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Trigger warning for vegans - we're talking outdoor gardening and blood meal. But this is all relevant to indoor plants! Today it's a discussion of the importance of feeding your plants so they can bust out some awesomeness for you :)

Hey neighbor! Ever wondered what's really going on beneath your feet? In this episode of Row by Row, we dig into the essential role that earthworms play in soil health, sustainable gardening, and regenerative agriculture. Whether you're a seasoned grower or just getting started, this episode will change how you think about soil — and the squiggly little engineers working for free under the surface. Let's grow together and get dirty!From surface-dwelling red wigglers to deep-burrowing nightcrawlers, earthworms are the quiet MVPs of any thriving garden. You'll learn:*The 3 main types of earthworms and where they live*How their tunnels improve aeration, water retention, and microbial activity*Why worm castings are nature's perfect fertilizer (rich in NPK, calcium, and magnesium)*How to attract more worms into your garden naturally*What vermicomposting is — and why you should start doing it

Imagine discovering that a century of nutritional advice has been leading us astray, and that the true root of chronic disease might be hiding in plain sight. That's exactly what happened when I sat down with Morley Robbins, creator of the Root Cause Protocol and author of "Cure Your Fatigue."Robbins's journey from hospital administrator to health researcher began with a personal health crisis, frozen shoulder, that conventional medicine couldn't solve. This led him to question everything he thought he knew about human physiology. What he uncovered was shocking: copper, not iron, is our body's "innate healer," yet medical training has systematically ignored its critical importance while promoting excessive iron supplementation.The conversation takes us deep into the intricate dance between minerals in our body, specifically how copper regulates both iron and oxygen metabolism. When copper becomes deficient, iron accumulates in tissues, creating oxidative stress (essentially rust) that damages mitochondria and depletes our energy production. This mineral dysregulation manifests as fatigue, inflammation, dental decay, and vulnerability to infections.Perhaps most eye-opening is Robbins's explanation of how our food supply has been systematically depleted of copper since World War I, when NPK fertilizers began blocking copper uptake in plants. The situation has worsened dramatically with the introduction of glyphosate (Roundup), which Robbins explains chelates copper from soil at rates a billion times faster than calcium, a staggering difference that has decimated the nutritional content of our food.Robbins challenges conventional wisdom on several fronts, including vitamin D supplementation (which he argues can drive iron deeper into tissues) and standard interpretations of blood work. When examining my own lab results, he pointed out how low ferritin levels might indicate parasitic infection rather than true iron deficiency, and how the copper-iron relationship tells a much deeper story than conventional markers.If you've been struggling with unexplained fatigue, inflammation, or health issues that don't respond to conventional approaches, this conversation could be transformative. Discover why the "battery" of your body might be running low, and how restoring proper mineral balance could be the key to reclaiming your health and energy.Ready to learn more? Visit https://therootcauseprotocol.com/ or explore Morley's book "Cure Your Fatigue" to dive deeper into this paradigm-shifting approach to health.To contact Dr. Carver directly, email her at drcarver@carverfamilydentistry.comWant to talk with someone at Dr. Carver's office?  Call her practice: 413-663-7372Reverse Gum Disease In 6 Weeks! With Dr. Rachaele Carver Online Course!Learn more about here: https://reversegumdiseaseinsixweeks.info/optinpageDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. Information discussed is not intended for diagnosis, curing, or prevention of any disease and is not intended to replace advice given by a licensed healthcare practitioner. Before using any products mentioned or attempting methods discussed, please speak with a licensed healthcare provider. This podcast disclaims responsibility from any possible adverse reactions associated with products or methods discussed. Opinions from guests are their own, and this podcast does not condone or endorse opinions made by guests. We do not provide guarantees about the guests' qualifications or credibility. This podcast and its guests may have direct or indirect financial interests associated with products mentioned.

Bio:Nadine Pierre Kelly, otherwise known as NPK, is a retired Medical Doctor (pathologist), founder of NPK Health Integration, Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, Health Integration Coach, former Akimbo Workshops Head Coach (founded by Seth Godin), a contributor to Medscape, and host of the Health Raisers podcast.Social Media Handles:LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nadine-kelly-5a451946/INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/npkhi/@npkhiFB - https://www.facebook.com/npkhealthintegration ***********Susanne Mueller / www.susannemueller.biz TEDX Talk, May 2022: Running and Life: 5KM Formula for YOUR Successhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT_5Er1cLvY 700+ weekly blogs / 450+ podcasts / 1 Ironman Triathlon / 5 half ironman races / 26 marathon races / 4 books / 1 Mt. Kilimanjaro / 1 TEDx Talk

Nadine Pierre Kelly, otherwise known as NPK, is a retired Medical Doctor (pathologist), founder of NPK Health Integration, Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, Health Integration Coach, former Akimbo Workshops Head Coach (founded by Seth Godin), a contributor to Medscape, and host of the Health Raisers podcast.Social Media Handles:LindedIN: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nadine-kelly-5a451946/INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/npkhi/@npkhiFB - https://www.facebook.com/npkhealthintegration ***********Susanne Mueller / www.susannemueller.biz TEDX Talk, May 2022: Running and Life: 5KM Formula for YOUR Successhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT_5Er1cLvY 700+ weekly blogs / 450+ podcasts / 1 Ironman Triathlon / 5 half ironman races / 26 marathon races / 4 books / 1 Mt. Kilimanjaro / 1 TEDx Talk

Lots of people think some houseplants just grow slowly, but usually it's our care (or something else that's fixable). Here are a bunch of solutions, including a discussion of soil testing and veggie garden corrections :)

Today I sat down with Bryan Whitehead, a soil health specialist with a deep understanding of what's really going on beneath our feet. We went way beyond NPK and talked about why focusing only on those numbers is missing the bigger picture. Bryan breaks down the role of humic acid, the damage synthetic fertilizers are doing to our aquifers, and how we can keep it all organic while still growing healthy food. We also touch on Florida's iconic naval oranges—yes, they can make a comeback.If you care about soil, water, and growing better food, this is one worth tuning in to.Want to connect with Bryan or learn more about his work? Visit qualitygreenspecialists.com#SoilHealth #OrganicFarming #HumicAcid #RegenerativeAgriculture #FloridaFarming #GrowOrganic #NPKIsNotEnough #HealthySoilHealthyFood—Connect with Jack:Instagram: @urbanabundanceflWebsite: urbanabundance.com—Connect with Bryan:Email: bryan@pangeapremiumorganics.comInstagram: @pangeapremiumorganics Website: www.qualitygreenspecialist.com (tell them Bryan sent you

ICL Professional Horticulture Technical Manager Andrew Wilson explains what water soluble fertilisers are and how they can be applied directly to the plant through drip irrigation and foliar application. He explains how to apply them through a diluter, overhead irrigation or drip irrigation. WSF's are usually applied as a supplementary feed in combination with a Controlled Release Fertiliser such as Osmocote 5. They are typically used to give a growth boost to outdoor crops after a prolonged high rainfall period during the growing season.Wilson talks about different types of water soluble fertilisers to suit your water type and ratios of NPK in the product, as well as conductivity (EC) of the fertiliser.He explains how AngelaWeb 3.0 software takes many nursery specific factors into account such as water quality, growing media and Osmocote levels and says how WSF's can be used in peat-free growing with care and tells us about frequency of feeding Lots of advice can be found on the ICL website and many practical videos on our Youtube channel ICL UK/Ire Professional Horticulture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

North Dakota stands at the crossroads of agricultural evolution, with livestock diversification emerging as a powerful economic driver for farms across the state. In this revealing conversation with Amber Wood of the North Dakota Livestock Alliance, we uncover how this relatively young organization (established 2017) is reshaping the future of animal agriculture across the Peace Garden State.For a state dominated by crop production and beef cattle, the potential for dairy, swine, and poultry expansion represents an untapped frontier. Amber shares the remarkable story of two proposed dairy operations that could literally transform the industry overnight - a 12,500-cow facility near Abercrombie and a 24,000-cow operation near Hillsboro. Together, these projects would triple North Dakota's current dairy population, potentially attracting processing infrastructure that has been steadily disappearing from the region. This chicken-and-egg dilemma of needing processors to support farmers while processors need sufficient volume to justify investment highlights the delicate balance required for agricultural growth.Beyond the economics of scale, we explore how livestock integration enhances land value through what Amber playfully calls "number two being number one" - the profound impact of manure on soil health. Beyond providing the basic NPK nutrients, livestock waste delivers micronutrients, organic matter, and moisture retention capacity that commercial fertilizers simply cannot match. This natural enhancement creates a virtuous cycle where crops feed animals and animals nourish the soil.The NDLA offers a suite of services that remove barriers for producers considering livestock diversification. From free site analyses examining everything from power availability to road infrastructure, to guiding farmers through complex permitting processes that can span hundreds of pages of documentation, they provide the expertise many landowners simply don't possess. We also touch on current challenges facing livestock producers, including the recent spread of avian influenza into dairy herds and the promising developments in vaccination technology that could help control its spread.Whether you're a crop producer considering diversification, a current livestock operator looking to expand, or simply curious about the future of North Dakota agriculture, this conversation illuminates the tremendous potential waiting to be unlocked. Connect with the North Dakota Livestock Alliance at ndlivestock.org to explore how livestock might fit into your agricultural operation.Follow at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on Instagram & FacebookContact the team at Pifer's

La Commission européenne étudie la mise en place de sanctions sur les engrais azotés russes. Une proposition de texte a été publiée le 28 janvier, et doit être maintenant examinée par le Parlement européen. C'est un exercice d'équilibriste pour l'Europe, tiraillée entre la pression exercée par les fabricants d'engrais qui réclament plus de tarifs douaniers et les agriculteurs qui eux profitent des prix bas proposés par la Russie. Les nouvelles sanctions européennes sur les engrais russes et biélorusses prévoient une augmentation graduelle des tarifs douaniers pour arriver, au bout de trois ans, à des taxes supérieures à 50%. Ce projet, qui doit encore être voté par le Parlement européen, a pour objectif de réduire la dépendance à la Russie dans le domaine vital de la sécurité alimentaire.Depuis le début de la guerre en Ukraine, les exportations russes d'Urée, de NPK ou de DAP vers l'Union européenne ont plus que doublé. Un jour sur sept désormais, les besoins en nutriments du secteur agricole français sont fournis par la Russie, selon l'Union des industries de la fertilisation (Unifa).Des coûts de production russes « imbattables »Pour les agriculteurs qui sont soumis aux cours du marché mondial pour vendre leurs grains, les prix pratiqués par les exportateurs russes et biélorusses sont précieux, car ultra-compétitifs, en raison de coûts de production imbattables. « L'Europe peut se fournir ailleurs, pour l'Urée, par exemple, il y a l'Égypte ou l'Algérie, mais le prix sera toujours plus élevé qu'en Russie », explique un négociant. La préparation de nouvelles sanctions n'est donc pas une bonne nouvelle pour les grandes filières agricoles de pays tels que la France, l'Allemagne, ou encore les Pays-Bas. C'est sans doute pour tenter de ménager les agriculteurs que les mesures proposées sont graduelles.La Pologne alerte sur les risques de dépendanceCes sanctions répondent en revanche à une demande des fabricants européens d'engrais tels que les géants Yara, Azoty ou encore Achema, qui souffrent des prix du gaz. Ces derniers ont été contraints, ces derniers mois, de réduire leur activité, comme le rappelle Unifa. Pour le groupe de pression Fertilizers Europe, le projet européen de nouvelles taxes doit être encore plus ambitieux.La Pologne, qui assure la présidence du Conseil de l'UE, a clairement pris position pour la mise en place de ces tarifs douaniers supplémentaires. Elle est directement concernée et dit vouloir arrêter l'afflux de produits qui « étranglent » son industrie nationale des engrais, « menacée d'effondrement », selon le vice-ministre des finances, cité par l'agence Bloomberg.À lire aussiLes engrais russes bon marché mettent en difficulté les producteurs européens

For many growers, crop nutrition has advanced beyond the traditional NPK strategy of old.ValleyAg Consulting Services owner Tracy Miller works with farmers in California's San Joaquin Valley to get the best results through the latest nutrition choices. Miller said some of the most promising crop nutrition includes micronutrients like boron, cobalt and molybdenum.He's also a big proponent of bio-stimulants, including from Redox Bio-Nutrients.“They're almost mainstream already,” he remarked. “There's a lot of use of them, at least with the growers I work with. I think that there is a real role that they are going to continue to provide versus traditional inputs. We're probably going to have less chemical controls going forward, and we're going to have to have tools that can boost the plant's metabolism and immune system. This will enable us to overcome some of the pest challenges we have right now, specifically disease issues.”

