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Send us a textWe’re back in the field with Nate Quam, BASF Technical Service Representative for Western Iowa and Eastern Nebraska, to talk all things crop protection. From slow-starting soybeans to early tar spot pressure in corn, this episode dives into the threats growers are seeing—and the tools and timing to manage them. Key Takeaways:Start with strong seed selection: Disease-tolerant corn hybrids and soybean varieties are foundational to managing in-season threats.Fungicide ROI is strong: Even in low-pressure years, fungicide applications tend to break even if not deliver a yield ...

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Falconry is an ancient sport going back thousands of years. In Shakespeare’s time, it was a way of putting food on the dinner table.

In this new episode of Drops of Science we will talk about oceans in danger, the laughter of bonobos, rodent dads and much more. Enjoy and Good Science!

Eastern black walnut holds an almost legendary reputation as one of the most valuable timber species in central and eastern North America. A single, high-quality tree can fetch thousands of dollars—sometimes even influencing the outcome of an entire timber sale. With that level of interest, you’d think we’ve uncovered everything there is to know about this remarkable species. And while researchers and foresters have developed extensive knowledge around its silviculture and genetics, there’s still a lot to learn! In this episode of SilviCast, we delve into the silviculture of black ...

Food production is responsible for a third of the climate crisis, yet it’s the part of the problem we talk about the least. With agricultural land making up forty percent of our planet, we are literally eating the Earth. The first step is acknowledging the mess and the second is addressing it. In today’s episode, Ken is joined by investigative reporter Mike Grunwald. They discuss Mike’s exploration of our broken food system in his new book, “We Are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix Our Food System and Save Our Climate”.Both Ken and Mike acknowledge that industrial agriculture has ...

In questo nuovo episodio di Drops of Science parleremo di oceani in pericolo, della risata dei bonobo, di papà roditori e tanto altro. Buon Ascolto e Buona Scienza!

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Pymatuning State Park sits astride the Pennsylvania – Ohio border. The lake, constructed in the 1930’s is known for its fishing and boating but the area is also a wealth of glacial features. The region is also a historic gas and oil producing region. Join us as we explore the geology of the area.

"None of these opportunities get planted on your lap. All of them you have to look for, or its a referral, so you should always research what you want to do." Today we sit down with Laura Hernandez, an international changemaker, neurodivergent advocate, and intersectional environmental to talk about how she got her start, and what lessons you can take to get leadership roles in your early career. Connect with Laura IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurabeyondborders/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurahernandezmerlano/Learn More about FutureSwell 🙃🎧 🌊 Resources: https://...

Courtney Cavalieri, PharmD, BCOP, and Kenneth Tham, PharmD, BCOP, discuss how pharmacists play a crucial role in managing biliary tract cancer patients by providing expertise on biomarker testing, treatment selection between targeted therapies like FGFR and HER2 inhibitors, developing monitoring protocols for unique toxicities such as hyperphosphatemia, and educating patients on side effect management to optimize treatment outcomes in this rare cancer type.

For this episode of BioScience Talks, we're joined by Olivia del Giorgio, at McGill University Department of Geography, in Montreal, Quebec, María Piquer-Rodríguez, at the Institute of Geographical Sciences, at Freie Universität, Berlin, Germany, and Silvia Lomáscolo, at the Institute of Regional Ecology at University of Tucumán and CONICET, in Argentina. They were here to discuss their recent BioScience Viewpoint "Systemic Sexism in Academia - An Early Career Viewpoint."

In this episode of Tank Talk, host Shannon Oelkers sits down with two seasoned experts - Joe Mentzer, Standards Engineer at the Steel Tank Institute (STI/SPFA), and Craig Fletcher, Principal of Fletcher Consultants, Inc. - for a deep dive into the STI SP001 standard and what it means for those managing aboveground storage tanks. With over 60 years of combined industry experience, Joe and Craig bring unparalleled insight into the purpose, evolution, and practical application of one of the most widely used standards in fuel storage compliance. Tune in as the conversation explores: The mission...

📍 Kurze Bitte: Hilf mir, noch treffsicherer zu werden. 3 Minuten Umfrage = Podcastfolgen, die genau deine Herausforderungen lösen. Je ehrlicher deine Antworten, desto nützlicher werden die kommenden Episoden für dich. Hier geht's zur Umfrage Diese Podcast-Folge ist für dich interessant, wenn du schon mal Klebstoffgeruch im Mais hattest und das in Zukunft deutlich reduzieren willst. Was du in dieser Folge lernst:Warum Esterbildung zunimmt: Klimatische Veränderungen und deren Einfluss auf Hefenbesatz Die Wissenschaft dahinter: Wie Hefen Ethanol produzieren und Ester entstehen ...

“Plants of the Gods: Hallucinogens, Healing, Culture and Conservation” is a new and unique podcast focusing on the hallucinogenic plants and fungi whose impact on world culture and religion – and healing potential - is only now beginning to be appreciated as never before. Unlike other podcasts relating to these issues, “Plants of the Gods” is hosted by renowned ethnobotanist Dr. Mark Plotkin, a Harvard and Yale-trained scientist who has been studying the healing plants and shamans of the Amazon rainforest for almost four decades. An award-winning scientist and best selling author, Dr...

Earth evolves. From first atom to molecule, mineral to magma, granite crust to single cell to verdant living landscape, ours is a planet constantly in flux. In this radical new approach to Earth’s biography, senior Carnegie Institution researcher and national best-selling author Robert M. Hazen reveals how the co-evolution of the geosphere and biosphere - of rocks and living matter - has shaped our planet into the only one of its kind in the Solar System, if not the entire cosmos.

Welcome to Viti Daily, your go-to podcast, generated using AI voice and scripting for the latest in viticulture, wine industry news, and cutting-edge grape and wine research. Whether you’re a viticulturist, vineyard manager, wine maker or a passionate wine enthusiast, this daily podcast keeps you informed on what’s happening across global wine regions—from Coonawarra to Bordeaux. Each episode delivers bite-sized updates on viticulture, breakthroughs in winemaking techniques, and key trends in vineyard sustainability. Viti Daily is where viticulture meets innovation—perfect for those ...

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Schmerz warnt und schützt uns – doch wird er chronisch, verliert er seinen eigentlichen Zweck. Dann kommen Medikamente, Entspannungstechniken und medizintechnische Verfahren zum Einsatz, um Linderung zu verschaffen. Für Menschen mit besonders starken Schmerzen fehlt es jedoch bislang an wirksamen Mitteln ohne Suchtpotenzial. Dr. Rolf Hömke, Forschungssprecher des vfa, erklärt, warum die Entwicklung neuer Schmerzmedikamente so herausfordernd ist – und warum dennoch viele Unternehmen aktuell daran forschen. Erste Ergebnisse sind positiv. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

Depuis la rentrée 2024, Ex-oeco explore le vivant en ville à travers des récits, des pratiques et des expériences de terrain. Ce dernier épisode propose une mise en perspective. Guidés par la voix de Philippe CLERGEAU, pionnier de l’écologie urbaine en France, nous tissons les fils du chemin parcouru pour interroger une idée centrale : et si nos villes, plutôt que des objets techniques figés, devenaient des milieux vivants, capables de cohabitation, d'adaptation et de régénération ?À travers ce récit en mouvement, les voix des précédent·es invité·es de la saison viennent ...