Regenerative Reflections

MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture
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Welcome to our MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture podcast, where you can hear how real farmers and ranchers are building soil health through regenerative farming practices. Hosted by Communications and Outreach Specialist Makayla (Voris) Zimmerman and Associate Director, Dr. Kelly Wilson, you'll find out what it really takes to make regenerative agriculture happen.  You can find us on Spotify, iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts and here on Podbean. Episodes are posted every month.  This podcast is part of the MU Extension Podcast Network.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    Making Regenerative Ag Happen Alongside Non-Operating Landowners

    Hosts Makayla (Voris) Zimmerman and Dr. Kelly Wilson explore how a strong landowner-tenant relationship can make regenerative agriculture happen. While studies show that non-operating landowners own a large percentage of U.S. farmland, they're often left out of the conversation entirely. In this episode, you’ll hear from: Dr. Rob Myers, Director of the MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture  Dr. Peggy Petrezelka, a retired researcher from Utah State University's School of Social Sciences who has studied the landowner-tenant relationship for many years  Edon Smith, a non-operating landowner of a Century Farm This podcast is part of the MU Extension Podcast Network.  Disclaimer: The University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture is a research institution and not paid by partner organizations or businesses to promote their products and services.     Connect with the MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture at regenerativeagriculture@missouri.edu.  Learn more about Women Landowners Leading Regeneration (WLLR).

    18 min

  2. 12/12/2025

    Making Regenerative Ag Happen with Nutrient Management

    Hosts Makayla Voris and Dr. Kelly Wilson explore how to make regenerative agriculture happen by exploring nutrient management and the tools used to implement it on the farm. In this episode, you’ll hear from:  Dr. Newell Kitchen, MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture Nutrient Management Consultant and owner of Agronomic, Geologic, and Environmental Services, LLC  Mitchell Rice, Missouri Fertilizer Control Board 4R Program Certification Admin   Andrea Rice, Director of Research, Education and Outreach for the Missouri Fertilizer Control Board   Landry Jones, MFA Conservation Grazing Specialist and 4R certified retailer   Jeremiah Gebhardt, a Missouri farmer and owner/operator of G2 Aerial Spraying   This podcast is part of the MU Extension Podcast Network.   Disclaimer: The University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture is a research institution and not paid by partner organizations or businesses to promote their products and services.    Here are the items we mentioned in the podcast:   Learn more about our Nutrient Management program.  Learn more about the Missouri Fertilizer Control Board.   How farmers and livestock producers are using drones, another tool in the toolbox     Connect with the MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture at regenerativeagriculture@missouri.edu.

    17 min

  3. 11/14/2025

    Making Regenerative Ag Happen in the Cover Crop Seed Industry

    Hosts Makayla Voris and Dr. Kelly Wilson explore how to make regenerative agriculture happen by exploring the cover crop seed industry and what farmers might look for if they want to start their own seed business or plant their first cover crop. In this episode, you’ll hear from: Dr. Etienne Sutton, MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture National Cover Crop Variety Project Manager Alan Weber, Ag Economist, Missouri Producer and Collaborator with the MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture Jerry Hall, Co-Founder and President of Go-Seed Mac Kincaid, Missouri Cover Crop Seed Producer This podcast is part of the MU Extension Podcast Network.  Disclaimer: The University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture is a research institution and not paid by partner organizations or businesses to promote their products and services.     Connect with the MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture at regenerativeagriculture@missouri.edu.  Learn more about our National Cover Crop Variety Project.

