Podcasts about plant science

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ollie Belton, Carbon Forest Services founder and Managing Director, about the sharp decline on the NZ carbon price, what's behind it and the rate of new forestry planting in NZ... REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with Derrick Moot, Professor of Plant Science at Lincoln University, about regenerative pastures vs conventional, the results from a ewe production trial show and how an extra 131kg per hectare of sheepmeat was grown on the conventional dryland area (lucerne, sub-clover/cocksfoot) versus multi-species regen pasture... And Dom talks with Waitkai MP Miles Anderson about RMA reforms, major changes to regional councils and the National Party's rural roadshow. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with Derrick Moot, Professor of Plant Science at Lincoln University, about regenerative pastures vs conventional, the results from a ewe production trial show and how an extra 131kg per hectare of sheep meat was grown on the conventional dryland area (lucerne, sub-clover/cocksfoot) versus multi-species regen pasture. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

This week, Rose and Crystal talk with chef, creator, and Make It Japanese author Rie McClenny about bridging cultures through food — and what it means to make “simple recipes for everyone” without losing the soul of home cooking. From her viral BuzzFeed Tasty days and the beloved Make It Fancy series to her new life as a cookbook author, Rie shares how she found her voice in the crowded world of online food. Along the way, the trio swaps stories about Cooking for Mr. Latte and Veg-table, and how cooking — Japanese or otherwise — always comes back to comfort, creativity, and connection.Mentioned in this episode:Amanda Hesser, “Cooking for Mr. Latte: A Food Lover's Courtship, with Recipes”Buzzfeed Tasty - Make It FancyNik Sharma, “Veg-table: Recipes, Techniques, and Plant Science for Big-Flavored, Vegetable-Focused Meals”Kitchen Tape is hosted by Rose Wilde ⁠@trosewilde⁠ and Crystal Slonecker ⁠@crystalslonecker⁠, edited by Dressler Parsons  ⁠@dresslerparsons⁠ of The Regenerative Baking Podcast, with original theme music by Dan Crabtree.Follow us on Instagram ⁠@kitchentapepodcast⁠ and hit like and subscribe to stay up to date on new episodes and behind-the-scenes crumbs.

Discover how innovative drip irrigation technologies are transforming water management and boosting efficiency in farming. Mike Hemman, Netafim Senior Vice President of North America, shares his journey from crop protection to leading irrigation solutions, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in modern agriculture. Tune in to explore the future of precision farming and the vital role of water conservation across the globe. *** Show Notes: Ag Solutions Network Socials: https://www.agsolutionsnetwork.com/agemergepodcast https://www.facebook.com/ASN.farm https://www.linkedin.com/company/agsolutionsnetwork https://twitter.com/POWER2GRO https://www.instagram.com/agsolutionsnetwork/ Ag Solutions Network website: https://www.agsolutionsnetwork.com/ Click to watch or listen and as always, let us know if you have any questions or guest ideas by emailing ​contactus@agsolutionsnetwork.com​. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Drip Irrigation 00:06:00 - Mike Hemman's Journey 00:12:00 - Innovative Irrigation Solutions 00:18:00 - Water Conservation and Efficiency 00:24:00 - Future of Precision Farming 00:30:00 - Challenges in Water Management 00:36:00 - The Role of Technology in Agriculture 00:42:00 - Sustainable Farming Practices 00:48:00 - Netafim's Global Impact 00:54:00 - Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook *** *** Introducing the Ag Modernization Fund Water basins are strained across the nation, and while modern irrigation remains one of the fastest and most proven ways to improve water use efficiency, many farmers still face barriers to accessing the financing for installing the latest systems. To address this challenge, Orbia, Netafim USA along with California Water Resilience Initiative (CWRI), launched the Ag Modernization Fund, a first-of-its-kind investment vehicle that pools private-sector capital to directly fund irrigation upgrades for growers. Backed by Keurig Dr Pepper, Gilead Sciences, and General Mills, the fund closed in 2025 with $300,000, already supporting five farms spanning 200 acres. These projects, to be completed within the year, are projected to reduce water use by 491 acre-feet — nearly 159 million gallons annually, enough to fill 241 Olympic-sized pools. This fund is also listed on the UN-backed CEO Water Mandate's Water Action Hub, aligning with global sustainability goals to address water stress across 100 priority basins worldwide — 8 of which are in the United States. About Our Guest: Mike Hemman - SVP, Netafim North America Division Mike joined Netafim, Orbia Precision Agriculture business, in 2019 as the President of Netafim USA and was promoted to Senior Vice President of North America in 2024. He has been instrumental in driving strategic growth and expanding profit margins through innovative market strategies, customer segmentation, product lifecycle management, and improvements in supply chain and manufacturing efficiencies. With multiple decades of experience in the crop protection and seed industry, Mike has held key commercial leadership positions at DuPont, Corteva, and Pioneer Seed. His extensive background in biologicals, fertility, crop protection, seed, and irrigation give him a unique cross-sector perspective on the agricultural industry. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Plant Science from California State University, Fresno, where he also pursued Master of Science coursework in agronomy. He is currently a member of the Executive Board of the Irrigation Association and has previously served on the boards of the Agricultural Retailers Association, Western Plant Health Association, and California Association of Pest Control Advisers.

Welcome back to Part 2 of our CoLab 2025 double bill!In case you missed last week's episode, CoLab pairs scientists with high schoolers, who, after workshops and lab visits, make art out of research! This week, Ella and Anna hear from scientists Danielle Zimmerman, Millie Goddard-Dwyer, and Katya Bandow about their experiences with CoLab. We also hear from the students themselves about how they found diving into the artistic side of science. Photo credits: Beaker Street and Oi StudiosShow theme music: Kevin MacLeodThank you to the whole TWICS team for the incredible behind-the-scenes volunteering every week! Host: Ella Burgun and Anna Abela (@annaoabela)Production: Dr Olly Dove (Insta: ols_dove)Media & Promotion: Katya Bandow (@katyabandow)

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Bruce Bugbee to discuss what modern plant science is revealing about how we grow today. We dive deep into topics like lighting science, VPD, precision stress techniques, microplastics, and how research continues to shape best practices for growers. Dr. Bugbee shares insights from decades of experience and data-backed studies that challenge conventional thinking. If you're passionate about plant science and want to understand the real factors driving growth and quality, this episode is a must-watch.Support the show

Patrick O'Steen, Director K-12 Partnerships and Community Engagement of Microsoft Elevate provides a highly engaging description of Microsoft's work in Precision Ag Technology and their tie-in with FFA in with the outstanding Farm Beats Program.

