The Field Guide Podcast
The Field Guide Podcast
University of Minnesota Extension
Hosted by Claire LaCanne and Nathan Drewitz, The Field Guide is a series of conversations on the challenges currently facing local agricultural producers. Through discussions with local growers and industry professionals along with deep dives into the issues with specialists in Extension; let us serve as your source of information for solutions from those tackling today’s farming challenges.
Episode 19 - The Future of Soil Health with Tim Little
In this episode, we discuss what the future of soil health practices with Tim Little on his farm near Dundas, Minnesota.
Jul 18, 2022
32 min
Episode 18 - A History of Soil Conservation Practices with Tim Little
In this episode, we have a conversation about soil conservation and various soil health practices on Tim Little's farm.
Jun 20, 2022
33 min
Episode 17 - Cover Crops, Forage Options, and Solar Panels
In this episode, we finish our conversation with Dan and Erin Honken of Honken Farms. We talk about cover crop management and use, different forage options, and cost-share programs to help with farm improvements.
May 31, 2022
24 min
Episode 16 - Cover Crops and Pasture Management
In this episode: We travel to Rice County and talk with Dan and Erin Honken of Honken Farms. We talk about Kernza, cover crops, and pasture management.
Apr 25, 2022
26 min
Episode 15 - Introducing our Newest Guest Host
In this episode, we introduce a new guest host of the podcast, Shane Bugeja.
Jan 17, 2022
38 min
Episode 14 - Farming Practice Highlights with the Purfeerst Family
In this episode: We take a deeper dive into the farming and soil health practices of the Purfeerst Farm.
Dec 27, 2021
36 min
Episode 13 - Business Partnerships, Spreadsheets, and Tillage Practices with Jim, Mark, and Matt Purfeerst
In this episode: We are joined by Jim Purfeerst and his two sons, Mark and Matt. We cover the history, tillage practices, and Integrated Pest Management practices that constitute their operation.
Dec 13, 2021
27 min
Episode 12 - A New Host Approaches
In this episode: We say goodbye to Mike Cruise as one of the main hosts and welcome the new host to the podcast.
Oct 25, 2021
23 min
Episode 11 - Back at Joe Borgerding's, Experimenting with cover crops - The Field Guide Podcast
In this episode we go back to Joe Borgerding's farm to look at a unique approach to strip-till and cover crops. Joe talks about his experimenting with a cereal rye cover crop, fall strip tillage, and a rather unique weed whipping apparatus. We touch on the benefits of using this type of system, including soil moisture retention and warmer soil temperatures in the planting zone. This system is showing significant benefits in the drought conditions we are currently facing in 2021.
Jul 5, 2021
33 min
Episode 10 - Follow-up on Jake Scherer, Building your team - The Field Guide Podcast
In this episode we have a follow-up conversation going over our talk with Jake Scherer. We cover team building and how important it is to prepare and plan for those inevitable changes that come in farming. We discuss a few different approaches to integrated weed and pest management and don't worry, we talk about bears again.
Jun 21, 2021
27 min
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