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In Search of Soil

106 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 112 ratings

Exploring the mysteries of soil in search of answers that you can use in your garden or on your farm. Each week features scientists and experts sharing insights into topics like soil science, composting, cover cropping, biochar, no-till, and fungi, among other things! In Search of Soil is hosted and produced by Diego Footer.

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Episodes

Soil Macrofauna with Dr. Adriano Sofo - ISOS S2 #10

July 29, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we’re talking to Italian soil Scientist Dr. Adriano Sofo to shed some light on the importance of soil macrofauna, earthworms, beetles, ants, and the like, and their roles in building healthier soil for more sustainable agriculture. Dr. Adriano Sofo is an associate professor in the University of Basilicata in Matera, Italy. Cited more than four thousand times, his research interests include plant-soil interactions, biogeochemistry, and environmental bot...

The Science of EM (Essential Microorganisms) with Dr. Matthew Wood - ISOS S2 #9

July 22, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we’re talking to one of the pioneers in developing probiotic technology, Dr. Matthew Wood, to shed some light on what efficient microbes (EM) are, what they do to the soil, and how our soils can benefit from adding them. Dr. Matthew Wood earned his Bachelor’s degree in Soil and Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Missouri-Columbia and his Master’s degree working under Dr. Teruo Higa from the University of Ryukus in Okinawa, Japan. His work in p...

The Science of Biochar with Dr. Kurt Spokas - ISOS S2 #8

July 15, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we’re talking to soil scientist Dr. Kurt Spokas of the United States Department of Agriculture to walk us through what biochar is, what it can potentially do, and what its limitations are when it comes to applying it to agricultural production. Dr. Kurt Spokas is a soil scientist at the United States Department of Agriculture who has dedicated years of research on the impact of farming practices on the cycling of carbon, nitrogen, and other greenhouse ...

The Role of Clay in Soils with Dr. David Laird - ISOS S2 #7

July 08, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 131 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we’re talking to Dr. David Laird of Iowa State University to shed some light on what it means to have clay soil, what its benefits and drawbacks are on agricultural production, as well as de-mystifying some common misconceptions on clay soils. Dr. David Laird is a professor at Iowa State University Department of Agronomy. As a soil scientist, he has authored and co-authored more than 120 journal articles and book chapters on many subjects, most notably...

Applying Better Soil Microbes with Dr. Jane Fife - ISOS S2 #6

July 01, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 97.6 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we’re talking to 3Bar Biologic’s Dr. Jane Fife to shed some light on microbial biologics, realistic expectations of what they can do to our soils and our crops, and a little bit about the biological products industry. Dr. Jane Fife is the Chief Science Officer at 3Bar Biologics as well as an Adjunct Faculty at The Ohio State University. With more than twenty years of applied research experience, she is a proven leader in research in agricultural applic...

Benefits of Trichoderma with Dr. Gary Harman - ISOS S2 #5

June 24, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we have Dr. Gary Harman of Cornell University on the show to talk about what Trichoderma is, what it does to the soil and all the benefits that it brings to plants and crops. Dr. Gary Harman is a Professor Emeritus at Cornell University College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, School of Integrative Plant Science. His fields of specialization include biological control systems, plant-microbe interactions, and fungal genetics. With more than forty year...

Regenerative Soils with Dr. Gabe Kenne - ISOS S2 #4

June 17, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

In recent years, there’s been a visible shift of farmers and growers, especially the younger ones, moving into more regenerative agricultural practices. That as may be, there are still a sizeable amount of growers who are firm in their conventional practices for one reason or another. In this episode of In Search of Soil, we’re talking to Dr. Gabe Kenne of the University of South Carolina to share a bit about trialing different growing practices involving tillage, no-till, and cover crops,...

Soil Microbes with Dr. Paul Zorner - ISOS S2 #3

June 10, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 154 MB

As farmers and growers, one of the number one things we need to take good care of to ensure good production is our soil. Now, there are a ton of practices and amendments available that supposedly make our soils healthier, from compost to compost teas, to biochar, to a lot of other things. Consequently, one such amendment that’s coming more and more into light these past few years is live microbial amendments. Microbial amendments help both stimulate and improve the microbial fauna in the s...

