A Regenerative Agriculture Future for Cotton Growers - Part 2 Advancing Eco Agriculture 2023-03-09 | Are you looking for new markets for your cotton? AEA and Citizens of Humanity cover specific information about the Kiss the Ground Cotton initiative and what support will be offered to producer partners and how it will help growers remove barriers to implementing regenerative practices. About Kiss the Ground Cotton: The program supports farmers in their practices to be efficient and reap the benefits that come from healthier soil. Help will include teaching the farmers how to adopt the best regenerative farming methods and practices. Financial help for farmers may come in different ways – from help in acquiring necessary equipment and biological inputs, to the cost of testing the crop, to price subsidies. The “Kiss The Ground" Cotton program will be monitored to assure compliance. We believe that no two farms are exactly alike and must be treated accordingly. That is why we will take an individual approach with each farm to determine and create how we best support the path to soil-focused agriculture.This webinar features: Amy Williams - Amy has been the CEO of Citizens of Humanity Group since 2015. Citizens of Humanity is a Los Angeles-based premium denim label with a devoted commitment to producing the highest quality denim, without compromise. Being one of the very few vertically integrated denim production operations, it allows products to be manufactured within their own sewing and laundry facilities in Los Angeles and Turkey, as well as some select production partners, giving them complete control over the quality of their products.Gary Freedman - COO of Citizens of Humanity.Kish Johnson - Kish is the Director of Sales at Advancing Eco Agriculture leading its team of Regen Ag Consultants in helping growers both nationally and internationally. 📧 Sign up for our list to be alerted about future webinars and podcasts:advancingecoag.com/newsletter-sign-up#cotton #agriculture #regenerativefarming #regenerativeagriculture #farming #advancingecoagriculture #sustainablefashion
Drought Resilience: Managing Nutrition to Reduce Crop Water Requirements Advancing Eco Agriculture 2023-07-07 | When our electrolytes are imbalanced, we need to consume more water to remain hydrated. The same is true for plants. When crop nutrition is out of balance, plants need more water to grow. In this webinar, John will describe various mechanisms that can reduce a crop’s water requirements. John will also describe how to manage nutrition to reduce drought stress immediately in a struggling crop and how to reduce water requirements in future crops with a nutrition management plan.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. Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA)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. ~ VIDEO: To learn more from John Kempf about regenerative agriculture, watch this conversation between John and three AEA grower partners about how regenerative agriculture is changing lives and conventional farming: youtu.be/n9U6GwbYPDk#farming #agriculture #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soilhealth #sustainablefarming #sustainableagriculture #johnkempf #soil #farm #drought #droughttolerant #planthealth #plantnutrition
Managing Ecological Systems with Living Mulches in Orchard and Vegetable Production | Helen Atthowe Advancing Eco Agriculture 2023-07-06 | Helen Atthow is an author and farmer who has worked on developing systems that focus on ecological health by utilizing living mulches and minimal tillage. She is passionate about using the natural nutrient cycles present in ecosystems to reduce system inputs. Her research and experience have shown how focusing on the system can impact weed, disease, and pest management. She and her late husband, Carl Rosato, co-owned and operated a certified organic orchard in California, where they pioneered methods for raising apples, peaches, and other crops to replace the need for pesticides. She also farmed and conducted additional research at Wood Leaf Farm in Eastern Oregon until early 2023. Now living in Western Montana, she is starting a new farm where she has planted a no-till orchard. Atthowe has a master’s degree in horticulture from Rutgers University and has worked in education and research at many other institutions. In this conversation, John and Helen discuss: No-till living mulch systems in orchards Managing ecological systems with residues Strategies for disease and pest management Minimizing inputs and maintaining yields Mowing management and the importance of timing Thinning and pruning practices Vole management outcomes Selective strip-till system in vegetable production The Ecological Farm: chelseagreen.com/product/the-ecological-farm 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 ShowHelping 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. ~ VIDEO: To learn more from John Kempf about regenerative agriculture, watch this conversation between John and three AEA grower partners about how regenerative agriculture is changing lives and conventional farming: youtu.be/n9U6GwbYPDk#farming #agriculture #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soilhealth #sustainablefarming #sustainableagriculture #johnkempf #soil #farm #apples #orchard #vegetables
Regenerating Hearts and Minds | The Basis of Regenerative Agriculture with Charles Eisenstein Advancing Eco Agriculture 2023-06-22 | Charles Eisenstein is a speaker, teacher, and author. A graduate of Yale University with a degree in Mathematics and Philosophy, his work covers various topics, including human civilization, economics, spirituality, and ecology. His published works include “The Coronation,” “The Ascent of Humanity,” “Sacred Economics,” “The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible,” and “Climate—A New Story.” In the last-mentioned title, he argues that reducing environmental discourse into the single issue of global warming is a huge mistake for the environmental movement. The book focuses instead on the “Living Planet” view, envisioning what our relationship to nature might be if we saw that everything is alive, conscious, and sacred. Overall, his primary interest is exploring the boundaries of what is possible according to our received beliefs, habits, technologies, and ways of knowing.In this conversation, John and Charles discuss:What defines regenerationWhat we need to do to embrace regenerative landscapesWhy the quality of our life depends on the quality of our relationships Indigenous knowledge of landscape management The understanding of what real wealth isThe differences between control and responsibility The Importance of exercising our capacity to createThe growing community and movement of regenerative farmersTo learn more about Charles Eisenstein and his work, please visit his website at charleseisenstein.org or subscribe to his substack at charleseisenstein.substack.com To learn more about his published work, please visit charleseisenstein.org/books 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 is 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 their 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 around the world. Learn more about AEA’s regenerative programs and products: advancingecoag.com~ VIDEO: To learn more from John Kempf about regenerative agriculture, watch this conversation between John and three AEA grower partners about how regenerative agriculture is changing lives and conventional farming: youtu.be/n9U6GwbYPDk#johnkempf #advancingecoagriculture #farming #food #agriculture #regenerativeagriculture #sustainablefarming #regenerativefarming #sustainableagriculture #farm #soil #planthealth #soilhealth
The Importance of Plant Health | How Healthy Plants Create Healthy Soil | AEA and ROA Advancing Eco Agriculture 2023-06-16 | Join John Kempf, Founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture, and Elizabeth Whitlow, the Director of Regenerative Organic Alliance for a webinar that answers the question “What creates healthy soils?” from a different perspective.At the most fundamental level, what creates healthy soils is healthy plants, but there is a focus in regenerative and organic agriculture on the regeneration of soil health that include a set of soil management practices that miss a fundamental driver of soil health, which can supersede the impact of all other practices - plant health.In this webinar, John will walk through the different levels of the “Plant Health Pyramid” and how moving up the pyramid increases photosynthesis, immunity to soil and airborne pathogens, better resistance to insects, and improved production of lipids leading to stronger cell membranes for tastier fruit with better shelf life, and more. To learn more about the Regenerative Organic Alliance, visit: regenorganic.org and follow them on Instagram: instagram.com/regenerativeorganicJoin AEA's newsletter to get updates on webinars, podcasts, products and other AEA information: advancingecoag.com/contact#regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #sustainablefarming #sustainableagriculture #johnkempf #organic #organicfarming #organicfarmers #soilhealth #soil #farming #agriculture #planthealth
