Sustaining The Herd
Sustaining The Herd
Andrew Wedel & Brock Vetick
Sustaining the Herd is a resource for all things related to sustainability in animal agriculture.  We hope to deliver value to listeners by interviewing industry leaders as well as producers involved in sustainability projects.  Every two weeks,  we'll give a practical perspective on new technologies as well as new rules and regulations affecting the adoption of sustainability-related technologies such as anaerobic digestion and the production of renewable energy.
ABC's of Getting Paid for Biogas
Join Andrew and Brock as they decipher the "alphabet soup" of getting paid for biogas. They explain the landscape of biogas revenue while breaking down the "ABCs and 123s" of the acronyms used to describe these pathways to getting paid. From different types of markets, to carbon credits and tax credits, they cover it all in this episode. Tune in to join the conversation and learn more.
Jun 26, 2024
25 min
Enviromental Attorney David Crass Joins The Herd
Wonder how an attorney approaches sustainability in the agricultural industry? Join Andrew and Brock as they sit down with David Crass, an environmental attorney with Michael Best Law Firm. They discuss how sustainability looks different today than it did in the past. David shares about his vast experience working with people and groups across the agriculture value chain, and offers some insight and advice for those working to meet today's sustainability demands. Look for new episodes of Sust...
Jun 12, 2024
38 min
LIVE! From Biogas Americas in Savannah, Georgia
Join Andrew and Brock as they record on-location in Savannah, Georgia at Biogas Americas, the annual conference of the American Biogas Council. They share their experiences at Biogas Americas and some highlights the event. They also get down to business as they discuss what they're learning and talk about industry trends. Look for new episodes of Sustaining the Herd every other Wednesday. To reach out to us or learn more about Settje Agri-Services & Engineering, visit our website.
May 29, 2024
33 min
Animal Feed and Sustainability — Lara Moody, P.E. Joins the Herd
As the saying goes, what goes in must come out. Animal feed plays a significant role when it comes to the sustainability of animal agriculture, from production to emissions, to ingredients. In this episode of Sustaining the Herd, we talk with Lara Moody, P.E. the Executive Director at the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER), which is the R&D arm of the American Feed Ingredient Institute. We discuss the role of animal feed and feed production when i...
May 15, 2024
39 min
American Biogas Council Executive Director Patrick Serfass Joins the Herd
Brock and Andrew are joined this week by Patrick Serfass, executive director of the American Biogas Council. Together, they discuss how biogas systems are transforming the livestock industry. What are the benefits of biogas and how are they impacting producers and the environment? Listen in to find out. Look for new episodes of Sustaining the Herd every other Wednesday. To reach out to us or learn more about Settje Agri-Services & Engineering, visit our website.
May 1, 2024
38 min
Welcome to the Herd
Welcome to Sustaining the Herd. We're an ag innovation podcast that explores topics and trends in the livestock industry, with an emphasis on innovation and sustainability. In this episode, you'll meet our hosts Andrew Wedel and Brock Vetick — as well as learn about some of the topics they'll be exploring in season one of Sustaining the Herd. Look for new episodes of Sustaining the Herd every other Wednesday. To reach out to us or learn more about Settje Agri-Services & Engineering, visit...
Apr 17, 2024
19 min