Podcasts about Tillage

In this episode, University of South Carolina research associate professor Dr. Buz Kloot when tillage can be beneficial and when it can be too much.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow  Farm Small Farm Smart  Farm Small Farm Smart Daily  The Growing Microgreens Podcast  The Urban Farmer Podcast  The Rookie Farmer Podcast  In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books:  Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon   Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter, Michael Thompson, No-Till Farmer's 2025 Conservation Ag Operator Fellow, shares how he's alleviating compaction with an AerWay unit in Almena, Kan. Plus, no-tillers exchange ideas and strategies for fighting slugs in soybean fields.

We recorded this week's Tillage Podcast at Crops and Technology. Jack Kennedy hosts with John Spink and Dermot Forristal from Teagasc and Gary Abbott, Peter Thomas Keaveney, Stephen Robb and Siobhán Walsh from the Irish farmers Journal. They talk about the event, the machinery, AgNav and advances in technology.Later in the show we hear and interview with Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon recorded from the research fields in Oak Park. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this week's Tillage Edge, we bring you highlights from the Teagasc Crops & Technology Open Day in Oak Park, Carlow.  Michael Hennessy chats with Dr. Ewen Mullins about the event and farmer feedback, Veronica Nyhan gives a tour of the soil pit, and Jack Jameson discusses his wheat variety trials.  Packed with practical insights and research updates, this episode captures key moments from a busy and engaging event. For more episodes and information from the Tillage Edge podcast go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/crops/crops/the-tillage-edge-podcast/ Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com 

Dr. Donal O'Brien, Research Officer, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Carbon Foot-printing Irish Tillage Products. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc's Shay Phelan. To register for future webinars visit:https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/                        For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

On this week's tillage podcast we preview next week's Crops and Technology event. We chat to Goldcrop's John Dunne from the company's 40th Anniversary open day.We have the tillage news from straw payments to malting barley, a rise in grain prices and the weather report. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Teagasc Crops and Technology Open Day is taking place next week in Oak Park and on this week's Tillage Edge podcast, Dr Ewen Mullins, Head of Crops Research, and Dermot Forristal, Crops Researcher in Teagasc, preview the event. As Ewen explains, it will take people most of the day to get through the full array of research and agronomy stands, crop workshops and machinery demonstrations, not to mention the horticulture area and potato desiccation area.  All are welcome and entry is free and for more details: https://www.teagasc.ie/news--events/national-events/events/crops-open-day.php    For more episodes and information from the Tillage Edge podcast go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/crops/crops/the-tillage-edge-podcast/ Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com 

Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse    9:05  Feature: Reducing Tillage in Your Garden  9:20  Should I poison the remaining shoots off my privet bushes before pulling them out to prevent continued growth? Can I take my tulip bulbs out of the potting soil and plant them in the ground now? Why aren’t my peonies getting flowers? Why do I have a spot on my front lawn that comes back every summer? What can I do to make my green peppers still safe to eat after getting rid of the bugs on them? How do I get rid of the black medic weed without killing my grass? When and how should a tree be staked? Should I trim my poppies down after they’re spent? Do columbines always revert to a yellow color?  9:35  What can I do to prevent my aspen trees from growing back? What can I do about the hundreds of little mushrooms on my lawn? Is it too late to plant Swiss chard? What can I do about the scale on my pine tree needles? Should I set up a support system for my peach tree to prevent the limbs from breaking? If my horses are chewing the bark off my Russian olive trees, will that kill the trees? If I missed the June 4th spray for peach twig borers, should I spray now or wait until the July date?  9:50  How do I get rid of grasshoppers in my flower beds? When should I stop pinching off the blossoms on my tomatoes? Is now a good time to dig up and divide irises? Can I plant another Gem boxwood in the spot where my last one died? What should I do about the aphids on my Lenten rose? What are some fast-growing conifer that doesn’t drop all of its needles? What are some deer resistant evergreen trees that grow about 20 to 30 feet tall? How can I prevent hornets from flying around and inside my burr oak tree? What’s the best way to get rid of snails? What flowers are snail resistant and don’t need to be dead headed? Is the Spartan Juniper more durable than a Columnar Spruce? Why is one of my maple trees struggling? 

