Podcasts about bmps

I'm excited to welcome my good friend and former colleague Ryan Johnson to the show. Ryan is the Environmental Manager for the City of Roseville in Minnesota and is my favorite storm water and water resources guru. Ryan joins me in this episode to talk about the underappreciated role of making sure that private stormwater BMP's are properly maintained. I know, exciting! But it is. And it is certainly very important for the overall efficiency of the public stormwater system as well. Enjoy!AI Generated Description:Private stormwater device maintenance is vital to the overall operation of municipal stormwater systems, especially for meeting retention and treatment goals. Ryan Johnson shares his expertise as Roseville's Environmental Manager on managing these often-overlooked infrastructure components.• Ryan's background includes working with Ramsey County on residential BMPs and critical area stabilizations before joining Roseville• Roseville faces unique challenges as a first-ring suburb built in the 50s-60s with limited stormwater planning• Private property BMPs are essential when municipalities can't handle all stormwater management alone• Maintenance of underground chambers requires regular inspection and cleaning of pretreatment structures• Proactive maintenance is far more cost-effective than emergency repairs or city enforcement• Roseville created a comprehensive program with maintenance agreements, plans, and code enforcement• Property owner education is crucial as many don't realize they have stormwater infrastructure• The city can perform abatements when property owners fail to maintain their systems• Success stories include both the property owner who immediately took action and challenging sites requiring enforcement• Future plans include potentially offering inspection services similar to private hydrant programsContact your local municipal stormwater team if you're uncertain about the maintenance requirements for stormwater infrastructure on your property.

Farmers are taking action to protect the environment and strengthen the competitiveness of our agricultural sector. We speak with three producers who are leaders in reducing greenhouse gases, sequestering carbon, and building resilience against climate change. With support from the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF), they've adopted beneficial management practices (BMPs) that make good business sense. Tune in to hear their insights and advice for fellow producers. 

Fed kept rates unchanged; noted that risks to the economic outlook increased further and risks to both sides of the mandate have risen.President Trump said he is unwilling to lower tariffs to get China to the table; also reported that Trump is to rescind global chip curbs.APAC stocks were mostly higher following the mildly positive handover from Wall St; European stocks are set to open higher.DXY is steady with the USD mixed vs. peers, antipodeans lead, GBP underpinned by an expected trade deal with the US (to be announced today).Looking ahead, highlights include German Trade Balance, US Jobless Claims, Wholesale Sales & NY Fed SCE, BoE, Norges & Riksbank Policy Announcements, BoE DMP, BoE's Bailey & BoC's Macklem, Supply from Spain & US.Earnings from Coinbase, Cloudflare, Draftkings, Affirm, Shopify, ConocoPhillips, Warner Bros Discovery, Zealand Pharma, Maersk, Henkel, Lanxess, Rheinmetall, Infineon, Heidelberg Materials, Siemens Energy Leonardo, Mediobanca, Prysmian, Poste Italiane, Enel & BMPS.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

In this episode of Leadership on the Links, host Tyler Bloom sits down with Gina Rizzi, a leader in sustainability and inclusion in the golf industry. Through Radius Sports Group, ARCUS Marketing, and VRA Connect, Gina drives environmental stewardship, economic impact, and diversity.  We'll discuss her role in developing state-level best management practice (BMP) guides and creating the first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report. Gina also introduces the BMP Hero platform, a groundbreaking tool simplifying BMP guide creation and helping golf courses showcase environmental leadership.  Additionally, Gina highlights her diversity efforts, such as PGA Vendor Match events and the VRA Connect platform, which supports over 5,000 diverse suppliers. Finally, we'll explore her work in economic impact reporting and the engaging “Turf Busters” segment, which busts industry myths with a mix of technical insights and humor.  Let's dive into this impactful conversation with Gina Rizzi.  What You'll Learn in this Episode:  Sustainability and Marketing Expertise: Gina Rizzi leads Radius Sports Group, ARKIS Marketing, and VRA Connect, focusing on sustainability, marketing, and inclusion within the golf industry.  BMP Hero Platform: Recently launched tool that streamlines the creation of facility-specific best management practice (BMP) guides for golf courses. Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives: Rizzi's efforts aim to connect new communities with golf industry opportunities.  Technological Advancements: Golf's environmental and economic impact reporting is becoming increasingly sophisticated.  Soundbites:  “It's really about inclusiveness—making sure anyone who wants to be part of the industry has the opportunity, increasing awareness, and giving people a fair chance.” (22:10)  "The BMP Hero platform is a game-changer, simplifying a process that used to take hours into just 30 minutes." (25:13)  Key Quotes: “There's a lot of focus on DEI in the news right now. Speaking personally, as a female business owner, I would never want to receive business just to check a box because I'm a woman. I want to earn it based on merit. The same applies to the workforce. I wouldn't want to get a job just because of my gender—I want to be hired because I'm the best person for the role, period.”  “The goal is that if all facilities can have their BMPs, then this is something that the RGCSA can share with legislators and hopefully prevent them from having to undergo these types of irregular kinds of rules and laws or legislation between cities."  “When we talk about inclusion in the workforce, it's about reaching out to local markets, schools, colleges, universities, and associations—connecting with people in non-traditional areas, beyond just sports management programs.”  Links and Resources Mentioned:  Website: https://www.radiussportsgroup.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginarizzi/  Email: Gina.Rizzi@radiussportsgroup.com

APAC stocks traded higher as the region reacted to US President Trump's delay of tariffs against Canada and Mexico for a month.However, the new 10% tariff on all China exports to the US took effect after the deadline passed.Furthermore, China is to levy countermeasures on some US imported products with 15% tariffs on coal and LNG, as well as 10% tariff on oil, agricultural machines and some autos from the US.European equity futures indicate a slightly lower cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 future down 0.1% after the cash market closed with losses of 1.3% on Monday.DXY was boosted by Chinese retaliatory measures, EUR/USD is back below 1.03 and Cable is sub-1.24.Looking ahead, highlights include US JOLTS Job Openings, NZ HLFS Jobs, Riksbank Minutes, Fed's Bostic & Daly, Supply from UKEarnings from UBS, BNP Paribas, Vodafone, Diageo, Infineon, BMPS, Intesa Sanpaolo, Ferrari, AMD, Google, Snapchat, Chipotle, Amgen, Paypal, Spotify, Pfizer, Regeneron, PepsiCo, Merck, Estee Lauder, Marathon Petroleum.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

