Regenerative Agriculture Lessons from Down Under

Regenerative Agriculture Lessons from Down Under

On this episode of the K-State Regen Ag Podcast, we speak with Drs. Romulo Lollato and John Kirkegaard. Dr. Lollato is a professor and extension wheat and forage production specialist for the Kansas State University Department of Agronomy. Dr. Kirkegaard is a chief research scientist of farming systems for CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, and a visiting Fulbright distinguished chair in agriculture and life sciences supported by Kansas State University and Fulbright Australia. They join the show to discuss Romulo's recent sabbatical trip to Australia, John's research on topics such as tillage, cropping system diversity, and nutrient management, and how the lessons learned in Australia may have applications for Kansas agriculture. Dr. Romulo Lollato - https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/about/people/faculty/lollato-romulo/ [https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/about/people/faculty/lollato-romulo/] Dr. John Kirkegaard - https://people.csiro.au/k/j/john-kirkegaard [https://people.csiro.au/k/j/john-kirkegaard] K-State Today Article - https://www.k-state.edu/news/articles/2026/06/romulo-lollato-john-kirkegaard-fulbright-australia-wheat-research.html [https://www.k-state.edu/news/articles/2026/06/romulo-lollato-john-kirkegaard-fulbright-australia-wheat-research.html] Dr.Kirkegaard’s KSU Lecture Series- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFrJ2ehGXlI&list=PL1uGGoCGo1lZlIFzOoBrgyhcN_YwZSdiI [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFrJ2ehGXlI&list=PL1uGGoCGo1lZlIFzOoBrgyhcN_YwZSdiI] https://www.kstateregenag.org/ Intro Music - Jenny's Theme by Jason Shaw sourced from freemusicarchive.org, CC by 3.0 US Outro Music - Home on the Range, recorded by Tom Munch, sourced with permission from the artist https://tommunch.com/

Regenerative Agriculture in Southeast Kansas

On this episode of the K-State Regen Ag Podcast, we spoke with Dr. Gretchen Sassenrath and K-State ag extension agents James Coover and Lonnie Mengarelli. Dr. Sassenrath is a retired crop production agronomist who was based at K-State's Southeast Research and Extension Center in Parsons, KS. James Coover is the crop production agent for the Wildcat Extension District, which covers Crawford, Labette, Montgomery, and Wilson Counties. Lonnie Mengarelli is the Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent for the Southwind Extension District, which covers Allen, Bourbon, Neosho, and Woodson Counties. We discussed the unique growing environment of Southeast Kansas, what research has shown about the efficacy of regenerative practices in the region, and how local extension agents are working with farmers to help best incorporate regenerative practices into their cropping systems. https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/about/people/faculty/sassenrath-gretchen/ https://www.wildcatdistrict.k-state.edu/ https://www.southwind.k-state.edu/ https://www.kstateregenag.org/ Intro Music - Jenny's Theme by Jason Shaw sourced from freemusicarchive.org, CC by 3.0 US Outro Music - Home on the Range, recorded by Tom Munch, sourced with permission from the artist https://tommunch.com/

King Arthur Baking Company's Grain for Good Program

On this episode of the K-State Regen Ag Podcast, I am joined by Annie Rowell and Tod Bramble of King Arthur Baking Company, the oldest flour company in the United States and the top-selling branded family flour in the nation. We discuss their Grains for Good program and the partnership with K-State and Kansas farmers that has resulted from it. Tune in to learn more about how a consumer packaged goods company is thinking about regenerative agriculture and working it into their supply chain. Grains for Good | King Arthur Baking [https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/impact/grains-for-good]King Arthur Baking Company: Posts | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/kingarthurbakingcompany/posts/?feedView=all]Annie Rowell | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-rowell-5b280342/]Tod Bramble | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/todbramble/]K-State Regenerative Agriculture [https://www.kstateregenag.org/] Intro Music - Jenny's Theme by Jason Shaw sourced from freemusicarchive.org, CC by 3.0 US Outro Music - Home on the Range, recorded by Tom Munch, sourced with permission from the artist https://tommunch.com/

Regenerative Agriculture and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi with Endy Lopes Kailer

On this week's episode of the K-State Regen Ag Podcast, we spoke with Endy Lopes Kailer, a PhD Candidate in the K-State Department of Agronomy, whose research centers on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). We discuss what AMF is, why it matters to regenerative agriculture, and the initial results of Endy's PhD research. Tune in to learn all about how these microscopic fungi are essential to nutrient and water uptake in many of our staple crops in Kansas. If you would like to learn more about Endy's work and hear her speak in person, please join us at our June 4th, 2026, Field Day at Guetterman Family Farms. Endy Lopes Kailer -https://www.linkedin.com/in/endykailer/ Endy's Email: endy@ksu.eduField Day Info: https://ksura.short.gy/FieldDayInfo Field Day Registration: https://ksura.short.gy/Guetterman https://www.kstateregenag.org/ Intro Music - Jenny's Theme by Jason Shaw sourced from freemusicarchive.org, CC by 3.0 US Outro Music - Home on the Range, recorded by Tom Munch, sourced with permission from the artist https://tommunch.com/

Regenerative Agriculture at KDHE with Scott Satterthwaite

On this week's episode of the K-State Regen Ag Pod, we speak with Scott Satterthwaite, Water Quality Coordinator for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s Watershed Management Section. We discuss the history of KDHE's work in the regen ag space, what projects they are currently pursuing, and the ways regenerative agriculture can bring together and serve the goals of both people concerned about water quality improvement and sustainable farming. Scott Satterthwaite e-mail: Scott.Satterthwaite@ks.gov Scott's Mobile Phone: (785) 480-9837 https://kswraps.org/ https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/974/Watershed-Management-Section https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1efcfe1924fc4daf85a7958c0a41fa5a https://www.kstateregenag.org/ Intro Music - Jenny's Theme by Jason Shaw sourced from freemusicarchive.org, CC by 3.0 US Outro Music - Home on the Range, recorded by Tom Munch, sourced with permission from the artist https://tommunch.com/