The Opportunities That Come From Regenerative Agriculture with Steve Tucker Advancing Eco Agriculture 2023-06-08 | Steve Tucker is a western Nebraska dryland producer who has been farming for 30 years. He introduced regenerative practices into his operation over 10 years ago and values diversity in his approach. Growing upwards of 10 crops per year while integrating livestock, such as chickens, pigs, and cows. Steve also uses no-till farming practices and biological applications on his farm. Steve advocates for growers to market themselves in order to access more opportunities and advises them to look for alternate streams of income for the crops they are growing. Steve runs Agriforce Seed with his business partner Jeff Olsen. Steve grows sunflower, hay millet, oats, yellow field peas, winter wheat, Golden German hay millet, and forage pea/oat hay blends. His ultimate goal is to build soil health by mobilizing soil microorganisms to grow better, higher quality, more nutrient-dense food. In this episode, John and Steve discuss: Being content with the size of the farm you operate Making connections by marketing yourself Selling by the pound vs selling by the bushel Looking for sales opportunities around you to sell Pursuing multiple streams of farm income Identifying opportunities that come from promoting more life on the farm Using biologicals, including AEA’s BioCoat Gold Finding the freedom of doing things on your own terms AgriForce Seed is Nebraska's largest pulse seed producer. Agriforce provides yellow peas, chickpeas, and many other types of pulse crop seeds. Also available are hay millet seed and a large selection of cover crop seeds and forage products. To learn more, call 308-289-4853 To learn more about AEA’s BioCoat Gold, please visit - land.advancingecoag.com/buy-biocoat-gold-now About John Kempf John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA). A top expert in the field of 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 The recognized leader in regenerative agriculture since 2006, AEA is on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable. AEA works directly with growers on the application of 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. #regenerativeagriculture #sustainableagriculture #farming #johnkempf #stevetucker AEA has created real and lasting change on millions of acres with their products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers in North America 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 around the world who thirst for actionable information about regenerative agriculture. Learn more about AEA’s regenerative programs and products. ~ VIDEO: For more conversations with John Kempf about regenerative agriculture, watch this amazing conversation between John and three AEA grower partners about how regenerative agriculture is changing lives and conventional farming: youtu.be/n9U6GwbYPDk
Episode 84: Joel Williams Advancing Eco Agriculture 2023-05-25 | Joel Williams is an independent plant and soil health educator who provides lectures, workshops, and consultations on soil management, plant nutrition, and integrated approaches to sustainable food production. Joel enjoys designing farming systems that focus on managing soil biology along with crop and soil nutrition to optimize plant immunity and soil function. He has extensive experience working in Australia, the UK, and Canada, integrating soil and plant analyses as a joined-up strategy for managing production. In this episode, Joel and John discuss: The differences between the chemistry vs. biology approach The importance of a well-structured soil Reasons for using biological seed coatings Efficiencies of foliar applications vs. soil applications Crop responses to incremental changes over extended periods Strategies for efficient foliar applications Nitrogen applications and management Yield expectations during regenerative transitions To learn more about Joel and his work, please visit integratedsoils.com About John KempfJohn Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture. 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 The recognized leader in regenerative agriculture since 2006, Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA) is on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable. 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 most. AEA has created real and lasting change on millions of acres with their products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers in North America 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 around the world. Learn more about AEA’s regenerative programs and products, and check out the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast. ~ VIDEO: For more conversations with John Kempf about regenerative agriculture, watch this inspiring webinar featuring John and three AEA grower partners that share how regenerative agriculture is changing the way they farm and live: youtu.be/n9U6GwbYPDk#regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #johnkempf #joelwilliams #healthysoil #sustainablefarming #soilhealth #soil #foliar #farming #nitrogen
Accidental Regenerative Management - 3rd Generation Stone Fruit Grower John Warmerdam Advancing Eco Agriculture 2023-05-09 | John Warmerdam is a third-generation stone fruit grower in the San Joaquin Valley of California. His grandfather came to the area from Holland in 1911 and started a small farming operation that John’s father, John N. Warmerdam, eventually took over. Today John and his dad farm over 350 acres of peaches, plums, nectarines, kiwi, and almonds. The Warmerdams also have one of the largest cherry-growing operations in the southern San Joaquin Valley and have been innovators in the fruit packing industry for 45 years. In this episode, they discuss: Cultural management practices for stone fruit Transitions in his farming systems Mite management Driving factors for considering regenerative management Pruning and thinning management Future water usage issues Generational shifts in farming Additional Resources: Concepts for Understanding Fruit Trees by Theodore DeJong Learn more about Warmerdam PackingLearn more about John Warmerdam About John KempfJohn Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture. A top expert in the field of 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 GrowThe recognized leader in regenerative agriculture since 2006, AEA (Advancing Eco Agriculture) is on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable. AEA works directly with growers on the application of 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 their products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers in North America 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 around the world who thirst for actionable information about regenerative agriculture. Learn more about AEA’s regenerative programs and products and check out the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast. ~ VIDEO: For more conversations with John Kempf about regenerative agriculture, watch this amazing conversation between John and three AEA grower partners about how regenerative agriculture is changing lives and conventional farming: youtu.be/n9U6GwbYPDk#farming #stonefruit #orchard #agriculture #farm #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #sustainablefarming #cherries #peaches #plums #nectarines
How Excess Nitrogen Creates Yield Drag | John Kempf and Advancing Eco Agriculture Advancing Eco Agriculture 2023-04-25 | We automatically associate nitrogen and potassium applications with yield increases. But what if that is not true?Join AEA Founder John Kempf as he describes how nitrogen mismanagement increases a plant's requirements for water and photosynthetic energy, creating a yield drag effect. Excessive nitrogen increases a plant's water requirements by upwards of 30% and can cost as much as 20% of total photosynthetic synthetic energy. It is also important to know that only 40% of commercially applied nitrogen is actually absorbed by the crop. A majority is bleached or bound up in the soil. John will also describe how to select the best type of nitrogen application and how to manage nitrogen additives to increase hydrogen efficiency from 40% to greater than 90%. Interested in regenerative agriculture? Contact us here: advancingecoag.com/contact or call (800) 495-6603 and check out AEA's Nitrogen Efficiency Program: advancingecoag.com/pages/nitrogen-efficiency-programSign up for the AEA mailing list to keep up to date with new webinars, podcasts, promotions, and product information: advancingecoag.com/newsletter-sign-up#regenerativeagriculture #agriculture #johnkempf #regenerativefarming #farming #nitrogen #fertilizer #fertility #soil #farm
