Pesticides…they’ve come a long way! In the latest episode of POPagriculture, Steve discusses hazard, risk and the evolution of pesticide safety.
What Does Organic Actually Mean?
Organic: it may not mean what you think it means! In this episode of POPagriculture, Steve explores how crops are grown according to organic standards, what that means for pesticide use and, while it may sound inconceivable, how this relates to the movie, The Princess Bride!
Why Wheat Is Like Wine
In this week’s episode of POPagriculture, Steve muses that “wheat is like wine,” claiming the crop has its own terroir, similar to wine. So sit down, pour yourself your favorite glass of vino and discover how wheat shares more characteristics with wine than previously thought!
An Interview with Alan Bjerga
In this week’s episode, Steve talks with Alan Bjerga, agricultural reporter at Bloomberg News. Steve and Alan discuss the changing landscape of American agriculture, and Alan provides his perspective on the state of agriculture news reporting in the U.S.
To Till or Not to Till
In this episode, Steve recounts the history of tilling and how the Dust Bowl prompted a change in farming methods to manage weeds.
An Apple a Day
In this episode, Steve discusses how fruits and vegetables are kept fresh after they’re harvested to ensure reliable access to healthy produce and reduce food loss.
Plants Get Sick, Too
Did you know that plants can get sick, too? That’s right, just like us, plants can get diseases. In this episode of POPagriculture, Steve takes listeners on a historical trip to recount the many times plant sickness became a real problem for people.
Farm is a Verb
One of Steve’s favorite John Mayer songs has the line, “love ain’t a thing, love is a verb,” and he applies this ethos to agriculture, too. In this episode, Steve discusses the many risks , decisions, stewardship, and work that is involved in today’s agriculture. After all, “farm ain’t a thing, farm is a verb!”
I Fought the Weeds…
What makes a plant a weed? At one level it’s a very human definition – it’s a plant that is growing somewhere we don’t want it. That could be in your lawn or garden. It could be in a farmer’s field. It could be in a National Park. Anywhere they can grow, the weeds are calling…
POPagriculture Podcast: Coming Soon!
POPagriculture is Steve Savage’s latest project in conjunction with the CropLife America Foundation. This podcast series combines his love of agriculture and pop culture for an interesting and engaging experience. The newest podcast in this series is coming soon!