Regenerative Agronomy

Welcome back to Regen Radio — powered by SoilCraft! 🌾This week, Denver Black is joined by Trent Graybill (OTG) from frosty Washington State ❄️ to tackle two of farming’s biggest hidden challenges — Fusarium & Verticillium wilt.💡 In this episode:🌾 Why “disease” is really about balance, not battle🧫 How Soil Vigor’s prebiotic blend (molasses, chitin, wood vinegar, LAB metabolites, biochar & soy hydrolysates) creates disease-suppressive soils🔥 Studies showing reduced Fusarium & Verticillium pressure through better biology💧 Real-world results using aerobic teas + oxygenated irrigation systems💪 Building resilient soils that naturally resist pathogens — no pesticides requiredThis is the next chapter of our Soil Vigor Mini-Series, where science meets soil health and biology beats chemistry. 🌍✨

Welcome back to the SoilCraft Regen Agronomy Podcast — Join us to discuss our Powerful Soil Pre-Biotic! Learn how this helps create disease suppressive soils and say goodbye to the old days of diseases. In this special kickoff episode of our brand-new mini-series, hosts Denver Black and Craig Harding unpack the foundation of everything we do at SoilCraft — the living biology that fuels regenerative systems.💡 In this episode:🌾 What “Soil Vigor” really is — and why it’s changing the game🧫 How prebiotics feed soil life and unlock hidden potential🚜 Why simplicity beats complexity when choosing biological tools💪 How local, regenerative manufacturing is reshaping the ag-landscape🏡 And what it means to build your soil city — from slum to thriving ecosystemThis is where science meets stewardship, biology meets balance, and farming meets freedom.Join us as we kick off this exciting journey into the bedrock of regenerative agronomy!

Last week on Regen Radio, we threw compost under the bus—backed over it a few times—and left a few folks wondering: “Do these guys even like compost?”This week, Denver and Craig set the record straight. We love compost—but only when it’s used for what it’s truly good at.👉 Compost isn’t your bulk nitrogen source. But it IS:A microbial powerhouse 💥A carbon-rich soil amendment 🌿A tool for increasing water-holding capacity 💧A way to revive tired soils and restore communication underground 🪱Perfect for nurseries, drip lines, and as a base for vermicast teas 🌱They dive deep into the real economics of composting:📊 Why bulk spreading is expensive and high-emission♻️ How using compost as an inoculant or for sheet composting can transform your fields🔥 The surprising half-lives of urea vs. compost🌍 Why on-farm compost production beats hauling it in🐄 And why livestock and trees may hold the ultimate key to soil regenerationCraig even shares how he uses Johnson-Su compost for seed inoculation and fertigation—priming his soil biology without the massive carbon footprint.💡 “The problem isn’t compost—it’s how we’ve been using it.”Whether you’re all-in on organics, swear by synthetics, or are somewhere in between, this episode will give you a fresh perspective on building life in your soils… without falling for the pitfalls of dogma.🎧 Tune in and rethink how compost fits into regenerative systems.📌 Don’t forget to subscribe for more Regen Radio insights!🌐 Learn more: https://soilcraft.com💬 Got thoughts on compost? Drop them in the comments.

🎙️ Regen Radio Podcast EP.4 — The Law of Unintended ConsequencesThis week on Regen Radio, Craig Harding and Denver Black tackle one of the most quietly devastating forces in modern agriculture: the law of unintended consequences. What if the very tools we use to fix a problem — fertilizers, fungicides, insecticides — are creating bigger issues downstream?From caterpillars colonizing amaranth to fall armyworms striking on cue, the guys unpack the biological backfire that comes from applying nitrogen too early or spraying herbicides with hidden side effects. You’ll hear real-world examples of MOP (muriate of potash) gone wrong, how a seemingly helpful input can trigger pest explosions, and why certain inputs are acting more like biological landmines than solutions.But it’s not all doom and gloom. They dive into:🌿 How carbon balancing reduces pest pressure🧬 Why calcium and sulfur might be your secret weapons🔥 What happens when you stop using fungicides—and don't get disease🌱 Why the answer is rarely "more input," but often "smarter biology"The message? You're not crazy—you're just caught in a system where symptoms pile up because the causes are overlooked. But you don’t have to stay there.📩 Share your own stories of unintended consequences in the comments or email us directly. Let’s learn from our mistakes—and each other.📡 Subscribe to stay updated with Regen Radio, where every week we break down what’s happening in regenerative agronomy, one conversation at a time.👇 Connect with Soilcraft 👇🌐 www.soilcraft.com📧 denver@soilcraft.com📍 Based in Yakima Valley, WA + Zambia

