Best The Stellar Effect Podcasts (2024)

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Janie & Louise Roberson - Chatting It Up With Their Old Man 30:02

1h ago30:02

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This is a completely different kind of episode, featuring a fun and at times crazy conversation with my two daughters, Janie and Louise. - Back in June, we were eating dinner when, out of the blue, both girls expressed an enthusiastic interest in being guests on the podcast. So the next day, we set up the podcast gear at our dining room table, sat …

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Ep. 144: FFA hits membership milestone, talking biologicals with Helena, mitigating red crown rot, ag bioscience legislation could be a boon, the music of Mackynsie McKedy 30:46

4d ago30:46

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On this episode, National FFA Organization hits the 1 million-member mark, Helena offers up biological option for getting crops across the finish line, a closer look at rising farmland values, and farmers are on the lookout for red crown rot in their soybean crop. Also, the Plant Based Product Council believes new ag bioscience legislation could pr…

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Ep. 143: Old corn stocks cause concern for market, getting the most for cattle at the sale barn, HPAI continues to have an impact on ag, the music of John Paycheck 18:01

11d ago18:01

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In this episode, Iowa State University Extension’s Chad Hart discusses the impact 2023 corn stocks could have on the overall corn market. Merck Animal Health’s Dr. John Hutcheson shares strategies for bringing in more money at the cattle sale barns. American Farm Bureau Federation’s Bernt Nelson discusses the impact Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenz…

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Nancy Smith & Austin Rempel - A Surprisingly Simple, Effective, and Scalable Approach to Riparian Restoration 1:03:25

14d ago1:03:25

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Nancy Smith is the Conservation Director for The Nature Conservancy’s Colorado River Program, and Austin Rempel is the Riparian Restoration Program Manager at The Nature Conservancy. Both Nancy and Austin are working on the front lines of some of the West’s most innovative water and habitat conservation projects– projects that benefit everything fr…

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Confederation Channeling: 07-21-24 52:41

17d ago52:41

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Send us a Text Message. Greetings brothers and sisters <3 We are channelers of light beings aligned with the Confederation of Planets in Service to the One Infinite Creator! A new social memory complex entered our circle this session, bringing with it a deep love, tender sadness, and much compassion for our brothers and sisters of Earth. This SMC h…

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Ep. 142: Biologicals 101, Chinese-made drones could be shut down on the farm, the music of Paige King Johnson 37:49

18d ago37:49

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On this episode, Biome Makers agronomist Jacob Parnell gives farmers some food for thought if they are considering the use of biologicals on their farms. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown provides insights on the current U.S. corn balance sheet. American Farm Bureau Federation’s Joe Gilson says 529 farm advocacy groups join together to urge Congre…

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5 Moments Of Need meets GEAR 51:12

21d ago51:12

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In this episode, our host Stella Collins, co-founder and CLO at Stellar Labs, is joined by Bob Mosher, Chief Evangelist and co-founder at Apply Synergies. Both Stella and Bob share a passion for enhancing performance through effective learning experiences, inspired by their early encounters with Word and Excel courses 30 years ago. Tune in as we co…

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Ep. 141: The Farm Bill encompasses more than production agriculture, edge-of-field conservation, a new way to buy and sell beef, the music of J.D. Shelburne 30:33

25d ago30:33

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On this episode, former Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson says the yet-to-be-passed Farm Bill encompasses more than just production agriculture. Iowa State University Extension’s Catherine DeLong discusses edge-of-field conservation practice, and Greg McBride, a commodity broker with Allendale tells you if now is the right time to market grain. Also, U.S. W…

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Dr. Alan Townsend - Generosity & Curiosity in the Face of Tragedy 1:11:50

27d ago1:11:50

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Dr. Alan Townsend is a scientist, author, and Dean of the Franke College of Forestry & Conservation at the University of Montana. His new book is titled “This Ordinary Stardust: A Scientist’s Path from Grief to Wonder,” and it’s an unbelievably powerful book. It’s the story of Alan’s family being rocked to the core by two unthinkable, back-to-back …

