Bedste Usda Ars-podcasts (2024)

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Season 8: Wearable Science | Episode 7: Back to the Future with Hemp 10:57

12h ago10:57

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Is hemp the plant of the future? See if this crop, which has been around for thousands of years, will find its place in the US agricultural marketplace. Connect with us: Twitter: @USDA_ARS Facebook: @AgriculturalResearchService LinkedIn: @usda-arsAf USDA Agricultural Research Service

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Below the Surface: Measuring soil compaction at field scale with Diana Salguero 14:26

1d ago14:26

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WSU graduate student Diana Salguero shares her research into soil compaction and soil properties that impact crop performance. Resources:Soil Health: soilhealth.wsu.eduSoil Health, Compaction: soilhealth.wsu.edu/compactionContact information: Dr. Haly Neely: cahnrs.wsu.edu/people-directory/people/wsu-profile/h.neely/Episode Transcription: smallgrai…

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The New Face of Anti-Ag Pseudoscience - Vance Crowe 47:18

3d ago47:18

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In this conversation, Dr. Kevin Folta and Vance Crowe discuss the evolving landscape of agriculture communication, the rise of pseudoscience, and the cultural shifts affecting public trust in science. Vance shares his journey from working at Monsanto to founding Legacy Interviews, emphasizing the importance of capturing personal stories. They explo…

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Season 8: Wearable Science | Episode 6: Spotting A Good Hide 8:01

7d ago8:01

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Get the inside story of how ARS researchers created an automated, objective method for detecting imperfections on a hide - a method that greatly benefits U.S. leather producers. Connect with us: Twitter: @USDA_ARS Facebook: @AgriculturalResearchService LinkedIn: @usda-arsAf USDA Agricultural Research Service

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Biotech Enhancement of Protein in World Staple Crops - Dr. Ling Li 28:45

10d ago28:45

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Protein is essential for normal human development and physiology, yet is a significant global deficiency. World food staple crops like rice, wheat, cassava, and potato have relatively protein levels, yet constitute a significant portion of calories consumed. Dr. Ling Li of Mississippi State University has identified that overexpression of a gene ca…

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Season 8: Wearable Science | Episode 5: Breaktime 2:07

14d ago2:07

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Learn about scientific breakthroughs from ARS. Check out jeans that don’t scratch, insect repellents made from natural ingredients, and the Super Slurper! Connect with us: Twitter: @USDA_ARS Facebook: @AgriculturalResearchService LinkedIn: @usda-arsAf USDA Agricultural Research Service

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The next generation of falling numbers techology with Anna Carroll 11:23

15d ago11:23

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WSU graduate student Anna Carroll joins the Wheat Beat Podcast to share a progress update on the new falling numbers rapid test technology.Resources:FFAR project information: smallgrains.wsu.edu/ffar (coming soon!)The upsides of a Falling Numbers immunoassay rapid test with Dr. Amber Hauvermale: https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp165/Evaluating Grain Q…

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Season 8: Wearable Science | Episode 4: Preparing For Combat 7:13

21d ago7:13

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ARS is showing its military might by developing insect-repellent treatments that could be applied to service member uniforms to protect our brave men and women from a mighty but tiny enemy. Connect with us: Twitter: @USDA_ARS Facebook: @AgriculturalResearchService LinkedIn: @usda-arsAf USDA Agricultural Research Service

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Season 8: Wearable Science | Episode 3: Turning Down the Flames 9:46

28d ago9:46

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What if your clothes were naturally flame-retardant, and that protection were durable enough to remain effective after multiple washes? Well, that’s just what ARS researchers are striving for, and they may have achieved half their goal with this groundbreaking finding. Check out this cool video comparing fire-resistant cotton vs regular cotton in f…

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From Field to Flour: The hows and whys of certified seed with WSCIA 21:21

29d ago21:21

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The Washington State Crop Improvement Association visits the Wheat Beat podcast to share why certified seed and ensuring varietal purity are important for maintaining high-quality grain in the PNW.Resources:Washington State Crop Improvement Association: washingtoncrop.comContact information: Aaron Jeschke, Assistant Manager, Washington State Crop I…

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Season 8: Wearable Science | Episode 2: Getting Cozy with Wool 6:51

1M ago6:51

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Did you know that many of the advances in wool and leather clothing were developed in Wyndmoor, PA, including a technique to get rid of the yellowing of wool? Connect with us: Twitter: @USDA_ARS Facebook: @AgriculturalResearchService LinkedIn: @usda-arsAf USDA Agricultural Research Service

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Season 8: Wearable Science | Episode 1: COVID-Busting Clothing 13:24

