heifers calving at 26 months produced slightly more projected first-lactation milk, those calving around 23 months produced more cumulative milk through two lactations, remained in the herd longer, and generated greater modeled net income.Replacement risk increased substantially as calving age rose, reaching about 35% for heifers calving at 27 months compared with 17% at 21 months. By 27 months, modeled net income was approximately $650 lower than for the 23-month group because the small milk-production advantage did not offset additional rearing costs and earlier removal from the herd.The findings support targeting 22 to 23 months—but only when heifers are adequately grown. Brad explains why producers should monitor body weight alongside age, evaluate the costly tail of late-calving heifers, and consider cumulative production and survival rather than relying solely on projected 305-day milk.Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Linkedin -> The Moos RoomTwitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension WebsiteAgriAmerica Podcast Directory 

Stronger commodity prices may be creating opportunities for farmers, but fertilizer and energy costs continue to add uncertainty to farm margins. In this episode of FMH InsureCast, StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville joins FMH's Dave DeCapp and Ken Ripley to discuss what's driving fertilizer markets, how global supply conditions are affecting input prices, and what farmers may want to consider as they plan ahead.They cover:• What global fertilizer markets could mean for input costs• Why producers might consider layering fertilizer purchases • How commodity prices and input costs factor into margin coverage• Margin Coverage Option (MCO) and Margin Protection considerations• What producers should discuss with their crop insurance agents before the September 30 deadlineWith crop prices, fertilizer costs, and global markets all moving at once, understanding how these factors work together can help producers make more informed risk management decisions.MCO and Margin Protection have a September 30 deadline for the upcoming crop year. Talk with your crop insurance agent about your operation, expected county yields, and whether margin-based coverage may fit your risk management plan.Subscribe to FMH InsureCast for more crop insurance and agriculture industry insights for farmers and crop insurance agents.#CropInsurance #Agriculture #Farming #FertilizerPrices #FarmMargins #RiskManagement #MCO #MarginProtection

Text the show! Beef is more expensive than ever.So why aren't America's ranchers getting rich?Because here's the part almost nobody tells you:The rancher doesn't really set the price. And neither do you.In today's Monologue Monday, Chad follows the American food system from the meat case backward — through cattle processors, patented seeds, tractor software, poultry contracts, government regulation and the $390 billion Farm Bill.And the same pattern keeps appearing.The farmer owns the land. He owns the equipment. He owns the debt. He owns the weather. He owns the risk.But somebody else increasingly owns the door.This episode isn't about hating corporations or asking Washington to set prices.It's about something much more basic:Competition.Why are there so few buyers for American cattle?Why can a farmer grow patented seed but not necessarily replant it?Why did farmers have to fight for access to software needed to repair tractors they already bought?And why does Washington keep spending billions "helping farmers" without creating more places for those farmers to actually sell what they produce?By the end, Chad gives you three questions you can use far beyond agriculture:How many doors are there? Am I paying for work — or permission? And what's actually on the docket?Count the doors. Follow the permission. Read the docket.

Cara Price (2025-present), Academic Advisor for Cal Poly's College of Agriculture, Food, & Environmental Sciences (CAFES) working directly with Experience Industry Management (EIM), sits down and talks with Dr. Brian Greenwood (Cal Poly EIM) about her pivot to academia and college advising and her life and career to date.

*Mexican feeder cattle are fetching a good price.  *NASA was in the Texas Panhandle last week.   *The Texas Cattle Feeders Association's annual meeting will be in Oklahoma City.   *Texas High Plains landowners have been approached by data center developers.  *Farmers and ranchers are discussing agricultural policy issues.  *Cattle coming across the border from Mexico go through a stringent inspection process.  *The pasture mealybug is spreading across Texas pastures.  *Platelet rich plasma is commonly used in horse joints. 

Canada could expand its non-U.S. goods exports by an additional $146 billion by 2035, with agri-food representing a primary growth driver, according to a new report by PwC. Capturing these international opportunities, however, requires overcoming significant infrastructure and trade logistics gaps and maybe even trade-offs between supply chains. To unpack the logistics requirements and strategic... Read More

Farmers walk an agricultural tightrope: use too little fertilizer and crops fail. Use too much, and it washes away, polluting local water.

