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Plants Dig Soil™

By Scott Gillespie

#RealisticRegenAg | Climate Smart Agriculture for Farmers & Agribusiness. Every week I'll cover regenerative agriculture news, regenerative agronomy tips, books I think you should read, or updates on my services and funding opportunities.
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Plants Dig Soil™Dec 08, 2022

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03:51
605 Water Efficient Plants

605 Water Efficient Plants

#RealisticRegenAg | Surviving another drought means making our plants the most water efficient we can. While some of the things can be done immediately, most of the things require a long-term plan. I’ve heard it said the best time to plan for a drought is when the last one breaks. We might be on the cusp of this one breaking with the recent snowfalls, but it’s too early to tell. In this episode I’ll go over all the ideas I have to make our plants more water efficient in hopes you can apply some of the easy practices now and start planning for the future this season.

Welcome to the sixth season of Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I’m your host, Scott Gillespie, and I’m an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I that I offer for farmers and agribusiness.

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/water-efficient-plants

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Practical Regeneration: Realistic Strategies for Climate Smart Agriculture https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/books

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking

My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx
OFCAF program details https://rdar.ca/funding-opportunities/ofcaf

My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 
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Mar 25, 202410:34
604 My book is out!

604 My book is out!

#RealisticRegenAg | My book is published! This has been a year long process of editing, book design, proofreading, and finally getting it set for distribution. I used a hybrid model of self publishing with the support of a team at FriesenPress. They are Canadian publishers and have all the distribution channels in place to get it availablen anywhere in the world.

The title is Practical Regeneration: Realistic Strategies for Climate Smart Agriculture. Here’s the elevator pitch:

Farmers are feeling the pressure to implement climate smart strategies from outside forces. Governments are making international commitments and agribusinesses are responding to consumer demands and shareholder resolutions. The hype of regenerative agriculture keeps growing. But what actually works? I have spent two decades working with farmers on the Western Canadian Prairies. I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. I’ve spent the time critically reviewing the science behind the claims. Whether you are a farmer, an agronomist, or anyone that touches agriculture, this book will help you find the practices that help the planet and, just as importantly, farmers’ economic sustainability.

Welcome to the sixth season of Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I’m your host, Scott Gillespie, and I’m an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I that I offer for farmers and agribusiness.

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/practical-regeneration

Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp):
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S

Practical Regeneration: Realistic Strategies for Climate Smart Agriculture
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/books

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking

My funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork

SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx OFCAF program details https://rdar.ca/funding-opportunities/ofcaf

My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

Newsletter signup:
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Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 
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Mar 11, 202411:08
603 Reminder: Where to find me

603 Reminder: Where to find me

#RealisticRegenAg | February will be busy out meeting people and learning new things. Hey, what else is there to do in this climate? In this episode I’ll go over the places I’ll be in the upcoming month plus a new speaking engagement that has been added for March. And the book is on track to be ready for sale in March. More details in the March newsletter.

Welcome to the sixth season of Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I’m your host, Scott Gillespie, and I’m an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I that I offer for farmers and agribusiness.

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/meet-me-winter-2024-reminder

Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp):
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking

My funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk
SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx

My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

Newsletter signup:
https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 
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Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 

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LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil

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Feb 12, 202408:54
602 Dude, Where’s my Nitrogen?

602 Dude, Where’s my Nitrogen?

#RealisticRegenAg | Nitrogen is a challenging nutrient to rely on. In wet climates, it can easily leach deep into the soil. If tile drains are present, it can even run off into ditches and water bodies. In dry climates, nitrogen usually cannot be lost to depth, but it can become tied up in residue and may not be released until well after the crop needs it. For this month's regenerative agriculture news, I have selected articles that specifically address finding and retaining nitrogen in place.

Welcome to the sixth season of Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I’m your host, Scott Gillespie, and I’m an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I that I offer for farmers and agribusiness.

Articles mentioned:
https://www.covercropstrategies.com/articles/3025-podcast-can-we-count-the-nitrogen-credits-of-cover-crops-for-the-following-cash-crop
https://fieldcropnews.com/2023/06/when-do-cover-crops-with-and-without-manure-applied-release-nitrogen-that-can-be-used-for-my-corn-crop/
https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/crso.20334

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/dude-wheres-my-nitrogen

Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp):
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking

My funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk
SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx

My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

Newsletter signup:
https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 
https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/694402954469780275

Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 

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Feb 05, 202408:32
601 Meet me this winter

601 Meet me this winter

#RealisticRegenAg | It’s conference season so I’m hoping to meet a bunch of you at in person and online events this winter. I’ll be listing off all the places I’ll be later on in the episode. I’ll also be talking about the new WhatsApp channel that I have created, a new Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design service plus, for those that go to the site posting or watch the video, you’ll see a sneak peak of my new book cover: Practical Regeneration: Realistic Strategies for Climate Smart Agriculture. I’ll have all of this plus content summaries and information about the services that I offer in this audio, and video, newsletter update. If you want to get this to your email or on LinkedIn, check out the links in the description as well.

Welcome to the sixth season of Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I’m your host, Scott Gillespie, and I’m an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I that I offer for farmers and agribusiness.

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/meet-me-winter-2024

Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp):
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

Speaking, Teaching, & Workshop Design:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/speaking

My funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk
SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx


My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

Newsletter signup:
https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 
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Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 

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Jan 17, 202412:40
543 Precision Agronomy: Lessons from a semester of teaching

543 Precision Agronomy: Lessons from a semester of teaching

#RealisticRegenAg | In several episodes of this podcast, I've shared my experiences teaching Precision Agriculture to diploma and degree students at Lethbridge College. Teaching is a reciprocal process, and through it, I've gained valuable insights into the future of agriculture and the evolving landscape of agronomy in the upcoming years and decades. Join me in this final episode of the season as we delve into the key takeaways from the past semester.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I’m your host, Scott Gillespie, and I’m an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer.