What happens when you pair research scientists with high schoolers? Incredible art, that's what! Through CoLab, six scientists are paired with two to three high schoolers each who, after a series of workshops, create art inspired by the scientists' research. The results are then displayed at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery during the Beaker Street Festival.This week, join Ella and Anna as they hear from scientists Esmat Sarafraz, Samantha Bramich, and Roisin Moloney about the exhibition as well as from the student artists themselves. Make sure you come back next week to hear from the second half of this year's cohort!Photo credits: Beaker Street and Oi StudiosShow theme music: Kevin MacLeodThank you to the whole TWICS team for the incredible behind-the-scenes volunteering every week! Host: Ella Burgun and Anna Abela (@annaoabela)Production: Dr Olly Dove (Insta: ols_dove)Media & Promotion: Emma Hamasaki (@EmmaHamasaki)

Fear is one of the earliest emotions to have evolved. Most vertebrates – and possibly some invertebrates – show fear when they are threatened. At its most core, fear keeps us alive, helping us flee from predators or avoid dangerous environments. But why does this process sometimes backfire, leaving us paralysed by otherwise harmless phobias? And why do so many people deliberately seek out fearful situations, from horror movies to parachute jumps, when instinct tells us to do the opposite? Can understanding the biology of fear help us conquer it, or simply make us more vulnerable to its impact?This lecture was recorded by Robin May on the 1st of October 2025 at Bernards Inn Hall, LondonProfessor of Infectious Disease at the University of Birmingham, and (interim) Chief Scientist at the UK Health Security Agency, Robin May was appointed Gresham Professor of Physic in May 2022. Between July 2020 and September 2025 he served as Chief Scientific Adviser at the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Professor May's early training was in Plant Sciences at the University of Oxford, followed by a PhD on mammalian cell biology at University College London and the University of Birmingham. After postdoctoral research on gene silencing at the Hubrecht Laboratory, The Netherlands, he returned to the UK in 2005 to establish a research program on human infectious diseases. He was Director of the Institute of Microbiology and Infection at the University of Birmingham from 2017-2020. Professor May continues his work on Infectious Disease at the University of Birmingham. A Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, Wolfson Royal Society Research Merit Fellow and Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology, Professor May specialises in research into human infectious diseases, with a particular focus on how pathogens survive and replicate within host organisms.As the FSA's Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor May provides expert scientific advice to the UK government and plays a critical role in helping to understand how scientific developments will shape the work of the FSA, as well as the strategic implications of any possible changes.The transcript of the lecture is available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/why-fearGresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham College's mission, please consider making a donation: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-today Website:  https://gresham.ac.ukX: https://x.com/GreshamCollegeFacebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollegeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/greshamcollege.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greshamcollegeSupport Us: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todaySupport the show

PHPod host Jack Mellom speaks with Andy Pulte, professor and undergraduate coordinator of the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, about the complex interactions between plants and public health.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Derrick Moot, Professor of Plant Science at Lincoln University, about the basics of nitrate, following ECan's declaration of a nitrate emergency in Canterbury, how it effects plants, livestock and humans and it's effect on the environment. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Derrick Moot, Professor of Plant Science at Lincoln University, about the basics of nitrate, following ECan's declaration of a nitrate emergency in Canterbury, how it effects plants, livestock and humans and it's effect on the environment... He talks with Philp Hulme, Distinguished Professor of Plant Biosecurity from Lincoln University, about his role in developing the One Biosecurity Framework, the biggest concerns regarding biosecurity in NZ and what lessons were gleaned from Covid 19... And he talks with Glen Dick, Marlborough A&P Show Chair, about this year's event (Nov 8), what's on offer for attendees and what makes a successful A&P Show. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Derrick Moot, Professor of Plant Science at Lincoln University, about the basics of nitrate, following ECan's declaration of a nitrate emergency in Canterbury, how it effects plants, livestock and humans and it's effect on the environment. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Sara Bauder, SDSU Extension Forage Field Specialist, talks about her work developing forage programs across South Dakota. She breaks down what makes regional forage systems unique, how growers can better manage crops during dry years, and why building strong networks matters. You'll also hear how the Northern Plains Forage Association is helping connect and support producers. Tune in now on all major platforms!"Forages often get pushed aside in row crop rotations, yet they play a key role in covering soil and enhancing system resilience."Meet the guest: Sara Bauder serves as the Extension Forage Field Specialist at South Dakota State University. With a background in agronomy and a Master's in Plant Science, her work emphasizes forage management, grower education, and inter-state collaboration across the Northern Plains.Liked this one? Don't stop now — Here's what we think you'll love!What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:16) Introduction(04:51) Forage programs(07:43) Regional forages(11:46) Northern Plains Forage Association(16:08) Networking opportunities(23:56) Drought management tips(28:16) Final three questionsThe Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- KWS

In this episode of Eye on the Triangle, we sit down with Dr. Adrian Percy, Executive Director of NC State's Plant Science Initiative. Dr. Percy shares insights on Seed2Grow, an innovative program that bridges research, industry, and entrepreneurship to tackle today's agricultural challenges. From supporting student innovation to strengthening global food security, Seed2Grow is helping turn groundbreaking plant science into real-world solutions. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Tina Sullivan from Kansas State University explores real-world challenges in water and crop management across diverse U.S. climates. She outlines irrigation practices across the U.S., shares current research on Kansas forage and soybean systems, and highlights region-specific tools for efficient water use. Learn how strategic agronomy is helping producers stay resilient. Listen now on all major platforms!"Several counties are starting to see salinity and sodicity issues in their soils, likely due to more wells tapping into smaller aquifers."Meet the guest: Dr. Tina Sullivan received her Ph.D. and M.S. in Plant Sciences from Utah State University and a B.S. in Agricultural Engineering Technology from the University of Tennessee at Martin. As an Assistant Professor and Northeast Area Agronomist at Kansas State University, she focuses on irrigation management, forage systems, and crop production challenges.Liked this one? Don't stop now — Here's what we think you'll love!What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(00:49) Introduction(05:38) Water quality trends(09:52) Utah vs. Kansas water use(13:45) Irrigation strategies(18:50) Drought-resilient genetics(24:39) Tools for water management(28:38) Final three questionsThe Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- KWS

We've long marveled at how efficiently plants convert sunlight into energy—but no one guessed they were using quantum mechanics to do it.In this episode, we speak with Greg Engel, a pioneering University of Chicago biophysicist who helped launch the field of quantum biology. Engel explains how plants and bacteria evolved to exploit quantum effects for photosynthesis—and how understanding these systems could spark a revolution in quantum sensing, medicine, and neuroscience.Engel's team has already built quantum sensors inspired by nature's designs, with the potential to transform how we detect disease, develop drugs, and even read neural signals. The ultimate goal? A new era of quantum medicine, powered by the weird and wonderful physics found in leaves.

