Podcasts about Agriculture

If a species is horrible enough, do we have the right to kill it forever? Seventy years ago, a nightmare parasite feasted on the live flesh of warm-blooded creatures in North America: the screwworm. That is, until a young scientist named Edward F. Knipling discovered a crucial screwworm weakness and hatched a sweeping project to wipe them out. Knipling's seemingly zany plan to spray screwworms out of planes all over the continent— with US taxpayer money— succeeded, becoming one of humanity's biggest environmental interventions ever.  Today, screwworms have been gone so long that none of us in North America even remember them. But now, they're coming back. And they're forcing us to ask: in an era of climate change and rapid mass extinction— should we kill off a species on purpose?  Special thanks to James P. Collins, Max Scott, Amy Murillo, Daniel Griffin, Phil Kaufman, Katie Barnhill, Arthur Caplan, Ron Sandler, Yasha Rohwer, Aaron Keefe, Gwendolyn Bogard, Maria Sabate, Meredith Asbury, and Joanne Padrón CarneyEPISODE CREDITS:  Reported by - Sarah Qari with help from - Latif Nasser Produced by - Sarah Qari Sound design contributed by - Sarah Qari Fact-checking by - Emily Krieger EPISODE CITATIONS: **The latest information on screwworm outbreaks and precautions: screwworm.gov Videos: Oral history interviews of Edward F. Knipling: here (https://zpr.io/njhMedFN5jsZ) and here (https://zpr.io/VQReQbfznCrq)  Podcasts: Here's a Spotify playlist (https://zpr.io/PNMEM274G7vh)  of all of our Golden Goose-inspired episodes! Sam Kean's podcast The Disappearing Spoon – his episode about screwworms is called The Screwiest and Perhaps Most Original Idea of the 20th Century (https://zpr.io/UYf6dR2yG3eN)  Our episode on CRISPR & gene drives (https://zpr.io/UYf6dR2yG3eN)  New to Radiolab? Check out our Radiolab Starter Kit (https://zpr.io/QpPnrHAZVQLR)  playlist of all-time favorite episodes! Articles: Sarah Zhang's latest piece in The Atlantic: American Milk Has Changed (https://zpr.io/xebbdq2MWV4L)  Her most recent piece on screwworms: The ‘Man-Eater' Screwworm Is Coming (https://zpr.io/ECmjCs7ScbS4)  Her initial reporting on screwworms: America's Never-Ending Battle Against Flesh-Eating Worms (https://zpr.io/PNMEM274G7vh)  Gregory Kaebnick's paper (https://zpr.io/yqNC3q5FbCcq)  about screwworm eradication in Science Archival materials:  The USDA's Screwworm Eradication Records (https://zpr.io/dY7zuVdGYKjf) contain lots of cool images and letters Signup for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Sign up (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)! Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today. Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org. Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Simons Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

Host Cody Cook sits down with Patrick Carroll, a sharp libertarian opinion journalist based near Toronto whose writing appears in outlets like the Mises Institute, Libertarian Institute, AIER, and FEE (where he once served as managing editor). Carroll's Substack, Against the Left, regularly dismantles progressive arguments from a free-market vantage point—and this conversation dives deep into one of his most provocative pieces: “Why SNAP Spending Should Be Cut Even If Charity Doesn't Replace It.”The episode centers on the dramatic events of late 2025, when a record-breaking U.S. government shutdown stretched into its second month. By early November, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps) faced a funding lapse. The Department of Agriculture announced that the roughly $100 billion annual program—serving about 42 million Americans, or one in eight—would not issue full November benefits. Chaos ensued: food banks reported overwhelming demand, long lines formed, and media stories highlighted desperate families suddenly without their usual grocery support.Left-leaning commentator Carl Beijer seized on the crisis in a Jacobin piece, declaring it definitive proof that private charity cannot substitute for state welfare. Overwhelmed pantries and panicked recipients, he argued, exposed the fantasy of market-based solutions replacing government safety nets.Carroll pushes back hard. He concedes the short-term strain on food banks but argues the episode reveals more about SNAP's overreach than charity's inadequacy. With little advance certainty (the shutdown's duration remained a day-to-day uncertainty), private organizations had scant time to scale. Yet many still responded impressively—businesses like DoorDash offered free meals, churches and local groups rallied, and some food banks pivoted quickly. Had there been months of clear notice, Carroll contends, the charitable response would have been far stronger.More controversially, he challenges the scale of need SNAP addresses. Citing a 2021 USDA study, he notes that 39% of recipients are obese, 26% overweight, 33% normal weight, and only 3% underweight. This, he says, shatters the media stereotype of widespread starvation and suggests the program subsidizes far beyond genuine hardship—often enabling poor lifestyle choices rather than preventing famine.Carroll proposes an initial 50% cut, returning spending to roughly 2007 levels after years of ballooning budgets. He acknowledges “food insecurity” statistics (around 13% of Americans) but critiques their definitions, which can include anyone who occasionally buys cheaper groceries or skips a preferred item—hardly a crisis justifying $100 billion annually.The discussion turns philosophical and theological. Carroll invokes the “negative contact hypothesis”: while meeting marginalized groups often reduces prejudice, direct exposure to many in poverty can erode naive sympathy when observers see patterns of self-inflicted hardship—addiction, unwise relationships, financial irresponsibility. Anecdotes from YouTuber Caleb Hammer's Financial Audit series reinforce this, as do studies showing that more well-off people's support for redistribution weakens after real contact with the poor.From a Christian libertarian perspective, Carroll emphasizes voluntary generosity over state coercion. Jesus warned against lording authority over others (Matthew 20); early Christians practiced communal sharing without petitioning Caesar for taxes. He praises historical mutual-aid societies and modern examples like Mormon welfare systems as superior, more personal, and non-coercive alternatives to centralized bureaucracy.Addressing bleeding-heart objections, Carroll entertains the sequencing argument: enact free-market reforms (deregulation, free trade, ending occupational licensing and minimum wage barriers) first to boost opportunity and reduce poverty, then phase out welfare. He's sympathetic but rejects indefinite delay—some cuts can and should happen now without catastrophe, especially given SNAP's questionable targeting.This episode is bold, data-driven, and unapologetically challenging. It refuses easy compassion narratives, forces listeners to grapple with uncomfortable stats, and calls Christians to prioritize peaceful, voluntary charity over state redistribution. Whether you bristle or cheer, it's a thought-provoking case for rethinking welfare in a free and faithful society.Links:Patrick's SubstackPatrick's piece Why SNAP Spending Should Be Cut Even If Charity Doesn't Replace ItPatrick's Twitter/X: https://x.com/PatrickC1995David Beito's book From Mutual Aid to the Welfare State: Fraternal Societies and Social Services, 1890-1967Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com Use code LCI50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings and also support LCI!Full Podsworth Ad Read BEFORE & AFTER processing:https://youtu.be/vbsOEODpQGs  ★ Support this podcast ★