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/precision-agronomy

Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp):
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

My funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork

SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk
SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx

My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

Newsletter signup:
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Dec 26, 202307:02
542 Seager Wheeler

542 Seager Wheeler

#RealisticRegenAg | A chance discovery in a used bookstore in Winnipeg introduced me to Seager Wheeler. He shared similarities with many settlers who arrived in the Canadian Prairies during the late 19th century, but he stood out above others as Western Canada’s Wheat King, gaining international recognition. What set him apart even more was the fact that he documented his experiences in a book. I stumbled upon a copy of "Profitable Grain Growing," dating back to the first printing in 1919. Join me in this episode as I delve into his life, his methods, and how you can access the entire book online if you're interested.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I’m your host, Scott Gillespie, and I’m an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer.

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/seager-wheeler

Free copy of the book:
https://archive.org/details/cu31924003320680/page/n7/mode/2up Also search “Seager Wheeler Profitable Grain Growing” on your favourite book app or bookstore. It’s been reprinted by many publishers of late.

Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp):
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

My funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk
SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx

My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

Newsletter signup:
https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 
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Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 
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Dec 21, 202306:40
541 From EEFs to Organic Challenges: This Month in Regenerative Ag

541 From EEFs to Organic Challenges: This Month in Regenerative Ag

#RealisticRegenAg | You've heard me mention that enhanced efficiency fertilizers (EEFs) can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, yet they seldom boost yields. But what if we adjusted their usage rates? This approach might make them more economically viable for farmers and more beneficial for the planet. In other news, I'll explore how long-term crop rotations benefit cash crops, the cost-benefit analysis of cover crop rotations, and a contentious issue in organic farming: Should organic growers facing unsolvable problems be permitted to temporarily revert to conventional methods to resolve these issues, and subsequently regain their organic certification? I'll delve into these stories, along with a few brief updates, in this month's roundup of regenerative agriculture news.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I’m your host, Scott Gillespie, and I’m an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer.

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/from-EEFs-to-organic-challenges

Articles mentioned in the podcast:
https://www.producer.com/news/research-makes-case-for-superu/ https://www.realagriculture.com/2023/11/corn-school-how-rotation-impacts-yield-and-crop-resilience/ https://www.topcropmanager.com/flax-underperforms-on-canola-stubbl/ https://www.topcropmanager.com/cover-crops-a-powerhouse-tool-for-building-carbon/ https://www.futureecologies.net/listen/fe-4-8-ground-truthing https://www.futureecologies.net/listen/fe-5-6-making-a-living https://soilhealthinstitute.org/news-events/soil-health-institute-launches-slakes-a-free-smartphone-app-to-measure-soil-aggregate-stability/ https://www.agcanada.com/2023/12/are-buffer-strips-right-for-your-farm https://mailchi.mp/organicfederation/alternating-between-organic-and-conventional?e=6cca96f713

Realistic Regen Ag Channel (WhatsApp):
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBofw37NoZxtgHSRl3S

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

My funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx

My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

Newsletter signup:
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Email:

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Dec 12, 202308:56
540 End of Season Wrap

540 End of Season Wrap

#RealisticRegenAg | You may have wondered where I got to? Or perhaps you didn’t notice I missed the November email. I was just getting ready to work on the email when I got sick. It seems to be a cold going around the area. It set me back for a few weeks which also set my teaching and client work back. I decided rather than rush a newsletter out I’d just skip November and go with December.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I’m your host, Scott Gillespie, and I’m an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer.

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/end-of-season-wrap

Articles mentioned in the podcast:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/n20-cover-crops-manure-tillage https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/plants-dont-read-our-manuals https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/buffalo-bird-woman-book

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

My funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx

My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

Newsletter signup:
https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 
https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752

Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 
X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie
X (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil
LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil

YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie

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Dec 04, 202310:34
I got sick

I got sick

I’ll be back again in a week or so. See you then
Nov 20, 202300:46
539 N2O emissions, disease control with composts, and using tillage responsibly

539 N2O emissions, disease control with composts, and using tillage responsibly

#RealisticRegenAg | In this month's regenerative agriculture news, I have six stories. I'll start with some new research that shows that cover crops may not be a net benefit to the nitrogen loss equation. While they can prevent leaching, they may contribute more to nitrous oxide emissions. On the topic of nitrous oxide emissions, work in the Prairies is continuing to show that inhibitors work to reduce emissions. However, the yield impacts for producers are not worth the cost of using them. On the disease front, promising work shows how a specific combination of compost inputs may tackle one of our toughest potato diseases. This dovetails well into another story about biodiversity. It's not about putting everything into the system and looking for resilience; it's more about finding the right combinations that lead to the desired outcomes. This principle has been used by a farmer in Ontario who has gone back to tillage. As I've talked about before, it's not about no-till or reducing tillage; it's about using it properly. Finally, I'll point you to an article that discusses future forecasting and the problem of assumptions.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I’m your host, Scott Gillespie, and I’m an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer.