    14 min

  4. 10/20/2025

    Making Regenerative Ag Happen with Virtual Fencing

    Hosts Makayla Voris and Dr. Kelly Wilson explore how to make regenerative agriculture happen with virtual fencing and how it can help producers implement rotational grazing strategies. In this episode, you’ll hear from: Kaitlyn Dozler, MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture Virtual Fence Grazing Program manager Industry experts Theo Beaumont from Halter and Eric Yates from NoFence Producers Margaret Chamas from Storm Dancer Farm and Christine Mushrush from Mushrush Ranches. This podcast is part of the MU Extension Podcast Network.  Disclaimer: The University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture is a research institution and not paid by partner organizations or businesses to promote their products and services.    Here’s the research we mentioned in the podcast: Virtual fencing and animal welfare study: Verdon, M., Langworthy, A., & Rawnsley, R. (2021). Virtual fencing technology to intensively graze lactating dairy cattle. II: Effects on cow welfare and behavior. Journal of Dairy Science, 104(6), 7084–7094. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-19797 How virtual fencing helps with conservation: Boyd, C. S., O’Connor, R. C., Ranches, J., Bohnert, D. W., Bates, J. D., Johnson, D. D., Davies, K. W., Parker, T., & Doherty, K. E. (2023). Using virtual fencing to create fuel breaks in the sagebrush steppe. Rangeland Ecology & Management, 89, 87–93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2022.07.006   Connect with the MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture at regenerativeagriculture@missouri.edu.  Learn more about our Virtual Fence Grazing Program. Register for the last Virtual Fence Foundations webinar.

    17 min

  5. 11/22/2024

    August Horstmann

    Producer August Horstmann talks with host Makayla Voris about his direct-to-consumer meat business; common consumer questions; and resources for folks who want to get started with regenerative ag.  This Podcast is part of the MU Extension Podcast Network.

    11 min

  6. 11/08/2024

    Jonathan Kemmerer

    Farmer Jonathan Kemmerer talks with host Makayla Voris about how his experience living abroad in France impacted his approach to farming; why he raises Meishan pigs; and advice for people who want to get started with agriculture. This Podcast is part of the MU Extension Podcast Network.

    14 min

  7. 10/25/2024

    Linus Rothermich

    Farmer Linus Rothermich talks with host Makayla Voris about how he started incorporating cover crops on his farm; why some farmers are be hesitant to adopt cover crops; and his own motivation for planting cover crops.  This podcast is part of the MU Extension Podcast Network.

    11 min

  8. 10/11/2024

    Garrett Riekhof

    Farmer Garrett Riekhof talks with host Makayla Voris about the benefits that he's seeing from the agricultural practices from his farm; how sustainability and regenerating differ; and the importance of being prepared for the future.  This Podcast is part of the MU Extension Podcast Network.

    11 min

  9. 09/27/2024

    Zach Tolson

    Farmer Zach Tolson talks with host Makayla Voris about his goals for the nutrient management practices on his farm; how he defines regenerative agriculture; and how he got connected with the Center for Regenerative Agriculture.  [Note: During the interview, we mentioned Kaitlin Dinsmore, a certified 4R advisor. Her full name is Kaitlin Flick Dinsmore. She’s an independent certified crop advisor and has helped many farmers in the nutrient management program.]  This Podcast is part of the MU Extension Podcast Network.

    10 min

  10. 09/13/2024

    Ryan Diener and Marina Osier

    Ecologists Ryan Diener and Marina Osier talk with host Makayla Voris about regenerative practices they use on their farm; benefits of practice stacking; and best practices for producers starting their journey with regenerative ag. This Podcast is part of the MU Extension Podcast Network.

    10 min
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About

Welcome to our MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture podcast, where you can hear how real farmers and ranchers are building soil health through regenerative farming practices. Hosted by Communications and Outreach Specialist Makayla (Voris) Zimmerman and Associate Director, Dr. Kelly Wilson, you'll find out what it really takes to make regenerative agriculture happen.  You can find us on Spotify, iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts and here on Podbean. Episodes are posted every month.  This podcast is part of the MU Extension Podcast Network.

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  • Creator
    MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 1993 to 2025 Curators of the University of Missouri, all rights reserved. University of Missouri Extension is an equal opportunity/access/affirmative action/pro-disabled and veteran employer.
  • Show Website
    Regenerative Reflections