In this episode, we hear about the remarkable life and legacy of Ireland's first female botanist, Ellen Hutchins.Featuring: Madeline Hutchins, who runs the Ellen Hutchins Festival and is Ellen's great-great-grandniece; Clare Heardman, co-founder and co-organiser of the Ellen Hutchins Festival; Virginia Teehan, CEO of The Heritage Council; Dr Colin Kelleher, keeper of the herbarium at the National Botanic Gardens; and Dr Eoin Lettice, lecturer in Plant Science at UCC.

Send us a textSubscribe and unleash your inner science goblin. We see you. We respect it.In this seed-sational episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dig into the unexpectedly wild world of seed dispersal. From coconuts floating across oceans to violets launching their seeds like botanical cannons, this episode explores the many weird and wonderful ways plants get around without walking.

Shane Sudia joins Kate & CG and they play a round of "Slaps or Cheeks?". Then they discuss how some people are using Chat GPT for therapy, college dorm roommates doing Irish Exits, and cloud seeding. They also get into how the "Annabelle the Doll Tour" lead and handler died while on the tour, a potential alien ship on its way due for the Fall, and why Shane chose Plant Science as his major. Follow on IG: @thekatewolff @cg.wolff @shane_sudiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/invasion-of-privacy/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today we welcome Ruth Vichos onto the R2Kast!

Red clover growers across Canada may soon have better tools to combat a damaging pest all while protecting pollinators. Jeremy Irvine, a PhD student in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan, is working to reduce reliance on insecticides in red clover seed production by targeting the lesser clover leaf weevil, a... Read More

Nobody likes termites. They get into the wood in our homes and can lead to infuriating and expensive repairs. What’s to like? It turns out, there’s a lot to like about termites. Scientists study how they build their mounds for clues to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems, like mitigating the effects of drought, building colonies on Mars, and creating biofuels. Plus, their ability to adapt to the harshest conditions over millions of years says a lot about them. Almost 90% of the microbes found in their guts are unique to the termite. Those same gut microbes are what make them so productive and, on the flip side, so destructive. Lastly, some believe termites work with joy and have a soul. You be the judge. GUESTS: Jennifer Dacey: An entomologist and a wildlife biologist and integrated pest management technician in the UConn Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture Lisa Margonelli: Author of Underbug: An Obsessive Tale of Termites and Technology Mick Pearce: An architect The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe and Jonathan McNicol contributed to this show, which originally aired August 29, 2018. Our programming is made possible thanks to listeners like you. Please consider supporting this show and Connecticut Public with a donation today.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career ClusterTM is critical for addressing global necessities, such as food security and sustainability. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are about 1.4 million jobs in this Career ClusterTM. So many opportunities for your students to succeed.  Are you looking to prepare students for careers in agriscience? Jacob Falwell joins us in this episode to discuss all things soil and plant science. Dr. Jacob Falwell holds a bachelor's degree in agriculture science and a master's degree and Ph.D. in agriculture education.   He's been teaching all things agriculture at Calloway County High School for over 20 years. With his support, his students have won 79 Future Farmers of America (FFA) state championships in 49 areas over the past 20 years. He's been named the Kentucky Agriculture Teacher of the Year twice. If there's any question you have about agriculture education, he's your guy.   In this episode, Jacob shares how to get students excited and engaged in soil and plant science, plus what career opportunities are available, and the skills your students need to succeed. We dive into what to teach, how to pace your curriculum (everything from mini units to monster units, to hands-on days), and the struggles and triumphs of agriculture educators. Sharing more than two decades of experience in the agriculture classroom, Jacob is sure to give you advice to help you succeed in the coming school year.   Learn more about our Agriscience and Technology Careers program here.  Connect with educators like Jacob in our CERTIFIED Educator Community here.  Don't miss your chance to register for our annual CERTIFIED Educator's Conference here.   

Die Themen in den Wissensnachrichten: +++ Wie ein niedriger Mindestlohn die Lust aufs Arbeiten dämpft +++ Wie sich ein Exoplanet mit einem Stern anlegt und dadurch selbst zerstört +++ Wie abgeschnittene Haare helfen können, Wasser zu sparen +++**********Weiterführende Quellen zu dieser Folge:The Welfare versus Work Paradox, Plos One, 06.05.2025Oscillations in incident electric field enhances interfacial water evaporation, Materials Horizons, 13.06.2025Wild Vanilla and pollinators at risk of spatial mismatch in a changing climate, Frontiers in Plant Science, 03.07.2025Close-in planet induces flares on its host star, nature, 02.07.2025How much we express love predicts how much we feel loved in daily life, Plos One, 2.7.2025Alle Quellen findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .

Discover the parts of a sunflower seed, how germination begins, and what helps a tiny seed grow into a towering plant in this fun nature study episode for kids. In the companion video class about Sunflowers included in the No Sweat Nature Study membership, students explore the sunflower's life cycle, label its parts, and create a nature journal page inspired by Van Gogh's famous sunflower art. Join No Sweat Nature Study at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership. Buy gift cards for friends and family to join No Sweat Nature Study →  ourjourneywestward.com/downloads/no-sweat-nature-study-live-gift Charter schools can purchase access to No Sweat Nature Study → ourjourneywestward.com/charter Visit the Sunflower show notes page to see a sunflower field. Click here for the list of nature book recommendations submitted by our listeners! Share pictures of your nature studies on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them! Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)