This week we report from the Cereals event in the UK and have the newly released planting survey from the AHDB. Brian Reilly from Drummonds joins us with an update on crops in the North East and next week's Drummonds' open evening.We also bring you all the tillage stories from a jam-packed tillage paper from crop areas to protein payments and straw incorporation figures. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sprayer technology has advanced significantly over the past decade, yet the core principle remains the same: delivering the correct spray quality and rate to the target area. For this week's Tillage Edge podcast - the second of a two-part series with Dermot Forristal, a researcher with Teagasc - Dermot discusses the latest developments in sprayer technology, including nozzle technology and where this technology can be best used on farms.  For more episodes and information from the Tillage Edge podcast go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/crops/crops/the-tillage-edge-podcast/ Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com 

For the past ten years, the Illinois Corn Checkoff has invested in the Precision Conservation Management program to help farmers understand the economics of in-field conservation. In this Managing for Profit, Greg Goodwin, Director of PCM, shares some of the latest insights impacting Illinois farms.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Continuing our discussion on organics with Teagasc's Organic Crops Specialist, Martin Bourke, and Wicklow tillage farmer, Tommy Delahunt, we hear about some of the obstacles Tommy has had to overcome, while Martin explains why the real legacy of organic farming will be in the years to come. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/

On this week's Tillage Podcast, we chat to Irish Farmers Association grain committee chair Kieran McEvoy about support for tillage, the target to increase tillage area, crop condition and grain prices.We look at this week's paper and have the grain trends and weather reports.You can listen to the podcast here:The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The grain harvest in the United States has a significant impact on global markets - and directly influences harvest prices here in Ireland. So, for this week's Tillage Edge, Brian Caldbeck, an Irishman running a seed business in Kentucky, returns to the show to discuss how US farmers are faring this season. Brian explains that farmers in the Kentucky area are currently facing very wet conditions, which are delaying the completion of planting.  However, he notes that overall plantings across the US are only slightly behind the seasonal average. For more episodes and information from the Tillage Edge podcast go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/crops/crops/the-tillage-edge-podcast/ Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com 

Dr. Fred Below and Dr. Connor Sible provide us with practical insights into pushing the yield limits on our farms, offering research-backed suggestions accumulated over 40 years of learning.  Tillage practices, fertility timing, fungicide, populations, and more!  Join us for a fantastic episode!   

On this week's podcast we chat to Cathal Somers. Cathal is a water quality specialist with Teagasc and tells us all about the Farming for Water Programme and how it can help you implement practical measures to make your farm more environmentally friendly, while also providing funding. We also look at the paper, have the latest on Boortmalt, grain prices and the weather report. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science.Here is a link to the map to find out if you are in a nitrates vulnerable zone and qualify for the Farming for Water programme: https://farmingforwater.ie/areas-for-action/Here is a list of measures in the Farming for Water programme: https://farmingforwater.ie/app/uploads/2025/04/A4-Measures-Brochure-V2.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sprayer technology has advanced significantly over the past decade, yet the core principle remains the same: delivering the correct spray quality and rate to the target area.For this week's Tillage Edge podcast — the first of a two-part series — Dermot Forristal, researcher with Teagasc, discusses the latest developments in sprayer technology and how these innovations can support farmers in the day-to-day management of their crops.   For more episodes and information from the Tillage Edge podcast go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/crops/crops/the-tillage-edge-podcast/ Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com 

What really happens when creatives find a supportive, intentional space to grow? In this special roundtable episode, I'm joined by five amazing members of The Tillage Village—Kim Hallquist, Tina Noren, Lau Jaimes, Bella Boss, and Lauren Engelkemeyer—as they share the mindset shifts, breakthroughs, and personal growth they've experienced through our creative community.We talk about why traditional memberships and courses often fall short, and how The Village offers something different: gentle accountability, honest conversations, and space to reflect and realign. From battling self-doubt and money mindset struggles to navigating motherhood, burnout, and building a business at your own pace, this episode is full of real talk, inspiration, and practical insights for artists and creative entrepreneurs.If you've been craving a creative community that actually sees and supports you, this episode will remind you: you're not alone and you don't have to build your dream in isolation. Tune in and hear how clarity, courage, and connection grow inside The Tillage Village.

This week on AgweekTV, a former one-room schoolhouse in South Dakota holds a rich history. We'll hear from some former students. How are the ag markets shaping up? We'll talk to an expert to see what we can expect. Autonomous tractors are no longer the wave of the future. And FFA runs in the family for one Minnesota mother-son duo.  

