This special episode of the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast highlights insights from nine of this year’s guests who are driving innovation in regenerative farming. From practical techniques to transformative ideas, these clips showcase the power of regenerative practices to improve soils, ecosystems, and farm profitability. Featured Guests: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Rick Clark: No-till organic farming pioneer </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Erin Martin: Food as medicine advocate with FreshRX </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Dr. James White: Expert in plant-microbe symbiosis </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Amy Williams: Champion of regenerative cotton in fashion </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Keith Berns: Innovator in multi-species cover crops </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Marty Travis: Leader in community-focused farming </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Lana Shaw: Researcher advancing intercropping techniques </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Benny McLean: Regenerative citrus farmer </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Taimur Malik: Innovator transforming desert agriculture </li> </ul> Thank you to our listeners for supporting the podcast and for your commitment to advancing regenerative agriculture. Your curiosity and passion inspire these conversations, and we look forward to continuing this journey with you in the coming year! Additional Resources To listen to more episodes of the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, please visit: <a href= "https://regenerativeagriculturepodcast.com/">https://regenerativeagriculturepodcast.com/</a> About John Kempf John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA). A top expert in biological and regenerative farming, John founded AEA in 2006 to help fellow farmers by providing the education, tools, and strategies that will have a global effect on the food supply and those who grow it. Through intense study and the knowledge gleaned from many industry leaders, John is building a comprehensive systems-based approach to plant nutrition – a system solidly based on the sciences of plant physiology, mineral nutrition, and soil microbiology. Support For This Show & Helping You Grow Since 2006, AEA has been on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable with regenerative agriculture.  AEA works directly with growers to apply its unique line of liquid mineral crop nutrition products and biological inoculants. Informed by cutting-edge plant and soil data-gathering techniques, AEA’s science-based programs empower farm operations to meet the crop quality markers that matter the most. AEA has created real and lasting change on millions of acres with its products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers to produce healthier soil, stronger crops, and higher profits. Beyond working on the ground with growers, AEA leads in regenerative agriculture media and education, producing and distributing the popular and highly-regarded Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, inspiring webinars, and other educational content that serve as go-to resources for growers worldwide. Learn more about AEA’s regenerative programs and products: https://www.advancingecoag.com

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;This special episode of the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast highlights insights from nine of this year’s guests who are driving innovation in regenerative farming. From practical techniques to transformative ideas, these clips showcase the power of regenerative practices to improve soils, ecosystems, and farm profitability.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Featured Guests:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Rick Clark: No-till organic farming pioneer&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Erin Martin: Food as medicine advocate with FreshRX&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Dr. James White: Expert in plant-microbe symbiosis&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Amy Williams: Champion of regenerative cotton in fashion&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Keith Berns: Innovator in multi-species cover crops&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Marty Travis: Leader in community-focused farming&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Lana Shaw: Researcher advancing intercropping techniques&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Benny McLean: Regenerative citrus farmer&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Taimur Malik: Innovator transforming desert agriculture&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Thank you to our listeners for supporting the podcast and for your commitment to advancing regenerative agriculture. Your curiosity and passion inspire these conversations, and we look forward to continuing this journey with you in the coming year!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Resources&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; To listen to more episodes of the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, please visit: &lt;a href= "https://regenerativeagriculturepodcast.com/"&gt;https://regenerativeagriculturepodcast.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About John Kempf&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA). A top expert in biological and regenerative farming, John founded AEA in 2006 to help fellow farmers by providing the education, tools, and strategies that will have a global effect on the food supply and those who grow it.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Through intense study and the knowledge gleaned from many industry leaders, John is building a comprehensive systems-based approach to plant nutrition – a system solidly based on the sciences of plant physiology, mineral nutrition, and soil microbiology.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Support For This Show &amp; Helping You Grow&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Since 2006, AEA has been on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable with regenerative agriculture. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;AEA works directly with growers to apply its unique line of liquid mineral crop nutrition products and biological inoculants. Informed by cutting-edge plant and soil data-gathering techniques, AEA’s science-based programs empower farm operations to meet the crop quality markers that matter the most.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;AEA has created real and lasting change on millions of acres with its products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers to produce healthier soil, stronger crops, and higher profits.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Beyond working on the ground with growers, AEA leads in regenerative agriculture media and education, producing and distributing the popular and highly-regarded Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, inspiring webinars, and other educational content that serve as go-to resources for growers worldwide.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Learn more about AEA’s regenerative programs and products: https://www.advancingecoag.com&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

