I found the discussion regarding the mixing of various farm chemicals particularly interesting, especially concerning the potential effects on the environment and public health.
As an "Old Farm Boy" with a background in farming, I am aware that substances like ammonium nitrate are commonly used as fertilizer, yet they are also utilized in mining operations when combined with other components. While these ingredients may appear safe on their own, mixing two or more can often lead to unintended results.
Thanks, Beth et al., for this informative piece. I'm all for the process of having the producer prove their product does no harm rather than the other way 'round -- market it then wait for consequences.
Excellent podcast. I’d love to have you and the lobe rangers and others on a panel together. Will be hearing Chad in the word rambler Friday night. Beth does a great job for an Iowan-
not assuming everyone knows about farming but not looking down on people who never stepped foot in a cornfield.
Seth pointed out one of the core mismanagement strategies that are forced upon farmers: it’s alll about increasing yield, while ignoring profits, and ignoring environmental and health risks. I was at a presentation by an ISU researcher a few years ago about a new herbicide chemical for the soy/corn farmer. As he spoke about how to apply a one chemical after the next I realized that Corporations only care about their own profits no other considerations.
Chemical producers have forced a scorched earth approach upon farmers at the cost of totally destroying the natural biome of our lands. Keep killing every bilological entity that is not corn or soybean. Then apply more chemical fertilizers to try to increase yields. The farmer is just a pass through mechanism for Government subsidies to support the chemical industries. Farmers struggle and Americans suffer from food insecurity as well as the health and environmental destruction.
The Government only cares about maximizing yield because of a false concept that farm produce is a geopolitical tool: America feeeds the World so the World will love America. This false narrrative results in states like Iowa exporting well over 90% of food grown while importing over 90% of food consumed. Farmers end up maximizing yield to produce products that they cannot sell into a natural suppply/demand market.
It is past time to redefine the agricultural strategy in America.
Thanks, Beth et al., for this informative piece. I'm all for the process of having the producer prove their product does no harm rather than the other way 'round -- market it then wait for consequences.
Great podcast.
I found the discussion regarding the mixing of various farm chemicals particularly interesting, especially concerning the potential effects on the environment and public health.
As an "Old Farm Boy" with a background in farming, I am aware that substances like ammonium nitrate are commonly used as fertilizer, yet they are also utilized in mining operations when combined with other components. While these ingredients may appear safe on their own, mixing two or more can often lead to unintended results.
Thanks for listening!!
Thanks, Beth et al., for this informative piece. I'm all for the process of having the producer prove their product does no harm rather than the other way 'round -- market it then wait for consequences.
Thank you Beth and all who produced this show. Very well done. I will share with my network.
You’re losing money and won’t consider changing the business model, how do you stay in business ? “Volume..(and government subsidies).”
This is so excellent. Thank you, Beth (and The Weary Ramblers). Sharing widely this Earth Day.
Awesome show and an awesome song!
Excellent podcast. I’d love to have you and the lobe rangers and others on a panel together. Will be hearing Chad in the word rambler Friday night. Beth does a great job for an Iowan-
not assuming everyone knows about farming but not looking down on people who never stepped foot in a cornfield.
Seth pointed out one of the core mismanagement strategies that are forced upon farmers: it’s alll about increasing yield, while ignoring profits, and ignoring environmental and health risks. I was at a presentation by an ISU researcher a few years ago about a new herbicide chemical for the soy/corn farmer. As he spoke about how to apply a one chemical after the next I realized that Corporations only care about their own profits no other considerations.
Chemical producers have forced a scorched earth approach upon farmers at the cost of totally destroying the natural biome of our lands. Keep killing every bilological entity that is not corn or soybean. Then apply more chemical fertilizers to try to increase yields. The farmer is just a pass through mechanism for Government subsidies to support the chemical industries. Farmers struggle and Americans suffer from food insecurity as well as the health and environmental destruction.
The Government only cares about maximizing yield because of a false concept that farm produce is a geopolitical tool: America feeeds the World so the World will love America. This false narrrative results in states like Iowa exporting well over 90% of food grown while importing over 90% of food consumed. Farmers end up maximizing yield to produce products that they cannot sell into a natural suppply/demand market.
It is past time to redefine the agricultural strategy in America.
Thanks for your comments. Agreed on all fronts!!
Thanks, Beth et al., for this informative piece. I'm all for the process of having the producer prove their product does no harm rather than the other way 'round -- market it then wait for consequences.