POPagriculture

Fear is hard-wired into our biology and an integral part of survival. It can, however, become a debilitating force when it is out of proportion to the threat. In this episode, Steve talks about the fe...

28 Helmi 20190s

Sit back, relax and let Steve take you back to the early days of plant biotechnology! From the first breakthrough to the early pioneers of genetic engineering, Steve takes listeners on a journey to hi...

14 Helmi 20190s

Bonus POPagriculture episode! Steve chats with Zach Jacobs of Agriculture Future of America about how a new generation of ag students approach farming, what they’re bringing to the table and what make...

31 Tammi 20190s

Since most of agriculture is inextricably linked to the sunlight, rainfall and temperature patterns that occur in any given geography and at any time, what are the potential impacts of climate change ...

6 Joulu 20180s

Ever try finding a needle in the haystack? It’s a bit like creating safe, effective and timely pesticides to manage insects, crop disease and fungus in the field. In this episode, Steve addresses the ...

22 Marras 20180s

There are a lot of “what ifs” in life and farming is no exception. In this episode, Steve presents a “what if” scenario, discussing an apple grower, what would occur if they didn’t keep up with pest c...

8 Marras 20180s

And, just like that, a new crop was born…well, not exactly. Steve discusses a crop that has been around since the 1970s, become an important part of the modern food supply and has real “star power” – ...

25 Loka 20180s

What exactly is sustainability and how has the conversation around agricultural sustainability evolved over the years? Steve explores this topic and reminds us that we all have a stake in sustainabili...

11 Loka 20180s