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.
Episode 92: Duane Simpson - A Look into the Herbicide Registration Process
Duane Simpson is Head of Ag Affairs and License to Operate, North America, Australia, and New Zealand for Bayer Crop Science. For more detail on his career history, check out Episode 82, where we spoke with him about advocating for science-based, farmer-positive ag policy. In our latest conversation, Duane describes the herbicide registration process, discusses how farmers can share their thoughts during EPA public comment periods, and previews what we can expect from the 2024 elections.
Interested parties can make public comments on the latest Dicamba herbicide submission here: https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OPP-2024-0154/document
5/14/2024 • 32 minutes, 42 seconds
Episode 91: Marvin Pritts - Strawberry Production and Factors that Affect Flavor
Have you ever wondered why some strawberries from the grocery store or farmer’s market taste wonderful while others are relatively flavorless? Do you struggle to produce strawberries in your home garden? We learn about these topics and much more in our latest episode.
Dr. Marvin Pritts is a professor and the director of undergraduate studies, School of Integrative Plant Science Horticulture Section at Cornell. Dr. Pritts has spent four decades studying berry crops, with a recent focus on strawberry production practices and their effects on yield and flavor. Listen to learn about his research as well as his thoughts on the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” list which annually ranks strawberries as being high risk for pesticide residue.
4/25/2024 • 39 minutes, 49 seconds
Episode 90: Ambassador Kip Tom - Threats and Opportunities in Modern Ag
Ambassador Kip Tom served as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture from 2019-2020. As a seventh generation farmer, Kip has worked tirelessly as a voice for farmers in the U.S. and around the globe and is a strong advocate for technological advances in agriculture.
In this episode we discuss Kip’s journey from farm boy to becoming an active influencer of ag policy in the U.S. and abroad. Listen in to hear his take on the threats facing agriculture and the need for his fellow farmers to make their voices heard by policymakers. Despite challenges facing farmers, Kip’s optimism about the future of ag shines brightly through.