This special episode of the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast highlights insights from nine of this year’s guests who are driving innovation in regenerative farming. From practical techniques to transformative ideas, these clips showcase the power of...

Podcast Extra - Highlights from the Year

Del Ficke has revolutionized cattle breeding and soil regeneration practices during his decades of ranching. Del is the fourth generation to manage his family operation, Ficke Cattle Company, in Pleasant Hill, Nebraska, which was established in the late 1860s. He has carried on its legacy with a focus on sustainability and profitability. In 2015, he trademarked the Grazemaster breed, a composite of multiple breeds tailored for grazing efficiency and minimal reliance on external inputs. Del is also a founding member of the Graze Master Group which provides consulting services for farms and ranches, focusing on sustainable practices, optimizing resources, and fostering long-term profitability Del's journey began in conventional farming, but his experiences led him to question traditional methods that heavily relied on chemical inputs and intensive machinery. Transitioning to regenerative practices, he eliminated silage chopping and chemical fertilization, opting instead for rotational grazing and natural herd health management. In this episode, John and Del discuss:  <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Developing the Grazemaster breed to thrive on specific forage types and grazing systems</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Why Del transitioned from conventional farming to regenerative practices</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Implementing rotational grazing and prairie rehabilitation to restore native grasses </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Prioritizing natural selection for cattle traits such as calving ease and resilience</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Advocating for a mindset shift in agriculture, urging producers to question traditional practices and embrace innovation</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The interconnectedness of livestock, soil health, and community</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The economic and environmental benefits of regenerative practices</li> </ul> Additional ResourcesTo learn more about Del Ficke and Ficke Cattle Company, please visit: <a href= "https://www.fickecattle.com/">https://www.fickecattle.com/</a> To learn more about the Graze Masters Group, please visit: <a href= "https://www.grazemastergroup.com/">https://www.grazemastergroup.com/</a> About John KempfJohn Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA). A top expert in biological and regenerative farming, John founded AEA in 2006 to help fellow farmers by providing the education, tools, and strategies that will have a global effect on the food supply and those who grow it. Through intense study and the knowledge gleaned from many industry leaders, John is building a comprehensive systems-based approach to plant nutrition – a system solidly based on the sciences of plant physiology, mineral nutrition, and soil microbiology. Support For This Show & Helping You GrowSince 2006, AEA has been on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable with regenerative agriculture.  AEA works directly with growers to apply its unique line of liquid mineral crop nutrition products and biological inoculants. Informed by cutting-edge plant and soil data-gathering techniques, AEA’s science-based programs empower farm operations to meet the crop quality markers that matter the most. AEA has created real and lasting change on millions of acres with its products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers to produce healthier soil, stronger crops, and higher profits. Beyond working on the ground with growers, AEA leads in regenerative agriculture media and education, producing and distributing the popular and highly-regarded Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, inspiring webinars, and other educational content that serve as go-to resources for growers worldwide. Learn more about AEA’s regenerative programs and products: https://www.advancingecoag.com