New 10% tariffs on China exports to the US have taken effect; China is to levy countermeasures on some US imported products with 15% tariffs on coal and LNG, as well as 10% tariff on oil, agricultural machines and some autos from the US.European bourses trade tentatively, Tech buoyed by strength in Infineon; US futures are modestly lower.DXY is flat, JPY underperforms, unwinding the prior day's strength, and Antipodeans lag.Bonds pullback but remain above Monday's lows as we await tariff updates from US/China.Crude softer amid Canada/Mexico tariff delays and China tariff retaliation.Looking ahead, US JOLTS Job Openings, NZ HLFS Jobs. Speakers including Fed's Bostic & Daly.Earnings from BMPS, Intesa Sanpaolo, Ferrari, AMD, Google, Snapchat, Chipotle, Amgen, Paypal, Spotify, Pfizer, Regeneron, PepsiCo, Merck, Estee Lauder, Marathon Petroleum & Ball.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Episode OverviewIn this episode of Leadership on the Links, we sit down with Jeff White, CGCS, outgoing President of the GCSAA (Golf Course Superintendents Association of America). Jeff shares his journey from local chapter leadership to the national stage, offering insights into industry leadership, workforce development, environmental advocacy, and the future of golf course management. Jeff reflects on his experiences, challenges, and the lessons he's learned while representing golf course superintendents worldwide. Listeners will learn:  Leadership Growth: Transitioning to national leadership roles requires adaptability, strong support, and offers significant professional development. Member Engagement: Clearer storytelling and in-person experiences are key to showcasing GCSAA's value and engaging members. Workforce Development: Raising career awareness and offering dual pathways (education and training) are critical for attracting new talent. Environmental Stewardship: Expanding BMP adoption and active policy participation protect the industry's future. Global & Post-Leadership Insights: International experiences broaden perspectives, while planning and mentorship ease transitions after leadership roles. Soundbytes: "It's been an awesome ride. It's been everything I thought it would be and more. When I say 'more,' I mean managing the balancing act of scheduling everything—family, work, GCSA, and so on. As you progress from being a junior board member to higher levels, you build a foundation. It's similar to serving on a local committee or task group; you think you're prepared for the next step, but once you get there, you realize there's a steep learning curve. Representing 20,000 members is an incredible responsibility, and I've grown so much along the way." (0:12) "One lesson I've learned throughout my career is to be yourself—there's only one 'you.' I've also come to value listening as a skill. Communication is a two-way street. Great leaders know how to listen, really listen, and distill everyone's thoughts into something cohesive. I've admired those who can wrap up a discussion with a single sentence that brings people together.” (38:06-40:00) Quotes: "Listening isn't just about hearing words—it's about understanding the message. That's an area where I'm still growing, but I've seen how valuable it is for solving tough conversations and holding a group together." "I think the Career Pathways initiative is on a solid upward trajectory. It's exciting because it represents the here and now, and I've seen a lot of initiatives evolve over my time on the board. This one still has room to grow—it's not in its infancy, but it hasn't fully matured either. It's something that will always evolve. “I'm passionate about the BMPs (Best Management Practices). It's not a question of 'if' but 'when' these will become essential. Many people don't understand BMPs yet, but they're incredibly versatile tools. Whether you use them for internal purposes, like designing a wash station, or for outward-facing goals, like advocacy with local or national governments, they provide tremendous value. "We need more people to embrace BMPs proactively instead of reactively. I've seen other countries where regulations were imposed because they weren't at the table during discussions. Collectively, we're working to protect the game, the environment, and our industry. Progress since 2020 has been slower than I'd like, but we're moving in the right direction." Links Mentioned in this Episode: GCSAA: www.gcsaa.org Tyler Bloom Consulting: www.tylerbloomconsulting.com X (formerly Twitter): @white70 LinkedIn: Jeff White, CGCS  

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Lakesh Sharma, from the University of Florida, unpacks the science behind best management practices in soil nutrient management. Drawing from his work in sustainable agriculture, Dr. Sharma explores how policy, precision tools, and adaptive strategies shape nutrient guidelines in Florida. Discover the importance of site-specific management and how technology is transforming the field of agronomy. Tune in now on all major platforms!"Outdated recommendations, like three-decade-old corn guidelines, needed urgent updating due to improved genetics and practices."Meet the guest: Dr. Lakesh Sharma holds a Ph.D. in Soil Science and Agronomy from North Dakota State University and has extensive expertise in sustainable agriculture and nutrient management. Currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Florida, Dr. Sharma focuses on developing best management practices for multiple crops, including corn, potatoes, and hemp. What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(00:59) Introduction(04:21) Nutrient policy in Florida(06:19) Outdated guidelines impact(07:29) Farmer perceptions of policy(18:14) Adopting precision tools(22:59) Climate variability(27:52) Final three questionsThe Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:- CNH Reman- KWS

After spending last episode talking about the background and history of nitrogen rate recommendations in Minnesota, today on episode 14 we're talking about what to keep in mind as you begin predicting your nitrogen rate needs. How do yield, and nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) factor into decision making? Are there any N rate databases available to Minnesota growers? What are the pros and cons of a variable rate strategy, or cover crops for example? Brad and Dan talk about that and much more on today's episode.TRANSCRIPTGuests:Brad Carlson, Extension educator (Mankato)Daniel Kaiser, Extension nutrient management specialist (St. Paul)Additional resources:Corn nitrogen rate calculatorFertilizing corn in MinnesotaNitrogen fertilizer BMPs for agricultural lands---Click here to listen to all Advancing Nitrogen Smart podcast episodes.For the latest nutrient management information, subscribe to the Nutrient Management Podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the Minnesota Crop News daily or weekly email newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube channel, like UMN Extension Nutrient Management on Facebook, follow us on X (formerly twitter), and visit our website.If you have questions or comments, please email us at nutmgmt@umn.edu.Advancing Nitrogen Smart is proud to be supported by the farm families of Minnesota and their corn check-off investment through Minnesota Corn.

Ball Technical Services specialist Josh Henry joins host Bill Calkins to share best management practices for propagating vegetative coleus from unrooted cuttings as part of the Tech On Demand series covering crop culture for key annuals and perennials.   From receiving, prioritizing and handling through all stages up until transplant, Josh is going to help you reduce risk and produce top-quality liners.   Resources:   VIDEO: https://youtu.be/G32TupPcTF4    e-GRO Coleus Disorder Guide: https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/2022-11-06.pdf   Avoiding Diseases in Propagation: https://www.growertalks.com/Article/?articleid=24435

On this week's episode of MyAgLife in Fertilization, CCA Jerome Pier, who will be speaking at this next week's Crop Consultant Conference, details his upcoming talk on foliar fertilization best management practices.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their websites. Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/ New Age Ag Services - https://www.newageagservices.com/ 2024 Crop Consultant Conference - https://progressivecrop.com/conference/

In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we're talking about manure application in 2024. What's the value of manure today, given that fertilizer prices are still elevated compared to 2018 and 2019? What does long-term research show us about manure's value, and how might this information benefit growers and producers? Which manure best management practices (BMPs) help growers be most efficient? In what ways has ManureDB benefited farmers since its launch one year ago? What's on the horizon for manure management?Guests:Melissa Wilson, Extension manure nutrient management specialist (St. Paul)Chryseis Modderman, Extension manure nutrient management specialist (Morris, MN)Mary Keena, Extension livestock environment management specialist, North Dakota State University (Carrington, ND)Amy Schmidt, Livestock manure management engineer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Lincoln, NE)Additional resources:Manure ManagementManureDBLong-term Cropping Systems Study (NDSU)Manure and minimum tillage: How to balance soil health and nutrient loss goals---For the latest nutrient management information, subscribe to the Nutrient Management Podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the Minnesota Crop News daily or weekly email newsletter, and to our YouTube channel. Be sure to like UMN Extension Nutrient Management on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and of course visit our website.If you have questions or comments, please email us at nutmgmt@umn.edu.Support for the Nutrient Management Podcast is provided by Minnesota's fertilizer tonnage fee through the Agricultural Fertilizer Research & Education Council (AFREC). Learn more at MNsoilfertility.com.

