Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast
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Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast
The Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast is your source for in-depth discussions on agronomy explicitly tailored for the unique challenges and opportunities in Oklahoma and the Southern Plains. Hosted by a team of university experts, this podcast dives into soil health, crop production, pest management, and i...
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Purity, Progress, and the Power of Good Seed - RDA 424
This week, the crew sits down with Jeff Wright of Oklahoma Foundation Seed to trace the wheat seed pipeline—from a few pounds in the breeder’s bag to...

Sowing Innovation: The Future of Kansas Wheat - RDA 423
This week on the Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast, we bring you a wheat-packed episode from High Plains Journal Live in Wichita with Aaron Harries of Kansas...

How Wheat is Getting Smarter & Faster to Market - RDA 422
This week on the Red Dirt Agronomy podcast, the crew sits down with Dusti Gallagher, CEO of Heartland Plant Innovations, to explore how cutting-edge b...

Strip Till, Smart Tech, Soil Health Innovation - RDA 421
This week’s Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast takes us to the heart of innovation in Kansas agriculture. We caught up with Ray Flickner at High Plains Journal...

The World Wants Wheat And Oklahoma Delivers - RDA 420
This episode hits the road to Wichita, Kansas, where the Red Dirt Agronomy team joins High Plains Journal Live and connects with growers, ag researche...

Farm Assets, Family Futures, and Federal Policy - RDA 419
The Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast team traveled to Wichita for High Plains Journal Live, where they sat down with Dr. Shannon Ferrell of Oklahoma State Un...

Oklahoma Gardening: Growing Strong for Five Decades - RDA 418
In this episode of Red Dirt Agronomy, the team sits down with Casey Hentges, host of Oklahoma Gardening, to celebrate the show's 50th anniversary.

Rain, Wind, and Wheat: Resilience in Action - RDA 417
Oklahoma wheat growers have faced a wild ride this season—droughts, floods, wind, and more. In this episode, Dr. Amanda Silva from OSU Extension joins...

The Grass Is Greener On The Other Side, When It's Turf - RDA 416
This episode of the Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast brings turf science to the forefront with Dr. Charles Fontanier from Oklahoma State University.
A...

Ok State Agriculture’s Next Big Steps - RDA 415
In this episode of Red Dirt Agronomy, the team sits down with Dr. Jayson Lusk, Vice President and Dean of Agricultural Programs at Oklahoma State Univ...

Thrips, Weeds, and Rain: A Cotton Season to Watch - RDA 414
In Episode 414 of the Red Dirt Agronomy podcast, the team dives deep into the current cotton season in Oklahoma with Dr. Jenny Dudak, Oklahoma State U...

G’day Y’all: From Bushland Heat to Red Dirt Fields - RDA 413
This episode of Red Dirt Agronomy brings the guys together to tackle the stormy spring season in Oklahoma.
With wheat harvest creeping closer,...

OGI: From OSU Labs to Oklahoma Fields - RDA 412
In Episode 412 of the Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast, the team is joined by Mark Hodges, Executive Director of Oklahoma Genetics Inc., for a deep dive into...

Canals, Cotton, And...Corn? - RDA 411
This week on the Red Dirt Agronomy podcast, the "Doctor's of Dirt, & Everything That Grows From It" talk about the southwest corner of the state—where...

Field Days, Grain Gains & On To May! - RDA 410
Get ready for a boots-on-the-ground update straight from the Oklahoma wheat fields! Dave Deken, Dr. Brian Arnall, and Dr. Raedan Sharry sit down with...

Seeds of Change: How Camelina can Boost Crop Systems - RDA 409
This week on the Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast, we dig into an exciting alternative crop with real potential for Southern Plains producers—camelina. Host...

From Eastern Oklahoma Mud to Western Oklahoma Grain - RDA 408
Join us as we explore Jessica’s inspiring journey from eastern Oklahoma to becoming an integral part of a diversified farming operation in the northwe...