Mark Jewell sits down with Dr. Karl Wyant, Director of Agronomy at Nutrien, to discuss intentional leadership, talent retention, and the importance of rest in high-performance roles. Dr. Wyant shares his journey from digging soil pits in the desert to leading agronomy efforts at the world's largest NPK producer. This episode is packed with actionable insights for agribusiness leaders, covering everything from celebrating team wins to capturing institutional knowledge.Key Takeaways:Intentional Leadership:Being intentional means carving out time and prioritizing what truly matters, even amidst the whirlwind of professional and personal demands.Leaders must recognize where team members are in their journey and tailor their support accordingly.The Role of Rest in Productivity:Rest is essential for maintaining decision quality and sustaining leadership energy.Incorporating downtime into your schedule leads to better performance and avoids burnout.Talent Development and Retention:Value your team members' contributions and help them align their goals with organizational objectives.Pairing new employees with seasoned veterans fosters skill development and long-term success.Celebrating Wins:Take time to acknowledge achievements—both big and small.Celebrating milestones builds morale and strengthens team culture.Capturing Institutional Knowledge:With an aging workforce, it's critical to document and preserve the expertise of experienced team members.Simple practices, like recording interviews, can help retain valuable organizational insights.Notable Quotes:“To be intentional, you carve out what's important, put it on the mantle, and give it priority.” – Dr. Karl Wyant“You can't go 24/7 as a manager. Rest is where decision quality comes from.” – Dr. Karl Wyant“Focus on what's working, celebrate wins, and build a culture of gratitude.” – Mark Jewell“If you're not listening to the experienced folks on your team, you're missing half the game.” – Dr. Karl WyantPractical Applications for Leaders:Incorporate Rest: Schedule time to recharge as part of your leadership strategy.Celebrate Successes: Make a habit of recognizing individual and team achievements.Preserve Knowledge: Record conversations with experienced employees to capture institutional wisdom.Tailor Leadership Support: Adapt your management style to meet team members where they are.Embrace Passion Projects: Exploring interests outside of work can spark creativity and fresh perspectives.Lead with intention, celebrate progress, and infuse energy into all that you do.

Today, I'm going to tell you how to get thick and shiny hair naturally! Biotin is a B vitamin that many people take for thick, shiny hair. It can come from the diet, but it can also come from the gut microbiome. The good bacteria in your gut make biotin. This is why a common side effect of antibiotics is hair problems. When you stop taking biotin, you may notice that the problem comes right back, so it's vital to address gut health when dealing with biotin deficiency. Liver and egg yolks are the best sources of biotin. Nutritional yeast and salmon also contain biotin. Alcohol, raw eggs, and magnesium deficiency can interfere with biotin absorption. Zinc and copper are essential for biotin absorption and function. Retinol, the active form of vitamin A, is only found in animal foods. Liver and egg yolks are the best sources, but you can also find vitamin A in shellfish and cod liver oil. Vitamin A helps control sebum, so it's very beneficial for thick, shiny hair! For healthy hair, reduce your omega-6 fat intake and increase your omega-3s. Omega-3 fatty acids are vital for healthy hair. Fish oil and cod liver oil are excellent sources of omega-3s. L. reuteri is a microbe missing in 96% of the population. It increases sebum, which makes hair shiny, and it may also increase hair growth. Copper is used in many different enzymes, including the enzyme that helps prevent iron accumulation in your tissues. Iron is vital for hair growth, but we need the right balance. NPK fertilizer in our foods is a common cause of copper deficiency. If the grass is deficient in copper, the animals that eat the grass will also be deficient. Animals with copper deficiency have very dull hair. If this can happen to sheep and cows, it can definitely happen to us! Overconsumption of iron, often from fortified wheat products, can lock up your copper and contribute to copper deficiency. Other contributors to copper deficiency include high fructose corn syrup and high zinc intake. If you want healthy hair, add the following foods to your diet: •Fermented foods (i.e. kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi) •Liver •Egg yolks •Cod liver oil/cod liver •Organic foods •Trace minerals Soil, Grass and Cancer: https://www.amazon.com/Soil-Grass-Can...

In this week's Product Spotlight, Tracy speaks to Bryce Geisel to share more about “WOLF TRAX™ DDP™ Micronutrients.” Bryce is a Senior Agronomist with Koch, and in today's segment, he joins Tracy to discuss the importance of micronutrients to crop performance. In this segment, Bryce and Tracy discuss: What is WOLF TRAX™ DDP and how it works When farmers think of nutrients, N, P and K are at the top of the list. Bryce shares why micronutrients are essential when considering nutrient needs. How can farmers tell if their soils are deficient in a particular micronutrient? Bryce shares some insights. Tracy asks about the difference between conventional micronutrient products and DDP. Bryce shares more about how the EvenCoat™ technology works and discusses the benefits of DDP being applied to NPK fertilizer. How can farmers know they're choosing the right product when looking at a micronutrient product? If you are interested in boosting performance and helping set crops up for success, tune into this week's product spotlight on WOLF TRAX™ DDP™ Micronutrients. About WOLF TRAX™ DDP™ Micronutrients Simplify nutrient management with WOLF TRAX™ Dry Dispersible Powder (DDP™) micronutrients. Its innovative formulation delivers nutrients in closer proximity to growing roots, allowing crops to consistently access the right rate throughout the growth cycle. With EvenCoat™ technology, DDP nutrients uniformly coat the entire surface of dry fertilizer granules. This ensures micronutrients are evenly distributed across the field, boosting performance and helping set crops up for success. For more information about WOLF TRAX™ DDP™ Micronutrients please visit:  https://kochagronomicservices.ca/wolf-trax-ca ...............................   Thank You to our Product Spotlight   Simplify nutrient management with WOLF TRAX™ Dry Dispersible Powder (DDP™) micronutrients.       Boost performance and help set your crops up for success.  https://kochagronomicservices.ca/wolf-trax-ca    ............................... If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to sign up as an Insider so that you are first to know about all-new Impact Farming episodes, Expert Corner Segments, Product Spotlights, fantastic contests, and new promotions https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/sign-up ...............................

On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter, University of Illinois soil scientist Andrew Margenot shares key takeaways from his long-term phosphorous (P) studies. Margenot's research group focuses on everything from NPK recommended rates, soil test values, removal rates and more. He's currently leading the charge on a project to analyze thousands of soil samples dating back to the late 1800s — the largest soil samples archive in the world.

There are three reactions to the concept of “feeding your plants”: 1) Plants feed themselves through Photosynthesis (you don't need to feed your plants!) 2) They'll pick up elements in the soil that they need for growth and development, nobody feeds the plants in a native forest. 3) What's scientifically needed for our gardens is a soil test that indicates which chemical elements are lacking in soil. This is about the Science of Fertilisers. This is the time of the year when soil temperatures are great for plant growth. Roots work over-time to extract minerals, dissolve them in water and transport them through the phloem bundles to the leaves of plants, where photosynthesis puts it all together and creates carbohydrates and chemicals that allow cell-elongation (growth). Plants use three main elements for bulk growth “food”: Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and potassium (K), which are generally known as NPK (their chemical symbols). N is used to make the green stuff: leaves and chlorophyll (LAWNS, LETTUCE, SPINACH, HEDGES). P is good for root development and plant health (CARROTS, PARSNIPS, POTATOES, etc). K (potash) is for sex: flowers and fruits (TOMATOES, APPLES, STRAWBERRIES, FLOWERING PLANTS). Other elements needed for plant functioning are needed in much smaller quantities: Mg (Magnesium), S (Sulphur), Ca (Calcium), Cu (Copper), Fe (Iron), Zn (Zinc), Mn (Manganese), and a heap more of those minor “trace elements”. There are a few different types of fertilisers: 1) “General” Fertiliser – for general growth: usually something like N-P-K 7-3-6 or 12-4-13 (note how Phosphorus is usually less than the N and K). 2) Potato fertiliser: N-P-K 3-9-6, also good for carrots and parsnips. 3) Tomato or rose fertiliser - usually higher in potash (K): N-P-K 3-4-9. This helps to stimulate flower and fruit growth. Of course, you can always use the general fertiliser (which tends to be highest in Nitrogen) and simply add a few handfuls of Superphosphate (P) if you grow root crops, or handfuls of Sulphate of Potash (K) if you want to up the dose of K (potash) for flowers and fruit. Organic fertilisers usually have lower concentrations of elements, and they are often less prone to fertiliser run-off into water courses. Chicken poo (a “Natural” organic fertiliser) has a high content of Nitrogen which can burn plants – I would always send it through a cycle of composting before use. These are very general comments on how to use fertilisers; some plants require a bit more detailed knowledge or would benefit from changing fertiliser regimes in different times of the year (Cymbidium orchids have a green-growth phase to make leaves in spring and summer – followed by a flower bud initiation in autumn and flowering in winter). I use General fertiliser on my young tomatoes to get them growing up and create a strong climbing vine, before the flower buds are formed. Once they start flowering, I assist the plants with more potash to keep on making fruit – I just switch to a higher potash fertiliser such as Wet&Forget's Seaweed Tea. Dog Pee fertiliser Most homeowners let their dogs use the backyard as their own personal toilet. Urine is very high in Nitrogen. Too much nitrogen will burn the grass and create yellow patches after sensational, dark green growth (a dog will usually come back to the same patch – territorial “marking”). The concentration of nitrogen in the dog's urine depends on the type of dog, its sex, and what the animal eats. Larger dogs will pee more and cause more damage. Female dogs also tend to cause more damage than males because they squat and urinate in one concentrated patch whereas the males spray their urine over a larger area and in much smaller doses each time. Finally, diets high in protein can increase the concentration of nitrogen in the urine since protein breaks down to release nitrogen compounds. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fertiberia ha anunciado que una de sus plantas de Huelva acabará con la producción de fertilizantes tipo NPK sólidos, los que se usan para cultivos agrícolas. Una decisión que impactará a un 3% de la plantilla de esta compañía. En la Antilla, arrancan las obras de regeneración de la playa de este núcleo costero, un proyecto de regeneración incluido en la Estrategia nacional para la Protección de la Costa de Huelva.El ya exalcalde de Aljaraque, David Toscano ha renunciado a su cargo ante un pleno en el consistorio celebrado durante este jueves. Adrián Cano, será quien tome el relevo el próximo 10 de octubre. Y hoy en nuestro tiempo informativo nos iremos hasta Villanueva de los Castillejos para hablar del comercio local. Escuchar audio

I often see health educators talk down on the need for supplements, going as far as to say they are a waste of money or toxic. While these can be true for lower quality brands that put profit above quality, it is not always true. Nutritional supplements save lives and they're necessary in today's world. In this solo show I break down exactly why supplements are required. People will often defend supplements by only going as far as saying the soils are depleted, but will not go into details, especially about salt based NPK fertilizer and the catastrophic effects of acid rain on the soil. Iyr produce is not what it used to be, even if its certified organic or purchased from your local farmers market. Enjoy this deep dive where I talk about biosolids and how "forever chemicals" have gotten into our produce and meat, the devastating effects of acid rain on fungal mycorrhizae in soil, how metals compete for beneficial minerals, and the supplements that I recommend to stay in balance. My website: www.matt-blackburn.com Mitolife products: www.mitolife.co Music by George Henner: https://georgehenner.bandcamp.com  

Hyundai HD is stepping up to fill a massive hole in the market with the debut of their first independently built track dozer, the HD 100, which uses advanced data aggregation to product reliability and robust customer support. Next, the HEP-cats cover NPK's infinitely rebuildable hammers and their new sponsor, Radio Shack! All this and more on this exciting thirty-first HEP-isode!

