Ranching Reboot Bonus 12 The Power of Soil Microbiology in Regenerative Agriculture: A Conversation with Laura Decker, the MicroBiometer
Join us in this enlightening conversation with Laura, the Micro Biometer, as we delve into the importance of soil microbiology in regenerative agriculture. Discover how soil testing can help improve farming practices by monitoring microbial health and activity in soil. Learn about Laura's personal experiences with farming and how her product, Micro Biometer, was developed to help growers, especially those transitioning away from conventional farming, understand soil biology and ecology. She also shares some insights into how different farming practices like strip grazing and cover-cropping can impact microbial populations in the soil.
00:00 Introduction and Casual Conversation
00:20 Interesting Day: Dealing with Calves on the Road
01:45 Farm Life: Stories of Escaping Animals
02:30 Challenges of Ranching: Cattle on the Highway
03:08 City Life vs Farm Life: Different Perspectives
04:38 Transitioning from Accounting to Agriculture
05:03 The Story Behind Microbiometer
07:35 How Microbiometer Works
08:54 The Importance of Soil Microbiology in Agriculture
10:47 The Challenges of Soil Testing
13:29 The Future of Soil Testing and Microbiometer
16:54 The Role of Microbes in Soil Health
21:58 The Impact of Soil Health on Crop Quality
24:55 The Challenges of Commercial Cannabis Growing
25:52 The Limitations of Traditional Soil Testing
28:45 The Importance of Feeding Soil Microbes
45:34 The Challenges of Soil Testing in Pastures
50:42 Conclusion and Contact Information
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