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Field, Lab, Earth

ASA, CSSA, SSSA
Agronomy
Agriculture
Soil Science
Crop Science
Soil Health
Sustainable Agriculture
Biological Nitrification Inhibition
Sorgoleone
Nitrogen Use Efficiency
Giant Ragweed
Environmental Science
Genomic Selection
Cereal Rye
Environmental Sciences
Spring Deadspot
Integrated Weed Management
Plant Breeding
Sorghum
Agricultural Practices
Sorghum Aphid

Past and present advances in the fields of agronomic, crop, soil, and environmental sciences. Enjoy interviews with researchers published in journals, books, and magazines from the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America. Opinions and conclusions expressed by authors are their own and are not considered as those of the American Society of ... more

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Latest Episodes

"Putting the Soil Health Principles to the Test in Iowa, USA" with Dr. Marshall McDaniel and Hillary Olson

Soil health principles can help guide farmers in best practices for long term soil health and improvement. However, it's important to test th... more

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Michael Torrey and Julie McClure of Torrey Advisory Group join Society CEO Jim Cudahy to discuss the impacts of the current administration on the Societies' sciences, the Farm Bill, and how our members can be involved.

Contact us at podcast@science... more

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"Wild bee visitation unaffected by disparate nectar phenotypes in a sunflower inbred line population" with Dr. Jarrad Prasifka.

Bees are important pollinators for sunflowers. But, just like humans, they also have preferences, which means it's impor... more

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"Mechanical management strategies improve corn production in organically managed living mulch systems" with Ben Brockmueller.

Organic farming is a rich and rewarding challenge for farmers, but without the use of herbicides and other conventional me... more

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Recent Guests

Marshall McDaniel
Associate professor in soil-plant interactions, Iowa State University
Iowa State University
Episode: Soil Health Principles in Iowa with Dr. Marshall McDaniel and Hillary Olson
Hillary Olson
State soil health specialist, Iowa NRCS
Iowa NRCS
Episode: Soil Health Principles in Iowa with Dr. Marshall McDaniel and Hillary Olson
Julie McClure
Vice President of the Torrey Advisory Group
Torrey Advisory Group
Episode: Connections April 2026, Science Policy Updates with Michael Torrey and Julie McClure
Michael Torrey
Founder and President of the Torrey Advisory Group
Torrey Advisory Group
Episode: Connections April 2026, Science Policy Updates with Michael Torrey and Julie McClure
Dr. Jarrad Prasifka
Research entomologist, USDA ARS Sunflower Improvement Research Unit
USDA Agricultural Research Service
Episode: Wild Bee Sunflower Nectar Preferences with Dr. Jarrad Prasifka
Ben Brockmueller
Researcher in Organic and Sustainable Cropping Systems Lab
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: Living Mulches in Organic Corn with Ben Brockmueller
Paul Skinner
Soil scientist and vineyard consultant based in St. Helena, California
Vineyard consulting; Sequum wines
Episode: Connections February 2026, A Life in Viticulture with Dr. Paul Skinner
Dr. Andrew McKenzie-Gopsill
Researcher at the Charlottetown Research and Development Center of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada specializing in weed management and cover crop management.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Episode: Rescuing Potato from Buckwheat Volunteers with Dr. Andrew McKenzie-Gopsill
Dr. Joshua Sleper
Quantitative genetics researcher in the horticultural sciences department at the University of Florida
University of Florida
Episode: Optimizing Genomic Selection in Strawberry with Dr. Joshua Sleper

Hosts

Abby Morrison
Host of Field Lab Earth; affiliated with Field Lab Earth and associated societies; leads and guides conversations with researchers and practitioners.
Jim Cudahy
Co-host and conversation host; oversees guest introductions and discussion flow.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Poor audio quality

    Please take a basic course in audio engineering. I should not have to raise and lower the volume every time the conversation moves from host to guest and back again. The host might also consider expanding her vocabulary beyond “sure” and “so interesting!”

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    Beebalmer
    United States10 months ago
  • Poor audio quality

    Please take a basic course in audio engineering. I should not have to raise and lower the volume every time the conversation moves from interviewer to interviewee and back again.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Beebalmer
    United States3 years ago
  • Suggestions for improvement

    Respectfully ask you to work on your “ums” and “uhs”

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    sold out 2020
    United States5 years ago
  • #1 Host 🏆

    Abby is an amazing host on this Podcast. She has excellent interview skills. Her questions are very well planned out and researched. She’s very impressive. Must listen to this podcast if this your field of interest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ToniS5
    United States6 years ago
  • Great, informative show

    I've really enjoyed listening to Field, Lab, Earth! Abby does a great job of working though scientific papers and topics in a way that anyone can understand. She's skilled at helping her guests be engaging and interesting without sacrificing the quality of their content. I would recommend this show to anyone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nerdy Plant Nerd
    United States6 years ago

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Guests are typically leading experts; conversations balance depth with accessibility.
Host asks well-researched, thoughtful questions.
Insightful discussions with researchers that connect lab work to field results.
Audience benefits from practical takeaways useful for researchers and practitioners.

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Connections April 2026, Science Policy Updates with Michael Torrey and Julie McClure
Q: What can members do to influence policy during this uncertain period?
Members should tell their story consistently over the long term, engage with policymakers, and participate in advocacy efforts like Congressional Visits Day to secure funding for key programs.
Connections April 2026, Science Policy Updates with Michael Torrey and Julie McClure
Q: What are the USDA research priorities driving funding decisions?
The priorities focus on increasing farmer profitability, expanding markets, protecting pests and diseases, promoting soil health, and improving nutrition and human health.
Connections April 2026, Science Policy Updates with Michael Torrey and Julie McClure
Q: What is the current state of USDA funding and staffing compared with a year ago?
Staff reductions at major agencies have reduced capacity to process grants and provide technical assistance, but funding is returning to a more normal pace and announcements are resuming a regular cadence.
Living Mulches in Organic Corn with Ben Brockmueller
Q: Remind me when the flame meter was in relation to planting?
The flame weeder was applied immediately after planting to suppress the living mulch growth without destroying it, followed by additional in-season management strategies later in the season.
Sorgoleone with Drs. Sakiko Okumoto, Bill Rooney, and Guntur Subbarao
Q: Is there any kind of legacy effects that Sorgoleone can have?
The impact will last about two to three months maximum after the initial application, and its long-term effects are still being researched.

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Conversations span soil health, policy, crop science, and applied agronomy, featuring researchers, practitioners, and policy experts who translate complex science into actionable insights. Episodes explore soil biology, cover crops, nitrogen management, genomic selection, and weed and disease management, often highlighting practical field experiments, collaboration among universities, industry, and government, and the intersection of science with policy and farming practice. Notable are hands-on discussions about long-term soil health measurements, policy impacts on funding and research pipelines, and innovative approaches in breeding, cover crops, and precision ag that help farmers improve yields, sustainability, and resilience. The show f... more

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