Award-winning documentary film maker Rubén Abruña helps us dig into one of the oldest problems in civil society… All around the world, there are serious problems caused by the various ways we deal with our toilet waste – all the poop and pee we humans create every day. We waste drinking water - Flushing toilets use massive amounts of water – for example, in a country like Switzerland, each person will flush over 40 litres a day down the toilet. Often, the sewage from water toilets is mixed with household waste water, so it's now contaminated with microplastics, cleaning chemicals, contraceptives and drug residues. And then, in most western societies, all that liquid waste is then mixed with industrial waste. So now we've got massive volumes of pretty toxic stuff to try and clean up, and separate into drinkable water and solid waste. In developing countries, millions of people still use open toilets, or have to defecate on the land around their houses. So here, there are massive issues with disease and vermin, and in some areas, even a safety risk from predatory animals. What's more, we're wasting precious resources, too. Our human pee and poop contains valuable nutrients, including significant quantities of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium – NPK - the key elements that we need to growing food and other crops. Instead, we're using expensive fossil fuels and synthetic chemicals to provide these macronutrients. Back in his homeland of Puerto Rico over 20 years ago, Rubén Abruña experienced a sanitation epiphany when he sat on a dry toilet for the first time. He was amazed that he could poop using no water, leaving no stink, and that the deposit could be safely composted into fertilizer, without polluting the environment. It drove him nuts that more people were not doing the same, and this prompted him to make the award-winning film “Holy Shit: Can Poop Save the World?” Rubén has over 30 years of experience in the film, television, and radio industries. He has written, produced, directed, and edited numerous documentaries, broadcast journalism stories, and educational programs in New York, San Juan, Miami, and Zürich.

On this week's episode of The Dirt, Mike Howell sits down with Dr. Alan Blaylock and Dr. Rob Mikkelson to discuss the history of the fertilizer industry.   How did we discover the need for crop nutrition? How did the modern fertilizer industry begin and how does it impact farming today? How did we discover these nutrients and process them for fertilizer? Uncover everything you need to know about the past, present and future of the fertilizer industry in this week's exciting episode.   Visit the Crops and Soils Magazine at www.agronomy.org to read Alan and Rob's articles on the development of the fertilizer industry.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

Tune in with Mike Howell and special guest Mark Tully as they review the current market environment and take a closer look at commodity and fertilizer pricing as it stands today.   As the Manager of Market Research at Nutrien, Tully has a unique understanding of the current environment. From supply and demand trends and commodity prices to fertilizer production and global market changes, Tully breaks down everything you need to know this season.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

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How much NPK do tomatoes need and are the recommendations on commercial products correct? Should we follow agricultural suggestions?

The best fertilizer NPK saves you money, reduces garden work and grows better plants - I guarantee it!

Today, I'm going to share 22 signs of a magnesium deficiency. Sixty percent of magnesium is in the bone, 20% is in the muscle, 19% is in the soft tissue, and 1% is in the blood. Magnesium deficiency is the most overlooked deficiency because it cannot be detected by a blood test. The top causes of magnesium deficiency include: • Consumption of sugar and refined carbs • Alcohol consumption • Cirrhosis of the liver • NPK fertilizer leads to crops that are low in magnesium • Malabsorption from gut inflammation • Diuretics • PPIs • Gastric bypass surgery • Low vitamin D • Inflammation Diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease are all associated with low magnesium. The best sources of magnesium are leafy greens, almonds, and dark chocolate, but some of these foods contain oxalates. Oxalates block the absorption of magnesium. Meat, cheese, and shellfish contain magnesium and do not contain oxalates. Here are 22 surprising signs of magnesium deficiency: • Anxiety • Insomnia • Depression • Migraines • Restless leg syndrome • Muscle cramps • Fatigue • Tourette's syndrome • Oxidative cholesterol • High homocysteine levels • High blood pressure • Calcification of the arteries • Arrhythmias • Stroke • Metabolic syndrome • Polycystic ovarian syndrome • Kidney stones • Higher levels of calcium in the blood • Inflammation • Nystagmus • Asthma Neuromuscular excitability, or tetany, is the number 1 earliest sign of a magnesium deficiency. Tetany is a twitching of the muscles, often affecting the left eye. Magnesium is required for proper nerve function. When you're deficient, the nerves become more excited, leading to faster nerve impulses.

Former DraftKings VIP guru NPK joins Davis Mattek to discuss how sports betting changed DK's business model, the difficulties inherent in rewarding gamblers and why rakeback changes so often on gambling platforms. www.patreon.com/taekcast

 This week we talk with Larry Harlen, owner and driver of a Blown Big Block Anglia. Larry talks about his 55 Chevy, 85 and 02 Firebird (Jerry Bickle Race car), and lastly his jaw dropping Anglia. Also have NPK news, a track that gets a second chance, and of course a TikTock tragedy. Make sure you like, comment, and subscribe. Thank you for watching. 

Welcome to the Gladden Longevity podcast, and in this episode, Dr. Gladden speaks with  Stephanie Venn Watson. Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, CEO of Seraphina Therapeutics, is a veterinary epidemiologist and public health scientist. With a background in Animal Physiology, Veterinary Medicine, and Public Health, she leads Seraphina, known for its research on pentadecanoic acid (C15:0). Fatty15, a C15:0 supplement, offers three times more cellular benefits than omega-3s, promoting long-term health. Users report improved metabolism, reduced anxiety, and better sleep within six weeks. This podcast emphasizes the critical role of C15:0, an essential fatty acid, in maintaining physiological health. She highlights a concerning population-wide crisis of C15:0 deficiency resulting from reduced-fat diets and the preference for plant-based milk alternatives devoid of C15:0. This deficiency, developed over 40 years, contributes to chronic diseases. C15:0, targeting key aging hallmarks, proves beneficial for metabolic, heart, liver, and immune health, as well as mood regulation and improved sleep.   Dr. Gladden notes that Stephanie is a fascinating person. (00:50) Dr. Gladden welcomed Stephanie to the show. (2:36) Stephanie talks about her previous work in combating different diseases. (4:45) Stephanie explains working with dolphins as a veterinarian. (6:57) What was it about dolphins that made them live longer with dementia? (9:44) Stephanie describes how measuring diet gave them a way to understand how diet affects the health of dolphins. (13:00) C15 was the number when measuring what was most import for dolphins. (15:20) C15 has been used for a long time. (17:53) Stephanie shares how C15 is an NPK activator. (19:57) C15 has potent anticancer activities, as identified in the lab. (22:20) Dr. Gladden asked if adding something else to C15 would make it work better. (24:40)   C15 meets all the criteria to be called an essential fatty acid. (26:05) They discovered that C15 repairs the mitochondrial function. (29:10) Dr. Gladden explains osmotic stressing as discussed. (32:18) Stephanie gives an example of a trial that was just conducted using C15. (35:50) Discovery that fatty liver disease is actually a C15 deficiency syndrome. (38:24) Dr. Gladden says the conversation is a fascinating conversation. (40:50) Stephanies looks forward to measuring the C15 effect on red blood cells. (45:19) C15 deficiency may be the reason for some kind of cell death. (48:30)   Use the code ‘podcast10' to get 10% off your supplements at the Gladden Longevity Store   To know more about Stephanie: Websites: www.DiscoverC15.com  www.fatty15.com Instagram: (@fatty15) https://www.instagram.com/fatty15/   Affiliate Link/Code: http://www.fatty15.com/GLADDEN

Stolen Time......with tracks by...Void-r, Stoneface Priest, Scott Nice, Plantoid, NPK, Green TNT, Amaryoni, Nakeru, Beat Syndrome, MxBK, Tensive Line, Namatjira, Mz Sunday Luv, Cusp, The Clockworks, Patchyman, Can Void-r - Gestohlene Zeit [Submit Records] Stoneface Priest - The Plan [Jamendo] Scott Nice - Yee Holla [Jumpsuit Records] Plantoid - [...] The post PCP#831… Stolen Time… appeared first on Pete Cogle's Podcast Factory.

Stolen Time......with tracks by...Void-r, Stoneface Priest, Scott Nice, Plantoid, NPK, Green TNT, Amaryoni, Nakeru, Beat Syndrome, MxBK, Tensive Line, Namatjira, Mz Sunday Luv, Cusp, The Clockworks, Patchyman, Can Void-r - Gestohlene Zeit [Submit Records] Stoneface Priest - The Plan [Jamendo] Scott Nice - Yee Holla [Jumpsuit Records] Plantoid - [...] The post PCP#831… Stolen Time… appeared first on Pete Cogle's Podcast Factory.

