Talkin' Crap
This podcast is produced and hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach manure management specialist Dr. Dan Andersen. This podcast will feature information and interviews with individuals with expertise related to the science technology and best management practices surrounding manure management.
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Podcasting since 2023 • 22 episodes
Talkin' Crap
Latest Episodes
Farm Gate to Field Edge: Tracking Nutrient Efficiency in Dairy Systems
In this episode, Dan Andersen sits down with Dr. Agustin Olivo from the University of Guelph to explore nutrient efficiency in dairy farming. Dr. Olivo highlights adaptive nitrogen management practices from New York. Tune in for practical insig...
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Episode 22
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23:51
Feed, Fields, and Footprints: Sustainability of Iowa's Feed Supply
In this episode, Dan Andersen and Luke Soko discuss the carbon intensity of Iowa's livestock feed supply chain. The discussion emphasizes the potential for reducing emissions through efficient farming practices and the future market opportuniti...
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Episode 21
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36:36
Inside the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative: Rethinking Nitrogen Rates
In this episode, Dan Andersen is joined by Mitch Baum to explore the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative - an effort to improve nitrogen management on farms. They delve into how on-farm nitrogen rate trials are being utilized to maximize nitrogen efficien...
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Episode 20
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29:37
Harvest Hazards: Manure Management and Farm Safety
Dan Andersen shares essential manure safety tips for Iowa’s fall harvest season, focusing on road safety, health and wellness, and confined space hazards. He emphasizes proper equipment lighting, rest and hydration, gas detection, and PPE to pr...
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Episode 19
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25:27
Foaming at the Pit: Causes, Consequences, and What We've Learned
Manure foam – what is it, why does it happen, and why should you care? In this episode, Dan Andersen breaks down the bubbling mystery of manure foam, the science, the risks, and the research. He also explores best practices to stay safe and inf...
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Episode 18
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47:45