Best Perennial Crops Podcasts (2025)

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Helping Arizona Desert Agriculture Thrive 38:26

2h ago38:26

38:26

Robert Masson had an unusual path to Yuma, Arizona, and growers in the desert southwest are glad he made it. After time in the U.S. Navy, as a researcher for a Midwest popcorn company and soybean breeding technician in North Carolina, Masson has been an agricultural extension agent for the University of Arizona in Yuma since 2019. Masson works in s…

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Mile High Commodity Classic 14:34

2d ago14:34

14:34

The Commodity Classic is one of the final shows in a very busy winter meeting season for growers. This year’s activities in Denver once again attracted thousands of growers and industry officials, with hundreds of exhibitors and many educational sessions. The kickoff session featured a packed house to watch Redox CEO Darin Moon outline how growers …

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Trees with Edible Leaves with Eric Toensmeier 1:12:07

2d ago1:12:07

1:12:07

In this episode I talk with perennial crops researcher and author Eric Toensmeier about trees with edible leaves. You might not think of tree leaves being suitable as human food, but many of them are quite tasty and their seasonality and nutritional content complement both annual and perennial vegetables. We cover several species, the maintenance t…

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Damian Mason, Back in Burley 13:12

8d ago13:12

13:12

Business of Agriculture host Damian Mason puts in extraordinary air miles during the winter meeting season, and he made time to visit our headquarters in Burley for the second straight year. He toured the Redox research farm greenhouse and met with our head of research, Dr, Gifford Gillette. He also interviewed company president, Colton Moon. Recen…

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Know Your Humics and Fulvics 27:34

15d ago27:34

27:34

Humic and fulvic acid are gaining popularity on the farm, and new scientific understandings should lead to an even brighter future. “I think of humics and fulvics in agriculture as one of the greatest areas of opportunity for a farmer to bring biology into his system,” remarked Dr. Gifford Gillette, head researcher at Redox. “They really meet the n…

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Grafting 41:37

17d ago41:37

41:37

In this first episode of Propaganda By the Seed shorts I'll be telling you about grafting, a method of plant propagation that joins 2 individual plants (the scion and the rootstock) and lets them grow as one. These shorter episodes without a guest are an experiment, so please let me know if you like them or have topics you would like to hear covere…

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Baseball Legend Helps Close The 2025 GCSAA 20:04

22d ago20:04

20:04

The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) provides the biggest and what many feel is the best show of its kind in the world. This year’s events in San Diego attracted some 10,000 industry professionals from all over the world. “I love seeing the new products that are coming out and being able to network with friends and other s…

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Growing Calorie Crops at Home with Peter Kellman and Rebekah Yonan 1:13:45

28d ago1:13:45

1:13:45

In this episode I talk with Peter Kellman and Rebekah Yonan about growing your own calorie crops and the systems they use to grow and process their food using a minimum of external inputs. We cover the ins and outs of planting, harvesting, threshing and winnowing serval types of grains and beans as well as managing soil fertility using mostly leave…

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3 To-Dos BEFORE You Throw Out Your Old Seeds - DIY Garden Minute 3:54

29d ago3:54

3:54

On this episode, Sean goes over three important points to consider BEFORE you throw out any old plant seeds. They are "thinkers" for sure, so tune in and apply these to your older seeds. Oh, and if you are buying new flower AND vegetable seed this year, get 20% off your total order at EdenBrothers.com when you use our coupon code: SPOKENGARDEN2025 …

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Epic Turf Show in San Diego 13:38

29d ago13:38

13:38

More than 10,000 turfgrass professionals are meeting in San Diego this week, for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Conference and Trade Show, the largest event of its kind. The GCSAA show has been a staple for Dean Piller, longtime superintendent of Cordova Bay Golf Course in Victoria, British Columbia. “Well, I think to be suc…

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Disaster Strikes Twice 14:24

30d ago14:24

14:24

Weather can be friend or foe to farmers, and two hurricanes since 2023 have been disastrous for many growers in the southern US. Two years after Hurricane Idalia wreaked havoc, Hurricane Helene packed an even more powerful punch. Pecan grower Buck Paulk of Shiloh Farms lost 19,000 trees during Idalia, and 23,000 more with Helene. Georgia is the nat…

