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Talking Crop

Talking Crop brings current trends, actionable management considerations, and research updates from seasonal row crop production experts to farmers and agribusiness representatives.
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In this episode of Talking Crop, Associate Professor of Soil Science in the Department of Crop Sciences at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Dr. Andrew Margenot, and host, Kathryn Seebruck, discuss the Illinois Centennial Soil Archive Project as well as Dr.

Talking cover crop selection, planting, termination, and more with Nathan Johanning

In this episode of Talking Crop, University of Illinois Extension Commercial Agriculture Educator and Illinois Representative for the Midwest Cover Crop Council, Nathan Johanning, and host, Kathryn Seebruck, discuss cover cropping goals, planting methods, planting date, termination, and more....

Talking agriculture technology: Drones, robots, and more with Dennis Bowman

In this episode of Talking Crop, University of Illinois Extension Digital Agriculture Specialist, Dennis Bowman, and host, Kathryn Seebruck, discuss the evolution of technology use in agriculture, its benefits and drawbacks, and the application of drones, robots, and artificial intelligence in...

Talking nutrient loss reduction with Nicole Haverback

In this episode of Talking Crop, University of Illinois Extension Watershed Outreach Associate, Nicole Haverback, and host, Kathryn Seebruck, discuss the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy and how farmers can be affected by and contribute to nutrient loss reduction. 

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Talking Soil and Water Conservation District cost-share programs with Katie Peterson

In this episode of Talking Crop, Resource Conservationist with the Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District, Katie Peterson, and host, Kathryn Seebruck, discuss the difference between the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Soil and Water Conservation Districts, they cover...

Talking corn rootworm monitoring with Dr. Nicholas Seiter

In this episode of Talking Crop, University of Illinois Extension Field Crop Entomologist, Dr. Nicholas Seiter, and host, Kathryn Seebruck, discuss the corn rootworm monitoring program and alfalfa weevil reports. 

Dr. Seiter's The Bulletin article: https://farmdoc.illinois.edu/...

Talking winter rye cover cropping with Daniel Smith

In this episode of Talking Crop, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Nutrient and Pest Management Program Manager, Daniel Smith, and host, Kathryn Seebruck, discuss winter rye cover cropping for weed suppression and soil health, general economics of cover crops, and practical...

Talking soil health and plant-soil feedbacks with Emily Hansen

In this episode of Talking Crop, University of Illinois Extension Commercial Agriculture Educator, Emily Hansen, and host, Kathryn Seebruck, discuss soil health basics, soil health building practices, and plant-soil feedbacks and how these phenomena can help farmers grow a healthy crop while...

Talking continuous corn, residue management, and more with Dr. Connor Sible

In the second episode of the Talking Crop podcast, postdoctoral research associate with University of Illinois Crop Physiology Lab, Dr. Connor Sible, and host, Kathryn Seebruck, discuss Dr. Sible's recently published article, "Long-term continuous maize: Impacts on the soil microbiome and...

Talking weed adaptability and more with Dr. Aaron Hager

In the first episode of the Talking Crop podcast, University of Illinois Extension Weed Science Specialist, Dr. Aaron Hager, and host, Kathryn Seebruck, discuss the importance of preventing weed seed production, how weeds have adapted to our farming practices, the significance of metabolic...

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