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Del Ficke has revolutionized cattle breeding and soil regeneration practices during his decades of ranching. Del is the fourth generation to manage his family operation, Ficke Cattle Company, in Pleasant Hill, Nebraska, which was established in the late 1860s. He has carried on its legacy with a focus on sustainability and profitability. In 2015, he trademarked the Grazemaster breed, a composite of multiple breeds tailored for grazing efficiency and minimal reliance on external inputs. Del is also a founding member of t&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;he Graze Master Group which provides consulting services for farms and ranches, focusing on sustainable practices, optimizing resources, and fostering long-term profitability&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Del's journey began in conventional farming, but his experiences led him to question traditional methods that heavily relied on chemical inputs and intensive machinery. Transitioning to regenerative practices, he eliminated silage chopping and chemical fertilization, opting instead for rotational grazing and natural herd health management.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;In this episode, John and Del discuss: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;Developing the Grazemaster breed to thrive on specific forage types and grazing systems&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;Why Del transitioned from conventional farming to regenerative practices&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;Implementing rotational grazing and prairie rehabilitation to restore native grasses &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;Prioritizing natural selection for cattle traits such as calving ease and resilience&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;Advocating for a mindset shift in agriculture, urging producers to question traditional practices and embrace innovation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;The interconnectedness of livestock, soil health, and community&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;The economic and environmental benefits of regenerative practices&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Resources&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;To learn more about Del Ficke and Ficke Cattle Company, please visit:&lt;/span&gt; &lt;a href= "https://www.fickecattle.com/"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;https://www.fickecattle.com/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;To learn more about the Graze Masters Group, please visit: &lt;a href= "https://www.grazemastergroup.com/"&gt;https://www.grazemastergroup.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About John Kempf&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA). A top expert in biological and regenerative farming, John founded AEA in 2006 to help fellow farmers by providing the education, tools, and strategies that will have a global effect on the food supply and those who grow it.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Through intense study and the knowledge gleaned from many industry leaders, John is building a comprehensive systems-based approach to plant nutrition – a system solidly based on the sciences of plant physiology, mineral nutrition, and soil microbiology.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Support For This Show &amp; Helping You Grow&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Since 2006, AEA has been on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable with regenerative agriculture. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;AEA works directly with growers to apply its unique line of liquid mineral crop nutrition products and biological inoculants. Informed by cutting-edge plant and soil data-gathering techniques, AEA’s science-based programs empower farm operations to meet the crop quality markers that matter the most.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;AEA has created real and lasting change on millions of acres with its products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers to produce healthier soil, stronger crops, and higher profits.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Beyond working on the ground with growers, AEA leads in regenerative agriculture media and education, producing and distributing the popular and highly-regarded Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, inspiring webinars, and other educational content that serve as go-to resources for growers worldwide.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Learn more about AEA’s regenerative programs and products: https://www.advancingecoag.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Del Ficke has revolutionized cattle breeding and soil regeneration practices during his decades of ranching. Del is the fourth generation to manage his family operation, Ficke Cattle Company, in Pleasant Hill, Nebraska, which was established in the...

Episode 138: Regenerative Grazing and Cattle Breeding with Del Ficke

Dan Brown is a fifth-generation farmer who grows hazelnuts in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, the primary hazelnut-growing region in the United States. Dan is always experimenting with new growing methods, and views failures as opportunities for learning and growth. This perspective has led to significant successes, such as improving yields while reducing input costs and demonstrating the potential for regenerative practices in hazelnut farming. In this episode, John and Dan discuss:  <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Farming hazelnuts in Oregon’s unique microclimate </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Tackling soil compaction, erosion, and disease resistance </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Using sap analysis and foliar feeding to optimize crop health </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Testing new ideas on small scales despite potential failures </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Dealing with shifts in market demands </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Reducing nitrogen applications  </li> </ul> About John Kempf John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA). A top expert in biological and regenerative farming, John founded AEA in 2006 to help fellow farmers by providing the education, tools, and strategies that will have a global effect on the food supply and those who grow it. Through intense study and the knowledge gleaned from many industry leaders, John is building a comprehensive systems-based approach to plant nutrition – a system solidly based on the sciences of plant physiology, mineral nutrition, and soil microbiology. Support For This Show & Helping You Grow Since 2006, AEA has been on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable with regenerative agriculture.  AEA works directly with growers to apply its unique line of liquid mineral crop nutrition products and biological inoculants. Informed by cutting-edge plant and soil data-gathering techniques, AEA’s science-based programs empower farm operations to meet the crop quality markers that matter the most. AEA has created real and lasting change on millions of acres with its products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers to produce healthier soil, stronger crops, and higher profits. Beyond working on the ground with growers, AEA leads in regenerative agriculture media and education, producing and distributing the popular and highly-regarded Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, inspiring webinars, and other educational content that serve as go-to resources for growers worldwide. Learn more about AEA’s regenerative programs and products: https://www.advancingecoag.com