LINK DIRETTO DEL MIO LIBRO SU AMAZON: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0D6LZK23MBenvenuti al podcast di giuseppescioscia.com! Oggi vi offro un resoconto completo della giornata finanziaria, con le notizie più rilevanti dai mercati internazionali. Analizziamo insieme gli avvenimenti economici più importanti, le tendenze di mercato e le decisioni che possono influenzare le vostre scelte di investimento. Che siate investitori esperti o semplici appassionati di economia, il nostro obiettivo è fornirvi informazioni chiare e tempestive per aiutarvi a navigare nel complesso mondo della finanza. Non perdetevi questo appuntamento per rimanere sempre aggiornati sulle ultime novità finanziarie!Investi come me:https://www.patreon.com/cambiaretuttoIl sito: https://www.giuseppescioscia.comIl gruppo:https://www.facebook.com/groups/244662280228532/Il mio profilo:https://www.facebook.com/SciosciaGiuseppemail:info@giuseppescioscia.comNB: In nessun modo il mio contenuto audio e/o video vuole essere una sollecitazione all'acquisto o vendita di strumenti finanziari.

Today we are joined by Dr. Chad Lehman, senior biologist for the South Dakota Department of Game Fish and Parks, and Dr. Chris Rota, associate professor of wildlife and fisheries resources at West Virginia University. We discuss their previous and ongoing research investigating harvest declines across South Dakota, major variables impacting hen survival and nest incubation, best management practices for SD private landowners, and more.    Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund    Resources: Lehman, C. P., et al. (2022). Factors influencing rate of decline in a Merriam's wild turkey population. The Journal of Wildlife Management, 86(6), e22240. Tyl, R. M., et al. (2020). Factors influencing productivity of eastern wild turkeys in northeastern South Dakota. Ecology and Evolution, 10(16), 8838-8854. Tyl, R. M., et al. (2023). Factors influencing survival of female eastern wild turkeys in northeastern South Dakota. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 47(2), e1429.   Dr. Chris Rota Contact, Publications Dr. Chad Lehman Contact, ResearchGate Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF DEER Lab @ufdeerlab, YouTube   Please help us by taking our (QUICK) listener survey - Thank you!  Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube Watch these podcasts on YouTube Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear!   This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org.  Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

Today we are joined by Dr. Chad Lehman, senior biologist for the South Dakota Department of Game Fish and Parks, and Dr. Chris Rota, associate professor of wildlife and fisheries resources at West Virginia University. We discuss their previous and ongoing research investigating harvest declines across South Dakota, major variables impacting hen survival and nest incubation, best management practices for SD private landowners, and more.    Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund    Resources: Lehman, C. P., et al. (2022). Factors influencing rate of decline in a Merriam's wild turkey population. The Journal of Wildlife Management, 86(6), e22240. Tyl, R. M., et al. (2020). Factors influencing productivity of eastern wild turkeys in northeastern South Dakota. Ecology and Evolution, 10(16), 8838-8854. Tyl, R. M., et al. (2023). Factors influencing survival of female eastern wild turkeys in northeastern South Dakota. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 47(2), e1429.   Dr. Chris Rota Contact, Publications Dr. Chad Lehman Contact, ResearchGate Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF DEER Lab @ufdeerlab, YouTube   Please help us by taking our (QUICK) listener survey - Thank you!  Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube Watch these podcasts on YouTube Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear!   This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org.  Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

In this whirlwind episode, the turf guys manage to cover: TMDLs, BMPs, models being wrong (but useful), ecosystem services, disease risk, athletic field safety, governance and stewardship dynamics of athletic fields and more. Hold on tight! Here comes the fastest 30 minutes(ish) in turf!

Benvenuti al podcast di giuseppescioscia.com! Oggi vi offro un resoconto completo della giornata finanziaria, con le notizie più rilevanti dai mercati internazionali. Analizziamo insieme gli avvenimenti economici più importanti, le tendenze di mercato e le decisioni che possono influenzare le vostre scelte di investimento. Che siate investitori esperti o semplici appassionati di economia, il nostro obiettivo è fornirvi informazioni chiare e tempestive per aiutarvi a navigare nel complesso mondo della finanza. Non perdetevi questo appuntamento per rimanere sempre aggiornati sulle ultime novità finanziarie!Investi come me:https://www.patreon.com/cambiaretuttoIl sito: https://www.giuseppescioscia.comIl gruppo:https://www.facebook.com/groups/244662280228532/Il mio profilo:https://www.facebook.com/SciosciaGiuseppemail:info@giuseppescioscia.comNB: In nessun modo il mio contenuto audio e/o video vuole essere una sollecitazione all'acquisto o vendita di strumenti finanziari.

Benvenuti al podcast di giuseppescioscia.com! Oggi vi offro un resoconto completo della giornata finanziaria, con le notizie più rilevanti dai mercati internazionali. Analizziamo insieme gli avvenimenti economici più importanti, le tendenze di mercato e le decisioni che possono influenzare le vostre scelte di investimento. Che siate investitori esperti o semplici appassionati di economia, il nostro obiettivo è fornirvi informazioni chiare e tempestive per aiutarvi a navigare nel complesso mondo della finanza. Non perdetevi questo appuntamento per rimanere sempre aggiornati sulle ultime novità finanziarie!Investi come me:https://www.patreon.com/cambiaretuttoIl sito: https://www.giuseppescioscia.comIl gruppo:https://www.facebook.com/groups/244662280228532/Il mio profilo:https://www.facebook.com/SciosciaGiuseppemail:info@giuseppescioscia.comNB: In nessun modo il mio contenuto audio e/o video vuole essere una sollecitazione all'acquisto o vendita di strumenti finanziari.

The long-awaited Oxide and Friends bookclub! Bryan and Adam were joined by special guest--and real life biologist--Greg Cost to discuss Philip Ball's terrific book, How Life Works: A User's Guide to the New Biology. Spoiler: Alan Turing makes a very expected appearance!In addition to Bryan Cantrill and Adam Leventhal, we were joined by special guest Greg Cost.Some of the topics we hit on, in the order that we hit them:The Turing patternRNA as a precursor to DNAXenopus frogXenobotsAnton computerBryan's reading notesCentral themesPower and limitations of metaphor – especially mechanical onesThe fundamental, diametrical opposition between life and machines. (Nature does not use simulations!)Rejecting the neo-Darwinian paradigmPassages of note:p. 91: “of the common SNPs seen in human populations, fully 62 percent are associated with height” … “the most common genomic associations for complex traits like this are in the noncoding regions” What is cognition? p. 137: “Life is, as biologist Michael Levin Jeremy Gunawardenaand philosopher Daniel Dennet have argued, ‘cognition all the way down'” AlphaFold2 p. 148 “AlphaFold does not so much solve the infamously difficult protein-folding problem as sidestep it. The algorithm makes no predictions about how a polypeptide chain folds, but simply predicts the end result based on the sequence.”p. 156: allostery refers to how a

In this episode of the Advancing Nitrogen Smart series, we're talking in-depth about nitrogen best management practices. How are BMPs calculated, and how do they change over time? What should growers keep in mind regarding regional adjustments in the BMPs? What kinds of risks are these BMPs designed to address? How do the 4 Rs figure in to Minnesota's nitrogen best management practices?Guests:Daniel Kaiser, Extension nutrient management specialist (St. Paul)Brad Carlson, Extension educator (Mankato)Additional resources:Nitrogen Fertilizer Best Management Practices for Agricultural LandsFertilizing Corn in Minnesota---For the latest nutrient management information, subscribe to the Nutrient Management Podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the Minnesota Crop News daily or weekly email newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube channel, like UMN Extension Nutrient Management on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and visit our website.If you have questions or comments, please email us at nutmgmt@umn.edu.Advancing Nitrogen Smart is proud to be supported by the farm families of Minnesota and their corn check-off investment through Minnesota Corn.

