Podcasts about soil science society

“United States soybean seed protein concentrations – current status, challenges and some potential crop management solutions” with Dr. Anuj Chiluwal. Soybeans are a crucial crop in the United States for a variety of uses, including for its use as a protein source in animal feed. However, in recent years, high yield varieties have seen a steady decline in seed protein concentration. In this episode, Anuj joins me to discuss the sources of this decline and some potential strategies to combat it. Tune in to learn: ·         Why soybean seed protein is declining in US soybean ·         How the US may be a template for other countries with similar problems ·         What temporary solutions may be available for this problem ·         Which future research paths may bring about more sustainable solutions If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21731 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 Anuj, you can find him here: anuj.chiluwal@kysu.edu https://www.kysu.edu/directory/faculty-staff/anuj-chiluwal.php https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuj-chiluwal/ Resources CEU Quiz: Coming soon Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/app/captions/Njg1MWI0MjE2MDAzODViYzNhZjVkNjYzWE4wOEZYc1pLNHNQ/o/Q1AwMTA4NTk3MzE4 “Soybean management for seed composition: The perspective of U.S. farmers” paper: https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21082 “Exploring Nitrogen Limitation for Historical and Modern Soybean Genotypes” paper: https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj2018.04.0271 “Quantification of Soybean Leaf Senescence and Maturation as Impacted by Soil- and Foliar-Applied Nitrogen” paper: https://doi.org/10.2134/cftm2018.07.0051 “Probability of Yield Response to Inoculants in Fields with a History of Soybean” paper: https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2009.04.0185 “Late-Season Nitrogen Applications Increase Soybean Yield and Seed Protein Concentration” paper: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.715940 “Is soybean yield limited by nitrogen supply?” paper: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2017.08.009 “Assessing Variation in US Soybean Seed Composition (Protein and Oil)” paper: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2019.00298 “Regional analysis of planting date and cultivar maturity recommendations that improve soybean oil yield and meal protein concentration” paper: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.954111 Extension fact sheet: https://www.kysu.edu/documents/college-of-agriculture-communities-the-sciences/2025-Fact%20Sheet%20Soybean%20Seed%20Quality.pdf University of Minnesota annual soybean quality reports: https://extension.umn.edu/soybean/soybean-seed-quality Thank you to our volunteer Om Prakash Ghimire for help with the shownotes and other assets. Thank you to Cole Shalk from 12twelve Media for the Audio Processing on today's episode. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

Et si la solution à la crise climatique se trouvait… sous nos pieds ? Une étude scientifique majeure, menée par l'Université d'État du Kansas, remet l'agriculture au cœur du combat climatique – mais pas n'importe laquelle. Ici, pas de chimie de synthèse ni d'approche industrielle : c'est l'agriculture régénératrice, nourrie d'amendements organiques, qui montre sa force.Après 22 ans d'observation sur des parcelles de maïs cultivées sans labour et enrichies uniquement de compost et autres matières organiques, les résultats sont sans appel : ces sols stockent beaucoup plus de carbone que ceux nourris aux engrais chimiques. Et ce stockage est durable. Grâce à une technologie de pointe – la lumière synchrotron –, les chercheurs ont pu observer à l'échelle moléculaire comment le carbone organique s'enchevêtre avec les minéraux du sol pour former des liaisons stables, enfermées dans des micropores. Autrement dit, ce carbone ne bouge plus, ne s'évapore pas, il reste piégé pour longtemps.Les avantages ? Ils dépassent la seule question climatique. Ces terres riches en matière organique retiennent mieux l'eau, abritent une biodiversité souterraine florissante, et voient leur structure s'améliorer, saison après saison. Un vrai cercle vertueux, à l'opposé des sols appauvris par les traitements chimiques. « Les amendements organiques nourrissent le sol, pas seulement la plante », résume sobrement le Dr Ganga Hettiarachchi, responsable de l'étude. Derrière cette phrase, une idée simple mais puissante : changer de paradigme. L'agriculture ne doit plus être une source d'émissions, mais un puits de carbone actif.Pour comprendre ce phénomène, les chercheurs ont collaboré avec les plus grandes infrastructures de microscopie à rayons X, au Canada et aux États-Unis. Leurs observations confirment que le carbone organique s'intègre intimement à la matrice minérale du sol, formant des complexes extrêmement résistants à la dégradation. Ce mécanisme ouvre la voie à une agriculture qui capte le CO₂ au lieu de l'émettre. Cette recherche publiée dans le Soil Science Society of America Journal ne reste pas théorique. Elle appelle à une transformation des pratiques agricoles : moins d'intrants chimiques, plus de rotations de cultures, une meilleure gestion des résidus, et une valorisation du compost. Bref, redonner vie au sol pour restaurer la planète. Dans cette bataille, le fumier et le compost ne sont plus des reliques d'un autre temps. Ils deviennent les outils modernes d'une agriculture plus durable, plus autonome, et surtout, plus résiliente. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

“Using electromagnetic induction to inform precision turfgrass management strategies in sand-capped golf course fairways” with Dr. Briana Wyatt and Dallas Williams Golf courses are well known for their beautiful greens, but overusing fertilizer and water to keep them looking pristine can lead to inefficient, expensive, and environmentally damaging waste. Precision turfgrass management can help, but only if we can find the right methods to put it into use. In this episode, Briana and Dallas join me to discuss their research on how electrical conductivity can be used to help determine golf course needs. Tune in to learn: ·         How many management zones might be in a fairway ·         How turfgrass type can effect electromagnetic induction correlations ·         Which properties are most correlated with electromagnetic induction readings ·         How researchers can get readings on large areas of a golf course fairway If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.70020 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 Briana, you can find her here: briana.wyatt@tamu.edu If you would like to reach out to Dallas, you can find her here: dmwilliams22@tamu.edu Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7bD35BC10D-F821-F011-9989-000D3A32C099%7d Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/app/transcript/NjgyNGU4NmRkZjIzY2FlOWRmYTQ4ZmEwV2Y5WFhuVTFpTnR3/o/VEMwODY4NTQyOTM4 TAMU turfgrass website: https://soilcrop.tamu.edu/research/turfgrass/ TAMU Department of Soil and Crop Sciences Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamusoilcrop TAMU Department of Soil and Crop Sciences Twitter: https://x.com/tamusoilcrop Thank you to our volunteer Om Prakash Ghimire for help with the shownotes and other assets. Thank you to Cole Shalk from 12twelve Media for the Audio Processing on today's episode. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“Soil Health Cycle” with Dr. Bijesh Maharjan Researchers, advisers, and farmers alike know that soil health is important, but taking steps forward in the knowledge of which practices to use and their impacts can be difficult. Enter the soil health cycle, an iterative approach to help track how practices and their implementation take soil health forward. In this episode, Bijesh joins me to discuss his work on the soil health cycle. Tune in to learn: ·         How the soil health cycle is similar to human health care cycles ·         What the four steps of the soil health cycle are ·         Why it's important to have a soil health cycle ·         What the literature says about the current state of the soil health cycle If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20504 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 Bijesh, you can find him here: maharjan@unl.edu https://x.com/Nebraska_soils Resources CEU Quiz: Coming soon Transcripts: Coming soon Supracentennial special section call for papers for Soil Science Society of America Journal: https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14350661/specialsectioncall#supracentennial-field-experiments Maharjan Lab: www.maharjanlab.com Thank you to our volunteer Om Prakash Ghimire for help with other assets. Thank you to Cole Shalk from 12twelve Media for the Audio Processing on today's episode. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“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.

