Luke and Thad Bergschneider are from Central Illinois where Luke is a University of Illinois Soil Scientist and Researcher and Thad is the current National FFA President. The future of agriculture is in good hands! 

These bright, articulate, knowledgeable men are critical thinkers, who are exploring how they can be an asset to agriculture. Growing up on their family farm, these two have grown not just crops and livestock, but also a passion for the future of agriculture. Luke, a crop scientist and researcher at the University of Illinois, is dedicated to studying soil health, water quality, and nutrient cycles—bridging the gap between science and real-world farming. Meanwhile, Thad has taken a bold step into national leadership, serving as the National FFA President, advocating for agricultural education and inspiring the next generation of changemakers.

From hands-on experience in the field to cutting-edge research and nationwide advocacy, these brothers are shaping the future of agriculture in their own unique ways. 

Luke and Thad Bergschneider, two of seven siblings, grew up immersed in agriculture on their family farm in Central Illinois. There they gained firsthand experience raising corn, soybeans, and cattle, along with forays into pigs, turkeys, and sheep. 

After high school Luke studied agronomy at Western Illinois University and then attended University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he received a MS in Crop Sciences. He now works with the UIUC Soils Lab supporting multiple on-farm research projects studying water quality and nutrient cycles while continuing to contribute part-time to the family farm. 

Thad, after joining Luke at UIUC for a semester, is now taking a gap year to serve as the National FFA President. In this role, he is dedicating his time to advocating for agriculture, promoting agricultural education, and supporting the next generation of leaders who will change the world.

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Send your questions or suggestions to kim@asn.farm we’d love to hear from you.

AgEmerge Podcast 155 with Luke and Thad Bergschneider

Dallas Mount is the Owner of Ranch Management Consultants (RMC), home of the Ranching for Profit School and the Executive Link program. Dig into the business side of ag, the stories, strategies, and insights to help your farm or ranch thrive. 

Dallas has led RMC since 2019 and worked with thousands of ranchers across North America, Australia and the UK to position their business for economic profit and ecologic health. The Ranching for Profit School is a program that’s been helping farmers and ranchers for over 40 years turn passion into profit. From breaking down outdated management practices to unlocking strategies that actually work, Dallas shares game-changing advice for successfully running their operation.

www.ranchingforprofit.com

After working with University of Wyoming Extension for 18 years, Dallas started teaching the Ranching For Profit School in 2012 and quickly established himself as an elite instructor. Dallas and his wife Dixie, have two adult children and own and manage a grazing operation near Wheatland, WY. RMC is focused on creating profitable businesses, with healthy land and happy families.

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AgEmerge Podcast 156 with Dallas Mount

Growing With Fishes Podcast. A podcast dedicated to growing aquaponics & cannabis and spreading information to the masses about sustainable plant production!

Matt Powers 
IG: @thepermaculturestudent
https://www.thepermaculturestudent.com/

R-Future
www.R-Future.World 

Copy Left Cultivars 
https://www.copyleftcultivars.com/
Discord 
https://discord.gg/R7KMhuksWs
Patreon 
https://www.patreon.com/CopyleftCultivarsNonprofit?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Aquaponic Cannabis Master Class
www.APMJClass.com or www.AP420.com

Pest Control Class
ThePestClass.com

Marty's Channel APMeds 
https://www.youtube.com/user/mwaddell6901
IG: APMeds

Steve Channel Potent Ponics
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkqYlFzKpbCXreVKPYFlGg

Facebook group Aquaponic Cannabis Growers https://www.facebook.com/groups/1510902559180077/

Potentponics.com

Aquaponic Cannabis Nutrients
https://www.APMJNutes.com

True Aquaponic Nutrients 
https://trueaquaponics.com/?ref=zQK0Q

Bokashi Earthworks 
https://www.bokashiearthworks.net/      Coupon Code Potent

Growing With Fishes 360 Matt Powers talking to us about microscopes, microbes, fungi & more

Emily Usher-DeaKyne is a natural resource social scientist at Purdue University working as the Project Manager for the Diverse Corn Belt project. The initiative started in 2021, led by Purdue University, to diversify Midwestern agriculture beyond corn and soybeans in Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa. Her work explores systems like extended rotations, agroforestry, and livestock integration, involving over 30 partners in research, economics, and stakeholder engagement. The project aims to overcome barriers like markets and policy, enhance resilience, and promote sustainability through on-farm studies, education, and outreach. 

https://diversecornbelt.org/

Emily is originally from the Midwest, she has always valued the economic, environmental, and social opportunities the natural environment provides. Understanding the balance between components drives her research interests in diverse agricultural systems, public policy development, and community engagement. She has B.S. in Plant Biology from Ohio University and a M.S. Natural Resources from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, gardening, grilling, and traveling.

Got questions you want answered?  Send them our way and we’ll do our best to research and find answers.  Know someone you think would be great on the AgEmerge stage or podcast? Send your questions or suggestions to kim@asn.farm we’d love to hear from you.

AgEmerge Podcast 158 with Emily Usher-DeaKyne, Natural Resource Social Scientist at Purdue

Are people making a living and an impact with Soil Microscopy?
That's what I seek to answer with this webinar - we'll dive deep into the methods and breakthroughs of many folks making a living, working on large-scale projects, and making an enormous impact. Working with a microscope is key to their success - and it can be key to your success.

