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Local Zero

Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities

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Climate action on your doorstep. Dr Rebecca Ford, Professor Matt Hannon, and Dr Fraser Stewart are your trusted guides to smart local energy and a zero carbon future. Find us at www.localzeropod.com
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Carbon Dialogue

Siddharth Dasgupta

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Conversations with Industry Experts, Academicians, and seasoned practitioners on Climate Change and Sustainability including Climate Justice, Climate Finance, Climate Variability, Climate Security, Disaster Risk Management, Circular Economy, Climate Forecasting, ESG Reporting, Air Pollution, Sustainable Forest Management and Food Security
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This podcast from the National Humanities Alliance explores everyday folks’ decisions to study the humanities as undergraduates and their pathways to fulfilling careers. It is designed for students drawn to study the humanities in college who might be concerned about what that might mean for their career. It's also for those who advise such students, whether as parents or professionals. The stories in this podcast debunk widespread misperceptions about humanities majors’ career prospects by ...
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It is hard to start a new farm in today's world, with inflation and less land being available. There are resources available to help like the Food Finance Institute. Tera Johnson the founder of the Food Finance Institute explains why she started the resource with the University as well as how they are able to help new food businesses and farmers wh…
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Conservationist Joe Hovel has spent decades dedicated to preserving the natural beauty and ecological integrity of forested lands across the Upper Midwest. His work has not only safeguarded thousands of acres for future generations but also inspired a broader movement toward sustainable land management. Through a combination of hands-on stewardship…
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There’s a chance for you to explore the world of agriculture while enjoying a beer or two. The Wisconsin Science Festival is going on Oct. 14-20. This is a statewide celebration of activities for all ages from hands-on science exhibitions to pub nights. This year, the theme of the festival is agriculture. Fran Puleo Moyer, associate director of out…
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Clara Hedrich of LaClare Family Creamery is our next guest in this specialty crop series with the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association. Clara knows a thing or two about turning an idea into a thriving business model. Her experience starting a farm business, a goat milk cooperative, and an agricultural tourism destination is among the wisdom a…
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The U.S. Drought Monitor puts most of Wisconsin in an abnormally dry or severe drought. That's likely to get worse as there's no rain in the forecast. Dan Marzu is the north-central region nutrient and pest management outreach specialist with the Division of Extension. He says winter crops will struggle coming out of the ground if that soil moistur…
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It's National 4-H Week! Pam Jahnke finds out how membership and activities are trending in the state from Jessica Jens, WI State 4-H Program Manager.Hurricane Milton made landfall last night in Florida. We get an update on the path of destruction from Stu Muck, ag meteorologist. October is Pork Month, but why. Christina Meylor, president of the WI …
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The migration of birds is currently peaking in Wisconsin, prompting a focus on avian health and conservation. Ryan Brady, a member of the Save Our Songbirds initiative, emphasizes the importance of this campaign. Over the past 50 years, North America has seen a dramatic decline in bird populations, with approximately one in three birds lost. The Sa…
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Food Banks have become even more important since Covid and one in Wisconsin goes the extra mile by helping those in need and local farmers. Michelle Orge, the President of Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin, says that they are a connector by taking in donations and buying food for farmers and preparing it for food pantries to give out. …
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The war in Ukraine creates many hardships for the farmers including worrying about drone strikes. Stephanie Hoff talks to Olga Polozova about how their ability to farm has been impacted by the war. It's a Wyffels Wednesday and Farm Director Pam Jahnke talks to Steve Quade about how their varieties of corn dealt with the wet spring and dry fall. Cha…
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National 4-H Week, celebrated from October 6-12, honors the impact of 4-H programs that have shaped youth leaders for over 100 years. In Wisconsin, the tradition continues as youth develop essential life skills through hands-on learning. Angie Ulness, Manitowoc County Dairy Youth Specialist and 4-H alum, shares her 4-H journey and its lasting influ…
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Alfalfa growers have a tool at their disposal courtesy of Extension that can help them determine the best time to cut their stands. The cut time can dictate just how persistent your alfalfa is. Scott Newell joins us. He’s the alfalfa outreach specialist at the UW-Madison’s Division of Extension. He says fall cutting management is an important part …
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Bayer Crop Sciences does its vegetable research and development right here in Wisconsin - DeForest, to be specific. Site lead Ben Stonewall says the research station looks at sweet corn, onions, beans, peas, and carrots, just to name a few. They look at the early stages of these vegetables to ensure a quality seed gets to producers. Stonewall expla…