Which veggie wins the title of fastest-growing? Join Mrs. Cindy as we find out the answer and explore why some vegetables seem to grow almost overnight! In the companion True Vegetables Video Class included in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, discover how true vegetables are different from fruits and how important they are to human nutrition. In your nature journal, you'll create a life cycle of a true vegetable, as well as a comparison of true vegetables and fruits. Join No Sweat Nature Study at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership. Buy gift cards for friends and family to join No Sweat Nature Study →  ourjourneywestward.com/downloads/no-sweat-nature-study-live-gift Charter schools can purchase access to No Sweat Nature Study → ourjourneywestward.com/charter Visit the True Vegetables show notes page to see a radish! See the nature-themed booklist → book recommendations from YOU! Share pictures of your nature studies on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them! Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Sean Prager from the University of Saskatchewan explores the intricate relationship between insects, crops, and pest management. He discusses the role of beneficial insects, the impact of climate change on pest populations, and insights on integrated pest management (IPM). He also shares findings on how biotic and abiotic stress in canola affects bee health and pollination. Learn how crop production and entomology intersect to improve sustainability and yields. Listen now on all major platforms!"A key challenge in modern agriculture is balancing effective pest control while preserving beneficial insects that support crop health and productivity."Meet the guest: Dr. Sean Prager is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan. He holds a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Brock University and has extensive experience in entomology, host choice behavior, and integrated pest management. His research focuses on plant-insect interactions, pest control strategies, and the impact of environmental stressors on beneficial insects. What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(00:59) Introduction(03:08) Managing crop pests(07:10) Integrated pest management(13:58) Importance of beneficial insects(20:47) Biotic & abiotic stress on bees(25:52) Crop-bee interactions(30:39) Final three questionsThe Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:- KWS- S&W Seed Co.

Join Mrs. Cindy to discover why peaches have a soft, fuzzy skin and how it helps them thrive in the summer heat. Learn about trichomes, their protective superpowers, and how each fruit has just what it needs to stay healthy. In the companion video class about peaches, have even more juicy fun as you draw and label a peach's parts, study its life cycle, and compare peaches to nectarines! Join No Sweat Nature Study at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership. Buy gift cards for friends and family to join No Sweat Nature Study →  ourjourneywestward.com/downloads/no-sweat-nature-study-live-gift Charter schools can purchase access to No Sweat Nature Study → ourjourneywestward.com/charter Visit the Peaches show notes page to see trichomes on the skin of a peach! Here are links to Mrs. Cindy's favorite nature-themed picture books and nature-themed chapter books. Share pictures of your nature studies on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them! Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)

Aunties on Air Episode 25: Celebrating the Gifts of Mother Earth: Coastal Maine Botanical GardensThe Aunties welcome the love, values, and reciprocity to the studio today! We are forever grateful for all the gifts that Mother Earth provides. We welcome into the studio, Gretchen and Daniel, the leaders of the coastal Maine botanical gardens. These two leaders have been leading the way for many years. We work with them closely to celebrate the contributions of Wabanaki thought and learning. As we continue to grow in both inspiration and strategy, we welcome you to explore all the learnings that are present.Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:  Gretchen Ostherr - https://www.dsgco.com/placed_leaders/gretchen-ostherr/ Daniel Ungier- Vice President of Guest Experience and EducationCoastal Maine Botanical Gardens - https://www.mainegardens.org/Martha Stewart Living Article with Daniel Ungier- https://www.marthastewart.com/things-never-do-at-botanical-garden-11720318Sheepscot River - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheepscot_RiverBoothbay, Maine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boothbay,_MaineHorticulture - https://www.britannica.com/science/horticultureHorticulture, Education and Plant Science - https://www.mainegardens.org/plant-science-collections/The Doctrine of Discovery Historical Resources: https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-resources/spotlight-primary-source/doctrine-discovery-1493https://upstanderproject.org/learn/guides-and-resources/first-light/doctrine-of-discoveryGuardians of the Seeds (Giant Trolls): https://www.mainegardens.org/events-exhibits/giant-trolls/Alfond Children's Garden - https://www.mainegardens.org/learn/family-activities/Butterfly House - https://www.mainegardens.org/gardens/gardens-key-features/#ButterflyHouseFirefly - https://umaine.edu/hudsonmuseum/firefly/Richard Silliboy - https://www.abbemuseum.org/attending-artists-profiles/richard-silliboyThree Sisters Garden - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1034076295236184Shopping with Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - https://shop.mainegardens.org/?_gl=1*lyoecv*_gcl_au*MTIyOTExMDI1OC4xNzQxMjAzODg0Wabanaki Reach - https://www.wabanakireach.org/Darren Ranco - https://umaine.edu/anthropology/faculty-staff/dr-darren-j-ranco/Suzanne Greenlaw - https://schoodicinstitute.org/dr-suzanne-greenlaw-joins-schoodic-institute/Indigo Arts Alliance - https://indigoartsalliance.me/Daniel Minter and Marcia Minter - https://indigoartsalliance.me/about-previous/our-team/#iaa-boardRematriation - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RematriationShane Perley-Dutcher and Anna Tsouhlarakis Artist Statements - https://www.mainegardens.org/events-exhibits/indigo-arts-alliance/the-land-fights-back/Emerald Ash Borer - https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/invasive-species/meet-the-species/invasive-insects/emerald-ash-borer/Arisa White - https://arisawhite.com/Vayo Meditation Garden - https://www.mainegardens.org/gardens/gardens-key-features/#VayoNorma Randi Marshall - https://www.normarandi.com/Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences - https://www.bigelow.org/Robinson's Wharf - https://www.robinsonswharf.com/Boothbay Region Land Trust - https://bbrlt.org/Oven's Mouth Preserve - https://bbrlt.org/preserves/ovens-mouth/Barrett's Park - https://www.boothbayregister.com/article/let-s-go-barrett-s-park/182362Ocean Point Preserve - https://bbrlt.org/preserves/ocean-point/The House of Logan - https://www.houseoflogan.com/Dawn Avery - https://www.dawnavery.com/Salt Bay Chamberfest - https://saltbaychamberfest.org/ Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Guests: Daniel Ungier, Gretchen OstherrProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Sam Haley.Sam Haley grew up on a blueberry farm in rural Nova Scotia before earning a Plant Science degree and transitioning from conventional chemical controls to biological ones. While pregnant during the pandemic, she started a llama farm, using their manure for gardening. Now, she runs a small fertilizer business, hand-spins fiber, and teaches her boys the value of a strong work ethic.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/219. . .This week's episode is brought to you by Patreon . . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener SurveyScreenshot this episode and share it on your socials!Tag @TheRuralWomanPodcast + #TheRuralWomanPodcast. . .Meet the TeamAudio Editor | MixBär.Admin Team | Kim & Co OnlinePatreon Executive ProducersSarah R. | Happiness by The AcreKarri MV. | Leystone Farms. . .More with KatelynOne on One Podcast Coaching | Learn More