This is episode #3 with Morley Robbins, creator of The Root Cause Protocol and author of the book Cure Your Fatigue.Morley is a tireless researcher, constantly searching for those common threads of information and also those pieces of the puzzle that have been missed, ignored or hidden.In this episode I ask question that I felt I missed in our last conversation (episode #60) around dosing of copper, contraindications, etc, and then we get into some conditions that are affecting so many people these days. Of course we ran out of time, and there are endless places to go with this topic, so we will be back with more!In this episode you will learn:Morley's opinions around copper dosingthe amount of Cu our ancestors used to get dailyhow Morley encourages each one to be responsible for their process and to be curioushow to know when you've hit your Cu sweet spottypical side effects once Cu supplementation has begun, which is due to excess iron removalhow Cu is downloaded into baby in last trimester from mom's liver to baby's livera pregnant mother's increased need for Cu as she prepares to breastfeednutrients necessary for healthy brain in fetushow supplements high in Fe will cause Cu to not be absorbedchildhood 'labels' in relation to low Cuhow copper has been deficient on the farm for over 80 yearshow NPK blocks uptake of Cu in root system of plantsrelative rate mineral chelation by glyphosatehow HCFS blocks Cu uptakehow the work of Mildred Seelig led her to understand that many of our pharma drugs deplete magnesiumMorley's opinion on cast iron pansauto-immunity - what is really going on?the role fo the spleen in cleaning up the blood and Morley's new revelations on the spleenthe impacts of stress on the spleenthe dependence of the PAM enzyme, an enzyme required to activate hormones, on Cuinsights on depressionthyroid health from the viewpoint of European endocrinologiststhe fact that T3 is an oxygen sensor and what that entailsthe relationship of T4 with serum copper and T3 with ceruloplasminvegans and vegetarians and vitamin Aa quick not on Lyme diseaseeffect of the life of a red blood cells in the presence of Mg or Cu defeciencythe relationship of parasites, copper and animals according to Pat Coleby, author of many animal husbandry booksand more!There is no doubt that one of our greatest deficiencies these days is around the minerals, get your spark back with proper mineralization!Check out my store page for discounts on various products at: https://www.sovereigncollective.org/shop/Learn more about Morley and The Root Cause Protocol:https://www.facebook.com/groups/388392151228860https://www.instagram.com/therootcauseprotocol/http://gotmag.orghttp://therootcauseprotocol.comGet Morley's book:https://therootcauseprotocol.com/book/Activate FIQ Supplements;https://activatefiq.com/Get trained on the RCP:Learn the protocol for yourselfSecond Wind podcast on Lyme:https://www.secondwindthepodcast.com/this-100-saved-my-life-researched-secrets-your-doctor-wont-tell-you-with-morley-robbins/Morley's interviews about thyroid health:https://4health.se/255b-morley-robbins-thyroid-vs-mitochondria-thyroid-conversations-1-englishhttps://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/257b-morley-robbins-the-thyroid-energy-and/id907951009?i=1000474847181If you like what you heard here then please share! This podcast is being censored so it depends on people like you to spread the word.----------------------------------------------------------Are you concerned about the future of our children?The world needs more conscious parents. Stop raising children who need to recover from their childhoods! Get your online program chock full of interviews with world renowned experts here:http://www.sovereigncollective.org/gettheguideEmail me: sascha at sovereigncollective dot org

Following an action-packed weekend at the NHRA Finals in Pomona, the World Street Nationals in Orlando, and the No Prep Kings in Dallas, The Wes Buck Show crew is all set to delve into the biggest happenings and storylines. Join us as we break down Doug Kalitta's standout performance at the NHRA Finals, debate the greatest in Pro Stock history, and share our take on all the major moments from the weekend's races. This week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Illustrated team, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and special guest Kayla Zadel, bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing. Don't miss out on the action and conversation - hit SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing:    / @dragillustrated   Grab your MERCH here: https://dragillustrated.store Stay connected with The Wes Buck Show: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated RACERSCLUB MERCH: http://www.racers.club Want to sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com #dragracing⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#wesbuck⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#dragillustrated⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#NHRA⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#PDRA⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#NoPrep⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#Streetoutlaws⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#NoPrepKings⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#Promod⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#MWDRS⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#topfuel⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#funnycar⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#prostock⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#radialracing⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#NPK⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#WDRA⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#dragrace⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#DI⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#WBS⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#WesBuckShow⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#WSOPM⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#WorldSeriesOfProMod⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#Brandenton⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#MMPS⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#FloRacing⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#FloDragRacing⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#Stroud⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#RedLineOil⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#RacersClub⁠⁠ #racers.club⁠ #BracketBonanza #Hitmanproductions #sgmp Episode 325 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewesbuckshow/support

Following a huge weekend at the season-ending PDRA World Finals, Pro Nitrous world champion Tommy Franklin joins Wes Buck and the boys to discuss the series' 10th anniversary season, his turnaround year, streaming technology, event promotion and much more in this wild and wide-ranging conversation. Each week on the Wes Buck Show the Drag Illustrated staff, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, talk all things drag racing and more. Join THE drag racing conversation by hitting that SUBSCRIBE button: https://www.youtube.com/@dragillustrated MERCH: https://dragillustrated.store Explore more of The Wes Buck Show: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated RACERSCLUB MERCH: http://www.racers.club SPONSOR THE SHOW: wes@dragillustrated.com #dragracing⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#wesbuck⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#dragillustrated⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#NHRA⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#PDRA⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#NoPrep⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#Streetoutlaws⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#NoPrepKings⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#Promod⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#MWDRS⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#topfuel⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#funnycar⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#prostock⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#radialracing⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#NPK⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#WDRA⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#dragrace⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#DI⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#WBS⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#WesBuckShow⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#WSOPM⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#WorldSeriesOfProMod⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#Brandenton⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#MMPS⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#FloRacing⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#FloDragRacing⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#Stroud⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#RedLineOil⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#RacersClub⁠⁠ #racers.club⁠ Episode 322 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewesbuckshow/support

The Wes Buck Show, featuring this weeks in-depth interview with Cody Krohn who debuted in NHRA Top Fuel at St. Louis. Travel down the the road with Cody as he dishes on all thats led him to this point. Drag Racing's No. 1 talk show returns to break down all the latest news and hottest topics in the sport of drag racing. Each week on the Wes Buck Show the Drag Illustrated staff, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, talk all things drag racing and more. Drop in and join the conversation. #dragracing⁠ ⁠#wesbuck⁠ ⁠#dragillustrated⁠ ⁠#NHRA⁠ ⁠#PDRA⁠ ⁠#NoPrep⁠ ⁠#Streetoutlaws⁠ ⁠#NoPrepKings⁠ ⁠#Promod⁠ ⁠#MWDRS⁠ ⁠#topfuel⁠ ⁠#funnycar⁠ ⁠#prostock⁠ ⁠#radialracing⁠ ⁠#NPK⁠ ⁠#WDRA⁠ ⁠#dragrace⁠ ⁠#DI⁠ ⁠#WBS⁠ ⁠#WesBuckShow⁠ ⁠#WSOPM⁠ ⁠#WorldSeriesOfProMod⁠ ⁠#Brandenton⁠ ⁠#MMPS⁠ ⁠#FloRacing⁠ ⁠#FloDragRacing⁠ ⁠#Stroud⁠ ⁠#RedLineOil⁠ ⁠#RacersClub⁠ ⁠#SPR Episode 320 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewesbuckshow/support

Most countries use a confusing and outdated NPK labelling system for fertilizer packages. What do the numbers mean? Depending on where you live, it's probably not what you think. And why is a "balanced fertilizer" not so balanced after all?NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: When to Take Down Hummingbird Feeders in Fall

Matt Hartford Talks Parking Lot Test Session, Pro Stock Win at Maple Grove & Much More! Drag Racing's No. 1 talk show returns to break down all the latest news and hottest topics in the sport of drag racing. Each week on the Wes Buck Show the Drag Illustrated staff, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, talk all things drag racing and more. Drop in and join the conversation.  ⁠#dragracing⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#wesbuck⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#dragillustrated⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#NHRA⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#PDRA⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#NoPrep⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#Streetoutlaws⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#NoPrepKings⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#Promod⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#MWDRS⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#topfuel⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#funnycar⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#prostock⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#radialracing⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#NPK⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#WDRA⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#dragrace⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#DI⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#WBS⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#WesBuckShow⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#WSOPM⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#WorldSeriesOfProMod⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#Brandenton⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#MMPS⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#FloRacing⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#FloDragRacing⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#Stroud⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#RedLineOil⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#RacersClub⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#SPR⁠ Episode 317 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewesbuckshow/support

Happpyyy Frriiddaayyyyy!!!! and it's Time for WAR!!! Thats right War N The Woods that is, as this week we make our final trip of the year to Brown County Dragway!! We are a Proud Sponsor of the Race once again and find out who we Picked to win Each class this weekend?? Plus, All the MLB, NFL, College Football, Nascar, ShortTrack, No Prep and NPK talk with of Course the Rasslin news and All the Personal Shoutouts and so much more!! It's the Best Breakfast Wrestling & Sports Podcast on Your Fridays it's the Eeez N Beez Podcast!! Follow all our friends and follow us @ eeeznbeez.orgSupport the show

Special guests, Scott Palmer, Ida Zetterström, Elon Werner, and Kebin Kinsley. Pro Stock News, Drag Week Talk, Arm Drop, NHRA Countdown Kick Off & More!! Drag Racing's No. 1 talk show returns to break down all the latest news and hottest topics in the sport of drag racing. Each week on the Wes Buck Show the Drag Illustrated staff, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, talk all things drag racing and more. Drop in and join the conversation.  #dragracing⁠ ⁠#wesbuck⁠ ⁠#dragillustrated⁠ ⁠#NHRA⁠ ⁠#PDRA⁠ ⁠#NoPrep⁠ ⁠#Streetoutlaws⁠ ⁠#NoPrepKings⁠ ⁠#Promod⁠ ⁠#MWDRS⁠ ⁠#topfuel⁠ ⁠#funnycar⁠ ⁠#prostock⁠ ⁠#radialracing⁠ ⁠#NPK⁠ ⁠#WDRA⁠ ⁠#dragrace⁠ ⁠#DI⁠ ⁠#WBS⁠ ⁠#WesBuckShow⁠ ⁠#WSOPM⁠ ⁠#WorldSeriesOfProMod⁠ ⁠#Brandenton⁠ ⁠#MMPS⁠ ⁠#FloRacing⁠ ⁠#FloDragRacing⁠ ⁠#Stroud⁠ ⁠#RedLineOil⁠ ⁠#RacersClub⁠ ⁠#SPR Episode 316 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewesbuckshow/support

Simon Shares Shoprite* (JSE code: SHP) results "2023 was extraordinary". Chart by Koyfin 15% discount for first 2 years Richemont (JSE code: CFR) getting interesting, let's see if support holds. [caption id="attachment_40005" align="aligncenter" width="849"] Richemont weekly ~ 07Sep23[/caption]Nampak (JSE code: NPK) nil paid letters are trading, code NPKN. Remember either sell them or take up the rights. Calgro M3* (JSE code: CGR) trading statement, HEPS +20% for the first six months ending August. The latest PMIs out of Europe all quite weak, not only declining from the previous month, but lower than the preliminary numbers from the middle of last month Profit from the Longevity Boom with Healthcare ETFs The tax ABCs of buying a property Simon Brown * I hold ungeared positions.  