TIME STAMPS: 00:25 Casey's crazy backstory, credentials, and mission. https://primalcutsfitness.com/ IG = @primalcutsfitness / @thecaseyaiken 02:00 Coach Colt's BEACH BACK WORKOUT! (and rear deltoids)03:46 Liquid Death, La Croix, and other keto-friendly beverages. 09:29 How sugar and artificial sweeteners affect your brain. 12:51 How to grill the perfect ribeye!18:31 The difference between short-chain and long-chain fatty acids. 22:17 LQ#1: Juliana, from San Diego: You don't eat carbs?! What do you eat for QUICK ENERGY then?25:02 Advice on how to pray for drug cravings and sugar cravings to go away. 31:28 Deep dive into different forms of caffeine and best practices for optimal results. 36:00 Colt & Casey's BACK BURNOUT exercise (try this on your next back day!)38:02 LQ#2: Joey, from San Diego: What do you eat for snacks on the Carnivore Diet if you can't eat granola bars or like anything from 7-11?39:50 Pemmican bars, hard-boiled eggs, beef jerky, and other high-protein snack ideas. 49:53 This episode's L.I.S.S. = Robyn Miller from Kansas @robyn_s22 & BAD COACH CALLOUT!54:12 LQ#3: Morgan, from San Diego: How do you get enough Calories when you go Keto?01:00:00 Keto Brick order unboxing & discussion. 01:06:11 LQ#4: Art, from San Diego: How do you get fiber if you're not eating plants? Don't you need fiber for regular bowel movements and a healthy digestive system? Study referenced: NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training, p.264 “U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend approximately 25 to 28g of fiber per day for women aged 19 to 50 years, and 30 to 34g of fiber per day for men aged 19 to 50 years (U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2015.) https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/appendix-7/ 01:18:41 Brazing & SOUS VIDE cooking methods. 01:20:31 How to make your own BONE BROTH and BEEF STOCK at home. 01:28:00 Details for the METABOLIC NUTRITION ESP EXTREME GIVEAWAY & what to look for in a quality pre-workout. Questions for Coach Rich? Book a consultation (free and paid options available) with the UK's leading Keto nutrition expert HERE: Keto 1-to-1 Consultation – KETO PRO SHOP (theketopro.com)Questions for Coach Colt? Your first 15 minute phone call is free. Booking link: https://calendly.com/ssyl/coaching-check-in?month=2024-10 Coach Richard's Supplement Store (UK): https://theketopro.com/collections/keto-supplements Coach Colt's Supplement Store (COMING SOON!) https://primalcutsfitness.com/ *customers may text or email in the meantime for our Venmo Storefront until our product page is finished, as it is still currently under construction*Link for KETO BRICKS: https://glnk.io/zvl/coltmiltonSave 10% on CARNIVORE BARS with code COLT10

Kenneth Legesi says we're sitting on oil we discovered in 1920. We have 70% arable land. A young, educated population. Natural resources everywhere. But our budget is SHRINKING, donor support is drying up, and government is borrowing at 17%.Why?He breaks down the uncomfortable truth that The capital is within. We're just too afraid to use it.If you've ever felt like you're working hard but getting nowhere... if you've compared your 1M salary to someone else's 8M and felt sick... if you're tired of hearing about Uganda's "potential" without seeing real change... this conversation is for you.

