CropTalk

On the first of this two-part episode of the CropTalk series, #KyleTalksAgtech, Kyle Barnett speaks with Ricardo Hernandez (North Carolina State University) and John Jackson (The University of Arizona) about their new company SIGS (Sustainable Indoor Growing Systems). Learn how these two are helping growers create superior plants and maximize yields using vertical farming technology.

Climbing CBD mountain with prize-winning #SmokableHempFlower genetics, breeding and sewing feminized hemp seed nationally and internationally, planning and designing your hemp crop's THC compliance, navigating the total THC IFR halloween trainwreck, low MOQ for boutique and craft #SmokableHemp cultivators, free sample seeds, millions of seeds for agriculture at scale; a lengthy, rich and intense discussion with a leader in CBD rich, minor cannabinoid and THC compliant industrial hemp seed breeding, Matt Haddad of Trilogene seeds.

Tips and tricks for successful thrips biocontrol from extraordinary experts on this #CropCareConvos episode.

👍🏼Dr. Rose Buitenhuis (Vineland Research Innovation Centre) and Charlie McKenzie (#CropWalk) share insights into ordering, receiving, applying, scouting for, and supporting populations of the common #biocontrol agents used to manage #thrips.

👍🏼Rose and Charlie discuss quality control of biocontrol shipments with Bobby Shearer. They offer their best biocontrol advice to growers in this 3rd installation of a special 4-part thrips management series by #CropTalk. This one's a #podcast. The previous two were videos (with different guests).

So, #LetsTalkCrops ! 🌱🎙🎧

Check out www.CropTalkMedia.com/watch for the webinars in the series (and lots of other quality content)!

Dig into the details of integrating prairie strips into row crops with Dr. Matthew O'Neal from Iowa State University on this Crop Care Convo.

LetsTalkCrops! 🎙on this #CropTalk #podcast, Bobby Shearer gets into the details of a very cool research program with his guest, Dr. O'Neal, who has worked with over 300 farmers implementing #NativePlants into their fields for some incredible results.🌾 PrairieStrips reduce #Soil #erosion, improve #water #WaterQuality, and provide #wildlife habitat, including for #pollinator #biodiversity, like #bees and the #MonarchButterfly 🌻

Stay tuned to www.CropTalkMedia.com for all upcoming releases.

Traditional scouting efforts can keep you aware of what is going on in your crop, mostly at a macro level.

What you really need is the ability to see on both a macro and micro level.

Not every scouting program is made the same.

Some growers haphazardly waltz through the crop with no real objective, turn over some leaves, peek at a few sticky traps and call it a scouting trip.

The understanding they have of their crop on a macro level is probably relatively sound.

The same cannot be said for their understanding of the pest management details.

A grower practicing objective scouting and data collection can see into trends at both a micro AND macro level.

Check out this episode of #LeadersTalkCrops featuring Sebastien Leroux to learn more about how you can optimize your scouting program to give you the insight you need to control your pests and fine-tune the economics of how you do it.

Until next time, #startcleanstayclean #LetsTalkCrops

On this episode of the CropTalk series, #KyleTalksAgTech, Kyle Barnett speaks with Frank Pica of Native about his journey from startup to co-founder, focusing his energy on giving the grower access to data after their product leaves the farm. We discuss how branding is a highly important component to success for the modern agriculture business and knowing thy customer is key.

Growing a great smokable hemp flower crop is one thing.

Drying and curing that crop so that the plant can share its' full phenotypical expression all the way through to consumption, is vastly different.

Jesse Porter joins series host, Pat Jack, and Charlie McKenzie to share his pure inspiration and insights as a member of the InSpire.ag team.

Inspiration is the vehicle driving Jesse to actualize his devotion and passion for the development of expert and efficient #SmokableHempFlower drying and curing methods and procedures.

In this conversation, Jesse shares a ton of his insights and experiences in drying and curing high-quality smokable flowers.

Kick back and let series host, Pat Jack, and our guest, Jesse (with the occasional comment from Charlie) guide you to a successful drying and curing of your #SmokableHempFlower.

On this episode of the CropTalk series, #KyleTalksAgTech, Kyle Barnett speaks with Alastair Monk, Vice President Digital Services at Priva about how he got involved in horticulture, moving from a startup to a larger company and the changes he experienced. We discuss different technologies that may be used in future controlled agriculture, including AI, VR and automation. Alastair also gives his tips on CEA investing and the importance of doing your homework.

Inventory of pest pressure is the first stage in developing the details of a well-understood cropping system (of which hemp is still not), part of the development phase. Melissa Schreiner, Colorado State University's Horticultural Entomology Lab manager, shares what she's found surveying arthropod pests on US high plains and Rocky Mountain hemp farms over the last five years.

On this episode of #CropCareConvos, Melissa and Bobby Shearer also talk about native predators she found, surveying techniques, gaps in research (which are extensive and exciting), and citizen science opportunities (submit your photos of insects on hemp to the CSU hemp insect website. Google it. Incredible resource.)

This episode is even greater since Melissa and Bobby are raising funds for BUGS! Black Urban Growers. Who are committed to building networks and community support for food growers in both urban and rural settings. Through education and advocacy around food and farm issues, they nurture collective Black leadership to ensure historically underrepresented leadership potential has a seat at the table. And opportunities to put food on other people's tables! Check out black urban growers dot org and, please, consider donating.

#LetsTalkCrops 🌱 #StartCleanStayClean

On this special episode of #CropTalk our series hosts sit down to discuss the insights they have gained from their respective series (#KyleTalksAgTech, #CropCareConvos, #SmokableHempFlower).

Get the low down from the man that started it all as he explores his journey through the growth of #CropTalk Media as a #podcast, and as a platform.

💡Learn about what our hosts find valuable about spending time discussing crops with leaders within their niche of our industry.

💡Learn what the most significant and actionable pieces of advice our hosts received from guests on their show, and how that knowledge is helpful to YOU (our community).

💡Learn what you can expect from our series hosts and their guests this coming year as they continue to boost ideas, share knowledge, and build up the agricultural community.

In the end, we reveal a new beginning for our host Charlie McKenzie on his new series #LeadersTalkCrops!

👏🏼We're all so #grateful for all of YOU #listeners 🎧 from around the #world 🇺🇸.🇨🇦.🇹🇯.🇨🇴.🇧🇷.🇵🇪.🇨🇱.🇪🇨.🇳🇦.🇺🇬.🇳🇬.🇿🇦.🇪🇬.🇲🇦.🇦🇪.🇸🇦.🇯🇴.🇹🇷.🇵🇰.🇮🇳.🇨🇳.🇰🇷.🇯🇵.🇹🇼.🇻🇳.🇲🇾.🇮🇩.🇵🇭.🇦🇺.🇳🇿.🇷🇺.🇪🇸.🇵🇹.🇫🇷.🇬🇧.🇮🇪.🇮🇸.🇳🇱.🇩🇪.🇨🇭.🇮🇹.🇭🇷.🇭🇺.🇩🇰.🇸🇪.🇫🇮.🇱🇹

🌾#LetsTalkCrops 💬