In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. James Rogers, Extension Forage Crops Production Specialist at North Dakota State University, explores practical forage solutions for Northern cropping systems. He shares research on bale and swath grazing, sorghum-soybean mixes, and winter forage strategies. Learn how soil health, crop-livestock integration, and preventive plant acreage are shaping forage systems. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Everything tends to go dormant after frost, even cool-season perennials, making winter a major challenge."

Meet the guest: Dr. James Rogers holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy from Clemson University and serves as an Extension Forage Crops Production Specialist and Interim Assistant Director at the North Central Research Extension Center. With decades of experience in pasture management, forage systems, and grazing research, his work bridges practical application with agronomic innovation.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:08) Introduction
• (07:43) Forage systems in North Dakota
• (10:23) Bale and swath grazing
• (14:21) Improving forage system efficiency
• (16:08) Sorghum-soybean integration
• (24:11) Risk management in sorghum
• (26:37) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Guillermo Balboa from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln explains how precision agriculture and digital dashboards are reshaping nitrogen management strategies in corn production. He shares data-backed methods to increase efficiency, reduce nitrogen input without sacrificing yield, and evaluate biologicals and sensors in real-world farm settings. Learn how decision tools and farmer benchmarking are guiding sustainable practices. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Our dashboards use accurate seasonal forecasts to help predict crop stages and guide nutrient timing decisions."

Meet the guest: Dr. Guillermo Balboa earned his Ph.D. in Agronomy and Crop Science from Kansas State University, following an M.S. and B.S. from the National University of Río Cuarto. As a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, he develops nitrogen strategies using precision ag, crop models, and data tools. His work helps optimize nutrient use and sustainability in corn systems.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:05) Introduction
• (05:40) Nitrogen strategies
• (06:42) Sensor and model tools
• (09:09) Benchmarking field efficiency
• (18:05) Biologicals field evaluation
• (23:46) Barriers to tech adoption
• (26:21) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this special 100th episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Chad Lee from the University of Kentucky explores the future of crop production. He discusses how agronomy brings together weed science, nutrient management, and cropping systems to support resilient farming. From managing cover crops to improving nitrogen efficiency and advancing no-till corn after cover crops, he explains how Kentucky farmers are adapting to new production challenges. Listen now on all major platforms!

"You're constantly learning whether you're learning how to be a faculty member or learning how to manage students and budgets."

Meet the guest: Dr. Chad Lee is an Extension Professor of Grain Crops and Director of the Grain and Forage Center of Excellence at the University of Kentucky. With a PhD in Agronomy and Crop Science from Michigan State University, his work spans corn, soybeans, and wheat, focusing on nutrient management, cover crops, and yield stability. His extension leadership bridges research and farm application.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:58) Introduction
• (05:51) Weed science background
• (10:04) Becoming an agronomist
• (11:30) Research and extension focus
• (15:47) Revisiting agronomic basics
• (16:47) Cover crop management
• (28:35) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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