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Tires and Technology: Talking about Soil Compaction Management
Dec 4, 2025
45m 23s
The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy Explained
Oct 2, 2025
49m 02s
Swine Barn Winter Readiness
Dec 10, 2024
21m 53s
Challenges During Soybean Harvest
Sep 25, 2024
19m 56s
Biochar: A Multipurpose Tool for Improving Agricultural Sustainability
Mar 21, 2023
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 12/4/25 | ![]() Tires and Technology: Talking about Soil Compaction Management✨ | soil compactionagriculture+4 | Tony MensingKapil Arora | Understanding and Managing Soil Compaction (CROP 3180) | — | soil compactionagriculture+4 | — | 45m 23s | |
| 10/2/25 | ![]() The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy Explained | In this episode, Tony Mensing sits down with Dr. Matt Helmers to explore the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy (INRS)—an initiative launched in 2013 to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus runoff into the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico by 45%. Dr. Helmers breaks down the science and policy behind the strategy, highlighting the roles of both agricultural (non-point) and municipal/industrial (point) sources. Tune in to hear how Iowa is measuring success against historical baselines ... | 49m 02s | ||||||
| 12/10/24 | ![]() Swine Barn Winter Readiness | Tony Mensing and Brett Ramirez discuss the importance of preparing swine barns for winter. Key steps include ensuring equipment functionality, particularly fans and heaters, and maintaining a tight barn to prevent air leaks. Regular maintenance and checks are essential for effective winter ventilation. Winter Ventilation Checklist AE 3553B | 21m 53s | ||||||
| 9/25/24 | ![]() Challenges During Soybean Harvest | Fall harvest is here and in this episode we discuss adjusting combine settings, measuring field and harvest losses, and ensuring the safe operation of equipment. Publications mentioned in the podcast are PM 573: Profitable Soybean Harvesting, PM 574: Profitable Corn Harvesting, and PM 1636: Soybean Harvesting and Drying. | 19m 56s | ||||||
| 3/21/23 | ![]() Biochar: A Multipurpose Tool for Improving Agricultural Sustainability | What is biochar and how can we use it to improve the sustainability of animal agriculture? In this episode we sit down with Carly Graves, a graduate research assistant in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering North Carolina State University. Carly recently co-authored of a review paper evaluating the use of biochar to improve the sustainability of animal production and has also studied the use of engineered biochar as a poultry litter amendment. Listen in as we discu... | 24m 12s | ||||||
| 2/22/23 | ![]() Managing Aeration With the Grain Aeration & Storage App | Variable weather conditions can make managing grain aeration challenging, but a tool for fine tuning aeration is now at your fingertips with the Grain Aeration & Storage App. Join us as we chat with Dr. Dirk Maier, professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University, and developer of the app. We discuss different tools within the app and how they can make fine tuning aeration a 'breeze'. Download the app at the Google Play Store https://play.go... | 17m 25s | ||||||
| 1/5/23 | ![]() Digging Into the Underground World of Soil Health | Soil health - what is it? How do you know if you have it? How do you improve it? Join us as we chat with Dr. Anna Cates, State Soil Health Specialist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate at the University of Minnesota. We discuss soil health principles, testing, and how to get started with improving soil health on the farm. Visit mosh.umn.edu to learn more and check out the soil health assessment video series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHagzNIoVms&a... | 25m 50s | ||||||
| 12/8/22 | ![]() Revolutionary Robotics - Making No-Till Farming Without Chemicals a Reality | Can we really farm without using tillage or chemicals to control weeds? Listen in as we chat with Clint Brauer, 3rd generation farmer and CEO of GreenField Incorporated, a company on a mission to eliminate the need for chemicals in no-till agriculture. We discuss different robotic platforms that can provide both preseason and in-season weed control for row crops, and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for chemical free no-till agriculture. | 27m 39s | ||||||