Au sommaire :Les ministres se réunissent en séminaire pour préparer un budget difficile à la veille d'une présidentielle, avec notamment une réforme des arrêts maladie pour faire des économies.Les États-Unis mènent une double offensive contre l'Iran, avec des frappes militaires et de nouvelles sanctions économiques qui impactent durement l'économie iranienne.Un malus de jusqu'à 50% du prix de vente est instauré sur les produits des plateformes de fast fashion comme Temu et Shein, dans le but de limiter leur expansion.Les marchés financiers réagissent au discours du président de la Réserve fédérale américaine, qui annonce une politique monétaire plus restrictive.Le gouvernement français annonce un plan d'aide pour l'agriculture et un plan de relance à venir.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In 1883 Joseph Moss, regarded as the wealthiest black man in Kimberley, stood before the newly formed Africander League in the diamond mining city. Africander spelled A F R I C A N D E R. It which was not what you'd imagine, the Africander League was made up of black and coloured men before whom Moss pronounced “We are Africans — we are not like Englishmen, who return to their own land. You are not here for a certain period to make money alone and then return to England to make yourselves great men…” Moss looked around the room at the faces of black and brown “…You are born here, your interest is here…” Because South Africa was not their place of birth, most Englishmen in Kimberley did not view it as their homeland. Within a generation, however, their descendants born on South African soil would be confronted with a historic question of identity: were they British, or were they South African? As Moss spoke he would have been aware of a similar sentiment amongst Dutch speaking South Africans, a rising Afrikaner nationalism. There were only two main differences between the Africanders and the Afrikaners One was a matter of spelling - the black League was spelled Africander and the Dutch Bond was spelt Afrikaner. Secondly, the black Africanders of Kimberley spoke English, while the white spoke Dutch as well the new taal of South Africa, Afrikaans. It is one of the overriding historical facts of the last 150 years that so much resonated between these people and yet, so much was going to end up segregating them. Both of these Afrikaners regarded Africa as their homeland, yet were feited to spend their days separated because of the perceived differences based on skin colour. IT was a surface difference and by the late 1880s, that difference was being reinforced by English politicians and millionaires in South Africa like Cecil John Rhodes. As the diamond and gold mines developed and the ownership crystalised around a handful of men, vast changes were taking place across southern Africa, the future was swiveling about on the fulcrum of politics. Farming interests dominated local settler politics, and in the Cape more scientific farming practices advanced rapidly with the establishment of the Department of Agriculture. There was another struggle on the go in the colony - between a progressive largely English-speaking modernising elite, and poorer, more conservative sheep farmers. From the mid-1880s onwards, Cape legislation was introduced making it compulsory to dip sheep in order to curb infection. This gave rise to the most wide-spread popular agitation among Dutch speaking Afrikaners — agitation which threatened to split the party representing their interests, the Afrikaner Bond. It further reinforced the ethnic solidarity between Afrikaners on isolated sheep farms of the northern Cape in particular. And living next door to these farmers were the mine owners of Kimberley, led by Cecil John Rhodes. Throughout the late 1880s, Cecil John Rhodes had maintained links with his British-based network of mine owners and financiers by sending storms of telegrams and letters, and maintained an excellent engagement with Cape politicians. By the time of gold discoveries, he had built a much closer working relationship with Afrikaners too, much to the surprise of most considering that he was an imperialist who loved Latin and Greek, and Afrikaans was not Greek to him. In February 1887 Cecil formed Goldfields of South Africa with Charles Rudd who is another to loom large in South African history. At first Goldfields spluttered along, with most of it's slim profits being invested into De Beers, and his new venture, the British South Africa Company. Rhodes began to schmooze Transvaal politicians which was quite difficult seeing that he couldn't speak Afrikaans, or Dutch, or in fact, any South African language.

