The Crop Science Podcast Show

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Matt Griggs of Griggs Farms LLC shares his journey into regenerative agriculture. He discusses the practical challenges of planting into heavy cover crops, the planter modifications that made it possible, and his approach to building long-term soil health. Matt explains how these practices can lower risk and improve sustainability on a fifth-generation farm. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Solving cover crop planting challenges requires decisive equipment changes that protect seed placement and keep the operation moving."

Meet the guest: Matt Griggs is the owner and operator of Griggs Farms LLC. He raises 2,100 acres of cotton, corn, soybeans, wheat, and canola, and has practiced soil health and regenerative agriculture for 12 years. His farm has earned local and national recognition for conservation-based production. Hear more from Matt Griggs on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:46) Introduction
(06:26) Crop rotation
(09:06) Sustainability shift
(11:11) Cover crop lessons
(15:56) Planter modifications
(20:36) Urban sprawl
(30:21) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Louis Longchamps from Cornell University explains how farmer-led on-farm experimentation can support better local decisions. He discusses digital agronomy, observational research, causal pathways, field-level data, and why practical tools must fit real farm operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Farmer-led on-farm experimentation enhanced by digital agronomy can empower farmers and create value with data at the farm level."

Meet the guest: Dr. Louis Longchamps is an Assistant Professor of Digital Agronomy at Cornell University. His work focuses on farm data management, farmer-centric on-farm experimentation, precision agriculture, and tools that support better input decisions. He earned his PhD from Laval University. Listen to The Crop Science Podcast Show with Dr. Louis Longchamps on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:51) Introduction
(04:41) Current projects
(06:48) Farmer-led experiments
(13:31) Research design
(26:06) Local knowledge
(32:51) Digital agronomy
(35:41) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this Corn Special Series episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Matt Ruark, Professor and Extension Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management Specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains how cover crops interact with manure nitrogen in corn systems. He discusses Wisconsin dairy rotations, cereal rye biomass, manure nitrogen credits, nutrient cycling, soil health tests, and why long-term field data matters for practical recommendations. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Cover crop nitrogen can stay in the soil system, but it is not released quickly enough for that season’s corn crop."

Meet the guest: Dr. Matt Ruark is Professor and Extension Specialist in Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management in the Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His nutrient and agroecosystems laboratory focuses on nitrogen, phosphorus, and carbon cycling in dairy, grain, and potato cropping systems. This includes fertilizer, manure, and cover crop management, as well as soil health management. Learn from Dr. Ruark on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:44) Introduction
(02:29) Wisconsin systems
(05:33) Cover crop biomass
(10:34) Nitrogen management
(17:46) Nitrogen cycling
(22:44) Soil health tests
(29:28) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. David Braun from the University of Missouri explains how plants transport and allocate sugars to support growth, root development, and yield. He discusses carbohydrate partitioning in corn and sorghum, genetic discoveries, breeding opportunities, and future research directions that could improve crop productivity. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Carbohydrate partitioning serves as one of the central biological processes supporting food production, biomass accumulation, and many agricultural products derived from crops."

Meet the guest: Dr. David Braun is a Professor of Plant Science and Technology and Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri and Director of the Interdisciplinary Plant Group. His research focuses on genetic and molecular control of carbon partitioning in maize and sorghum, including how sugars move from leaves to developing tissues. Learn more from Dr. David Braun on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:34) Introduction
(09:21) Carbohydrate partitioning
(12:05) Sugar transport genetics
(15:56) Root growth impacts
(19:47) Corn and sorghum
(22:56) Soybean opportunities
(25:24) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this special rerun episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Gary Halvorson, Executive Vice President at CHS Inc., discusses career growth in agronomy, farmer-first leadership, and the skills young professionals need to succeed. He also explains how AI, precision technology, global markets, and ag-economy cycles are reshaping careers in crop science. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Agronomy leadership starts with solving farmers' needs before applying crop science."

Meet the guest: Gary Halvorson earned his BBA from Concordia University-St. Paul and completed executive leadership programs at Harvard and the University of Minnesota. With over 30 years in the crop industry, he currently serves as EVP at CHS Inc., where he leads enterprise customer development. His expertise spans agronomy, crop inputs, and sales strategy. Listen to Gary Halvorson on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:54) Introduction
(04:01) Career growth paths
(07:44) Skills new grads need
(09:44) Tech in agronomy
(11:28) AI's role today
(21:51) Global market shifts
(23:54) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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