1M ago13:24

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Learn how ARS researchers in New Orleans are finding innovative ways to enhance masks, clothing, and other wearable materials that help protect against coronavirus. Connect with us: Twitter: @USDA_ARS Facebook: @AgriculturalResearchService LinkedIn: @usda-arsAf USDA Agricultural Research Service

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Digging Into the Effects of Biosolids on Eastern Washington Soils with Dr. Deirdre Griffin LaHue 17:32

1M ago17:32

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This episode digs into the use of biosolids as a soil amendment and how they improve soil functioning and crop productivity with Dr. Deirdre Griffin LaHue.Resources:https://labs.wsu.edu/soilhealth-nwrec/home-page/research-projects/research-biosolids/PNW 508: Fertilizing with Biosolids: extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pub/pnw-508-fertilizing-bioso…

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Season 7: Sports and Science 1:10:42

2M ago1:10:42

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Every part of a sport, from the clothing to the equipment, even to the playing field, has been enhanced by science. In this podcast, we look at how agricultural science has impacted sports, like how hydration can affect an athlete, not only physically but psychologically; and how nanoparticles can help uniforms control sweat and odor. We’ll also lo…

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Season 7: Sports and Science | Episode 7: Nutrition is Part of Training Too 18:24

2M ago18:24

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Wendy Shaw, a registered dietitian formerly with the National Agricultural Library, discusses the importance of nutrition, from the world’s elite athletes to the weekend warriors. Give it a listen. Connect with us: Twitter: @USDA_ARS Facebook: @AgriculturalResearchService LinkedIn: @usda-arsAf USDA Agricultural Research Service

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Season 7: Sports and Science || Episode 6: Good Leather 9:38

2M ago9:38

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The leather industry in the United States, while not as prosperous as in days past, is still a significant market in textiles, clothing, and sports. ARS researchers have answered the bell time and time again over the years to make leather processing safer, more efficient, and more profitable. Connect with us: Twitter: @USDA_ARS Facebook: @Agricultu…

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The significance of fungicide alternatives in winter wheat production with Aaron Esser 19:00

2M ago19:00

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WSU Extension's Aaron Esser shares results from a long-term fungicide and fungicide alternative study in winter wheat production.Resources:Wilke Research and Extension Farm: extension.wsu.edu/lincoln-adams/agriculture-2-farm-stress-suicide-prevention/wilke-research-and-extension-farm/Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Association: directseed.orgContact …

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The GMO Tree You Never Heard About - Dr. Chris Dardick, USDA/ARS 34:14

2M ago34:14

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We regularly discuss a small suite of commercial crops that have been genetically enhanced with transgenes. However, one additional genotype was transformed long ago, and approved for use in the USA, Canada and EU-- but nobody talks about it much. It is the plum resistant to plum pox virus (PPV), a devastating virus of stonefruits. While rare in th…

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Season 7: Sports and Science || Episode 5: Turf Battles 9:18

2M ago9:18

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Did you know ARS has been developing natural turf cultivars since the 1940s? And this has led to improved playing surfaces on golf courses all across the country. Connect with us: Twitter: @USDA_ARS Facebook: @AgriculturalResearchService LinkedIn: @usda-arsAf USDA Agricultural Research Service

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Anti-GMO Hawaii Memories; A Career in Ag Science - Dr. Steve Savage 59:17

2M ago59:17

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In 2013 a number of county ordinances sought to end the use of biotech crops on various Hawaiian islands. Hawaii's warm year-'round climate permits several corn seasons a year, so seed corn for the mainland is produced in these locations. However, these technologies are not appreciated by a subset of the population, who see these companies as poiso…

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Season 7: Sports & Science | Episode 4: Break Time - True or False about Nutrition 3:23

2M ago3:23

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Are apples good for you to eat before or during an athletic event? How about bananas? When should you consume sports drinks. Find out these answers and more in our fun true or false episode. Connect with us: Twitter: @USDA_ARS Facebook: @AgriculturalResearchService LinkedIn: @usda-arsAf USDA Agricultural Research Service

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Cold tolerance, spring growth, and their impact on winter wheat yield with Adele Jamalzei 15:35

2M ago15:35

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WSU Ph.D. student Adele Jamalzei discusses research being done at WSU about the relationships between cold tolerance and optimal spring growth on winter wheat. Resources:Dr. Arron Carter’s webpage: cahnrs.wsu.edu/people-directory/people/wsu-profile/ahcarter/WSU Crop Breeding: css.wsu.edu/research/crops/breeding/Contact information: Adele Jamalzei: …

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Enabling Local Production of Protein Therapeutics - Dr. Kerry Love, Sunflower Therapeutics 34:53

