Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast
Education Podcasts
We talk about what is happening in the world of crops, soils, and whatever else Oklahoma producers should be thinking about when it comes to getting the most out of their land.
Location:
United States
Description:
We talk about what is happening in the world of crops, soils, and whatever else Oklahoma producers should be thinking about when it comes to getting the most out of their land.
Language:
English
Episodes
Protecting Yields, Preserving Nature: Entomology's Balanced Approach - RDA 305
4/30/2024
(00:00) Introduction and background on Ashley Faris, Ph.D.
(03:49) Discussion on the success of managing the sugarcane aphid
(06:46) When raising money makes sense for pest management research
(09:58) The power of small teams in tackling pest issues
(13:55) Defining success and goals for pest management
(17:08) Playing "infinite games" in life and pest management
(20:11) Challenges of starting a business vs. staying in business with pest management
(22:13) Lessons from 25 years in business for pest management
(27:28) Venture scale vs. bootstrapping approaches in pest management
(30:30) Choosing the right path for your business in pest management
(33:19) The "Shape Up" framework for pest management
(37:59) The drawback of making promises in pest management
(39:56) Adopting a new way of working in pest management
(41:36) The two-week cooldown period in pest management
(43:53) Trusting intuition and gut in pest management decisions
(46:41) Creating a gut-driven culture in pest management
(49:44) What Ashley looks for in new hires for pest management
(56:19) Advice on making changes and adapting in pest management
(01:00:06) Why Dr. Faris’ changed her mind about in pest management
(01:02:33) Planning in 6-week stretches and figuring it out as you go in pest management
(01:06:43) Being proud of the work you do in pest management
(01:09:05) Dr. Faris’ thoughts on why work should not feel like war in pest management
(01:11:31) Advice for starting a bootstrapped business in pest management
(01:14:33) Being at peace with the worst that can happen in pest management
(01:15:42) The benefits of bootstrapping in pest management
(01:19:11) The value of constraints in business for pest management
(01:22:00) Dr. Faris’ philosophy: "Just keep making great shit" in pest management
(01:23:19) Once, 37signals's new line of software products for pest management
(01:26:33) The philosophy behind Once for pest management
(01:35:47) Closing thoughts on pest management
(01:37:23) Lightning round on pest management
RedDirtAgronomy.com
Duration:00:52:14
Bridging the Gap Between Dietitians & Farmers - RDA 304
2/16/2024
The Dirt Road Dietitian Website
RedDirtAgronomy.com
Duration:00:46:45
Oklahoma's Weather & Water Future - RDA 303
1/30/2024
Wes Lee
Oklahoma Mesonet
Paul Weckler Ph.D.
OkState Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering Department
RedDirtAgronomy.com
Duration:00:52:55
The Legalities of Land: A Guide to Ag Leasing - RDA Episode 302
1/16/2024
- Dr. Shannon Ferrell
- Oklahoma State University Ag Law & Ag Policy
- Oklahoma Agriculture Mediation Program
- Oklahoma Wheat Commission
- Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association
RedDirtAgronomy.com
Duration:00:38:39
Wheat, Not Weeds. Weed Sciences & Oklahoma - RDA Episode 301
1/9/2024
Red Dirt Agronomy website
OSU Plants and Soils Sciences Department
Weed Sciences
Liberty Galvin Ph.D.
RedDirtAgronomy.com
Duration:00:51:37
The Science Behind Leading Plants & Soils RDA Episode 211
12/14/2023
Red Dirt Agronomy website
OSU Plants and Soils Sciences Department
Wade Thomason Ph.D.
RedDirtAgronomy.com
Duration:00:56:04
2024 Oklahoma Wheat - RDA Episode 210
12/8/2023
Amanda Silva Ph.D.
Ok State University Wheat Resources
Ok State Wheat Blog
Thanks to our sponsors
Oklahoma Wheat Commission
Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association
RedDirtAgronomy.com
Duration:00:46:07
Leading Oklahoma Agriculture, Sec. Blayne Arthur - RDA 209
9/25/2023
- Red Dirt Agronomy website
- Sec. Blayne Arthur
- Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry
RedDirtAgronomy.com
Duration:00:53:34
OSU Student Farm - RDA 208
9/7/2023
Video of the OSU Student Garden
Lynda Carrier
Matt Beartrack
RedDirtAgronomy.com
Duration:00:52:57
"Howdy Neighbors!" - RDA Episode 207
7/24/2023
Red Dirt Agronomy Website
Ron Hays
Radio Oklahoma Ag Network
RedDirtAgronomy.com
Duration:01:35:28
Cha-Cha-Cha-Changes - RDA Episode 206
7/11/2023
Randy Taylor Ph.D.
Jason Warren Ph.D.
RedDirtAgronomy.com
Duration:01:24:59
2023 Wheat - RDA Episode 205
6/13/2023
Amanda Silva Ph.D.
2023 Oklahoma Wheat Trial Results
Oklahoma Mesonet Rainfall
Red Dirt Agronomy Facebook Page
RedDirtAgronomy.com
Duration:00:59:04
A Little Bit About The Doctors - RDA Episode 204
4/18/2023
Brian Arnall Ph.D.
Jason Warren Ph.D.
Josh Lofton Ph.D.
Dave Deken
- Wrong Then, Wrong Now (Cation Ratios Blog)
Dr. George Rehm, University of Minnesota
- Soil Calcium and Magnesium Levels: Does The Ratio Make A Difference?
Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz Kansas State University
RedDirtAgronomy.com
Duration:01:26:46
Planning For Spring Forage - RDA Episode 203
4/5/2023
- Dana Zook
- Josh Bushong
- Chad Webb
- Nitrate Toxicity
- Prussic Acid
- OSU Soil, Water and Forage Analytical Laboratory
- Extension Experience Podcast
RedDirtAgronomy.com
Duration:00:43:57
The Ecology of Land Management - RDA Episode 202
2/7/2023
Sam Fuhlendorf Ph.D.
OkState Fire Ecology
OkState Research Papers
The Prairie Project
Oklahoma EPSCOR
RedDirtAgronomy.com
Duration:01:00:52
Growing A Wheat Breeding Program - RDA Episode 201
1/23/2023
Brett Carver Ph.D.OkState Wheat Improvement TeamNPK BlogWheat varieties developed at OkState2022 Winter Crops School Videos
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Duration:01:25:58
Growing Crops, Growing Buildings, & Growing The Future - RDA Episode 115
11/23/2022
Randy Raper Ph.D. OSU Ag Research FacilitiesNew Frontiers Agricultural Hall
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Duration:01:10:10
It's An Invasive Plant in Oklahoma, Why? - RDA Episode 114
9/28/2022
- Karen Hicks Ph.D.
- Environmental Science Program
- Oklahoma Noxious Weed Law and Rules
- USDA/NRCS Introduced, Invasive, and Noxious Plants - Oklahoma
- ODAFF Weed Free Forage and Mulch Certification Rules
- Thistle Identification OSU Extension
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Duration:01:05:09
How Things (like water) Move Through Soil - RDA Episode 113
9/12/2022
Tyson Ochsner Ph.D. Oklahoma MesonetOklahoma State University Soil Physics Program
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Duration:01:20:23
Sorghum Trials and Preparing Hay & Pasture For Winter - RDA Episode 112
8/22/2022
Nathan AndersonPayne County Extension OfficeNPK Blog post - To bale or not to bale
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Duration:00:55:22