Dr. Ben Carson has spent a lifetime defying expectations — from growing up in poverty to becoming one of the world's most renowned pediatric neurosurgeons and serving as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Now,he's stepping back into public service with a powerful new role shaping national policy.In this conversation, Dr. Ben Carson joins the program as our National Advisor for Nutrition, Health, and Housing at the U.S. Department of Agriculture — a position that places him at the centernof issues affecting millions of American families, from food security and rural health care access to stable housing. And weighs in on SNAP.But policy is only part of the story.Dr. Carson also speaks candidly about the deeper issues shaping our nation: the importance of faith in overcoming anger and adversity, the growing climate of division in America, and why courage — not fear — must guide leadersin a volatile cultural moment. He shares the powerful personal experiences that shaped his views on self-control, responsibility, and the role families play in forming the next generation.From uncovering fraud in federal nutrition programs to addressing campus hostility toward differing viewpoints, Carson offers a thoughtful perspective on leadership, character, and what young Americans need most today.This is a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation about faith, discipline, freedom, and the responsibility each of us carries to build a stronger nation.Please Support this Podcast:https://www.mypillow.com  Promo Code: ROSEhttps://patriotmobile.com/partners/rosewww.americansforprosperity.orgwww.wordmarketingservices.com Rose's Ministry: www.sheiscalledbyhim.comSubscribe for free newsletters

USDA POLICIES UNDER FIRE: FARMERS QUESTION WHO WASHINGTON REALLY SERVES - On this episode of Trent on the Loos, Trent Loos sits down with James Doran, owner of BrookHill Angus in Kentucky, for a powerful conversation about the growing concerns many farmers and ranchers have with federal oversight of agriculture. Doran shares firsthand insight into how policies from the U.S. Department of Agriculture can sometimes create more obstacles than solutions for the people who produce America's food. Trent and James examine the widening disconnect between government agencies and the realities of life on the ranch. They discuss how regulatory decisions, bureaucratic pressure, and shifting policy priorities may not always reflect the needs of family farmers, cattle producers, and rural communities. The discussion raises serious questions about transparency, accountability, and whether current agricultural policy truly protects independent producers or puts them at greater risk. With straight talk from the front lines of American agriculture, this episode highlights the importance of protecting ranchers, strengthening the beef industry, and ensuring that those who grow the nation's food have a voice in the decisions that affect their livelihoods.

What if humanity's capacity for cruelty was actually one of our greatest moral achievements? That's just one of the provocative ideas philosopher Hanno Sauer explores in this conversation about his book The Invention of Good and Evil with EconTalk's Russ Roberts. Sauer tackles a fundamental puzzle: in a Darwinian world of selfish genes, how did humans become so extraordinarily cooperative? Sauer traces a fascinating journey from small hunter-gatherer bands to modern civilizations, revealing surprising mechanisms along the way--including the systematic killing of the most aggressive tribe members over millennia, which made humans the "golden retrievers of the primate kingdom." The conversation ranges from whether agriculture was history's worst mistake, to a spirited debate about religion and morality between Sauer (a German atheist who doesn't know any believers) and host Russ Roberts (a person of faith living in Israel).

Brad explores a recent study comparing two common calf-feeding methods: open buckets and nipple buckets. While most U.S. dairies rely on open buckets because they allow calves to drink quickly and reduce chore time, the research looked at how these systems affect calf growth, digestion, and behavior.The study followed individually housed calves fed six liters of milk per day until weaning at eight weeks. Calves fed with open buckets finished their milk much faster, often in under two minutes, while nipple-fed calves took about five minutes because the system mimics natural suckling. Despite the difference in drinking speed, both groups had similar growth rates and physical development.However, behavior and digestion told a more interesting story. Calves fed with open buckets consumed more starter grain and spent more time ruminating, but they also showed more non-nutritive oral behaviors like sucking on pen fixtures or other calves—likely because their natural suckling drive wasn't satisfied. Nipple-fed calves showed fewer of these behaviors, had slightly firmer feces, and exhibited metabolic signals suggesting improved digestion.Brad breaks down the trade-offs for dairy producers: open buckets offer efficiency and faster feeding, while nipple buckets may better support calf welfare and natural behavior. The episode highlights how feeding systems can influence calf behavior, digestion, and management decisions on dairy farms.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 

Shae discusses green colonialism, what it is, how we see it in climate activism and the overall nuances that come with considering solutions to confront climate change and better ourselves as activists. To get a better understanding of this, Shae interviews Tiahni Adamson from Bush Heritage Australia.This show features music: Coming Home by Joey Leigh Wagtail and Cameleon by Ziggy Ramo.  References Akama, J. S., Maingi, S. and Carmago, B. A. (2011) ‘Wildlife Conservation, Safari Tourism and the Role  of Tourism Certification in Kenya: A Postcolonial Critique', Tourism Recreation Research, 36(3)Bocarejo, D. and Ojeda, D. (2016) ‘Violence and Conservation: Beyond Unintended Consequences and  Unfortunate Coincidences', Geoforum, 69, doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoforum.2015.11.001. Gilio-Whitaker, D. (2019) The Story We've Been Told About America's National Parks Is Incomplete.  Available at: https://time.com/5562258/indigenous-environmental-justice/ Jago, R. 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The House Agriculture Committee approved Chair Glenn Thompson's Farm Bill 2.0 by a 34-17 bipartisan vote.