CAN WE THROW THE BIGGEST DRAG RACE OF ALL TIME? Drag Racing's No. 1 talk show returns to break down all the latest news and hottest topics in the sport of drag racing. Each week on the Wes Buck Show the Drag Illustrated staff, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, talk all things drag racing and more. Drop in and join the conversation. #dragracing⁠ ⁠#wesbuck⁠ ⁠#dragillustrated⁠ ⁠#NHRA⁠ ⁠#PDRA⁠ ⁠#NoPrep⁠ ⁠#Streetoutlaws⁠ ⁠#NoPrepKings⁠ ⁠#Promod⁠ ⁠#MWDRS⁠ ⁠#topfuel⁠ ⁠#funnycar⁠ ⁠#prostock⁠ ⁠#radialracing⁠ ⁠#NPK⁠ ⁠#WDRA⁠ ⁠#dragrace⁠ ⁠#DI⁠ ⁠#WBS⁠ ⁠#WesBuckShow⁠ ⁠#WSOPM⁠ ⁠#WorldSeriesOfProMod⁠ ⁠#Brandenton⁠ ⁠#MMPS⁠ ⁠#FloRacing⁠ ⁠#FloDragRacing⁠ ⁠#Stroud⁠ ⁠#RedLineOil⁠ ⁠#RacersClub⁠ ⁠#SPR Episode 313 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewesbuckshow/support

Lizzy Musi joins The Wes Buck Show. Catching up with the DI team after a big win at Tulsa NPK's in the 1st outing of Bonnie 2.0. Drag Racing's No. 1 talk show returns to break down all the latest news and hottest topics in the sport of drag racing. Each week on the Wes Buck Show the Drag Illustrated staff, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, talk all things drag racing and more. Drop in and join the conversation. #dragracing⁠ ⁠#wesbuck⁠ ⁠#dragillustrated⁠ ⁠#NHRA⁠ ⁠#PDRA⁠ ⁠#NoPrep⁠ ⁠#Streetoutlaws⁠ ⁠#NoPrepKings⁠ ⁠#Promod⁠ ⁠#MWDRS⁠ ⁠#topfuel⁠ ⁠#funnycar⁠ ⁠#prostock⁠ ⁠#radialracing⁠ ⁠#NPK⁠ ⁠#WDRA⁠ ⁠#dragrace⁠ ⁠#DI⁠ ⁠#WBS⁠ ⁠#WesBuckShow⁠ ⁠#WSOPM⁠ ⁠#WorldSeriesOfProMod⁠ ⁠#Brandenton⁠ ⁠#MMPS⁠ ⁠#FloRacing⁠ ⁠#FloDragRacing⁠ ⁠#Stroud⁠ ⁠#RedLineOil⁠ ⁠#RacersClub⁠ ⁠#SPR Episode 312See less --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewesbuckshow/support

A week removed from the announcement of the PRO Superstar Shootout - a star-studded $1.3M drag race coming in February of 2024 - Wes Buck, Mike Carpenter and Bradenton Motorsports Park's own Victor Alvarez answer the hottest questions surrounding the sport's newest marquee event. Drag Racing's No. 1 talk show returns to break down all the latest news and hottest topics in the sport of drag racing. Each week on the Wes Buck Show the Drag Illustrated staff, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, talk all things drag racing and more. Drop in and join the conversation. #dragracing⁠ ⁠#wesbuck⁠ ⁠#dragillustrated⁠ ⁠#NHRA⁠ ⁠#PDRA⁠ ⁠#NoPrep⁠ ⁠#Streetoutlaws⁠ ⁠#NoPrepKings⁠ ⁠#Promod⁠ ⁠#MWDRS⁠ ⁠#topfuel⁠ ⁠#funnycar⁠ ⁠#prostock⁠ ⁠#radialracing⁠ ⁠#NPK⁠ ⁠#WDRA⁠ ⁠#dragrace⁠ ⁠#DI⁠ ⁠#WBS⁠ ⁠#WesBuckShow⁠ ⁠#WSOPM⁠ ⁠#WorldSeriesOfProMod⁠ ⁠#Brandenton⁠ ⁠#MMPS⁠ ⁠#FloRacing⁠ ⁠#FloDragRacing⁠ ⁠#Stroud⁠ ⁠#RedLineOil⁠ ⁠#RacersClub⁠ ⁠#SPR Episode 311 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewesbuckshow/support

Enjoy a special episode with reigning Top Fuel champ Brittany Force who is nominated for ESPYS Best Driver Award category. Drag Racing's No. 1 talk show returns to break down all the latest news and hottest topics in the sport of drag racing. Each week on the Wes Buck Show the Drag Illustrated staff, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, talk all things drag racing and more. Drop in and join the conversation. #dragracing⁠ ⁠#wesbuck⁠ ⁠#dragillustrated⁠ ⁠#NHRA⁠ ⁠#PDRA⁠ ⁠#NoPrep⁠ ⁠#Streetoutlaws⁠ ⁠#NoPrepKings⁠ ⁠#Promod⁠ ⁠#MWDRS⁠ ⁠#topfuel⁠ ⁠#funnycar⁠ ⁠#prostock⁠ ⁠#radialracing⁠ ⁠#NPK⁠ ⁠#WDRA⁠ ⁠#dragrace⁠ ⁠#DI⁠ ⁠#WBS⁠ ⁠#WesBuckShow⁠ ⁠#WSOPM⁠ ⁠#WorldSeriesOfProMod⁠ ⁠#Brandenton⁠ ⁠#MMPS⁠ ⁠#FloRacing⁠ ⁠#FloDragRacing⁠ ⁠#Stroud⁠ ⁠#RedLineOil⁠ ⁠#RacersClub⁠ ⁠#SPR⁠ #jfr Episode 307.5 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewesbuckshow/support

The gang discusses the patience required to be successful in racing, the last NHRA Mile-High Nationals in Denver and much, much more with the winningest Top Fuel driver in history - Tony Schumacher. Drag Racing's No. 1 talk show returns to break down all the latest news and hottest topics in the sport of drag racing. Each week on the Wes Buck Show the Drag Illustrated staff, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, talk all things drag racing and more. Drop in and join the conversation. #dragracing⁠ ⁠#wesbuck⁠ ⁠#dragillustrated⁠ ⁠#NHRA⁠ ⁠#PDRA⁠ ⁠#NoPrep⁠ ⁠#Streetoutlaws⁠ ⁠#NoPrepKings⁠ ⁠#Promod⁠ ⁠#MWDRS⁠ ⁠#topfuel⁠ ⁠#funnycar⁠ ⁠#prostock⁠ ⁠#radialracing⁠ ⁠#NPK⁠ ⁠#WDRA⁠ ⁠#dragrace⁠ ⁠#DI⁠ ⁠#WBS⁠ ⁠#WesBuckShow⁠ ⁠#WSOPM⁠ ⁠#WorldSeriesOfProMod⁠ ⁠#Brandenton⁠ ⁠#MMPS⁠ ⁠#FloRacing⁠ ⁠#FloDragRacing⁠ ⁠#Stroud⁠ ⁠#RedLineOil⁠ ⁠#RacersClub⁠ ⁠#SPR⁠ Episode 308 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewesbuckshow/support

The Wes Buck Show with "The People's Champ" himself, Scott Palmer! Palmer dishes on his Top Fuel Pro Mod Studebaker and his quest to go 300 mph in it, the difficulties of racing a nitro car and much, much more. Drag Racing's No. 1 talk show returns to break down all the latest news and hottest topics in the sport of drag racing. Each week on the Wes Buck Show the Drag Illustrated staff, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, talk all things drag racing and more. Drop in and join the conversation. #dragracing #wesbuck #dragillustrated #NHRA #PDRA #NoPrep #Streetoutlaws #NoPrepKings #Promod #MWDRS #topfuel #funnycar #prostock #radialracing #NPK #WDRA #dragrace #DI #WBS #WesBuckShow #WSOPM #WorldSeriesOfProMod #Brandenton #MMPS #FloRacing #FloDragRacing #Stroud #RedLineOil #RacersClub #SPR #ScottPalmer Episode 305 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewesbuckshow/support

NHRA Tech Official & No Prep promoter Matt Plotkin joins the gang to talk parity in Pro Mod, debate the most competitive eliminators in drag racing, riff on the potential of the new Factory X category, discuss No Prep Kings performance parity and much, much more. Drag Racing's No. 1 talk show returns to break down all the latest news and hottest topics in the sport of drag racing. Each week on the Wes Buck Show the Drag Illustrated staff, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, talk all things drag racing and more. Drop in and join the conversation. #dragracing⁠ ⁠#wesbuck⁠ ⁠#dragillustrated⁠ ⁠#NHRA⁠ ⁠#PDRA⁠ ⁠#NoPrep⁠ ⁠#Streetoutlaws⁠ ⁠#NoPrepKings⁠ ⁠#Promod⁠ ⁠#MWDRS⁠ ⁠#topfuel⁠ ⁠#funnycar⁠ ⁠#prostock⁠ ⁠#radialracing⁠ ⁠#NPK⁠ ⁠#WDRA⁠ ⁠#dragrace⁠ ⁠#DI⁠ ⁠#WBS⁠ ⁠#WesBuckShow⁠ ⁠#WSOPM⁠ ⁠#WorldSeriesOfProMod⁠ ⁠#Brandenton⁠ ⁠#MMPS⁠ ⁠#FloRacing⁠ ⁠#FloDragRacing⁠ ⁠#Stroud⁠ ⁠#RedLineOil⁠ ⁠#RacersClub⁠ ⁠#SPR⁠ #FactoryX Episode 306 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewesbuckshow/support