| 11/2/22 | ![]() From Black to Green: Turning Engine Exhaust Into Productive Crops with the Bio-Agtive Emissions Technology System | Gary Lewis invented the Bio-Agtive Emissions Technology System to turn a problem into an opportunity: how to capture nitrogen from engine exhaust and use it to grow crops. In this wide-ranging conversation we dive into the details of how this technology has evolved from the goal of capturing nitrogen to increasing soil organic matter levels and boosting plant productivity, all while improving the soil and reducing input costs. The implications of this are profound - can we really turn diesel ... | 36m 03s | ||||||
| 9/23/22 | ![]() On-Farm Production of Green Anhydrous Ammonia | Producing your own anhydrous ammonia on the farm with renewable energy might seem like a pipe dream but it's about to become a reality. Fuel Positive is a Canadian company that is rolling out a containerized system that uses air, water, and either grid-tied or renewable electricity to produce anhydrous ammonia. In this episode we chat with Ian Clifford, Board Chair and CEO of Fuel Positive, about how the system works and how it can benefit farmers. Visit fuelpositive.com for more inform... | 18m 36s | ||||||
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| 8/16/22 | ![]() Improving Water Quality With the Weedoo Aquatic Weed Harvester | In the episode we venture into the wet world of water quality and aquatic invasive plant removal with Tara Lordi, owner and COO of Weedoo Greenboat Inc. Tara discusses challenges to water quality due to pesticide applications and nutrient runoff and how removing excess vegetation can be a win-win for water quality and the environment. Learn more at weedooboats.com | 20m 28s | ||||||
| 6/30/22 | ![]() Keeping Livestock Cool and Comfortable During the Dog Days of Summer | In this episode we chat with Nancy Vander Byl, North American Territory Manager for Core Cool Systems, about how to keep livestock cool and comfortable by managing airflow and humidity in barns. We discuss the importance of airspeed, evaporative cooling, and other factors for keeping animals comfortable to maximize productivity. You can learn more at corecoolsystems.com and https://www.extension.iastate.edu/dairyteam/ | 31m 28s | ||||||
| 5/9/22 | ![]() Seed Conditioning: The Science Behind High Quality Seed | Seed conditioning encompasses a critical and underappreciated set of processes and technologies to ensure that we have viable high-quality seed to plant. In this episode, we sit down with Alan Gaul, a Seed Conditioning Specialist with the Seed Science Center at Iowa State University. The discussion covers both the history and current industry trends in seed conditioning, as well as some of the processes involved in conditioning seed. We also discuss the many educational opportunities an... | 21m 37s | ||||||
| 3/31/22 | ![]() Planter Setup and Maintenance for Optimal Performance | Listen in as we discuss important planter maintenance items, planter setup in the field, how to assess your planter performance, and the pros and cons of high-speed planters. Our guest is Ryan Bergman, a technical project specialist in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University. Check out https://www.abe.iastate.edu/ and https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/ for more information. You can follow Ryan on Twitter @r_w_bergman and also follow @ISU_ABE ... | 32m 55s | ||||||
| 3/18/22 | ![]() Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck With Spring Manure Applications | In this episode we discuss spring manure application strategies, yield implications, and adjustments for dry weather and high fertilizer prices to help you maximize the value of spring applied manure. Our guests are Dr. Dan Andersen, associate professor in the Dept. of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering and Extension manure management specialist, and Kristina TeBockhorst, field agricultural engineer with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. For more information visit the I... | 26m 16s | ||||||
| 3/7/22 | ![]() Managing In-Season Nitrogen and Cover Crop Applications Autonomously With the Rowbot | Properly managing in-season nitrogen and cover crop applications can be both challenging and profitable. In this episode we sit down with Kent Cavender-Bares, co-founder and CEO of Rowbot Systems, to discuss their autonomous Rowbot technology for application of nitrogen and cover crops during the growing season. To learn more, go to Rowbot.com | 41m 52s | ||||||
| 2/1/22 | ![]() Directed Energy: A New Strategy for Weed Control | Listen in as we sit down with Jon Jackson, President and founder of Global Neighbor, a company that is pursuing a new weed control strategy called Directed Energy Floral Control. We discuss how directed energy technology works and how it could be implemented on the farm for both weed seed inactivation and control of growing vegetation. Check out g-neighbor.com to learn more. | 25m 40s | ||||||