This week's Open Mic guest is Deanna Kovar, President, Agriculture and Turf Division of John Deere. On the sidelines of this year's Commodity Classic, Kovar shared the company's efforts to assist farmers with precision agriculture solutions for their sustainability and productivity goals. She says the company supports regenerative agriculture and renewable fuels, utilizing both ethanol and biodiesel in their engines. Like farmers, Kovar says John Deere hopes for a new farm bill, successful trade agreements, regulatory relief and tariff deals. Sales are expected to be challenged this year, but Kovar sees signs of stability moving forward.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Cultivating Change: A Women's Day at Elin's Farm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-03-08-07-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Himlen färgades rosa och orange när solen gick upp över fälten på gården utanför Stockholm.En: The sky turned pink and orange as the sun rose over the fields on the farm outside Stockholm.Sv: Gården tillhörde Elin, en stark kvinna med passion för hållbart jordbruk.En: The farm belonged to Elin, a strong woman with a passion for sustainable agriculture.Sv: Idag var det en speciell dag.En: Today was a special day.Sv: Våren knackade på dörren, och det var också Internationella kvinnodagen.En: Spring was knocking at the door, and it was also International Women's Day.Sv: På gårdsplanen stod Elin tillsammans med Lars, hennes äldre bror.En: In the farmyard, Elin stood with Lars, her older brother.Sv: De hade just avslutat frukosten i det gamla träköket, och nu såg de ut över marken som snart skulle fyllas med gröna skott.En: They had just finished breakfast in the old wooden kitchen, and now they looked out over the land that would soon be filled with green shoots.Sv: Elins vän, Ingrid, skulle också komma på besök senare på dagen.En: Elin's friend, Ingrid, would also be visiting later in the day.Sv: "Vi måste börja vårbruket innan regnet kommer," konstaterade Elin medan hon knöt sin scarf hårdare runt håret för att skydda det från jordens damm.En: "We need to start the spring planting before the rain comes," noted Elin as she tied her scarf tighter around her hair to protect it from the soil's dust.Sv: "Vi borde använda traktorn och några kemikalier," föreslog Lars.En: "We should use the tractor and some chemicals," suggested Lars.Sv: "Det går snabbare."En: "It's faster."Sv: Elin skakade på huvudet.En: Elin shook her head.Sv: "Kemikalier förstör jorden, Lars.En: "Chemicals destroy the soil, Lars.Sv: Vi måste hitta en annan väg."En: We have to find another way."Sv: Ingrid anlände i sin bil, energisk och full av idéer.En: Ingrid arrived in her car, energetic and full of ideas.Sv: Hon hade med sig en korg som doftade av nybakta kanelbullar.En: She brought a basket that smelled of freshly baked cinnamon buns.Sv: De smakade precis rätt på en vårdag som denna.En: They tasted just right on a spring day like this.Sv: "Vi kan göra lite av varje," föreslog Ingrid efter att ha lyssnat på syskonens diskussion.En: "We can do a bit of everything," suggested Ingrid after listening to the siblings' discussion.Sv: "Vi kombinerar conventionellt med nytt."En: "We combine conventional with new."Sv: Elin tänkte efter.En: Elin thought it over.Sv: "Kanske kan vi använda täckväxter för att berika jorden," sa hon till Lars.En: "Maybe we can use cover crops to enrich the soil," she said to Lars.Sv: Lars funderade, men svarade sedan, "Det låter som en bra kompromiss.En: Lars pondered, then replied, "That sounds like a good compromise.Sv: Det är värt ett försök."En: It's worth a try."Sv: I det öppna fältet arbetade de sida vid sida.En: In the open field, they worked side by side.Sv: Lars och Elin använde den gamla hästen för att ploga vissa delar, medan andra delar fick täckväxter.En: Lars and Elin used the old horse to plow certain areas, while other areas got cover crops.Sv: Ingrid hjälpte till och fotograferade arbetet för att dela det på sociala medier och inspirera andra kvinnor.En: Ingrid helped and photographed the work to share it on social media and inspire other women.Sv: Mot eftermiddagen började himlen mörkna, men de hade hunnit klart.En: Towards the afternoon, the sky began to darken, but they had finished their work.Sv: De satt på verandan med en termos fylld med kaffe och kanelbullarna som Ingrid hade bakat.En: They sat on the porch with a thermos filled with coffee and the cinnamon buns that Ingrid had baked.Sv: "Det är bra att vi alla kan samarbeta," sa Ingrid med ett brett leende.En: "It's great that we can all collaborate," said Ingrid with a wide smile.Sv: "Jag trodde inte att det skulle fungera så bra," medgav Lars.En: "I didn't think it would work so well," admitted Lars.Sv: "Men hållbara metoder kan vara riktigt effektiva."En: "But sustainable methods can be really effective."Sv: Elin lutade sig tillbaka, nöjd.En: Elin leaned back, satisfied.Sv: "Det här är det bästa sättet att börja våren," sa hon, och kände hur hennes hopp för framtiden stärktes.En: "This is the best way to start spring," she said, feeling her hope for the future strengthen.Sv: Regnet började falla, men det bekom dem inte längre.En: The rain began to fall, but it no longer bothered them.Sv: Tillsammans hade de inte bara planterat för framtida skördar, utan också fört samman gammalt och nytt, tradition och förnyelse.En: Together, they had not only planted for future harvests but also brought together old and new, tradition and renewal.Sv: Internationella kvinnodagen blev minnesvärd för dem alla, en påminnelse om styrkan i samarbete och respekt.En: International Women's Day became memorable for all of them, a reminder of the strength in cooperation and respect.Sv: När mörkret föll över gården, förenades doften av fuktig jord med den svala kvällsbrisen – en perfekt avslutning på en dag fylld med gemenskap och nya perspektiv.En: As darkness fell over the farm, the scent of damp soil mingled with the cool evening breeze—a perfect end to a day filled with togetherness and new perspectives. 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On this special International Women's Day episode, we celebrate the women who have shaped agriculture from its earliest beginnings to the cutting-edge innovations of today. From shaping the earliest cultivation techniques to leading farms, laboratories, and global research programs, women have always been at the heart of feeding the world. Join us as we recognize the impact, leadership, and future of women in agriculture — and the generations they are inspiring along the way.