Successfully Using Regenerative Agriculture Products in Conventional Farming Systems Advancing Eco Agriculture 2023-04-14 | AEA Founder and Chief Vision Officer John Kempf and AEA Regenerative Ag Consultant Jim Dunlop host a conversation highlighting grower stories. John and Jim are joined by growers Steven Bierlink and Boe Clausen who will share their experiences with AEA and how they got started with regenerative agriculture.Steven Bierlink is an apple grower located in Quincy, WA. Steven sought out management practices that could renew the health of his orchard. In changing his approach, his Honeycrisp blocks packed out at a stunning 160 bins per acre!Boe Clausen farms in eastern Washington state and grows alfalfa hay, corn, wheat, triticale, pasture grass, and cattle. In 2022, Boe was able to grow 275-bushel corn with only 20 lbs of N applied per acre. Interested in regenerative agriculture? Contact us here: advancingecoag.com/contact or call (800) 495-6603Sign up for the AEA mailing list to keep up to date with new webinars, podcasts, promotions, and product information: advancingecoag.com/newsletter-sign-up#regenerativeagriculture #agriculture #johnkempf #regenerativefarming #farming #corn #apples #farming #nitrogen
No-Till Dryland Wheat Grower Adds Regenerative Agriculture Products Into the Mix Advancing Eco Agriculture 2023-03-23 | Most recent and final update of the Morter blurb: Keith Morter is a second-generation grower in eastern Oregon. He runs Keith Morter Farms with his son Austin. They grow 3900 acres of a spring and winter wheat rotation, including Hard Red Winter, Soft White, and Dark Northern Spring varieties.Keith has been on his regenerative journey for 15 years and has observed healthier soil by incorporating no-till management, biological inputs, and the removal of anhydrous ammonia as his nitrogen source.In a region where there is little rainfall, root growth is of utmost importance. Keith has seen wonderful results using AEA products that include BioCoat Gold and the Regenerative Soil Primer.Looking for regenerative tools for your no-till toolbox? Contact us here: advancingecoag.com/contactSign up for the AEA newsletter to keep up to date with webinars, podcasts, and products: advancingecoag.com/newsletter-sign-up#regenerativeagriculture #agriculture #johnkempf #regenerativefarming #farming #wheat #sustainablefarming #notill #biological
A Regenerative Agriculture Future for Cotton Growers - Part 1 Advancing Eco Agriculture 2023-03-09 | Can you really grow cotton with #regenerativeagriculture? John Kempf and AEA grower James Johnson share actionable steps on how to be successful with regenerative cotton production.John Kempf, AEA Founder and host of the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast details the fundamentals of cotton nutrition management, and how these translate into AEA’s cotton recommendations; how to reduce/manage nitrogen, how to reduce PGR’s, and reduce the need for pesticides. What products are used in different applications, and why they are includedJames Johnson will share his successes since partnering with AEA on his operation and transition from conventional to regenerative agriculture. James is a 4th generation cotton farmer in New Mexico and vice president of Carzalia Valley Produce. In 1999 James took on the task of implementing subsurface drip irrigation on the farm to protect the desert's most precious resource of water. The farm now has moved into a regenerative agriculture approach, focusing on improved soil health, balanced fertility, and improved quality and yield of all products produced. Watch part 2 here - youtu.be/7wO8_x3GigY 📧 Sign up for our list to be alerted about future webinars and podcasts:advancingecoag.com/newsletter-sign-up#cotton #agriculture #regenerativefarming #farming #johnkempf #advancingecoagriculture #sustainablefashion #texas #newmexico
Developing Weed Control Methods for Organic No-Till Systems | Dr. Erin Silva Advancing Eco Agriculture 2023-01-19 | Dr. Erin Silva is an Associate Professor and State Extension Specialist in Organic and Sustainable Cropping Systems in the Department of Plant Pathology as well as the Director for the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at UW-Madison. After completing a Ph.D. in Horticulture at Washington State University, Dr. Silva obtained a faculty position at New Mexico State University. During her tenure at NMSU, Dr. Silva taught courses on organic vegetable production, including an experiential learning course integrating the campus working student organic Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm. Dr. Silva initiated several organic research projects at NMSU, including work on a cover crop-based reduced tillage approach for organic vegetable crops and breeding vegetables for organic production systems.These research themes continued as Dr. Silva moved into the first organically focused research position at the UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences in 2006. Through her work at UW-Madison, she has developed an internationally recognized program that improves the management of organic production systems and increases the profitability and sustainability for organic producers and rural communities.In this episode, Dr. Silva and John discuss the following:The importance of soil biology and root systems Using cover crops for weed control The benefits of using rye as a cover cropUsing a roller-crimperDesigning a strategy for organic no-till systemsExciting innovations around different technologiesTo find out more information about Erin’s research, please visit https://uworganic.wisc.edu/ograin/. OGRAIN, The Organic Grain Resource and Information Network, exists to provide farmers access to research and to form a community of organic grain producers.About John KempfJohn Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture, a plant nutrition and biostimulants consulting company. A top expert in the field of 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 are growing that supply.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 GrowThe recognized leader in regenerative agriculture since 2006, AEA (Advancing Eco Agriculture) is on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable. AEA works directly with growers on the application of its unique line of crop nutritional supplements 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 their products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers in North America 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 around the world who thirst for actionable information about regenerative agriculture.Learn more about AEA’s regenerative programs and products and check out the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast.~ VIDEO: For more conversations with John Kempf about regenerative agriculture, watch this amazing conversation between John and three AEA grower partners about how regenerative agriculture is changing lives and conventional farming: youtu.be/n9U6GwbYPDk#regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #farming #agriculture #organicfarming #organicagriculture #notill #organic #johnkempf #erinsilva
Mississippi Cotton Grower - Transition To Regenerative Ag - Making Farming Fun and Profitable Advancing Eco Agriculture 2023-01-11 | After generations of growing a specific way, Trentis was ready to try something new. He chose to work with Kiss the Ground and AEA to grow regenerative cotton in collaboration with the premium denim label, Citizens of Humanity – and he couldn’t be happier. Trentis Allen is a third-generation cotton grower in Mississippi. His grandfather started farming in his 60s and then passed the farm down to Trentis' father and Trentis has recently taken over the operation – honoring his family heritage and adopting regenerative agriculture principles and practices. Now partnered with world-renowned brands, Trentis and growers just like him will be providing their sustainable cotton to millions around the world. Just after his first year, Trentis is seeing the benefits of regenerative agriculture. By focusing on plant nutrition and soil health, he is seeing less insect pressure, an overall increase in plant health, and an increase in boll count.Citizen of Humanity Group first embarked on its regenerative agriculture journey early in 2022 after being inspired by the Kiss the Ground film (#kissthegroundmovie). Together with Advancing Eco Agriculture, Citizens of Humanity Group has officially joined forces with Kiss the Ground on a program to work directly with farmers in the United States and abroad supporting their growth, education, and adoption along the continuum of regenerative agriculture.The partnership aims to increase awareness of the many benefits regenerative agriculture provides - for farmers, brands, consumers, and everybody in between. The initiative will leverage AEA’s leading practices, products, and services to support farmers in the program to grow regenerative cotton and reap the benefits of healthier soils with year-after-year improvements.#regenerativeagriculture #cotton #kisstheground #citizensofhumanity #regenerativefarming #agriculture #farming #johnkempf