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Dr. Soham Adla, a Product Manager and researcher specializing in impact-oriented agricultural sustainability about Agricultural Sustainability, Problem Solving, and The Power of Music.  Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 1:24  Nic & Sam discuss dealing with challenging work9:37  Interview with Dr. Soham Adla starts9:52  Agricultural Sustainability21:25  Problem Solving29:16  Field Notes43:36  The Power of MusicPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Soham Adla at https://www.linkedin.com/in/soham-adla/ Guest Bio:Soham Adla is a researcher and product manager who has worked in impact-oriented agricultural sustainability for about nine years. He is a civil engineer specializing in water management, and his work includes farm-level performance and low-cost agricultural technologies. Currently, he focuses on water-efficient agriculture in a drought prone region in India, managing a digital agri-advisory product and studying the factors driving agricultural technology adoption. Soham enjoys stakeholder engagement and and science communication, with practical experience from collaborations with industry and NGOs, offering insights into human-water systems in agriculture. He is energized by music, talking to farmers, and stories.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

On this episode of the Okayest Trapper Podcast we sit down with Jake DeBow of New England Naturals. Jake is a wildlife biologist by trade and an avid trapper. He and his wife, Riley, also happen to run one of the most successful social media channels dedicated to trapping – @newenglandnaturals. We talk about his start in trapping, the benefits and pitfalls of social media, BMPs, and so much more. You are not gonna want to miss this one. Vermont Trapping Association Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZUfVSLFFcE&t=1539s

APAC stocks were somewhat mixed as Chinese market stabilisation efforts offset the early headwinds from Wall Street.Fed SLOOS (Q4) noted that tighter standards and weaker demand were reported.RBA kept rates unchanged at 4.35% as expected, while it reiterated that a further increase in interest rates cannot be ruled out.European equity futures indicate a higher open with Euro Stoxx 50 future +0.4% after the cash market closed flat on Monday.DXY remains at elevated levels, AUD outperforms post-RBA, USD/JPY stalled after climbing to fresh YTD highs.Looking ahead, highlights include German Industrial Orders, EZ Retail Sales, Canadian Ivey PMI, NZ Jobs data, ECB Consumer Expectations Survey, Comments from Fed's Mester, Harker, Kashkari, Collins & BoC's Macklem, Supply from Netherlands, UK & US, Earnings from BP, Infineon, UBS, BMPS, Eli Lily, Ford, GE Healthcare & Chipotle.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

What's up, Vigilantes! Don't miss out on this 0 to 1 moment before December 31st, 2023 – seize the opportunity to own your data, build your virtual haven, and embrace the future on your terms.  Check out the video, “Push It to the Limit: Claim Your BMPs NOW!” below! Watch Here: Watch on: Odysee |… The post Push It to the Limit: Claim Your BMPs NOW! [VIDEO] appeared first on The Crypto Vigilante.

The Stormwater Innovation Center: Growing Green Infrastructure Guests Roy Arezzo, Urban Stormwater Education and Outreach Coordinator, The Nature Conservancy; Rebecca Reeves, Education & Outreach Coordinator, Stormwater Innovation Center/Audubon Society of Rhode Island Managed by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, the Stormwater Innovation Center (SIC) in Providence, RI, demonstrates a series of nature-based solutions that address a variety of water quality issues. Cyanobacteria blooms are one major sign of poor water quality. SIC scientists, engineers, educators and volunteers are working together to solve this and other water quality problems. The Center uses over 40 green stormwater infrastructure practices, which exemplify best management practices (termed BMPs). Installed by the Providence Parks Department, these BMPs show how an effective stormwater infrastructure system is designed, constructed and maintained. Guest Roy Arezzo is the Urban Stormwater Education and Outreach Coordinator for The Nature Conservancy, working in collaboration with the Stormwater Innovation Center. In addition to monitoring local water bodies, his water quality work is focused on prevention and awareness regarding Cyanobacteria Blooms. With a biology background and a Master of Science Degree in Environmental Science Education, he worked as a science teacher at several urban schools. Guest Rebecca Reeves is the SIC Education & Outreach Coordinator with the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. Working in collaboration with many partner organizations, she is responsible for professional training, school programming and community outreach. Through its education and outreach initiatives, the SIC builds public awareness around stormwater issues and how they relate to environmental concerns such as supporting native habitat and wildlife. Reeves also coordinates events, including the Annual Rain Harvest Festival.   INFORMATION RESOURCES FOR TAKING ACTION Learn more about SIC Best Management Practices - https://www.stormwaterinnovation.org/bmps Take the SIC's virtual tour - https://www.arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/index.html?appid=b8d33a637394471f95bbd530d9bd1601# Check out the SIC Story Map https://psic.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html?appid=59f0540434144df2943e41bf2138837e Attend the Rain Harvest Festival - https://www.stormwaterinnovation.org/rainharvestfestival  Join RainSnap - https://www.rainsnap.org Help report with BloomWatch - bloomWatch | Cyanobacteria Monitoring Collaborative – Cyanobacteria Monitoring Collaborative (cyanos.org) Learn about floating wetlands https://ecori.org/award-winning-floating-wetland-possible-remedy-for-blue-green-algae-blooms/ Join the Story Walking Radio Hour group on facebook  https://www.facebook.com/groups/StoryWalkingRadio Follow the Story Walking Radio Hour on the UNITE multimedia channel –https://unite.live/channels/story-walking-radio-hour/story-walking-radio-hour Learn more at www.storywalking.com , https://netwalkri.com email wendy@netwalkri.com or call 401 529-6830. Connect with Wendy to order copies of Fiddlesticks, The Angel Heart or Storywalker Wild Plant Magic Cards. Subscribe to Wendy's blog Writing with Wendy at www.wendyfachon.blog. Learn more at www.storywalking.com ,  https://netwalkri.com email wendy@netwalkri.com or call 401 529-6830. Connect with Wendy to order copies of Fiddlesticks, The Angel Heart or Storywalker Wild Plant Magic Cards. Subscribe to Wendy's blog Writing with Wendy at www.wendyfachon.blog. Join Wendy on facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/StoryWalkingRadio

Jeremy Poirier, senior manager for fiber certification at International Paper in Shreveport, talks about IP's responsible fiber sourcing policies and how they meet the evolving sourcing requirements from their stakeholders. Jeremy also was part of a group of Louisiana Forestry Association members who participated in updating the state's Best Management Practices manual, which took effect this year.  Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to jzeringue@laforestry.com.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, go to forests.org.Check out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.

The turf guys unveil their newest resource for golf course BMPs. Shawn Askew joins the show to discuss his research on reducing poa populations on putting surfaces, seedhead suppression, and some novel weed control strategies like drones, parabolic mirrors, and cryogenics.