Transcript is available: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/n20-cover-crops-manure-tillage

Articles mentioned in the podcast:
https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ael2.20103
https://canadianagronomist.ca/reduced-emissions-with-eef-fertilizer-but-little-agronomic-benefit
https://www.potatoesincanada.com/poultry-manure-and-potato-early-die
https://csanr.wsu.edu/whats-so-good-about-biodiversity-in-crop-production
https://organicalberta.org/article/well-chosen-tillage-part-of-organic-familys-innovative-crop-system
https://tdaynard.com/2023/10/26/serious-flaws-in-new-ontario-report-on-climate-change-and-ontario-agriculture-and-food

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

My funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk
SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx

My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

Newsletter signup:
https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 
https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752

Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 
X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie
X (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil

YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie


Nov 06, 202308:50
538 Plants Don’t Read Our Manuals

538 Plants Don’t Read Our Manuals

#RealisticRegenAg | Rick from the GardenFork podcast frequently remarks, "Bees don't read our manuals," when he discusses beekeeping. I've found this to be equally true for plants. In this episode, I'll share a year-end review of what I learned over the summer in the fields and my garden.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I’m your host, Scott Gillespie, and I’m an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer.

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/plants-dont-read-our-manuals

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

My funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk
SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx

My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

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Oct 23, 202306:05
537 Buffalo Bird Woman

537 Buffalo Bird Woman

#RealisticRegenAg | Buffalo Bird Woman was one of the last Indigenous farmers in what is now North Dakota. Fortunately, her story was preserved. I've referred to a book about her many times in my podcast and in presentations to farmers. In this episode, I'd like to introduce you to her and hopefully inspire you to read the book yourself.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I’m your host, Scott Gillespie, and I’m an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer.

Resources mentioned:
https://www.amazon.ca/Buffalo-Bird-Womans-Garden-Agriculture/dp/0873512197 NOTE: The Minnesota Historical Society Press no longer lists this book on their site. This is the only link to the book that I can find other than many free versions (as it is out of copyright).

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/buffalo-bird-woman

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

My funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk
SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx

My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

Newsletter signup:
https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 
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Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 
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Oct 16, 202306:56
536 Research and Innovation

536 Research and Innovation

#RealisticRegenAg | This week’s episode is an audio and video version of my monthly newsletter. If you want to receive it to your email or to LinkedIn, check out the links in the episode description. If you’ve got behind on listening to episodes, I’ll be summarizing the past month’s work of episodes.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I’m your host, Scott Gillespie, and I’m an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer.

Resources mentioned: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/root-microbes-farmer-innovations https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/making-drip-irrigation-work https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/deep-work

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/research-innovations

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

My funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx

My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

Newsletter signup:
https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 
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Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 
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Oct 10, 202306:50
535 Roots, Microbes, and Farmer Innovations

535 Roots, Microbes, and Farmer Innovations

#RealisticRegenAg | In this month’s roundup of regenerative agriculture news, I'll begin with a story about new research that delves deep into root architecture. The researchers conducted studies on intact samples of both single species and diverse mixtures of cover crops to understand how root systems behave in their natural environment.

Next, I'll discuss an article that explores the challenges of bringing microbial inoculants to the field. While these inoculants may work well in the lab, they often fail to deliver results in real-world agricultural settings. However, one team is making progress in understanding why this happens.

Following that, I'll highlight some innovative approaches by farmers who are using plants as strip tillers and employing sheep as solar panel vegetation managers. To wrap it up, I'll share a story about reimagining kochia, normally considered a weed, as animal feed that can thrive on your harshest land.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I’m your host, Scott Gillespie, and I’m an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer.

Resources mentioned:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/012-simplicity-in-cover-crop-mixes
https://phys.org/news/2023-09-agriculture-crops-mixtures-unexpected-results
https://www.producer.com/news/study-examines-how-competing-microbes-access-plants
https://www.agcanada.com/2023/09/getting-plants-to-do-your-tillage
https://www.realagriculture.com/2023/09/profitable-practices-solar-grazing-with-shady-creek-lamb-co
https://www.beefconsultant.com/post/including-kochia-in-cattle-rations-1

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/root-microbes-farmer-innovations

My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

My funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk
SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

Newsletter signup:
https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 
https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752

Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 

X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie
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LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/
LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil

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Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie

Oct 04, 202307:42
534 Making Drip Irrigation Work

534 Making Drip Irrigation Work

#RealisticRegenAg | Drip irrigation holds great promise as the most efficient method for delivering water to plants with minimal losses. Unlike traditional sprinkler systems that can be affected by wind and heat, drip irrigation offers a precise way to water plants. However, one of its main challenges lies in the amount of infrastructure required for its implementation. In this episode, I'll share my insights into maximizing the effectiveness of drip irrigation, exploring innovative approaches and local research that could potentially revolutionize its use, especially as we face dwindling water supplies and prolonged droughts.


Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I’m your host, Scott Gillespie, and I’m an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer.


Community Survey: https://us17.list-manage.com/survey?u=875b5f3fc9fdab835b8659fc4&id=aa960c779e


Transcript available: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/making-drip-irrigation-work


My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk
SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx


My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

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Sep 22, 202309:25
533 Deep Work

533 Deep Work

#RealisticRegenAg | The book "Deep Work" by Cal Newport is what has enabled me to reach my current position. Concepts like entering a state of flow, scheduling dedicated work time, and maintaining clear boundaries between work and leisure have been instrumental in my journey. In this episode, I'll delve deeper into these ideas and hopefully inspire you to invest your time in reading or listening to this book. Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I’m your host, Scott Gillespie, and I’m an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer. Deep Work: https://calnewport.com/writing/ Community Survey: https://us17.list-manage.com/survey?u=875b5f3fc9fdab835b8659fc4&id=aa960c779e Transcript is available: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/deep-work My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies: https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies My funding service offerings: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx My consulting packages: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752 Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie X (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie
Sep 15, 202306:46
532 Community, Teaching, plus Updates

532 Community, Teaching, plus Updates

#RealisticRegenAg | This past month, the seasonal demands overwhelmed me, so I decided to hit the reset button and start fresh for September. I'm sure you can relate. Let me know how you deal with overwhelm by sharing this episode with your thoughts or commenting on one of my posts. I’ll update you on all things that are going on and give you a summary of the content from this past month. Stay tuned.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I’m your host, Scott Gillespie, and I’m an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer.

