Engineering Your Farm

About Engineering Your Farm

This podcast is produced and hosted by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Field Agricultural Engineering Team. We are a group of agricultural engineers that work with farmers and agribusiness professionals to help improve the efficiency, profitability, and environmental outcomes on farms. This podcast will feature information and interviews with ISU Extension field ag engineers and others with expertise in engineering and environmental issues in agriculture. We will cover a variety of topics including grain drying, handling and storage issues, livestock facility design and ventilation, soil and water management, manure management, machinery management, composting, farm safety, and more. We will also discuss solutions to common problems with homes and farmsteads, including energy efficiency improvements, indoor air quality, and well water quality. You can find our episodes on many of your favorite podcast players. Please subscribe to the Engineering Your Farm podcast and stay tuned for new episodes. Email us at engineeryourfarm@gmail.com with comments and suggestions and follow us on Twitter @IAFieldAgEngrs

Publisher

Field Agricultural Engineers

Category

education · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Oct 2020

Latest episode

4 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Dec 2025

   Tires and Technology: Talking about Soil Compaction Management

   Tony Mensing and Kapil Arora break down the science behind soil compaction, explaining how equipment adjustments and technology can help manage compaction. They discuss the physical process of soil compaction and its impacts for ag crop production and share practical steps farmers can take to protect soil structure. Understanding and Managing Soil Compaction (CROP 3180)

2. 

   2 Oct 2025

   Rooted in Conservation: The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy Explained

   In this episode, Tony Mensing sits down with Dr. Matt Helmers to explore the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy (INRS)—an initiative launched in 2013 to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus runoff into the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico by 45%. Dr. Helmers breaks down the science and policy behind the strategy, highlighting the roles of both agricultural (non-point) and municipal/industrial (point) sources. Tune in to hear how Iowa is measuring success against historical baselines ...

3. 

   10 Dec 2024

   Swine Barn Winter Readiness

   Tony Mensing and Brett Ramirez, swine barn experts, share essential winter readiness tips to ensure effective ventilation and equipment functionality in swine barns.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

3.0 / 5

2 ratings

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