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Ep. 140: Tackling corn rootworm and tar spot, examining HPAI in Colorado, new federal milk marketing orders, the music of Bobby Mackey 32:37

1M ago32:37

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On this episode, University of Illinois agronomist Nick Seiter returns to go deeper on the issue of corn rootworm. Also, Agrigold agronomist Nick Frederking provides some tips for scouting for tar spot in corn plants. Also this week, we discuss the latest farm bill developments, new Federal Milk Marketing Orders, and a May decline in U.S. milk prod…

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Ep. 139: Celebrating the Declaration of Independence, sprayer prep tips, scouting for corn rootworm, the music of Carrie Romero 39:30

1M ago39:30

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On this episode, WILL Radio’s Todd Gleason discusses the importance of the Declaration of Independence. Then, Ziegler Ag Equipment’s Mark Duffing provides some helpful pre-spray tips to keep your sprayer in tip-top shape, and Bayer Crop Science Technical Agronomist Andrew Penney shares some corn rootworm scouting insights. In our “Beltway Beef” seg…

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Pete McBride Returns - Exploring & Documenting His Backyard River 1:03:53

1M ago1:03:53

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If you’re a longtime Mountain & Prairie listener, then you’ll definitely remember Pete McBride. He’s a renowned photographer, filmmaker, and author, and he’s joined me on the podcast twice before– once to discuss his epic hike of the length of the Grand Canyon, and then to chat about his global search for silence in a very loud world. I’m glad to s…

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Ep. 138: Nitrogen considerations for corn plants, protecting the U.S. pork supply, keeping lab-created meat out of military meals, the music of Steve Markwardt 33:20

2M ago33:20

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On this episode, Pivot Bio Senior Agronomic Scientist Dr. Clayton Nevins discusses what farmers need to know about applying nitrogen after a wet start to the growing season. Dr. Brent Pepin, Director of Swine Health at the National Pork Board, discusses efforts to improve traceability in the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak in the U.S. Al…

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Peter Gower & Chris Menges - Forward-Looking Approaches to the West's Energy Transition 57:09

2M ago57:09

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Peter Gower is the Nature Conservancy’s Climate and Renewable Energy Program Director for the Western United States and Canada Divisions, and Chris Menges is the Director of Climate Action for the Colorado Chapter of the Nature Conservancy. Both Peter and Chris are on the front lines of North America’s transition from fossil fuels to renewables, wo…

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Confederation Channeling Session 5/5: Part Five 28:50

2M ago28:50

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Send us a Text Message. Greetings brothers and sisters <3 The Channeling Circle's future Confederation channelings will be presented in a few parts shared on a weekly basis. We may change to the former manner of posting at a later time ~ Members of this session include Sashi, Ashley, and Alex! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to sen…

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Confederation Channeling Session 5/5: Part Four 23:30

2M ago23:30

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Send us a Text Message. Greetings brothers and sisters <3 The Channeling Circle's future Confederation channelings will be presented in a few parts shared on a weekly basis. We may change to the former manner of posting at a later time ~ Members of this session include Sashi, Ashley, and Alex! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to sen…

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Ep. 137: Examining Edge Effect in corn fields, is the honey bee population really declining?, a farm bill discussion with Sen. Roger Marshall, the music of Terry Lemaster 33:24

2M ago33:24

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On this week’s episode, we talk with Pioneer Field Agronomist Matt Montgomery about the Edge Effect on corn fields and other yield robbers. Also, we’ve heard a lot about the dwindling honey bee population over the past few years, but, is it really dwindling? We’ll hear from a Washington state bee expert. Then, time is ticking to put a new farm bill…

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Beatriz Soto - Bridging Cultural Divides & Building Equitable Communities 1:15:17

2M ago1:15:17

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Beatriz Soto is the Director of Protégete, a statewide program from Conservation Colorado, whose mission is to elevate Latino-driven solutions to protect our lands, water, air, and fight for environmental and climate justice. Prior to joining Conservation Colorado, she held a number of leadership and founding positions with conservation-focused org…