Julianne Finkelnberg, EHS Consultant at Toyota Racing Development USA, discuss how they avoid the most common stormwater permit violations by developing and implementing top-quality best management practices (BMPs). Additionally, hear how they have successfully streamlined their entire stormwater compliance process with a single software solution — from BMP management to water sampling, lab reporting, data analytics, and reporting workflows. Their world-class system is helping them not only increase EHS efficiency, but it's helping them tremendously decrease risk exposure

The turf guys rant about the burden of maintenance that is commonly overlooked during the design and construction phase of sports fields. Ben Polimer, Field and Grounds Coordinator for the Town of Weston, Mass., joins in to discuss the brand new NESTMA BMP document and best practices to get fields ready for play in the spring.

From India to the Heartland, Dr. Vinayak Shedekar joins us from the NACADE convention in Des Moines, Iowa, to have a conversation about water quality, soil health and the International Drainage Hall of Fame. Listen in as guest host Trey Allis and Dr. Shedekar discuss smart drainage systems and how information is power when it comes to agriculture water management on this episode of The Water Table.About the Guest:Dr. Vinayak Shedekar is a Research Scientist in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. He is currently assessing field-to-watershed-scale impacts of implementing BMPs such as cover crops, denitrifying bioreactors, and drainage water management on hydrology and water quality. He is also co-leading a statewide Extension signature program focused on soil health, and currently oversees the International Drainage Hall of Fame.International Drainage Hall of Fame:https://u.osu.edu/hshw/drainage/drainage-hall-of-fame/#:~:text=The%20%E2%80%9CDrainage%20Hall%20of%20Fame,and%20research%20on%20agricultural%20drainage.Overholt Drainage School:https://u.osu.edu/hshw/drainage/overholt-drainage-education-and-research-program/overholt-drainage-school/Healthy Soil, Healthy Water:https://u.osu.edu/hshw/Episode Topics:00:32   Welcome from Jamie Duininck02:15   Welcome to Dr. Vinayak Shedekar03:00   From India to the Heartland04:25   What's it like in Ohio?06:00   Looking at drainage for cover crops06:46   20-plus benefits for drainage07:42   Drainage tools in the toolbox08:55   Controlled drainage vs. smart drainage10:30   Water quality issues13:00   Scaling it up13:45   Adopting practices and the hurdles15:15   Information is power15:45   International Drainage Hall of Fame19:40   Automated control structures22:30   Erratic weather events23:30   Bringing water management into the technological revolution25:45   Overholt Drainage School27:35   Ag students = hard workers29:04   It's all about a system30:30   Know where to go for the information32:30   The future of ag water management36:00   Final thoughtsFollow us on social media! FB:  https://m.facebook.com/thewatertableag/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thewatertableag/Website:  https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1538507698Subscribe to our Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/001MKyL5nMw6jUpuuz9aGdListen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMzg5OTEwLnJzcw== More Episodes & Water Management Education:https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/

Frank has an in-depth chat with GCSAA's Director of Government Affairs, and the smartest person in Lawrence, KS, Chava McKeel. Frank and Chava explore the new Memoradum of Understanding between the GCSAA and the EPA, what it means for members, the industry and how it could unlock opportunities for increasing recognition of the value of golf courses as green space. They even manage to get in some conversation on labor issues and communicating to all golf courses about the value of BMPs.  Don't miss a minute of this chat!

"Recruiting Soil to Tackle Climate Change: A Roadmap for Canada" is a 2022 report by the Soil Conservation Council of Canada and the Compost Council of Canada aimed at helping more people put carbon into soil and keep it there. The world's soils have lost an estimated 133 billion tons of carbon since the beginning of agriculture 12,000 years ago. This loss represents a substantial opportunity for climate-change mitigation via carbon sequestration in soils. The challenges to building soil carbon, however, include socio-economic, political, and cultural barriers. Healthy soil microbial communities build carbon, while also generating societal benefits like clean water, but managing for soil health means adopting best-management practices (BMPs) that often run counter to perceived economic advantage and long-established cultural norms. Soil-carbon sequestration is a “no regrets” approach, applying landscape-based solutions to climate change. It can be implemented at a relatively low cost per tonne of CO2e, and it has numerous co-benefits, such as increased fertility, cleaner water, and greater farm profitability. Moreover, the science behind these statements is not disputed. While there is some disagreement between scientists around the details, even the most conservative among researchers and academics recognize that the potential for building soil carbon levels is real and worth the investment. In fact, soil health is a topic that has been receiving a growing amount of attention worldwide over the past few years The Soil Conservation Council of Canada and the Compost Council of Canada released the final report in April 2022. The Roadmap is a call to action and a plan for Canada to create a partnership with soil and with soil managers. And that will deliver significant benefits – for generations to come. More information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0orPeMZVB8 https://soilcc.ca/programs/recruiting-soil-to-tackle-climate-change/ http://www.compost.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Press-Release-Recruit-Soil-to-Tackle-Climate-Change.pdf

We have three special guests this time and a jam packed episode all about stormwater management! We talk extensively with Mark Rufener (PE, CPESC, CPSWQ) from K.E. McCartney & Associates (a local engineering firm) regarding "The Gateway Project", Kingwood Center Garden's capital plan to create a new garden entrance and visitor experience, completed in the last few years. As part of this plan, Kingwood integrated several stormwater BMPs (Best Management Practices) into the new visitor center and parking lot. Mark Rufener is a professional in stormwater infrastructure engineering and management and played a large part in the design of these BMPs. He also worked closely with another Mark (Hoover) who is Kingwood's lead horticulturalist (translating as "plant wizard"). Mark Hoover was in charge of selecting the plant material to be used in some of the BMPs, because as you'll discover, plants play a critical role in stormwater management. Additionally, Evan caught up with Dan Herrold who is another technician at Richland SWCD. Dan heads up the MS4 program there, which ties into what we talk about in the rest of the episode. So, sit back and enjoy!   LINKS!!! Kingwood's Interactive Map: https://kingwoodcenter.org/kiosk/garden-gateway/ North East Ohio Rain Garden Manual: www.geaugaswcd.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/2013_RainGardenManual_GeaugaSWCD.2762917.pdf North East Ohio Master/Professional Rain Gardener Certification: https://neomasterraingardener.org/ Richland SWCD's Stormwater resources - General: https://richlandswcd.net/services/water/stormwater - Rain Gardens and Rain Barrels: https://richlandswcd.net/services/water/rain-gardens - Do I need a Stormwater Permit? https://richlandswcd.net/services/do-i-need-a-permit - Interactive Richland Co Watershed Map: https://richlandswcd.net/services/water/watersheds-of-richland-county - Water Quality Data Map for Richland Co: https://richlandswcd.net/services/water/water-data-map More on Best Management Practices: - https://richlandswcd.net/services/water/stormwater/epa-best-practice - https://sswcd.summitoh.net/sites/default/files/2019-01/Post%20Construction%20O%26M.pdf   OUR WEBSITES/PHONE NUMBERS K.E. McCartney & Associates: https://kemccartney.com/ Richland Soil & Water Conservation District: 419-747-8686 | https://richlandswcd.net/ Kingwood Center Gardens: https://kingwoodcenter.org/   MUSIC We have been generously granted permission to use the music in this podcast by the artists who made it. Songs used are: "Run One Down" by Dan Lebowitz (our theme music), "Busy City" & "Easy Stroll" by TrackTribe.

