Podcast Episodes
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Episode 87
Glyphosate, the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup, has been used as a non-selective (kills all plants) herbicide since 1970. It blocks a ne…
9 years, 2 months ago
“Know GMO” the Movie
Episode 86
The documentary space is filled with disparaging films about food science, including those that target biotechnology. Many of these films feature ar…
9 years, 2 months ago
Biotech, Forest Restoration and Conservation
Episode 85
Forests are under many threats, from new pests and pathogens, to invasive trees, to climate. The advancement of these traits by far exceeds the natu…
9 years, 3 months ago
Crop Genetic Engineering- History and Outlook
Episode 84
While the technologies of genetic engineering are quite commonplace, it was not always the case. The scientists that blazed the trail hold tremendou…
9 years, 3 months ago
Controlled Environment Agriculture
Episode 83
In the race to feed 10 billion people by 2050 some agricultural production will shift to where people live. The idea of vertical farms or repurposin…
9 years, 3 months ago
GE Crop Regulation in Uruguay
Episode 82
Uruguay is a major producer of soy and corn from genetically engineered seeds, with over 2.5 million acres in production. Dr. Paul Vincelli talks ab…
9 years, 3 months ago
Potatoes; Past, Present and Future
Episode 81
In the industrialized world the potato is defined as one of a few varieties of tuber crops. But there is tremendous diversity available to be exploi…
9 years, 3 months ago
Sweet Potato, Nature’s GMO
Episode 80
The sweet potato has special seasonal or fast-food application in the industrialized world, but in many parts of the world it is an important part of…
9 years, 4 months ago
Technology and Society
Episode 79
The issues of biotechnology benefit from examination from social scientists. There are scientists that help define the social reaction to science an…
9 years, 4 months ago
Specialty Crops (Fruits, Veggies, & Nuts!)
Episode 78
What are Specialty Crops? These are the crops of the produce aisle, fruits, vegetables, nuts. These are high-value crops that receive relatively li…
9 years, 4 months ago