The three pillars of regenerative farming are soil health, animal welfare, and social wellness. This podcast brings together interviews with two farmers who are exploring regenerative agriculture practices: Caine Thompson, Managing Director at Robert Hall Winery and Sustainability Lead at O'Neill Vintners and Distillers plus Clint Nelson, Director of Vineyard Operations and Grower Relations at Bonterra Organic Estates. Caine and Clint explore the challenges and benefits of going nearly no-till from under vine weed cultivation to using rubber skids to reduce compaction to improve soil health. They also share the many benefits of our favorite living lawnmowers, sheep. Not only do these animals aid with weed management and fertilization, but they are also critical to fire suppression. Listen in to hear both their experienced farmer's advice on how to bring more regenerative practices into your operation.  Resources: REGISTER | Investigating Regenerative Practices in a Production Vineyard | June 16, 2023 92: Regenerative Agriculture 107: How Grazing Sheep Can Benefit Your Vineyard 114: Designing a Vineyard for Year-Round Sheep Grazing 163: Onsite Compost Production Using Vineyard Waste Bonterra Bonterra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Bonterra Estate Chardonnay 2021 Caine Thompson's LinkedIn Profile Caine Thompson interviews biodynamic consultant Philippe Armenier (26-minute YouTube video) ROA Website Sustainability Initiatives at O'Neill Vintners and Distillers References: Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Donate SIP Certified – Show your care for the people and planet   Sustainable Ag Expo – The premiere winegrowing event of the year Vineyard Team – Become a Member Get More Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on 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.   Transcript Caine Thompson  0:00  Our guest today is Clint Nelson. He's director of vineyard operations and grower relations for Bonterra organic estates. And we're gonna talk about regenerative organic agriculture today, and the certificate, the rock, the ROC. Thanks for being on the show, Clint.   Clint Nelson  0:12  Hey, Greg, happy to be here. Looking forward to talking some organics with you.   Caine Thompson  0:16  Here with me today is Caine Thompson. He is managing director Robert Hall Winery and sustainability lead. With O'Neill, vintners and distillers. Welcome to the podcast. Caine.   Thank you. Great to be here.   Let's just start with some basics. What is regenerative organic agriculture?   Clint Nelson  0:33  Great question. I would say it's very similar to our traditional CCOF certificate or the organic certificate that we we now consider our stay. But the one of the biggest differences between going from traditional organics to regenerative organics is a few changes in animal welfare. So we're looking out for the animals that were hurding and grazing on our vineyards. And that's one of the pillars in the certificate. In addition to that, there's a social equity component, where we're looking at the well being of not just our internal employees and how they're treated and making sure that they have fair compensation for the work and also a nice work life balance, but also the region as a whole or the community as a whole, I should say and how our farming operations are impacting the area that we work with. That's really the additions to this certificate program compared to CCOF from a pillar aspect like something that's new, different. When you look at the farming side of this certificate program compared to traditional organic certificates, the biggest change or one of the most drastic changes depending on your farming techniques, is going from tillage to non till and looking at soil health, and doing infield soil tests to check the porosity or the drainage or the organic matter and things like that. And so that can be a challenge for a lot of traditional farmers that are used to tilling either every row or every other row for weed management or irrigation, conservation and their ideas. But for us, it's something that we've we've taken on and we're excited about what we're seeing anecdotally increases and things like organic matter and overall soil health. And also reduction in cover cropping. You know, once you go from tilling to non till your seed can start to reseed itself. And so you have less passes and your cover crop applications and, and all kinds of neat benefits that we're happy to take advantage of.   Craig Macmillan  0:35  So no till I talked to people all the time about this is a very important topic. And when I talk to the scientists, they're like, man, do not till your setting to set the system back to zero, you're feeding microbes that are there, and then they die because there's so much oxygen, etc, you're losing your carbon, because they're consuming it, all that kind of stuff. And so then I talked to growers that are, you know, believe in this. And then like, yeah, we're no till. And then we have a conversation. And I say, how do you handle things like squirrel burrows and gopher holes and things that are uneven because it's hard on the tractors and the drivers, and they say, Oh, we do it again, every five years, we'll till it again and replant every five years, or whenever we kind of need to do it. Now for you folks, it sounds like you're making a pretty intense commitment to the long term. When you think no till are you thinking like forever and a day or are there times when you might reset the system? And if so, how are you going to do it?   Clint Nelson  3:28  Yeah, I think for looking at this strictly from our certificate perspective, there are times when you're allowed to go back in and do quote unquote, maintenance of your soils. And for me, my biggest concern from transitioning from tilling to not is compaction, you know, compaction can start to limit your ability for water infiltration. And then your roots start to suffer and find declines sets in. We haven't seen that yet and my experience in management and directing the vineyard operations. I've rarely seen compaction be an issue. And so we're not doing maintenance tilling to alleviate compaction. One of the keys to that though, is we're transitioning a lot of our wheeled tractors, to rubber skids are rubber tracks, and so we're alleviating the pressure within the vineyard. And in addition to that, we just avoid all operations when the soils are moist or wet because you can get major running and things along those lines which then necessitate a grading pass just to make it smooth for tractor operations. Once again, if it's wet and rainy, we stay out of it. One added benefit. Craig, you might find of interest. This past season, we've had a lot of flooding up here in Mendocino with the rains, we had something almost like 30 inches within six week period and the rest of the river came up and over to some of the vineyard properties which is normal in a wet year. But being that we are non till we were actually able to get tractor operations back into the vineyards much earlier than anybody else that had been tilling prior to the rain events, because we had that soil integrity and also vegetative biomass there holding the soils together. And so we were out there pruning and flailing without creating any ruts or divots much earlier than anybody else around us.   Caine Thompson  5:19  So when I talked about no till many of them say, oh, yeah, this is a no till system. And then later on, they say, well, every 5, 6, 7, 8 years, we do go in and reset it, get it nice and clean and flat. And then we resed and we go from there, that our time horizon, that you would expect that you may actually go in and till again and reset the system. Either they're sustainable, or ROA system?   There could be. And there's a number of documented studies that have shown that the occasional use of tilling is required and the framework within ROA doesn't necessarily eliminate tillage it does at the Gold level. If you're like a Gold Certified regenerative farm, you've got to be 0 0 till there is the ability to till and divine row for weed control for certain practices in the ROA guidelines, you can still till there's different percentages of areas that you can till based on bronze, silver gold areas, when we do or need to teill, again, we wouldn't in the mid row, we wouldn't do every row would likely do every other row when we need it. So we'll use it as a as a selective tool, kind of like in sustainable conventional systems where there's a patch of weeds where you're not spraying the whole vineyard, but you've targeted application of herbicide to tackle a particular patch of weeds. Same with them the regenerative system and can see the use of selective tilling as a tool to control weeds in particular areas or an area of compaction that you need to work. And so the frameworks great in regards to working with growers for what is needed for their specific vineyards, while having a plan to minimize tillage in the long term.   As with a lot of things, you have a tool and may say, Well, I could reduce the use of this tool in a knowledgeable way. But it doesn't mean I'm gonna throw it away. I'm not gonna I'm not gonna say never. And it's interesting that you still have it in the toolbox. That's interesting.   Overarching, with tillage, we would love to just not till it all intelligence, time consuming, it's expensive, makes difficult for gear equipment to go back on the Vinyard. When we get them, the winds and paths are you can see that erosion happening. When you till you're like putting a plow chisel through the vineyard of these ecosystems that's just kind of destroying what's what's there. So it's, we're not wanting to use it, we're wanting to build and regenerate soil that having it as a tool, if we need it at some point, it's beneficial.   What about inro weed control using a weed knife or flame or steam or something like that?   Clint Nelson  8:03  All the above. It really depends on the weed species. You know, we have some areas where I have Bermuda grass, it is almost impossible to tame. And sometimes it necessitates a hand pass, but when it's just your traditional mares tail or thistle or what have you, we like to run under vine cutivators. So to say that we're, we're not 100% non till because we're tilling underneath that find spaces for weed management. We're about say anywhere between 80 to 90% non till and we also like to till right under the vine because of a lot of our fertilizers have transitioned away from fertigation and we're actually banding pellets out there.   Caine Thompson  8:45  Oh really?   Clint Nelson  8:46  Yeah, yeah, it's been quite effective actually. And we're getting a cost effective boost in our nitrogen phosphorus and potassium compared to organic drip fertilizers which can be somewhat costly with very low horsepower behind them you know your NPK is pretty low on this organic injectable fertilizers. But when we can go after we banned on and this is a banding application after we ban on those pellets, we can incorporate them a little bit quicker by running our under vine so we get a two for one pass. We get weed management and also quicker incorporation of fertilizer pellets.   Caine Thompson  9:22  What about weed control? You mentioned on the swings abandoned herbicides in the sustainable area. How do you manage weeds in the ROA section?   In any type of conversion, whether it's to organics biodynamics regenerative farming, it seems to be we've controls one of the largest barriers to entry and how to do that in an economical way. And so, the main way we're controlling weeds under vine and the regenerative side is under vine cultivation just within the vine row. So just under vines, in the wintertime we have what's called like mounting up so we're turning this Soil just inside the vine row on top of uer vine row. And then that starts to break down through the season. And then we use a Clemens blade just with a little sensor arm to undercut the vines.   What's your stocking density like?   Clint Nelson  10:17  It's about 20, head of sheep per acre. And we keep them in a region or zone set of blocks for about a week. And then after that, we'll we'll move them on to another region of the vineyard. And they'll stay there for about a week. And so we do this rotation through all our vineyard blocks,   Caine Thompson  10:35  Five to seven days. Okay, well, that's good. So are you doing the shepherding in house?   Clint Nelson  10:40  Unfortunately, or fortunately, we don't have the bandwidth for that. And that I'll be the first to admit I'm not a experienced sheep herder. And so there's quite a lot of work that goes into it. We have a very close relationship with a sheep herder up here that we've been working with since the dawn of us bringing sheep and they get to take care of that for us.   Caine Thompson  10:59  And you're letting them go. But like December to March, something like that?   Clint Nelson  11:02  More like mid January to just before budbreak. So like the end of March. Yeah, your timeline is pretty close.   Caine Thompson  11:09  And again, obviously, there's no incorporation of any of this. So it's getting in there on its own, which it'd be nature to lay anyway. Right?   Clint Nelson  11:15  You'd be surprised about the incorporation aspect. Yeah, the sheep are really good about incorporating all the sheep. You'll see hoofprints throughout the entire vineyard.   Caine Thompson  11:23  Yeah, exactly. Exactly. I'm glad you mentioned that, because that's where I was gonna. Yeah, see you next, are there any other animals in the system?   Clint Nelson  11:31  We actually internally have a couple cattle, just a few. And that's more for our biodynamic reparations. So we keep them around for the compost and manure horns. But they also graze, not so much in the vineyard. We keep them adjacent in the vineyards to help with fire suppression. So they keep the weeds down for us.   Craig Macmillan  11:49  Very, very cool.   Clint Nelson  11:50  And actually, as we transition into budbreak, and we start to move the sheep out, we start to put them in the wild lands around the vineyards as well, that will fire suppression.   Caine Thompson  11:58  Oh, okay. So how long total? Are they on the property?   Clint Nelson  12:02  About six months.   Caine Thompson  12:03  Oh, wow. Okay. Yeah, that's a long time.   Clint Nelson  12:05  Well, we we have quite a lot of acres that aren't vineyards here. So fire suppression is critical as the you know, California likes to burn. So we tried to do our part to keep it down.   Caine Thompson  12:15  Yeah, I know, a vineyard winery that everybody focuses on the fact that they have the sheep they talk about in the vineyard, and then the shepherd is part of the meeting. And he's like, Yeah, but this is probably the biggest benefit to us is the little fire suppression. They're doing that for the rest of the year. And I was like, gosh, that's really cool. That's really smart.   Clint Nelson  12:31  Exactly. I was gonna say taking this another higher level from a viewpoint. It can help with your insurance deductibles, too, if you can prove that you have sheep out there grazing and and removing the fire fuel pressures. Yeah.   Caine Thompson  12:45  You mentioned the welfare of the sheep, are there in particular things that you do, or the shepherds do that are focused on animal welfare?   Clint Nelson  12:54  Yeah, I think it comes down to auditing their practices and making sure that they're humanely treated and not overgrazed, like too many sheep in one area or anything like that. And they're, they're well fed and just taken care of properly, there's actually a whole list online of the things that we need.   Caine Thompson  13:11  Now let's transition over to animals, because animals is a big part of the ROA. And they're gaining popularity, but I'm curious about how you folks use animals for animals to use.   Yeah, so I'm originally from New Zealand. So I've a long history with sheep and using sheep within vineyards. And I just love them as a tool for incorporating into the vineyard system and they bring it just another level of energy into the property number one. Number two, they come in like these living lawnmowers that move with between your vines between your rows, they are consuming grass, that weeds, leaf falling off the vine, and they're consuming all of that and then you're gonna manures going back into the system, their hooves are also spreading their weight across across the ground as well. So there's a bit of aeration that the helping provide as well comparatively to large tractors that are giving us the compaction in the mid row as well. Really, that nutrient recycling is really valuable and the weed control it's a great way to you talked about it earlier, resetting weed control at the tail end of the season, bringing the sheep in to really chew down all of the weeds and grass within the system to back to like a base level at the start of the next season. It makes it easier to go in and start your under vine tillage program. So we're using sheep early season, our fruiting wire within the vineyard with a trial setup is set pretty, pretty high. And so the sheep can easily walk underneath the vine rows. And that allows us even even maneuverability of them through the vineyard. And so we find we get good control of weeds with them. It also allows us to extend the use of sheep within the vineyard and both ends of the season because the fruiting wire is way above the heads. So there's no risk of chewing off little young shoots in the early spring.   Craig Macmillan  15:16  So this is post budbreak?   Caine Thompson  15:18  Yeah, so we're putting them in post pruning through to post budbreak, we have noticed that if you leave them too long, and there's not enough grass, they will start trying to climb up the canopy in into the veins. And so there is a limit to how long you can leave them. And then you've got to ensure that there's not too many animals per acre grazing, otherwise, you're going to strip out the food system, and then they're going to be forced to go up into the canopy, which you don't want.   Craig Macmillan  15:50  And you said, there's two times the second one in the fall like after harvest?   Caine Thompson  15:54  Yeah, as soon as the fruits of the sheep come back in, and we really like that as a way of again, cleaning up the understory, then all these leaves from the canopy falling down into the vineayrd floor. And so the sheep are consuming them turning them into nutrients and and putting it back into the soil versus that leaf just usually blowing away somewhere else. Yeah, just running down eventually, by by itself, that's just a faster way of getting nutrient recycling happening and back into the soil. So they're a great tool, there's a local shepherd that we're using that brings in sheep for us, we haven't got our own herd at the moment.   Craig Macmillan  16:35  Is there one piece of advice that are one thing you would tell growers on this topic that you really encourage them to do or encourage them to think about?   Clint Nelson  16:43  I would say when it comes to regenerative organic farming, don't be scared of going non till it's not the boogeyman in the closet by any means. I've been doing it successfully for over six years hands on direct management, and haven't had any issues. And in fact, we're seeing great benefits and duction, one of our blocks this past year had a record setting crop being on non-till system. And then in addition to that, we're seeing these jumps in organic matter and, and the ability to get in in farm earlier than other people. I would say there's a reason where we made this jump. We're excited about it. And I hope that I can kind of spread the word for everybody out there and get more people are excited about.   Craig Macmillan  17:25  Is there one thing that you would tell grower related to this topic that might help them what message do you want to have somebody take away?   Caine Thompson  17:33  I would say just make a start on even if it's a few rows and remove herbicides, number one, and look at alternatives for your agrichemical program. Sulfur has been used for powdery mildew control for hundreds of years, it's very, very effective. And look at the tools that can replace slowly some of the products that you might not want to use around your farm and around your household data, more organic solutions and get your learnings yourself. You don't need to do your whole vineyard right out of the gate. But just start small and get the learnings and if there's a desire you, you learn pretty quick and then expand from that.   Craig Macmillan  18:17  That is a great message and one that I encourage everybody to hear. Try things out. You don't have to put everything on 17 Black, try a little bit, see how it goes. And that's a great way to control cause and the other thing is site specific. Right? That's always the thing. Well, it's all site specific. Well, yeah, it is all site specific. And therefore you need to try it on your site.   Caine Thompson  18:37  Yeah, we started trailers of 48 acre trail. And after year, two, now, we've expanded into 130 acres, but we got the learnings over a two year period to give us the confidence to expand into the rest of the estate.   Clint Nelson  18:53  One more thing I used to work in in research and outreach. And this was back in time when I help with best practices on irrigation techniques, or best practices in pruning management, things like that. And when talking with growers, I would just say ask yourself, you know why? Why why are we tilling? Or why are we doing XYZ farming practice? Is it because our predecessors or grandfathers and fathers were doing it? Or is it because there's a scientific base reason? And I think once you start to ask the why you can start to uncover a lot of information about your farming operations internally, increase efficiencies and have better deliverables just by asking why.   Nearly Perfect Transcribed by https://otter.ai