“Economics of strip cropping with autonomous machines” with James Lowenberg-DeBoer. With the growing global population, the demand for food continues to rise. However, increasing food production often depends on intensive farming practices and agricultural inputs that can negatively impact environmental health. To counter this, promoting crop diversity, improving soil health, and reducing disease and pest pressure are crucial. Mixed cropping presents a viable solution but poses challenges for mechanization and labor efficiency. In this context, customized autonomous machines and advanced technology can play a key role in facilitating mixed cropping while lowering production costs. In this episode, Dr. James Lowenberg-DeBoer shares insights from his research on the economics of strip cropping—the simplest form of mixed cropping—using autonomous machines. He explores the feasibility and profitability of this approach, along with the challenges and opportunities in restoring crop biodiversity and ecosystem services, ultimately fostering better environmental health and sustainable agriculture. Tune in to learn: What is mixed cropping? What makes a farm machine “autonomous”? How do autonomous machines contribute to environmentally friendly agriculture? What are the economic differences between automated strip farming and conventional strip farming? What are swarm robots in agriculture? If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21536 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 James Lowenberg-DeBoer, you can find him here: JLowenberg-DeBoer@harper-adams.ac.uk Resources CEU Quiz: Coming soon Transcripts: Coming soon Center for Effective Innovation in Agriculture: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71561378/admin/dashboard/ Hands Free Farm: www.handsfree.farm Precision Agriculture Journal: https://link.springer.com/journal/11119 Digitization for Agroecology: https://d4agecol.eu/ Prairie Strips in the Conservation Reserve Program: https://www.nrem.iastate.edu/research/STRIPS/ Stockcropper: https://thestockcropper.com/ Thank you to our volunteer Om Prakash Ghimire for help with the shownotes and other assets. Thank you to Cole Shalk from 12twelve Media for the Audio Processing on today's episode. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“Microarthropods improve oat nutritional quality and mediate fertilizer effects on soil biological activity” with Dr. Ashley Jernigan Microarthropods are little critters that can have a big impact on crop production, particularly when it comes to nutrient cycling and nutrient acquisition. However, there's still much to learn about how the work these little helpers do is affected when paired with different types of fertilizers. In this episode, Dr. Jernigan joins me to discuss how microarthropods get along with different fertilizer treatments. Tune in to learn: ·         What other animal springtails look like ·         How researchers count microarthropods ·         What impacts organic fertilizers have on microarthropods ·         How microarthropods can help crops thrive If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21597 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 Ashley, you can find her here: https://x.com/Jernigan_AB www.ashleybjernigan.com Ashley Jernigan | School of Plant and Environmental Sciences | Virginia Tech   Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7b7285E2E8-2CD4-EF11-8EE9-0022480C3B17%7d Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/app/transcript/Njc4OTI5M2Y0ZjNhZjcwMTI3OGE5Y2ExX3hzQURLZWFjR1NX/o/VEMwMDYzOTQ3MjA5 Soil mesofauna fact sheets: https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/blogs.cornell.edu/dist/9/4123/files/2021/07/Jernigan_EOA-Fact-Sheets_Merged.pdf Soil mesofauna video: https://youtu.be/AHVGFDpRXhQ?si=-q_ASEwB2D-4u3kF  Chaos of Delight: https://www.chaosofdelight.org/gallery Thank you to our volunteer Om Prakash Ghimire for help with the shownotes and other assets. Thank you to Cole Shalk from 12twelve Media for the Audio Processing on today's episode. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“Grazing cover crops: How does it influence soils and crops?” with Drs. John Holman and Augustine Obour. Cover crops have a lot of uses depending on where you live and what you grow, but in some regions like the Great Plains, it can take a little extra help to make sure they're as helpful as they can be. In this episode, John and Augustine join me to discuss the advantages and challenges of grazing cover crops in the Great Plains. Tune in to learn: ·        Which factors most impact strategy when incorporating cover crops ·        How to alter cover cropping strategy depending on the soil moisture ·        How incorporating cover crops and livestock can increase profitability ·        How cover crops can help with forage shortages If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21475 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 John, you can find him here: jholman@ksu.edu If you would like to reach out to Augustine, you can find him here: aobour@ksu.edu If you would like to reach out to Tanner Judd from our Student Spotlight, you can find him here: tcjudd@wisc.edu Resources CEU Quiz: Coming soon Transcripts: Coming soon EA Consumables is the exclusive US distributor of organic elemental analysis products by UK laboratory supplies manufacturer, Elemental Microanalysis. Visit the EA Consumables website for high quality elemental analysis consumable supplies that offer performance you can trust. Thank you to our volunteer Om Prakash Ghimire for help with the shownotes and other assets. Thank you to Cole Shalk from 12twelve Media for the Audio Processing on today's episode. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“Soil degradation and crop yield declines persist 5 years after pipeline installations” with Theresa Brehm. Underground pipeline installations are crucial for energy supply, helping to meet rising demand. However, these installations can significantly impact agricultural lands due to soil excavation, heavy machinery use, and resulting soil disturbances. Although companies typically offer support to farmers for up to five years, claiming that soil health and productivity are restored within that period, many farmers report ongoing issues with soil degradation and reduced crop yields. This highlights the need to evaluate the true impact of pipeline installations on soil health and crop productivity and to assess the effectiveness of remediation efforts in restoring soil vitality. In this episode, Theresa Brehm shares insights from her research on assessing the impacts of pipeline installations on soil health and agricultural productivity in Ohio state, along with insights from farmers' experiences.   Tune in to learn: ·        What are the impacts of underground pipeline installations on soil health and crop productivity? ·        How are farmers compensated for their losses? ·        How do pipeline installations affect soil texture, porosity, and crop yields? ·        How effective are company-led land remediation efforts in restoring soil health and productivity? ·        What are the long-term challenges of restoring soil health after pipeline installations? If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20506 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 Theresa Brehm, you can find her here: Theresa.Brehm@usda.gov If you would like to reach out to Amanda Duim Ferreira from our Student Spotlight, you can find her here: amandaduim@usp.br Resources CEU Quiz: Coming soon Transcripts: Coming soon Evaluation of Pipeline Installation on Crop Productivity in Ohio: https://soilfertility.osu.edu/https%3A/soilfertility.osu.edu/node/170/evaluation-pipeline-installation-crop-productivity-ohio “Pipeline installation effects on soils and plants: A review and quantitative synthesis” published in Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment: https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20312 Summary of Landowner Experience Survey: https://soilfertility.osu.edu/sites/soilf/files/imce/Research/Landowner%20Pipeline%20Experiences.pdf “How Pipeline Installations Impact Agricultural Fields and Landowners” published in Crops & Soils: https://doi.org/10.1002/crso.20338 Thank you to our volunteer Om Prakash Ghimire for regular help with the shownotes and other assets. Thank you to Cole Shalk from 12twelve Media for the Audio Processing on today's episode. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“Invasive sorghum aphid: A decade of research on deciphering plant resistance mechanisms and novel approaches in breeding for sorghum resistance to aphids” with Drs. Somashekhar Punnuri, Karen Harris-Shultz, Joseph Knoll, and Xinzhi Ni. Sorghum is an important crop in the United States, grown for grain, forage and bioenergy purposes. However, its production is facing several challenges due to abiotic and biotic factors, with aphids emerging as a significant pest in last decade. Once considered a minor pest, sorghum aphids have become a major threat to sorghum cultivation due to susceptible varieties and insufficient pest management strategies. In this episode, Dr. Somashekhar Punnuri, an associate professor from Fort Valley State University; Drs. Karen Harris-Shultz and Joesph Knoll, research geneticists with USDA ARS; and Dr. Xinzhi Ni, a research entomologist from USDA ARS, share their insights on current research efforts and new methods to combat sorghum aphids. Tune in to learn more about: ·         What characteristics sorghum aphids have ·         How sorghum aphids reproduce ·         What resistance mechanisms sorghum has ·         What the current efforts are in breeding aphid resistant sorghum varieties ·         What the challenges are in aphid management in sorghum If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21301 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 Som, you can contact him here: Punnuris@fvsu.edu https://ag.fvsu.edu/members/profile/view/63 If you would like to reach out to Karen, you can contact her here: karen.harris@usda.gov https://www.ars.usda.gov/people-locations/person?person-id=43959 If you would like to reach out to Joe, you can contact him here: joe.knoll@usda.govhttps://www.ars.usda.gov/people-locations/person?person-id=48564 If you would like to reach out to Xinzhi, you can contact him here: xinzhi.ni@usda.gov https://www.ars.usda.gov/people-locations/person?person-id=35259 If you would like to reach out to Sarah Chu from our Student Spotlight, you can find her here: sarah.chu@tamu.edu X: https://x.com/weedysarahchu Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7bDF51FF70-9397-EF11-8A6A-000D3A350361%7d  Transcripts: Coming soon Sorghum Checkoff: https://www.sorghumcheckoff.com/our-farmers/insects-weeds-diseases/insect-control/sugarcane-aphid/ “Biological and genetic features of introduced aphid populations in agroecosystems” published in Current Opinion in Insect Science: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cois.2018.01.004   Sorghum aphid reporting tool: https://www.myfields.info/ Thank you to our volunteer Om Prakash Ghimire for regular help with the shownotes and other assets. Thank you to Cole Shalk from 12twelve Media for the Audio Processing on today's episode. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“Upscaling soil moisture from point scale to field scale: towards a general model” with Dr. Tyson Ochsner Field scale soil moisture measurements can be difficult to attain. Point scale data can be too small to give field scale advice, and data gathered from satellites often lack important specificity. In this episode, Tyson joins me to discuss a new method to upscale point data into field scale soil moisture estimates. Tune in to learn: ·         Why field-scale measurements are important for both grower and researcher needs, yet are difficult to obtain ·         What are the differences between fast, thermal, and epithermal neutrons ·         How measuring epithermal neutrons  can correlate with soil moisture ·           If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/vzj2.20244 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 Tyson, you can find him here: tyson.ochsner@okstate.edu If you would like to reach out to Jasia Jannat from our Student Spotlight, you can find her here: Jasia.Jannat@uga.edu https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasia-jannat-06124a124/   Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7b3FFBDD50-9C8C-EF11-AC20-0022480C3B17%7d  Transcripts: Coming soon OK State Soil Moisture Map: http://soilmoisture.okstate.edu/ Rain or Shine book: https://open.library.okstate.edu/rainorshine/ OK State University Soil Physics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@okstate_soil_physics CoCoRahs Citizen Science project: https://www.cocorahs.org/ EA Consumables is the exclusive US distributor of organic elemental analysis products by UK laboratory supplies manufacturer, Elemental Microanalysis. Visit the EA Consumables website for high quality elemental analysis consumable supplies that offer performance you can trust. Thank you to our volunteer Om Prakash Ghimire for regular help with the shownotes and other assets. Thank you to Cole Shalk from 12twelve Media for the Audio Processing on today's episode. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“Mixing things up! Identifying early diversity benefits and facilitating the development of improved variety mixtures with high throughput field phenotyping” with Flavian Tschurr and Corina Oppliger. With increasing yield instability in monocropping systems due to diseases, pests or climatic factors, crop diversification is a potential strategy to improve crop performance and yield stability. However, crop diversification can present challenges in agronomic management and operations. One promising approach to crop diversification is using multiple varieties of one crop rather than multiple species. However, challenges remain in selecting suitable crop varieties and determining their optimum mixture rates. In this episode, graduate students Flavian Tschurr and Corina Oppliger share their insights on using image-based high-throughput phenotyping to optimize crop variety mixtures. Tune in to learn: ·         What is a crop variety mixture? ·         What are the benefits of crop variety mixture? ·         What is the use of high throughput phenotyping in crop improvement? ·         What is crop over-yielding? If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/ppj2.20090 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 Flavian Tschurr, you can find him here: flavian.tschurr@usys.ethz.ch If you would like to reach out to Corina Oppliger, you can find her here: corina.oppliger@usys.ethz.ch If you would like to reach out to Fiona Todd from our Student Spotlight, you can find her here: todd0179@umn.edu   Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7bDDE42A24-8B81-EF11-AC21-000D3A3B1B33%7d Transcripts: Coming soon ETH Zurich, Institute for Agricultural Sciences: https://kp.ethz.ch/ ETH Zurich Mastadon: https://scicomm.xyz/@crop_science_eth ETH Zurich Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crop.science.eth/ Field phenotyping platform- https://kp.ethz.ch/infrastructure/FIP.html Research paper on crop variety mixture - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41559-021-01497-x Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“The effects of different biochar-dairy manure co-composts on soil moisture and nutrients retention, greenhouse gas emissions, and tomato productivity; observations from a soil column experiment” with Dr. Touyee Thao. Increasing food production needs can sometimes put a strain on the environment. Waste from crop and animal production can exacerbate this problem. But, when waste can be turned into a benefit, we can move closer to a world where both can thrive. In this episode, Touyee joins me to discuss how turning waste products into beneficial materials like biochar and compost can help move the needle in the right direction. Tune in to learn: ·        How orchard waste can be transformed into soil amendment. ·        What ratios work best when adding biochar and dairy manure amendments. ·        Which amendments have the best impacts on greenhouse gas emissions ·        How these amendments impact soil health. If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20408 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 Touyee, you can find him here: Touyee.Thao@usda.gov LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/touyee-thao-phd-54a158117 If you would like to reach out to Kailey Miller from our Student Spotlight, you can find her here: mill2467@msu.edu Twitter: https://x.com/kaileymiller03 Resources CEU Quiz: Coming soon Transcripts: Coming soon Link to Stage 1 (Biochar-Manure Co-compost Lab Incubation) https://doi.org/10.1111/gcbb.13121 Link to full Dissertation. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/62x2w3gs   Sponsored by METER Group. METER sensors deliver real-time plant, soil, and atmospheric data that fuels environmental research. Listen to METER Group's podcast We Measure the World to hear how innovative researchers are leveraging environmental data to make our world a better place—and a more sustainable place—at www.metergroup.com/fieldlabearth. Thank you to our volunteer Om Prakash Ghimire for help with the shownotes and other assets. Thank you to Cole Shalk from 12twelve Media for the Audio Processing on today's episode. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“Shallow water habitat management influences soil CO2 efflux from agricultural fields in the Lower Mississippi River Basin (LMRB), USA” with Amitava Chatterjee. The Lower Mississippi River Basin (LMRB) serves as a critical stopover habitat for migratory birds traveling between Canada and Central and South America, presenting both challenges and opportunities for habitat conservation. To support these birds, farmers in the region flood agricultural fields in the winter, creating temporary wetlands that provide habitat and essential food sources. This practice has increased bird stopovers but raises concerns about soil health, as flooding can alter soil properties. In this episode, Dr. Amitava Chatterjee shares his insights on research related to the effects of flooding on soil properties in agricultural lands in the LMRB and how it contributes to maintaining sustainable stopover habitats for migratory birds. Tune in to learn: ·         What migratory bird stopovers are ·         How flooding of agricultural lands helps migratory birds ·         How flooding of agricultural land affects soil health ·         How flooding affects soil microbial activity ·         What are the long-term impacts of agricultural land flooding If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20365 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 Amitava Chatterjee, you can find him here: amitava.chatterjee@usda.gov https://www.ars.usda.gov/midwest-area/ames/nlae/people/amitava-chatterjee/   If you would like to reach out to Sourajit Dey from our Student Spotlight, you can find him here: sdey@ksu.edu https://www.linkedin.com/in/sourajit-dey-100208215 Resources CEU Quiz: Coming soon Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/cTaB7JIZ2cH1QqtVLw5JjYvca7I8sqlKOZGVC9CenIfIxy2o7zVbfXSM16t-ROCHR2T8yeGfZrOLtgLBFV5FDOfDXUw?loadFrom=SharedLink  “Flooding Fields May Be a Win-Win For Farmers and Birds in the Mississippi Delta” article: https://tellus.ars.usda.gov/stories/articles/flooding-fields-may-be-win-win-farmers-and-birds-mississippi-delta “Flooding Fields in the Mississippi Delta Helps Crop Yields—and Shorebirds” article: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/flooding-fields-in-the-mississippi-delta-helps-crop-yields-and-shorebirds/# “Soil carbon mineralization, enzyme activities, and crop residue decomposition under varying soil moisture regime” article in Soil Science Society of America Journal: https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20601 https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/18529.wba                            Conservation Incentive Program: Winter-Flooded Rice Fields for Waterfowl Habitat: https://youtu.be/yzOFy0weIx0?si=QoTRQHwHdwF5ZGo9 MDWFP Waterfowl Program - Mississippi Land Conservation Assistance Network: https://www.mississippilandcan.org/local-resources/MDWFP-Waterfowl-Program/20187 https://www.mdwfp.com/wildlife-hunting/waterfowl-program.aspx https://www.ars.usda.gov/midwest-area/ames/nlae/ Thank you to Om Prakash Ghimire for help with the shownotes and other assets. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“Leaf mold compost for better soil and crop health” with Kyle Richardville Growing vegetables in urban gardens is becoming a popular and ever more important option for supporting families with nutritious and healthy produce. However, the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides can cause negative impacts on soil, crop, and human health. To reduce these negative impacts, there is a growing interest in using biologicals and compost manure for crop production. This episode, Kyle Richardville, agronomist and regenerative agriculture consultant at “Understanding Ag,” shares his insights on the importance of a compost made from tree leaves and fungi—leaf mold compost—and how it impacts soil microbial communities, soil physical properties, and overall crop production. Tune in to learn: ·         What are biologicals and compost manure? ·         What is Trichoderma and how does it help in agriculture? ·         How do mycorrhizal fungi benefit plants? ·         How does compost manure increase soil and crop health? If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/uar2.20022 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 Kyle Richardville, you can find him here krichardville@understandingag.com   https://understandingag.com/team/kyle-richardville/ If you would like to reach out to Udit Debangshi, you can find him here: udit@ksu.edu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/udit-debangshi-703623207 Resources CEU Quiz: Coming soon Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/RfBbxJY4TGtLQKntBYbFAfBJAuFXs_XrgSeIu8t9UABk0ZbgCJGEYhPW16TvZ2Dfgod-jzt8ERNAsjPO9zHV5vJeRck?loadFrom=SharedLink Understanding Ag: https://understandingag.com/ Additional Resources from Kyle's Blog: https://groundedregenerativeblog.com/additional-resources/ Teaming with Fungi book: https://www.amazon.com/Teaming-Fungi-Organic-Mycorrhizae-Gardeners/dp/1604697296 Thank you to our volunteer Om Prakash Ghimire for help with the shownotes and other assets. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