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Dan Brown is a fifth-generation farmer who grows hazelnuts in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, the primary hazelnut-growing region in the United States. Dan is always experimenting with new growing methods, and views failures as opportunities for learning and growth. This perspective has led to significant successes, such as improving yields while reducing input costs and demonstrating the potential for regenerative practices in hazelnut farming.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In this episode, John and Dan discuss: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Farming hazelnuts in Oregon’s unique microclimate&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Tackling soil compaction, erosion, and disease resistance&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Using sap analysis and foliar feeding to optimize crop health&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Testing new ideas on small scales despite potential failures&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Dealing with shifts in market demands&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Reducing nitrogen applications &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About John Kempf&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA). A top expert in biological and regenerative farming, John founded AEA in 2006 to help fellow farmers by providing the education, tools, and strategies that will have a global effect on the food supply and those who grow it.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Through intense study and the knowledge gleaned from many industry leaders, John is building a comprehensive systems-based approach to plant nutrition – a system solidly based on the sciences of plant physiology, mineral nutrition, and soil microbiology.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Support For This Show &amp; Helping You Grow&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Since 2006, AEA has been on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable with regenerative agriculture. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;AEA works directly with growers to apply its unique line of liquid mineral crop nutrition products and biological inoculants. Informed by cutting-edge plant and soil data-gathering techniques, AEA’s science-based programs empower farm operations to meet the crop quality markers that matter the most.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;AEA has created real and lasting change on millions of acres with its products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers to produce healthier soil, stronger crops, and higher profits.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Beyond working on the ground with growers, AEA leads in regenerative agriculture media and education, producing and distributing the popular and highly-regarded Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, inspiring webinars, and other educational content that serve as go-to resources for growers worldwide.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Learn more about AEA’s regenerative programs and products: https://www.advancingecoag.com&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Dan Brown is a fifth-generation farmer who grows hazelnuts in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, the primary hazelnut-growing region in the United States. Dan is always experimenting with new growing methods, and views failures as opportunities for...

Episode 137: Reducing Inputs Through Timed Nutrient Management with Dan Brown

Frederik Larsen is a Danish agronomist who assists farmers in Denmark and Eastern Europe to transition toward no-till systems, cover cropping, and diverse crop rotations. Frederik also practices what he preaches on his family farm, using it as a testing ground for innovative practices like relay planting and companion planting. His work focuses on maximizing sunlight capture, increasing biomass, and enhancing soil carbon cycling in Denmark's climate, characterized by short growing seasons and limited winter sunlight. In this episode, John and Frederik discuss: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Implementing relay planting for short growing seasons </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Using cover crops to improve nutrient availability for spring planting </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The benefits of applying nitrogen both early in the season and later via foliar feeding </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Innovative companion planting techniques </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Ecosystem benefits and the overall value of alfalfa forage </li> </ul> Additional Resources To follow Frederik and his journey, please visit: https://x.com/fredvlarsen About John Kempf John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA). A top expert in biological and regenerative farming, John founded AEA in 2006 to help fellow farmers by providing the education, tools, and strategies that will have a global effect on the food supply and those who grow it.​ Through intense study and the knowledge gleaned from many industry leaders, John is building a comprehensive systems-based approach to plant nutrition – a system solidly based on the sciences of plant physiology, mineral nutrition, and soil microbiology. Support For This Show & Helping You Grow Since 2006, AEA has been on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable with regenerative agriculture.  AEA works directly with growers to apply its unique line of liquid mineral crop nutrition products and biological inoculants. Informed by cutting-edge plant and soil data-gathering techniques, AEA’s science-based programs empower farm operations to meet the crop quality markers that matter the most. AEA has created real and lasting change on millions of acres with its products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers to produce healthier soil, stronger crops, and higher profits. Beyond working on the ground with growers, AEA leads in regenerative agriculture media and education, producing and distributing the popular and highly-regarded Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, inspiring webinars, and other educational content that serve as go-to resources for growers worldwide. Learn more about AEA’s regenerative programs and products: https://www.advancingecoag.com