Join us today as we speak with Judy Cardin about the best plants to grow in your garden for attracting bumblebees. Her plant recommendations: Dutchman's Breeches; Virginia Bluebells; Giant Lavender Hyssop; Giant Yellow Hyssop; Joe Pye Weed; Culver's Root; Thistle; Great Blue Lobelia; Bottle Gentian; Asters; Goldenrod; Virginia Waterleaf; Jacob's Ladder; Wild Geranium; Wld Bergamot; Mountain Mint; Anise Hyssop. Shrub recommendations: American Plum; Dwarfbush Honeysuckle; Shrubby St. Johnswort; Lead Plant; and New Jersey Tea. We also discuss the concern about the vanishing Rusty-Patched bumblebee. Judy Cardin is a bumble bee expert and educator with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource's community science program Wisconsin Bumble Bee Brigade. When Judy retired as Bureau Director with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection 7 years ago, she transitioned her 50 year passion for nature and gardening into her retirement career: sharing her knowledge of bumble bees, how to restore yard and community spaces to native habitat that will support native wildlife, in particular bumble bees and pollinators. She has trained a wide range of audiences, including Master Gardener and Master Naturalist classes, school teachers, and the PBS Garden expo. Judy is also the administrator of the Wisconsin/Midwest Bumble Bee Observers Facebook page. Educator, WDNR Bumble Bee Brigade Citizen Science ProgramUW-Madison Arboretum volunteer, mentored on native plants by Susan Carpenter, Arboretum Native Plant CuratorChair, Friends of the UW-Madison Arboretum Grass to Garden Program, Co-chair FOA Native Plant SaleWild Ones Native Plant Certification InstructorConverted her urban yard to over 350 native plant species and 25,000 native plants.She is a Bee surveyor: conducted hundreds of surveys for Bumble Bee Brigade, UWArboretum, and the USGS. Contributing author, Nature Magazine research article on finding Rusty patched bumble bees:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-46861-8Author "Rusty Patched Bumble Bee Floral Phenology" https://online.flippingbook.com/view/810946527/Administrator, Wisconsin/Midwest Bumble Bee Observers Facebook page.Join Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 25 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife, for twice-monthly discussions about restoring native habitat and helping the birds in your backyard. Send your questions about birds and native gardening to birdhuggerpodcast@gmail.com. (PG-13) St. Dymphna Press, LLC.

After serving as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Ezra Taft Benson returned to full-time service as an Apostle and became one of the most influential—and sometimes controversial—leaders in modern Latter-day Saint history. In this episode of Church History Matters, Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths examine Elder Benson's post-Washington years, including his outspoken warnings about communism during the Cold War, his strong advocacy for constitutional principles and free-market economics, his criticism of government welfare programs, and the debates surrounding his association with conservative political movements such as the John Birch Society. They explore how his political views were received both inside and outside the Church and how Church leaders worked to keep the Church politically neutral despite the personal convictions of individual Apostles. The episode also traces the remarkable transformation of Ezra Taft Benson's public ministry after he became the 13th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Rather than emphasizing politics, President Benson focused the Church on what he believed mattered most: becoming true disciples of Jesus Christ through daily scripture study and repentance. His landmark call for members to flood the earth with the Book of Mormon renewed worldwide interest in the keystone scripture of the Restoration, while his unforgettable teachings on pride, humility, and the Atonement of Jesus Christ continue to influence Latter-day Saints around the world. Join Scott and Casey as they separate history from myth, examine the historical context surrounding President Benson's political legacy, and discover how his prophetic ministry ultimately centered on Christ, the Book of Mormon, and the invitation for every disciple to come unto Him. Topics covered in this episode: Ezra Taft Benson after leaving Washington, D.C. Cold War fears and anti-communism The John Birch Society and political controversy Government welfare, self-reliance, and constitutional principles Republican politics and Church neutrality Becoming President of the Church Flooding the earth with the Book of Mormon "Beware of Pride" and the call to humility President Benson's lasting prophetic legacy #ChurchHistoryMatters #EzraTaftBenson #BookofMormon #LDSHistory #ChurchHistory #Restoration #JesusChrist #ScriptureStudy #Pride #Humility #ScottWoodward #CaseyGriffiths

On this episode of the MyAgLife podcast, Kristin Platts talks with television host, producer and former Disney executive Pat Pattison for a preview of his upcoming presentation, "Building Trust at Scale," at the 2026 Innovating California Agri-Marketing Summit.Pattison discusses why authentic human storytelling matters even more as AI reshapes marketing, the value of putting a recognizable person behind a brand and why he considers this a "golden age of marketing." He also shares his thoughts on taking creative risks, finding mentors and telling agriculture's stories to audiences beyond the industry.Hear more from Pattison at the Innovating California Agri-Marketing Summit, Sept. 22 in Visalia.Learn more about the Agri-Marketing Summit and register: https://jcsmarketinginc.com/ams-attendees/Learn more about Pat: https://patpattison.net/

*New developments will help the fight against screwworms.  *Many harvested farm fields will be full of dove hunters soon.   *There's a growing interest in raising sheep in the Texas High Plains.  *New conservation investments will benefit working ranches in Texas.*Farm groups sent a letter to President Trump regarding his plan to import foreign ground beef.  *Those imports of tariff free foreign beef will begin this week.  *Dry weather is taking a toll on crops and livestock on the Texas Rolling Plains.  *A researcher has developed a tool to predict Chronic Wasting Disease in deer.  