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2022.11.11.516138v1?rss=1 Authors: Valenta, T., Berkova, L., Fazilaty, H., Yang, Q., Kubovciak, J., Stastna, M., Hrckulak, D., Vojtechova, M., Brugger, M., Hausmann, G., Liberali, P., Korinek, V., Basler, K. Abstract: The protective and absorptive functions of the intestinal epithelium rely on differentiated enterocytes. Their differentiation is orchestrated by sub-epithelial mesenchymal cells producing ligands along the villus axis, in particular Bmps and Tgf{beta}. Here we show that individual Bmp ligands and Tgf{beta} drive distinct enterocytic programs specific to villus zonation. Bmp4 is expressed mainly from the center to the upper part of the villus, and it activates preferentially genes connected to lipid uptake and metabolism. In contrast, Bmp2 is produced by villus-tip mesenchymal cells, and it influences the adhesive properties of villus-tip epithelial cells and the expression of immunomodulators. Hence, Bmp2 promotes the terminal enterocytic differentiation at the villus-tip. Additionally, Tgf{beta} induces epithelial gene expression programs similar to that triggered by Bmp2. Bmp2-driven villus-tip program is activated by a canonical BmpRI/Smad-dependent mechanism. Finally, we established an organoid cultivation system that enriches for villus-tip enterocytes and thereby better mimics the cellular composition of the intestinal epithelium. Altogether our data suggest that not only Bmp gradient, but also the activity of individual Bmp drives specific enterocytic programs. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info Podcast created by Paper Player, LLC

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Using best management practices (BMPs) with fertilizer management is all about making sure the nutrient is available to the plant while minimizing movement out or off the field, via air, water, or soil movement. To tackle what a fall-focused BMP might look like for phosphorus and nitrogen, host of The Agronomists, Lyndsey Smith, is joined... Read More

Using best management practices (BMPs) with fertilizer management is all about making sure the nutrient is available to the plant while minimizing movement out or off the field, via air, water, or soil movement. To tackle what a fall-focused BMP might look like for phosphorus and nitrogen, host of The Agronomists, Lyndsey Smith, is joined... Read More

Welcome to another episode of Everyday Oral Surgery! Joining us in conversation today is Dr. Suzanne Stucki-McCormick, a surgeon practicing and teaching in California. Join us today to hear about Dr. Stucki-McCormick's journey through research and practice, starting with working for NASA while she was still in high school. Hear how she followed her passion for cleft lip and palate surgery, and contributed to early research on triple A bone, after helping to discover a new strain of actinomyces while pursuing her masters studies. Today's listeners will learn why she believes that oral surgeons are uniquely positioned to be leaders in the ERAS space, and how she integrates natural care into her surgery practice. Dr. Stucki-McCormick has also researched opioid usage and genetics, finding that certain patients are simply non-metabolizers, leaving the conundrum of trying to identify which patients are drug-seekers. She shares the story of being appointed to the dental board by Arnold Schwarzenegger, before sharing her favorite topics to teach today, and why she recommends using the phrase ‘patient agrees'. Thanks for tuning in to hear all this and more from this inspiring surgeon today! Key Points From This Episode:A warm welcome to today's guest, Dr. Suzanne Stucki-McCormick.Her background, starting with working for NASA in high school. The story of how she discovered a new strain of actinomyces during her masters studies in West Virginia.How she followed her passion for cleft lip and palate surgery.Her early research on triple A bone, known today as BMPs.Why she believes that oral surgeons are uniquely positioned to be leaders in ERAS.Her holistic approach to patient care, including natural options for anti-inflammatories.Dr. Stucki-McCormick's research on opioid usage and genetics.Results reflected that only 30% of patients are normal metabolizers. Non-metabolizers, drug seekers, and the many avenues for research available.Why finding best practices is clearly what is important. What they can learn from bone cuts today. Her experience being appointed to the dental board by Arnold Schwarzenegger.What she loves to teach today: describing the situation in detail.Her recommendation to add ‘patient agrees' to the end of your notes.Ethical issues that surgeons are facing today. Dr. Grant Stucki's issues in practice including patients coming in high on marijuana.Why documenting is such a helpful tool, especially when you are looking back.Pressures in oral surgery, including finances, expectations, and more.The beauty of elective surgery, and the importance of learning to say no.What she loves about oral surgery: you can choose what you want. The most helpful non-surgery thing she does that enriches her career: playing! Why she doesn't know the names of any of the tools she uses.Her favorite film: the Godfather series! Why doing cleft surgery has been the most rewarding aspect of her career so far.Her quote to live by, about serendipity, and her lifelong love of purple.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Dr. Suzanne McCormick on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-mccormick-98845611/Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.comDr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

Dr. Mark Loux updates us on herbicide availability before getting into some specific BMPs for our most difficult weeds: Marestail, Waterhemp, Giant and Common Ragweed and a few others that have made a stronghold in some fields. The webinar on metabolic resistance, and many others, can be found here: https://iwilltakeaction.com/news/inside-weed-management-webinar-series The weed control guide and […]

Julianne Finkelnberg, EHS Consultant at Toyota Racing Development USA, discuss how they avoid the most common stormwater permit violations by developing and implementing top-quality best management practices (BMPs). Additionally, hear how they have successfully streamlined their entire stormwater compliance process with a single software solution — from BMP management to water sampling, lab reporting, data analytics, and reporting workflows. Their world-class system is helping them not only increase EHS efficiency, but it's helping them tremendously decrease risk exposure.

Year-end financial statements aren’t just for year-end reviews — especially if they happen months after the year-end. Realistically, if you’re not reviewing the books until months later, the decisions being made in the present aren’t fully informed by the reality of the business situation, says Lisa Miller, partner with MNP Agriculture, based at Edmonton, Alta.... Read More

Year-end financial statements aren’t just for year-end reviews — especially if they happen months after the year-end. Realistically, if you’re not reviewing the books until months later, the decisions being made in the present aren’t fully informed by the reality of the business situation, says Lisa Miller, partner with MNP Agriculture, based at Edmonton, Alta.... Read More

Hanna Gamble is the co-owner and manager of St. Lucia Plantation and Eightfold Farms. Hanna is passionate about preserving the health and beauty of the land under her care and has implemented developments to improve the land and create a community centered around a love for nature, animals, and people.Hanna Gamble is a Louisiana native with a degree in business management and a passion for horses, regenerative farming, agroforestry, and preserving the natural world for future generations. She is the co-owner and manager of St. Lucia Plantation, a 1,833-acre Loblolly pine tree farm, Eightfold Farms, a 208-acre horse, hay, and regenerative agriculture farm, and Oppenheimer Ranch, a 117-acre horse, hay, and regenerative agriculture farm. Hanna is a leader in her community that inspires others to adopt and maintain sustainable and regenerative farming, forestry, and lifestyle practices by providing a clear example of how these goals can be accomplished and replicated.In 2017, Hanna received the honor of being named the Louisiana Tree Farmer of the year by the Louisiana Forestry Association. She was selected for this award because of her strict adherence to BMPs, the quality of her forest, and her desire to share her farm and forestry knowledge with her community. Hanna continues to be an active member of the forestry community and gives back by serving on the Louisiana Forestry Association board and the Northwest Louisiana Forestry Advisory Committee."My main goal is to preserve the land under my care for future generations and to inspire others to take up farming with nature in mind."