Regenerating Landscapes With Livestock and Diverse Forages| Fred Provenza Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-12-20 | Fred Provenza, Professor Emeritus of Behavioral Ecology at Utah State University, is the co-founder of BEHAVE (Behavioral Education for Human, Animal, Vegetation and Ecosystem Management), an international research and outreach program that seeks to understand the principles of animal behavior. For the past 30 years, this group has produced ground-breaking research that laid the foundations for what is now known as behavior-based management of landscapes. Through his research, books, and speaking engagements, Fred has paved the way for the behavior-based management of landscapes. His work has influenced researchers across disciplines. In this episode, Fred and John Kempf discuss: The consciousness of plants and animals, and our relationships to them The relationships between domestic animals, crops, and healthy landscapes Fred’s understanding of the gut microbiome of livestock and how it changes with diverse diets The pathway for regenerating millions of arid acres in the US West Appreciating the culture and heritage of animals The functional significance of both human and animal family structures Fred has authored three books: Nourishment: What Animals Can Teach Us about Rediscovering Our Nutritional Wisdom: bookstore.acresusa.com/products/nourishment Also available on audiobook: audible.com/pd/An-Original-Audiobook-Adaptation-of-Nourishment-Audiobook/B0BKH5NBF5 Foraging Behavior: Managing to Survive in a World of Change: amazon.com/Foraging-Behavior-Managing-Survive-Change/dp/0970389922 The Art & Science of Shepherding: Tapping the Wisdom of French Herders: bookstore.acresusa.com/products/the-art-and-science-of-shepherding Support For This Show & Helping You Grow This show is brought to you by Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA), leaders in regenerative agriculture since 2006. AEA produces the highest quality biological and mineral nutrition products along with offering Plant Sap Analysis, and regenerative program development for your farm. If you are a large-scale grower looking to increase crop quality, resilience, and profit — email hello@advancingecoag.com or call 800-495-6603 today to be connected with a dedicated AEA regenerative agriculture crop consultant. To learn more visit advancingecoag.com ~ VIDEO: For more conversations with John Kempf about regenerative agriculture, watch this amazing conversation between John and 3 growers about how regenerative agriculture is changing lives and conventional farming: youtu.be/n9U6GwbYPDk#regenerativeagriculture #johnkempf #fredprovenza #livestock #grazing #farming #agriculture #regenerativefarming
How regenerative agriculture is changing lives and conventional farming | John Kempf and AEA Growers Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-12-16 | A good, honest and informative conversation about these 3 growers' recent successes with regenerative agriculture techniques and using biological and mineral nutrition products.Boe Clausen (1st Year Regenerative Transition) - This year Boe was able to grow 250-bushel corn with only 20 lbs of N. Boe farms in eastern Washington state and grows alfalfa hay, corn, wheat, triticale, pasture grass, and cattle. He farms 5000 acres and has about 8000 acres for cattle.Steve Cardoza (3rd Year Regenerative) - Steve is a 2nd generation organic raisin grower based in Fresno, California. He grows on over 300 acres and has been working with AEA for 3 seasons. He has seen lots of success using AEA nutritional foliar applications that significantly reduced pest pressure issues.David Knopp (1st Year Regenerative Transition) - David grows corn and soybeans in southern Illinois. He also has a 14-acre blackberry vineyard. David uses AEA products on both and is excited about the successes he has seen.Interested in regenerative agriculture? Contact us here: advancingecoag.com/contactSign up for the AEA newsletter to keep up to date with webinars, podcasts, and products: advancingecoag.com/newsletter-sign-up#regenerativeagriculture #agriculture #johnkempf #regenerativefarming #farming #corn #grapes #raisins #blackberries
En el campo - Cómo la agricultura regenerativa ha ayudado a la granja de James Johnson - Parte 2 Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-12-12 | Ver resultados desde el campo. Durante nuestro evento de campo en Nuevo México, los asistentes aprendieron cómo los sistemas de agricultura regenerativa ayudaron a mejorar los cultivos de cebolla y algodón de James Johnson. James Johnson, propietario de Carzalia Valley Produce, tiene experiencia de primera mano trabajando con AEA e implementando sistemas regenerativos. Únase a James y a AEA mientras explican los programas y la manejo que James ha implementado en su granja y las mejoras que ha visto en la calidad y el rendimiento de sus cultivos.¡póngase en contacto con nosotros hoy!advancingecoag.com800-495-6603hello@advancingecoag.com
Regenerative Agriculture and Cotton | AEA Field Day James Johnson | Part 2 of 2 Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-12-09 | Part 2 of 2 - Regenerative Cotton Field Day with grower James Johnson and AEA as they tour his crop and discuss various topics around his farm and regenerative ag. Go in the field to hear more about:~ Planting rates~ Rust~ Q&ABased in Columbus, New Mexico, James grows on over 3,000 acres and grows a variety of crops that include cotton, onions, watermelon, chiles, and pumpkins. He is a 4th generation farmer at Carzalia Vallely Produce. James achieved an outstanding yield of 1,490 lbs/acre for Pima Cotton at the end of harvest season 2020 while his county average was 880 lbs/acre.To hear more about his story, listen to his episode on the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast hosted by John Kempf: https://regenerativeagriculturepodcas...Watch Part 1: youtu.be/SKmex_gmTO8Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA) works with growers to create customized crop programs, combining biological and mineral nutrition products with regenerative practices to improve crop quality and yields.Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://www.advancingecoag.com/newsle...Get started with AEA products and services: advancingecoag.com/contact#regenerativeagriculture #cotton #farming #agriculture #farmlife #regenerativefarming
Escuche cómo la agricultura regenerativa ha ayudado a la granja de James Johnson - Parte 1 Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-12-08 | Durante nuestro evento de campo en Nuevo México, los asistentes aprendieron cómo los sistemas de agricultura regenerativa ayudaron a mejorar los cultivos de cebolla y algodón de James Johnson. James Johnson, propietario de Carzalia Valley Produce, tiene experiencia de primera mano trabajando con AEA e implementando sistemas regenerativos. Únase a James y a AEA mientras explican los programas y la manejo que James ha implementado en su granja y las mejoras que ha visto en la calidad y el rendimiento de sus cultivos.¡póngase en contacto con nosotros hoy!advancingecoag.com800-495-6603hello@advancingecoag.com
Regenerative Agriculture and Cotton | AEA Field Day James Johnson | Part 1 of 2 Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-12-07 | Cotton Grower James Johnson achieved an outstanding yield of 1,490 lbs/acre for Pima Cotton at the end of harvest season 2020 while his county average was 880 lbs/acre by partnering with Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA) to implement regenerative agriculture principles, practices, and management.How James worked with AEA to:~ Use sap analysis to gather crop nutrition data~ Improve photosynthesis~ Increase water efficiency~ Decrease nitrogen use~ Use AEA productsBased in Columbus, New Mexico, James grows on over 3,000 acres and grows a variety of crops that include cotton, onions, watermelon, chiles, and pumpkins. He is a 4th generation farmer at Carzalia Vallely Produce. To hear more about his story, listen to his episode on the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast hosted by John Kempf: regenerativeagriculturepodcast.com/episode-75-james-johnson-5Watch Part 2: youtu.be/t2tjx7llqI0Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA) works with growers to create customized crop programs, combining biological and mineral nutrition products with regenerative practices to improve crop quality and yields.Sign up for the AEA newsletter: advancingecoag.com/newsletter-sign-upGet started with AEA products and services: advancingecoag.com/contact#regenerativeagriculture #cotton #farming #agriculture #farmlife #regenerativefarming
Advancing Eco Agriculture | Ask Us Anything with John Kempf David Miller | Regenerative Agriculture Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-11-10 | EA Founder John Kempf and Director of Education David Miller discuss a wide range of topics in the regenerative agriculture space at our latest "Ask Us Anything" webinar event! John Kempf is a leading crop health consultant and designer of innovative soil and plant management systems. He has a unique ability to simplify and clearly explain complex concepts in the areas of soil and plant health, and skillfully discusses the larger social and environmental impacts of food, agriculture, and ecology.David joined AEA in 2011 and has a passion to teach farmers how to regenerate their farms by capitalizing on how plants and soils interact. His specialties include orchards and small fruits, especially blueberries. As the leader of the education effort, he directs ongoing education for new and existing consultants.AEA works with growers to create customized crop programs, combining biological and mineral nutrition products with regenerative practices to improve crop quality, yields, and disease and insect resistance while regenerating soil health.Check out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40See our next monthly webinar live! Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0#regenerativeagriculture #agriculture #farming #regenerativefarming
