
Sustaining The Herd
Sustaining the Herd is a resource for all things related to sustainability in animal agriculture. We hope to deliver value to listeners by interviewing industry leaders as well as producers involved in sustainability projects. Every two weeks, we'll give a practical perspective on new technologies as well as new rules and regulations affecting the adoption of sustainability-related technologies such as anaerobic digestion and the production of renewable energy.
Podcasting since 2024 • 37 episodes
Sustaining The Herd
Latest Episodes
Rounding Up The Herd
Andrew and Brock have been busy working on sustainability related projects for clients and need some time to round up The Herd before coming back with another full episode. Tune in today to hear about what Andrew and Brock have been up to and l...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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9:29

Part 2: Nutrient Management Opportunities and Solutions for Feedlot Anaerobic Digestion Projects
In Episode 35 we talked a lot about challenges associated with digestate nutrient management for feedlot anaerobic digestion projects—that is, the consistency (solids content) and composition (N, P, and K) of what comes out is a lot different t...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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36:48

Nutrient Management - The Achilles Heel of Feedlot Anaerobic Digestion Projects
Picture this...feedlot manure has been collected from roller compacted concrete pens, fed into an anaerobic digester, and made a lot of renewable natural gas...so now what? There's digestate to handle! And make no mistake - handling liquid dige...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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29:56

How Consumer Tastes are Driving Pesticide Usage, GMOs, and the Future of U.S. Fruit Production
What is pomology...or a pomologist? Join us for yet another "first" on Sustaining The Herd to find out. Andrew and Brock sit down in the studio with Win Cowgill, Professor Emeritus from Rutgers University, to discuss the science of growing frui...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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46:54

Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture with Dan Kurdys
Most people have heard of artificial intelligence, but does anyone really know how it will impact the future? Join Brock...yes, you read that right...as he hosts solo for the first time without Andrew. Brock sits down in-person with Dan Kurdys ...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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30:26
