The Grass Factor

The Grass Factor

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The Grass Factor episodes

  • B&R #43: Don’t Dutch Oven My Nitrogen

    Headlines:

    • ‘Broad sense of frustration, anger, despair’: Dutch farmers protest against nitrogen cuts
  • Police fire on Dutch farmers protesting environmental rules
  • EPA to Act on Regulatory Oversight of Pesticide-Treated Seeds
  • Chinese company's purchase of North Dakota farmland raises U.S. security concerns

    • Joe Knows Turf:

    • Spray Poison Because Affiliate Links

    Sponsor:

    • The Patrons

    Burns:

    • Mississippi man died after suffering heat stroke while mowing church lawn 
  • Landscaper Killed in DC Road Rage Shooting Linked to Leaf Blower 
  • Teen has truck and lawn maintenance equipment stolen.
    • Reference: GoFundMe link

    Returns:

    • Kut and Kill to end mowing, fertilization services 
  • Florida man tries to flee deputies on riding lawn mower

    • Mailbag:

    • Dealing with a Bradford Pear.
  • Update to the Red Thread.
  • Dealing with Nimblewill in Bermuda.

    • Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers:

    • 6r33k633k
  • Benjamin Mossing
  • Lonegoose
  • Ch1v3Force1
  • Jesse Bousquet Jr
  • Jbartleyw
  • Outsidefire
  • Barthoda
  • Deadphishy
  • Tifway Lawn
  • NateKrez
  • Harperexplores
  • Tdougiefresh
  • bwerthmann
  • Mtech
  • Miggity
  • LCS Turf
  • LTK Trucking & Freight
  • Jbt200
  • Nreyes
  • Tedaut
  • RTFU
  • Sumbeach
  • Lush Lawns
  • JLavoe
  • 813King
  • matix
  • webcivilian
  • bkf7884
  • JSmit
  • Zach_H
  • Keyes Kennard
  • SchaneyTurf87
  • SlicknicK

    • 1 hr 22 min
  • Thirsty Thursday: Live Calls!

    On the eve of JPink's birthday, and Matt taking his turn with heat exhaustion and air quality issues, it's up to Rey and Ryan to field all the questions between the Mailbag and the Live Calls!

    Recorded June 23rd.

    1 hr 46 min
  • B&R #42: Sheila Does 8, but Neem Only Lasts 7

    Headlines:

    • Court rejects Trump-era EPA finding that weed killer safe
    Reference: Evaluation of the cytotoxic effects of glyphosate herbicides in human liver, lung, and nerve 
  • ‘The system is at a tipping point’: Feds say unprecedented cuts needed to balance Colorado River water budget, prop up Lake Powell 
  • Up To 10,000 Cattle Die As Extreme Heat Bakes Kansas 

    • Mailbag: 

    • Luis' Soil Test & Thoughts
  • Erik's Doc Visit

    • Burns:

    • Scotts Turf Builder EZ Seed Class Action Settlement
  • USDA Announces Dramatic Increases in Support for Organic Agriculture Without Call for Total Transition

    • Mailbag:

    • Patrick's wondering about adjusting numbers for Zoysia & Centipede.
  • Greg's wondering about some shiny leaves.

    • Returns:

    • Westfield teen launches lawn care business

    Joe Knows Turf:

    • Salting the Earth?

    Sponsor:

    • The Patrons 

    Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers:

    • 6r33k633k
  • Johnny Fescue
  • Benjamin Mossing
  • Trucka trav
  • Lonegoose
  • 2apes
  • man0matrix
  • Ch1v3Force1
  • Jesse Bousquet Jr
  • Jbartleyw
  • Outsidefire
  • Barthoda
  • Deadphishy
  • Tifway Lawn
  • NateKrez
  • Harperexplores
  • Tdougiefresh
  • bwerthmann
  • FentonWerks
  • Mtech
  • Miggity
  • LCS Turf
  • LTK Trucking & Freight
  • Jbt200
  • Nreyes
  • Tedaut
  • RTFU
  • Sumbeach
  • Lush Lawns
  • JLavoe
  • 813King
  • matix
  • webcivilian
  • bkf7884
  • Joe Smith

