Farm Food Facts
Farm. Food. Facts. And everything in between. A podcast featuring the leading minds in the future of sustainable food systems. Brought to you by U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action.
Animal production and management: A buffet of options
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action established an independent scientific working group to analyze the potential for U.S. agriculture to collectively reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and possibly achieve a state of negative emissions, or emitting fewer total GHGs than are sequestered. The resulting report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative,” was peer-reviewed and published. In this episode, we dive deeper into one of the key areas of opportunity outlined in the report: the potential for enhancing animal production and management.
Join Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Logan Thompson, assistant profe...
Bonus: Measuring global warming potential per unit of nitrogen fertilizer applied
Join us as Dr. Romulo Lollato, associate professor of agronomy, Extension wheat and forage specialist at Kansas State University, provides insights on the challenges of estimating global warming potential per unit of nitrogen fertilizer that is applied, especially in semi-arid conditions.
To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report , “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
Crop production and the yield gap
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action has introduced a groundbreaking report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative.” In this episode, we dive deeper into one of the key areas of opportunity outlined in the report — the crop production yield gap.
Join Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Dr. Romulo Lollato, associate professor of agronomy, Extension wheat and forage specialist at Kansas State University, as they discuss the difference between actual crop yield and the potential yield that could be achieved under optimal conditions using the best practices, technology and inputs. They explore how nar...
Bonus: Growers are already increasing soil carbon storage with existing practices
Join us as Dr. Elizabeth Ellis of Colorado State University shares her insights about how farmers are increasing soil carbon storage with practices already in place.
To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report,“Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
How management practices can increase carbon in the soil
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action established an independent scientific working group to analyze the potential for U.S. agriculture to collectively reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and possibly achieve a state of negative emissions, or emitting fewer total GHGs than are sequestered. The resulting report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative,” was peer-reviewed and published. In this episode, we dive deeper into one of the key areas of opportunity outlined in the report: soil carbon management.
Join Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Dr. Elizabeth Ellis of Colorado State University as they...
Bonus: Nitrogen fertilizer management: Digital twins and robotics
Join us as Dr. Bruno Basso, professor of earth and environmental sciences at Michigan State University, shares insight on emerging technologies in nitrogen fertilizer management.
To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
The importance of optimizing nitrogen fertilizer
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action established an independent scientific working group to analyze the potential for U.S. agriculture to collectively reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and possibly achieve a state of negative emissions, or emitting fewer total GHGs than are sequestered. The resulting report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative,” was peer-reviewed and published. In this episode, we dive deeper into one of the key areas of opportunity outlined in the report: the potential for enhancing animal production and management.
Join Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Dr. Bruno Basso, profe...
Bonus: International regulations impact on sustainability
Join us as Ian Welsh, publishing director and podcast host for Innovation Forum and conference chair for The Future of Food and Beverage USA, shares how international and U.S. regulation will impact sustainability efforts.
The Future of Food and Beverage USA is May 28-29 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This two-day business conference will bring together leading brands, farmers, investors and key stakeholders to identify the main areas of opportunity and innovation within the food and beverage industry. We’ll assess how we can collectively drive resilience in next generation farming. Learn more abo...
Future of Food and Beverage USA Conference: How to Drive Resilience in Next Generation of Farming
Join Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Ian Welsh, publishing director and podcast host for Innovation Forum and conference chair for The Future of Food and Beverage USA, as they discuss pressing topics behind the sessions at the two-day business conference on May 28-29 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They cover local, state and national level benefits for farmers, renovation to innovation, insetting, real solutions with real returns, the next generation of farmers and bankrolling nature’s future. USFRA is a Community Partner for the event.
The Future of Food and Beverage USA is May 28-29 in Min...
Bonus: Sustainable workforce for agriculture, new administration’s involvement in ag
Join us as two experts with the Fertilizer Institute, including David Townsend, Director of Member Programs, and Dr. Leanna Nigon, Director of Agronomy & Research, share how they are keeping an eye on the training and development of the agricultural workforce and how the new administration will work with the agriculture community.
To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report on the “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”<...
Understanding the 4Rs — Right place, right time, right form & right amount
Join Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Dr. Leanna Nigon, Director of Agronomy & Research, and David Townsend, Director of Member Programs, both with the Fertilizer Institute, as they discuss the 4Rs. Learn more about how nutrient management has economic benefits for the farmer, environmental benefits for the planet, and social benefits for the community.
To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report on the “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
Bonus: Storm-clouds ahead, keep investing in technology
Join us as Austin Gellings, Senior Director of Agricultural Services, and Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of Industry Sectors & Product Leadership, both at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, provide their insights about the importance of data and other factors that must align to keep agriculture going for future generations.