Soil Humus with Dr. Johannes Lehman - ISOS S2 #2

June 03, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 149 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we have Dr. Johannes Lehmann, one of the leading scientists in the field of soil biogeochemistry. We’ll discuss and question everything we know—or think we know—about humus, biochar, and soil organic matter with insightful, thought-provoking discussions. Dr. Johannes Lehmann is a professor at Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with a profound interest in advancing studies on biogeochemical cycles of carbon and nutrient elements...

Biochar with Francesco Tortorici - ISOS S2 #1

May 27, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we have biochar scientist and citizen scientist advocate Francesco Tortorici to fill in those knowledge gaps and encourage you to push forward with being a responsible citizen scientist. Francesco Tortorici is an engineer by trade, and since 2014, he has worked with the Port Townsend designing and building biochar filters that remove heavy metals from stormwater runoffs. He and his wife Joan founded Olympic Biochar in 2015 to promote biochar and its be...

In Search Of Soil: Season 2 Starts Next Week!

May 20, 2023 13:00 - 1 minute - 2.81 MB

We're collecting a new batch of In Search Of Soil episodes! Season 2 starts next week. We know you'll love what comes next! Stay tuned for more deep-dive explorations into the science behind your soil! While you wait, we'd love for you to experience some of the other great stuff we have to offer: WATCH FULL EPISODES  YouTube https://bit.ly/watchISOS SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING   → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests   LEARN MORE   → All O...

In Search Of Soil: Season 2 Coming Soon!

May 13, 2023 13:00 - 1 minute - 2.66 MB

We're cultivating a new crop of In Search Of Soil episodes for you, and Season 2 is coming soon! Stay tuned for the next batch of explorations into the science behind your soil! While you wait, we'd love for you to experience some of the other great stuff we have to offer: WATCH FULL EPISODES  YouTube https://bit.ly/watchISOS SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING   → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests   LEARN MORE   → All Our Channels: https://gro...

In Search Of Soil: Season 2 Is On The Way!

May 06, 2023 13:00 - 1 minute - 2.68 MB

We're collecting a new batch of In Search Of Soil episodes! Season 2 is in the near future, and we know you'll love what comes next. Stay tuned for the next batch of deep-dive explorations into the science behind your soil! While you wait, we'd love for you to experience some of the other great stuff we have to offer: WATCH FULL EPISODES  YouTube https://bit.ly/watchISOS SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING   → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests   ...

Compost with Randy Ritchie - ISOS S1 #10

April 22, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 151 MB

We’ve heard and talked about compost and compost teas. We’ve also discussed all the different ways to make your own compost and compost teas. But say that you just don’t have the time to make your own - you’d probably just hop on over to the municipal composting site, grab a truckload, and go home.  How can you tell that the compost you got is actually good quality compost? Does it matter? Our guest, Randy Ritchie, will talk about exactly that topic and what it all means in this episode of...

Soil Carbon with Dr. Bruno Basso - ISOS S1 #9

April 15, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 172 MB

Carbon sequestration, carbon emission, carbon building. Soil carbon, organic carbon, and accessible carbon. They all keep popping up here and there in the farming space, but what exactly do they all mean? With carbon being thrown around everywhere, it’s understandable to get confused somewhere along the line. This is why today’s guest, Dr. Bruno Basso of Michigan State University, will shed some light and hopefully clear up the mist surrounding carbon, its different forms, and how signific...

Soil Nutrients with Dr. Buz Kloot - ISOS S1 #8

April 08, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 130 MB

What if your soil test just came back, and suddenly someone tells you that your soil’s nutrient values will stay consistent regardless of whether or not you put amendments? Understandably, you would find that hard to believe. You’d probably ask, where is it coming from, and where does it go? Today, we’re talking to Dr. Buz Kloot of Soil Health Lab to discuss just that. Dr. Buz Kloot began his professional career as a chemical engineer. He then joined the University of South Carolina in 1...