The health of a grapevine starts at ground level – literally in the soil. The California Department of Food and Agriculture is helping farmers improve the quality of their soils through the Healthy Soils Initiative. Taylor Jones, Ph.D., Director of Viticulture at Star Lane and Dierberg Vineyards used his funding as an opportunity to study the effects of compost. After completing two three-year trials in six different soil types in two American Viticulture Areas, Taylor found that compost additions significantly increased organic matter, Reduced Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium usage by 35 percent, and decreased water use dramatically. Listen in to hear the only downside to increasing the use of compost on your vineyard. References: 149: Fair Market Trade: Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Grapevines 151: The Role of the Soil Microbiome in Soil Health 163: Onsite Compost Production Using Vineyard Waste   165: Become a Microbe Farmer: Make Compost   167: Use Biochar to Combat Climate Change California Department of Food and Agriculture's Healthy Soils Initiative Compost Benefits and Quality for Viticultural Soils Compost use in premium vineyard development Dierberg Vineyard Taylor Jones LinkedIn  Tyler Jones: taylor@dierbergvineyard.com Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - DONATE SIP Certified Vineyard Team – Become a Member Get More Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on 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.   Transcript Craig Macmillan  0:00  Here with me today is Taylor Jones. He's Director of Viticulture at Star Lane in Dierberg Vineyards. And we're gonna talk about some soil health projects that he's got going. Thanks for being on the podcast.   Taylor Jones  0:10  Yeah. Thanks for having me.   Craig Macmillan  0:12  I just learned about this recently, and you talked about a little bit in the vineyard team tailgate meeting that got me interested, you have more than one thing going on? Is that right? Yeah, yeah, we do. And these projects are funded by the California Department of Food and Agriculture Healthy Soils program. Is that right?   Taylor Jones  0:25  Yes, that's correct.   Craig Macmillan  0:27  We'd love to chat about that part of it a little bit later. But right now, I really want to know what you're doing. How many projects, what are they about? What are you trying to find out?   Taylor Jones  0:33  We have two projects, we were awarded two different grants, one for each of our vineyard properties that we have. So we have one healthy soils project over in Santa Rita Hills that started in 2018. And it's a three year program. And then we have another project that's healthy soils program at our Star Lane Vineyard in Happy Canyon, AVA and over their three year project also. And that one started in 2020, I believe. So we just hit our final year, this this last year. So yeah, to two different projects. And essentially, we're the states paying us to put compost down and improve our soil health. So we're jumping on that and trying to see what actually happens in the vineyard after compost has been applied. Since we're getting all of this compost from CDFA. It's we're going to use the money that we're saving on the compost to kind of do some some studies and see what's actually being impacted in our vineyard soils.   Craig Macmillan  1:30  So talking about the Star Rita AVA, project.   Taylor Jones  1:33  Over at Santa Rita hills, we have Drum Canyon vineyard, and over there we were awarded, it was 35 acres of compost applications, we had six tons per acre. For three years, over the three year span, we had 18 tons per acre put down down over there what we did, we tried to, as best we could make an experiment, you know, it's kind of hard to make a proper randomized trial. In a field when you're doing compost applications with your normal operations, we try to apply compost in all the areas that we could in our vineyard and while leaving a few barrier rows that we could do tests. And so we had, for example, we'd have 10 rows applied with compost, and then a few rows, no compost so that we could test those rows separately see what's going on. Are there changes in organic matter? Are we seeing changes in compaction, all the good stuff that comes with soil, so testing soils for nutrition, microbial populations, and then also water, I think water is the big thing. So that's how we set everything up on the property, we have five or six different soil types that we apply conference to and in each soil type, we did our own measurements there. And we were able to have soil moisture probes in most areas so that we could utilize those to help with some data. We really saw a lot of benefits from putting the compost down. I mean, we're in you're entering our sixth year after application, the state's requiring us to send a final numbers and we have to do one more test of organic matter. So that's coming up soon for our final dataset. Overall, we saw some great really good impacts from from the healthy soil program at that site.   Craig Macmillan  3:11  Before we go farther, are we talking about banding under the vine we're talking about broadcasting?   Taylor Jones  3:14  Whenever you do your grant, you have to specify what you're going to do. And in our case, we went with banding the spreader that we have is a bander you know we'd have six foot rows and we have a ag soil works hydraulic gripper, the wings move. So we're in an area where we have a lot of compaction. Typically we like to rip every three years every other row. And so that kind of led to the decision of banding. We're getting the compost close to the vine. Since we're in a six foot row, our rippers going right down the vine row right next to the root zone. So we're trying to get everything incorporated and move down lower in the soil profile. That was our target what we did we since we had three different years, and we didn't want to rip every single year, we did well alternating rows. One year we did every other row with a compost band and rip. The following year we did the even numbered rows with the compost band and rip and then the final year, our desire was to go no till so at the final year, we banded and we just did a light disk and seed on top of that, that we didn't unnecessarily rip over again. So it was technically a combo of riping and broadcast.   Craig Macmillan  4:22  Unrelated just further conversation that I've had weed control under the vine using some kind of cold federal weed knife or using herbicides?   Taylor Jones  4:31  For the extent of this trial. We use it herbicides, trying to keep all the weeds down as much as possible so that we're not seeing any funky results coming from having weeds all over the place. So we try to keep the berms clean as possible.   Craig Macmillan  4:42  And this one has been going for a little while now. What kind of preliminary results do you think you're seeing?   Taylor Jones  4:47  We're seeing some some great preliminary results. The most impactful result that we're seeing is water. Our water usage has declined dramatically. I mean, we went from irrigating every two weeks historically, this will be my eighth vintage here at the company, we used to always pretty religiously we'd water every two weeks, if not more over on that property. And every year, we were kind of able to spread that out, we were seeing water holding capacity almost increase. So last year, we ended up waiting 79 days from basically from bloom until we harvested, we were able to not water at all. Pretty amazing, we were able to heat stress, we have totally sensors in the field that help us tailor our irrigation strategies, but that 79 days of no water being used was significant for our operation in terms of water savings, you know, propane costs, even the irrigator had more time to do other things besides troubleshoot the irrigation system. I think all of that kind of stemmed from the organic matter increase. We saw, on average over a three year timespan, the average was about point 2% increase in organic matter per year for those three years. And you know, 1% organic matter is more or less 20,000 gallons of water per acre that you can hold. That's our goal. Let's try to increase organic matter by 1% and try to achieve that extra water holding capacity. Let's see how high we can get and so we had different different soil types reacted differently in terms of how well they held water.   What kind of soils do you have out there? We're talking about the Santa Ynez River Valley, we're talking about being relatively close to Lompoc, for those of you who are interested, there is tremendous will type variability all through that area. And Drum Canyon is relatively on the west side of that area. I would describe it as that what kind of sils do you have out there?   So we have top of the hill pure sandbox, as you go down the hill, we have some nice Shaylee loans. As we continue down, we get more and more loamy but a little bit more clay and silt as you kind of go to the flats. We're getting a lot more water holding capacity there in the flat zone. And then we have another corner of the vineyard that is the lowest coldest spot and that's mostly sand like a kind of like a sandy clay. So huge variability in soils, we kind of have almost all the types on our property, which is well fun for me.   Craig Macmillan  7:12  Fun for you. Tremendous variation in water holding capacity.   Taylor Jones  7:15  Oh yeah, we had a block we tried to establish our sandy soils, and that was watering twice a week with four gallons per vine, like just trying to get those vines. I mean, it's windy there, we have a lot of struggles and sand is sands an issue trying to get vines established. And to get that taproot down, otherwise, our loams on the hillsides, they tend to have good drainage, they're maybe two feet deep before you hit a layer of sandstone. So our soils are fairly shallow. So we get good water infiltration and penetration, good ability to stress the vines out quickly, but not really holding water. Well, as you get to the flood zone, we've always been able to irrigate a little bit less often those soils kind of have more of clay particles, they're holding on to water a little bit more, until you hit the sandy zone and there are definitely watering twice as much as we do in other areas.   Craig Macmillan  8:02  But you're seeing improvement in all these areas?   Taylor Jones  8:05  Definitely every single area of all in line with each other and what what we're seeing in in our sandy soil series, we saw the higher increase in organic matter than the other soil series. And we were able to irrigate slightly less in those zones than the other ones, which then in previous years percentage wise, which was surprising, but also I'm so glad water is the same you know, in our sandy soils, we saw almost it was point eight 5% organic matter increase total over a final timespan. So that's the equivalent of 16,600 gallons per acre that of water that was used, On the lower end some of the, our loamy silty soils, we ended up getting about a point seven 2.45% increase over five years. So a little bit different there. But you know, we didn't need as much help with holding water in those soils of the sandy soils. So it kind of balanced out percentage wise in terms of how much water we were using.   Craig Macmillan  9:06  What about above ground? Did you see changes in the vines, the fruit crop load, wine quality?   Taylor Jones  9:11  Not so much crop load tons tons per acre, we're pretty spot on throughout the vineyard with seasonal variability. For better or for worse. Some areas we had too much vigor, some areas are vigor was improved overall vigor was higher than than previous years, even with reduced water and reduced and reduced fertilizer inputs as well. So yeah, above ground pruning weights increased a little bit. But that was that was kind of expected. We're having a lot more vigor. But yeah, fruit load was not impacted, which is fine. We're not like trying to pump out as much fruit as possible.   Craig Macmillan  9:43  We've made wines out of these?   Taylor Jones  9:45  Yes. So why is not really a lot of changes in wine. Our winemaking team. They make a couple different wines. A lot of its blended from different areas of our flat zones. And in our other ranch we saw some Yans increasing Other than Yans, that's about it in terms of wine quality was still on point with with every previous year, so no changes in wine quality and no changes in Brix or pH, anything like that phenologically ripening, everything seemed to be pretty, pretty standard for our ranch.   Craig Macmillan  10:18  And that's a good transition. So what about the Happy Canyon?   