Join Mike Howell on this week's episode of The Dirt as he sits down with the President of the Soil Science Society of America, Michael Thompson, to discuss how the organization supports soil science.   Mike and Michael take a closer look at variety of disciplines that exist in soil science and the ways that the SSSA supports them. They dive into the importance of soil science and how we can work together to teach others about the vital role that soil plays in our world.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com    Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics 

It's our birthday! That means it's time for our annual birthday blooper reel! Enjoy our favorite flubs from the previous year and thank you again for listening! Remember that if you like our show, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends are the best ways you can show your support. 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/. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“Efficacy of novel water-absorbing polymer amended soil for improving drought resilience of Solanum lycopersicum” with Dr. Sanandam Bordoloi. Drought can be a major problem for tomatoes, particularly in changing climates. Water-absorbant polymers can help water stay in the soil to help tomatoes thrive, but costs can make it hard for farmers to use them. In this episode, Sanandam joins me to discuss his research into developing more affordable, effective water-absorbant polymers from the waste material fly ash. Tune in to learn: ·        What a WAP is ·        What ratios of WAPs were tested ·        What other materials might be useful for WAP production ·        How a WAP is like a chia seed If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20480 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 Sanandam, you can find him here: sanandam.bordoloi@aalto.fi https://www.aalto.fi/en/people/sanandam-bordoloi https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanandam-bordoloi-b7ab99294/ https://twitter.com/iamsanandam If you would like to reach out to Michael Rabe from our Student Spotlight, you can find him here: rabemich@msu.eduTwitter: www.twitter.com/rabemich Instagram: www.instagram.com/romechild Resources CEU Quiz: Coming soon Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/RfoMEzkXCdnsR7rcmvdIQ-gbiUBycxalor6Z-xFeNo-7mBTr7UUunOas7XoxGaWmOQp8jVNvov79hZPuCY8YgGiQZ9s?loadFrom=SharedLink Sponsored by METER Group. METER sensors deliver real-time plant, soil, and atmospheric data that fuels environmental research. Listen to METER Group's podcast We Measure the World to hear how innovative researchers are leveraging environmental data to make our world a better place—and a more sustainable place—at metergroup.com/fieldlabearth Thank you to our volunteer Om Prakash Ghimire for help with the certified crop adviser quiz. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“Can we simultaneously decontaminate and cultivate? An urban cherry tomato story” with Marie-Anne Viau and Dr. Adrian Paul Contamination of various kinds can make it difficult to ensure healthy and safe food crops in urban agriculture. Phytoremediation is a strategy where we may be able to use plants' incredible natural abilities to help with this problem. This episode, Marie-Anne and Adrian join me to discuss harnessing phytoremediation to help clean soils for tomato crops. Tune in to learn: ·        How phytoremediation works ·        How researchers process contaminated plant material ·        Whether phytoremediation can help boost soil health and yields ·        How phytoremediation compares to other phytoremediation methods If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/uar2.20051 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 Marie-Anne, you can find her here: marieaviau@gmail.com  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marie-Anne-Viau If you would like to reach out to Adrian, you can find him here: adrian.paul@umontreal.ca  If you would like to reach out to Charanpreet Kaur from our Student Spotlight, you can find her here: ckdhiman@udel.edu Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charanpreet-kaur-dhiman Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Cpk_Dhiman Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7b3C0FB739-3B24-EF11-840A-000D3A37CD5C%7d  Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/FQ_1GJJOxhareqg61_gneDKAlS_TJH6X9rTcwz4TH_Rg92t-q_J6qkO_FYzxWZYK6Av9vFe0qOJbXgZZo1-Dbdx9kTE?loadFrom=SharedLink  The Potential for Urban Agriculture in New York City: growing capacity, food security & green infrastructure: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/268516292_The_Potential_for_Urban_Agriculture_in_New_York_City_growing_capacity_food_security_green_infrastructure Carrot City: Creating Places for Urban Agriculture: https://www.torontomu.ca/carrotcity/book.html Articles mentioned by Adrian: “Beyond Cleansing: Ecosystem Services Related to Phytoremediation” article: https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/5/1031 “Reclamation of urban brownfields through phytoremediation: Implications for building sustainable and resilient towns” article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1618866721003915 Coverage on research presented in English: “Montreal researchers use willows to decontaminate polluted soil, groundwater” article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/montreal-researchers-use-willows-to-decontaminate-polluted-soil-groundwater-1.4672233 “Researchers are using plants to tackle urban pollution” article: https://universityaffairs.ca/news/news-article/researchers-are-using-plants-to-tackle-urban-pollution/ “Where there's a willow, there's a way: City using saplings to decontaminate land” news story: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/where-there-s-a-willow-there-s-a-way-city-using-saplings-to-decontaminate-land-1.3947252 Research leader Michel Labrecque's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichelPhyto Plant Biology Research Institute Twitter: https://twitter.com/IRBV_Montreal Website for research leader Michel Labrecque: https://irbv.umontreal.ca/le-personnel/michel-labrecque/ Urban Agriculture program at Collège Ahuntsic (French): https://www.collegeahuntsic.qc.ca/programmes-dec/techniques/agriculture-urbaine Cultive ta Ville Montreal (French): https://cultivetaville.com/fr/cartes/montreal Correction Adrian mentions a plant with up to 25% of Ni, but it is 25% of Ni in the latex, not the sap. More information can be found here: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-45398434 Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

Incorporating large amounts of woody biomass into soil, such as in whole orchard recycling (WOR), can promote carbon sequestration, nutrient recycling, and ecosystem health in agricultural fields. Yet uncertainty regarding the effects of WOR on soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics influences management decisions. Recently, Mae Culumber, Ph.D. with UC Cooperative Extension, Suduan Gao, Ph.D. with the USDA Agricultural Research Service, and others performed research to evaluate the effects of woodchip size and interaction with nitrogen fertilization on carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide emissions as well as soil organic carbon change. On this episode of Growing the Valley, they sit down with guest host Cameron Zuber to discuss some of their findings and how this may provide some considerations when implementing WOR. The original article for this research from the Soil Science Society of America Journal can be found here https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/saj2.20650 though payment may be needed to access. Thank you to the Almond Board of California, the California Pistachio Research Board, the California Prune Board, and the California Walnut Board for their support of this podcast. Music is by Muriel Gordon.