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Frederik Larsen is a Danish agronomist who assists farmers in Denmark and Eastern Europe to transition toward no-till systems, cover cropping, and diverse crop rotations. Frederik also practices what he preaches on his family farm, using it as a testing ground for innovative practices like relay planting and companion planting.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;His work focuses on maximizing sunlight capture, increasing biomass, and enhancing soil carbon cycling in Denmark's climate, characterized by short growing seasons and limited winter sunlight.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In this episode, John and Frederik discuss:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Implementing relay planting for short growing seasons&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Using cover crops to improve nutrient availability for spring planting&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The benefits of applying nitrogen both early in the season and later via foliar feeding&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Innovative companion planting techniques&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Ecosystem benefits and the overall value of alfalfa forage&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Resources&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; To follow Frederik and his journey, please visit: https://x.com/fredvlarsen&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About John Kempf&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA). A top expert in biological and regenerative farming, John founded AEA in 2006 to help fellow farmers by providing the education, tools, and strategies that will have a global effect on the food supply and those who grow it.​&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Through intense study and the knowledge gleaned from many industry leaders, John is building a comprehensive systems-based approach to plant nutrition – a system solidly based on the sciences of plant physiology, mineral nutrition, and soil microbiology.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Support For This Show &amp; Helping You Grow&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Since 2006, AEA has been on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable with regenerative agriculture. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;AEA works directly with growers to apply its unique line of liquid mineral crop nutrition products and biological inoculants. Informed by cutting-edge plant and soil data-gathering techniques, AEA’s science-based programs empower farm operations to meet the crop quality markers that matter the most.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;AEA has created real and lasting change on millions of acres with its products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers to produce healthier soil, stronger crops, and higher profits.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Beyond working on the ground with growers, AEA leads in regenerative agriculture media and education, producing and distributing the popular and highly-regarded Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, inspiring webinars, and other educational content that serve as go-to resources for growers worldwide.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Learn more about AEA’s regenerative programs and products: https://www.advancingecoag.com&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Frederik Larsen is a Danish agronomist who assists farmers in Denmark and Eastern Europe to transition toward no-till systems, cover cropping, and diverse crop rotations. Frederik also practices what he preaches on his family farm, using it as a...