Welcome to the very first episode of the Regen Radio Podcast, a new series from SoilCraft where we get real about regenerative agriculture, soil biology, and the messy, miraculous process of learning how to farm again. 🎙️🌱In this kickoff episode, Denver and Craig share a hard-hitting story from the field—a 10x herbicide over-application that could have wiped out a wheat crop... but didn’t. Instead, it opened the door to some of the most powerful regenerative recovery insights we’ve seen yet.💥 From disaster to regen: the soil told us what to do🧪 How humic acid, gypsum, sulfur, and worm castings reversed the damage🦠 Why microbes are the unsung heroes of detoxifying our soils🌍 A blueprint for turning chemical mistakes into microbial miracles🎧 In This Episode:– How a common herbicide was applied at 10x the label rate– What biological and mineral strategies we used to mitigate damage– The chemistry-biochemistry-microbiology crossover explained– Why sulfur might be the secret catalyst nobody’s talking about– Real examples of microbes breaking down herbicide residues in soil🧪 Mentioned in the Episode:– SoilCraft’s regenerative soil recovery approach– Scientific references on pesticide degradation by Pseudomonas, Actinomycetes, and worm casting microbiomes– Biochar’s role as a molecular sponge for toxins⏱️ Timestamps0:00 – Regen Radio Launch2:45 – The Herbicide Blunder6:10 – Recovery Phase: Humics, Gypsum, Sulfur11:00 – Microbial Breakdown 10114:30 – What’s in Worm Castings?18:00 – Resilient Farming & Next Week’s Episode🔥 If you’ve ever messed up in the field and wondered if there’s a way back—this is for you. This isn’t theory. This is regen, boots in the soil.📩 Want to hear your story featured? Drop us a comment or email and be part of the Regen Radio community.👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe | 💬 Share this with a fellow farmer#RegenRadio #SoilCraftPodcast #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth #WormCastings #HerbicideResidue #MicrobialFarming #Gypsum #HumicAcid #Biochar #Glyphosate #zambiaagriculture #RegenFarming

Welcome to the SoilCraft Regen Agronomy Podcast! In this powerful episode, Denver Black sits down with Craig Harding at Riverside Farm in Zambia to unpack what it really means to “learn how to farm again.”After years of intensive input-based systems, Craig finds himself in a whole new world—where fungicides are gone, synthetic nitrogen is slashed, worms are working overtime, and fields are literally growing inches of new topsoil.What caused this radical shift? A regenerative system rooted in biology, humility, and alignment with the Creator’s design.🌾 IN THIS EPISODE:✅ Craig’s journey from rigid crop programs to real-time field intuition✅ Why his $1.2 million worth of worm castings may be more valuable than a fertilizer shed✅ What it means when your drill sinks too deep—because your soil is too rich!✅ How 32% wheat protein came with no basal fertilizer and half the nitrogen✅ Why legumes may be holding your soil-building efforts back✅ The difference between “available” and “soluble” nutrients—and why it matters✅ Can dryland farmers do this too? YES—and maybe they must🧠 BIG IDEAS:Regeneration isn’t just conservation—it’s a biological cascadeNo-till without biology = slow progressThe real question isn’t can we eliminate fertilizer, but can we build soil so it eliminates the need itselfFarming is no longer about “what to kill”—it’s about what to feedLegumes might not be the soil builders we think they are when grown alone📊 NUTRIENT VALUE BREAKDOWN:From just 2 inches of worm castings, Denver and Craig measure:🧪 320 lbs/ac Nitrogen🧪 1,000 lbs/ac P₂O₅🧪 3,840 lbs/ac Calcium🌿 All biologically available—not leaching, not burning, just there when the plant needs it📣 TAKEAWAYS:This isn’t theory. This is real change. Real savings. Real soil wealth.“We’re not spraying 5 fungicides anymore. We’re spraying biology.”“I didn’t just have to relearn fertilizer—I had to relearn farming entirely.”“We used to plant in bricks. Now we’re planting on a worm farm.”If you’re wondering what’s possible with regenerative agriculture—especially in arid, tropical, or high-value cropping systems—this is your episode.👥 JOIN THE CONVERSATION:We're not here to push a silver bullet. We're here to build a system. One that works where you are. So share your questions, challenges, and stories—we’re listening. 🙏📍 Learn more or connect with us at SoilCraft.com🎥 Subscribe for more videos, field trials, and regenerative insights💬 Got a topic or testimony to share? Drop it in the comments or email us.#SoilCraft #RegenerativeAgriculture #LearningToFarmAgain #WormCastings #OrganicMatter #SoilBiology #NoTill #FertilizerReduction #FaithAndFarming #RegenAgPodcast #ZambiaAgriculture

