Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast

Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast

Brian Arnall Ph.D., Dave Deken, Josh Lofton Ph.D.

Episodes 85
Avg. Duration 47m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (14)
Since Feb 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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31%
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About This Podcast

The Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast is your source for in-depth discussions on agronomy explicitly tailored for the unique challenges and opportunities in Oklahoma and the Southern Plains. Hosted by a team of university experts, this podcast dives into soil health, crop production, pest management, and innovative farming practices, all with a regional focus. Whether you're a seasoned agronomist, a dedicated farmer, or simply passionate about agriculture in the Red Dirt region, this podcast offers practical advice, expert insights, and the latest research to help you thrive in your field. Tune in and stay connected to the heart of agronomy in the Southern Great Plains.

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Recent Episodes

The Power of Local Ag Events & Answers - RDA 512

Mar 31, 2026 33m

At the Central Oklahoma Cattle Conference, we visit with Jennifer Patterson, Payne County Extension ag educator, about how local agricultural programming comes together and why it still matters for…

Bring Pastures Back Fast: Recovery That Lasts - RDA 511

Mar 25, 2026 33m

High cattle prices can make it tempting to push pasture ground harder than ever, but what happens when the grass gives out before the market does?  In this episode, Dave Deken, Dr. Brian Arnall, and…

How Soybeans Shape Oklahoma - RDA 510

Mar 18, 2026 32m

Soybeans are a lot more than a crop in the field, and this episode proves it. Dave Deken and Brian Arnall visit with Rick and Ginger Reimer of the Oklahoma Soybean Board about how soybean checkoff…

The New Rules Of Wheat Weed Control - RDA 509

Mar 10, 2026 46m

What actually works in wheat weed control when the old spray plan starts slipping? In this episode of Red Dirt Agronomy, Dave Deken, Brian Arnall, and Josh Lofton sit down with Liberty Galvin at…

Insurance Basics That Keep You Farming - RDA 508

Mar 03, 2026 27m

Tight margins and wild market swings are back in the driver’s seat—and producers are feeling it. Recorded at the Central Oklahoma Cattle Conference in Stillwater, Episode 508 features Clay Burtrum…

The Hidden Herd Thieves: Biting Bugs - RDA 507

Feb 24, 2026 35m

Flies, ticks, and parasites don’t just annoy cattle—they steal gain and profit. Recorded live at the Central Oklahoma Cattle Conference in Stillwater, OK, this episode features Dr. Jonathan Cammack…

Ask Better Questions of Your Soil - RDA 506

Feb 17, 2026 57m

Episode 506 dives into soil nutrition and the real-world decisions behind soil testing with Jace Whitehead of EnviroAg Laboratories, an OSU Plant & Soil Sciences grad who built a soil testing lab…

How Farmers Keep A Seat At The Table - RDA 505

Feb 10, 2026 38m

Recorded live from the Oklahoma Wheat Commission booth at the 2026 KNID AgriFest in Enid, the crew sits down with Jeff Hickman—farmer, longtime ag association leader, Oklahoma higher-education…

Nitrogen Know-How From A Teen Agronomist - RDA 504

Feb 03, 2026 33m

In this episode of the Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast, we’re joined by 16-year-old Brayden Arnall, who recently won the National FFA Agriscience Award. This episode isn’t just about a student project—it’s…

Hands in the Dirt, Minds on the Future - RDA 503

Jan 27, 2026 48m

In this heartfelt and energizing episode of Red Dirt Agronomy, the team sits down with Dr. Kent Martin at the 2026 KNID AgriFest in Enid. Kent, now a full-time faculty member at Northwestern Oklahoma…

Oklahoma Wheat: Research, Markets, & Rural Life - RDA 502

Jan 20, 2026 36m

Episode 502 takes you straight to the Oklahoma Wheat Commission booth at the AgriFest in Enid—where the smell of fresh bread and cinnamon rolls is basically a tractor beam for farmers. Dave Deken and…

The Big Debate: Stress vs. Deficiency In Crops - RDA 501

Jan 13, 2026 50m

Recorded live at KNID AgriFest in Enid from the Oklahoma Wheat Commission booth, Episode 501 launches Season 5 with a fast-paced crop check and a whole lot of agronomy banter. Dave Deken sits down…

Growing Agronomists, Not Just Crops - RDA 427

Nov 19, 2025 36m

This episode of the Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast features Dr. Beatrix Haggard, an associate professor in Oklahoma State University’s Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, whose teaching mission is to…

Digging Deeper: Rethinking Irrigation In A New Era - RDA 426

Nov 04, 2025 40m

Water is life—especially in the Oklahoma Panhandle. In this episode, the Red Dirt Agronomy team welcomes Dr. Sumit Sharma, OSU Extension’s irrigation specialist, for a wide-ranging discussion on how…

Wheat Pasture, Feedlots, and the Future Herd - RDA 425

Oct 20, 2025 52m

The cattle industry is riding high on prices—but running low on cows. In this episode of the Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast, Dr. Derrell Peel, OSU Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, joins the team…

Purity, Progress, and the Power of Good Seed - RDA 424

Oct 08, 2025 37m

This week, the Red Dirt Agronomy crew sits down with Jeff Wright of Oklahoma Foundation Seed to trace the wheat seed pipeline—from a few pounds in the breeder’s bag to the certified seed growers…

Sowing Innovation: The Future of Kansas Wheat - RDA 423

Sep 09, 2025 42m

This week on the Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast, we bring you a wheat-packed episode from High Plains Journal Live in Wichita with Aaron Harries of Kansas Wheat. Aaron takes us on an incredible journey…

How Wheat is Getting Smarter & Faster to Market - RDA 422

Sep 03, 2025 25m

This week on the Red Dirt Agronomy podcast, the crew sits down with Dusti Gallagher, CEO of Heartland Plant Innovations, to explore how cutting-edge breeding tools are transforming wheat…

Strip Till, Smart Tech, Soil Health Innovation - RDA 421

Aug 26, 2025 32m

This week’s Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast takes us to the heart of innovation in Kansas agriculture. We caught up with Ray Flickner at High Plains Journal Live, where he shared how his fifth-generation…

The World Wants Wheat And Oklahoma Delivers - RDA 420

Aug 18, 2025 31m

This episode hits the road to Wichita, Kansas, where the Red Dirt Agronomy team joins High Plains Journal Live and connects with growers, ag researchers, and industry leaders from across Oklahoma and…

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