Êtes-vous prêt à découvrir comment la couleur végétale peut transformer notre rapport à la nature et à l'artisanat ? Dans cet épisode captivant d'ArtEcoVert, nous avons le plaisir d'accueillir Pauline Leroux, ingénieure agronome passionnée par les plantes tinctoriales et la magie des couleurs qu'elles offrent. Ensemble, nous plongeons dans la cinquième édition de la quinzaine tinctoriale, un événement unique qui rassemble agriculteurs, artisans, chercheurs et designers autour d'une passion commune : la couleur végétale.Pauline nous explique l'importance de cette rencontre, où chaque acteur joue un rôle crucial dans la valorisation des plantes tinctoriales. Grâce à des témoignages inspirants de professionnels tels que Laura de Fibre Bio et Pascal Gontran du collectif Tricolor, nous découvrons les débouchés prometteurs pour la couleur végétale, notamment en lien avec les fibres naturelles. Ces échanges enrichissants mettent en lumière des idées novatrices pour fluidifier la filière et encourager une collaboration dynamique.« Ensemble, nous pouvons créer des synergies et des systèmes de précommande qui soutiennent la couleur végétale », déclare Pauline, illustrant ainsi l'enthousiasme collectif pour faire avancer ce mouvement. Au cours de cet épisode, nous abordons également les thèmes passionnants à venir de la quinzaine, tels que la recherche sur les propriétés médicinales des colorants végétaux et la phytorémédiation, prouvant que la couleur végétale va bien au-delà de l'esthétique.Ne manquez pas cette occasion de vous immerger dans l'univers fascinant des plantes tinctoriales et de la couleur végétale. Que vous soyez artisan, designer, chercheur ou simplement curieux, cet épisode d'ArtEcoVert vous invite à rejoindre cette dynamique collaborative et à soutenir la couleur végétale. Avec des discussions techniques et des partages d'expériences, nous espérons vous inspirer à explorer de nouvelles voies pour intégrer la couleur végétale dans votre travail et votre quotidien.Pour en savoir plus sur les initiatives présentées dans cet épisode, n'hésitez pas à consulter les liens utiles que nous partagerons. Préparez-vous à être inspiré et à découvrir un monde où la couleur végétale et les plantes tinctoriales prennent vie. Belle écoute !ArtEcoVert informe et inspire celles et ceux qui veulent repenser la couleur autrement, et les accompagne dans leur transition vers une couleur plus durable — avec des témoignages concrets le jeudi

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: TX23's Rep.Tony Gonzales gives it up but he sure doesn't sound very repentant to me in his official statement. That makes Brandon Herrera the TX23 GOP nominee. This adds to other races that move Texas' GOP congressional delegation more conservative.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.If you missed it, go listen on this Alamo Day: Rick Range: What really happened to David Crockett at the Alamo? – Pratt on Texas 12/18/2025Paxton's offer on national Voter I.D. hands Trump a much bigger lever over Senate leadership and he's already using it. Could this gift to Trump play in his senate race endorsement decision?Oil and gas rig count rises in Texas but not elsewhere.Sheets is promising to do something that is as unethical as he claims Sid Miller would do: Sheets promise to fire “every one of the cancerous people that were pro-Sid” in the Texas Dept. of Agriculture. That statement goes well beyond the traditional few at the top that normally change.Trump administration signals change in course on Big Bend border wall. Appeasing the rich and influential at our expense?Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

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Dans cet extrait de l'épisode [We are the champions #4 - La Source, prix de l'école engagée], le co-fondateur de la première école de cuisine durable La Source, Laurent Perlès, revient sur la création de l'établissement.Il retrace le fil du lancement de l'école, ses ambitions pour les futurs restaurateurs, mais aussi ses inquiétudes du fait d'évoluer dans un monde où l'écologie n'est pas toujours comprise. Bonne écoute ! *** Pour nous soutenir : - Abonnez-vous à notre podcast ; - Donnez votre avis en mettant des étoiles et des commentaires sur votre plateforme d'écoute préférée ; - Parlez d'Écotable et de son podcast autour de vous ; - Allez manger dans nos restaurants vertueux et délicieux ! *** Écotable est une entreprise dont la mission est d'accompagner les acteurs du secteur de la restauration dans leur transition écologique. Elle propose aux restaurateurs une palette d'outils sur la plateforme www.ecotable.fr/proÉcotable possède également un label qui identifie les restaurants écoresponsables dans toute la France sur le site www.ecotable.frRéalisation : Emma ForcadeHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Jonathan Coppess Research Page: https://ace.illinois.edu/directory/jwcoppes"The Fault Lines of Farm Policy" book"Between Soil and Society" bookToday's episode explores an important area of agriculture that I probably don't talk enough about on this show: ag policy. I wanted to bring Dr. Jonathan Coppess on the program to ask fundamental questions like: Is ag policy working? Is the Farm Bill still relevant? What has changed in ag policy and what needs to change? As you'll hear we dive into this and a whole lot more. For some quick background: Jonathan Coppess is the Gardner Associate Professor of Agricultural Policy in the Department of Agricultural & Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The author of two books on the legislative history and political development of farm policy (THE FAULT LINES OF FARM POLICY, and BETWEEN SOIL AND SOCIETY), he is a member of the farmdoc project and a frequent contributor to farmdoc daily. Jonathan previously served as Chief Counsel for the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, as well as on a temporary, part-time basis as a special counsel. Prior to his service on the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Jonathan served as the Administrator of the Farm Service Agency at USDA and Legislative Assistant to Senator Ben Nelson. Jonathan grew up on his family's farm in Western Ohio.