Tommy Delahunt, a tillage farmer in county Wicklow, who is in the Growing Organics programme, and Martin Bourke, Teagasc Organic Crops Specialist, join us to chat about Tommy's journey from conventional tillage to organic and how he has adapted his farming practices. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/

On this week's show we chat to farmer Rob Coleman on his farm in Co Cork. We talk crops and BASE Ireland. We look at the paper from direct drilling maize to fieldwork updates. As always, we have the grain trends and weather report.You can listen to the podcast here. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Challenges like weather, product availability and varying soil types often means that blanket applications are the norm rather than precise, targeted inputs. This week, the Tillage Signpost programme held an event at Don Somers' farm in county Wexford to explore how he's applying inputs with greater accuracy and Michael Hennessy spoke to Don on the latest Tillage Edge podcast to find out more. For more episodes and information from the Tillage Edge podcast go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/crops/crops/the-tillage-edge-podcast/ Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com 

Are tillage and soil carbon compatible? Agronomist andauthor Scott Gillespie shares insights from his new article Soil Carbon & Tillage: Eat Your Cake and Have it Too.” Also – lessons from polycrop systems, organic fertility strategies, and the surprising connection between cultural heritage and forgotten crop varieties.Transcript with links to everything mentioned in the episode:https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/soil-carbon-and-tillage Newsletter signup:  https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletterhttps://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie  Podcast: https://anchor.fm/scottcgillespie(Look below Spotify for other apps or just search “Plants Dig Soil” in your favourite app.)Practical Regeneration: Realistic Strategies for Climate Smart Agriculture https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/books  Consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting  Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking  Funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperworkEmail: scott@plantsdigsoil.com Call/text/WhatsApp:403-654-3096   LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/  LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil

Welcome to episode 154 of Growers Daily! We cover: terminating cover crops, and how to farm and garden for the long haul. We are a Non-Profit! 

On this week's show we chat to George Blackburn, an agronomist with Cooney Furlong Grain Company on spring barley, winter wheat and all things spraying and tillage. We have news on blackgrass becoming a noxious weeds, tillage farmer numbers and as always, look at this week's paper and the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The dry conditions over the past 10 days - and with no rain in the forecast - means that spring crops in particular, are coming under pressure.  John Pettit, a Teagasc tillage advisor in Wexford, and Ciaran Collins, a Teagasc tillage specialist, join the Tillage Edge this week to discuss the key agronomy actions needed over the next week to 10 days. Both John and Ciaran acknowledge the impact of the dry spell and note that, while the weather has reduced immediate disease pressure, the season is far from over.  Diseases such as mildew and rust could still become an issue, and they explain that adjustments to crop protection programmes may be needed on many farms. For more episodes and information from the Tillage Edge podcast go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/crops/crops/the-tillage-edge-podcast/ Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com 

What makes a creative support space actually work, especially when everything else feels overwhelming? In this episode, I share a bit of the story behind The Tillage Village and the intentional rhythm that helps creative entrepreneurs build clarity, consistency, and momentum.If you've ever joined a membership that left you more stressed than supported, this conversation is for you. You'll learn how The Tillage Village is designed around a sustainable cadence of planning, reflection, collaboration, and accountability...and why this structure helps creatives grow without burning out.Whether you're feeling scattered, stuck, or just tired of doing it all alone, this episode offers a new path forward with The Tillage Village.

On this week's show we talk to Gareth Bubb on a possible new yellow rust strain, pesticide formulations and crops in the UK. Gareth is the commercial technical manager based on the England and Wales border. We look at the tillage pages and have all the latest tillage news and the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The coming weeks are critical for controlling foliar diseases in cereal crops and Dr Stephen Kildea, researcher at Teagasc Oak Park, joins the Tillage Edge this week to discuss the best disease management strategies for the weather conditions expected in May 2025.    Stephen highlights the increased yellow rust pressure in some crops.“The main fungicide timings should be adequate to control this new yellow rust strain,” he says.  “But I would encourage growers to examine their crops weekly to ensure the disease does not progress.” For more episodes and information from the Tillage Edge podcast go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/crops/crops/the-tillage-edge-podcast/ Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com 

On this week's Tillage Podcast we went walking crops with Quinns of Baltinglass agronomist James O'Loughlin in Wicklow and Kildare to see what's happening with crops in the area. We look at this week's paper, have an update on progress with the Food Vision Tillage Group's report, blackgrass and have the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan, both tillage specialists with Teagasc, join the Tillage Edge this week to discuss the key actions needed in crops over the next 7 to 10 days. We also hear from Andy Mahon, a Dubliner and farm manager in the UK, who shares his experience of the 2025 season so far.  Andy highlights the stark realities facing UK farmers following the loss of direct payments and reflects on the shifting government attitude towards farming. For more episodes and information from the Tillage Edge podcast go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/crops/crops/the-tillage-edge-podcast/ Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com 