“A practical method to improve the efficiency of pollination in maize breeding and genetics research” with Dr. Dylan Schoemaker Mismatched pollination times can make desirable genetic matches beyond the reach of practical plant breeders. Storing pollen is one solution, but limitations in cost and feasibility can make viable pollen storage tricky. This episode, Dr. Dylan Schoemaker shares his work developing cheaper, easier methods of pollen storage to extend shelf life, increase flexibility in breeding workflows, and bring those plant matches back within reach. Tune in to learn: ·         What issues make pollen preservation difficult ·         How long this method can extend pollen life ·         How clumping can affect pollen preservation ·         How plant breeders avoid cross-contamination If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21049 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 Dylan, you can find him here: schoemaker@wisc.edu https://twitter.com/dyl_schoe98 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-schoemaker-76a830119/ Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7b1E8D214E-9513-EF11-9F89-000D3A5A2312%7d  Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/ZsE2iAAUVlL5R4m1tT67VCNqGkmCkw6ykwwQKrDtiIdw956XK1tIc1gu81y9nDLY-W4TcDoaO82khrS9q13Hrpcf0XM?loadFrom=SharedLink  Power Pollen: https://powerpollen.com/ Thank you to our volunteer Om Prakash Ghimire for help with the shownotes and other assets. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“Comparative productivity of six bioenergy cropping systems on marginal lands in the Great Lakes Region, USA” with Dileepa Jayawardena. Bioenergy crops present a promising source for biofuel production, offering a potential solution to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. However, they face criticism for potentially encroaching on arable land essential for food production to sustain growing populations. To address this issue, there is a growing focus on utilizing marginal lands for growing bioenergy crops, which are less suitable for crop production. Marginal lands typically suffer from poor soil health and low nutrient and water availability. Therefore, it is crucial to identify and develop bioenergy crops that can thrive in such conditions and produce biomass for biofuel production while also confirming which marginal lands are best suited to these uses.  In this episode, Dileepa Jayawardena, a Research Associate at The Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, Michigan State University, sheds light on his research aimed at finding suitable bioenergy cropping systems for marginal lands in Michigan and Wisconsin for producing biomass for long-term bioenergy production while minimizing the competition of land for food crops.  Tune in to learn more about ·         What are bioenergy crops? ·         What is the importance of bioenergy crops? ·         Why marginal lands can be suitable for bioenergy crops? ·         Which cropping system is better for marginal lands? ·         How to make sustainable biofuel production? If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21416 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 Dileepa Jayawardena, you can find them here: jayawar7@msu.edu https://www.canr.msu.edu/people/dileepa-jayawardena If you would like to reach out to Anthony Mirabito, you can find him here:Anthony.Mirabito@ucf.edu Resources CEU Quiz: Coming soon Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/BF5AEqaoPuNl34XUrsRV6b0-ENkI6RnfdnwTpXSltqUHE4ziwT1MwFCYpCMwukPlq4w64fDdmnp5VdIPx3RepxMiNmY?loadFrom=SharedLink Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center: https://www.glbrc.org/ Special thanks to Om Prakash Ghimire for help on the shownotes and other assets. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

How important is the thin layer of crust on earth that we call soil? Dr. Rob Mikkelsen, Yara North America's Director of Agronomy, and soil science expert Professor John Havlin help us understand. Dr. Havlin's work has not only revolutionized grape cultivation in North Carolina but also advanced sustainable farming practices worldwide. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of soil fertility practices, the impact of nutrient management on crop quality, and the significance of long-term agricultural trials. We'll also delve into Professor Havlin's intriguing research on wine grapes and how soil health drives the growing wine industry in North Carolina. Nutrient management can become an opportunity for environmental stewardship. Some Takeaways: Soil science is crucial for sustainable agriculture and the future of food production. Nutrient management and long-term trials play a significant role in improving farming practices. The book 'Soil Fertility and Fertilizer' has evolved over the years to address changing agricultural practices and environmental concerns. There is a need for more young people to pursue careers in soil science and agriculture. Teaching quantitative skills in soil science is a challenge but essential for understanding the science behind soil health and fertility. The work with wine grapes in North Carolina has been the most exciting and rewarding for John Havlin. Nutrient management, particularly nitrogen application, plays a crucial role in improving the quality of wine grapes. Soil health and fertility are essential for successful grape growing. The grape industry in North Carolina has grown significantly in the past few decades. Dr. Havlin holds the position of professor and extension specialist in Crop & Soil Sciences at North Carolina State University. He has also served as the past president of the Soil Science Society of America. Dedicated to raising awareness about soil's crucial role, Dr. Havlin's efforts have contributed to the establishment of the House of Representatives Soils Caucus and a $4 million educational exhibit at the Smithsonian, which opened in 2008. This exhibit aims to educate the museum's six million annual visitors on how soil is fundamentally connected to human health, environmental sustainability, and planetary well-being. To learn more check out these links: Document for the Carolina Geological Society (2022) Journal article summarizing some of our vineyard nutrient management research (2022), which will serve as the basis for an Extension product coming out later this year. 

“Key soil properties and their relationships with crop yields as affected by soil-landscape rehabilitation” with Dr. Sharon Schneider. Soil erosion is one of the major issues in agriculture that causes loss of the topsoil layer, reducing soil health and crop productivity. There are several ways to check soil erosion and its impacts on crop and soil health. One of the potential strategies to reduce the effect of past soil erosion is to reverse the soil erosion process by moving soil from where it was deposited by erosion to where soil was lost by erosion. In this episode, Dr. Sharon Schneider shares her research on replacing topsoil in eroded landscapes. Tune in to learn more about ·         What are the impacts of soil erosion on crop productivity and soil properties? ·         What are strategies for reducing soil erosion? ·         What is the importance of soil organic carbon? ·         Soil and crop benefits of replacing topsoil in eroded landscapes If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's papers are available here:   https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21428 https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20635 These papers are 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 Sharon Schneider, you can find her here: sharon.schneider@usda.gov https://www.ars.usda.gov/people-locations/person/?person-id=18554 Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7bEB81DC50-BBFD-EE11-A1FE-6045BD00B487%7d  Transcripts: Coming soon “Soil properties and productivity as affected by topsoil movement within an eroded landform,” published in Soil and Tillage Research: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2008.07.018 Integrated Cropping Systems Research Group: https://www.ars.usda.gov/plains-area/brookings-sd/ncarl/ Data from the study: Schneider, Sharon K.; Sutradhar, Apurba K.; Schumacher, Thomas E.; Lobb, David A. (2024). Soil, crop, and weed communities as affected by soil erosion and topsoil replacement in a Mollisol landform (a six-year soil-landscape rehabilitation study). Ag Data Commons. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.15482/USDA.ADC/25206968.v1 Recorded presentation by Sharon Schneider available at USDA: https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/30800500/Schneider%202021%20virtual%20field%20day%20720p.mp4 Presentation to the Sustainability of Canadian Agriculture Conference, 2022 by David Lobb: https://umanitoba.ca/agricultural-food-sciences/sites/agricultural-food-sciences/files/2022-04/scac2022lobb.pdf EA Consumables is the exclusive US distributor of organic elemental analysis products by UK laboratory supplies manufacturer, Elemental Microanalysis. Visit the EA Consumables website for high quality elemental analysis consumable supplies that offer performance you can trust.  Special thank you to Om Prakash Ghimire for help with the creation of the shownotes and other assets. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

Elizabeth Gillispie is Soil Scientist and Soil Health Vineyard Manager at Washington State University as well as a member of the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA).  Soil is the loose surface material that covers most land. It consists of inorganic particles and organic matter. Soils are not only the resource for food production, but they are the support for our structures, the medium for waste disposal, they maintain our playgrounds, distribute and store water and nutrients, and support our environment. They support more life beneath their surface than what exists above. With Elizabeth, we talk about the many different ways soil supports our life and is key in functioning our society.  Contact and connect: elizabeth.gillispie@wsu.edu  Soil Science of America: https://www.soils.org/

“Recalibrating the Pennsylvania pre-sidedress soil nitrate test recommendations for modern corn production” with Charles White. Nitrogen management is one of the most important agronomic practices in modern crop production systems. The Pre-Sidedress Soil Nitrate Test, also known as the PSNT, gives farmers an estimation of plant available nitrogen in the soil, allowing them to calculate how much nitrogen the plants still need. The existing PSNT method was developed during the 1990's. Now, farming practices are improved, altering the amount of nitrogen fertilizer plants need. Thus, it is important to re-calibrate the test so farmers can have a more accurate estimation of nitrogen requirements and reduce the cost of production.  In this episode, Dr. Charlie White shares his insights on re-calibrating the pre-side dress soil nitrate test for modern corn production systems. Tune in to learn more about: ·        What the Pre-Sidedress Soil Nitrate Test does ·        The importance of Nitrogen mineralization ·        Which improved practices have impacted the test's accuracy ·        Which factors most impact the test results now If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21426 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 Charlie, you can find him here: cmw29@psu.edu https://plantscience.psu.edu/directory/cmw29 Resources CEU Quiz: Coming soon Transcripts: Coming soon Extension article: https://extension.psu.edu/re-calibrating-the-pre-sidedress-soil-nitrate-test-for-modern-corn-production Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