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Ep. 136: Discussing the shortage of tax attorneys and CPAs in rural America with Roger McEowen, Is a new day for ag trade relations between the U.S. and Mexico on the horizon? Another stellar month for ... 30:01

2M ago30:01

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On this episode, we sit down with attorney and Washburn University law professor Roger McEowen what needs to be done to address the shortage of tax attorneys and CPAs in rural America. Also, Mexico has elected a new president. Does that mean a new day for ag trade relations between the United States and Mexico. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, we lea…

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Ep. 135: Changes to the Indigo Ag carbon program, determining when to market grain, mitigating a Canadian ‘Super Pig’ threat, the music of Lonnie Bartmess 39:14

2M ago39:14

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On this episode, Indigo Ag this week announced important changes to a carbon program that has already paid out $12 million through its first three carbon harvest seasons. Also, Is now a good time to market that stored grain? A University of Missouri expert shares his thoughts. And, the USDA is working with the University of Saskatchewan on a projec…

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"Good Fire, Bad Fire" - A Film and Discussion About Forest Health 54:58

2M ago54:58

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This is a special episode recorded live in Bozeman at the premiere of the important new short film titled "Good Fire, Bad Fire: Inside the Race to Restore America’s Forests." - On the evening of May 16, 2024, around 200 folks gathered at Bozeman’s Museum of the Rockies to watch the 15-minute film, which captures the breathtaking beauty of our natio…

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SHED SESSION - Everything I Know About Starting a Podcast 1:32:15

2M ago1:32:15

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This is a special Shed Session episode, normally published exclusively for Mountain & Prairie Patreon supporters. In it, I answer the most common question I receive, which is some variation of "How do I start a podcast?" - In this episode I answer that question in excruciating detail, laying out everything I know about it, based on my own bumbling,…

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Ep. 134: Mental health awareness in rural America with Randy Roecker, scouting fields for insects, Bobby Marquez’s Country With Heart to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 39:59

2M ago39:59

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On this episode, we discuss mental health on the farm and hear about the latest developments with the Farmer Angel Network from co-founder and Wisconsin dairy farmer, Randy Roecker. Also, as we head into June, we learn about the need to scout the fields for crop-damaging insects. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair Rand…

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Dan Stellar - Bolstering Biodiversity in Arizona and Beyond 1:08:59

3M ago1:08:59

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Dan Stellar is the State Director for the Arizona Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, where he leads the organization’s efforts across a wide range of cutting-edge initiatives, including forest health, water conservation, resilient cities, healthy grasslands, and more. Arizona is one of the nation’s largest and most biodiverse states, which creates …

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Confederation Channeling Session 5/5: Part Three 27:37

3M ago27:37

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Send us a Text Message. Greetings brothers and sisters ~ The Channeling Circle's 5/5 session will be presented in a few parts shared on a weekly basis rather than the usual separation based on specific queries or messages. We may change to the former manner of posting at a later time! Members of the channeling circle include Sashi, Ashley, and Alex…

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Confederation Channeling Session 5/5: Part Two 23:01

3M ago23:01

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Send us a Text Message. Greetings brothers and sisters ~ The Channeling Circle's 5/5 session will be presented in a few parts shared on a weekly basis rather than the usual separation based on specific queries or messages. We may change to the former manner of posting at a later time! Members of the channeling circle include Sashi, Ashley, and Alex…

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Confederation Channeling Session 5/5: Part One 18:33

3M ago18:33

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Send us a Text Message. Greetings brothers and sisters ~ The Channeling Circle's 5/5 session will be presented in a few parts shared on a weekly basis rather than the usual separation based on specific queries or messages. We may change to the former manner of posting at a later time! Members of the channeling circle include Sashi, Ashley, and Alex…

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Ep. 133: Memorial Day with J.T. Cooper who lost battle buddies in ‘Blackhawk Down’ incident, early-season foliar nutrition, USMEF Spring Conference, the music of Barbara Fairchild 33:33

3M ago33:33

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On this episode, we revisit a prior conversation with J.T. Cooper, who was with the 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army in Mogadishu, Somalia, in 1993, and found himself in the middle of the harrowing military operation that became the inspiration for the movie “Blackhawk Down.” We also provide information on valuable resources for anyone consi…