Learn how leaves use fuzz, chemicals, and even camouflage to stay safe from animals that might want to eat them. This episode is packed with surprising science and outdoor observation ideas! In the companion Parts of a Leaf video class included in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, you'll draw and label a detailed diagram of a leaf while learning what each part does—and why it's so important. You may not even realize some of these parts exist, but you're sure to be fascinated by them as you compare different kinds of leaves in your nature journal. Join No Sweat Nature Study at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership. Buy gift cards for friends and family to join No Sweat Nature Study →  ourjourneywestward.com/downloads/no-sweat-nature-study-live-gift Charter schools can purchase access to No Sweat Nature Study → ourjourneywestward.com/charter Visit the Parts of a Leaf show notes page to see the spines of a stinging nettle leaf! Defense Mechanisms of Plants curriculum → ourjourneywestward.com/downloads/defense-mechanisms-plants/ Share pictures of your nature studies on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them! Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)

“Evaluation of speed breeding conditions for accelerating Fusarium head blight and deoxynivalenol screening in wheat” with Nidhi Rawat and Vivek Tiwari.   Fusarium head blight (FHB), also known as head scab, is one of the most significant diseases affecting wheat, causing substantial economic losses for farmers in the U.S. and worldwide. While FHB resistant wheat lines have been identified, breeding these traits into desirable cultivars is a time-consuming process that can take decades, with uncertain success. In the U.S., particularly for spring wheat, crossing of wheat lines can typically be done only once per year due to seasonal limitations, which slow down the process of development of disease-resistant cultivars. To overcome this challenge, speed breeding—an approach that involves growing plants under extended light exposure (20–22 hours per day) to accelerate their life cycle—offers a promising solution. This technique enables multiple generations of wheat to be produced within a single year, allowing for more frequent crossings and a faster transfer of disease resistance traits into desirable cultivars. In this episode, Drs. Nidhi Rawat and Vijay Tiwari share their insights on using speed breeding techniques to accelerate the breeding of disease-resistant cultivars. Tune in to learn: ·         What is Fusarium head blight? ·         How does Fusarium head blight cause economic loss to farmers? ·         What is speed breeding? ·         How does speed breeding help in developing disease resistance cultivars? ·         What are challenges in adopting speed breeding? If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21226 This paper is always freely available. Contact us at podcast@sciencesocieties.org or on Twitter @FieldLabEarth if you have comments, questions, or suggestions for show topics, and if you want more content like this don't forget to subscribe. If you'd like to see old episodes or sign up for our newsletter, you can do so here: https://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/. If you would like to reach out to Nidhi Rawat and Vijay K Tiwari, you can find them here: nidhirwt@umd.edu and  vktiwari@umd.edu If you would like to reach out to Saptarshi Mondal from our Student Spotlight, you can find him here: saptarshi.mondal@uga.edu https://www.facebook.com/saptarshi.mondal.50 Resources  CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7B3F0BF240-4700-F011-BAE2-0022480989AC%7D Transcripts: Coming soon US Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative (USWBSI): https://scabusa.org/home-page Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 https://agnr.umd.edu/about/directory/plant-science-landscape-architecture/   Wheat labs, University of Maryland, https://umdwheatgenomics.weebly.com/ Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

The practice of growing plants in water rather than soil isn't new, though early examples are difficult to substantiate. In the 1930s, hydroponic plant culture made headlines, but the field also had conflict among researchers. Research: Bacon, Francis. “Sylva sylvarum; or, A natural history, in ten centuries. Whereunto is newly added the History natural and experimental of life and death, or of the prolongation of life.” London. 1670. https://archive.org/details/sylvasylvarumorn00baco/page/116/mode/2up Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Hanging Gardens of Babylon". Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Jan. 2025, https://www.britannica.com/place/Hanging-Gardens-of-Babylon Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "chinampa". Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May. 2017, https://www.britannica.com/topic/chinampa Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Julius von Sachs". Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Sep. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Julius-von-Sachs. Ebel, Roland. "Chinampas: An Urban Farming Model of the Aztecs and a Potential Solution for Modern Megalopolis". HortTechnology hortte 30.1 (2020): 13-19. < https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04310-19 Gericke, W. F. “The Complete Guide To Soilless Gardening.” Prentice Hall. 1940. https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271694/page/n1/mode/2up Gericke, W. F. “The Meaning of Hydroponics.” Science101,142-143. 1945. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.101.2615.142 "General Mills' Big Gamble on Indoor Farming." Dun's Review. 1979. https://www.nal.usda.gov/sites/default/files/card-image/DunsReviewGeneralMillsImage.jpg “Growing Crops Without Soil.” United States Department of Agriculture. Agricultural research service. June 1965. https://www.nal.usda.gov/sites/default/files/card-image/RaisingCropsWithoutSoil1965_0.jpg Hall, Loura. “NASA Research Launches a New Generation of Indoor Farming.” NASA. Nov. 23, 2021. https://www.nasa.gov/technology/tech-transfer-spinoffs/nasa-research-launches-a-new-generation-of-indoor-farming/ Hoagland, D.R. and D.I. Arnon. “The Water-culture Method for Growing Plants Without Soil.” Berkeley. 1950. https://archive.org/details/watercultureme3450hoag/page/n5/mode/2up “A Hydroponic Farm on Wake Island.” Science87,12-3. (1938). DOI:1126/science.87.2263.12.u Janick, Jules et al. “The cucurbits of mediterranean antiquity: identification of taxa from ancient images and descriptions.” Annals of botany vol. 100,7 (2007): 1441-57. doi:10.1093/aob/mcm242 Silvio, Caputo. “History, Techniques and Technologies of Soil-Less Cultivation.” Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-99962-9_4 Singer, Jesse. “A Hydroponics Timeline. Garden Culture Magazine. Feb. 8, 2021. https://gardenculturemagazine.com/a-brief-overview-of-the-history-of-hydroponics/#:~:text=1627:%20Sylva%20Sylvarum,Chemist%20Jean%20Baptist%20van%20Helmont Stanhill, G. "JOHN WOODWARD—A NEGLECTED 17TH CENTURY PIONEER OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY". Israel Journal of Plant Sciences 35.3-4 (1986): 225-231. https://doi.org/10.1080/0021213X.1986.10677056 Stuart, Neil W. “About Hydroponics.” Yearbook of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1947. Accessed online: https://archive.org/details/yoa1947/page/289/mode/2up Taylor, Judith. “National Nutrition Month: Hydroponics feed ailing WWII Army Air Forces personnel.” Air Force Medical Service. March 26, 2014. https://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/582803/national-nutrition-month-hydroponics-feed-ailing-wwii-army-air-forces-personnel/ “Plants Without Soil.” Brooklyn Eagle. Feb. 28, 1937.https://www.newspapers.com/image/52623587/?match=1&terms=hydroponics “Hydroponics.” Courier-Journal. March 2, 1937. https://www.newspapers.com/image/107727971/?match=1&terms=hydroponics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Research scientist and conservation geneticist Cynthia Frasier talks about her early natural world experiences in New Jersey, her pursuit of a career in science, and her work and life in Madagascar and now in the Midwest. Dr. Cynthia Frasier has a long-standing interest in wild places and habitat conservation and is particularly motivated to foster a balance between wildlife and people. Frasier received her PhD in Plant Sciences from Rutgers University then moved to Madagascar and contributed to efforts to catalogue its plant diversity. Frasier now works in the Conservation Genetics Department of Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, where she continued working in Madagascar, collaborating closely with the Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership, a Malagasy NGO. Frasier is now looking forward to becoming more invested in local and regional conservation in the Midwest and is eager to dive into the rich diversity of prairies and rangelands.

