Podcast Episodes

Evolution of Weed Resistance

Episode 165

Weed resistance is a complex problem with incredible ramifications for agricultural production. It also provides an outstanding opportunity to examin…

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Brockovich’s Deceptive Guardian Article

Episode 164

On December 6, 2018 environmental advocate Erin Brockovich published a high-profile opinion piece in The Guardian.  The piece was laced with scientif…

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Biotechnology Outreach and Extension

Episode 163

Dr. Thomas Zinnen has worked with the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Service for almost three decades. His principal job has been shar…

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Thoughtful Questions from a Listener

Episode 162

Gary Nolan works in marketing, but enjoys science podcasts, including Talking Biotech.  He also frequently blogs about politics, social trends, and s…

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Careers in Plant Breeding

Episode 161

Plant breeding is an important discipline, and the foundation of plant genetic improvements.  While modern techniques like gene editing sometimes ste…

7 years, 6 months ago

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Conflict of Interest

Episode 160

The term “Conflict of Interest” is thrown around a lot these days, mostly to sully reputations or cast doubt on quality research. That perception of …

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Supporting Farmers, Fighting “Non-GMO”

Episode 159

They are farmers.  They also own A&C Liquid Assets, a liquor store in Hoxie, Kansas.  Allison and Cole Nondorf saw the Smirnoff commercial where they…

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A Look Into the Future of Technology

Episode 158

The future gets closer every day, and many argue that technology will radically change the world for the better in the next 20 years– if we have the …

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Solving the Animal Feed Problem

Episode 157

What do we use to feed our food?  From cattle to fish, livestock require substantial inputs to thrive, and a substantial part of that is their feed. …

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Mango Domestication and Diversity

Episode 156

The mango is an incredibly important fruit worldwide, yet little is known about its precise origins or domestication. Today’s podcast explores this i…

7 years, 7 months ago

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