Dr. Jim Camberado discusses nitrogen use efficiency in crop production. Dr. Camberado shares his experience working with crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and the challenges in executing nitrogen use efficiency. He emphasizes the importance of nitrogen use efficiency due to the dynamic nature of nitrogen in the soil and its impact on crop productivity. Dr. Camberado also addresses misconceptions about nitrogen use efficiency and provides insights into optimizing nitrogen application during uncertain pricing.    Dr. Camberado's achievements include significant awards from the American Society of Agronomy and impactful roles at both Purdue and Clemson University. Dr. Camberato's work focuses on developing and disseminating nutrient use recommendations to enhance agricultural productivity. As a member of leading societies like the Soil Science Society of America, his expertise is invaluable to the farming community. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of nitrogen management with an expert in the field. Useful Links: Perdue University's Soil Fertility site Some of Dr. Camberado's publications

“Precision nitrogen management for improving yield and protein content in wheat” with Dr. Olga Walsh. Nitrogen is one of the most important nutrients for crops, which is required in large amounts for crop production and demands precise nutrient management methods due to its highly mobile property in plants and soils and high chances of leaching. Precise nutrient management is also important for improving the yield and quality of grains, minimizing the input, and maximizing the efficiency. Assessing the real-time plant growth, biomass production, and nutrient depletion in the soil using different precision agriculture techniques like drones, remote sensing, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and other camera-based devices helps optimize nutrient management. In this episode, Dr. Olga Walsh shares her research on precision nitrogen management for yield and protein content estimation on spring wheat and sugar beet by using different hand-held sensors, drones, and remote sensing approaches. Tune in to learn more about ·         What values are best to look for when doing remote sensing in wheat ·         How drones, remote sensing, and camera applications are helping predict biomass and nutrient requirements ·         What yield and protein content was estimated from the sensors tested ·         How hand-held and UAV sensors compare If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here:  https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20309 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 Olga Walsh, you can find her here: oswalsh@vt.edu https://spes.vt.edu/faculty-staff/faculty/walsh_olga.html If you would like to reach out to Ayush Kachrulal Sharma, you can find him here: ayushsharma@ufl.edu Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7b0C58D320-47CB-EE11-9079-000D3A355FD1%7d Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/-6STl4uhGJ_6rdM6-VHBcgpSzZoxD_pvMZqu-k9mwXKl0cSZPvAyPvz5J4XcoYMjUF3NlRgTD1hYymCEdyPW0CwO2iM?loadFrom=SharedLink  Extension outreach bulletins: Estimation of Wheat Yield and Grain Protein with Handheld and UAV-Mounted Sensors. UI Extension Bulletin 1033: https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/publications/publication-detail?id=bul1033 Nitrogen Management in Field Crops with Reference Strips and Crop Sensors. UI Extension Bulletin 896: https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/publications/publication-detail?id=bul0896 Southern Idaho Soft White Spring Wheat Quick Facts. UI Extension Bulletin 979: https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/publications/publication-detail?id=bul0979 Southern Idaho Hard Spring Wheat Quick Facts. UI Extension Bulletin 986: https://www.uidaho.edu/-/media/UIdaho-Responsive/Files/Extension/topic/cereals/scse/publications/SI-Wheat-Quick-Facts-HSW.pdf Optimum Nitrogen Rates for Wheat Depend on the Environment and Field-Specific Conditions. UI CIS 1028: https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/publications/publication-detail?id=bul1028 School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, Virginia: https://spes.vt.edu/ Thank you to Om Prakash Ghimire for help in assembling show notes and other assets. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“Nitrogen mitigation scenarios to reduce coastal eutrophication” with Wafa and Patrick. Eutrophication is a state of overgrowth of aquatic plants, such as algae and seaweeds, in water bodies due to the excessive pouring of nutrients from different sources like agriculture, industry, and human settlements, causing disturbances to the ecosystems. Coastal eutrophication is a major issue worldwide due to the increasing discharge of nutrient emissions from agricultural activities into coastal ecosystems. Several efforts have been made to reduce eutrophication, achieving up to 35–40% reduction, but these measures are not sufficient to eliminate the problem. For more sustainable and effective solutions, the root causes of the nutrient emissions, especially nitrogen, need to be addressed in current agricultural practices. In this episode, Drs. Wafa Malik and Patrick Durand share their research on the reduction of coastal eutrophication in Brittany, France, focusing on changing cropping systems and reducing the sources through modeling the effectiveness of different approaches and taking into consideration the interests of farmers and the local community. Tune in to learn more about ·         How eutrophication happens ·         What are the causes and consequences of coastal eutrophication ·         What are the agricultural impacts of eutrophication ·         How we can change cropping systems to reduce eutrophication ·         What mitigation challenges exist in reducing coastal eutrophication If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here:   https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20319 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 Wafa Malik, you can find her here: wafa.malik@inrae.frLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wafa-malik-research/ ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Malik-Wafa If you would like to reach out to Patrick, you can find him here: patrick.durand@inrae.fr https://eng-umrsas.rennes.hub.inrae.fr/directory/DURAND-Patrick Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7b1C0B77B1-B4B0-EE11-A569-6045BD08CB18%7d  Transcripts: Coming soon National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAE), France https://eng-umrsas.rennes.hub.inrae.fr/   Thank you to our volunteer, Om Prakash Ghimire, for his assistance on show notes and other materials. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“Focusing the GWAS Lens on days to flower using latent variable phenotypes derived from global multienvironment trials” with Sandesh Neupane and Derek Wright. Lentil, a pivotal pulse crop, is recognized as an important part of food and nutrition security in the world. It has rich sources of important nutrients, is easy to cook, and thrives well on the farm. Due to its rich dietary benefits, lentil has been introduced to North America, especially in Canada. Originating as a warmer climate crop, domesticated in the Middle East and North Africa, and widely adopted in Southeast Asia, lentil can face adaptation issues in the cooler Canadian climate. This struggle directly impacts flowering, pod-bearing, and overall yield. What precisely are the adaptation constraints hindering lentil introduction in North America? How do varying photoperiods and temperatures exert influence on lentil production? Delving deeper, what genes govern the crop's sensitivity to photoperiods and temperatures? In this episode, Sandesh Neupane and Derek Wright share insights into their research on lentil adaptation and how they dissect the genetic mechanisms orchestrating the photoperiod and temperature sensitivity in lentils with multi-location trials and advanced image-based phenotyping. This groundbreaking work promises to contribute significantly to the breeding of well-suited lentil varieties tailored to thrive in North American conditions. Tune in to learn about: ·         Lentil and its nutritional value ·         Lentil's history ·         The challenges of lentil adaptation in Canada ·         How the environment affects lentil growth If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here:  https://doi.org/10.1002/tpg2.20269 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 Derek Wright, you can find him here: derek.wright@usask.ca If you would like to reach out to Sandesh Neupane, you can find him here: sandesh.neupane@usask.ca If you would like to reach out to Om Prakash Ghimire from our Student Spotlight, you can find him here:oghimir@g.clemson.edu Twitter: https://twitter.com/baizalla   Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7b66CDC952-F899-EE11-BE37-000D3A32379C%7d Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/DTO7pupG1PWFmpaCbjNkVKnhQuE9eybRhp_s83uNy5AoLyIlNwjjoi5_3tjqm5lbMxn3ESqOuz1EuC4_GuWmV5Ri604?loadFrom=SharedLink Plant Sciences, Crop Development Centre – University of Saskatchewan: https://agbio.usask.ca/faculty-and-staff/people-pages/kirstin-bett.php#top/ Know Pulse - https://knowpulse.usask.ca/ Thank you to Om Prakash Ghimire for help on the creation of show notes and other assets. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

Thanks for joining us, today we welcome Dr. Dianna Bagnall a Research Soil Scientist for the Soil Health Institute. Her current work includes integrating research and outreach to secure the global soil resource. Some of her specific research includes developing functions that show the effect of management on soil physical properties, on-farm soil health assessments, qualitative analysis of farmer interviews, and outreach to farmers in the United States. She and Monte discuss the importance of being able to quantify and assess the practices that are being used to build soil health across the country. Listen in to this powerful conversation. Dr. Dianna Bagnall serves as a Research Soil Scientist for the Soil Health Institute. She is an applied soil physicist specializing in soil physical health and socioeconomic dynamics of soil management. Her current work includes integrating research and outreach to secure the global soil resource. Specific research includes developing functions that show the effect of management on soil physical properties, on-farm soil health assessments, qualitative analysis of farmer interviews, and outreach to cotton farmers in the United States. Dianna is an associate editor for Vadose Zone Journal, the 2023 Soil Health Community Leader for the American Society of Agronomy, and the Early Career Representative to the Soil Science Society of America Board. Soil Health Institute Website: soilhealthinstitute.org Soil Health Institute and Cargill Partner to Advance Water Stewardship Through Improved Soil Health Website: https://soilhealthinstitute.org/news-events/soil-health-institute-and-cargill-partner-to-advance-water-stewardship-through-improved-soil-health/?fbclid=IwAR2IwKGj1LIvf63sCmEZvNURdxOVYIg252o6afWor8BrLpO9bakEU07RTJk Got questions you want answered? Send them our way and we'll do our best to research and find answers. Know someone you think would be great on the AgEmerge stage or podcast? Send your questions or suggestions to kim@asn.farm we'd love to hear from you.