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New research shows dairy calves might be getting too much to eat in their first couple of feedings. Dairy farmers might need to make an adjustment. Luckily, there’s an app for that. Dr. Don Sockett is a veterinarian with the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Lab. And Dr. Tom Earleywine is the director of nutritional services with Land O Lakes Animal …
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Dairy farmers are always on the lookout for ways to boost efficiency and sustainability in their operations. One often overlooked strategy may already be growing in their fields—alfalfa. Beyond being a reliable forage, this crop holds incredible potential to improve soil health and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers. Marta Kohmann, UW-Extens…
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World Dairy Expo makes Wisconsin a hot spot for visiting trade partners. Haley Milan is the global agribusiness team leader at the U.S. Commercial Service. She coordinates delegations from around the world to come to the U.S. and buy products. World Dairy Expo is one of the trade shows where she brings international groups. See omnystudio.com/liste…
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About a dozen Ukrainian dairy farmers came to Wisconsin this past week to experience the World Dairy Expo and to explore new technologies to bring back home. Olga Polozova from central Ukraine owns Krasnogirske, LLC and is a member of the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine. She says it wasn't easy to organize a trade delegation to the U.S. si…
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2024 has been far from ideal for corn growing in Wisconsin. Now agronomists and farmers across the state are learning about just how resilient corn genetics can be! Steve Quade, Regional Manager for Wyffels Hybrids, has been pulling yield data from key plot locations in Jefferson, Dane, Green and Rock counties. He notes that a lot can depend on soi…
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From growing up on a dairy farm in Brazil to becoming a trusted expert in Wisconsin’s dairy heartland, Dr. Tiago Tomazi has always had cows in his sights. Now a Technical Services Veterinarian with Merck Animal Health, he's bringing his global experience and passion for animal care to the barns of Wisconsin. Tomazi explains what brought him to Wisc…
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The genetics that farmers want in a dairy cow was not the same 10 years ago as it is today. And it won’t be the same 10 years from now, either. That’s according to this year’s World Dairy Expo International Person of the Year Paul Larmer of Semex. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Pam Jahnke
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Abrielle Kane chats with Pam about how 90% of Wisconsin milk is made into Wisconsin cheese. In tunrn 90% of that cheese is sold out of state. Thanks to programs like Top Chef, they are seeing a bump in the demand and recognition of Wisconsin cheese. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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South Carolina Farm Bureau President Harry Ott saw Hurricane Helene’s fury first-hand on his family’s crop farm. And he estimates the state’s agriculture industry will lose millions of dollars during a year that’s already been hard for farmers with low prices and poor weather. Ott stresses that the need for the improvements in Farm Bill drafts are …
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American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall tells us that natural disasters such as the destruction from Hurricane Helene, underscore the need for a stronger farm economy. He says farm labor solutions, reformed Federal Milk Marketing Orders, and crop insurance updates in the Farm Bill are the keys to a resilient farm economy. He tells us…
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World Dairy Expo welcomed Farm Bureau presidents from across the U.S. Stephanie Hoff caught up with the presidents of South Carolina and North Carolina Farm Bureaus to discuss agriculture damage caused by Hurricane Helene. AFBF President, Zippy Duvall, has roots in dairy. He says he's glad to be in Wisconsin, and is really enjoying the World Dairy …
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What is it like having a hurricane hit your farm? Imagine floods so big it displaces your cattle. Imagine your crop leveled just as you were about to harvest. That’s the story we’re hearing from the Carolinas. Shawn Harding is the president of North Carolina Farm Bureau. North Carolina was one of the states hit by Hurricane Helene, where crops and …
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After the unveiling of a new co-host (!!!), and some discussion about recent visits to Orkney and Ayrshire, we are joined on the pod by Laura Young (@LessWasteLaura) and Andrew Pankhurst from Zero Waste Scotland to examine how we can avoid creating unnecessary food waste in the home. Reducing Food Waste at Home bitesize course: https://www.zerowast…
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We caught up with Jay Retzer, Senior Dairy Lending Specialist for Compeer Financial. Jay tells us that building costs continue to rise and farms looking to expand are now considering purchasing an existing site. This helps to save money over building and can be helpful with the permitting process as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…
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Cows? Check. Grilled cheese? Check. Ice cream? You bet! As one of the sweetest traditions at World Dairy Expo, the GEA Farm Technologies ice cream stand marks its 20th year in Madison. Sue Begg, GEA’s Marketing and Communications Manager, is the mastermind behind the stand, spending six months getting everything ready for the big event. “We serve a…
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Wisconsin has selected its four finalists for this year's Leopold Conservation award. Charitee Seebecker introduces us to one of them. Glacial Lake Cranberries, one of the oldest cranberry farms in Wisconsin, is celebrating its 151st year of commercial cranberry production. Owned and operated by Mary Brazeau Brown, this historic farm continues to t…