Community Survey:
https://us17.list-manage.com/survey?u=875b5f3fc9fdab835b8659fc4&id=aa960c779e

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/community-teaching-updates

My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

My funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk
SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

Newsletter signup:
https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 
https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6944029544697802752

Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 

X (aka Twitter) (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie
X (aka Twitter) (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil

LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/
LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil

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Sep 07, 202309:39
531 Transformational Agronomy

531 Transformational Agronomy

#RealisticRegenAg | Is the slow grind of progress better than the grand schemes we see postulated now? A new article says yes. They advocate for starting at the end goal and working towards what is needed most. I’ll be covering this and seven other articles that I came across this month in this episode. Stay tuned.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I’m your host, Scott Gillespie, and I’m an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer.

News article links:
https://csanr.wsu.edu/agronomic-engineering-and-incremental-transformation/
https://www.producer.com/news/farmers-call-fuzzy-sustainability-definition-a-barrier-to-emissions-progress/
https://spudsmart.com/keeping-spuds-healthy-with-a-wide-rotation/
https://www.producer.com/news/grasslands-seen-as-answer/
https://www.ruralrootscanada.com/good-habitat/
https://www.topcropmanager.com/with-a-little-help-from-our-friends/
https://decode6.org/articles/can-remote-sensors-measure-soil-carbon/
https://organicalberta.org/article/law-to-boost-soil-health-back-on-eu-agenda/

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/transformational-agronomy

My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

My funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk
SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

Newsletter signup:
https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 
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Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 

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LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/
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Sep 01, 202307:40
Where I’ve been + New episode next week

Where I’ve been + New episode next week

Update on the podcast and getting going again
Aug 24, 202300:53
530 Big Tech Blocking News

530 Big Tech Blocking News

#RealisticRegenAg | Have you heard about Meta (formerly known as Facebook) blocking Canadian news? They had previously warned that they would take this action if a new law was passed in Canada, and it seems they are now following through. Join me in this episode covering my monthly newsletter and I’ll explain it’s relevance to my business.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I’m your host, Scott Gillespie, and I’m an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer.

Content summary links:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/farming-with-soil-life
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/testing-soil-health
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/breeding-research-policy

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/big-tech-blocking-news

My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

My funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk
SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

Newsletter signup:
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Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 

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LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/
LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil

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Aug 09, 202314:04
529 Breeding, Research, and Policy

529 Breeding, Research, and Policy

#RealisticRegenAg | From crop breeding, to agronomy research, to policy, there’s a lot to cover in this month regenerative agriculture news. Join me in this episode as I cover the important news that I saw come across my news feeds this month.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I’m your host, Scott Gillespie, and I’m an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer.

Resources mentioned in this podcast:
https://spudsmart.com/late-blight-found-in-ontario-potato-fields/ https://www.producer.com/crops/novel-soybean-variety-now-contains-pork-protein/
https://www.producer.com/news/researchers-encourage-plants-to-be-co-operative/
https://csanr.wsu.edu/breeding-better-food/
https://www.seed.ab.ca/the-first-cut-the-deepest-for-alberta-winter-wheat-agronomy-research/
https://fieldcropnews.com/2023/06/when-do-cover-crops-with-and-without-manure-applied-release-nitrogen-that-can-be-used-for-my-corn-crop/
https://fieldcropnews.com/2023/07/how-to-make-annual-ryegrass-easier-to-kill/
https://www.producer.com/news/research-project-studies-nitrogen-fixing-bacteria/
https://www.producer.com/news/spiders-can-pay-significant-dividends-in-pest-control/
https://ipcm.wisc.edu/blog/2023/07/high-input-systems-and-ipm-practices-compared-in-soybean-production/
https://canadianagronomist.ca/intercropping-chickpea-flax-reduces-ascochyta-blight/
https://www.topcropmanager.com/soil-health-indicators-and-faba-bean-intercrops
https://www.producer.com/news/sustainability-index-unveiled-for-agriculture/
https://www.producer.com/news/companies-collaborate-on-intercropping-research/
https://www.producer.com/news/study-warns-of-more-simultaneous-crop-failures/
https://www.realagriculture.com/2023/06/sustainability-standards-board-established-for-canada-why-agriculture-should-pay-attention/
https://spudsmart.com/growers-want-to-share-the-bigger-picture-when-it-comes-to-regen-ag/

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/breeding-research-policy

My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

My funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk
SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

Newsletter signup:
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Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 

Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie
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LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/
LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil

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Jul 29, 202315:25
528 Testing Soil Health without Soil Health Tests

528 Testing Soil Health without Soil Health Tests

#RealisticRegenAg | In the very first season of Plants Dig Soil I talked about soil health tests. Has anything changed since then? In my opinion no, not really. There are tests that are getting closer to wide scale adoption, but I just don’t see any of them worthwhile yet. In this episode I’ll cover the thinking I had then as tohow to approach evaluating them and I’ll cover how I assess soil health in myconsulting.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, a podcast about #RealisticRegenAg. I’m your host, Scott Gillespie, and I’m an agronomist from the western Canadian prairies specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer.

Resources mentioned in this podcast:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/005-soil-health-tests-are-they-worth-it
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/504-insurance-organic-matter
https://www.realagriculture.com/2023/01/how-to-measure-soil-health/ http://csanr.wsu.edu/whats-the-problem-with-my-soil/

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/testing-soil-health

My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

My funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk
SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

Newsletter signup:
https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 

Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 

Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie
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LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/
LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil

YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie
Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie

Jul 19, 202310:49
527 Farming with Soil Life

527 Farming with Soil Life

#RealisticRegenAg | I was taught to kill the life in the soil. After all, we wanted to grow crops and we needed to get rid of the pests. That view is shifting, and books like “Farming with Soil Life” help move the needle on this important topic. Join me in this episode where I review this new resource put out by the Xerces Society through the SARE publishing program.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil. My name is Scott Gillespie and I’m an agronomist specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit both the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer.