“Addressing conservation practice limitations and trade-offs for reducing phosphorus loss from agricultural fields” with Dr. Pete Kleinman, Research Leader, USDA, and Dr. Deanna Osmond, Professor, North Carolina State University. Conservation practices are important techniques that help us move towards a more sustainable planet. But when these tools are applied without proper testing and a holistic point of view, they can sometimes cause unintended consequences or tradeoffs that affect the surrounding environment. This episode, Pete and Deanna discuss common tradeoffs that can impact tools that manage Phosphorus and how to avoid these potential pitfalls. Tune in to learn: ·         What the acronym ACT stands for when talking about nutrient management ·         What mechanisms turn phosphorus sinks into sources ·         Some real-world examples of tradeoffs at play ·         How to avoid some common tradeoffs If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/ael2.20084 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 Pete, you can find him here: peter.kleinman@usda.gov If you would like to reach out to Deanna, you can find her here: dosmond@ncsu.edu If you would like to reach out to Tina Sullivan from our Student Spotlight, you can find her here: sullivantinam@gmail.com Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7b926F4A1A-CD83-EE11-8179-000D3A32379C%7d Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/kbXDxITU0Y0IIUc-4FsQIZeJfMj5S2UsjOAiU6qyPu9eQjpl79CxfC1O4FKUHbBbGEv1FAd881ihZw-VhhybQKCGQa4?loadFrom=SharedLink  Journal of Environmental Quality special section, Agricultural Water Quality in Cold Environments: https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15372537/2019/48/4#heading-level-1-2 USDA Conservation Effects Assessment Project: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/ceap Journal of Environmental Quality: https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15372537 Soil Science Society of America Journal: https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14350661 Sponsored by METER Group. METER sensors deliver real-time, plant, soil, and atmospheric data that fuels environmental research. Listen to METER Group's new podcast We Measure the World to hear how innovative researchers leverage environmental data to make our world a better—and more sustainable—place at metergroup.com/fieldlabearth. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“Genes and genetic mechanisms contributing to fall armyworm resistance in maize” with Sandra Woolfolk and Leigh Hawkins, research entomologist and molecular biologist (respectively) at USDA-ARS. Fall armyworm is a major pest around the world, causing millions of dollars in damages yearly. However, farmers are not alone in the fight against these invasive creatures, with plant breeders coming alongside to help develop more resistant plants. This episode, Drs. Sandra Woolfolk and Leigh Hawkins discuss their work tracking down the traits that can lead to higher resistance against this frightful pest. Tune in to learn: ·         What fall armyworms look like ·         What makes fall armyworms such a scary pest ·         How DNA, SNPs, and metabolic pathways are like a highway ·         Which metabolic pathways were the most promising If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/tpg2.20311 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 Sandra, you can find her here: Sandra.Woolfolk@usda.gov If you would like to reach out to Leigh, you can find her here: leigh.hawkins@usda.gov Resources CEU Quiz: Coming soon Transcripts: Coming soon Corn Host Plant Resistance Research Unit: https://www.ars.usda.gov/southeast-area/mississippi-state-ms/crop-science-research-laboratory/corn-host-plant-resistance-research/ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_armyworm Entomology Department, University of Florida: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/field/fall_armyworm.htm Mississippi State Extension Fall Armyworms page: http://extension.msstate.edu/content/fall-armyworms Mississippi State Extension Fall Armyworms in Hayfields and Pastures article: http://extension.msstate.edu/node/7154 USDA-ARS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgriculturalResearchService USDA-ARS LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usda-ars/ FAO Fall Armyworm page: https://www.fao.org/fall-armyworm/en/ USDA Fall Armyworm article: https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2018/02/26/fall-armyworm-usda-research-lends-hand-international-pest-outbreak Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“Microplastics in Composts, Digestates and Food Wastes: A Review” with Kate Porterfield, PhD Candidate at University Vermont and Dr. Eric Roy, Associate Professor at University of Vermont. Diverting organic materials and food waste from landfills and recycling them for beneficial use in agriculture is a great way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, intermingled microplastics from packaging and other sources could make these recycled materials less beneficial than they otherwise might be. This episode, Kate and Eric discuss their review paper studying the prevalence of these contaminants, how they're measured, and how these results intertwine with current policy efforts. Tune in to learn: ·         How microplastics can get into food waste ·         How scientists measure microplastics ·         Needs for syncing research and policy ·         How factors like weight, density, and mass can impact microplastic measurements If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20450 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 Kate, you can find her here: kporterf@uvm.edu www.linkedin.com/in/kate-porterfield https://twitter.com/KatePorterfield If you would like to reach out to Eric, you can find him here: Eric.Roy.1@uvm.edu https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecoeng/ https://twitter.com/ericdroy If you would like to reach out to Jaya Nepal from our Student Spotlight, you can find him here: j.nepal@ufl.edu Twitter: https://twitter.com/mejayxoxo18 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mejayxoxo18/ Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Security/Sign-In?returnurl=%2fLearning-Center%2fCourses%2fCourse-Detail%3fproductid%3d%257b3F4C664E-986E-EE11-8DF0-000D3A592D44%257d  Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/xRlHgGXdYsTC11rog1p-w0JYBSNsrLBBwcntmqklTfsNHlDDp4TgUvO4vFQvdLglUApGlCOObUMf0BpgCy4VnJHaUGU?loadFrom=SharedLink  Nutrient Cycling & Ecological Design Lab @ UVM: https://nced.weebly.com/ “Organics Recycling Tradeoffs: Biogas Potential and Microplastic Content of Mechanically Depackaged Food Waste” article in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering:  https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c01710 EPA Emerging Issues in Food Waste Management series: https://search.epa.gov/epasearch/?querytext=emerging+issues+in+food+waste+management&areaname=&areacontacts=&areasearchurl=&typeofsearch=epa&result_template=2col.ftl#/ Sponsored by METER Group. METER sensors deliver real-time, plant, soil, and atmospheric data that fuels environmental research. Listen to METER Group's new podcast We Measure the World to hear how innovative researchers leverage environmental data to make our world a better—and more sustainable—place at metergroup.com/fieldlabearth. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“Genotypic and environmental effects on the compounds associated with garlic flavor, health-enhancing properties, and postharvest conservation” with Dr. Pablo Cavagnaro. Garlic is a widely consumed species used for culinary as well as therapeutic and medicinal purposes. Different compounds within garlic can affect its effectiveness for these purposes, which are also driving factors for the market value. These compounds' availability in the garlic bulbs along with the dry (solid) matter of garlic are affected by environmental factors, which ultimately affect the farmer's income. How does the environment affect garlic's quality? What is the suitable environment for producing high quality garlic?  Which quality factors are more sensitive and less sensitive to environmental factors? In this episode, Dr. Cavagnaro discusses his work studying genotypic and environmental effects on garlic quality factors, identifying the genes responsible for quality factors, and developing better cultivars for garlic producing locations. Tune in to learn: ●        Which issues farmers face in garlic cultivation ●        How the environment affects garlic quality ●        How storage quality is related to garlic quality ●        How garlic breeding can be done If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here:  https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20780 It will be freely available from 15 September to 30 September, 2023. 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 Pablo Cavagnaro, you can find him here: cavagnaro.pablo@inta.gob.ar If you would like to reach out to Deepak Ghimire from our Student Spotlight, you can find him here: deepak@huskers.unl.edu Twitter: https://twitter.com/agrideepak093 Resources CEU Quiz: Coming soon Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/GpPSZcApw4ZaGgJZFPfick0ectdAsB0dIhtnkC6pK9yo8btC-qYQCkuh0i3kWSSV7GZxQ4Pi6pUhfnkZ3o1CoR--WEo?loadFrom=SharedLink National Scientific and Technical Research Council – Argentina: https://www.conicet.gov.ar Pablo's Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=pablo+cavagnaro&btnG= Pablo's Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=8619153100 Pablo's ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pablo-Cavagnaro Pablo's ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5838-0876   Sponsored by METER Group. METER sensors deliver real-time, plant, soil, and atmospheric data that fuels environmental research. Listen to METER Group's new podcast We Measure the World to hear how innovative researchers leverage environmental data to make our world a better—and more sustainable—place at metergroup.com/fieldlabearth. Thank you to Om Prakash Ghimire for help on the creation of show notes and other assets. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

In this episode, we're excited to welcome Dr. Grant Cardon, a professor and Extension Soils Specialist at Utah State University's Department of Plants, Soils & Climate. With years of expertise in soil, water, and nutrient management in the Western U.S., Dr. Cardon is a leading authority in his field. Today, Yara's Dr. Rob Mikkelsen joins in the conversation where we tackle a question many have about soil testing: "Why do different soil labs yield varying results from the same samples?" Dr. Cardon will guide us through the importance of accurate soil testing, the variables that cause these discrepancies, and how to ensure you're getting the most reliable data for your soil analyses. Whether you're an agronomist, a grower, or simply interested in the science behind the soil, this episode offers invaluable insights. Soil Science Society of America's North American Proficiency Testing. Check out Dr. Cardon's blog, Dirt Diggers Digest article on this subject.

“Partial recovery of microbial function in restored coastal marshes of Oregon, USA” with Amelia Fitch, PhD Candidate at Dartmouth College Draining or restoring a wetland has a significant impact on the land's ability to store carbon. A lot of that has to do with the microbial communities that live within these wetlands, but when a wetland is restored, how long does it really take for those communities to shift and what does that mean for the land's carbon storage capacity? This episode, Amelia discusses her work studying wetland restoration and its effects on carbon sequestration and microbial communities. Tune in to learn: ·         The similarities between feeding birds and studying microbes ·         The differences between restored freshwater and saltwater marshes ·         How wetland restoration can be done ·         How restoration impacts wetland microbial communities If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20383 It will be freely available from 18 Aug to 31 Aug, 2023. 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 Amelia, you can find her here: amelia.a.fitch.gr@dartmouth.edu If you would like to reach out to Sk Musfiq Us Salehin from our Student Spotlight, you can find him here: smsalehin@tamu.edu Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sk_Musfiq Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7bC32DAF60-2C3D-EE11-BDF4-000D3A323F9B%7d  Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/f-kiHgYQ04y4HisAfweIOJQ-Ti1X4a_rvHWGgDz-hKrilFrfnmwdvfxzOkBJPLW7S5BJ8-dzLiyYhjbNeeW9RhvhwV0?loadFrom=SharedLink Science paper about wetland restoration and clean water:  https://www.science.org/content/article/targeting-us-wetland-restoration-could-make-cleaning-water-much-cheaper Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership: https://www.estuarypartnership.org/ South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve: https://coast.noaa.gov/nerrs/reserves/south-slough.html Sponsored by METER Group. METER sensors deliver real-time, plant, soil, and atmospheric data that fuels environmental research. Listen to METER Group's new podcast We Measure the World to hear how innovative researchers leverage environmental data to make our world a better—and more sustainable—place at metergroup.com/fieldlabearth Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“Pesticide trends in a tailwater recovery system in the Mississippi Delta” with Dr. Matt Moore, Supervisory Ecologist and Research Leader of the USDA-ARS Water Quality and Ecology Research Unit at the National Sedimentation Laboratory in Oxford, Mississippi Farmers in Mississippi have a two-fold problem. Agriculture requires a lot of water, leading to a water quantity problem, and agricultural runoff can cause environmental issues, leading to a water quality problem. One potential solution? Tailwater recovery systems. These systems collect and recycle water from rain and runoff so it can be used for irrigation on farmer fields. When the water is re-used, however, it is important that excess pesticides don't harm the watered crops. This episode, Dr. Matt Moore discusses his work studying potential pesticide contamination in tailwater recovery systems. Tune in to learn: ·         How tailwater recovery systems work ·         What kinds of pesticides may be detected in tailwater recovery systems ·         What, if any, harm pesticides found in tailwater recovery systems can cause ·         Considerations for farmers who want to add a tailwater recovery system to their farm If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20325 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 Matt, you can find him here: matt.moore@usda.gov If you would like to reach out to Sachin Dhanda from our Student Spotlight, you can find him here: dhanda@ksu.edu Twitter: https://twitter.com/sachin__dhanda Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7b5C9C2C4D-9C25-EE11-9CBD-000D3A365051%7d  Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/1B1w0oMrHZB-wlzfPxp-i7DNfsNAbyPvOeff2OxYuTtCpDicyoPUHv8tv4XjwSg-sdATooAJUVLTP3DP0q2pyNsk6iM?loadFrom=SharedLink  USDA NRCS: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/ USDA ARS: https://www.ars.usda.gov/ Sponsored by METER Group. METER sensors deliver real-time, plant, soil, and atmospheric data that fuels environmental research. Listen to METER Group's new podcast We Measure the World to hear how innovative researchers leverage environmental data to make our world a better—and more sustainable—place at metergroup.com/fieldlabearth Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