Mycology with Peter McCoy - ISOS S1 #7

April 01, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 184 MB

One of the members of the soil ecology that is mentioned on a generalized note is fungi. Although we recognize their importance, there aren’t a lot of specifics tied to mycology—and that’s because there’s still a lot we don’t know about them.  As a branch of science, mycology is still relatively new, and a lot less studied compared to other fields of study. Today, mycologist Peter McCoy sheds some more light on fungi from a deeply mycological perspective. Peter McCoy is a mycologist and ...

Nitrogen Fixation with Dr. Michael Miille - ISOS S1 #6

March 25, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 147 MB

With how far science has come, we’re still at odds in the face of finding the holy grail of agricultural research: finding nitrogen-fixing bacteria that affiliate with non-legumes. The search has been going on for 50 years with no luck. And this is where synthetic biology comes in. Synthetic biology strives to engineer beneficial microbes to give growers the same, or better, optimized solutions that traits and chemicals do.  So if we can’t find a naturally occurring nitrogen-fixing bacte...

Compost Tea with Troy Hinke - ISOS S1 #5

March 18, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 154 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we’ll get information about compost tea from soil consultant Troy Hinke. There is a multitude of soil amendments out there just bursting out of the catalogs, and each kind promises one, two, or a few things. Some are met with skepticism, while others are met with excitement. One of those things is compost tea. It’s one of the soil amendments that is sworn to by many farmers. But what is it, exactly? And what does it do? It’s promoted as an everythi...

Biochar With Kelpie Wilson - ISOS S1 #4

March 11, 2023 14:00 - 59 minutes - 82.7 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we’ll be learning information about biochar straight from a biochar expert, Kelpie Wilson. There are as many soil amendments out there as there is soil. Some of them are well-known and widely accepted, while others are a little bit more controversial because of the amount and quality of information readily available. One such amendment is biochar. With the amount of contradicting information available about biochar, it’s understandable to have some c...

Soil Microbiology With Dr. David Johnson - ISOS S1 #3

March 04, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 123 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we’re talking to microbiologist and co-creator of the Johnson-Su bioreactor, Dr. David Johnson about composting, fungal-dominated compost, and just how much compost you really need to help improve the soil and rebuild the microbial communities there.  Dr. David Johnson is an adjunct professor for the College of Agriculture at Chico State University and a Faculty Affiliate for the Center for Regenerative Agriculture. He has done numerous research on soil,...

Soil Health for Crops With Jim Hoorman - ISOS S1 #2

February 25, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 165 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we have farm educator Jim Hoorman of Hoorman Soil Health Services, and he’ll walk us through some of the questions you might have about tillage and soil compaction—what it is, how it happens, and how to remedy the problems along with a lot of talk on the many benefits of cover crops.  Follow Jim Hoorman - https://www.hoormansoilhealth.com/ WATCH FULL EPISODES  YouTube https://bit.ly/watchISOS SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING   → Shop: https://growepic.co/s...

Introducing: In Search of Soil

February 18, 2023 14:00 - 3 minutes - 5.87 MB

Welcome to the weird, mysterious world under our feet: the soil. Hosted by Diego Footer and a part of the Epic Gardening Podcast Network. In this show, you'll learn - and unlearn - crucial information about soil, directly from scientists, researchers, and other experts that call the soil their home. We hope you enjoy - and as always... Keep on growing.

Soil Science With Dr. Elaine Ingham - ISOS S1 #1

February 18, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 162 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we’ll be talking about the truths behind soil, breaking the myths behind it, and illuminating some interesting and intriguing ways to go about how to build soil. Our guest is one of the world’s leading soil biologists, Dr. Elaine Ingham, who will help us see soil in a new light.  Follow Dr. Elaine - https://www.soilfoodweb.com/ SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING   → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests   LEARN MORE ...