Download Farming with Soil Life for free at:
https://www.sare.org/resources/farming-with-soil-life/

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/farming-with-soil-life

My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

My funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk
SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

Newsletter signup:
https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 

Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 

Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie
Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil

LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/
LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil

YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie
Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie

Jul 12, 202308:36
526 Alberta Rep on the CCA Board

526 Alberta Rep on the CCA Board

#RealisticRegenAg | A board position for the Prairie Certified Crop Advisors is open and I’ve decided to run for it. If you’re a CCA check your emails and look for the announcement. The voting is done by email and needs to be in by Friday July 14th (not the 4th as originally stated in the email). If you didn’t get the email send one to Mary-Jane Debreuil. This is what I’m running on. Let me know if you agree with this:

Scott has a Masters degree in Plant Science and has been practicing agronomy in Alberta for 16 years.  He runs his own consulting company focusing on regenerative agriculture and sees it being the future of agriculture as consumers and food processors focus on climate smart agriculture.  CCAs will need to learn this new way of doing things to become trusted advisers to farmers.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil. My name is Scott Gillespie and I’m an agronomist specializing in climate-smart agriculture. I discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit both the planet and, just as importantly, farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer.

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/alberta-rep-cca-board

My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

My funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP overview: https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk
SCAP program details https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

Newsletter signup:
https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 

Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 

Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie
Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil

LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/
LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil

YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie
Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie

Jul 06, 202312:55
525 Regenerative Research Results

525 Regenerative Research Results


#RealisticRegenAg | I’ve noticed more and more research that is directed at solving real world problems with regenerative practices. Stay tuned for this and other news in regenerative agriculture this month.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, where I, Scott Gillespie, an agronomist specializing in climate-smart agriculture, discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit both the planet and farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer.

Articles mentioned in the podcast:
https://www.potatoesincanada.com/slow-release-fertilizer-research-shows-no-reduction-in-potato-yield
https://canadianagronomist.ca/urea-fertilizer-strategies-for-winter-wheat/
https://www.topcropmanager.com/how-the-legacy-of-phosphorus-can-assist-farmers-reduce-fertilizer-applications/
https://www.topcropmanager.com/making-the-most-of-a-bug-eat-bug-world/


https://www.topcropmanager.com/whats-in-a-wetland/
https://spudsmart.com/starting-with-seed-for-regen-ag/
https://spudsmart.com/new-research-finds-gene-editing-can-aid-fight-against-potato-blight/

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/regenerative-research-results

My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

My funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP - https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx
OFCAF - https://rdar.ca/ofcaf/

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

Newsletter signup:
https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 

Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 

Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie
Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil

LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/
LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil

YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie
Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie


Jun 30, 202313:37
524 The 27-Inch Precipitation Threshold: A New Rule of Thumb for Cover Crop Economics.

524 The 27-Inch Precipitation Threshold: A New Rule of Thumb for Cover Crop Economics.

#RealisticRegenAg | Twenty-seven inches of precipitation is what is required to make cover crops successful. This was the conclusion of an article I came across from a post by Dr. Andrew McGuire a few months ago. I downloaded the journal article and read it. It makes so much sense to me. Join me as I discuss this important new rule of thumb for cover crops.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil, where I, Scott Gillespie, an agronomist specializing in climate-smart agriculture, discuss scientifically proven practices that benefit both the planet and farmers' economic sustainability. Be sure to visit my website, www.plantsdigsoil.com, for resources and information about the services I offer.

Transcript is available:

https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/the-27-inch-precipitation-threshold

Water Use Limitations of Cover Crops in Dryland Cropping

https://csanr.wsu.edu/wateruselimitationscovercrops/

Cover crop legacy impacts on soil water and nitrogen dynamics, and on subsequent crop yields in drylands: a meta-analysis

https://doi.org/10.1007/s13593-022-00760-0

026 Cover Crops in a Drought

https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/026-cover-crops-in-a-drought

30-year precipitation normal map

https://prism.oregonstate.edu/normals/

My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:

https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

My funding service offerings:

https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork

SCAP - https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx

OFCAF - https://rdar.ca/ofcaf/

My consulting packages:

https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

Newsletter signup:

https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 

Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 

Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie

Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil

LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/

LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil

YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie

Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie

Jun 23, 202310:18
523 Cow Patty Critters (Book Review June 2023)

523 Cow Patty Critters (Book Review June 2023)

#RealisticRegenAg | Usually, I try to avoid cow patties when walking in a pasture. This time, however, the rancher was stopped in his tracks because there were holes in the top, and he thought he saw something scurry back into it. If we had the new book "Cow Patty Critters," we may have been able to figure out exactly what was going on. Stay tuned for the rest of this episode as I review this new resource published specifically for Western Canada.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil. My name is Scott Gillespie and I work with farmers and agribusiness on climate smart agriculture. This kind of agriculture has to be scientifically proven to be good for the planet now and in the future. Just as importantly, it also must make economic sense for the farmer, both now and in the future. I invite you to check out my website www.plantsdigsoil.com for resources and to learn about the services I offer.