| 12/13/21 | ![]() Getting More Conservation on the Ground With Conservation Agronomists | Join us as we dive into the exciting new field of conservation agronomy. In this episode we have a wide-ranging conversation with Ruth McCabe, conservation agronomist with Heartland Cooperative, and Zach Timm, conservation agronomist with Dubuque County Iowa Soil and Water Conservation District. We talk cover crops, edge-of-field conservation practices, getting funding for conservation, the future of conservation agronomy, and more. Follow Ruth on Twitter @agronomistruth, Zach @ZachTimm... | 42m 02s | ||||||
| 10/21/21 | ![]() Maximizing the Value of Fall Manure and Nitrogen Applications | In this episode, guests Kristina TeBockhorst, field agricultural engineer, and Joel DeJong, field crops specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, join Brian Dougherty to discuss optimal timing for fall manure and commercial N applications. Application strategies, yield effects, and adjustments for dry weather and high fertilizer prices are among the topics discussed. Resources for more information: Using Manure Nutrients for Crop Production: https://st... | 22m 52s | ||||||
| 10/1/21 | ![]() The Hands Free Farm Project and the Future of Autonomous Agriculture | Join us for a discussion with Jonathan Gill about the Hands Free Hectare and Hands Free Farm projects, which achieved a world first by farming a hectare of land (now 35 hectares) entirely autonomously. Jonathan is a robotics engineer with a research team at the National Centre for Precision Farming at Harper Adams University in Newport, United Kingdom. We discuss drone technology, the advantages and challenges of fully autonomous field operations, swarm technologies, and Jonathan's vision for... | 37m 38s | ||||||
| 9/1/21 | ![]() Preventing and Addressing Soil Compaction | In this episode we sit down with Jodi DeJong-Hughes, Regional Extension Educator with the University of Minnesota Extension, to discuss how to prevent and address soil compaction issues. Topics include the effects of tillage, the role of tire inflation pressure, how to fix ruts, and using cover crops to improve soil resiliency. To learn more, visit https://extension.umn.edu/soil-management-and-health/soil-compaction and follow Jodi on Twitter @SoilLorax. | 27m 03s | ||||||
| 7/29/21 | ![]() Bringing Diversity Back to the Farm With the Stock Cropper | In this episode Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Field Agricultural Engineer Brian Dougherty sits down with Zack Smith, co-inventor of the Stock Cropper, to discuss his vision for diversifying farms by incorporating livestock into row cropped farmland and agroforestry systems. To learn more visit https://thestockcropper.com/ and follow along on The StockCropper YouTube channel or on Twitter @zebulousprime | 26m 41s | ||||||
| 7/1/21 | ![]() A Watershed Approach to Water Quality and Flood Mitigation Efforts in Iowa | Listen in as host Brian Dougherty sits down with Dr. Larry Weber from the University of Iowa, John Rathbun, watershed coordinator in Clear Creek Watershed, and Jamie Benning from Iowa State University, to discuss the Iowa Watershed Approach project and related efforts to mitigate flooding and improve water quality in Iowa. Does tile drainage affect flooding? What can we do to improve water quality in Iowa? Listen in and visit https://iowawatershedapproach.org/ to learn more. | 39m 08s | ||||||
| 6/1/21 | ![]() Drones in Agriculture: What's All the Buzz About? | Ever wondered how a drone can help you better manage your farm? Check out the latest 'buzz' about drones as Iowa State University Extension and Outreach field ag engineer Brian Dougherty chats with Ryan Gibbs, owner of Gibbsfield Ag LLC, about how he uses drones as part of his custom spraying and cover crop business. Ryan also shares some thoughts on where he thinks drone technology is headed and how they will be used on farms in the future. | 31m 40s | ||||||
| 4/30/21 | ![]() New Approaches for Manure Management | Listen in as Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Field Agricultural Engineer Brian Dougherty sits down with Dr. Melissa Wilson, assistant professor and Extension specialist in manure management and water quality at the University of Minnesota, to discuss her research on using manure with cover crops and sidedressing manure into standing corn. You can follow Dr. Wilson on Twitter at @ManureProf and @UMNmanure and learn more about her research at z.umn.edu/manureresearch2020 Email us ... | 33m 00s | ||||||
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