To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
Interoperability in agriculture
Join Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Austin Gellings, Senior Director of Agricultural Services, and Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of Industry Sectors & Product Leadership, both at the Association of Equipment Manufactures, as they discuss interoperability in agricultural equipment, data and autonomy trends, equipment's role in sustainability efforts, challenges and future opportunities.
To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report on the “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
Bonus: Understanding the value of the carbon area
Join us as Tim Trotter, CEO of the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, shares how he is keeping an eye on the value farmers receive for their conservation efforts.
To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report on the “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
Dairy Strong: Collaboration in the value chain is key
Join Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Tim Trotter, CEO of the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, as they discuss key themes that emerged from the recent Dairy Strong conference, including current challenges and opportunities for farmers. USFRA conducted a panel discussion at the conference focused on the potential for agriculture to reduce emissions. The panel featured USFRA Chair Michael Crinion, CEO Kevin Burkum, Dr. Chuck Rice of Kansas State University and Josh Luth of Schreiber Foods.
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Bonus: Planning for Success: Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Agriculture
Join us as Dr. Marty Matlock, Professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at the University of Arkansas, shares further insights on building resilience among U.S. farmers and ranchers. Discover how innovative strategies and forward-thinking approaches can help agriculture thrive even in the face of uncertainty.
To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report on the “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
Efficient Energy Use in Agriculture
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action has unveiled a groundbreaking report titled “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative.” In this episode, we dive deeper into one of the key areas of opportunity outlined in the report — the potential for enhancing energy use efficiency in agriculture.
Join Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Dr. Marty Matlock, Professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at the University of Arkansas, as they explore this opportunity. Discover the latest energy sources, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative tools that can help farmers overcome challenges and achieve success...
Bonus: Topics to keep an eye on following COP29
USFRA board members and farmers, Michael Crinion and Marilyn Hershey, along with USFRA CEO Kevin Burkum, share what they are keeping an eye on following COP29. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report on the “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
Bonus: 5 themes to watch
Tim Faveri, vice president of sustainability and stakeholder relations at Nutrien and a USFRA board member, attended the Biodiversity COP 16 event in Cali, Colombia. He shares 5 themes he’s keeping an eye on following his experiences. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
Farmer perspective of COP29
USFRA Chair Michael Crinion, a farmer in South Dakota, USFRA Immediate Past Chair Marilyn Hershey, a farmer in Pennsylvania and, and USFRA CEO Kevin Burkum were on the ground in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the United Nations Climate Change Conference. They share their perspectives on what happened and the implications for U.S. agriculture.
To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report on the “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
Agricultural perspective of Biodiversity COP 16
U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action Board Member, Tim Faveri of Nutrien, attended the Biodiversity COP 16 event in Cali, Colombia. He gets listeners up-to-speed on the event, representation of farmers and ranchers, five common themes and what he’s keeping an eye on following this event. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
Bonus: Researchers’ perspectives on the future of agriculture
These scholars spent their careers improving and providing value to agriculture and now they share what topics they are keeping an eye on that could significantly impact agriculture through the recent report commissioned by U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action, "Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative." Find more information on the study here.
Guests include:
Dr. Chuck Rice, University Distinguished Professor, Kansas State University Dr. Marty Matlock, Professor in Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, at the University of Arkansas Dr. Jerry Hatfield, Retired Laboratory Director, USDA-ARS National Laboratory for Agr...Lead researchers' viewpoints: Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative Study
The three lead researchers of the newly published report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative,” shared their key takeaways, insight on the impressive scholars involved in the project, what farmers, ranchers and industry should know about this report and the future relevancy of it.
U.S Farmers and Ranchers in Action commissioned the new report which was authored by an independent group of 26 leading research scientists and peer reviewed by the National Academy of Sciences. This report was published by the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST). Find more information on the study h...
Bonus from Climate Week NYC: Agriculture tasked with a lot, even in an ag recession
Dairy farmer Michael Crinion, owner of Ash Grove Dairy and USFRA board chair, and Kevin Burkum, CEO of USFRA, share what they are keeping an eye on following Climate Week New York City. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
USFRA Activity at Climate Week NYC
Dairy farmer Michael Crinion, owner of Ash Grove Dairy and USFRA board chair, and Kevin Burkum, CEO of USFRA, raised the voice of sustainable farmers and ranchers at one of the largest climate events of its kind in the world. Farm Food Facts host Joanna Guza provided a fly on the wall experience about the conversations at Climate Week New York City. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
Bonus: All-size agricultural operations have a place in sustainability
On this bonus episode, seventh generation poultry farmer and Director of Agricultural Services with the Association of Equipment Manufactures Austin Gellings, shares how he's keeping an eye on the farm bill, automation and finding a place to start in sustainability.