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/523-cow-patty-critters

Cow Patty Critters free e-book download:
https://publications.gc.ca/site/eng/9.913866/publication.html

018 Three Pillars Propping Regen Ag
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/018-three-pillars-propping-regen-ag

My course: Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

My funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP - https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx
OFCAF - https://rdar.ca/ofcaf/

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

Newsletter signup:
https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 

Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 

Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie
Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil

LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/
LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil

YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie
Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie

Jun 14, 202307:20
522 Scaling Back (Newsletter June 2023)

522 Scaling Back (Newsletter June 2023)

#RealisticRegenAg | There are times when it's best to scale back. The community that I was trying to get going didn’t take off, so we decided to shut it down. I tried one many years ago and the same thing happened. Although there we interest, there seemed to be hesitation in commitment.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil. My name is Scott Gillespie and I work with farmers and agribusiness on climate smart agriculture. This kind of agriculture has to be scientifically proven to be good for the planet now and in the future. Just as importantly, it also must make economic sense for the farmer, both now and in the future. Go to my website www.plantsdigsoil.com or check the links in the description for to learn about the services I offer.

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/522-scaling-back  

Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

Funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP - https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx
Video explainer of funding - https://youtu.be/0icitHJR2lk

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

Newsletter signup:
https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 

Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 
Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie
Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil
LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/
LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil

Jun 06, 202303:11
521 Building the Soil Comes at a Cost (Regen Ag News May 2023)

521 Building the Soil Comes at a Cost (Regen Ag News May 2023)

(Sorry – the camera wasn’t working so I just recorded with my laptop facing a sound barrier!)

#RealisticRegenAg | It’s always bugged me that regenerative is portrayed as a win-win-win system for the farmer, the soil, and the planet. Farmers that don’t do it can be seen as farming in a backwards way. However, if it were so simple and did so much, I’m sure they’d be doing it already. The overall theme of the regenerative agriculture news this month is deflating the hype from some of the practices. It’s not to say they aren’t worth it, but it’s not all blue skies and roses. Stay tuned, I’ll cover this in the upcoming episode.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil. My name is Scott Gillespie and I work with farmers and agribusiness on climate smart agriculture. This kind of agriculture has to be scientifically proven to be good for the planet now and in the future. Just as importantly, it also must make economic sense for the farmer, both now and in the future. Go to my website www.plantsdigsoil.com or check the links in the description for to learn about the services I offer.

Transcript is available:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/521-building-soil-costs-cash  

Resources mentioned in the podcast:
https://www.producer.com/news/rotational-grazing-merits-questioned/
https://www.producer.com/opinion/recalling-the-short-unhappy-history-of-carbon-sequestration/
https://www.agriculture.com/crops/carbon-markets/the-truth-about-soils-ability-to-sequester-carbon
https://www.futureecologies.net/listen/fe-4-8-ground-truthing
https://www.topcropmanager.com/spruce-ing-up-the-farm/
https://organicbiz.ca/cover-crop-management-trade-off-between-carbon-benefits-crop-yield/
https://www.topcropmanager.com/the-future-of-herbicide-resistant-weed-control/
https://www.producer.com/news/killing-pea-leaf-weevils-with-trap-crops/
https://www.potatoesincanada.com/ll-atlantic-environmental-and-yield-benefits-of-cover-crops/
https://www.producer.com/crops/there-is-no-magic-in-crop-biology/
https://www.producer.com/crops/seal-a-seed-within-a-droplet/

Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

Funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP - https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx
OFCAF - https://rdar.ca/ofcaf/

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

Newsletter signup:
https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 

Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 
Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie
Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil
LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/
LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil

May 31, 202309:01
520 AI Assisted Agronomy (Agronomy Focus May 2023)

520 AI Assisted Agronomy (Agronomy Focus May 2023)

#RealisticRegenAg | I hadn’t really thought of AI Assisted Agronomy until Farmers Business Network came out with Norm. ChatGPT was trained on their own very well structured data and was able to answer common questions farmers had. I think this is an exciting development. I’ll tell you why, coming right up.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil. My name is Scott Gillespie and I work with farmers and agribusiness on climate smart agriculture. This kind of agriculture has to be scientifically proven to be good for the planet now and in the future. Just as importantly, it also must make economic sense for the farmer, both now and in the future. Go to my website www.plantsdigsoil.com or check the links in the description for the services I offer.

Transcript is available on the YouTube video by enabling captions or transcript.
For a link to the video go to the site posting:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/520-ai-assisted-agronomy

Resources mentioned in the podcast:
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2107525699612
https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2023/05/05/ai-assisted-artisan-author/
https://www.futureofag.com/podcast-1/episode/37339b96/foa-361-meet-norm-fbns-ai-powered-ag-advisor-with-kit-barron-and-charles-baron
https://www.fbn.com/en-ca/norm
https://upstreamaginsights.substack.com/

Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

Funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP - https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx
OFCAF - https://rdar.ca/ofcaf/

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

Newsletter signup:
https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 

Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 

Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie
Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil

LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/
LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil

YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie
Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie

May 23, 202311:32
519 Who Speaks For The River? (Book Review May 2023)

519 Who Speaks For The River? (Book Review May 2023)

#RealisticRegenAg | With the current plans to expand irrigation capacity in Southern Alberta I’m highlighting a book I read a year and half ago that covers what happened the last time a major project happened in Alberta. Join me as I discuss “Who Speaks For The River?” by Robert Girvan.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil. The podcast that supports my consulting business of the same name. I focus on #RealisticRegenAg. This means it has to be proven & profitable, benefiting farmers now and in the future. The podcast is free but if you want to go a little deeper, I encourage you to check out the community and the online course (links are in the description). If you farm in Alberta, Canada, I can help you with funding that helps you try new practices on your farm. In many cases, the cost of my consulting can be included in the application. Consulting packages start from a simple Q&A to full farm planning. Pricing reflects the independent structure of the business. You pay for the advice and that’s it. I do not sell any products. I will recommend them where I see fit but I make no money from your use of anything I recommend. We can work remotely or in-person, or a combination of the two. You are not tied to long term commitments. I give you everything and you are free to implement on your own or with another company. Of course, I always love to work with people over the long term.