Dr. Adriano Sofo - Soil Marcofauna| In Search of Soil #20

September 01, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we’re talking to Italian soil Scientist Dr. Adriano Sofo to shed some light on the importance of soil macrofauna, earthworms, beetles, ants, and the like, and their roles in building healthier soil for more sustainable agriculture. Dr. Adriano Sofo is an assistant professor in the University of Basilicata in Matera, Italy. Cited more than four thousand times, his research interests include plant-soil interactions, biogeochemistry, and environmental bot...

Dr. Adriano Sofo - Soil Macrofauna| In Search of Soil #20

September 01, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we’re talking to Italian soil Scientist Dr. Adriano Sofo to shed some light on the importance of soil macrofauna, earthworms, beetles, ants, and the like, and their roles in building healthier soil for more sustainable agriculture. Dr. Adriano Sofo is an associate professor in the University of Basilicata in Matera, Italy. Cited more than four thousand times, his research interests include plant-soil interactions, biogeochemistry, and environmental bot...

Dr. Matthew Wood - The Science of EM (Essential Microorganisms) | In Search of Soil #19

August 25, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 86.8 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we’re talking to one of the pioneers in developing probiotic technology, Dr. Matthew Wood, to shed some light on what efficient microbes (EM) are, what they do to the soil, and how our soils can benefit from adding them. Dr. Matthew Wood earned his Bachelor’s degree in Soil and Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Missouri-Columbia and his Master’s degree working under Dr. Teruo Higa from the University of Ryukus in Okinawa, Japan. His work in p...

Dr. Kurt Spokas - The Science of Biochar | In Search of Soil #18

August 18, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we’re talking to soil scientist Dr. Kurt Spokas of the United States Department of Agriculture to walk us through what biochar is, what it can potentially do, and what its limitations are when it comes to applying it to agricultural production. Dr. Kurt Spokas is a soil scientist at the United States Department of Agriculture who has dedicated years of research on the impact of farming practices on the cycling of carbon, nitrogen, and other greenhouse ...

Dr. David Laird - The Role of Clay in Soils | In Search of Soil #17

August 11, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 131 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we’re talking to Dr. David Laird of Iowa State University to shed some light on what it means to have clay soil, what its benefits and drawbacks are on agricultural production, as well as de-mystifying some common misconceptions on clay soils. Dr. David Laird is a professor at Iowa State University Department of Agronomy. As a soil scientist, he has authored and co-authored more than 120 journal articles and book chapters on many subjects, most notably...

Dr. Jane Fife - Applying Better Soil Microbes | In Search of Soil #16

August 04, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 97.1 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we’re talking to 3Bar Biologic’s Dr. Jane Fife to shed some light on microbial biologics, realistic expectations of what they can do to our soils and our crops, and a little bit about the biological products industry. Dr. Jane Fife is the Chief Science Officer at 3Bar Biologics as well as an Adjunct Faculty at The Ohio State University. With more than twenty years of applied research experience, she is a proven leader in research in agricultural applic...

Dr. Gary Harman - Benefits of Trichoderma | In Search of Soil #15

July 28, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we have Dr. Gary Harman of Cornell University on the show to talk about what Trichoderma is, what it does to the soil and all the benefits that it brings to plants and crops. Dr. Gary Harman is a Professor Emeritus at Cornell University College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, School of Integrative Plant Science. His fields of specialization include biological control systems, plant-microbe interactions, and fungal genetics. With more than forty year...

Dr. Gabe Kenne - Regenerative Soils | In Search of Soil #14

July 21, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

In recent years, there’s been a visible shift of farmers and growers, especially the younger ones, moving into more regenerative agricultural practices. That as may be, there are still a sizeable amount of growers who are firm in their conventional practices for one reason or another. In this episode of In Search of Soil, we’re talking to Dr. Gabe Kenne of the University of South Carolina to share a bit about trialing different growing practices involving tillage, no-till, and cover crops,...