This is how aphids detect food | A chemoreceptive protein analysis with Dr. Dykstra | Part 4 of 4 Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-09-08 | In this final installment of a 4-part series, AEA Scientific Advisor Dr. Thomas M. Dykstra explains his research into the chemoreceptors of aphids and how it affects their ability to detect and taste food.Watch Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=JfIG5C1J7BU&t=0sWatch Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=DvBwrs6CkLYWatch Part 3: youtube.com/watch?v=p9bV2LXz4G0Dr. Dykstra received his B.S. in entomology from Cornell University in 1990. He traveled down to the University of Florida and received his M.S. in entomology (1994) and investigated the neurophysiology of pheromone production in moths. Continuing at the University of Florida, he received a Ph.D. in insect bioelectromagnetics under Dr. Philip S. Callahan in 1997.Immediately following his degree, Dr. Dykstra started his own laboratory (Dykstra Laboratories, Inc.) in 1997 which more broadly investigates bioelectromagnetics ranging from bacteria to humans. Predominantly, he studies insect olfaction (how insects smell) from the standpoint of bioelectromagnetics and has developed a new theory based on the fusion of biophysics and neurophysiology.AEA works with growers to create customized crop programs, combining biological and mineral nutrition products with regenerative practices to improve crop quality, yields, and disease and insect resistance while regenerating soil health.Check out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40See our next monthly webinar live! Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0
How to unlock the genetic potential of wheat with regenerative agriculture Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-09-01 | Join David Miller, AEA's Director of Education, as he explains the proper strategies wheat growers need to take to increase their soil health and protect their bottom line. David also explains wheat's critical points of influence, a framework developed by AEA Founder John Kempf to describe a plant’s growth cycle. During a plant's critical points of influence, a great deal of its future yield potential or disease susceptibility is being determined. These points are the times when a knowledgeable farmer can best influence both a crop and the operation’s bottom line by delivering the right amount of the right nutrition in the right form. Learn more about the Critical Points of Influence: advancingecoag.com/critical-points-of-influenceAEA works with growers to create customized crop programs, combining biological and mineral nutrition products with regenerative practices to improve crop quality, yields, and disease and insect resistance while regenerating soil health.Check out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0
Right now is the time to switch to regenerative agriculture. Heres why. Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-08-25 | Ideas and actions have consequences. Now is the time in the season to make corrections to your course with regenerative agriculture.AEA's Director of Education David Miller explains how a shift to regenerative agriculture using AEA systems can still make a positive impact on your crop’s yield and health this season. David will discuss points in history that have shaped conventional agriculture and demonstrate the consequences growers will face if they simply "stay the course."Throughout his presentation, David also covers:-What you can do now to change the results of your season-What soil really is and why a strong biological soil profile is essential for this and next year’s crops.-Important farming principles that have been lost to timeAEA works with growers to create customized crop programs, combining biological and mineral nutrition products with regenerative practices to improve crop quality, yields, and disease and insect resistance while regenerating soil health.Check out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40See our next monthly webinar live! Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0
Deciphering the Insect Olfactory Code | Dr. Thomas M. Dykstra | Part 3 of 4 Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-08-16 | AEA's Scientific Advisor Dr. Thomas Dykstra returns to share more insight into the world of entomology!In this series of presentations, Dr. Dykstra will discuss the limitations of the current theory of insect olfaction and how species, such as aphids, perceive signals from plants.Watch Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=JfIG5C1J7BUWatch Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=DvBwrs6CkLYAEA works with growers to create customized crop programs, combining biological and mineral nutrition products with regenerative practices to improve crop quality, yields, and disease and insect resistance while regenerating soil health.Check out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40See our next monthly webinar live! Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0
Toward a new theory of insect olfaction with Dr. Thomas M. Dykstra | Part 2 of 4 Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-08-03 | AEA's Scientific Advisor Dr. Thomas Dykstra returns to share more insight into the world of entomology!In this series of presentations, Dr. Dykstra will discuss the limitations of the current theory of insect olfaction and how species, such as aphids, perceive signals from plants.Watch Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=JfIG5C1J7BUWatch Part 3: youtube.com/watch?v=p9bV2LXz4G0AEA works with growers to create customized crop programs, combining biological and mineral nutrition products with regenerative practices to improve crop quality, yields, and disease and insect resistance while regenerating soil health.Check out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40See our next monthly webinar live! Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0
Viticultura regenerativa en Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards | En español Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-07-27 | En Advancing Eco Agriculture desarrollamos sistemas de agricultura regenerativa que incrementan el rendimiento y la rentabilidad de los cultivos para los productores a gran escala. Trabajamos de cerca con usted para analizar las necesidades de su finca evaluando los nutrientes del suelo, la calidad del agua de riego, la presencia de enfermedades e insectos, el rendimiento histórico del cultivo y la absorción medida de nutrientes por parte de la planta. Podemos influir en las respuestas específicas de las plantas como el tamaño de la fruta, la forma y la firmeza y abordar la causa raíz de cualquier susceptibilidad a plagas. Si tiene alguna consulta contacte a un asesor de AEA o a nuestro equipo de Servicio al Cliente: hello@advancingecoag.com 800-495-6603Check out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0
Farmers need to release manganese and other metals from soil reserves. Heres how. | Regenerative Ag Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-07-20 | When soil biology has an oxidizing effect, the supply of bioavailable manganese, iron, copper, cobalt, and other minerals is greatly decreased.In this video, AEA Founder John Kempf explains why excessively oxidized soils tie up manganese and other metals. John also describes the cultural management practices that can shift soil to a more reduced state, releasing mineral metals in a plant-available way. Quality Agriculture by John Kempf: qualityagriculture.comUnderstanding Redox Potential Course on Kind Harvest: https://kindharvest.ag/courses/ra-rps-redox-potential-eh-and-ph-as-indicators-of-soil-plant-and-animal-health-and-quality/Advancing Eco Agriculture works with growers to create customized crop programs, combining our biological and mineral nutrition products with regenerative practices to improve crop quality, yields, and disease and insect resistance while regenerating soil health.AEA Founder and Chief Vision Officer John Kempf is a leading crop health consultant and designer of innovative soil and plant management systems. He has a unique ability to simplify and clearly explain complex concepts in the areas of soil and plant health, and skillfully discusses the larger social and environmental impacts of food, agriculture, and ecology.Check out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0
