Field, Lab, Earth

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  • Past and present advances in the fields of agronomic, crop, soil, and environmental sciences. Enjoy interviews with researchers published in journals, books, and magazines from the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America. Opinions and conclusions expressed by authors are their own and are not considered as those of the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America, its staff, its members, or its advertisers.
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  • Benefits of Microarthropods with Dr. Ashley Jernigan

    Benefits of Microarthropods with Dr. Ashley Jernigan
    Jan 17 2025

    “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.
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    33 mins
  • Grazing Cover Crops in the Great Plains with Drs. John Holman and Augustine Obour

    Grazing Cover Crops in the Great Plains with Drs. John Holman and Augustine Obour
    Dec 20 2024

    “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: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7bB578A14C-E8BE-EF11-B8E8-002248082C44%7d

    Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/app/transcript/Njc2NWFjMDZlY2VmZGEyMzAxYWVmZjVmMm1YaXJlc25RSUY2/o/VEMwNTU1NTk5MjQy

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    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.
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    50 mins
  • Pipeline remediation timelines with Theresa Brehm

    Pipeline remediation timelines with Theresa Brehm
    Nov 15 2024
    “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: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7b20F47A3C-1FA8-EF11-8A69-6045BD07B9E9%7d Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/app/transcript/NjczNjM4NjJhMGI4MDA3Zjc2OWU0MjQwUmpDQmxtUldRejlI/o/VEMwNjYwNzk3NTQ2 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.
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    38 mins

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