It's our birthday, our five-year anniversary, and our 100th episode, which means it's time to paaaaarty! Join us for a brief interview with host Abby as she looks back on five years of podcasting, followed by our usual birthday blooper reel. 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 Abby, you can find her here: podcast@sciencesocieties.org Resources Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/vyrh3kHfxT-0jndEda2hLLIb3c7U_L2DeOuBli0mMjM0Z7s5fcC_BE0dv0Zi-n0mw1us3ZfMFhcwXynKPfacpec4hWM?loadFrom=SharedLink Newsletter Signup: https://www.agronomy.org/publications/podcast/field-lab-earth-newsletter/ Field, Lab, Earth Website: https://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/ Field, Lab, Earth Twitter: https://twitter.com/home Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“Transitioning from conventional to cover crop systems with minimum tillage does not alter nutrient loading” with Drs. Joby Czarnecki and Beth Baker of Mississippi State University Cover crops are often lauded as agricultural heroes boasting of a variety of ecosystems services and benefits to farmers and the world. But are these crops always the best option and do they always provide benefits wherever they go? In this episode, Joby and Beth join us for a more nuanced look at the benefits of cover crops and how research can make sure farmers are really applying the best strategies for their farms. Tune in to learn: ·        Which environmental factors can undercut conservation practices ·        What trade-offs can exist when adding cover crops to an optimized system ·        How cover crops affected water quality in the study ·        What factors farmers should consider when introducing cover crops If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20388 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 Joby, you can find her here: joby.czarnecki@msstate.edu Personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/jobyprince Research Unit Twitter: https://twitter.com/HPC2MSU If you would like to reach out to Beth, you can find her here: beth.baker@msstate.edu Twitter: https://twitter.com/REACH_msstate If you would like to reach out to Agustin Olivo from our Student Spotlight, you can find him here: ajo54@cornell.edu Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgustinOlivo_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agust%C3%ADn-olivo-350b95159/ Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7bED2442D3-4B0C-EE11-8F6E-000D3A3236E0%7d  Transcripts:  https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/BDo43CKkr0IJJ2d7XyWdMM7aZNBqCoc0atp6qF30Fe_rRAPZ0ZNPwxisg9q-M0qryh2pfs8RQI3bNB_wCGn185E9R8I?loadFrom=SharedLink  Mississippi State University Extension: https://www.reach.msstate.edu/ NRCS: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/ SARE: https://www.sare.org/resources/cover-crops/ Southern Cover Crops Council: https://southerncovercrops.org/ Midwestern Cover Crops Council: https://www.midwestcovercrops.org/ Good Idea Farm: https://goodideafarm.org/ Sponsored by METER Group. METER sensors deliver real-time, plant, soil, and atmospheric data that fuels environmental research. Listen to METER Group's new podcast We Measure the World to hear how innovative researchers leverage environmental data to make our world a better—and more sustainable—place at metergroup.com/fieldlabearth Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“Comparison of methods to recover amaranth weed seeds from manure” with Drs. Anthony Brusa and Melissa Wilson, Minnesota State University Palmer Amaranth is a pesky pest that can devastate crops, and when this sneaky pest's seeds creep into animal feed, they can find their way into unsuspecting farmers' fields. This episode, Drs. Anthony Brusa and Melissa Wilson give us the inside scoop on what farmers can do when they find out they've fed their animals contaminated feed. Tune in to learn: ·        What makes palmer amaranth such a hearty pest ·        What methods work best to remove seeds from contaminated manure ·        What makes it difficult to separate amaranth out from liquid and bedded manures ·        What future research still needs to be done to stop the spread of palmer amaranth If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/ael2.20065 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 Anthony, you can find him here: abrusa@umn.edu Twitter: https://twitter.com/AI_altissima If you would like to reach out to Melissa, you can find her here: wilso984@umn.edu Twitter: https://twitter.com/manureprof If you would like to reach out to Karl Kunze from our Student Spotlight, you can find him here: khk44@cornell.edu Website: https://karlkunze.github.io/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kunzx37 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kunz3/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlkunze/ Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7b0FF6FA0E-4801-EE11-8F6E-000D3A365051%7d  Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/CUlPuD23U_jT3ERGnEzAbIoXKuIPkJUj95G2qZ_nU9izvGiYGjJaa8akb6ezJseb28tqiJB1leMkv7RieThVIDTPr_Q?loadFrom=SharedLink  Minnesota Department of Agriculture Palmer amaranth Fact Sheet: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/plants/pestmanagement/weedcontrol/noxiouslist/palmeramaranth University of Minnesota Extension Preventing Palmar amaranth in Minnesota fact sheet: https://extension.umn.edu/annual-broadleaf-weeds/preventing-palmer-amaranth-minnesota University of Wisconsin Palmer amaranth identification tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1vB_DQTkHI Todd Gaines Herbicide Resistance Work: https://agsci.colostate.edu/old-agbio/people-button/faculty/todd-gaines/ Eric Patterson Weed Science Work: https://www.canr.msu.edu/people/eric-patterson Minnesota Department of Agriculture: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/ Cornell small grains website: https://blogs.cornell.edu/varietytrials/small-grains-wheat-oats-barley-triticale/ Sponsored by METER Group. METER sensors deliver real-time, plant, soil, and atmospheric data that fuels environmental research. Listen to METER Group's new podcast We Measure the World to hear how innovative researchers leverage environmental data to make our world a better—and more sustainable—place at metergroup.com/fieldlabearth Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“Global Dependence Upon Corn Belt Dent Maize Germplasm: Challenges and Opportunities” with Dr. Stephen Smith, Affiliate Professor at Iowa State University Plant breeders are constantly trying to find the best crosses to increase the traits farmers and consumers want. However, continually crossing the same varieties can decrease the genetic gene pool over time, making plants susceptible to certain pests, diseases, and other stressors. To help understand the depth of the gene pool and to better understand how reliant we are on certain crop varieties, Dr. Stephen Smith and his team attempted to survey which maize varieties are bred and used the most. On this episode, we dive deep to discover what his team turned up. Tune in to learn: ·         What obstacles can exist for researchers trying to gather worldwide breeding data ·         Why pre-breeding is a crucial complement to the newest tech ·         Which countries keep the best maize breeding records ·         How reliant we are on certain maize varieties If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20802 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 Stephen, you can find him here: Stephen.Smith@mchsi.com If you would like to reach out to Yaswant Kumar Pankaj from our Student Spotlight, you can find him here: yaswant19994@tamu.edu https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaswant-kumar-pankaj-0535a6b5/ Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7b78BCC3E2-26F4-ED11-8848-000D3A3236E0%7d  Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/XunXbxbDXPOL_SGYM4hFfmQRtjA0BVjche4ujk1Wjw4toMH709hcD0tG7Rukmx9gPzcqtSzuxkAsYSgTSl9u3Z4ZDa4?loadFrom=SharedLink  CIMMYT: https://www.cimmyt.org/ USDA Plant Introduction Research Station: https://www.ars.usda.gov/midwest-area/ames/plant-introduction-research/ National Plant Germplasm System: https://www.ars-grin.gov/npgs/ Crop Trust: https://www.croptrust.org/ Sponsored by METER Group. METER sensors deliver real-time, plant, soil, and atmospheric data that fuels environmental research. Listen to METER Group's new podcast We Measure the World to hear how innovative researchers leverage environmental data to make our world a better—and more sustainable—place at metergroup.com/fieldlabearth Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

While we continue to hear of and experience the perils of global heating and climate disruption, some of us fundamentally understand that the ecosystem is not broken. Rather it is human connection to Nature that is in dire need of a correction. Or better stated, a re-connection. According to the World's Soil Resources Report from the UN of the top 10 threats to soil, soil erosion ranks number one, because it is happening globally. Although desertification intensifies at an alarming rate, and narratives of fear and scarcity dominate, the truth is human beings can restore our ecological memory, mimic and align with Nature, and commit to making the Earth green again. It remains the best kept secret that a regenerative mindset can and will heal the world. World-renowned soil scientist and conservation agronomist Ray Archuleta, Founder of Understanding Ag [https://understandingag.com] and the Soil Health Academy [https://soilhealthacademy.org/], joins us to tap his many decades of experience working with the soil to motivate us to green the Earth once again. Regeneration requires an understanding of relationships, a willingness to learn how Nature functions, and a shift in how and what we think. By adopting an ecological consciousness of Oneness, emulating Nature and applying Nature's principles to the soil, we can once again live a balanced, interdependent and harmonious life. For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio Ray Archuleta is a Certified Professional Soil Scientist with the Soil Science Society of America and has over 30 years' experience as a Soil Conservationist, Water Quality Specialist, and Conservation Agronomist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). After his retirement from the NRCS in 2017, Ray founded Understanding Ag, LLC [https://understandingag.com], and Soil Health Academy [https://soilhealthacademy.org/], to teach Biomimicry strategies and Agroecology principles for improving soil function on a national scale. Ray also owns and operates a 150-acre farm near Seymour, Missouri that he operates along with his wife and family. Carry Kim, Co-Host of EcoJustice Radio. An advocate for ecosystem restoration, indigenous lifeways, and a new humanity born of connection and compassion, she is a long-time volunteer for SoCal350, member of Ecosystem Restoration Camps, and a co-founder of the Soil Sponge Collective, a grassroots community organization dedicated to big and small scale regeneration of Mother Earth.