Episode 136: Working With Unique Climate Conditions with Frederik Larsen

Gabe Brown is a renowned advocate and practitioner of regenerative agriculture from North Dakota, who runs Brown’s Ranch and is the co-founder of Understanding Ag. He is recognized for his innovative approach to farming, focusing on enhancing soil health, reducing dependency on synthetic inputs, and using sustainable practices.  Gabe transitioned to regenerative agriculture after experiencing years of poor crop yields due to extreme weather events. Today, Brown’s Ranch consists of several thousand acres of native perennial rangeland along with perennial pastureland and cropland. Their ranch focuses on farming and ranching in nature's image where he demonstrates holistic, eco-friendly farming practices and educates others on the benefits of regenerative methods.  In this episode, John and Gabe discuss: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The importance of ongoing education in agriculture, specifically in soil health and ecosystems  </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Maintaining an open-mind to avoid divisiveness in the regenerative agriculture community </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Adapting agricultural practices based on each grower's unique environment, economic, and family </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Taking a gradual approach to reducing chemicals on farms </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The importance of soil biology and mycorrhizal fungi </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How learning from a hands-on approach allows farmers to see benefits on their own land </li> </ul> Additional Resources To learn more about Gabe and Brown’s Ranch, please visit: <a href= "https://brownsranch.us/">https://brownsranch.us/ </a>To learn more about Understanding Ag, please visit: https://understandingag.com/ About John Kempf John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA). A top expert in biological and regenerative farming, John founded AEA in 2006 to help fellow farmers by providing the education, tools, and strategies that will have a global effect on the food supply and those who grow it. Through intense study and the knowledge gleaned from many industry leaders, John is building a comprehensive systems-based approach to plant nutrition – a system solidly based on the sciences of plant physiology, mineral nutrition, and soil microbiology. Support For This Show & Helping You Grow Since 2006, AEA has been on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable with regenerative agriculture.  AEA works directly with growers to apply its unique line of liquid mineral crop nutrition products and biological inoculants. Informed by cutting-edge plant and soil data-gathering techniques, AEA’s science-based programs empower farm operations to meet the crop quality markers that matter the most. AEA has created real and lasting change on millions of acres with its products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers to produce healthier soil, stronger crops, and higher profits. Beyond working on the ground with growers, AEA leads in regenerative agriculture media and education, producing and distributing the popular and highly-regarded Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, inspiring webinars, and other educational content that serve as go-to resources for growers worldwide. Learn more about AEA’s regenerative programs and products: https://www.advancingecoag.com

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Gabe Brown is a renowned advocate and practitioner of regenerative agriculture from North Dakota, who runs Brown’s Ranch and is the co-founder of Understanding Ag. He is recognized for his innovative approach to farming, focusing on enhancing soil health, reducing dependency on synthetic inputs, and using sustainable practices. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Gabe transitioned to regenerative agriculture after experiencing years of poor crop yields due to extreme weather events. Today, Brown’s Ranch consists of several thousand acres of native perennial rangeland along with perennial pastureland and cropland. Their ranch focuses on farming and ranching in nature's image where he demonstrates holistic, eco-friendly farming practices and educates others on the benefits of regenerative methods. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In this episode, John and Gabe discuss:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The importance of ongoing education in agriculture, specifically in soil health and ecosystems &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Maintaining an open-mind to avoid divisiveness in the regenerative agriculture community&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Adapting agricultural practices based on each grower's unique environment, economic, and family&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Taking a gradual approach to reducing chemicals on farms&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The importance of soil biology and mycorrhizal fungi&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;How learning from a hands-on approach allows farmers to see benefits on their own land&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Resources&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; To learn more about Gabe and Brown’s Ranch, please visit: &lt;a href= "https://brownsranch.us/"&gt;https://brownsranch.us/&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;To learn more about Understanding Ag, please visit: https://understandingag.com/&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;About John Kempf&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA). A top expert in biological and regenerative farming, John founded AEA in 2006 to help fellow farmers by providing the education, tools, and strategies that will have a global effect on the food supply and those who grow it.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Through intense study and the knowledge gleaned from many industry leaders, John is building a comprehensive systems-based approach to plant nutrition – a system solidly based on the sciences of plant physiology, mineral nutrition, and soil microbiology.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Support For This Show &amp; Helping You Grow&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Since 2006, AEA has been on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable with regenerative agriculture. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;AEA works directly with growers to apply its unique line of liquid mineral crop nutrition products and biological inoculants. Informed by cutting-edge plant and soil data-gathering techniques, AEA’s science-based programs empower farm operations to meet the crop quality markers that matter the most.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;AEA has created real and lasting change on millions of acres with its products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers to produce healthier soil, stronger crops, and higher profits.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Beyond working on the ground with growers, AEA leads in regenerative agriculture media and education, producing and distributing the popular and highly-regarded Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, inspiring webinars, and other educational content that serve as go-to resources for growers worldwide.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Learn more about AEA’s regenerative programs and products: https://www.advancingecoag.com&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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