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The Four Rs and Why They Matter 20:12

1M ago20:12

20:12

Thanks to a program by The Fertilizer Institute, members of Congress are learning more about the essential elements to growing crops. Allen Spray of Willard Agri Service and grower Bryant Lowe of Lakeside Farms in Delaware recently walked the halls of Congress, meeting with elected officials, their staff and Non-Governmental Organizations, to outli…

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3 Ways How to Check Seed Viability BEFORE You Sow - DIY Garden Minute 4:20

1M ago4:20

4:20

On this episode, Sean lays out 3 fun and easy ways to check your old seed's viability. Listen and try each of these three different seed viability checks with your seed! Make sure to get your Dibby seed sowing tools at: Our Etsy Shop Our Amazon Store And take advantage of the deals we have set up with Eden Brothers, Smart Pots, and Crescent Garden …

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The Nitrogen Paradox 17:04

1M ago17:04

17:04

Nitrogen has long been the engine that has propelled agriculture to productive new heights. It sparked an agricultural revolution, benefitting farmers and helping feed the world. While nitrogen has many positives, concerns have been raised regarding overreliance and in environmental areas. Dr. Hugh Gorman of Michigan Tech is among those closely wat…

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Announcement + Midcoast Vegan with Tim Holland 29:52

2M ago29:52

29:52

This week on Propaganda By the Seed we have a big announcement and Tim share's a bit about how he came to love cooking and cuisine, his food business Midcoast Vegan and how fermented vegan cheeses are made. You can learn more about Midcoast Vegan by going to their site or following on Instagram or Facebook If you want to support this podcast, you c…

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Changing the Paradigm 40:52

2M ago40:52

40:52

For many growers, crop nutrition has advanced beyond the traditional NPK strategy of old. ValleyAg Consulting Services owner Tracy Miller works with farmers in California’s San Joaquin Valley to get the best results through the latest nutrition choices. Miller said some of the most promising crop nutrition includes micronutrients like boron, cobalt…

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Life Lessons from a Career in Agriculture 20:33

2M ago20:33

20:33

As owner of ValleyAg Consulting Services since 2010, Tracy Miller works with growers in California’s San Joaquin Valley. His agricultural pedigree is long and impressive. Although he grew up on a family farm and helped his father’s cling peach operation at a young age, his future career course wasn’t cemented until he helped his mother tend to thei…

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Your Fun and Easy January 2025 Garden To-Do List - DIY Garden Minute 2:23

2M ago2:23

2:23

On this episode, Sean lays out some fun and easy January garden tasks you can get done right now! Listen to hear what you could get started on today or this coming weekend. Get your seed supplies here! Our favorite Seed and Bulb company: Eden Brothers.com Shrubs and Perennials: Endless Summer, Easy Elegance, Proven Winners Books (real or audio book…

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New Year and More Garden Fun! - DIY Garden Minute 1:03

2M ago1:03

1:03

Happy New Year! We wanted to say hi and let you know big things (we think, anyway😊😉) are afoot here at Spoken Garden. Here is a quick message from us to you about the newest developments we are planning. We are planning much more, but aren't going to talk about it until it's ready to go! You know what we mean. Visit us at SpokenGarden.com for detai…

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Edible Perennials for Preparedness Cross Pollination with Live Like the World is Dying 1:22:25

2M ago1:22:25

1:22:25

This week on Propaganda by the Seed we have a cross pollination with our friends at Live Like the World is Dying, Casandra talks with Aaron, about edible perennial plants that you can grow. This episode got compiled into a Live Like the World is Dying Skill Series zine that is also the Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness January monthly feature. You …

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Mississippi Marvel 12:46

2M ago12:46

12:46

Trey Bouler fulfilled a longtime dream when he was named superintendent of a golf course. No doubt, work was needed at the Beau Pre Country Club in Natchez, Mississippi, although he has been more than up to the task. The Beau Pre course is a beautiful one, but it struggled with multiple issues, including algae, encroachment and nematodes. Enter Red…

