Podcast Episodes

Transgene Flow

Episode 76

This week’s podcast is an important discussion, a cautionary tale of what can happen when genetically-engineered crops are introduced to the environm…

9 years, 1 month ago

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Food Truths- Debunking Myths, Celebrating Abundance

Episode 75

Hormones, antibiotics, GMOs…  A trip to the grocery store is a battle against fear and guilt.  From marketers to activists, there is a concerted effo…

9 years, 2 months ago

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Decreased Fungal Food Toxins with RNAi

Episode 74

Aflatoxins are trace compounds produced by certain fungi, and represent a legitimate food safety risk.  These fungi grow on corn, peanuts and other c…

9 years, 2 months ago

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Agriculture, Butterflies and Bees

Episode 73

The effects of farm insect controls on butterflies and bees are important to understand.  Dr. Ric Bessin is an Extension Professor from the Universit…

9 years, 2 months ago

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Your Questions Answered

Episode 72

We get lots of comments that the favorite episodes are when Kevin Folta answers your questions about food, farming, and genetic engineering.  Not to …

9 years, 2 months ago

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The Farmer Voice in Social Media

Episode 71

How do biotech seeds affect the end user?  If you listened to the “experts” they’d tell you that farmers were forced to buy seeds they didn’t want, b…

9 years, 3 months ago

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Pears; Speeding Tree Production

Episode 70

Pears are favorite tree fruits, yet they are limited in varieties and availability.  Dr. Amit Dhingra from Washington State University explains the r…

9 years, 3 months ago

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Fighting Plant Viruses with RNA – and Clay!

Episode 69

There are no compounds that can be sprayed to fight plant viruses, so plant protection requires managing the insects that spread them.  This means us…

9 years, 3 months ago

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Brassica oleracea – The Dog of the Plant World

Episode 68

Did you know that broccoli, kale, kohlrabi, brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage are all the same species?  Just like dogs are highly-diverse me…

9 years, 3 months ago

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The National Academies Report on Genetic Engineering

Episode 67

The National Academies of Science is one of the most respected scientific organizations on the planet, composed of well-established scientists and ot…

9 years, 3 months ago

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