durée : 02:32:29 - Les Matins - par : Guillaume Erner, Yoann Duval - Ce matin, sur France Culture, à 7h40, Guillaume Erner reçoit le président de la fédération d'agriculture biologique en Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Jean-Maxime Buisson et la chercheuse Aurélie Bellom pour parler de la filière bio dans la Drôme, et à 8h20, les avocats Romaric Château et Philippe Tatiguian. - réalisation : Félicie Faugère

As climate change reshapes the Arctic, Norwegian scientists are testing how far north farming can go. But is expanding Arctic agriculture a responsible answer to future food shortages, or a risky bet?

Finding the right ventilation solution can be make or break for your layer operation. And especially now with the emergence of cage-free farming, making sure air is circulating evenly can be key in ensuring your chickens remain healthy and productive. Craig Morley is in charge of sales at Aerotech, and Ross Demerly is their applications and sales engineering manager. Together they have a combined 60-plus years of experience working in agricultural ventilation, and they've been involved in some major innovations, including the rollout of the EC motor. Now, as part of a larger company called Grain and Protein Technologies Climate Control and Air Treatment, Aerotech continues to innovate alongside some big global players in the field.Today, Craig and Ross walk us through how ventilation tech has evolved throughout their careers, how the business has changed during that time, and the ways they continue to formulate solutions for the issues facing farmers.

Agriculture is no doubt still the driving force of our state's economy and despite the loss of farms and farmland, that's still the case for East Tennessee’s Blount County.

As spring planting gears up across the country, the Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency has determined crop insurance prices for 2026. Faith Parum, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, has details on three major crops. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the month of March, Voices of Forestry is taking a trip down memory land as we discuss the massive amount of wildfires that rocked Arkansas in March of 2025. Host Seth Stephenson is joined again by Arkansas Department of Agriculture's Robert Murphy to discuss what happened that day and how that is influencing their preparations for 2026. Thank you to this month's sponsor, Caribou Software for their support of the show.You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

*Some parts of Texas are getting much needed rain.  *Drought continues to spread across the state.  *Cotton state lawmakers are asking the Trump administration to convince India to drop tariffs on U.S. cotton. *The Texas dairy industry is facing tough times.  *The National Association of Conservation Districts annual meeting was held recently in San Antonio.  *The Farm Bill is moving forward.  *The American Farm Bureau Federation is asking to congress to pass a new Farm Bill.  *Electro acupuncture is being studied for treating head shaking in horses.  

Laura Weinberg believes that the best way to improve a community is to bring everyone to the table — not just government, but private industry, neighboring cities, and the people who live and work there every day. For Laura, real progress on complex challenges like housing doesn't come from a single solution, but from collaboration across borders and sectors.Laura is the Mayor of Golden, Colorado, a city of roughly equal parts residents and daily commuters, home to Colorado School of Mines, Coors Brewery, and a thriving outdoor recreation economy. Before running for office, Laura built a career in IT and business strategy, working across financial services and software companies, ultimately running her own consulting practice. When she decided to run for city council — and later for mayor — she did it her way. She also works as a fitness instructor, a role she says provides crucial balance to the policy-heavy demands of public service.Laura joined the podcast to discuss what it's really like to be a part-time mayor with a full-time workload, her through line of improving systems across every chapter of her career, and why staying curious and true to yourself matters more than having a plan.

Thanks for listening to The Watershed, a podcast from We Are Water MN.In this episode, we're joined by Sarah Holger, a woman who lives in the Zumbro River watershed and who has dedicated her career to getting kids connected to the outside world. Sarah dives into her past and shares about a magical swamp that has helped shape who she is today. The We Are Water MN exhibit will be hosted by Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo in Byron from February 24th to April 20th, 2026. You can learn more about We Are Water MN at ⁠We Are Water MN - Minnesota Humanities Center⁠Special thank you to Mumble Media, who conducted our interviews for Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo. Thank you to Sarah Holger, our interviewee for this episode.We are Water MN is a project of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension.We are Water MN is funded with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.You can find We Are Water MN on ⁠ Facebook, ⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠and, ⁠TikTok⁠ where you can follow along for the latest updates!Music Credits: Calm Water Sound Meditation from ⁠https://pixabay.com/music/meditationspiritual-calm-water-sound-meditation-402559/

Audubon California has a program that benefits both ranchers and birds! Swallow Creek Ranch is one of their partners.  Hannah and Erik sat down with Kyla, Paul, and Nick from Swallow Creek Ranch and Grace from Audubon California to learn about this program!Adventure begins at: 14:50Show notesSpring Chirp Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik Morro Bay Birding Festival AOS Proposals Words on BirdseBird Trip ReportBirds/Animals mentionedIntro Bird Call: Brown-headed Cowbird (Recorded Cannon Beach OR, April 2020) Outro Bird Call: Cows attracting our attention (Recorded Morro Bay CA, 2026)Support the showConnect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @ErikgoesbirdingFacebook: @HannahandErikGoBirdingEmail us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.comVenmo: @hannahanderikgobirdingGet a discount at Buteo Books using code: BIRDNERDBOOKCLUB

In this episode, we sit down with Josh Little from G3 Enterprises to discuss the company's deep roots in the wine and ag hauling industry and the innovations shaping its future. From early influences in agriculture to G3's commitment to sustainability, logistics, and grower partnerships, this conversation explores how the company continues to evolve while maintaining the values that built its reputation. We also dive into trends impacting the wine and spirits supply chain, the role of technology in modern agriculture, and advice for the next generation entering the industry.

