Bonus 12 The Power of Soil Microbiology in Regenerative Agriculture: A Conversation with Laura Decker, the MicroBiometer
Ranching Reboot - A podcast by Red Hills Rancher - Mondays
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Join us in this enlightening conversation with Laura, the Micro Biometer, as we delve into the importance of soil microbiology in regenerative agriculture. Discover how soil testing can help improve farming practices by monitoring microbial health and activity in soil. Learn about Laura's personal experiences with farming and how her product, Micro Biometer, was developed to help growers, especially those transitioning away from conventional farming, understand soil biology and ecology. She also shares some insights into how different farming practices like strip grazing and cover-cropping can impact microbial populations in the soil. 00:00 Introduction and Casual Conversation 00:20 Interesting Day: Dealing with Calves on the Road 01:45 Farm Life: Stories of Escaping Animals 02:30 Challenges of Ranching: Cattle on the Highway 03:08 City Life vs Farm Life: Different Perspectives 04:38 Transitioning from Accounting to Agriculture 05:03 The Story Behind Microbiometer 07:35 How Microbiometer Works 08:54 The Importance of Soil Microbiology in Agriculture 10:47 The Challenges of Soil Testing 13:29 The Future of Soil Testing and Microbiometer 16:54 The Role of Microbes in Soil Health 21:58 The Impact of Soil Health on Crop Quality 24:55 The Challenges of Commercial Cannabis Growing 25:52 The Limitations of Traditional Soil Testing 28:45 The Importance of Feeding Soil Microbes 45:34 The Challenges of Soil Testing in Pastures 50:42 Conclusion and Contact Information www.Microbiometer.com -------------------------------------- Discord! Grassroots Carbon! Landtrust Info! Magic Mind use code RANCHING20 for 20% off! Audubon Conservation Ranching! Buy Wild Ass Soap and CBD! Use the Coupon code "Reboot" for an extra discount!! Buy BoBoLinks Here! Use code "BOBOREBOOT" for $10 off your first pack of Bobolinks!! Noble Regen Ranching Course! Book on Landtrust! RedHillsRancher.com My Patreon My Linktree --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranching-reboot/support