Jenny Girard is currently an Implementation Specialist with BOSS Software at The Integra Group, a business solutions company dedicated to serving the green and snow industries. In this role, Jenny leverages her extensive industry expertise to onboard new clients, optimizing their operations and improving their efficiency through BOSS's innovative software solutions. Her commitment to driving growth and operational excellence is complemented by her pursuit of an MBA to enhance her business skills and strategic insights. Before joining The Integra Group, Jenny held key roles across the green industry and snow industries. She graduated with an Honors Bachelor's degree in Plant Science from SUNY Cobleskill and has over 15 years of experience. Those roles included Production at Longwood Gardens, Specialty Landscape Designer at Busch Gardens/SeaWorld Parks, and Area Manager for RM Landscape. While she was at RM Landscape, she oversaw accounts and operations in Buffalo, NY, for both green and snow as well as served as the strategic coordinator for corporate initiatives. Jenny's dedication to the green and snow industries is reflected in her active contributions to several committees with NALP, SIMA, and the Patch Project. In recognition of her leadership, she was named NALP's Young Professional of the Year in 2023.

An Unspoken Creed By Sune Kroghansen Enjoy this special Story in Ciderville from Denmark! “Roedding The restart of the cider adventure in Rødding. In the mid-00s, the villagers of Rødding had begun making cider. It faded due to the focus on grafting, planting and nursing the thousands of apple trees in the apple village. In the fall of 2018, focus was about to change again, apple trees was maturing and a decrease nursing left time for something else.  Organized by the association: “Æblets by” — “The Apple Village” a congregation was held, 2 score of interested participants met in the community house of the small village of Rødding in Salling. Amongst was participants living close by in the parish, living in the municipality, the region, and a scarce few from far away. The desire to use the apples for more than just planting. Apple juice production was already a major activity in the village, inspiring the entreprenant townsfolks to move further. Creating activity, community and jobs from the apples grown. Those present discussed opportunities of diversifying activities, moving into cider production along with vinegar, jam, jelly. During the fall of 2018 and winter of 2019, the first cider was fermented. Apples from the gene bank Pometet Nursery part of, University of Copenhagen. Was used I these ferments. Inspired by, among others: Andrew Lea, Cider Chat, Cold Hand Winery, University of Copenhagen Department of Plant Sciences. Fermentation and experimentation started with a steep learning curve: Oe, capsules, corks, aglets, disgorging, remuage, tirage, liquere de expedition, brownhat, so2, eggysmell, ester, alcohol taxes, VAT, tankcleaning, oak, food safety control, acid. We tasted, laughed, spit, drank, smelled with a focus on the experience and excitement of the taste experience. We try to greet a new taste or flavour: “I don't know you, what can you do? What makes you shine?” Of course, everyone has a favorite taste. But experience has taught us. That there is great variation, and “good taste” depends on what the cider is to be used for. The Cider Club meets regularly. Both with a focus on cozy togetherness but also with a focus on technical details, training cider crafting techniques and in taste and sensory. Promoting spreading the joy of fermented apples. I don't know if the word “Creed” or “credo” was discussed, I don't think so! however a “spirit” has been underlying everything though unspoken: The unspoken creed It should taste good. It should be as local as possible. It should preferably be in unmanipulated. Although “natural” is a well-worn word. It is the idea/spirit/dream that we should strive to find: The apple or apple cultivars that make good cider. The cultivar should also be able to: Grow on a healthy, unpruned, untended tree, where we live. They should be easy to press into apple juice. The juice should ferment alone without adding anything other than time. It should be able to keep without any other preservation than a lid. It may be construde as a naive dream that does not abide into modern production society, nor does it fit efficient agriculture. And probably not even practically possible. So there have been deviations from the idea along the way. Mostly to follow the first part of the unspoken creed: “it must taste good” Like a vanilla bean, that tastes fantastic but is not particularly widespread growing in the Danish landscape. So if kakifruits, sulfur, sugar, oak, pineapple, oranges, erythritol, lactose, pasteurization, elderflowers. Are necessary to achieve “good cider” then so be it. The Cider Club is a spirit, and a loose part of an international movement of cider from pure apple juice. We strive to include everyone, and avoid selfishness, selfsufficientness. We are not signers of the “New Nordic Food Manifesto of 2004” but looking back it has influenced us tremendously. With a mixture of epicurean joy of life and the joys of the table. Sustainable thinking and naive optimism. The best we can do, each thing in its own time. BUT we originate from the village of apples so the foundation is the diversity of the old apple cultivars. The hope is to, create something people will choose to enjoy. And It should be fun along the way. Without ruining anything for the world of tomorrow. Wasalling!” Have a story to tell for the “Stories in Ciderville” segment? Must be 3000 words or less or under 4 audio minutes Apples and pommes must be integrated into the story line Send your essay and a recording of yourself reading your essay to info@ciderchat.com Mentions in this Cider Chat Totally Cider Tour to the UK – send an email to info@ciderchat.com to get on the wait list for this 2025 tour taking place August 25-31, 2025 Chicago Cider Week Chicago Cider Summit CiderCon2025

