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Visit RedDirtAgronomy.com Daniel Adamson Ph.D., Oklahoma State University Extension soil and water conservation specialist, joins Dave Deken, Brian Arnall Ph.D. and Josh Lofton Ph.D. for a conversation about building an Extension program in a changing communications landscape. They discuss YouTube, short-form video, social media, field demonstrations and why seemingly ordinary work can become valuable educational content when producers get to see something they normally would not. Adamson currently serves as an OSU assistant professor and Extension specialist focused on soil and water management and conservation. The conversation also gets practical: what equipment actually matters for producing useful videos, why digital outreach can be difficult to measure inside traditional academic systems, and how artificial intelligence raises the stakes for putting reliable, unbiased agricultural information online. From a phone and microphone to a soil pit and a good explanation, the group makes the case that reaching producers is increasingly about meeting them where they already search. Key takeaways: YouTube and short-form video can reach producers who may never attend a traditional Extension meeting. What feels routine to a specialist may be completely new—and highly useful—to someone watching from the farm. Good agricultural video does not require a truckload of equipment; steady footage and clean audio can make a major difference. Digital outreach can produce measurable reach even though traditional academic evaluation systems may still place more value on peer-reviewed publications and fact sheets. As AI becomes another source of agricultural answers, recognizable, research-based Extension content becomes increasingly important. Detailed Timestamped Rundown 00:00–02:57 — Why Extension communication matters now Dave introduces the episode around Extension, communication and getting good research-based information to producers who increasingly search for answers on their phones. He previews YouTube, video production and the growing importance of trusted information in an AI-driven world.02:58–05:31 — Meet Daniel Adamson The group reintroduces Adamson nearly two years into his OSU career, with some Oklahoma-versus-Texas banter and a little background on his rural roots.05:32–07:15 — Building an Extension program Adamson talks about finding the right "lanes" for his program and learning what will actually meet people's needs. One unexpected responsibility has been onsite wastewater treatment—better known to most rural homeowners as septic systems.07:16–09:20 — The communication problem The conversation turns to one of Adamson's biggest questions: how Extension reaches people in the ways they actually consume information while respecting their time. Video and social media become central to that discussion.09:21–13:48 — From radio and websites to YouTube Arnall remembers an Extension landscape dominated by websites, radio and television. Dave contrasts that with Oklahoma Wheat Commission videos, describing a YouTube channel that grew rapidly as producers found timely crop information there.13:49–18:50 — Short videos and ordinary Tuesdays Lofton and Adamson discuss the surprising reach of short-form videos. Adamson's simple soil-structure clip earns thousands of views, reinforcing the idea that work scientists consider ordinary can be genuinely interesting to producers.18:51–23:30 — Local audiences become regional audiences The group compares Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube audiences and discusses how online field days and videos can reach people well beyond Oklahoma. The practical advice: capture footage while the work is happening, even if narration comes later.23:31–27:07 — Does academia reward digital outreach? Arnall and Lofton describe a mismatch between the ways audiences increasingly consume Extension information and the ways universities traditionally measure scholarly productivity. Fact sheets and peer-reviewed publications count differently than podcasts, blogs or social videos.27:08–30:29 — Communication creates opportunities The group discusses how online visibility can build reputation, generate speaking opportunities and help specialists become recognizable resources. Arnall describes finding a place in academia through communication and "edutainment."30:30–33:51 — Adamson's North Star: help people Adamson explains that he wants to learn useful things, teach them simply and avoid overlooking basic information just because a specialist has seen it many times. Research quality remains essential, but valuable Extension knowledge does not always fit neatly into an academic mold.33:52–35:36 — Why YouTube stands out In-person education remains valuable, but Adamson is particularly interested in concise, useful videos. He illustrates the point with his own experience searching YouTube for practical help dealing with a mole in his garden.35:37–39:16 — What equipment actually matters The group asks what someone