Dec 17, 2025

On our last episode of season 10, all three hosts have a discussion on the future of weed science with Dr. Larry Steckel (University of Tennessee) and Dr. Aaron Hager (University of Illinois). They reflect on the evolution of weed management, including the increase of specific weed species, and the challenges of...

Dec 10, 2025

Joe Ikley and Sarah Lancaster discuss the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network (NDAWN) and the Kansas Mesonet with directors Daryl Ritchison and Chip Redmond, respectively. NDAWN, with over 250 stations, provides high-resolution weather data, including soil moisture and temperature measurements. Kansas Mesonet,...

Dec 3, 2025

Sarah and Alyssa sit down with dryland experts Jeanne Faulk Jones (Kansas State University) and Dr. Drew Lyon (Washington State University). They highlight the challenges of managing weeds in semi-arid regions, including key weeds like Palmer amaranth, Kochia, and perennial grasses. They also discuss various...