Why growers need to have vibrant soil microbial communities | Regenerative Agriculture | John Kempf Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-07-13 | In this video, AEA founder John Kempf discusses the importance of microbial communities in a regenerative agriculture system. John also explains the causes and symptoms of soil compaction and what growers can do to prevent it. Advancing Eco Agriculture works with growers to create customized crop programs, combining our biological and mineral nutrition products with regenerative practices to improve crop quality, yields, and disease and insect resistance while regenerating soil health.AEA Founder and Chief Vision Officer John Kempf is a leading crop health consultant and designer of innovative soil and plant management systems. He has a unique ability to simplify and clearly explain complex concepts in the areas of soil and plant health, and skillfully discusses the larger social and environmental impacts of food, agriculture, and ecology.Check out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0
Heres the problem with the current theory of insect olfaction | Part 1 of 4 Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-07-07 | Thomas M. Dykstra, Ph.D., Laboratory Director of Dykstra Labs and AEA Scientific Advisor, is a trained entomologist with a vast background in agricultural consulting. In our latest webinar, Dr. Dykstra explains why the current theory around insect olfaction is broken and what it means for growers across the country.Watch Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=DvBwrs6CkLYWatch Part 3: youtube.com/watch?v=p9bV2LXz4G0AEA works with growers to create customized crop programs, combining biological and mineral nutrition products with regenerative practices to improve crop quality, yields, and disease and insect resistance while regenerating soil health.Check out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40See our next monthly webinar live! Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0
Agricultura Regenerativa con AEA Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-06-30 | En Advancing Eco Agriculture desarrollamos sistemas de agricultura regenerativa que incrementan el rendimiento y la rentabilidad de los cultivos para los productores a gran escala. Trabajamos de cerca con usted para analizar las necesidades de su finca evaluando los nutrientes del suelo, la calidad del agua de riego, la presencia de enfermedades e insectos, el rendimiento histórico del cultivo y la absorción medida de nutrientes por parte de la planta. Podemos influir en las respuestas específicas de las plantas como el tamaño de la fruta, la forma y la firmeza y abordar la causa raíz de cualquier susceptibilidad a plagas. Si tiene alguna consulta contacte a un asesor de AEA o a nuestro equipo de Servicio al Cliente: hello@advancingecoag.com 800-495-6603
Controlling mite infestations with nutritional inputs & regenerative practices | Regenerative Ag Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-06-29 | As temperatures rise in the summertime, growers across the country find themselves battling exploding mite populations. What can farmers do about this? The answer lies in proper nutritional management. In this video, John Kempf explains the conditions that lead to increases in mite populations and the nutritional inputs that can reverse their takeover.Advancing Eco Agriculture works with growers to create customized crop programs, combining our biological and mineral nutrition products with regenerative practices to improve crop quality, yields, and disease and insect resistance while regenerating soil health.AEA Founder and Chief Vision Officer John Kempf is a leading crop health consultant and designer of innovative soil and plant management systems. He has a unique ability to simplify and clearly explain complex concepts in the areas of soil and plant health, and skillfully discusses the larger social and environmental impacts of food, agriculture, and ecology.Check out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0
What regenerative farmers need to understand about micronutrient deficiencies | John Kempf, AEA Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-06-22 | In order to establish healthier soils and increase crop performance, regenerative agricultural practices rely heavily on understanding micronutrient deficiencies. In this video, AEA Founder John Kempf discusses the accuracy of testing measures, applications of nutrients, preferred nutrient form, and effective management practices.Advancing Eco Agriculture works with growers to create customized crop programs, combining our biological and mineral nutrition products with regenerative practices to improve crop quality, yields, and disease and insect resistance while regenerating soil health.AEA Founder and Chief Vision Officer John Kempf is a leading crop health consultant and designer of innovative soil and plant management systems. He has a unique ability to simplify and clearly explain complex concepts in the areas of soil and plant health, and skillfully discusses the larger social and environmental impacts of food, agriculture, and ecology.Check out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0
Why trace minerals & micronutrients are vital to crop health, disease resistance | Regenerative Ag Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-06-16 | In order to establish healthier soils and increase crop performance, you need to first understand the critical role micronutrients play in plant development. In this video, AEA founder John Kempf describes the function of 7 different micronutrients, explaining the role the play within disease resistance and high-yield production. Advancing Eco Agriculture works with growers to create customized crop programs, combining our biological and mineral nutrition products with regenerative practices to improve crop quality, yields, and disease and insect resistance while regenerating soil health.AEA Founder and Chief Vision Officer John Kempf is a leading crop health consultant and designer of innovative soil and plant management systems. He has a unique ability to simplify and clearly explain complex concepts in the areas of soil and plant health, and skillfully discusses the larger social and environmental impacts of food, agriculture, and ecology.Check out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0
Ask Us Anything with AEA Founder John Kempf & Director of Education David Miller | Regenerative Ag Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-06-03 | AEA Founder John Kempf and Director of Education David Miller discuss a wide range of topics in the regenerative agriculture space at our latest "Ask Us Anything" webinar event! John Kempf is a leading crop health consultant and designer of innovative soil and plant management systems. He has a unique ability to simplify and clearly explain complex concepts in the areas of soil and plant health, and skillfully discusses the larger social and environmental impacts of food, agriculture, and ecology.David joined AEA in 2011 and has a passion to teach farmers how to regenerate their farms by capitalizing on how plants and soils interact. His specialties include orchards and small fruits, especially blueberries. As the leader of the education effort, he directs ongoing education for new and existing consultants.AEA works with growers to create customized crop programs, combining biological and mineral nutrition products with regenerative practices to improve crop quality, yields, and disease and insect resistance while regenerating soil health.Check out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40See our next monthly webinar live! Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0
Why Regenerate? The principles of regenerative soil systems with Nicole Masters | Regen Rev 2022 Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-05-26 | Nicole Masters is an independent agroecologist, pattern thinker, author and educator. For over 2 decades Nicole has been recognized as a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker on the topic of soil health. Her experience has spanned diverse sectors from community gardens and horticulture, to vermiculture, compost tea production, and diverse multi-species systems. Her company, Integrity Soils delivers coaching and educational programs to producers and organizations spanning across 24 million acres. In 2021 Integrity Soils shifted away from in-person consultancy, to focus on training the next generation of coaches. Her book titled “For the Love of Soil; Strategies to Regenerate our Food Production Systems” showcases examples of the tools and principles producers are using to regenerate their soils. When the roads are good, you’ll find her traveling in her Ford 350, horse trailer in tow, working alongside producers to build soil and sink her carbon emissions. integritysoils.co.nzRegen Rev is a 2-day virtual event with regenerative agricultural thought leaders from across the country. Attendees hear from growers and organizations at the cutting edge of the regenerative movement and discover actionable steps towards better soil health and crop performance.Learn more about AEA: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0Watch the full Regen Rev 2022 Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvDZ_2dgT-0X0PKyQvpD2tukXg3AEdiBP
