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Sustaining the Herd is a resource for all things related to sustainability in animal agriculture. We hope to deliver value to listeners by interviewing industry leaders as well as producers involved in sustainability projects. Every two weeks, we'll give a practical perspective on new technologies as well as new rules and regulations affecting the adoption of sustainability-related technologies such as anaerobic digestion and the production of renewable energy.
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Have you ever wondered how an agricultural lending institution approaches sustainability? Well, if you have, you're in luck! And if you haven't, you're still in for a great episode! Andrew and Brock sit down with Myriah Johnson, who is the VP of Corporate Sustainability with Farm Credit Services of America, Frontier Farm Credit, and Ag Country Farm…
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LIVE from Business of Biogas with Dairy Producer, Lynn Boadwine
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Join Andrew and Brock as they record on-location in St. Louis at Business of Biogas, a conference hosted by the American Biogas Council. They are joined by special guest Lynn Boadwine of Boadwine Farms in Baltic, SD. Lynn is a dairy producer and also a panelist for a session at Business of Biogas. From project development, to construction, to opera…
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Zoning and Permitting - Travis Caspersen and Nick Maaske
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What needs to happen for a livestock production facility to be built? What processes exist to ensure facilities are properly located and operated? Back by popular demand, Andrew and Brock are once again joined by Travis Caspersen and Nick Maaske of Settje Agri-Services and Engineering. Travis and Nick previously talked about environmental regulator…
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Did you hear “the one” about the livestock producer and the lawyer? What if the lawyer is the livestock producer? This episode of Sustaining the Herd is no joke as Andrew and Brock are joined by Mark Fahleson—an attorney with Rembolt Ludtke. Mark talks about how his roots in livestock production enable him to be a trusted advisor to his agriculture…
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Unlocking the Transportation Market for Renewable Natural Gas with Charles Love of Trillium
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Renewable natural gas (RNG) is produced from manure and other feedstocks through the anaerobic digestion process...and then what happens? Join Andrew and Brock as they welcome to The Herd special guest Charles Love of Trillium—a leading provider of clean, alternative fuels for over the road truck fleets across the United States, with natural gas be…
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What does it look like to design and build a livestock production facility? What makes a project successful? Andrew and Brock visit with Zach Settje of Settje Agri-Services and Engineering to break down the construction process. Zach offers some insightful advice to anyone planning for a livestock construction project. The group also looks ahead as…
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When you hear the word "sustainability" in the context of animal agriculture, do you think of...water? manure? feed production?...What about hoof health? Join The Herd to take a look at sustainability from a different perspective as Andrew and Brock visit with Karl Burgi, the founder of Save Cows, and a global leader in all matters involving hoof h…
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Manure Management for Digester Developers 101: Water, Hoof Blocks, and Neck Chains
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Why is there so much water in dairy manure? What makes for a good anaerobic digestion feedstock? Why is there sand and grit in manure? Sit down with Andrew and Brock to discover answers to these questions and more as they dig into manure management for anaerobic digestion. There are several key considerations for producers and project developers to…
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Compliance and Nutrient Management - Travis Caspersen and Nick Maaske
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Can a compliance program lead to profitability? What do government regulations, manure, and sustainability all have in common? Tune in to Episode 8 to find out as Andrew and Brock sit down with a couple of their colleagues from Settje Agri-Services and Engineering. Travis Caspersen, Compliance Division Lead, and Nick Maaske, Agronomist, join The He…
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Have you ever met someone who's an animal scientist, rancher, cattle feeder, and well-known agriculture industry advocate on social media? Whether or not you answered "yes" to this question, you won't want to miss this episode as Andrew and Brock sit down with Anna Kobza. As you'll find out, Anna brings a unique and well-rounded perspective to the …
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Join Andrew and Brock as they decipher the "alphabet soup" of getting paid for biogas. They explain the landscape of biogas revenue while breaking down the "ABCs and 123s" of the acronyms used to describe these pathways to getting paid. From different types of markets, to carbon credits and tax credits, they cover it all in this episode. Tune in to…
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Enviromental Attorney David Crass Joins The Herd
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Wonder how an attorney approaches sustainability in the agricultural industry? Join Andrew and Brock as they sit down with David Crass, an environmental attorney with Michael Best Law Firm. They discuss how sustainability looks different today than it did in the past. David shares about his vast experience working with people and groups across the …
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LIVE! From Biogas Americas in Savannah, Georgia
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Join Andrew and Brock as they record on-location in Savannah, Georgia at Biogas Americas, the annual conference of the American Biogas Council. They share their experiences at Biogas Americas and some highlights the event. They also get down to business as they discuss what they're learning and talk about industry trends. Look for new episodes of S…
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Animal Feed and Sustainability — Lara Moody, P.E. Joins the Herd
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As the saying goes, what goes in must come out. Animal feed plays a significant role when it comes to the sustainability of animal agriculture, from production to emissions, to ingredients. In this episode of Sustaining the Herd, we talk with Lara Moody, P.E. the Executive Director at the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER), which i…
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American Biogas Council Executive Director Patrick Serfass Joins the Herd
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Brock and Andrew are joined this week by Patrick Serfass, executive director of the American Biogas Council. Together, they discuss how biogas systems are transforming the livestock industry. What are the benefits of biogas and how are they impacting producers and the environment? Listen in to find out. Look for new episodes of Sustaining the Herd …
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Welcome to Sustaining the Herd. We're an ag innovation podcast that explores topics and trends in the livestock industry, with an emphasis on innovation and sustainability. In this episode, you'll meet our hosts Andrew Wedel and Brock Vetick — as well as learn about some of the topics they'll be exploring in season one of Sustaining the Herd. Look …
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