Summary:In this conversation, Dr. Tom Dykstra discusses the intricate relationship between plant health, water management, and the role of mites in agriculture. He emphasizes the importance of understanding overwatering, the bioelectromagnetic aspects of plant physiology, and the nutritional needs of plants and insects. The discussion also delves into the complexities of insect perception and the implications of plant health on pest management strategies.Takeaways:Overwatering can lead to unhealthy plants that attract pests.Mites play a role in cleaning out unhealthy plants.Bioelectromagnetics can influence plant health and insect behavior.Water quality is crucial for effective irrigation and plant growth.Calcium is essential for plant health and nutrient uptake.Insects perceive their environment through various frequencies.Healthy plants can coexist with mites without significant damage.The two-spotted spider mite thrives in dehydrated conditions.Plant catabolism can attract pests like spider mites.Understanding plant health is key to managing pest populations.Chapters:00:00 Compensating for Salt and Overwatering00:56 The Benefits of Dousing Plants with Water02:55 Water Saturation and Soil Infiltration04:44 The Role of Xylem Tissue in Water Uptake07:41 The Importance of Water Quality11:21 Root Growth and Watering Practices15:14 The Impact of Drip Irrigation on Root Growth18:57 The Role of Insects in Plant Health20:20 The Problem with Eradicating Mites21:17 Considering Energy and Frequency in Food Consumption22:27 The Solution: Overwatering and Irrigation Management25:21 Introduction and Technical Difficulties25:35 Background and Conference Attendance27:03 Dr. Dykstra's Introduction and Degrees in Entomology28:29 Bioelectromagnetics and Insect Sensory Systems32:55 Insect Vision and Frequencies39:24 Infrared Frequencies and Dielectric Antenna44:56 Research on the Two-Spotted Spider Mite48:28 The Relationship Between Plant Health, Dehydration, and Two-Spotted Spider Mites54:37 The Disassociation Between Cell Membrane and Cell Wall During Dehydration59:56 The Impact of Protein Breakdown and Dipeptides on Mite Feeding01:11:14 The Presence of Mites in a Healthy Plant Relationship

In this unique podcast we get the rare opportunity to interview Dr Arden Anderson and Dr Tom Dykstra after an epic conference in beautiful CDA Idaho. Just before the podcast we discovered that both of these giants in the regen space studied under Dr Phillip Callahan, ("Tuning into nature") expert in antennas, communication, frequencies, and etymology and a legend in our space. Needless to say we unpack this gem.We also take time to discuss what it takes to think deeply and make real progress by stepping out of super reductionism and studying with breadth as well as depth. We hope you enjoy this podcast and please let us know if you would like to listen to more podcasts in this format.📞Call us to learn more about the solutions we have for the challenges you face in farming and ranching. info@soilcraft.com or 509.907.7305👍Like, Subscribe and share with your friends.Other links:🌎Website: https://soilcraft.com/🎙️Regenerative Agronomy Podcast: https://regenerative-agronomy.captiva...🗞 Regenerative Agronomy Blog: https://soilcraft.com/blog-3/Sign up now for our newsletter: https://soilcraft.com/newsletter-signup/#healthyplants #healthysoil #healthesoil #healtheplanet #potatofarming #sustainableagriculture #farmtotable #soilhealth #resilientcrops

