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FOCUS on Agriculture episodes
- Episode 12: Lisa Granadino - Large Scale Agriculture Research
In this episode, we chat with Lisa Granadino, Vice President of U.S. Technology Development. Learn about the extensive research that goes into developing recommendations for management and placement of new commercial agricultural products.
24 min - Episode 11: Andy Knepp - Farming Sustainably
In this episode we discuss farming sustainably with Andy Knepp, Vice President, Environmental Strategy & Industry Activation with Bayer Crop Science.
20 min - Episode 10: Ivan Dozier - Sustainability in Agriculture
In this episode we discuss agricultural sustainability topics including cover crops, pollinator health, and control of soil erosion with Ivan Dozier. Ivan is Illinois State Conservationist with the USDA National Resources Conservation Service. You can contact Ivan at [email protected] and follow USDA NRCS on Twitter @USDA_NRCS.
30 min - Episode 9: Dan Towery - Benefits of Cover Crops
In this episode, we discuss the benefits of cover crops with Dan Towery, crop consultant with Ag Conservation Solutions. You can interact with Dan through email at [email protected] or on his website, www.agconservationsolutions.com
42 min - Episode 8: Preston Schrader & Jason Carr - Get to Know Us (introduction)
Today we tried something different and instead of interviewing an esteemed guest, we interview each other and talk about our backgrounds and current work and passions. Follow Jason @NWILTDR and follow Preston @PrestoSchrader
9 min - Episode 7: Matthew Carroll & Bill Moar - Future Bug Tech
Today we discuss the future of insect control, specifically the western corn rootworm, with Dr. Matthew Carroll & Dr. William Moar of Bayer Crop Sciences.
33 min - Episode 6: Joe Spencer - Rootworm, the Billion Dollar BugToday we discussed rootworm biology history and control with expert Dr. Joe Spencer. Dr. Spencer is a Principle Research Scientist and the Research Program Leader in Insect Behavior at the Illinois Natural History Survey. Follow him on Twitter at @talkingrootworm41 min
- Episode 5: Leah McGrath - GMOs and Food Safety
Today we discuss GMOs, organics, and nutrition with Leah McGrath, RDN. You can follow her on Twitter at @LeahMcgrathRD
32 min - Episode 4: John Sullivan - Midwestern Farm Policy
Today we discuss agriculture policy with John Sullivan, Illinois Department of Ag Director.
33 min - Episode 3: Cody Evans - Weed Management in a Challenging Year
Today we had a great discussion with Cody Evans who is a Weed Management Technology Development Rep with Bayer Crop Science. Follow Cody on Twitter @ILWMTechDev
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About FOCUS on Agriculture
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Join Preston Schrader and Jason Carr, scientists in the ag industry, as they interview guests about a wide range of agricultural topics. From digital ag, pests, and sustainability to increasing yield,…
they cover all aspects of ag to help growers succeed and open a dialogue with consumers.