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Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast

Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast

Brian Arnall Ph.D., Dave Deken, Josh Lofton Ph.D. 91 Episodes Aug 18, 2026

The Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast provides in-depth discussions on agronomy for Oklahoma and the Southern Plains. Hosted by university experts Brian Arnall, Dave Deken, and Josh Lofton, it covers soil health, crop production, pest management, and innovative farming practices. The show offers practical advice, research updates, and regional insights for agronomists, farmers, and anyone interested in Red Dirt agriculture.

Episodes

Reaching Producers Beyond the Extension Meeting
Reaching Producers Beyond the Extension Meeting Aug 18, 2026 00:46:49 Visit RedDirtAgronomy.com Daniel Adamson Ph.D., Oklahoma State University Extension soil and water conservation specialist, joins Dave Deken, Brian Arnall Ph.D. and Josh Lofton Ph.D. for a conversation about building an Extension program in a changing communications landscape. They discuss YouTube, short-form video, social media, field demonstrations and why seemingly ordinary work can become valu
Farm Recovery: Neighbors Clear the Way After The Storm
Farm Recovery: Neighbors Clear the Way After The Storm Aug 4, 2026 00:46:56 A tornado can leave a farm standing and still prevent the next crop from going into the ground. North-central Oklahoma farmer Karen Eifert Jones shares what happened after the April 23 tornado passed over her family’s headquarters near Enid and tracked across five of their farms. Barbed wire, lumber, shingles and household belongings covered fields and pastures that needed to be planted within day
Can Quarter-Acre Trials Guide Whole Farms?
Can Quarter-Acre Trials Guide Whole Farms? Jul 30, 2026 00:38:22 A new farming practice should earn a producer’s confidence before it is trusted with an entire field. Oklahoma State University Extension specialists Brian Arnall, Ph.D., and Josh Lofton, Ph.D., explain how small-plot research becomes practical agronomic guidance for Oklahoma producers. They discuss replication, field variability, statistical confidence, and the steps researchers take before recom
OSU Agronomy Farm: What Changes, What Stays
OSU Agronomy Farm: What Changes, What Stays Jul 14, 2026 00:43:40 A new veterinary hospital is coming to one of OSU’s most visible agricultural sites, but the crop research Oklahoma producers rely on is not going away. OSU Department of Plant and Soil Sciences head Wade Thomason, Ph.D., joins Dave Deken, Brian Arnall, Ph.D., and Josh Lofton, Ph.D. to explain what is changing at the Agronomy Research Station, which long-term plots will be protected, and why good
What This Wheat Year Taught Farmers
What This Wheat Year Taught Farmers Jul 1, 2026 00:51:51 A hard wheat year can still teach Oklahoma producers something useful about risk, timing, and variety decisions. In this episode of the Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast, Dave Deken, Brian Arnall Ph.D., and Josh Lofton Ph.D. talk with Amanda Silva Ph.D., Oklahoma State University Extension small grains specialist, about the 2026 Oklahoma wheat crop. They discuss drought stress, scattered rainfall, early c
Oklahoma Crops: Small Isn’t Bad
Oklahoma Crops: Small Isn’t Bad Jun 24, 2026 00:59:33 Oklahoma summer crops may look smaller than usual, but that does not automatically mean yield potential is gone. Dave Deken talks with Brian Arnall Ph.D. and Josh Lofton Ph.D. about how timely June rains, cooler temperatures, and still-uncertain July weather are shaping corn, soybeans, grain sorghum, hay, and double crop decisions across the Southern Plains. The conversation covers why smaller soy
The Power of Local Ag Events & Answers - RDA 512
The Power of Local Ag Events & Answers - RDA 512 Mar 31, 2026 00:33:10 At the Central Oklahoma Cattle Conference, we visit with Jennifer Patterson, Payne County Extension ag educator, about how local agricultural programming comes together and why it still matters for Oklahoma producers. From cattle markets and forage fertility to weed control and producer education, Jennifer explains how Extension listens first, then builds programs around the issues producers are a
Bring Pastures Back Fast: Recovery That Lasts - RDA 511
Bring Pastures Back Fast: Recovery That Lasts - RDA 511 Mar 25, 2026 00:33:57 High cattle prices can make it tempting to push pasture ground harder than ever, but what happens when the grass gives out before the market does?  In this episode, Dave Deken, Dr. Brian Arnall, and Dr. Josh Lofton visit with OSU Extension Forage Specialist Brian Pugh about pasture recovery, grazing pressure, and the management decisions producers need to make now to protect long-term forage prod
How Soybeans Shape Oklahoma - RDA 510
How Soybeans Shape Oklahoma - RDA 510 Mar 18, 2026 00:32:51 Soybeans are a lot more than a crop in the field, and this episode proves it. Dave Deken and Brian Arnall visit with Rick and Ginger Reimer of the Oklahoma Soybean Board about how soybean checkoff dollars are being invested in research, producer outreach, education, and consumer awareness across Oklahoma. From Red Dirt Soy and production research to classroom workshops and virtual reality tools, t
The New Rules Of Wheat Weed Control - RDA 509
The New Rules Of Wheat Weed Control - RDA 509 Mar 10, 2026 00:46:20 What actually works in wheat weed control when the old spray plan starts slipping? In this episode of Red Dirt Agronomy, Dave Deken, Brian Arnall, and Josh Lofton sit down with Liberty Galvin at AgriFest in Enid to talk through the real-world decisions that separate a clean wheat field from a frustrating one. The conversation covers pre-emergent herbicides, burndown programs, delayed planting, com
Insurance Basics That Keep You Farming - RDA 508
Insurance Basics That Keep You Farming - RDA 508 Mar 3, 2026 00:27:50 Tight margins and wild market swings are back in the driver’s seat—and producers are feeling it. Recorded at the Central Oklahoma Cattle Conference in Stillwater, Episode 508 features Clay Burtrum (Farm Data Services) walking through why insurance matters even when you hope you never use it. The crew digs into Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) basics, how price protection actually works, and what pr
The Hidden Herd Thieves: Biting Bugs - RDA 507
The Hidden Herd Thieves: Biting Bugs - RDA 507 Feb 24, 2026 00:35:30 Flies, ticks, and parasites don’t just annoy cattle—they steal gain and profit. Recorded live at the Central Oklahoma Cattle Conference in Stillwater, OK, this episode features Dr. Jonathan Cammack (OSU Extension livestock entomology & parasitology) breaking down what producers should know about common pests like horn flies, how researchers test control tools, and why day-to-day management matters

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