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Farmers in Wisconsin are reporting early soybean yields, with some fields delivering below-average results due to challenging growing conditions earlier this season. Earl Pelak, Grain Originator for Insight FS in Ixonia, shared insights into the ongoing harvest and expectations for this year's yield. "It's a relatively early start, but we have had …
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We expected it. After a wet spring, and then a dry summer - we've got erratic corn fields and corn yields. Andy Grebner, sales representative with Wyffels Hybrids, gives us an early peak at some fresh yields. He also introduces Wyffels new partnership with Farm Rescue. Farm Rescue is an organization that provides assistance to families facing crisi…
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Just when you think you've got a good crop established, something like insects or fungus can derail your plans. Dean Ebert, Branch Manager in West Bend with Helena Agri says he's been spending a lot of time walking fields looking for everything from tar spot, to insect damage. The windows for controlling those yield robbers are limited, and Ebert s…
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Wisconsin weather has been fickle again this growing season and it could mean compromised stalk health. Steve Bailie, Branch Manager in Monroe for Helena Agri, says it's going to be important for farms to monitor stalk quality as the harvest gets started. The pinch or push test are part of the conversation. Pinching the stalks to see how firm they …
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Wisconsin Farmers Union wants a Farm Bill done, but inaction might be the continued story for 2024, says President Darin Von Ruden. He tells Bob Bosold he expects a lame-duck session in Congress. An unseasonably warm day to wrap up September! Stu Muck has the forecast for this year's World Dairy Expo. Congrats to Alexis Blankenberg from Platteville…
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With commodity prices where they are, growers cannot afford to guess about any element of that crop. From seed to fertilizer and everything in between - you need a sharp pencil. Steve Bailie, Branch Manager in Monroe for Helena Agri, says they're happy to offer VRT (variable rate technology) to their customers to help find the "sweet spot" on produ…
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Glacial Lake Cranberries, one of the oldest cranberry farms in Wisconsin, is celebrating its 151st year of commercial cranberry production. Owned and operated by Mary Brazeau Brown, this historic farm continues to thrive, thanks to its strong commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation efforts. The farm was founded in 1873 and…
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One of the biggest questions during harvest recently has been if local dealers will have a good parts supply for the harvest season. Danielle Waterworth, the Vice president of the North American ag dealers and customer support for CNH, says that through their research and data, they feel that a normalization has occurred since covid, and dealers ar…
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There are 71 counties across Wisconsin populated with townships. Each of those townships face unique responsibilities to tax payers. In this edition of Rural Mutual Round Table, Dan Lowndes, managing attorney with Statewide Services for Rural Mutual, talks about the liabilities that townships face and how they should be protecting themselves. Lownd…
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Propane users are looking at a favorable market this fall. Supply is high and cost is low, according to the Wisconsin Propane Gas Association. Executive Director Cheryle Lytle says there are also some strategies to take this season to make sure you are on top of your own supply and prices. Additional opportunities are available for farms and busine…
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It’s a gorgeous time of year in Wisconsin, and we're not just talking about the leaves. Our next episode in our specialty crop series takes us to the cranberry marsh to witness the changing foliage and the vibrant red berries. James Lake Farms is a family-owned and operated organic cranberry marsh. They’re located in Oneida County, just Northeast o…
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Farm numbers are declining. But Wisconsin author and fourth-generation farmer Brian Reisinger reminds us that not all of these exits are sad stories. Farmers retire (no one can work forever) and sometimes the next generation doesn't want to take over. Consolidation of farms has also been a tool to support more family members on a farm or to keep th…
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Wisconsin's cattle industry's getting ready for some changes in animal identification standards. ​Since 2013, breeding cattle over the age of 18 months, dairy cattle, and any cattle used for shows, etc. needed to have an official ID to move between states. This spring, USDA amended that rule so that the IDs have to be both visually AND electronical…
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World Dairy Expo begins next week in the shadow of H5N1 in dairy animals outside Wisconsin. How's the show handling biosecurity and co-mingling of animals? Pam Jahnke talks to WDE General Manager, Laura Herschleb, about animal numbers entered for the show, and some of the planned highlights visitors will experience. Dr. Brent Tharp, Technical Produ…
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If you pair a two-pronged planting season with the heat in late September, you get a variable corn silage crop. Drew Johnson is an independent dairy nutritionist with K & S Dairy Consulting, working out of Cashton and serving the surrounding counties in Western Wisconsin. He tells us about the conversations he's having with customers during the cor…
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