On Thursday's show: We broadcast live from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo where we talk about the annual celebration of western culture with Chris Boleman, the event's president and CEO. We also discuss the future of water in Texas and how the need for it will affect the state's agriculture.Also this hour: We go shopping for Western wear inside the exhibitor hall at NRG Center. And we take an inside look at the annual calf scramble.Watch

Agriculture groups shared support for a new farm bill approved by the House Ag Committee realizing much work lies ahead to seeing final language approved by Congress and signed by the President. Iowa farmer Stu Swanson says row crop farmers are facing many challenges. 

The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture has been discussing, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” this week in Washington, otherwise known as the Farm Bill.

Made for Agriculture co-host Landry Jones invites two livestock experts to talk fly and pest control, including the impending screwworm problem threatening US Livestock. Tony Martin, DVM and Nutritionist Dustin Devore give solutions to get ahead of fly problems before they start. Listen on social media, Spotify, Apple, iHeart, and YouTube.

The March 5 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a wide-ranging interview with Steve Hilton, a candidate for governor of California who says the state is at a turning point. Speaking with hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill, Hilton outlined his vision for rebuilding California's economy, restoring support for agriculture, and reversing policies he says are driving businesses and farms out of the state. Hilton argued that California's biggest problem is excessive government spending combined with overregulation. According to him, the state budget has nearly doubled in recent years, while results for residents and businesses continue to decline. He says his approach would focus on reducing bureaucracy, cutting wasteful spending, and building a leadership team capable of implementing meaningful reforms across state agencies. Agriculture played a central role in the discussion. Hilton said California farmers are being suffocated by regulations, permits, and environmental rules that make it difficult to operate profitably. He pledged to streamline regulations and reduce duplicative government oversight that currently exists across multiple agencies. Hilton also emphasized the importance of strengthening partnerships with federal leadership to improve policy coordination on water, energy, and infrastructure issues that impact agriculture. Water policy remains one of the most pressing concerns for farmers in the Central Valley. Hilton said increased water deliveries to agriculture could be achieved immediately by reversing certain regulatory decisions that restrict water flows for environmental purposes. In addition, he supports expanding long-discussed infrastructure projects such as Sites Reservoir and raising Shasta Dam, both of which could significantly increase water storage capacity for California agriculture. Energy policy also surfaced as a major issue. Hilton criticized California's reliance on imported oil while limiting domestic production. He argued that producing more energy within the state would lower costs, protect jobs, and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. The same regulatory reforms he proposes for agriculture, he said, should also apply to energy producers and other industries struggling under California's current policies. Another area of concern discussed on the program was innovation in agriculture. Hilton pointed to emerging technologies such as automation and robotics that could improve efficiency and address labor challenges. However, he noted that California regulations often prevent farmers from adopting technologies that are already being used successfully in other states. Throughout the interview, Hilton emphasized that California has the natural resources, farmland, and talent needed to lead the nation in agriculture, energy, and innovation. The challenge, he said, is restoring common-sense leadership and removing policies that limit the state's economic potential. For farmers across California, Hilton's message was simple: support is on the way if the state embraces policies that prioritize food production, economic growth, and responsible resource management.

*Texas will have a new Commissioner of Agriculture next year.   *Corn acreage is switching to soybeans this season.  *Texas sheep producers are in Washington this week.   *Texas High Plains farmers are responding to a bizarre winter.  *New pasture and range products are available this year.  *The House Agriculture Committee has been hard at work on the Farm Bill.  *USDA economists predict some shifting crop acres as farmers continue to face a difficult economy. *Some of the medication used in horses are approved as medical devices. 

Short-term labor, internships, and apprenticeships offer different solutions for farms and ranches.

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes Danyel O'Connor, CEO, and Co-Founder of AI-powered product development platform Umami, for a forward-looking conversation on grocery leadership, wellness trends, and the evolving role of fresh produce in 2026.

Protein is having its moment. Protein powders are marketed to young men who want to bulk up and to women in menopause to prevent losing muscle mass. It's also being added to everything from cereal to bagels, pasta and pancake mix. And, in January, federal dietary guidelines nearly doubled the amount of protein per day Americans are recommended to consume, with a focus on meats and full-fat dairy products. So, with all the protein hype, how much do we really need?MPR News host Angela Davis talks about our current protein obsession along with smart and budget-friendly ways to get the nutrition we need for a healthy life. Guests:  Tara Schmidt is a registered dietitian and instructor of nutrition at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. She is also the lead dietitian for the Mayo Clinic Diet, host of the podcast “On Nutrition,” and co-authored “The Mayo Clinic Diet: Weight Loss Medications Edition.”  Aimee Tritt is a practicing dietitian in private practice. She is also a clinical assistant professor of nutrition at the University of Minnesota in the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Science.  