Agriculture runs on more than data.It runs on judgment.The experienced operator who knows when the weather forecast doesn't quite feel right. The manager who can recognize a problem before it shows up clearly in the numbers. The farmer who has spent 20 years learning which constraints matter most when there is no perfect answer.But much of that knowledge has never been written down—and as experienced farmers and operators leave the industry, it can disappear with them.In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, Paul sits down with Shail Khiyara, CEO of SWARM Engineering and co-author of Agentic Artificial Intelligence, to explore how AI could change that.Shail argues that the biggest opportunity isn't replacing the operator. It's giving operators the ability to combine decades of human experience with real-time data, optimization, and AI-supported decision-making.They explore the “decision gap” between when information becomes available and when a good decision actually gets made, why operators lose enormous amounts of time gathering and reconciling information, and how decision fatigue causes valuable opportunities to simply go unaddressed.The conversation also digs into the difference between general-purpose AI tools and vertical AI designed specifically for agriculture, why context may matter more than raw intelligence, and how farmers should identify their first AI use cases.From forage harvest decisions on a dairy farm to fruit allocation and global seafood supply chains, this episode moves AI away from hype and toward a much more practical question:Can AI help the people who actually run agriculture make better decisions, faster, without losing the human judgment that made them good operators in the first place?MEET THE GUESTShail Khiyara is the CEO of SWARM, a decision intelligence company for the operators who feed the world, and the co-author of "Agentic Artificial Intelligence" a Forbes Top 10 tech book. He has co-authored earlier books on intelligent automation, and his work has appeared in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, and CIO.SWARM recently raised a $10M Series A. A recent example of Shail's writing is his AgFunder News piece, "Farming knowledge is dying but AI can save it," which argues that when farmers retire without a successor, the operational wisdom they've built over decades disappears with them, and makes the case for AI as a way to capture that knowledge before it's gone.ABOUT THE PODCASTDiscover the world of agriculture with the "Ag Culture Podcast". This podcast will be a gateway for those passionate about agriculture to explore its global perspectives and innovative practices. Join Paul as he shares his experiences in the agricultural industry, his travels and encounters with important figures around the world.Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Subscribe at http://www.agculturepodcast.com and keep an eye out for future episodes, bringing insights and stories from the vibrant world of agriculture.

*Mexican cattle are receiving a thorough inspection as they cross the border.  *Ranchers and cowboys are relocating cattle as wildfires spread.  *The Texas Department of Agriculture has activated the STAR fund and the Hay and Feed Hotline. *Farmers in the Dumas area will have an opportunity to learn more about water efficient crop production.*Crops in the Texas Rolling Plains need rain.  *Officials broke ground this week on what will become the world's largest ammonia plant.  *The hot dry summer weather is affecting trees.  *A recent study looked at the shortage of veterinarians in rural areas.  

Reactions and questions after nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef were recalled with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) highest warning level due to an import violation and no clear answer to where the meat came from and an engagement ends after the would-be bride expressed support for accused child-murderer on trial, Lindsay Clancy.

A new study from Poland found that exposure to eighteen hundred megahertz electromagnetic fields -- the same frequency used by GSM mobile networks -- caused lasting hormonal disruption, reduced sperm quality, and increased anxiety in laboratory rats. In this episode, I break down the findings from researchers at the University of Agriculture in Krakow, who exposed rats to cell phone frequency radiation for twelve weeks and discovered effects that persisted even after exposure ended. We'll explore what this means for human health, why the endocrine system is particularly vulnerable to EMF, and one practical step you can take today. In This Episode How eighteen hundred megahertz EMF affects stress hormones and thyroid function The connection between wireless radiation and male reproductive health Why hormonal effects persisted for weeks after exposure stopped One simple distance-based strategy to reduce your exposure Featured Study Read the full study: An 1800 MHz Electromagnetic Field Affects Hormone Levels, Sperm Quality, and Behavior in Laboratory Rats (Rattus norvegicus) See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research

Cattlemen across the country are speaking out against President Trump's plan to import millions of pounds of foreign beef tariff free over the next 90-days. Agriculture leaders say the plan undercuts domestic beef prices, discourages producers from expanding herds and ultimately won't save consumers money for beef in the meat case. 

