Talkin' Crap

About Talkin' Crap

This podcast is produced and hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach manure management specialist Dr. Dan Andersen. This podcast will feature information and interviews with individuals with expertise related to the science technology and best management practices surrounding manure management. Please subscribe to the Talkin' Crap podcast and stay tuned for new episodes. Follow us on Twitter @DrManure or check out our website at www.extension.iastate.edu/immag.

Publisher

Dan Andersen

Category

education · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Jun 2023

Latest episode

21 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Jul 2026

   Manure Techtonics: The Science of Manure Crusts

   In this episode, Dan Andersen discusses the science and management of manure crusts. He explores the benefits and challenges of crusts, which can reduce odor, ammonia emissions, and methane production, but can also cause pumping difficulties and attract flies and rodents.

2. 

   16 Jun 2026

   Manure Logistics: Moving Nutrients, Not Just Manure

   In this episode, Dan Andersen and Laura Pepple, director of supply chain and logistics at Puck Enterprises Inc., explore how modern dragline manure systems efficiently transport manure. They discuss key design factors like application rate, equipment, and field distance, while emphasizing proper planning.

3. 

   19 May 2026

   How much N is already there: Using LSNT to Fine-Tune Your Nitrogen Program

   In this episode, Dan Andersen is joined by Mitch Baum to discuss the late-spring nitrate test and its role in nitrogen management. Use of the Late-Spring Soil Nitrate Test in Iowa Corn Production Iowa Nitrogen Initiative website N-FACT website

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

41

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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