I hope you join us in the new season of #Regenerative #Soil #Microscopy - 
The New Season Begins 3/31: http://regenerativesoilmicroscopy.com

Watch the Full Presentation on Youtube:
https://youtu.be/CTDDvze4xoY

Grow Abundantly, Learn Daily, & Live Regeneratively,

Matt Powers

Episode 201 | The Power and Promise of Soil Microscopy with Matt Powers

We’re making history in the AgEmerge podcast because we are chatting, in real time, with Grok, an AI built by xAI. We think this is kind of a big deal for the podcast, but also for everyone engaged in agriculture, because AI is really pushing us to change our paradigms and the way we think about our management practices and decisions. Think about soil data crunching, smarter grazing plans, and regenerative farming that’s next-level sustainable. Monte is pumped to bring this to you. How cool is it to see AI dive into regenerative ag, from soil health to connecting farms with folks who love their food? Not to mention the power of the data analytics for farms - it’s mind-blowing.  So, thanks for listening as we continue to bring you some out-of-the-box guests. We’ve included links to Grok here in the show notes, and as always, you can learn more about what we are doing to help you adopt effective soil health practices that fit your context and operation. You can find us at asn.farm, and there you can click on links to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube. There’s a lot of great things happening, and always something to learn!

Find Grok here at https://grok.com

Got questions you want answered?  Send them our way and we’ll do our best to research and find answers.  Know someone you think would be great on the AgEmerge stage or podcast? 
Send your questions or suggestions to kim@asn.farm we’d love to hear from you.

160 AgEmerge Podcast with a Mystery Guest

Do You Want To Improve Your Soil?
Are You Fighting Pests? Disease? Drought?
Are You Not Seeing the VIGOR You were Hoping For?

This Webinar Series is for you. Click the link & Join Us LIVE and you could win one of the giveaways and get a FREE BOOK, T-SHIRT, OR even a COURSE SIGNUP!! Plus we'll have LIVE Q&A for those that attend - Register Here:
https://matt-powers.mykajabi.com/soiltransformation

Watch this presentation on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/RRAFcdMs6FU

Microbial Methods that Transform Any Soil with Matt Powers [FULL PRESENTATION]

Brad Downing is the President and owner of Cross Creek Ag Solutions in Greentown, Indiana. Brad has committed to understanding the “why” behind farming practices. He and his team work to facilitate collaboration and education, helping farmers navigate the complexities of soil health, weather, and sustainable growth. He and Monte dig into the why and the how when it comes to implementation and adoption. 

Brad grew up immersed in his family’s farm, cultivating a deep passion for agriculture alongside sports. Brad’s career began in the seed industry, where he spent nearly 14 years with Beck’s Hybrids, rising to district sales manager and leading the farm business team. 

His entrepreneurial drive led him to launch Cross Creek Farms in 2014, farming collaboratively with a neighbor, and Cross Creek Ag Solutions in 2017, a dealership focused initially on seed. Over time, his farm evolved into a research hub, testing bio-nutritional products to uncover what truly works for farmers. 

Today, Cross Creek distributes innovative products across 11 states and offering custom application, seed, and trucking services. Brad fosters collaboration and education, helping farmers navigate the complexities of soil health, weather, and sustainable growth. Alongside Marcia and a dedicated team, he continues to innovate, ensuring Cross Creek remains a trusted partner for farmers seeking data-driven, practical solutions.
Cross Creek Ag Website:  https://crosscreekag.com

ACRES U.S.A. Farm Weird Event at Jason Mauck farm in Indiana
Link: https://conference.eco-ag.com/farmweird

And if you’d like to learn more about the soil health systems that we are passionate about, check out our website at asn.farm, and there you can click on links to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube. There’s a lot of great things happening and always something to learn.

Let us know if you have any questions or guest ideas by emailing kim@asn.farm.

161 AgEmerge Podcast with Brad Downing - Cross Creek Ag Solutions

All Health Relies Upon MICROBES!! And while #SOIL is at the heart of all the cycles we rely upon, it is MICROBES that POWERS THEM ALL!!

Learn more with #RegenerativeSoil the Online Course:
https://matt-powers.mykajabi.com/regenerativesoil
SIGNUP SOON BECAUSE THE NEW SEASON BEGINS 5/12!!

Watch the Full Presentation on Youtube: https://youtu.be/KM0us7NoOmE

MICRO TO MACRO | Soil Health is Plant Health [FULL PRESENTATION]

Functional Ecology author Dr Abbey Yatsko chats to Amelia Macho about her research article, 'Why are trees hollow? Termites, microbes, and tree internal stem damage in a tropical savanna'

Abbey's study sought to understand how two important biotic decomposers, termites and microbes, decompose wood on the inside of living tree stems, shedding a light on previously concealed wood decomposition dynamics occurring inside trees. Abbey's research has implications for for accurate carbon estimation across savanna ecosystems, and suggests that tree carbon models should make efforts to incorporate the effects of internal stem damage.

Read Abbey's full research article here:
https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.14727

Abbey's second research article, 'Rotten to the core? Drivers of the vertical profile and accumulation of internal tree stem damage' has also been published in Functional Ecology! Check it out here:
https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.70061

Functional Ecology | Dr Abbey Yatsko: Why are trees hollow? Termites, microbes and tree internal stem damage in a tropical savanna

A Regenerative Future with Matt Powers is a podcast focused on ushering in a syntropic future of abundance and regeneration using permaculture. Join Matt Powers, author, educator, seed saver, entrepreneur, gardener, and family guy as he interviews experts from all over the world who are actively working to reverse the damage we've done to our ecosystems and ourselves. Learn how to apply these lessons to your own life and help bring about the abundant future we all desire!

Podcasts from the British Ecological Society

Soil health, regenerative practices, and emerging technology — The AgEmerge Podcast. Join our host, Monte Bottens and producer Kim Sheese, as they engage with guests from diverse agriculture interests to discuss experiences, practices and scalable applications for any operation. Tune in to new episodes every other Tuesday to regenerate your ideas, soil, crops, livestock and livelihood.





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