A Q&A with regenerative agriculture thought leaders, Part 2 | Regen Rev 2022 Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-05-19 | Watch part 1 here: youtube.com/watch?v=5ygKfcDdO9ERegen Rev is a 2-day virtual event with regenerative agricultural thought leaders from across the country. Attendees hear from growers and organizations at the cutting edge of the regenerative movement and discover actionable steps towards better soil health and crop performance.The Day 2 Q&A panel at Regen Rev 2022 included:-John Kempf, Founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture-Steven Bierlink, Owner of Monument Apples LLC-Dennis Warnecke, Director of Sales and Technical Support at Tainio Biologicals-Ted Bruns, Owner at Genesis Farm & Product Application Technician at Advancing Eco Agriculture-Nathan Harman, Regenerative Ag Consultant at Advancing Eco Agriculture-David Miller, Director of Education at Advancing Eco Agriculture Check out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0Watch the full Regen Rev 2022 Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvDZ_2dgT-0X0PKyQvpD2tukXg3AEdiBP
Profitable Nitrogen Efficiency Management | Reducing Your Dependency on Nitrogen Inputs Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-05-11 | The price of nitrogen has soared to new heights, making growers everywhere wonder how they can get the most out of their inputs without busting their budget.David Miller, Director of Education at Advancing Eco Agriculture, dives into concepts related to efficient use of nitrogen and how these practices can lead to a reduction in inputs, increase the biological health of your soil, and protect your bottom line. David explains how the nitrogen cycle works in nature and discusses the practical steps you can take towards profitable nitrogen management.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get the most out of your expensive Nitrogen! Discover an ideal, stable, slow-release, plant-available approach to profitable nitrogen (N) management in 2022 and beyond: -Stabilize free N in the tank by compounding it with the humic substances found in AEA’s HumaCarb.-Use AEA's Rejuvenate to promote quick microbial banking of N.-Ensure complete nitrate conversion in plant tissues by including AEA's Rebound Molybdenum and a sulfur source to provide the 10:1 ratio required for protein synthesis. Learn more at advancingecoag.com/nitrogen-efficiency-program----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------AEA works with growers to create customized crop programs, combining biological and mineral nutrition products with regenerative practices to improve crop quality, yields, and disease and insect resistance while regenerating soil health.Check out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40See our next monthly webinar live! Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0
Best practices for cover cropping with Keith Berns, Co-Founder of Green Cover Seeds | Regen Rev 2022 Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-05-04 | Keith Berns combines over 20 years of no-till farming with 10 years of teaching Agriculture and Computers. In addition to no-tilling 2,500 acres of irrigated and dryland corn, soybeans, rye, triticale, peas, sunflowers, and buckwheat in South Central Nebraska, he also co-owns and operates Green Cover Seed, one of the major cover crop seed providers and educators in the United States. Through Green Cover Seed, Keith has experimented with over 100 different cover crop types and hundreds of mixes planted into various situations and has learned a great deal about cover crop growth, nitrogen fixation, moisture usage, and grazing utilization of cover crops. Keith also developed the SmartMix Calculator, one of the most widely used cover crop selection tools on the internet. Keith has a Masters Degree in Agricultural Education from the University of Nebraska and teaches on cover crops and soil health more than 20 times per year to various groups and audiences.greencover.comRegen Rev is a 2-day virtual event with regenerative agricultural thought leaders from across the country. Attendees hear from growers and organizations at the cutting edge of the regenerative movement and discover actionable steps towards better soil health and crop performance.Check out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0Watch the full Regen Rev 2022 Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvDZ_2dgT-0X0PKyQvpD2tukXg3AEdiBP
A Q&A with 7 regenerative agriculture thought leaders, Part 1 | Regen Rev 2022 Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-04-28 | Watch part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=qSfwBEvm78ARegen Rev is a 2-day virtual event with regenerative agricultural thought leaders from across the country. Attendees hear from growers and organizations at the cutting edge of the regenerative movement and discover actionable steps towards better soil health and crop performance.The Day 1 Q&A panel at Regen Rev 2022 included:-John Kempf, Founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture-Steven Bierlink, Owner of Monument Apples LLC-Dennis Warnecke, Director of Sales and Technical Support at Tainio Biologicals-Steven Becker, Chief Science Officer at Tainio Biologicals-Sarah Day Levesque, Managing Director of Regenerative Food Systems Investments-Nicole Masters, Author, Regenerative Soil Educator, and Director of Integrity SoilsCheck out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0Watch the full Regen Rev 2022 Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvDZ_2dgT-0X0PKyQvpD2tukXg3AEdiBP
Natural Growing Through Biology | Steve Becker, Chief Science Officer at Tainio Biologicals Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-04-21 | As Chief Science Officer at Tainio Biologicals, Steve Becker is afforded an up close and personal view into the world of soil biology; valuable information that he uses in the development and refinement of Tainio products. After earning a degree in biology from Eastern Washington University, Steve began working with Bruce Tainio at Tainio Biologicals. Under his mentorship, Steve developed a deep respect for nature, farming, and the plant and soil microbiome, which has become what he studies, shares, and develops inputs for. Most recently, Steve became a Certified Crop Advisor, and is using that knowledge to help guide farmers to incorporate Biological Farm Management System into their farms and fertility programs. When not in his lab or out in the field, Steve enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and two children.Regen Rev is a 2-day virtual event with regenerative agricultural thought leaders from across the country. Attendees hear from growers and organizations at the cutting edge of the regenerative movement and discover actionable steps towards better soil health and crop performance.tainio.comCheck out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0Watch the full Regen Rev 2022 Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvDZ_2dgT-0X0PKyQvpD2tukXg3AEdiBP
The Key to Regenerative Crop Nutrition | Establishing Biology at Planting to Supply Nutrients Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-04-14 | Amid soaring input prices, we are seeing more evidence that shows the important role biology plays in crop health and quality.We now know that biology in the soil can deliver more of the crop’s nutrients than we expect, and that key realization is being too often ignored. For our crops to properly take advantage of soil biology, we first need to have vigorous microbial populations established at germination.Tune in to Director of Education David Miller and John Kempf as they explain why a profitable season starts with biology, demonstrating the connections between soil health, plant health, and regenerative practices.At AEA, we work with growers to create customized crop programs, combining our biological and mineral nutrition products with regenerative practices to improve crop quality, yields, and disease and insect resistance while regenerating soil health.Check out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40See our next monthly webinar live! Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0
Planting tips & best practices for using AEA products | Ted Bruns, Product Application Technician Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-04-06 | Ted Bruns is a certified organic grain grower at Genesis Farm in Nebraska and a Product Application Technician at AEA.In his presentation from Regen Rev 2022, Ted shares his best practices for using AEA products at planting, how to properly mix the products, and his preferred application equipment.Genesis Farm is operated by Ted and his wife Jessica. They are located in Southwest Nebraska growing a variety of certified organic crops. They grow sunflowers which are processed into SunButter, yellow peas and yellow popcorn for human consumption, triticale for flaking in multigrain mixes and wheat for sprouted wheat flour. Genesis Farm also grows a variety of cover crop seeds including an oats and pea mix, triticale, and vetch. In past years Genesis Farm has grown soybeans for seed, millet, and corn for feed.AEA is a consulting and product company creating customized crop programs, combining biological and mineral nutrition products with regenerative practices. AEA has been helping growers make more money with regenerative agriculture since 2006.Regen Rev is a 2-day virtual event with regenerative agricultural thought leaders from across the country. Attendees hear from growers and organizations at the cutting edge of the regenerative movement and discover actionable steps towards better soil health and crop performance.Check out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0Watch the full Regen Rev 2022 Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvDZ_2dgT-0X0PKyQvpD2tukXg3AEdiBP
