Role of Precision Agriculture for Conservation
Kicking off season one with Dr. Joby Czarnecki discussing what precision agriculture is and how it can support conservation efforts.
View ArticleCover Crop Research in the Mississippi Delta
We're back with Dr. Joby Czarnecki to discuss the use of cover crops as a conservation tool, and how some of our ongoing research aims to uncover the benefits and constraints of cover crop adoption in...
View ArticleFarm Bill Conservation 101
Dr. Mark McConnell joins the show to discuss Farm Bill history and current programs that all landowners should know about. Not sure what the Farm Bill is or how it benefits landowners and supports...
View ArticleImproving Profitability with Conservation
Dr. Mark McConnell joins the show to discuss how conservation can improve landowner profitability as we get into the business of conservation.
View ArticleConservation for the Quail Obsessed
As the title indicates, Dr. Mark McConnell is back to talk all things Quail conservation. If you're looking to create habitat for quail on your property, this episode is for you.
View ArticleA Brief History of Conservation in the US
Dr. Daryl Jones joins the show to discuss where conservation policy originated from and how it's evolved into current approaches and sentiments of conservation in the U.S.
View ArticleDeveloping a Natural Resource Enterprise
Dr. Daryl Jones is back to discuss how he works with landowners all over the country to develop business ventures around conservation through his University Extension program, Natural Resource...
View ArticleWinter Flooding Isn't Just for the Birds
Ph.D. student Alexandra Firth joins us to discuss her Master's thesis research, where she worked with landowners in the Mississippi Delta who utilized the conservation practice of winter flooding for...
View ArticleSoil Health is the New Black
Ph.D. student Alexandra Firth is back as we take a deeper dive into discussing the globally important topic of soil health.
View ArticleChallenges for Small Organic Growers
Ph.D. student Alexandra Firth shines light on her experiences working on a small organic farm in New Mexico, including the challenges the farm faced to stay productive and prosperous- an experience...
View ArticleA Brief History of Soil Management
Dr. Billy Kingery joins the show to dive into the history of soil management and how it interwines with the history and future of the United States economy.
View ArticleCritical Role of Soil Management Towards Sustainable Development Goals
Dr. Billy Kingery is back as we discuss the importance of soil management and conservation to support global food production and global sustainable development goals.
View ArticleUnderstanding Microbial Ecology Will Likely Change the Way We Farm
We'll take a look into the future with Dr. Billy Kingery, as we discuss how emerging biotechnologies are changing the way can measure, understand, and manage farm systems.
View ArticleWater Wise for Private Well Owners
Dr. Jason Barrett joins the show to discuss the importance of private well owners being aware of their well water quality and measures to take to ensure they are accessing quality water, as water...
View ArticleWater Conservation: Municipal Edition
Dr. Jason Barrett is back to discuss water conservation in municipalities. This episode is so important for everyone! Make sure you are in the know about where your water comes from, where it goes...
View ArticleYouth Conservation Education
Dr. Leslie Burger joins us to discuss the importance and nuances of education the next generation about conservation issues. If you're into educating others formally or informally, you don't want to...
View ArticleExtension and Adult Education to Engage Folks in Conservation
Dr. Leslie Burger is back to discuss the importance of Cooperative Extension Services, how they serve the community, and how they are evolving with the times to provide resources to lifelong learners...
View ArticleQuail Conservation and the Importance of Private Lands to Meet Conservation...
Dr. Wes Burger joins the show to share is knowledge and experiences related to quali conservation and the importance of engaging private landowners to meet conservation goals across the U.S.
View ArticleReducing Nutrient Transport to Meet Water Quality Goals
Dr. Wes Burger is back to discuss a primary water quality concern globally and in the U.S.- the need to reduce nutrient pollution to protect water resource. If you rely on clean water to survive...
View ArticleHistory and Importance of Land Grant Universities and Experiment Stations
Dr. Wes Burger joins us to share the history and importance of Land Grand Universities and their associated experiment stations. This episode weaves a lovely story of the history of conservation in...
View ArticleHigh Hope Farms: Farm Beginnings
Kicking off season two with Mr. Johnny Wray, owner, and manager of High Hope Farm in Mississippi. Tune in to hear how the Johnny got started in farming and how High Hope Farm came to be!
View ArticleHigh Hope Farms: Transition to Regenerative Agriculture
We're back with Mr. Johnny Wray of High Hope Farm in Mississippi, diving into his current farming system and how he got introduced to Regenerative Agriculture.
View ArticleHigh Hope Farms: Vision for the Future
Tune into the final episode with Mr. Johnny Wray of High Hope Farm in Mississippi, as we discuss his future vision for High Hope Farms and other family farms in the US.
View ArticleGetting Started with Pollinator Conservation
Dr. Shannon Westlake joins the show to discuss how listeners/landowners can get started with pollinator conservation.
View ArticleHuman Dimensions of Conservation
Dr. Westlake is back as we dive into the human side of conservation as she outlines her dissertation work exploring the human dimensions of pollinator conservation.
View ArticleEngaging a New Generation in Conservation
Join me and Dr. Shannon Westlake as we diverge from pollinator conservation in our final episode together (for now), to brainstorm how to engage a new generation in conservation. This one is sure to...