Taylor Jones  10:21  We're just getting some, I'm finally organizing some data for Happy Canyon. And they're we're seeing similar results. And if anything this year more so or we have had some pretty significant rains. But our cover crop took off a lot quicker than any previous year, this last November, November, December is when we put our final load of compost in from healthy soils. So we were in year three, and we're finally seeing cover crops just taking off. Unfortunately, I think the only downside of these projects has been a lot of increase in in inter row weeds, we've had a lot more weeds creeping up. And that's just I think, some of the compost we're getting this now the seed beds in there just stuck there. And you can see the Malvo just coming up right where we planted and ripped, which is frustrating, but I'll take the soil benefits and deal with the weeds later, you know. Happy Canyon, we're seeing very similar results, we're starting to be able to use less water on a per annual basis, we have a little bit less soil diversity over at Happy Canyon a lot more silty clay silty on the hillsides, clays towards the bottom and the flats. That grant there was 95 acres of compost and give that reference over over a three year timespan that ends up being it was 58 $59,000 worth of compost that we got to not to have from the state which which was phenomenal. And then at the Star Lane project, we're only doing four times an acre, not six tons an acre, the grants kind of based off of what compost you're buying and your carbon nitrogen ratio of your compost, so four tons an acre and Happy Canyon still with the goal of trying to go no till over there. And we're seeing similar increases in organic matter where we're getting that point 2.25% increase year after a year. So there were targeting hopefully, my goal is to find one block, maybe that we can get a full 1% increase in that would be amazing. But it's good to see similarity over two different ADAs two different ranches. It's nice to see the similarities kind of confirming what we're seeing at one ranch versus the other ranch.   Craig Macmillan  12:24  And I want to come back to that. But before I forget, again, we're talking about this is four tons per acre banded, you are not tilling the middle right now.   Taylor Jones  12:32  Correct.   Craig Macmillan  12:33  But you are tilling with that piece of equipment over at the Santa Rita ranch when you have to occasionally yes in terms of no tilled you for see Star Lane being able to farm with a no till system indefinitely? Or do you have plans that you'll have to reset the system every so often? And if so, how would you go about it?   Taylor Jones  12:53  That's that's a good question. I think that I would love to go no tilling indefinitely, unfortunately, with the rate of compaction all of our soils have and then the heavy equipment we're using it's it's inevitable that we're going to have to rip and till but I don't think that we'll ever have to do like every single year full plowed down kind of stuff. I'm totally fine with instead of ripping every three years, let's double that to rip every six years or even further down the road, see how far we can push it. I think with our compaction results that we're seeing in both ranches, our rate of compaction has reduced by about 80% We should be able to go for about five and a half years without ripping instead of every three years. So we can probably push that to six years and rip and then you know, maybe future copost applications will help reduce that even more. We're doing some no till trials where we planted a vineyard and started it no till and comparing it to the same block that's being tilled annually every year. And so far, we're five or six years in now and seeing no differences in yield or plant growth which is promising because I think that for our soil future we kind of need to go the the no till route and you know show that it can be done. And let's see what happens.   Craig Macmillan  14:06  Something that we didn't touch on that. I think if our listeners are not familiar, this is in Santa Barbara County, Santa Yenz Valley. Happy Canyon and the Star Rita AVAs are about as different as you could possibly get in my opinion. So fill us in a little bit about what's going on soil and climate between those two branches.   Taylor Jones  14:24  Both are similar in terms of frost. I mean we had we always have the same amount of frost days I feel like but yeah, so So Santa Rita hills a lot closer to the ocean. You've got the Santa Ynez mountain range, they're going east to west kind of funneling in all the morning fog so we get Santa Rita Hills morning fog usually burning out towards the end of the day, high winds and that that kind of leads to some nice distressed plants are really big fluxes in temperatures with daytime highs versus nighttime colds very similar toHappy Canyon Aava like stuff over there, we get a lot warmer during the day, we're seeing a lot more 90 degree plus days than what we would see in Santa Rita Hills. And with with the way the climates moving, both ranches seem to be trending towards more and more and more high heat days. And we're seeing more cold days as well. And out at Happy Canyon, we're kind of on the far edge of Happy Canyon where Star Lane is and we have morning fog kind of creeps in and it will kind of tickle the edge of our ranch almost kind of recedes a lot more back into Santa Ynez. So at Star Lane, we get a lot more a lot less foggy mornings, kind of ocean mist, and we have a lot more beautiful sunny mornings out. But over there, we also have a lot of wind as well, the significant amount of wind. So AVA wise, they are, you know, they're fairly, fairly similar, I would say only because you have some of that marine influence. High winds with soil types are completely different. And just like the amount of the day that you're getting sunlight in different areas, and wind is fairly different as well.   Craig Macmillan  16:05  Tell me a little bit about the Healthy Soils program. I think this is a really fascinating thing. I remember when it started, and how did you find out about it? How did you get led to it? What was the process like for getting into it?   Taylor Jones  16:17  Trying to think I found it, I really liked looking for grant money, I came from an academic background. And if there's free money to be had, why not apply for it, we use all the tractor replacement grants, we're trying to get electrification grants, you know, find money where we can find it to help our help our company out. Pretty sure we just stumbled upon this program being available. And we basically talked to CDFA. And we're like, Hey, we're interested in applying and said, Here's the process. And it ended up being kind of ridiculously easy. I'm surprised that more people don't apply for Healthy Soils programs, there's just an an online application that you fill out, not only while you're filling out this application, they make you use the Comet Planner tool online, which is a really fun tool, if nobody's used it before, just to estimate greenhouse gas emission reductions based on you know, that's, that's kind of the core of the program is reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing organic matter in your soils. And comet planner can kind of help you look at that. So there's some criteria you have to meet, you cannot have applied compost on these fields within I forget what it was in the last five years or something like that. If you've been applying compost, you can't get the Healthy Soils program. So we used some areas, we had put compost down so we couldn't use those zones, which is why in our Drum Canyon Ranch is 69 acres, but we could only put compost down on 35 of that. So that's one One limitation of the program. But overall, you pick your blocks that you want to do you set out a sampling protocol for them. And they'll usually accept it. And it's essentially you sample your soils every year during the program prior to compost application. And they'll reimburse you for those soil samples as well. So that you can track your organic matter. That's that's all they require. We submit our soils for more testing than just organic matter. Yeah, overall, it's a really simple end of the year, you have to send them proof of your project. And that's generally photos of the compost arriving pictures of the team implementing the compost, actually putting it into the ground, receipts, invoices that you had for just everything to prove that you've done what you do. And then yeah, it's three years. And then in year five, you have one last soil sample to send to the state. So overall, it's a simple application process. I found it one of the easier grants to actually apply for.   Craig Macmillan  18:38  You mentioned that you were doing soil analysis beyond just the soil organic matter what what variables are you looking at?   Taylor Jones  18:44  We just submitted for a full a full soil health panel looking back on it, I wish I would have added bulk density on that, because I think that would have been interesting to see how it changed. But you know, hindsight is 2020 but we looked at you know, NPK, calcium, magnesium cation exchange capacity. Any differences in pH, soil moisture, sodium, just kind of the whatever you send to us soil lab, whatever they'll give you for those tests. I think the biggest thing was we reduced our NPK usage by about 35%. At both ranches after this soil results showed you know we had some NPK increases, but not really as much. I think what we're seeing more so is our vines, roots, finding new areas where they haven't been before. And they're kind of being able to utilize resources that previously weren't available to them. So that's leading to our decrease in fertilizer usage, which is great. We're trying to go towards organic and getting away from a lot of inorganic fertilizer usages would be spectacular.   Craig Macmillan  19:47  That reminds me of something so have you been applying either synthetic organic NPK formulations on top of the compost as the compost been it for the fertility program?   Taylor Jones  19:56  We still do add a little bit, a little bit of NPK but more so calcium, we will have more calcium applications. Especially out in Happy Canyon, we have really high serpentine soils and really bad magnesium problems. So we're always trying to add in gypsum and calcium whenever we can. The Drum Canyon Ranch, not too much of a problem over there we have a problem with potassium uptake. Um, so we do increase our potassium usage they're coming into this year, I think we're really going to reduce based on what we saw last year in terms of vigor and vine health. I mean, our nitrogen applications are going to be really low. Phosphorus, we're always pretty fine on we don't need to use much will probably continue with potassium, but we'll see what petioles looked like this year.   Craig Macmillan  20:40  Well, we're running out of time. Is there one thing that you would tell a grower one piece of advice you'd give to a grower regarding what you've learned from this project?   Taylor Jones  20:49  I mean, the advice is use compost, I think we're we're seeing root zones reaching areas they haven't before where we're using significantly less water, which is just key to farming in California and really in the world going forward. You know, you're you're increasing your CEC or your cation exchange capacity so less nutrients down I mean, you're getting compost is kind of like a win win scenario. The only downside is weeds. Our soils are seem to be returned to normal. We had earthworms returned for the first time since I've been at this ranch. Five different soil pits we found earthworms in which they've never been in before. They're kind of creeping in from the edges, which is awesome. I think we're gonna maybe transition to worm farming.   Craig Macmillan  21:33  (laughs). Where can people find out more about you and what you do?   Speaker 2  21:39  you could always find out. Dierberg and  Star Lane Vineyards, we have Dierbergvineyard.com. Starlanevineyard.com. Otherwise, I kind of just bounced around the Santa Barbara County. I think it always...   Craig Macmillan  21:50  Just like if you're looking if you're looking for him. Just go to Santa Barbara County and drive around a little bit. Yeah. Probably near a vineyard.   Taylor Jones  21:58  Yeah, exactly.   Craig Macmillan  22:00  He has a lot of friends.   Taylor Jones  22:02  But no, yeah, you know, I'm happy if people want to reach out to me. You know, my emails, Taylor taylor@Dierbervineyard.com. Yeah, happy to help people out with applying for grants or if they want to chat or look at some data. I'm always down to see what other people are seeing and compare what we're seeing in our AVA versus another AVA or different grower strategies for compost applications. You know, I think information sharing is the way to go.   Craig Macmillan  22:28  Yeah, totally. Fantastic. Well, Taylor, I just am so happy you could be on the on the podcast, this has really been fun for me.   Taylor Jones  22:35  Thanks for having me.   Craig Macmillan  22:36  This is a topic. It's obviously a hot topic, continuing topic. And I think that the longer that we as an industry have been doing this, because this isn't something that people were doing in the 70s for instance, you know, is this you know, we've all had to learn we've had a compost is not just compost, you need look, the analyses and this rate is not the same as that rate and on the soil does that and the fact that you guys are doing that work along with everybody else and that you're sharing information. I think it's really fantastic. So, thank you so much for your contribution.   Taylor Jones  23:03  Yeah. Thank you.   Craig Macmillan  23:04  So our guest has been Taylor Jones. He is director of viticulture at Star Lane and Dierberg Vineyards in Santa Barbara County.   Transcribed by https://otter.ai

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