This time, we take a break from our regularly scheduled programming for a brief interview and sample episode from our sister podcast, Decode 6. 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 DJ, you can find her here: dmay@sciencesocieties.org Resources Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/NdYLOUTi-oU2YXO8chsqZDDq0Z_efUkjtmLqFJNGrdIKBpXEJgemYCOB2PH1R1b8YShdd4dCU_bm9w7FxQjJyCINvL8?loadFrom=SharedLink Decode 6 Homepage: https://decode6.org/ Decode 6 Podcast: https://decode6.org/podcasts/ Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

Episode Title: Humor in the Classroom with Dr. Andrés Varhola Show notes: ““His lectures were like watching a show on Netflix”: A success story of laugh tracks in prerecorded undergraduate lessons” with Dr. Andrés Varhola. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, teachers had to rapidly adapt to new, fully online teaching environments. For Andrés, who had a naturally humorous teaching style, he needed to not only find a way to teach his students well, but to do so in a way that still reflected his personal teaching philosophy. In this episode, Andrés discusses how the use of laugh tracks, memes, and a pleasant, light-hearted tone helped him and his students thrive. Tune in to learn: ·        What research exists about the impact of humor on student performance and interest ·        What types of humor can be used in the classroom ·        How to balance different types of humor in lectures ·        How students responded to having laugh tracks and jokes in the lectures If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/nse2.20092 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 Andrés, you can find him here: andres.varhola@ubc.ca LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/avarhola Forestry Faculty profile:  http://profiles.forestry.ubc.ca/person/andres-varhola Amazon profile:  https://amazon.com/author/avarhola If you would like to reach out to Navdeep Godara from our Student Spotlight, you can find him here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/godara_nav   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/navdeep-godara-84b307171/   Resources Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/SZzyU-hdsrKDUqPbHxyjoOTDNxjX1BvP0WfUmsP_2BVoDILNV0C6G4JS3YNQ3iBLPFY-HfpFTPdUoVMlDKaiR7pr9pA?loadFrom=SharedLink Examples of Humor from Andrés' lectures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRe5_3Odwlo Natural Sciences Education special section Covid-19 Forced Rapid Changes in Education, but Which Changes Should We Keep?: https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/21688281/2022/51/2 Sponsored by METER Group. METER sensors deliver real-time, plant, soil, and atmospheric data that fuels environmental research. Listen to METER Group's new podcast We Measure the World to hear how innovative researchers leverage environmental data to make our world a better—and more sustainable—place at metergroup.com/fieldlabearth Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“Relationships between roots, the stay-green phenotype, and agronomic performance in barley and wheat grown in semi-arid conditions” with Dr. Maryse Bourgault and Jessica Williams. Roots are an important factor in drought-resistance as they are the primary way by which plants uptake the water they need to survive. However, measuring roots can be a difficult, time-consuming, and destructive process. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Maryse Bourgault and Jessica William's work to better understand how drought, root systems, and other traits relate by partnering across studies in greenhouses and the field to study traits that get to the roots of drought resistance. Tune in to learn: ·         How root system traits relate to drought resistance ·         Which root traits work best for different cereal and pulse crops ·         How to make a root roll-up ·         How minirhizotrons can help gather root trait data without damaging the plants and soil If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's papers are available at the following links: Relationships between roots, the stay-green phenotype, and agronomic performance in barley and wheat grown in semi-arid conditions: https://doi.org/10.1002/ppj2.20050 Genotypic variability in root length in pea (Pisum sativum L.) and lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) cultivars in a semi-arid environment based on mini-rhizotron image capture: https://doi.org/10.1002/ppj2.20037 These papers are 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 Maryse, you can find her here: maryse.bourgault@usask.ca Twitter: https://twitter.com/IntegratedAgUoS If you would like to reach out to Jessica, you can find her here: jessicalwill@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_lynn_will/   If you would like to reach out to Olanrewaju Edward Adeyemi from our Student Spotlight, you can find him here: adey4002@vandals.uidaho.edu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009688535520&mibe LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/olanrewajuadeyemi Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7b23E58FE3-58A6-ED11-AAD1-000D3A365051%7d Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/PGNrRZdOKlv1TEf4Q1r-azs3WuwCQZ60YAxRCeqh5IL5rKEkUn3wZ0zSTQWCKQ26UXKY8fG2hVpTi39j-ApZuIkstOU?loadFrom=SharedLink Belowground Phenotyping Special Section in The Plant Phenome Journal: TBD NARC Field Day Jessica Williams Barley Roots: https://youtu.be/qGlAksqcO2M Stay-Green Genetics & Root Traits with Jessica Williams | Virtual Field Day 2020: https://youtu.be/iq8ko8rSM48 MSU Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msu.barley.malt.brew.lab/ MSU Lab Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSUBarleyMalt Sponsored by METER Group. METER sensors deliver real-time, plant, soil, and atmospheric data that fuels environmental research. Listen to METER Group's new podcast We Measure the World to hear how innovative researchers leverage environmental data to make our world a better—and more sustainable—place at metergroup.com/fieldlabearth Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

Scott is a Professor Emeritus of Geology and Past-Chair of the Dept. of Geology at Portland State University where he just finished his 33rd year of teaching. He was also Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at P.S.U. from 1997-1999. He has been teaching for 53 years, with past positions in Switzerland, New Zealand, Washington, Colorado and Louisiana. He is a 6th generation Oregonian who grew up in Beaverton and is very happy to be "home" after a 25 year hiatus! Scott specializes in environmental and engineering geology, geomorphology, soils, and Quaternary geology. In Oregon, he has projects involving landslides and land use, environmental cleanup of service stations, slope stability, earthquake hazard mapping, Missoula Floods, paleosols, loess soil stratigraphy, radon generation from soils, the distribution of heavy metals and trace elements in Oregon soils, alpine soil development, and the terroir of wine. He has been active in mapping landslides in the Pacific Northwest since his return to Portland. Scott has won many awards for outstanding teaching with the most significant being the Faculty Senate Chair Award at Louisiana Tech University in 1987, the Distinguished Faculty Award from the Portland State Alumni Association in 2001, and the George Hoffmann Award from PSU in 2007. He has authored over 100 publications and has had over 25 research grants. His first book, Environmental, Groundwater and Engineering Geology: Applications from Oregon, came out January of 1998. His second book, Cataclysms on the Columbia, the Great Missoula Floods came out in October of 2009 and is co-authored by Marjorie Burns, a friend and professor at PSU. Scott has been the president of the Faculty Senate at three different universities: Louisiana Tech University and the American College of Switzerland and Portland State University. He actively helps local TV and radio stations and newspapers bring important geological news to the public. For the past 49 years he has been studying wine and terroir – the relationship between wine, soils, geology and climate.His BS and MS degrees are from Stanford University in California, plus a Ph.D. in geology from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He has memberships in over 20 professional organizations and is most active in the Association of Engineering Geologists, International Association of Engineering Geologists and the Environment, Geological Society of America, National Association of Geology Teachers, and the Soil Science Society of America. He is past president of the Oregon Society of Soil Scientists and the Oregon Section of the Association of Engineering Geologists. He was national chair of the engineering geology division of the Geological Society of America (GSA) in 1999-2000. He was national president of the Association of Engineering Geologists from 2002-2003. He was president of the International Association of Engineering Geologists from 2014-2018. He was chosen a fellow of the Geological Society of America in 2004 and Sigma Xi, the international research organization in 2020. Scott was chosen a fellow with the Kellogg National Fellowship Program from 1990 - 1993 based on his national leadership performance. He was president of the Downtown Rotary Club of Portland, Oregon's oldest and largest Rotary club in 2009. He has won some national awards in geology: distinguished practice award from the engineering geology division of GSA in 2012, the Richard Jahns Award for engineering geology (top engineering geologist in the U.S.) from GSA and AEG in 2011, the Shoemaker Award for Geology Public Service to the US (GSA) in 2011, the Karl Terzaghi Award from AEG in 2015, and on the state level, the “Outstanding Scientist for Oregon for 2014” from the 81 year old Oregon Academy of Sciences. All production by Cody Maxwell. Artwork by Cody Maxwell. Opening graphic assets by sonorafilms. sharkfyn.com maxwellskitchenpodcast.com

You might know soil remembers and has a long memory but do you know soils continually tell stories? Soils often tell an overarching story based on history and geology that includes how soils were formed due to factors such as parent material, climate, landscape position, time, and the presence or absence of soil organisms. Current and past management of topsoil and the soil ecosystem adds new chapters to a soil's history and memory. Clare Tallamy, a recent graduate of Virginia Tech's School of Plant and Environmental Sciences (SPES), shared several stories from her experience as a member of Virginia Tech's Soil Judging Team and the team's time in many different soil pits in Virginia and across the U.S. and world. In Part I, Clare described how a soil pit is dug and shared a way to understand a soil profile. In this episode, Clare explains further how soil remembers but also how a soil's story can be adversely altered through mismanagement and neglect or significantly improved by following core soil health principles that enhance overall soil biology and focus on what you can change in the system.For more details about Virginia Tech's Soil Judging Team and how soil judging in various agricultural and engineering contexts, please visit https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/organization/soiljudging. To learn about the long memory of soil, please refer to Dr. Henry Janzen's recent Soil Science Society of America Journal article titled, 'The Soil Remembers' at https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.2136/sssaj2016.05.0143Learn more about the Virginia Soil Health Coalition, join the 4 the Soil conversation, and read the latest Soil Health Tip Tuesday blog post at https://www.virginiasoilhealth.org/ and https://www.4thesoil.org.

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Dr. Louis Schipper is a Professor in the School of Science at the University of Waikato. Research in Louis's group focuses on how we can work with the land to achieve the food and other things we need while minimizing negative environmental impacts. To do this he looks at microorganisms in the soil and the cycling of nutrients in soil. Louis likes to spend his free time with his family. He and his wife are involved in Cub Scouts with their two kids, and they enjoy getting outdoors, hiking, and camping with the group. Louis also works outside restoring native vegetation and gardening at home. He received his undergraduate, Master's, and PhD degrees in biology from the University of Waikato. Afterward, he accepted a postdoctoral position at the University of Florida before returning to New Zealand to work as a scientist for Landcare Research. Louis joined the faculty at the University of Waikato in 2005. Louis is a Fellow of the Soil Science Society of America as well as a Fellow of the New Zealand Soil Science Society, and is an author on two patents. In this episode, Louis shares more about his life and science.