Soil Health Labs

Top Drought Strategies That Help Farms and Ranches Recover Faster

This is a short-form episode pulled from a larger discussion with South Dakota NRCS specialists on the realities of managing through dry conditions across the Great Plain

The Drought Playbook for Resilient Farms and Ranches

Drought doesn’t begin when the grass turns brown. It begins much earlier—when producers continue operating as though rain is guaranteed. In this short-form episode, thr

Soil Salinity Solutions: What Farmers Can Do Right Now

Salinity doesn’t show up overnight—and it doesn’t go away with a quick fix. In this two-part series, Shane Jordan helps us connect the dots between what’s happening this

Soil Salinity: The Biggest Problem Growing in Your Fields

Salinity hasn’t gone away—and in some parts of South Dakota, it may be setting up for a comeback. In this short, focused episode, Buz Kloot sits down with conservationis

Agroecologist: Why Crop Rotations Outperform Both Tillage and No-Till in Long-Term Studies

This is a short-form episode featuring Natalie Sturm, pulled from our recent interview and focused on one of the most important—and often overlooked—drivers of soil healt

Rethinking No-Till: Why Rotations, Residue, and Diversity Matter More Than We Thought

Guest: Natalie Sturm Hosts: Dr. Buz Kloot and Dr. Gabe Kenne Running time: 62 mins “We could take a shovel, and shovel up some soil in one field, and then just go across

A Path for Grassland Restoration that Benefits Producers, Land and Wildlife

Featuring: Liz Kierl, Executive Director, Second Century Habitat FundBuz Kloot, Soil Health Lab, University of South CarolinaJoe Dickie, Videographer and Conservation St

The Future of Agriculture: The Next Generation’s Roadmap for Regenerative Ranching

In this episode, Joe Dickie and Buz Kloot sit down with Karlie Kammerer, a rising senior from western South Dakota whose wisdom and clarity around regenerative ranching b

How Ranchers are Reviving Native Grasslands and Creating More Resilient Operations

🧲 Quotable Quotes  “When people don't understand much about the prairie, it just kind of looks like this monolith… just one FLAT thing. But really, it's like an old grow

Bridging Conservation and Profitability on the Prairie: What Every Rancher Should Know

In this episode, we sit down with Dawn Butzer to discuss her journey from her early life and career to her current work and future aspirations. Dawn shares insights into

New Research Reveals Why Fertilizer Efficiency Depends on More Than Nitrogen Rates and Soil Chemistry

In Part 2 of our series with Dr. Bhupinder Farmaha, we go deeper—literally.  Dr. Farmaha joins us again to talk about what’s happening below the topsoil and why it matte

How to Cut Fertilizer Inputs Without Sacrificing Yield: Soil Fertility Specialist Shares New Soil Health Data

In Part 1 of our two-part conversation with Dr. Bhupinder Farmaha, we dig into the reality of shifting farmer mindsets around nutrient management. As Clemson Extension’s

Seasoned Rancher Shares Simple Livestock Strategies For Healing the Land and Boosting Ranch Profitability

🧲 Quotable Quotes “You can’t graze a landscape unless you understand what that landscape wants to be.” — Dave Ollila “We’ve got a chance to tell a story—to show that re

How to Boost Animal Health and Farm Productivity with Ecological Principles

Guest: Dr. Gustavo Lascano, Associate Professor of Ruminant Nutrition, Clemson University Host: Drs. Gabe Kenne & Buz Kloot Length: ~70 minutes In this conversation with

How Real-World Farmers are Boosting Profits: Cover Crops, Cost Cutting, & Yield Bumps

In this episode, Carl Coleman continues his deep dive into the lessons learned from years of soil health experimentation—and how they changed not only his farm but his en

The Economic Impact of Regenerative Agriculture: Practical Wisdom from a Seasoned Farmer

In this episode, Carl Coleman continues his deep dive into the lessons learned from years of soil health experimentation—and how they changed not only his farm but his en

South Dakota Rancher Shares Alternative Strategy for Managing Invasive Species & Boosting Land Health

In this episode, Buz and Dickie chat with Clinton Rasmussen about the innovative use of goats for land management, particularly in combating the spread of eastern red ced

Rangeland Specialist's Top Grazing Strategies to Drought-Proof Your Pasture

In this episode, we chat with Lealand Schoon from the South Dakota NRCS about drought management, grazing strategies, and the long-term health of pasturelands. Lealand co

Reimagining Agriculture: Dr. Fred Provenza on Rethinking Our Relationship with Nature and the Land

Our third and final interview with Fred Provenza unfolds like a symphony in four parts, each movement resonating with deep reflections on human connection, nature, and th

Ecologist Fred Provenza's Top Tips for Unlocking Livestock and Land Potential

In this second podcast with Dr. Fred Provenza, professor emeritus of Behavioral Ecology at Utah State University, and author of several important books on animal behavior