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Sandy Colhoun - Building Leaders Through Outdoor Education 1:03:17

3M ago1:03:17

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Sandy Colhoun is the President of the National Outdoor Leadership School, also known as NOLS. - Founded in 1965 by legendary mountaineer Paul Petzolt, NOLS is widely considered to be the world’s premier wilderness school, and its mission is “to be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills and leadership that serve people and the environme…

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Ep. 132: Fastline Auctions update, protecting stored grain in warmer weather, know when to apply nitrogen to corn, the music of Mackynsie McKedy 32:11

3M ago32:11

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On this episode, presented by Fastline Marketing Group, Fastline President Dean Barke discusses upcoming Fastline Auctions farm equipment sales and talks about the company’s holistic farm equipment marketing approach. Also, GSI’s Dave Ellis provides some tips for protecting stored grain as temperatures rise inside grain bins, and University of Illi…

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Kami Bakken - How to Build a Life and Career in the West's Wide-Open Spaces 1:15:27

3M ago1:15:27

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Kami Bakken is a river guide and outdoor advocate, and she currently serves as the Director of the Freeflow Foundation and Director of Ambassador and Grant Programs for Rivers for Change. A native of Minnesota, Kami headed West for college at Colorado State University, where she earned a degree in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources. Since gradua…

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Ep. 131: Trade update from ag negotiator Doug McKalip, guarding against agriterrorism, the music of EV Mae 57:16

3M ago57:16

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On this episode, U.S. Trade Representative Chief Negotiator Doug McKalip provides an update on efforts to secure new opportunities for U.S. agricultural exports. Also, Matt Turner of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center and Wade Greening of the FBI warn of looming agriterrorism threats and provide information on how to keep farming …

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Hampton Sides Returns: The Wild and Tragic Tale of Captain James Cook 1:02:45

3M ago1:02:45

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Hampton Sides is a Santa Fe-based historian and bestselling author who has written many books that are favorites of Mountain & Prairie listeners, including "Blood and Thunder," "On Desperate Ground," and "Ghost Soldiers." His newest book is "The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook," whi…

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Ep. 130: Corn Stunt Disease explained, What’s the real status of Brazil’s soybeans, cyber threats in ag (Part 3), the music of Ariel Franz 31:57

3M ago31:57

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On this episode, we hear from Dr. Darcy Telenko, Associate Professor of Plant Pathology at Purdue University, on Corn Stunt Disease and Joe Janzen, an agricultural economist with the University of Illinois, discusses the difference between USDA and Conab soybean estimates for Brazil production. Then, we present the third part of our discussion on c…

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Celene Hawkins & Izabella Ruffino - Tribal Partnerships, Indigenous Voices, Cutting-Edge Conservation 1:15:26

4M ago1:15:26

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Celene Hawkins is the Colorado River Tribal Water Partnerships Program Director for the Nature Conservancy, and Izabella Ruffino is the Tribal and Indigenous Engagement Program Manager for the Colorado Chapter of the Nature Conservancy. Both Celene and Izabella use their skills to advance and support tribal-led land and water conservation work thro…

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Ep. 129: Cybersecurity in agriculture (Part 2), what you need to know about HPAI on dairy farms, early-season crop nutrition, the music of Jadyn Rylee 40:40

4M ago40:40

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On this episode, Wade Greening, a Supervisory Intelligence Analyst with the FBI will share more insights on cyber threats in agriculture and how you can protect your farming operation. Also, we’ll discuss how a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak is affecting U.S. cattle herds, and how you can guard against it. Then, we’ll talk early season …

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Kristine Tompkins – Nothing to Lose 1:24:24

4M ago1:24:24

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Kristine Tompkins is an iconic conservationist, the president and co-founder of Tompkins Conservation, and the former CEO of Patagonia. For three decades, she has committed to protecting and restoring wild beauty and biodiversity by creating national parks, restoring wildlife, inspiring activism, and fostering economic vitality through conservation…

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