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Josh Lofton, from Oklahoma State University, explores double cropping systems. From wheat-soybean rotations to exploring the potential of corn and other summer crops, he offers hands-on advice for tackling climate and soil challenges. Discover how smart crop rotation can boost yields, improve soil health, and drive long-term sustainability. Tune in on all major platforms!"Double crop systems let us harvest two crops yearly by leveraging seasonal weather advantages.”Meet the guest: Dr. Josh Lofton is an Assistant Professor and Cropping Systems Specialist at Oklahoma State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Plant Science and Agronomy from Louisiana State University and a Master's from Oklahoma State University. His program emphasis is on developing and integrating agronomic and economically viable cropping systems within Oklahoma, focusing on crop rotation, tillage, planting practices, and harvest management. Additionally, Dr. Lofton serves as the state canola and oilseed production specialist.What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:16) Introduction(04:50) Double cropping(07:36) Common double crops(16:21) Corn as a secondary crop(20:46) Relative maturity(24:44) Full season vs. double crop yield(27:32) Final three questionsThe Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:- CNH Reman- KWS

Dr. Matt Yost is an associate professor, associate department head, and agroclimate extension specialist at Utah State University. He obtained his PhD in applied Plant Science at the University of Minnesota, after which he spent several years doing post-doctoral research in Minnesota and Missouri. His research and extension efforts focus on water optimization in agriculture, soil health, precision agriculture, and adaptive nutrient management. Matt is also currently serving as director of USU crops and presiding Chair of the agronomic production systems section of the American Society of Agronomy.

Send us a textIn this episode, Leandra and Elyse celebrate 100 episodes! We look back at the guests we've had, give you some behind the scenes of how it all began, and tell you our plans moving forward. Our guest is Lilith Dorsey. Lilith hails from many magickal traditions, including Afro-Caribbean, Celtic, and Indigenous American spirituality. Their traditional education focused on Plant Science, Anthropology, and Film at the University of R.I, New York University, and the University of London, and their magickal training includes numerous initiations in Santeria (also known as Lucumi), Haitian Vodoun, and New Orleans Voodoo. They are a published Black author of Voodoo and Afro-Caribbean Paganism, Love Magic, the best selling Orishas, Goddesses and Voodoo Queens. Their latest book, Tarot Every Witch Way, is available now.Click here to join the Unbound Priestess Summit Jan. 9-10th 2025.

On Tiny Matters we just weren't giving enough love to plants, but we're dedicated to fixing that! In this week's episode, we chat with Matt Candeias, the host of the podcast In Defense of Plants. We tackle a subject that we had definitely oversimplified in our minds: pollination. From stinky corpse flowers to pitfall traps to faux fermentation, the way plants have evolved so many strategies to reproduce is beyond fascinating. We can't wait to take you all on this pollination ride!Send us your science stories/factoids/news for a chance to be featured on an upcoming Tiny Show and Tell Us bonus episode and to be entered to win a Tiny Matters coffee mug! And, while you're at it, subscribe to our newsletter at bit.ly/tinymattersnewsletter. Links to the Tiny Show & Tell story are here and here. All Tiny Matters transcripts and references are available here.

This cranberry nature study is perfect for your autumn science lessons about the harvest season, Thanksgiving, or Christmas! In the companion video class about cranberries, included in the No Sweat Nature Study membership, 1st-8th graders will understand the life cycle of cranberries that grow uniquely in bogs. Learn why cranberries bounce, see how they are harvested, and discover their importance in agriculture and cuisine.  Join No Sweat Nature Study Membership at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership. BUY GIFT CERTIFICATES for friends and family to join No Sweat Nature Study →  ourjourneywestward.com/downloads/no-sweat-nature-study-live-gift/ Share this link with CHARTER SCHOOLS → ourjourneywestward.com/charter/ Visit the cranberry show notes page to see the air pockets inside a cranberry. Enjoy some cranberry books (affiliate link) and cranberry experiments this holiday season.  Share pictures of your nature studies on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them! Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)

Corn isn't just tasty; it comes in a rainbow of colors! Discover why corn kernels can be yellow, white, purple, red, and even blue in this seasonal science episode! In the companion Video Class about Maize included in the No Sweat Nature Study membership, discover the life cycle of maize, its unique history around the world, and the many ways it can be used - all while creating a beautiful nature journal page. NEW MEMBERS can use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership. CHARTER SCHOOLS can now purchase a video-only membership! This is perfect for charters that don't allow their students access to live classes. Please direct your charter school to OurJourneyWestward.com/charter/. GIFT CARDS are available for friends and family to purchase for you. Please send them here. Corn Show Notes Page  Share pictures of your nature studies on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them! Show Sponsor: You'll love this season's edition of the Learning Well Magazine! Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)

We are joined by Dr. Adam Pellegrini, Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Cambridge, to better understand how ecosystems respond to global change. Dr. Pellegrini breaks down how fire maintains and affects carbon cycling and how these key processes shape ecosystems worldwide.   Dr. Adam Pellegrini @eco_pelle, Website, Academic Profile Dr. Carolina Baruzzi @wildlandmgmt, Academic Profile Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Academic Profile   Have suggestions for future episodes? Send us your feedback! (here) Check out our newest podcast, Wild Turkey Science! Enroll now in our free, online fire course. Available to all. This podcast is supported by listener donations - thank you for being a part of this effort. For more information, follow UF DEER Lab on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube.   Music by Dr. David Mason and Artlist.io Produced and edited by Charlotte Nowak  

We are joined by Dr. Adam Pellegrini, Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Cambridge, to better understand how ecosystems respond to global change. Dr. Pellegrini breaks down how fire maintains and affects carbon cycling and how these key processes shape ecosystems worldwide.   Dr. Adam Pellegrini @eco_pelle, Website, Academic Profile Dr. Carolina Baruzzi @wildlandmgmt, Academic Profile Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Academic Profile   Have suggestions for future episodes? Send us your feedback! (here) Check out our newest podcast, Wild Turkey Science! Enroll now in our free, online fire course. Available to all. This podcast is supported by listener donations - thank you for being a part of this effort. For more information, follow UF DEER Lab on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube.   Music by Dr. David Mason and Artlist.io Produced and edited by Charlotte Nowak  