Dr. Paul Zorner - Soil Microbes | In Search of Soil #13

July 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 153 MB

As farmers and growers, one of the number one things we need to take good care of to ensure good production is our soil. Now, there are a ton of practices and amendments available that supposedly make our soils healthier, from compost to compost teas, to biochar, to a lot of other things. Consequently, one such amendment that’s coming more and more into light these past few years is live microbial amendments. Microbial amendments help both stimulate and improve the microbial fauna in the s...

Full Show: Dr. Paul Zorner - Soil Microbes | In Search of Soil #13

July 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 153 MB

As farmers and growers, one of the number one things we need to take good care of to ensure good production is our soil. Now, there are a ton of practices and amendments available that supposedly make our soils healthier, from compost to compost teas, to biochar, to a lot of other things. Consequently, one such amendment that’s coming more and more into light these past few years is live microbial amendments. Microbial amendments help both stimulate and improve the microbial fauna in the s...

Full Show: Johannes Lehman - Soil Humus | In Search of Soil #12

July 08, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 148 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we have Dr. Johannes Lehmann, one of the leading scientists in the field of soil biogeochemistry. We’ll be talking about and be questioning everything that we know—or think we know—about humus, biochar, and soil organic matter with insightful, thought-provoking discussions. Dr. Johannes Lehmann is a professor at Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with a profound interest in advancing studies on biogeochemical cycles of carbon a...

Dr. Johannes Lehman - Soil Humus | In Search of Soil #12

July 07, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 148 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we have Dr. Johannes Lehmann, one of the leading scientists in the field of soil biogeochemistry. We’ll be talking about and be questioning everything that we know—or think we know—about humus, biochar, and soil organic matter with insightful, thought-provoking discussions. Dr. Johannes Lehmann is a professor at Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with a profound interest in advancing studies on biogeochemical cycles of carbon a...

Full Show: Dr. Johannes Lehman - Soil Humus | In Search of Soil #12

July 07, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 148 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we have Dr. Johannes Lehmann, one of the leading scientists in the field of soil biogeochemistry. We’ll be talking about and be questioning everything that we know—or think we know—about humus, biochar, and soil organic matter with insightful, thought-provoking discussions. Dr. Johannes Lehmann is a professor at Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with a profound interest in advancing studies on biogeochemical cycles of carbon a...

Clip: Why Apply Biochar - Francesco Tortorici

June 30, 2021 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.11 MB

Francesco Tortorici talks about why you should consider applying biochar to the soil.  More on Francesco: https://www.olympicbiochar.com/ WATCH FULL EPISODES  YouTube https://bit.ly/watchISOS Follow Diego @diegofooter - https://www.instagram.com/diegofooter

Francesco Tortorici - Biochar | In Search of Soil #11

June 30, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we have biochar scientist and citizen scientist advocate Francesco Tortorici to fill in those knowledge gaps and encourage you to push forward with being a responsible citizen scientist. Francesco Tortorici is an engineer by trade, and since 2014, he has worked with the Port Townsend designing and building biochar filters that remove heavy metals from stormwater runoffs. He and his wife Joan founded Olympic Biochar in 2015 with the goals of promoting b...

Clip: Can Biochar Prevent Nutrients from Leaching? - Francesco Tortorici

June 30, 2021 09:00 - 3 minutes - 2.59 MB

Francesco Tortorici talks about how biochar can prevent nutrients from leaching out of the soil.  More on Francesco: https://www.olympicbiochar.com/ WATCH FULL EPISODES  YouTube https://bit.ly/watchISOS Follow Diego @diegofooter - https://www.instagram.com/diegofooter

Clips: Tips for Making Biochar in Cone Kiln - Francesco Tortorici

June 30, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.34 MB

Francesco Tortorici gives advice on making biochar in a cone kiln.  More on Francesco: https://www.olympicbiochar.com/ WATCH FULL EPISODES  YouTube https://bit.ly/watchISOS Follow Diego @diegofooter - https://www.instagram.com/diegofooter

Full Show: Francesco Tortorici - Biochar | In Search of Soil #11

June 30, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MB

In this episode of In Search of Soil, we have biochar scientist and citizen scientist advocate Francesco Tortorici to fill in those knowledge gaps and encourage you to push forward with being a responsible citizen scientist. Francesco Tortorici is an engineer by trade, and since 2014, he has worked with the Port Townsend designing and building biochar filters that remove heavy metals from stormwater runoffs. He and his wife Joan founded Olympic Biochar in 2015 with the goals of promoting b...