needs to start making agricultural videos. Dave's recommendations are intentionally simple: a phone, something that holds it steady and an external microphone when possible. Clean audio matters more than an expensive production setup.39:17–41:29 — Portrait, landscape and the algorithm They discuss vertical versus horizontal video, YouTube Shorts and platform algorithms. Dave's advice is essentially to make useful content rather than obsess over gaming the algorithm.41:30–44:21 — Extension, trust and artificial intelligence Adamson explains why he valued Extension as a crop adviser: it offered a source of unbiased, factual information. Lofton connects that role to AI, warning that automated answers can incorporate unreliable material and making trustworthy source material even more important.44:22–45:31+ — Extension's next generation The episode closes by reflecting on how much expectations have changed. Social media and technology are no longer optional extras for a new specialist or even a college instructor—they are increasingly part of communicating effectively with the people they serve. RedDirtAgronomy.com
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July 26th | Dream Disciple | Acts 2:42–47In Week 4 of the Dream Disciple series, Pastor Ben Lofton explores what it means to be Plugged In—living a life that is deeply connected to the biblical community of the church. Drawing from Acts 2:42–47, this message reminds us that while every person longs for connection, that longing is ultimately fulfilled through the people of God.The early church wasn't simply a group of individuals attending gatherings; they were a family united by the cross of Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Their devotion to God's Word, prayer, fellowship, generosity, and one another created a community that reflected the heart of Jesus and pointed the world to Him.Pastor Ben challenges us to rethink how we view the church—not as a place we attend when it's convenient, but as the body of Christ to which we belong. Through authentic relationships, shared lives, and faithful participation, we discover that biblical community isn't something we can do—it's something we cannot do without.Whether you've never connected to a church, have experienced church hurt, or simply need encouragement to plug back in, this message is a powerful reminder that we were created for community, we grow best together, and the church is God's design for disciples who make disciples.Key Takeaway: We are created to be together, we are better together, and we become who God has called us to be when we are together.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a Donald Trump claim about Shohei Ohtani, José Caballero’s battle with MLB about his pre-pitch routine, Yandy Díaz spurning ABS, James Wood’s impressive results with a seemingly suboptimal approach, whether the Nats would be better off if they hadn’t traded pitching prior to the season, David Rubenstein’s Orioles optimism, and Corbin Carroll’s triples pace. Then (1:04:45) they talk to EW listener Jacob Redmon, who found himself at the center of a viral video this week when he was slapped by a man who objected to his staying seated during the National Anthem, about how the incident developed, what the video didn’t show, and what he took from the experience. Finally (1:57:33), Ben talks to Kenny Lofton about his exclusion from the Hall of Fame, his Cooperstown-caliber career, and his outlook for induction. Audio intro: Harold Walker, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Xavier LeBlanc, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Trump on Ohtani Link to Trump on Kershaw Link to White House visit recap Link to EW on Trump’s baseball career Link to Caballero video 1 Link to Caballero video 2 Link to Caballero video 3 Link to Caballero comments Link to Caballero article 1 Link to Caballero article 2 Link to Caballero article 3 Link to Caballero article 4 Link to Caballero article 5 Link to Caballero article 6 Link to “violation” comment Link to CloseCallSports video 1 Link to CloseCallSports video 2 Link to Stanky draft episode Link to Crizer on Yandy Link to Yandy article 1 Link to Santana article Link to MLBTR on Santana Link to Yandy article 2 Link to batting team challenges Link to Sam on bad challenges Link to BP piece on Wood Link to EW on Wood in 2025 Link to Nats WAR leaders Link to team hitting WAR Link to team pitching WAR Link to Rubenstein quote Link to Rubenstein quote thread Link to Carroll triples fact Link to triples park factor Link to “55 burgers” ITYSL sketch Link to National Anthem Link to slap video Link to Lucy Dacus tweet Link to Lucy Dacus shirt Link to Wednesday concert Link to Chavez video Link to Cubs statement Link to EW Episode 2189 Link to 2022 Hoerner homer Link to “third place” wiki Link to Ben on the Hall of Fame Link to Lofton highlights video Link to Lofton playoffs video Link to CF JAWS leaders Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
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