In this episode: “MAHA moms” keep winning fights in the Florida Legislature over everything from Big Sugar to private schools to vaccine rules. Meanwhile, a bunch of dangerous bills are suddenly on the brink of passing — bills that would unleash massive real estate developments in rural areas, allow the governor to designate domestic terrorists, and weaken union rights for public school teachers — after squeaking through committee hearings by a single vote. An update from Day 50 of Florida's 2026 legislative session. Show notesThe bills discussed in today's show: Senate Bill 290 — Department of Agriculture and Consumer ServicesPassed the House of Representatives by a 94-10 vote (vote sheet)Senate Bill 1756 — Medical FreedomPassed the Senate Rules Committee by a 14-8 vote (vote sheet)SB 1756 amendmentRejected by the Senate Rules Committee on a voice voteSenate Bill 354 — Blue Ribbon ProjectsPassed the Senate Rules Committee by a 12-10 vote (vote sheet)Senate Bill 540 (2023) — Local Government Comprehensive PlansHouse Bill 1471 — Systems of Law and Terrorist OrganizationsPassed the House of Representatives by an 81-26 vote (vote sheet)Senate Bill 1632 — Ideologies Inconsistent with American PrinciplesPassed the Senate Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations Committee by a 5-3 vote (vote sheet)House Bill 905 — Foreign InfluencePassed the House of Representatives by an 86-20 vote (vote sheet)Senate Bill 1178 — Foreign InfluencePassed the Senate Appropriations Committee by an 11-5 vote (vote sheet)House Bill 1451 — Utility ServicesPassed the House of Representatives by an 81-26 vote (vote sheet)House Bill 399 — Land Use and Development RegulationsPassed the House of Representatives by a 71-38 vote (vote sheet)House Bill 693 — Health and Human ServicesPassed the House of Representatives by a 79-30 vote (vote sheet)House Bill 1279 — EducationPassed the House of Representatives by an 84-25 vote (vote sheet)The stories discussed in today's show:A New York investment firm with vast land holdings across north Florida wants state lawmakers to greenlight giant developmentsA ‘smart growth' group calls for DeSantis to veto a ‘death knell' to growth management billOrders from on highQuestions or comments? Send ‘em to Garcia.JasonR@gmail.comListen to the show: Apple | SpotifyWatch the show: YouTube Get full access to Seeking Rents at jasongarcia.substack.com/subscribe

Send a textOn the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, our host, Anuj Desai, speaks with Thomas Gray & Nikita Cretu, the co-founders of Lumino, Europe's leading recruitment agency for the legal cannabis industry.We explore the history of the podcast, delve a little bit into Anuj's story, and share the big news on the podcast's future going forward.❇️ Get in touch at https://www.thecannabisconversation.euConnect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn:  /thomas-c-s-gray Connect with Nikita Cretu on LinkedIn:  /nikita-cretu-b24b83a8 ---You can also listen in via:

How do we decide who gets financial support from the government? Usually, it comes down to the federal poverty line. You might think a lot of data and research goes into establishing that number. But in reality, it’s much squishier. So squishy in fact that it involves Jello... Today, a special episode brought to us by our friends at Control F: the surprising history of the federal poverty line. Sources in this episode: U.S. Census Bureau Timeline of Poverty Measure, 2014 How the U.S. Census Bureau Measures Poverty, 2022 What does living at the poverty line look like?, USA Facts, 2023 Poverty Guidelines vs Poverty Thresholds, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Line Matrix, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2026 Remembering Mollie Orshansky — The Developer of the Poverty Thresholds, Society Security Administration, 2008 Relatively Deprived, New Yorker, 2006 Mollie Orshansky, Statistician, Dies at 91, The New York Times, 2007 Mollie Orshansky: Inventor of the Poverty Line, NPR, 2007 Thrifty Food Plan, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2021 Thrifty Food Plan: Better planning and accountability could help ensure quality of future reevaluations, U.S. Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Requesters, 2022 Family Food Plans and Food Costs, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1962 The Indians in the Lobby, Season 3, Episode 8, The West Wing, 2001 NPR audience call out on SNAP benefits, 2025 Legacies of the War on Poverty, The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political & Social Science, 2024 Control F wants to answer your questions about how our world works! Click here to submit a question using their online form, or email the team at ControlF@kuow.org Do you have a tip for the Booming team? Give us a call at (206) 221-7158 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at booming@kuow.org.Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/boomingnotes.Booming is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Carol Smith. Our producers are Lucy Soucek and Alec Cowan. Our hosts are Joshua McNichols and Monica Nickelsburg.Support the show: https://kuow.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What was the United States government's first move, when it decided that what Americans ate was a matter of national concern? Why, from the depths of the Civil War to the height of the culture wars, has Washington repeatedly redrawn the nation's plate - sometimes to fight hunger, sometimes to win wars, sometimes to battle heart disease and obesity? And how did fruits and vegetables move from quiet supporting players to nutritional protagonists, caught between science, industry, and politics?Join John and Patrick as they trace the extraordinary history of U.S. dietary guidelines - from the founding of the United States Department of Agriculture in 1862, through wartime rationing and the “Basic Seven,” to the rise and fall of the Food Pyramid and the fierce debates of today. As public health, agricultural economics, and political ideology collide at the dinner table, one question lingers: when the government tells you what to eat, who (and what) is really being served?----------In Sponsorship with J&K Fresh.The customs broker who is your fruit and veggies' personal bodyguard. Learn more here!-----------Join the History of Fresh Produce Club for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, book discounts and access to an exclusive chatroom community.Support us!Share this episode with your friendsGive a 5-star ratingWrite a review-----------Subscribe to our biweekly newsletter here for extra stories related to recent episodes, book recommendations, a sneak peek of upcoming episodes and more.-----------Instagram, TikTok, Threads:@historyoffreshproduceEmail: historyoffreshproduce@gmail.com