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Agriculture’s efforts towards carbon neutrality
Expert Austin Gellings, the director of agricultural services with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, shares farmers and ranchers' efforts to carbon neutrality in the field and farm management practices. Farm Food Facts host Joanna Guza discusses what types of equipment is being used, which part of agriculture has the biggest impact, challenges, data protection and future trends.
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Bonus: Importance of staying ahead of trends
Jaclyn St. John, registered dietitian and director of community wellness for Dairy West, shares how Dairy West is keeping an eye on trends in the dairy space.
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Bonus: Importance of staying ahead of trends
Jaclyn St. John, registered dietitian and director of community wellness for Dairy West, shares how Dairy West is keeping an eye on trends in the dairy space.
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Join us at Honor the Harvest
USFRA’s Honor the Harvest Forum is September 10-12 at Noo Sun Dairy, located just outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. This is a one-of-a-kind experience where executive leaders and agricultural producers meet on a ranch to generate new ideas, partnerships, and actions to advance sustainable food, fuel, and...
U.S. Speedskating team connected to dairy
The U.S. speedskating team that competed in Beijing got to experience and learn how dairy farmers treat their cows like athletes and visit one of the farms that supply their self-stable milk from Gossner Foods. Jaclyn St. John, registered dietitian and director of community wellness for Dairy West, shares about the relationship, dairy farm experience and nutrition behind dairy. Holly and Mitch Hancock, dairy farmers and owners of Noo Sun Dairy, also shared their perspective of the farm visit and questions asked from the U.S. Speedskating team.
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Bonus: Challenges with corn rootworm and tar spot
On this bonus episode, experts Bethany Grabow, DEKALB Technical Product Lead with Bayer and Sammie Brantner, Technical Agronomist with Bayer, share their concerns about the challenges with corn rootworm and tar spot. If the guests sparked your interest, check out Bethany and Sammie's episode on why grow shorter corn.
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SPECIAL EDITION - Honor the Harvest interview with farmer Andrew Lauver
Why grow shorter corn?
Experts Bethany Grabow, DEKALB Technical Product Lead with Bayer and Sammie Brantner, Technical Agronomist with Bayer, join us to share about the challenges with traditional tall corn and why short corn could be a better option for your business. Farm Food Facts host Joanna Guza discuss the environmental and economic benefits, quality and quantity at harvest, data collection and future trends in crop technology.
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Bonus: Continued growth of biofuels, incentives for climate-smart practices
In this bonus episode, Doug Berven, vice-president of corporate affairs at POET, shares his insight on the future of biofuels and the importance of incentives for farmers.
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SPECIAL EDITION - Honor the Harvest BONUS Interview with Kip Tom
SPECIAL EDITION - Honor the Harvest Interview with Celya Glowacki of FFA
How biofuels are used around the world
Doug Berven, vice-president of corporate affairs at POET, previews how biofuels are being used around the world. Farm Food Facts host Joanna Guza and Doug discuss what sources countries use to produce biofuels, which country is the most successful, challenges and the future of biofuels in the U.S.
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Join us at Honor the Harvest
USFRA’s Honor the Harvest Forum is September 10-12 at Noo Sun Dairy, located just outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. This is a one-of-a-kind experience where exec...
Importance of data collection and protection
Expert Ian Welsh, publishing director and podcast host for the Innovation Forum, join us to discuss the importance of on-farm data collection and why it is so valuable. Farm Food Facts host Joanna Guza and Ian discuss the importance of data collection globally, brands interest in agricultural data, data currency and how we keep farmers at the center of the conversation.
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USFRA will be at Innovation Forum’s Future of Food and Beverage USA Conference in Minnesota (May 29th-30th). More i...
Bonus: Utah dairy farmers focused on water conservation
Second generation dairy farmers, Mitch and Holly Hancock, will be hosting the 2024 U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action's Honor the Harvest. In this bonus episode, they share what they are focused on for the future of their farm and agriculture in Utah.
Become a partner of USFRA: usfarmersandranchers.org/partnerships
Meet the owners of Noo Sun Dairy
Second generation dairy farmers, Mitch and Holly Hancock, will be hosting the 2024 U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action's Honor the Harvest Forum. They care for 7,000 animals across their three locations in Utah and farm 2,500 acres. Mitch and Holly share about the history of the farm, team of employees, conservation efforts, technology use, future goals and what they are most looking forward to at USFRA's Honor the Harvest Forum.
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