Realistic Steps to Boost Fruit Quality | Regenerative Apple Grower Steven Bierlink | Monument Apples Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-03-31 | Steven Bierlink is the Owner and Manager of Monument Apples LLC—a small, detail intensive orchard in central Washington. There they focus on maximum net dollars, rather than cost savings. By changing perspectives from "what should I be doing?" to "what else can I do", many new things have been accomplished.In his presentation at Regen Rev 2022, Steven explains the role of crop load in fruit quality (pruning/thinning), fruit nutrient testing in conjunction with sap analysis, harvest management, and prioritizing net dollars.Regen Rev is a 2-day virtual event with regenerative agricultural thought leaders from across the country. Attendees hear from growers and organizations at the cutting edge of the regenerative movement and discover actionable steps towards better soil health and crop performance.Check out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0Watch the full Regen Rev 2022 Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvDZ_2dgT-0X0PKyQvpD2tukXg3AEdiBP
Understanding AEA Products & Programs | Regenerative Agriculture | David Miller, John Kempf Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-03-25 | In the early 2000’s, AEA founder John Kempf realized that his vision for regenerative agriculture was limited by the lack of products available on the market. Over time John realized that if he wanted to succeed in his goal of changing the world of agriculture, he would have to offer his own nutritional products that were rooted in science and regenerative practices.In this webinar recording, Director of Education David Miller takes a deep dive into the AEA toolbox, describing how these products and programs align with the critical points of influence to regenerate the crops and soils on your farm.Check out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0
Combining viticulture with holistic grazing management techniques | Kelly Mulville, Paicines Ranch Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-03-17 | Kelly Mulville, a veteran agricultural consultant, is the Vineyard Director at Paicines Ranch in San Benito County, California. For more than 25 years, Kelly has been obtaining impressive results by merging his experience in viticulture with his understanding of Allan Savory’s holistic grazing management techniques. His approach to extended-season vineyard livestock grazing and other ecological practices continue to capture an audience of vineyard managers around the globe. Kelly and John discuss in this episode: -How Kelly developed practices around incorporating sheep into his vineyard management. -Flooring a wildlife biologist with the bird population data on Kelly’s vineyard after implementing new practices. -The role plant-grazing animals play in reducing insect pressures. -Kelly’s cover cropping strategy and how it has led to a diversity of 50 species of plants growing in the vineyard. -The specific holistic management techniques inspired by Allan Savory’s work that have contributed to vineyard success. -The adaptability of these practices on other crops like nuts and tree crops.http://regenerativeagriculturepodcast.comCheck out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0
Is Regenerative Agriculture Profitable? | Sarah Day Levesque | Regen Rev 2022 Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-03-10 | Regen Rev 2022, the virtual conference about all things regenerative agriculture, made its sophomoric return in early February of 2022. Over 1,000 attendees tuned in to hear from farmers, advocates, agronomists, and scientists and the forefront of the regenerative movement. Sarah Day Levesque, one of the keynote speakers and the event’s MC, made a brilliant addition to this lineup given the intersection of her work.Sarah was in the conventional agribusiness world for a decade before joining the ranks at Acres USA. During that time, she noticed a surge in agricultural investment (venture capital, private equity, institutional investors) that appeared to be leaving regenerative ag out in the cold.Shortly after this realization, Sarah founded Regenerative Food Systems Investment to “address the tremendous need and opportunity to bring more capital to not just regenerative farming, but to build a system around regenerative farmers so that the transition to a new food system can be truly lasting,” as she stated during the event. Sarah’s Regen Rev presentation, Dollars & Sense of Regenerative Agriculture, swiped at some of the largest misconceptions about regenerative practices, dismantling the perceived financial barriers that comes with transitioning over from conventional.Check out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0Watch the full Regen Rev 2022 Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvDZ_2dgT-0X0PKyQvpD2tukXg3AEdiBP
Finding Solutions to Thrips and Pink Root with Regenerative Agriculture Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-03-04 | Dan McClure is the owner of Walla Walla Organics, a 600-acre farm in Touchet, Washington. Some of the major problems Dan faced with his onion crop was pressure from thrips and issues like pink root. As an organic grower it can be difficult to solve these issues. With the help of the AEA team, Dan is able to create a program that focuses on stronger, healthier plants. Dan continues to utilize AEA's regenerative programs to improve crop performance and build resistance to pests and pathogens.wallawallaorganics.comadvancingecoag.comSign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0
The behavioral & chemical interactions of parasitoids, insect herbivores, and plants with Joe Lewis Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-02-24 | Joe Lewis is an internationally renowned scientist recognized for his work in entomology and agricultural studies. His discoveries in the behavioral and chemical interactions of parasitoids, insect herbivores, and plants have played a critical role in our understanding of ecological growing. He is also the author of A New Farm Language: How a Sharecropper's Son Discovered a World of Talking Plants, Smart Insects, and Natural Solutions. Listen as Joe and John discuss: -Joe’s introduction to agriculture growing up on a Mississippi cotton farm -The discovery of plants utilizing chemical compounds to alert parasitic wasps to the presence of caterpillars. -The first demonstration of associative learning in parasitic wasps. -Sensitivity of signals between plants and parasitic wasps, including how they differentiate from food and host. -Environmental impacts that have led to unbalanced increases in insect pressures. -The value of cover cropping to provide a nectar source for insects during production season.-Changing the paradigm from “how to kill this pest” to “why is this pest a pest?” A New Farm Language by Joe Lewis: bookstore.acresusa.com/products/a-new-farm-languagehttp://regenerativeagriculturepodcast.comCheck out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0
Nutrient Testing of Plants, Foods, and Soils | Nathan Harman, Regenerative Ag Consultant | Regen Rev Advancing Eco Agriculture 2022-02-18 | In his presentation from Regen Rev 2022, Nathan de-mystifies the options available for testing plant sap, soils, produce, and various aspects of microbiology relating to agriculture. Nathan provides relevant information to farmers who want to use data to guide the growth of top-notch crops, rebuild soil-life, and make a more valuable finished product. Many testing methodologies are covered, along with their relative cost, ease, and best uses.Nathan Harman is a long-time consultant with AEA, residing in Indiana. He enjoys plumbing the depths of esoteric knowledge in order to pull up the relevant pieces that can help synthesize an actionable plan. He has worked with hundreds of far-flung farmers to solve (or at least shine new light on) a wild range of problems, whether they be rooted in production, market, profitability, or joy. While not a data scientist by any means, Nathan has seen and used most every agricultural data-tool out there in his work and appreciates that one can create meaning from raw numbers. Regen Rev is a 2-day virtual event with regenerative agricultural thought leaders from across the country. Attendees hear from growers and organizations at the cutting edge of the regenerative movement and discover actionable steps towards better soil health and crop performance.Check out the AEA website for more information: https://hubs.li/Q010fql40Sign up for the AEA newsletter: https://hubs.li/Q012SJnf0Watch the full Regen Rev 2022 Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvDZ_2dgT-0X0PKyQvpD2tukXg3AEdiBP