2M ago34:53

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Great products and ideas are everywhere, yet limited by the ability to actually produce them in needed quantitites. The technologies from Sunflower Therapeutics enable bioprocess applications throughout the globe in a deployable unit with a small footprint. Dr. Kerry Love describes the technology and it's applications, along with the philosophy of …

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Season 7: Sports and Science | Episode 3: Taking the Smell Out of Sports 7:56

3M ago7:56

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Nanoparticles help protect your body from germs and other microbials, it also fights body odor, especially from sweating. ARS researchers have figured out a better way for for attaching nanoparticles to clothing. Connect with us: Twitter: @USDA_ARS Facebook: @AgriculturalResearchService LinkedIn: @usda-ars…

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Measuring the Health of T-Cells - Dr. Nigel McCracken, Virax Biolabs 50:35

3M ago50:35

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T-cells are a critical part of the adaptive immune system, actively targeting problematic invaders. From pathogens to cancers, T-cells seek and destroy potentially dangerous cells, and maintain a memory of their presence. In today's episode Dr. Nigel McCracken describes this part of the adaptive immune system and how Virax Biolabs is using speciali…

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Season 7: Sports and Science | Episode 2: Stay Hydrated 9:08

3M ago9:08

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Hydration is so important to our bodies during exercise, perhaps more important than the exercise itself. Not properly hydrating during athletic competitions or every day exercising – even walking – can have damaging effects on our bodies. Of course, there are the physical effects, such as fatigue, exhaustion, and heat stroke. But there are also ps…

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Researching herbicide tolerance in winter wheat breeding with Melinda Zubrod 18:12

3M ago18:12

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Ph.D. student Melinda Zubrod joins the Wheat Beat podcast to share research conducted as part of the WSU Winter Wheat Breeding Program. Resources: Lind Dryland Field Day abstracts: s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/3122/2024/05/FDA-2024-complete.pdfWSU Phenomics Lab: labs.wsu.edu/sankaran-phenomics/undergrad-research-exp/phenomics-in-wheat-breeding-progr…

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Resistance to Correction, Breaking Trust in Science - Drs. Andrea Love and Nicole Keller 44:04

3M ago44:04

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Disinformation clouds the public understanding of science, especially technology in agriculture and medicine. So when a leading journal publishes false information, academic experts have an obligation to help correct the process. This may be done via a variety of methods, but cordial and collegial discussion is the first step. When that fails, note…

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Season 7: Sports and Science | Episode 1: Batter Up 13:08

3M ago13:08

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The sport of baseball is woven into America’s culture like the uniforms worn by the players. Baseball has been around for nearly 150 years, and in that time we’ve seen plenty of home run sluggers, from Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron to Alex Rodriguez and Ken Griffey, Jr., to todays mashers like Aaron Judge and Mike Trout. Did you know that most professio…

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Season 6: Aquaculture 50:22

3M ago50:22

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On this season of Science in Your Shopping Cart, we take a deep dive in to seafood production in the U.S. Learn how research facilities across the country are developing new fish farming techniques, new strains of fish, are keeping fish healthy, and creating more sustainable methods for raising finfish and shellfish. Connect with us: Twitter: @USDA…

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Season 6: Aquaculture | Episode 9: West Coast Shellfish Represent! 6:32

3M ago6:32

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Learn how ARS scientists are working with Oregon State University to produce new strains of the Pacific Oyster and protect them from a serious disease that’s recently been invading our waters. Connect with us: Twitter: @USDA_ARS Facebook: @AgriculturalResearchService LinkedIn: @usda-arsAf USDA Agricultural Research Service

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Introducing Dr. Olivia Landau, a new USDA-ARS weed scientist 21:44

3M ago21:44

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This episode introduces Dr. Olivia Landau, a new research weed scientist with the USDA-ARS Wheat Health, Genetics, and Quality Research in Pullman, Washington. Resources:USDA-ARS Wheat Health, Genetics, and Quality Research: ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/pullman-wa/whgq/Pacific Northwest Herbicide Resistance Initiative: pnwhri.orgContact informati…

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Season 6: Aquaculture | Episode 8: East Coast Shellfish Represent! 5:08

4M ago5:08

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An east coast perspective on how important shellfish are to our agriculture ecosystem and how their sustainability and low environmental impact makes the shellfish market the wave of the future. Connect with us: Twitter: @USDA_ARS Facebook: @AgriculturalResearchService LinkedIn: @usda-arsAf USDA Agricultural Research Service

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Your Role in Editing Wikipedia - Susan Gerbic 42:32

4M ago42:32

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Wikipedia is the go-to source for many people when starting to research a subject. But is the information correct, or does the information even exist in Wikipedia at all? Susan Gerbic has been training people to edit Wikipedia pages through the Gorilla Skeptics of Wikipedia project. They have edited tens of thousands of pages with over 16 million v…

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