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 • 25 episodes
Talkin' Crap
Latest Episodes
Circles on the Map: What GIS Tells Us About Manure and Cropland in Iowa
Dan Andersen is joined by Cain Bynum to discuss the spatial analysis of manure management in Iowa using GIS to align manure nutrients with crop demand.
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Episode 25
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28:57
From River to Tap: How Iowa Turns Water into Drinking Water
This month on Talkin' Crap, Dan Andersen sits down with Christina Murphy, General Manager of West Des Moines Water Works, to discuss how urban drinking water is treated, monitored, and delivered safely to the public.They also explore the...
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Episode 24
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26:28
From Uncertainty to Insight: Handling Manure Nitrogen Variability
In this episode, Dan Andersen discusses the challenges and uncertainties in manure management related to the variability in manure nitrogen content.
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Episode 23
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27:02
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