In this episode of Fabulous Folklore Presents, I chat to the legend that is Lilith Dorsey! We talk about tarot, some New Orleans lore, and why the city has such an unusual reputation, and why people are so drawn to love magic!  Lilith Dorsey M.A., hails from many magickal traditions, including Afro-Caribbean, Celtic, and Indigenous American spirituality. Their traditional education focused on Plant Science, Anthropology, and Film at the University of R.I, New York University, and the University of London, and their magickal training includes numerous initiations in Santeria also known as Lucumi, Haitian Vodoun, and New Orleans Voodoo. Lilith Dorsey is also a Voodoo Priestess and in that capacity has been doing successful magick since 1991 for patrons, is editor/publisher of Oshun-African Magickal Quarterly, filmmaker of the experimental documentary Bodies of Water :Voodoo Identity and Tranceformation,' co-host of The Pop Occulture Show on youtube, and choreographer/performer for jazz legend Dr. John's “Night Tripper” Voodoo Show. They have long been committed to providing accurate and respectful information about the African Traditional Religions and are proud to be a published Black author of such titles as 55 Ways to Connect to Goddess, The African-American Ritual Cookbook, Love Magic, Orishas, Goddesses and Voodoo Queens, Water Magic, the newly re-released Voodoo and African Traditional Religion and Tarot Every Witch Way now available. Buy Tarot Every Witch Way: Unlock the Power of the Cards for Spellcraft & Magic: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/12992/9780738776323 Find Lilith online at: https://lilithdorsey.com/ Catch up with Lilith on Instagram at: https://instagram.com/lilithdorsey Get your free guide to home protection the folklore way here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family for bonus episodes and articles at https://patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Fabulous Folklore Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/fabulous_folklore Enjoyed this episode and want to show your appreciation? Buy Icy a coffee to say 'thanks' at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Pre-recorded illustrated talks: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick/shop Request an episode: https://forms.gle/gqG7xQNLfbMg1mDv7 Get extra snippets of folklore on Instagram at https://instagram.com/icysedgwick 'Like' Fabulous Folklore on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fabulousfolklore/ Find Icy on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/icysedgwick.bsky.social Tweet Icy at https://x.com/IcySedgwick

As the global population approaches 10 billion by 2050, the challenge of providing safe, nutritious food is growing more urgent. Climate change is further straining food systems, impacting water availability, crop yields, and livestock health. In this episode, two experts discuss innovative biotech solutions aimed at addressing these pressing issues, offering hope for a sustainable path forward in feeding the world.Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram. Visit us at https://www.bio.org/

Samples of 2.5 billion-year-old mantle rocks found at spreading ocean ridges could put bounds on models of how the planet formed. And, researchers decreased the amount of lignin in poplar tree wood, making it stronger and slower to deteriorate.‘Time Capsule' Rocks Provide Clues About Earth's MantleIf you're looking to really learn about the history of our planet, look to geology. Ancient rocks can provide a time capsule of the conditions in which they formed. But even the geologic record has its limits—rocks and minerals get weathered, buried, heated, melted, and recycled over time—so geologists need to search out rare super-old geologic holdouts to tell about the earliest times.Writing in the journal Nature in July, researchers described what they can learn about the chemical history of Earth's mantle, the geologic layer beneath the planet's crust, from studying 2.5 billion-year-old rocks collected at spreading ocean ridges. They found that these unusual mantle rocks didn't necessarily have to have been formed in a world with less available oxygen, but could have been produced just by the mantle layer being hotter long ago.Dr. Elizabeth Cottrell, chair of the Department of Mineral Sciences at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, joins Ira to talk about the research and why a collection of old rocks is an important part of international scientific infrastructure.Genetically Engineering Stronger Poplar Tree WoodTrees play a big role in the fight against climate change: They can soak up carbon dioxide from the air and store it for centuries in the form of biomass. But it turns out that trees could be doing even more.In 2023, Science Friday covered how the company Living Carbon had genetically engineered poplar trees to have a more efficient photosynthesis process. This allowed the trees to grow twice as fast and store 30% more carbon biomass than regular poplars, making them ideal for the carbon credit market.Recently, researchers at the University of Maryland also experimented with genetically modifying poplar trees. But this time, they had a different goal in mind. They modified the tree to reduce the amount of lignin in its wood. This made the wood stronger without the need for harsh chemical processing. It also slowed the deterioration rate of the wood, which allows it to store carbon for longer periods.To explain more about this “super wood,” SciFri guest host Sophie Bushwick is joined by the lead plant geneticist on the study, Dr. Yiping Qi, associate professor at Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture at the University of Maryland.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Before everything could come up roses, there had to be a primordial flower – the mother, and father, of all flowers. Now scientists are on the hunt for it. The eFlower project aims to explain the sudden appearance of flowering plants in the fossil record, what Darwin called an “abominable mystery.” Meanwhile, ancient flowers encased in amber or preserved in tar are providing clues about how ecosystems might respond to changing climates. And, although it was honed by evolution for billions of years, can we make photosynthesis more efficient and help forestall a global food crisis? Guests: Eva-Maria Sadowski - Post doctoral paleobotanist at the Museum für Naturkunde, Berlin Regan Dunn - Paleobotanist and assistant Curator at the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum Royal Krieger - Rosarian and volunteer at the Morcom Rose Garden, Oakland, California Ruby Stephens - Plant ecology PhD candidate at Macquarie University in Australia, and member of the eFlower Project Stephen Long - Professor of Plant Science, University of Illinois Featuring music by Dewey Dellay and Jun Miyake *Originally aired March 13, 2023 You can get early access to ad-free versions of every episode by joining us on Patreon. Thanks for your support! Big Picture Science is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to inquire about advertising on Big Picture Science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, we connect with Jonathan Lynch, Ph.D., a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Plant Science at Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Lynch has been a professional in his field for 4 decades, receiving his Masters and Ph.D. in Plant Physiology from UC Davis, where he also completed his postdoctoral training. The global environment is constantly changing – which significantly impacts plant and soil health. As the head of the Roots Lab at Penn State, Dr. Lynch is on a mission to better understand the genetic, physiological, and ecological basis of plant adaptation to infertile soils. How does he achieve this? By meticulously studying the physiology, genetics, and ecology surrounding organismic processes… Tune in now to discover: How to improve the growth of plants in hard conditions.  The challenges that roots face in low-fertility soil.  Problems that soil fertilizers can pose.  The most important crops on Earth.  How climate change is affecting crop yield.  Join us now to dive into Dr. Lynch's fascinating journey through life and science! You can learn more about Dr. Lynch and his work with the Roots Lab by clicking here. Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C