Transcript is available on the YouTube video by enabling captions or transcript.
For a link to the video go to the site posting:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/519-who-speaks-for-the-river

Book link (Buy or borrow as you wish, it’s not an affiliate link):
https://www.robertgirvan.com/who-speaks-for-the-river/

Join the Realistic Regen Ag Community:
https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/community-private-LdYiDvbkEWtmIH0GzSQ1

Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

Funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP - https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx
OFCAF - https://rdar.ca/ofcaf/

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

Newsletter signup:
https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 

Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 
Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie
Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil
LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/
LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil
YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie
Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie

May 15, 202309:16
518 Spring Gap Week

518 Spring Gap Week

When I decided to do a four week cycle of episodes I knew there would be one extra week every three months. Welcome to the gap week where I talk about the format change, addressing audio quality, and ask for your feedback on how things are going.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil. The podcast that supports my consulting business of the same name. I focus on #RealisticRegenAg. This means it has to be proven & profitable, benefiting farmers now and in the future. The podcast is free but if you want to go a little deeper, I encourage you to check out the community and the online course (links are in the description). If you farm in Alberta, Canada, I can help you with funding that helps you try new practices on your farm. In many cases, the cost of my consulting can be included in the application. Consulting packages start from a simple Q&A to full farm planning. Pricing reflects the independent structure of the business. You pay for the advice and that’s it. I do not sell any products. I will recommend them where I see fit but I make no money from your use of anything I recommend. We can work remotely or in-person, or a combination of the two. You are not tied to long term commitments. I give you everything and you are free to implement on your own or with another company. Of course, I always love to work with people over the long term.

Transcript is available on the YouTube video by enabling captions or transcript.
For a link to the video go to the site posting:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/518-spring-gap-week

Join the Realistic Regen Ag Community:
https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/community-private-LdYiDvbkEWtmIH0GzSQ1

Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

Funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP - https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx
OFCAF - https://rdar.ca/ofcaf/

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

Newsletter signup:
https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 

Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 
Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie
Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil
LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/
LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil
YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie
Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie

May 09, 202307:39
517 Unpacking Funding Announcements (Newsletter May 2023)

517 Unpacking Funding Announcements (Newsletter May 2023)

The latest funding to be announced is called S-CAP, which is the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Every province has its own deal and Alberta has finally announced what they are doing. I will cover this new funding, how it is relevant to your farm, what you might be able to get from it, and how I can help you receive this funding.

Welcome to Plants Dig Soil. The podcast that supports my consulting business of the same name. I focus on #RealisticRegenAg. This means it has to be proven & profitable, benefiting farmers now and in the future. The podcast is free but if you want to go a little deeper, I encourage you to check out the community and the online course (links are in the description). If you farm in Alberta, Canada, I can help you with funding that helps you try new practices on your farm. In many cases, the cost of my consulting can be included in the application. Consulting packages start from a simple Q&A to full farm planning. Pricing reflects the independent structure of the business. You pay for the advice and that’s it. I do not sell any products. I will recommend them where I see fit but I make no money from your use of anything I recommend. We can work remotely or in-person, or a combination of the two. You are not tied to long term commitments. I give you everything and you are free to implement on your own or with another company. Of course, I always love to work with people over the long term.

Join the Realistic Regen Ag Community:
https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/community-private-LdYiDvbkEWtmIH0GzSQ1

Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

Funding service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork
SCAP - https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx
OFCAF - https://rdar.ca/ofcaf/

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

Newsletter signup:
https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 

Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 
Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie
Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil
LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/
LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil
YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie
Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie

Transcript is available on the YouTube video by enabling captions or transcript.
For a link to the video go to the site posting:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/517-unpacking-funding-announcements

May 01, 202318:44
516 Caution on Early Success (Regen Ag News Apr 2023)

516 Caution on Early Success (Regen Ag News Apr 2023)

#RealisticRegenAg | From early research on cover crops in dryland situations, to a cold turkey approach to going regenerative, to a farm that was regenerative organic all of them seemed to thrive on early success, but then things changed. Those themes came up in the news I looked at this month. I’ll cover those stories plus other ones in this episode.


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Join the Realistic Regen Ag Community:
https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/community-private-LdYiDvbkEWtmIH0GzSQ1

Profitable From the Start: Cover Crops for the Prairies:
https://plantsdigsoil.thinkific.com/courses/cover-crops-prairies

My grant writing (OFCAF / SCAP / etc.) service offerings:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#paperwork

My consulting packages:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/pricing/#consulting

Links to articles
https://csanr.wsu.edu/wateruselimitationscovercrops/
https://www.noble.org/regenerative-agriculture/crops/cover-crop-confessions-mistakes-we-made-and-lessons-we-learned-and-what-were-still-learning/
https://regenorganic.org/
https://www.producer.com/news/natures-path-walks-away-from-organic-farm/
https://www.npr.org/2023/04/09/1168446621/businesses-face-more-and-more-pressure-from-investors-to-act-on-climate-change
https://www.country-guide.ca/crops/crop-insurance-considering-coverage-on-intercrops/
https://upstreamaginsights.substack.com/p/tracking-biostimulants-farmer-survey
https://www.topcropmanager.com/study-suggests-marginal-land-boosts-beneficial-insect-population/
https://spudsmart.com/mustard-21-is-bringing-back-mustard-for-biofumigation/
https://onvegetables.com/2023/04/03/sfr/
https://www.potatoesincanada.com/the-potato-vine-crusher/
https://www.realagriculture.com/2023/04/wheat-school-cultural-practices-as-effective-as-a-new-mode-of-action/