View ArticleLet's get Physical: 10 Strategies to Prevent Soil Loss
I'm joined by Dr. Billy Kingery to discuss 10 conservation strategies to prevent soil loss, why they are fundamental for protecting land investments, and some of the tradeoffs of the strategies.
View ArticleStrategies & Considerations for building Soil Carbon
I'm back with Dr. Billy Kingery discussing some of the benefits, challenges, and strategies for building soil carbon to support sustainable production systems.
View ArticleExperiences as a Beginning Farmer
MSU Undergraduate student, Mason Thomas, shares hows he got into farming at the age of 17 with an FSA Beginning Farmer loan.
View ArticleIntegrating Conservation on the Farm
As an undergraduate student in the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture with a concentration in Ag-Wildlife Conservation, Mason Thomas has a unique perspective on managing the land he...
View ArticleGrowing Up Ag
Dr. T.J. Bradford joins the podcast for a three-part series on his journey in agri-sciences. We start episode one diving into his family farm and early career as a soil scientist with NRCS.
View ArticleEducating through Experience
Dr. Bradford is back discussing his academic journey, an unexpected turn toward agriculture education, and how he put his experience to use, literally.
View ArticlePractical Approaches for Precision Ag
Our series with Dr. T.J. Bradford comes to an end as we chat about his journey as led him to be the lead instructor of Precision Agriculture at MSU and how he integrates his farming and academic...
View ArticleNolina's Heavenly Organics: Starting a Small Organic Farm
In this series, we take a journey with Nolina as she invites us into her organic farm. We kick off this series by learning about her unique farm in New Mexico and how she started the farm from bare...
View ArticleNolina's Heavenly Organics: Farm Challenges
We are back with Nolina and Lexi in this episode to dig into the challenges of being a small grower, from climate and wildlife, to pests, labor, infrastructure, and markets.
View ArticleNolina's Heavenly Organics: Experiences as a female farmer
Nolina shares her experience as a female farmer and landowner. We discuss some of the challenges as well as innovative approaches to labor, harvest, and growing that helped her to be successful and...
View ArticleNolina's Heavenly Organics: Creating connections to community and nature
In our final episode with Nolina and Lexi, we hear about some of the daily routines on the farm, and how Nolina built connection to nature and her community through the farm operations.
View ArticleThe Role of Soil Biology in Agriculture Systems
In this new episode Dr. Baker and Ph.D. student Alexandra Firth chat with USDA-ARS Research Microbiologist Dr. John Brooks about the role of soil biology in agriculture sysetms.
View ArticleAnti-Microbial Resistance in the Environment
We are back with Alexandra Firth and Dr. John Brooks to tackle the topic of anti-microbial resistance in the environment. We tackle what AMR is, why it's important, and how it connects to human...
View ArticleFuture research & on-farm monitoring of anti-microbial resistance
This is the last episode of season 2! Dr. Baker is back with Alexandra Firth and Dr. John Brooks to connect the topics in the past to episodes to future research, on-farm monitoring for anti-microbial...
View ArticleDr. Bill Robertson: Stewardship in Mid-South Cotton Production
We're kicking off season three with Dr. Bill Robertson, an Professor and Extension Cotton Agronomist with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service. In our first...
View ArticleDr. Bill Robertson: Strategies to improve soil health
We're back with Dr. Bill Robertson and digging into different strategies to improve soil health and why management of the production and stewardship systems is never one size fits all. This podcast...
View ArticleDr. Bill Robertson: On-farm demonstrations and future research
In our final episode with Dr. Bill Robertson, we chat about future research directions of our farming systems, where stewardship fits in and the importance of on-farm research and demonstration. This...
View ArticleWise Family Farm: The early days of the farm
We are joined by producer and former MSU Extension Service Agent, Mr. Stanley wise as he describes the history of his family farming operation near Pontotoc, MS. Visit Wise Family Farm online.
View ArticleWise Family Farm: Transitioning to a diversified operation
In our second episode with Mr. Wise, we dig into the motivations and practical decisions to transition the more row-crop-focused operation into a more diversified farming system. Visit Wise Family...
View ArticleWise Family Farm: Agrotourism, community
In our last episode with Mr. Wise, we chat about the important benefits of the current Wise Family Farm, from soil and water stewardship to agrotourism, community connection, education, and more....
View ArticleDr. Shaun Tanger: Forest Carbon Markets History and Overview
Our next 3-part series focuses on Forest Carbon Market Opportunities in the Mid-South. The first episode, which features Mississippi State University Forestry Extension Professor Dr. Shaun Tanger,...
View ArticleDr. Shaun Tanger: Current Condition of Forest Carbon Markets
Dr. Tanger returns to the podcast to discuss the current conidtion of Forest Carbon Markets in the Mid-South and the different options available to landowners looking to enroll their timberland.
View ArticleDr. Shaun Tanger & Dr. Daryl Jones: Landowner Prespective of Forest Carbon...
In our final installment of the Forest Carbon Market series, Dr. Daryl Jones, Wildlife Extension Professor at Mississippi State University, joins Dr. Tanger to provide a landowner perspective on...
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