Join us as we discuss the incredible impacts of plant-based flavonoid’s used as foliars etc to both reduce stress and increase photo synthetic capacity in our crops. Special guest Kevin Joyce from Crop Bio Life.📞Call us to learn more about the solutions we have for the challenges you face in farming and ranching. info@soilcraft.com or 509.907.7305👍Like, Subscribe and share with your friends.Other links:🌎Website: https://soilcraft.com/🎙️Regenerative Agronomy Podcast: https://regenerative-agronomy.captiva...🗞 Regenerative Agronomy Blog: https://soilcraft.com/blog-3/Sign up now for our newsletter: https://soilcraft.com/newsletter-signup/#healthyplants #healthysoil #healthesoil #healtheplanet #potatofarming #sustainableagriculture #farmtotable #soilhealth #resilientcrops #regenerativefarming #microbes #organicfarming #rainmaker #regenagronomy

Join us as we interview Craig Harding, Director at Riverside farm in Zambia Africa, and learn about what urged him to regenerative management on the picturesque farm producing bananas, soy, and wheat on the edge of the Kafue river. Craig has been integrating livestock as well as cover crops, mineral nutrient foliars, and soil stimulating fertigations. He describes how the farm serves the community surrounding for food security etc as well as the “why” that is propelling his conviction to change.📞Call us to learn more about the solutions we have for the challenges you face in farming and ranching. info@soilcraft.com or 509.907.7305👍Like, Subscribe and share with your friends.Other links:🌎Website: https://soilcraft.com/🎙️Regenerative Agronomy Podcast: https://regenerative-agronomy.captiva...🗞 Regenerative Agronomy Blog: https://soilcraft.com/blog-3/Sign up now for our newsletter: https://soilcraft.com/newsletter-signup/#healthyplants #healthysoil #healthesoil #healtheplanet #potatofarming #sustainableagriculture #farmtotable #soilhealth #resilientcrops #regenerativefarming #microbes

In this episode we talk about Nutrient Efficiency. This is especially important for us to understand as we see fertilizer prices and availability being affected drastically!CarbonMicrobesMicronutrientsDistinct Molecular forms of said Nutrients📞Call us to learn more about the solutions we have for the challenges you face in farming and ranching. info@soilcraft.com or 509.907.7305👍Like, Subscribe and share with your friends.Other links:🌎Website: https://soilcraft.com/🎙️Regenerative Agronomy Podcast: https://regenerative-agronomy.captiva...🗞 Regenerative Agronomy Blog: https://soilcraft.com/blog-3/Sign up now for our newsletter: https://soilcraft.com/newsletter-signup/#healthyplants #healthysoil #healthesoil #healtheplanet #potatofarming #sustainableagriculture #farmtotable #soilhealth #resilientcrops #regenerativefarming #microbes #organicfarming #rainmaker

💥In this episode, the team at Soilcraft discusses the history and vision of the company. They start by sharing the story of how Soilcraft came to be, starting with founder Dwayne Bowman's farming experiences in Ohio.Dwayne talks about his journey from conventional farming to sustainable agriculture practices, including the use reduction of fertilizers and the importance of calcium and biology in soil health. He also discusses the impact of chemicals on soil biology and the transition to organic farming on his apple farm. 🍎👉This story is critical to understanding why we do what we do. The episode ends with a teaser for the next episode, where they will dive deeper into Soilcraft's vision.Proverbs 29: 18The Soilcraft Team:Mason Gordon - HostDwayne Bowman - CEO / OwnerTrent Graybill - Owner / AgronomistDenver Black - Agronomist📞Call us to learn more about the solutions we have for the challenges you face in farming and ranching. info@soilcraft.com or 509.907.7305👍Like, Subscribe and share with your friends.Other links:🌎Website: https://soilcraft.com/🎙️Regenerative Agronomy Podcast: https://regenerative-agronomy.captiva...🗞 Regenerative Agronomy Blog: https://soilcraft.com/blog-3/Sign up now for our newsletter: https://soilcraft.com/newsletter-signup/#healthyplants #healthysoil #healthesoil #healtheplanet #potatofarming #sustainableagriculture #farmtotable #soilhealth