Transcript is available on the YouTube video by enabling captions or transcript.
For a link to the video go to the site posting:
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/516-caution-on-early-success

Newsletter signup:
https://mailchi.mp/plantsdigsoil/newsletter 

Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com 
Twitter (Scott): https://twitter.com/scottcgillespie
Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/PlantsDigSoil
LinkedIn (Scott): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcgillespie/
LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/plants-dig-soil
YouTube: (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@scottcgillespie
Podcast Subscription Apps: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottcgillespie

Apr 24, 202321:05
515 Regenerative Insect Management (Agronomy Focus Apr 2023)
Apr 17, 202318:52
514 Prairie: A Natural History of the Heart of North America (Book Review April 2023)

514 Prairie: A Natural History of the Heart of North America (Book Review April 2023)

#RealisticRegenAg | I fell in love with the Prairies as soon as I moved out here nearly two decades ago. When I saw this book, it immediately called to me. She goes back to geological history to set the stage for who lives here now and what the future of this area is. Join me in this episode where I review this book and hopefully encourage you to read it yourself.

Publishers site
https://greystonebooks.com/products/prairie
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Apr 10, 202316:16
513 Introducing: Realistic Regen Ag Community (Newsletter April 2023)
Apr 03, 202308:16
512 Light signaling and plant competition (Regen Ag News Mar 2023)

512 Light signaling and plant competition (Regen Ag News Mar 2023)

#RealisticRegenAg | The first plant to see the light of day is the one that gets ahead. This has huge implications in crop establishment and in using cover crops to suppress weeds. I'll be covering an article about this and many other things in regenerative ag news in this episode

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Articles mentioned:
https://www.topcropmanager.com/u-of-g-light-signals-from-nearby-weeds-affect-crop-plant-growth-and-yield/
https://wiscweeds.info/posts/waterhempsuppressionwithcerealryecovercrop/
https://www.potatoesincanada.com/cover-cropping-strategies-for-the-prairies/
https://www.topcropmanager.com/microbial-efficiency-of-crop-residue-decomposition/
https://www.topcropmanager.com/pea-cereal-intercrop-improves-forage-production/
https://www.topcropmanager.com/whats-the-best-way-to-go-from-forests-to-crops/

Report referred to:
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Mar 27, 202315:11
511 Building Disease Suppressive Soils (Agronomy Focus Mar 2023)
Mar 20, 202320:33
510 Braiding Sweetgrass (Book Review Mar 2023)
Mar 13, 202315:09
509 Funding Applications Due Now (Newsletter Mar 2023)
Mar 06, 202318:29
508 Chickpea Intercrop Shines (Regen Ag News Feb 2023)

508 Chickpea Intercrop Shines (Regen Ag News Feb 2023)

#RealisticRegenAg | The chickpea-flax intercrop has been something studied and used in Saskatchewan for quite a while now. This past season of variable weather has really tested it and it seems that it has done much better than the monocrop. I will be discussing this more in the rest of this episode and talking about other regenerative agriculture news that I found interesting

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https://www.producer.com/crops/chickpea-flax-combo-delivers-in-the-field/
https://csanr.wsu.edu/potato-cropping-systems-soilborne-disease/
https://canadianagronomist.ca/soil-health-scorecard-developed-for-saskatchewan/
https://www.realagriculture.com/2023/02/assessing-how-landscapes-can-sequester-carbon/
https://farmingsmarter.com/news-articles/soil-health-and-government-policy/
https://www.producer.com/news/senators-want-early-no-till-adopters-recognized/

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027 Cash Crop Intercropping
https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/027-cash-crop-intercropping

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Feb 27, 202315:22
507 Manure is not regenerative (Agronomy Focus Feb 2023)
Feb 20, 202315:36
506 Why Fish Don’t Exist (Book Review Feb 2023)
Feb 13, 202307:36
505 Can tillage and carbon be compatible? (Newsletter February 2023)
Feb 06, 202306:52
504 Insurance and Organic Matter (Regen Ag News Jan 2023)

504 Insurance and Organic Matter (Regen Ag News Jan 2023)

#RealisticRegenAg | Could the level of organic matter in your soil be tied to your insurance premiums in the future? This is just one of the many articles that I came across this month as I was looking for regenerative agriculture news. Stay tuned for this and many more.

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References in podcast:
https://www.realagriculture.com/2023/01/knowledge-is-power-combing-the-data-to-support-building-organic-matter/
https://mitchrubin.substack.com/p/raising-the-flag-on-soil-carbon-credits
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/future-of-agriculture/id1137767458?i=1000595163880
https://www.producer.com/news/measuring-soils-lost-carbon/
https://www.realagriculture.com/2023/01/how-to-measure-soil-health/
https://www.albertawheatbarley.com/plot2farm/protocols?year=2022&setcommission=alberta-wheat
https://www.gardenmyths.com/mycorrhizal-inoculant-products/
https://www.quantamagazine.org/holly-moeller-finds-keys-to-ecology-in-cells-that-steal-20221219/

Honorable Mentions:
https://www.producer.com/livestock/biochar-helps-cut-manure-emissions/
https://www.producer.com/crops/enhanced-fertilizer-can-cut-emissions/
https://grainswest.com/2023/01/living-proof/
https://praisetheruminant.com/foragesgrasslandsruminants/regenerative-grazing-series-introduction

Feb 01, 202315:57
503 Soil Test Interpretation
Jan 24, 202317:60
502 Next Great Migration (book review)
Jan 19, 202309:36
501 Upcoming In-Person Conferences

501 Upcoming In-Person Conferences

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Jan 09, 202303:46