The Very Quick Podcast Update - Please Listen

December 23, 2020 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MB

Thanks for the support through the first 10 episodes.  Please take some time to rate and review the show on iTunes. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-search-of-soil/id1535285404   LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS: The No-Till Market Garden: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-no-till-market-garden-podcast/id1441886206 Farm Land: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/farm-land/id676930917 Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Li...

Clip: Have the Courage to Charge What You Need to For Your Product - Randy Ritchie

December 16, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.5 MB

Randy Ritchie, CEO, and founder of Malibu Compost talks about charging what you need to for your products. Learn about Malibu Compost - https://www.malibucompost.com/ WATCH FULL EPISODES  YouTube https://bit.ly/watchISOS Follow Diego @diegofooter - https://www.instagram.com/diegofooter

Clip: Advice for Starting Compost Business - Randy Ritchie

December 16, 2020 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.46 MB

Randy Ritchie, CEO, and founder of Malibu Compost gives advice on starting a compost business. Learn about Malibu Compost - https://www.malibucompost.com/ WATCH FULL EPISODES  YouTube https://bit.ly/watchISOS Follow Diego @diegofooter - https://www.instagram.com/diegofooter

Randy Ritchie - Compost | In Search of Soil #10

December 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 151 MB

We’ve heard and talked about compost and compost teas. We’ve also talked about all the different ways to go about making your own compost and compost teas. But say that you just don’t have the time to make your own, you’d probably just hop on over to the municipal composting site and grab a truckload and go home.  How can you tell that the compost you got is actually good quality compost? Does it matter? That’s what our guest, Randy Ritchie, is going to talk about in this episode of In Sea...

Clip: Why is Some Compost So Bad? - Randy Ritchie

December 16, 2020 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.02 MB

Randy Ritchie, CEO, and founder of Malibu Compost gives his thoughts on why some compost is so bad. Learn about Malibu Compost - https://www.malibucompost.com/ WATCH FULL EPISODES  YouTube https://bit.ly/watchISOS Follow Diego @diegofooter - https://www.instagram.com/diegofooter

Full Show: Randy Ritchie - Compost | In Search of Soil #10

December 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 151 MB

We’ve heard and talked about compost and compost teas. We’ve also talked about all the different ways to go about making your own compost and compost teas. But say that you just don’t have the time to make your own, you’d probably just hop on over to the municipal composting site and grab a truckload and go home.  How can you tell that the compost you got is actually good quality compost? Does it matter? That’s what our guest, Randy Ritchie, is going to talk about in this episode of In Sea...

Full Show: Dr. Bruno Basso - Soil Carbon | In Search of Soil #9

December 09, 2020 19:30 - 2 hours - 172 MB

Carbon sequestration, carbon emission, carbon building. Soil carbon, organic carbon, and accessible carbon. They all keep popping up here and there in the farming space, but what exactly do they all mean? With carbon being thrown around everywhere, it’s understandable to get confused somewhere along the line. Which is why today’s guest, Dr. Bruno Basso of Michigan State University, will shed some light and hopefully clear up the mist surrounding carbon, its different forms, and how signifi...

Dr. Bruno Basso - Soil Carbon | In Search of Soil #9

December 09, 2020 19:30 - 2 hours - 172 MB

Carbon sequestration, carbon emission, carbon building. Soil carbon, organic carbon, and accessible carbon. They all keep popping up here and there in the farming space, but what exactly do they all mean? With carbon being thrown around everywhere, it’s understandable to get confused somewhere along the line. Which is why today’s guest, Dr. Bruno Basso of Michigan State University, will shed some light and hopefully clear up the mist surrounding carbon, its different forms, and how signifi...