    • 1 hr 39 min
  • B&R #41: Rotary Scissors or Get Shot

    Headlines:

    • Scrub Hub: Is there a good turf grass replacement that’s dog-friendly and low- or no-mow? 
  • US Quietly Asks Shipping Companies  To Ship Russian Fertilizer?
  • Explosion at Freeport Facility Sparks Higher International Natural Gas Prices, Leads to More Domestic Supply

    • Joe Knows Turf:

    • Weed Killer Head to Head

    Sponsor:

    • The Patrons

    Burns:

    • Landscaping job turns road rage incident in OKC
    Reference: GoFundMe for Messiah 
  • Judge halts Lake George herbicide plan 

    • Returns:

    • Glyphosate not carcinogenic, says EU chemicals agency 
  • U.S. House Ag panel mulls safety net changes in farm bill amid soaring costs 
  • Food, Gas Prices Soar, While Fertilizer Prices Show Signs of Moderating 

    • Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers:

    • 6r33k633k
  • Johnny Fescue
  • Benjamin Mossing
  • Trucka trav
  • Lonegoose
  • 2apes
  • man0matrix
  • Ch1v3Force1
  • Jesse Bousquet Jr
  • Jbartleyw
  • Outsidefire
  • Barthoda
  • Deadphishy
  • Tifway Lawn
  • NateKrez
  • Harperexplores
  • Tdougiefresh
  • bwerthmann
  • FentonWerks
  • Mtech
  • Miggity
  • LCS Turf
  • LTK Trucking & Freight
  • Jbt200
  • Nreyes
  • Tedaut
  • RTFU
  • Sumbeach
  • Lush Lawns
  • JLavoe
  • 813King
  • matix
  • webcivilian
  • bkf7884

    • 1 hr 34 min
  • Thirsty Thursday w/ Webcivilian

    On Thursday, June 9th we sat down with one of our Patrons, Webcivilian, to discuss his South Texas lawn and help him make a plan! His pH is higher than JLavoe....'s pH..... and it's causing some problems.

    2 hr 8 min
  • B&R #40: 6G and the Biochar Lie
    Headlines:
    Video Captures Insane Aftermath Of Train Derailment 
    Fairfax nears ban on gas-powered landscaping equipment 
    U.N. had 'constructive' talks in Moscow on Russian grain, fertilizer exports 
    New fertilizer rules in Orange County now in effect 
    Pressure growing to remove PFAS from fast food wrappers 
    Joe Knows Turf:
    Unsung Hero?
    Sponsor:
    The Patrons
    Burns:
    Massive fire breaks out at commercial egg farm near Cokato, Minn. 
    Coroner identifies Sherman man on riding mower who died Tuesday after being hit by a truck 
    Mt. Airy man dead in lawn mower accident 
    Saratoga Biochar wants to convert biosolids to fertilizer in Moreau; residents say whoa 
    Returns:
    Black bear interrupts local man’s lawn mowingReference: NC Man Claims Bigfoot Sighting
    Breaking the Grass Ceiling: These Women Volunteers Make the Cut 
    Mailbag:
    Lonegoose? More like Redgoose.
    Steve Kline wants you to show him the greenReference: GreenORR SP & AMS Option
    Patrick, Greg, SmartParts and the rest...we'll be back with you on Thirsty Thursday!
    Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers:
    6r33k633k
    Johnny Fescue
    Benjamin Mossing
    Trucka trav
    Lonegoose
    2apes
    man0matrix
    Ch1v3Force1
    Jesse Bousquet Jr
    Jbartleyw
    Outsidefire
    Barthoda
    Deadphishy
    Tifway Lawn
    NateKrez
    Harperexplores
    Tdougiefresh
    bwerthmann
    FentonWerks
    Mtech
    Miggity
    LCS Turf
    LTK Trucking & Freight
    Jbt200
    Nreyes
    Tedaut
    RTFU
    Sumbeach
    Lush Lawns
    JLavoe
    813King
    matix
    webcivilian
    1 hr 38 min

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