On The Same Team: Ag Producers and Nutrition Pros Unite - RDA 407
Connecting Dietitians with Agriculture: Sherri organizes tours for dietitians to farms and feed yards, providing firsthand experience of agricultural...

Strategy For Supply Chains In Rural Oklahoma - RDA 406
What We Learned In This Episode of the Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast
The Importance of Delivery Points: Producers need accessible locations to deliv...

The Next 'Stop' For The Orange Blossom Special! - RDA 405
We discussed the current state of wheat crops in Oklahoma and the exciting new wheat variety, "Orange Blossom," developed by OSU's Wheat Improvement T...

Keeping The Seed Clean - RDA 404
Wheat production has evolved dramatically since the 1960s. New seed technologies and farming practices have transformed yields and quality. Embracing...

Data-Driven Decisions in Crop Management - RDA 403
In this episode, we talked with Jerry May about:
The Evolution of Precision Agriculture: Explore the shift from basic soil sampling to advanced...

Managing Agricultural Risk - RDA 402
We discuss the significance of crop insurance in managing risks associated with unpredictable weather and market fluctuations, highlighting the need f...

Keeping Up With The Joneses - RDA 401
Strategic Farming: The necessity of treating farming as a business, focusing on long-term planning and risk management.
Crop Rotation: The benef...

The Journey From Classroom to Field - RDA 320
Dr. Sharry Had A Lot To Say
- The critical transition from academic knowledge to practical application in agronomy.
- The importance of bu...

Digging Deep Into Oklahoma Soils - RDA 319
The importance of soil health and nutrient management in agriculture
The impact of recent rainfall on winter crops and pastures
The adapta...

*BONUS* Winter CCA Crops School - RDA 318
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Enhancing Livestock Feed Efficiency - RDA 317
What You Will Learn
- The significance of feed efficiency in beef cattle production
- How nutrient utilization, especially nitrogen, impac...

Weather's Role in Shaping Crop Management - RDA 316
The current challenges facing summer crops in Oklahoma due to drought conditions.
The potential implications of an unusually cold winter on crop...

Accelerometer Sensors in Livestock Management - RDA 315
"If we can get this objective data coming back in at an individual animal level, then we can start to manage it basically."
Dr. Trotter emphasiz...

Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Crop & Economic Decisions - RDA 314
Current Crop Conditions
As of September 3, 2024, the harvest of full-season crops in Oklahoma reveals mixed results, particularly with corn and...

Aluminum Tolerance: A Growing Concern in Wheat Production - RDA 313
Wheat Yield and Plant Timing
One of the most surprising insights was that delaying wheat planting can yield results comparable to earlier planti...

How Weather Influences Crop Disease Risks - RDA 312
Oklahoma has faced a hot summer with temperatures consistently exceeding 100°F. However, timely rainfall has positively influenced crop prospects, par...

Kim Anderson: A Career In Thirds - RDA 311
Media Utilization: Dr. Anderson emphasized the importance of using media to reach a broader audience. This approach not only enhances credibility but...

Fungicides, Old Varieties, and New Hopes - RDA 310
We talk with Dr Brett Carver, wheat breeder at Oklahoma State University, about the unique challenges of the 2024 wheat crop in the southern Great Pla...

Oklahoma Wheat Quality & US Wheat Policy - RDA 309
NAWG's Role: Keeff Feltty discussed NAWG's involvement in legislative and regulatory matters affecting agriculture, including the Farm Bill and EPA re...

Pushing Boundaries Through On-Farm Research - RDA 308
Here are the podcast timestamps with brief descriptions:
(00:00:02) Introduction and welcome to the podcast episode
(00:00:33) Reminder ab...

The Magic of Grain, Crops, & Grazing in NE Oklahoma - RDA 307
We had the privilege of visiting the Rendell Farm in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, where we sat down with Brian Pugh, the OSU Northeast Area Agronomist. Br...


Protecting Yields, Preserving Nature: Entomology's Balanced Approach - RDA 305
(00:00) Introduction and background on Ashley Faris, Ph.D.
(03:49) Discussion on the success of managing the sugarcane aphid
(06:46) When...