Europe's largest lender, HSBC, posts stellar Q3 results with a 74 per cent surge in profits and announces a £2bn share buyback programme. CFO Ewen Stevenson tells CNBC the bank is well positioned for any interest rate hikes. Meanwhile, Italy's attempts to save distressed lender BMPS takes a hit after discussions between Unicredit and the state treasury collapse. Evergrande sees shares spike for its EV unit after the Chinese developer's chairman hints at a move away from property. And Facebook's woes continue ahead of earnings today. Whistleblower Frances Haugen is due to provide further testimony about online safety at the social media giant in London today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rita visits with Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert to get an update on organization priorities and events. She then talks with Scott Wilson, Growmark Energy about energy supply and pricing.Molly Hammond, Acting USDA Rural Development Director, joins the show to talk about a newly launched resource guide for disaster assistance in rural communities. Jim Taylor visits with Megan Dwyer, Illinois Corn Growers Association Nutrient Loss Reduction Manager. They talk about the biennial report of the NLRS, fall nitrogen best management practices and a new grant Illinois Corn and IFCA received from the Illinois Council on BMPs to educate about nitrogen BMPs.

US futures are indicating a lower open as of 05:00 ET. Greater China with another weak performance as Asia equities ended lower on Friday. European equity markets lower, with travel/leisure and basic resources underperforming. Weakness in Amazon after hours also responsible for some pressure Nasdaq futures. Companies mentioned: AMZN, MSFT, OYO, UCG.IM, BMPS.IM

In this episode we meet Luke Hicks of LH Farm Service, a custom harvesting and orchard sanitation company. Luke shares about harvest operations, how he built his business from scratch, what equipment he uses and why, and where he sees harvest operations going in the future. “For me, it's rewarding to get a guy's crop from the field to the processor. That's what makes me feel good and doing the best job we can. That's what I really enjoy about it.” - Luke Hicks Luke discusses his custom harvesting business and how he makes sure his crews harvest efficiently, safely and effectively. He offers insight about important issues like harvest efficiency, equipment, labor and serving farmer customers. Ultimately, customer support and best-handling of his clients' trees have helped him select the best equipment for his business.   “I take extra care. We're handling somebody else's crop. I know that their livelihood is in our hands, it's the care of their trees. It's up to us.” - Luke Hicks ABC Update In today's ABC Update, principal analyst Jesse Roseman discusses Harvest Best Management Practices (BMPs). He shares why these BMPs are important, how they add value to almond growers and where to access these resources.  Get a copy of the Harvest Best Management Practices by contacting the field outreach team: fieldoutreach@almondboard.com.    The Almond Journey Podcast is brought to you by https://www.almonds.com/ (The Almond Board of California). This show explores how growers, handlers, and other stakeholders are making things work in their operations to drive the almond industry forward. Host Tim Hammerich visits with leaders throughout the Central Valley of California and beyond who are finding innovative ways to improve their operations, connect with their communities, and advance the almond industry.   ABC recognizes the diverse makeup of the California almond industry and values contributions offered by its growers, handlers, and allied industry members. However, the opinions, services and products discussed in existing and future podcast episodes are by no means an endorsement or recommendation from ABC. The Almond Journey podcast is not an appropriate venue to express opinions on national, state, local or industry politics. As a Federal Marketing Order, the Almond Board of California is prohibited from lobbying or advocating on legislative issues, as well as setting field and market prices.

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Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2020.10.20.348060v1?rss=1 Authors: KHODR, V., MACHILLOT, P., MIGLIORINI, E., REISER, J.-b., PICART, C. Abstract: Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMP) are an important family of growth factors playing a role in a large number of physiological and pathological processes, including bone homeostasis, tissue regeneration and cancers. In vivo, BMPs bind successively to both BMP receptors (BMPR) of type I and type II, and a promiscuity has been reported. In this study, we used bio-layer interferometry to perform parallel real-time biosensing and to deduce the kinetic parameters (ka, kd) and the equilibrium constant (KD) for a large range of BMPs/BMPR combinations in similar experimental conditions. We selected four members of the BMP family (BMP-2, 4, 7, 9) known for their physiological relevance and studied their interactions with five type-I BMP receptors (ALK1, 2, 3, 5, 6) and three type-II BMP receptors (BMPR-II, ACTR-IIA, ACTR-IIB). We reveal that BMP-2 and BMP-4 behave differently, especially regarding their kinetic interactions and affinities with the type-II BMPR. We found that BMP-7 has a higher affinity for ACTR-IIA and a tenfold lower affinity with the type-I receptors. While BMP-9 has a high and similar affinity for all type-II receptors, it can interact with ALK5 and ALK2, in addition to ALK1. Interestingly, we also found that all BMPs can interact with ALK5. The interaction between BMPs and both type-I and type II receptors immobilized on the same surface did not reveal further cooperativity. Our work provides a synthetic view of the interactions of these BMPs with their receptors and paves the way for future studies on their cell-type and receptor specific signaling pathways. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info

Ken Benoit's Connect to Protect Tour concludes on this episode of the Turfgrass Hotline. Ken completed his 3400 mile, 36 day journey across the US by dipping his bike into the Pacific Ocean. Frank and Ken review the high- and lowlights of the journey and the work that lies ahead to actually adopt BMPs across the country, not just talk about and publish them! Ken’s journey has been celebrated by many in the golf industry and it's clear he has found that personal and professional compass he sought a few months ago!

The Connect to Protect Tour pedals on with Ken Benoit on ride day 13 (total day 15) and closing in on 1300 miles as he puts his leg up for a few days in IA with Tim Gravert. BMPs of water use reduction and pollinators are highlighted on these course visits and just as much learning going on internally for Ken as a “niggle” turned to a “bark” from his Achilles tendon. Adjustments to the pedaling stroke are being made, new and old friendships made and renewed, and a positive journey hopes to continue into Nebraska. In fact, Ken’s looking for a course visit in the Cornhusker State!  Join Ken as he enters the great grasslands of the US at ecoturfconsulting.com.

This week the Turfgrass Hotline. is tracking the Connect to Protect Tour, a 3000 mile bike journey by my friend, Ken Benoit, CGCS. Ken is the President and Founder of EcoTurf Consulting and a long time golf course superintendent conditioning golf courses for 25 years. Ken, an avid and experienced cyclist, is riding 3000 miles in 30 days with 40 lbs of gear on the Connect to Protect Tour, highlighting best management practices for water quality protection across the US. His goal is "to raise awareness within the golf industry of the importance for golf course facilities to adopt BMPs and to demonstrate, to people outside the golf community, golf’s dedication to preserving and protecting water quality, pollinators and wildlife habitat." For Ken this is as much a personal journey as a professional one.  We recorded this interview on Monday August 17, right before Ken headed from State College to Westerville, OH, a 112 mile ride. Follow Ken's travels on his YouTube channel (Eco Turf Consulting)  Twitter feed (@ecoturfconsult) and Instagram (@eco.turf.consulting). 