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Emersyn's Miracle 24:31

3M ago24:31

24:31

Resilience is part of the DNA in agriculture, but there’s a massive difference when the adversity being faced is away from the farm and involves a loved one. Grower James Rickert and his wife Casey faced such adversity when their young daughter Emersyn contracted Hemolytic-uremic syndrome caused by E.coli. Earlier this year, Emersyn battled through…

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Maine's Untold Vegetarian History w/ Avery Yale Kamilla 1:04:42

3M ago1:04:42

1:04:42

In this episode we sit down with Avery Yale Kamilla, Tilly Laskey and John Babbit to discuss Maine's Untold Vegetarian History. This is an exhibit at the Maine Historical Society / Longfellow House that was spearheaded by Avery's deep research into historical documents pertaining to veganism spanning hundreds of years back. In this episode we talk …

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Can You Overwinter Plants in Self-Watering Containers? 5:19

3M ago5:19

5:19

On this episode, Sean shares his theory why it's perfectly fine to overwinter your plants in self-watering containers and how to do it! Listen to hear his theory and definitely check out Crescent Garden self-watering containers at crescentgarden.com . Make sure to use our coupon code: SPOKENGARDEN15 at checkout (if you are buying any of their AMAZI…

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Crusader for Agriculture 25:35

3M ago25:35

25:35

The rural-urban divide in our country continues to widen. Mike Twining of Willard Agri-Service, one of our great ag retailers, is working hard to help bridge the gap between farmers and consumers. Twining was among the speakers at TedX Talks in Arizona and Philadelphia. His speeches presented a compelling case for smarter food buying decisions and …

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Champion of Ag Research Reflects on Storied Career 29:19

3M ago29:19

29:19

The start of summer 2025 will mark the end of Michael Parrella’s near decade as dean of the University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Parrella also spent nearly 30 years as a key agricultural figure in California at UC Davis and UC Riverside. As retirement nears, Parrella said he’s optimistic that research at the university l…

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Winter Mulching Herbaceous vs Hardwood Perennials - DIY Garden Minute 3:45

3M ago3:45

3:45

On this episode, Sean tells you the difference between mulching your herbaceous perennials and your hardwood perennials for winter. There is a difference! And, get 50% off everything in our Etsy Shop from now until Dec. 3rd! Don't miss out! Go to spokengarden.etsy.com We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Epide…

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Apple Girl Kait bridges the Ag/Urban Gap 29:05

4M ago29:05

29:05

As their farm entered a rough patch, fourth generation orchardist Kaitlyn Thornton in Tonasket, Washington, ventured into social media to reach a larger audience. Her engaging approach has elevated her into a popular agricultural influencer, who now regularly reaches millions of people with photos and videos of their apple and pear harvests, cultur…

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3 Tips to Avoid When Prepping Container Plants for Winter - DIY Garden Minute 4:01

4M ago4:01

4:01

On this episode, Sean goes over 3 easy tips to avoid when prepping your container plants this fall for the winter months. We hope these are helpful in your garden! Email Sean any with any garden question at: [email protected] Also, useful links to help you this fall and beyond: General fertilizer to use this fall: Hand pruners Sean likes: Littl…

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Know Your Nutrients – Potassium 10:05

4M ago10:05

10:05

Potassium is one of the most used crop inputs. Redox Lead Agronomist John Kelly says it also represents a key opportunity for growers to improve their bottom line. “I often feel like of all of the macronutrients, potassium is the one nutrient that represents opportunities in crops,” he said. “In other words, better potassium nutrition can enhance y…

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Know Your Nutrients – Phosphorus 9:53

4M ago9:53

9:53

N, P and K are standard inputs on farms across the U.S., but new scientific understandings can make a huge difference their efficient use. Phosphorus is fundamental to everything in the plant. It facilitates the transfer of sunlight energy to chemical energy that leads to plant growth. A lot of phosphorus applied in fields gets tied up and never ma…

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