In this episode of The John Fugelsang Podcast, guest host Joe Sudbay dives into the latest political turmoil, starting with Canada's bold retaliation against U.S. trade policies. As tensions rise, Joe discusses how Prime Minister Mark Carney is standing firm against the Trump's administration, highlighting the implications of retaliatory tariffs on American products.Then, Joe reflects on J.D. Vance's recent remarks mocking Canada during a campaign event in Maine, sparking a conversation about the long-standing relationship between the two nations and the potential fallout from such rhetoric. He emphasizes the importance of friendly diplomacy, especially given Maine's close ties to Canada.As the episode unfolds, Joe tackles the latest developments surrounding Trump's influence on the Supreme Court, particularly regarding mail-in voting. He breaks down the recent rulings and the potential consequences for the upcoming elections, pointing out the troubling trend of the Court aligning with the president's agenda.Later, Joe welcomes Chris Jones, the Democratic candidate for Iowa's Secretary of Agriculture, who discusses the critical issues of water quality and agricultural reform in the state. Chris shares his vision for a more sustainable farming system and the urgent need for change as Iowa grapples with rising cancer rates linked to agricultural practices.Next, Joe speaks with Megan Garcia, an advocate for AI safety, who shares her heartbreaking story about the loss of her son to suicide linked to an AI chatbot. Megan discusses her fight for legislation to regulate AI technology and protect children from its potential harms, emphasizing the urgent need for awareness and action.Finally, he interviews school shooting survivor Abbey Clements who also shares her heartbreaking story about what happened to her at Sandy Hook Elementary. She talks about on her work with Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recently, the Secretary of Agriculture released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement that proposes to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule. This has some people celebrating, and others sounding alarm bells. The guys talk a bit about both sides of the debate, and explain how you can get involved. They also highlight the US Fish and Wildlife Service's new hunt/fish rule that opens more opportunities for hunting and fishing on National Wildlife Refuges.Reminder: our email address has changed. To get ahold of us, our new email address is yourmountainpodcast@gmail.com. Do not use our old email address anymore, we won't receive it.

Energy abundance means different things in today's global context than it did even a decade ago. It is about expanding electricity access while meeting rising energy demand. It is about navigating geopolitical fragmentation, limited government support, and shifting development priorities. And it is about leveraging new technologies to deliver reliable power at scale. But the challenge is not just technological. It is institutional and financial. Many low- and middle-income countries face high capital costs, limited access to financing, and policy frameworks that struggle to keep pace with growing demand.  Solving this challenge is a priority for both the Center on Global Energy Policy and The Rockefeller Foundation. That's why this past spring the two organizations launched a high-level panel to advance "universal energy abundance," an idea that positions reliable, affordable energy as a cornerstone of economic growth, industrialization, and opportunity in emerging and developing economies.  So what does it take to move from energy scarcity and toward energy abundance? Can international institutions, governments, and investors come together to mobilize the scale of investment required? And how can emerging economies balance the urgency of expanding energy access with the need for affordability, reliability, and sustainability? Today on the show, we're revisiting a conversation that Jason Bordoff had back in April with Rajiv Shah, president of The Rockefeller Foundation, about the high-level panel and its goals. Rajiv has led The Rockefeller Foundation since 2017. Prior to that, during the Obama administration, he led the US Agency for International Development as its administrator. He also served on the National Security Council, at the US Department of Agriculture, and held leadership roles at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Credits: Hosted by Jason Bordoff and Bill Loveless. Produced by Mary Catherine O'Connor, Caroline Pitman, and Kyu Lee. Engineering by Gregory Vilfranc.  

Jim McTague reports Lancaster County's diverse economy—spanning tourism, agriculture, light manufacturing, and healthcare—is showing signs of notable resilience. While heavy July rains and high fuel costs temporarily slowed business, economic activity stabilized in August. Local tourist destinations like Kitchen Kettle Village report strong traffic, attracting over a million visitors annually with unique local goods and food. Lower gasoline prices have also arrived just in time to boost back-to-school shopping. Meanwhile, high inflation is driving steady consumer traffic to Costco for essentials, and local hotels remain heavily booked on weekends through October. (4)