Pollinating crops can be difficult on honey bees. Since 2014, the California Almond Board has been working with beekeepers, pest control advisors and groups like Project ApisM to come up with standards (Best Management Practices, BMPs) to increase the health of bees in California Almonds. This week we talk with former Director, Agricultural Affairs, Almond Board of California (ABC), Bob Curtis, about how the BMPs were developed and how effective they have been to help bees during pollination. 

Dr. Unruh, Professor and Center Director at University of Florida at Jay, FL discusses his concerns in the turfgrass industry and why BMPs are important for successful turf  Industry Concerns:  Labor/decreasing budgets  Competition from other companies  Innovative ways of doing things  Enrollment into turf programs  Online vs face-to-face programs  Lack of Assistant Superintendents  BMPs  Why are BMPs important?  How do they vary from state to state  How has establishing BMPs helped the superintendent or turfgrass manager  How important do you think it is for each individual facility to have their own set of BMPs plan 

Preston interviews Carl Adams from the Utah Division of Water Quality about stormwater effects on citizen and how they can keep our water clean!

In this episode of Frankly Speaking, Frank Rossi chats with Dr. Ben McGraw of Penn State University on the latest research, control methodology, new larvicide products, adulticide resistance information and BMPs in ABW management. Presented by Civitas Turf Defense and DryJect.

You can’t get to a thousand episodes without first hitting 200, and here we are at episode 200 of Wheat Pete’s Word! Host Peter Johnson dedicates this episode to proper nutrient management, and tackles the topic from a few different angles. After all, when people are started to lobby that bodies of water have the... Read More

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Rachael: For years, the Everglades Agricultural Area has drawn much controversy over the environmental concerns regarding water quality in South Florida. Stuck in the middle of that controversy is agriculture. Florida Farm Bureau’s Gary Ritter shares some of the challenges that farmers and ranchers are facing in the EAA. Gary: “The challenges today’s EAA farmers and ranchers face are linked hand in hand to the storied history of the Everglades, their partnership in Everglades Restoration and population growth.   This all started back in 1994 Florida Passed the Everglades Forever Act mandating EAA farmers meet a 25% reduction in phosphorus through the implementation of on-farm BMPs.  For the past 25 years, EAA farmers have met or exceeded their 25% reduction goal averaging 55% reductions during that time period and this past year a 70% reduction.   Rachael: What are some of the techniques that farmers and ranchers have in place to help in the Everglades Restoration? Gary: Farmers use Best Management Practices in three categories: Water Management, Nutrient Management and Sediment Controls.  Let’s take a look at all three.   Water conservation and management practices are implemented to retain runoff by optimizing on-site storage, based on rainfall levels.    Nutrient management through soil testing includes uniform applications of fertilizer with soil amendments at the plant root zones while maintaining setbacks from waterways.   Sediment controls reduce erosion of canal banks and swales by maintaining vegetative buffers.    In addition crop rotations and rice production has helped improve soil loss in the EAA area.   Rachael: Gary helps dispel some of the myths regarding the phosphorus levels of the Everglades.   Gary: The myths are generally from a misinformed public that believes water from EAA farms is back-pumped into Lake Okeechobee and somehow winds up in the coastal estuaries.   Actually, farmers in the EAA treat water from Lake Okeechobee sending it south into the water conservation areas.    Rachael: How important is it to understand other contributors to the health of the Everglades?   Gary: Farmers have been a partner in the restoration effort for decades.  However, success truly means all of south Florida has to be united and engaged with our farmers…this means citizens and industry along with the state of Florida and the Federal Government.”  

Irrigation is just one of many things on a grower’s mind on any given day. To help growers conserve irrigation water in vineyards, Vineyard Team has launched a project to investigate how growers make decisions to adopt agricultural water BMPs given the competition of other management areas for the same scarce resources. Agricultural consultant Jacob Hernandez of JH Ag Consulting and Craig Macmillan, Technical Program Manager for Vineyard Team, discuss the Agricultural Water BMP Adoption project. Funded by a California Department of Water Resources grant, this research project explores how grape growers think about irrigation to identify ways to encourage water conservation. Get some tips on how to maintain your irrigation system plus learn how to become a part of the project. References: Sustainable Winegrowing 24: Measuring Water and Nitrogen Use | Paul Crout (Podcast) Drip Irrigation System Start Up: Recommended Procedures Irrigation BMPs: Creating a Culture of Conservation – SIGN UP Irrigation Consumer Bill Of Rights | Charles Burt Irrigation Training & Research Center (ITRC), California Polytechnic State University JH Ag Consulting Listen to the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

In this episode of Frankly Speaking, Dr. Frank Rossi chats with Dr. Bruce Clarke of Rutgers University about the history, creation and evolution of BMPs for managing patch diseases and anthracnose in turf. Programmatic approaches to control, intertwining of micronutrients and cultural practices, solid vs hollow tine aerification, self-inflicted issues, topdressing, nitrogen... and the real possibility -- with strict adherence to established BMPs -- of moving toward a scouting-based curative program for anthracnose management. Frank and Bruce also talk about the upcoming 13th International Turfgrass Research Conference to be held July 16-21 in New Brunswick, NJ. Presented by DryJect.

Best management practices (BMP) provide superintendents with critical tools needed to maintain golf courses to the satisfaction of golfers and owners while complying with local, state and federal regulations. In this episode of Frankly Speaking, Frank Rossi chats with Dr. Bryan Unruh, Professor of Environmental Horticulture and Associate Center Director at the University of Florida, IFAS, West Florida Research and Education Center, about his role spearheading the nationwide initiative creating BMPs for all aspects of golf course management... from water quality, nutrient management, pesticide use and IPM, pollinator protection and energy management. Listeners will leave with a better understanding of the important role of BMPs, and how they can get involved in BMP creation and implementation in their local area. As always, smart talk from leading thinkers... presented by DryJect.

Cotton Grower editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes talk about the unexpected bump in acreage reflected in the USDA Acreage Report. University of Tennessee Extension cotton specialist Tyson Raper joins the guys to talk about PGR management.

In this episode we are Speaking Frankly with Chava McKeel, Director of Government Relations for the GCSAA about the latest implications of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) issue and how it might and now might not affect the golf course industry. In addition to the the WOTUS discussion expect a lively interaction over the implementation of BMP's for water quality protection and how the BMP's and WOTUS might intersect. McKeel has been with GCSAA since 1997. She is also a registered federal lobbyist. Frankly Speaking is presented by DryJect/Maximus by DryJect and by Turfline/True-Surface.

Prioritizing Green Infrastructure Investments November 29, 2011 FCommunity decision makers are increasingly looking at installing green infrastructure to address stormwater issues. To be able to retrofit private property with such natural stormwater solutions, there needs to be a mechanism that can gain private sector involvement and investment. One approach is to use an auction system, where landowners learn about the economic value of stormwater best management practices (BMPs) and then participate in an auction to bid on what BMPs they are willing to pay for. Megan Lewis, AICP, of Cardno JFNew, and Sabina Shaikh of RCF Economic and Financial Consulting, described a project conducted for the City of Valparaiso, Indiana, to help that community prioritize stormwater BMP installation in a specific neighborhood.

"Water has fascinated me for a long time. I have spent my whole adult life studying and teaching about water in our environment. I will share with you my wonderment of water and some fun and unusual things that you can see for yourself." - Peter Black