On this week's podcast we report from Brussels and meetings with politicians and Commission officials. We talk to Bayer on crop protection products and the magic sprayer. We have news on a new potato fungicide. As always, we have the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Tillage Podcast we walked crops in Tipperary with Dairygold agronomist Tim McCarthy. We hear from Teagasc's VJ Bhaskar on glyphosate resistance and we have all the latest news, the grain trends and the weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast we look at the Crop protection magazine which is free inside this week's paper. We chat to Dr Tom McCabe of UCD on how crops are looking, yield potential and disease control. We have a round up on crops across the country from our Accompany the Agronomist series and have the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we have a fieldwork update, a report on planting progress in the North West from Stephen Robb and news on anaerobic digestion planning applications. We look at the paper and have the grain trends report. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Tillage Podcast we have an update on fieldwork, talk to Teagasc's Steven Kildea on disease control, Luke Thornton of Omex on the do's and don'ts of applying liquid nitrogen, we look at this week's paper and as always have the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's tillage podcast we have an update on fieldwork, report from the fields with David Leahy to look at winter crop agronomy, have the latest tillage news, chat maize and beet and have the grain trends and weather reports.The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Tillage Podcast we hear about new herbicide Manhattan and a new fungicide for barley.We chatted to the IFA's Kieran McEvoy following the National Malting Barley meeting on Monday night. As always, we have the latest tillage news and the grain market and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, machinery expert Dave Mowitz is joined by Andy Campbell, director of insights at Tractor Zoom, to discuss the market for used high-speed discs, row crop tractors, and self-propelled sprayers. They cover recent price drops, dealer inventory trends, and why now may be a good time to buy. Tune in for expert insights on pricing, demand, and what to expect in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We hope you're listening t the podcast from the tractor, the field or the fine outdoors this week. On this week's show we chat to Edward Dickinson from Omex, hear from malting barley award winner Liam Day and chat to the IFA's Alice Doyle. We also look ahead to the IFA's National Malting Barley meeting and have all the tillage news, grain trends and weather reports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast we have some advice for crop management and fertiliser spreading when for when the weather and ground conditions improve. We hear from Dermot Forristal on on farm trials, have all the latest tillage news and the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Tillage Podcast features an interview with Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon, the Irish Grain growers Group's Bobby Miller and Kieran Duggan from Tirlán. We have all the latest on malting barley, grain prices and we look at the tillage pages which feature crop costs and returns and fungicide star ratings.The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles O'Donnell and Aisling O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: BISS opens with conditions attached;€32.4m in tillage and horticulture payments;Forestry and horticulture storm damage; Generators grant available through TAMS;Poultry housing order due to bird flu risk;ACRES commonage scorecard reviews;New IFA chairs in Wexford and LimerickDon't forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 

On this week's show we report from the Tirlán grain awards from markets to members and we hear from Teagasc's Bridget Lynch on cover crop trials. We have all the latest tillage news including tillage payments, cuts to Boortmalt contracts and forward prices. As always, we have the grain market and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's tillage podcast we hear about flour from peas and beans, carbon stored in tillage soils, differences in establishment systems and we have all the latest tillage news as well as the grain market and weather reports.The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's tillage podcast we report from the Teagasc National Tillage Conference and chat to Steven Kildea on pesticide reductions. We hear from the EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Food and Ciarán Collins chats through spring varieties and diesel use.We have all the latest tillage news, the grain trends and weather reports.The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A collaboration between groups like Regrow, the Conservation Technology Information Center, and The Nature Conservancy, is providing a clearer picture of farmer adoption of soil conservation practices.

Welcome to episode 72 of Growers Daily! We cover:  History is not history, what data to collect in the garden this year, and what tillage does to soil (but why I sometimes recommend it)  Links from this episode:  Link to discussion about setting goals: https://youtu.be/pThCulhXXp8 Crop Profitability post on the forum: https://notillgrowers.community.chat/post/crop-profitability-comparison-13552640?trail=15 Music: “Now You Sail Away By OTE feat. Willow from https://www.epidemicsound.com       Support our work (

Welcome to episode 53 of Growers Daily! We cover: We cover: How to Dry Greens all the Way, tillage vs no tillage economics, and where to find a farm job.     Links from this episode:  MTN Roots Wash Pack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3KoaRHV1I4      Support our work (

In this episode of The Art Coaching Club Podcast, host Hayley Price interviews Shirlee Fisher, the creative entrepreneur behind Quiet Lines Design and host of The Tillage Podcast. Shirlee shares her inspiring journey from selling at craft shows and Etsy to successfully transitioning into wholesale, pitching her products to over 250 stores, including major retailers like Anthropologie and Paper Source. She discusses the importance of community and mindset for creative entrepreneurs, tackling challenges like imposter syndrome and sharing her personal strategies for overcoming these hurdles. Shirlee also highlights effective marketing tactics, the significance of building an email list, and her plans for the future, including licensing her designs and streamlining her business operations. Tune in to discover Shirlee's insights on intentional goal-setting and self-development, essential for any creative entrepreneur looking to thrive. Learn more about Shirlee and her different offerings here.