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Regenerative Agriculture Podcast

Regenerative Agriculture Podcast

By: John Kempf
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Summary

This is a show for professional growers and agronomists who want to learn about the science and principles of regenerative agriculture systems to increase quality, yield, and profitability.Copyright John Kempf and Advancing Eco Agriculture 2018 - 2024 Earth Sciences Nature & Ecology Science
Episodes
  • Podcast Extra: Our Crops Aren't Sick, They're Dependent | Soil Talks Podcast
    May 14 2026

    In this Podcast Extra, John joins the Soil Talks Podcast to break down a radically different way to think about crop health, soil biology, and system function.

    In this episode they discuss:

    • Why pests may not be attacking your crops but reporting a deeper issue
    • How soluble fertilizers can create long-term dependency
    • The hidden relationship between plant immunity and soil microbiology
    • Why modern agriculture succeeds in yield but fails in resilience
    • And how some growers are producing healthier crops with fewer inputs

    Additional Resources
    To listen to more epsidoes of the Soil Talks Podcast, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEVD04wz0u2J9qqu3L0zcZ9V8_YVzpr81

    About John Kempf
    John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA). A top expert in biological and regenerative farming, John founded AEA in 2006 to help fellow farmers by providing the education, tools, and strategies that will have a global effect on the food supply and those who grow it.

    Through intense study and the knowledge gleaned from many industry leaders, John is building a comprehensive systems-based approach to plant nutrition – a system solidly based on the sciences of plant physiology, mineral nutrition, and soil microbiology.

    Support For This Show & Helping You Grow
    Since 2006, AEA has been on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable with regenerative agriculture.

    AEA works directly with growers to apply its unique line of liquid mineral crop nutrition products and biological inoculants. Informed by cutting-edge plant and soil data-gathering techniques, AEA's science-based programs empower farm operations to meet the crop quality markers that matter the most.

    AEA has created real and lasting change on millions of acres with its products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers to produce healthier soil, stronger crops, and higher profits.

    Beyond working on the ground with growers, AEA leads in regenerative agriculture media and education, producing and distributing the popular and highly-regarded Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, inspiring webinars, and other educational content that serve as go-to resources for growers worldwide.

    Learn more about AEA's regenerative programs and products: https://www.advancingecoag.com

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Podcast Extra: Ask Me Anything with John Kempf - April 9, 2026
    May 7 2026
    In this Podcast Extra, Join John as he answers a wide range of grower-submitted questions covering real-world challenges in regenerative agriculture. The discussion focuses on the practical application of biologicals and biostimulants, nutrient management strategies for specific soil types, and the use of AEA products to improve crop resilience. John emphasizes the importance of synergistic "stacking" of products and the role of microbial diversity in achieving disproportionate yield responses. Other topics discussed include:
    • Distinguishing between biological inoculants for the soil rhizosphere and those designed for plant foliage.
    • Defining biostimulants as non-living materials, such as humic substances, seaweeds, and organic acids, that trigger plant or microbial responses.
    • Achieving geometric yield effects, where one plus one equals five or more, through the synergistic stacking of diverse inoculants and biostimulants.
    • Recommending BioCoat Gold and Seed Flare as the primary choices for seed treatments to enhance the native microbiome.
    • Including molybdenum in all nitrogen applications because it is a necessary enzyme cofactor for nitrate reductase.
    • Improving nitrogen use efficiency for both plants and soil biology through the use of Rebound Molybdenum.
    • Adding ammonium thiosulfate to nitrogen mixes to help achieve a proper 10:1 nitrogen-to-sulfur ratio.
    • Utilizing Pinion as a broad-spectrum biocontrol that activates the plant's own immune, genetic, and microbiome pathways.
    • Acknowledging that the effectiveness of Pinion is heavily influenced by the amount of oxidative stress a plant is under.
    • Identifying plant species and family diversity as the most effective practical steps for improving soil microbial communities.
    • Using single-species inoculants, such as Rhizobium or Mycorrhizal fungi, to disprove the myth that small amounts of microbes cannot be successful.
    • Remediating high sodium in soil and water by combining gypsum, humic substances, and Spectrum DS.
    • Treating hard water with an RO water purifier for foliar sprays to ensure the best possible crop response.

    Additional Resources
    To learn more AEA's Nitrogen Effeciency Program, please visit: https://advancingecoag.com/land/nitrogen-efficiency/
    To learn more and purchase Pinion, please visit: https://advancingecoag.com/land/pinion/
    To learn more about AEA's seed treatments, please visit: https://advancingecoag.com/land/seed-treatments/

    About John Kempf
    John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA). A top expert in biological and regenerative farming, John founded AEA in 2006 to help fellow farmers by providing the education, tools, and strategies that will have a global effect on the food supply and those who grow it.

    Through intense study and the knowledge gleaned from many industry leaders, John is building a comprehensive systems-based approach to plant nutrition – a system solidly based on the sciences of plant physiology, mineral nutrition, and soil microbiology.

    Support For This Show & Helping You Grow
    Since 2006, AEA has been on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable with regenerative agriculture.

    AEA works directly with growers to apply its unique line of liquid mineral crop nutrition products and biological inoculants. Informed by cutting-edge plant and soil data-gathering techniques, AEA's science-based programs empower farm operations to meet the crop quality markers that matter the most.

    AEA has created real and lasting change on millions of acres with its products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers to produce healthier soil, stronger crops, and higher profits.

    Beyond working on the ground with growers, AEA leads in regenerative agriculture media and education, producing and distributing the popular and highly-regarded Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, inspiring webinars, and other educational content that serve as go-to resources for growers worldwide.

    Learn more about AEA's regenerative programs and products: https://www.advancingecoag.com

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    57 mins
  • Episode 179: Rewilding Livestock Instincts for Soil Health with Bob Kinford
    May 1 2026

    Bob Kinford is a veteran stockman and grazing consultant who has spent a lifetime observing and refining the way we interact with livestock. His journey began as a child watching cattle scatter while sheep and goats remained bunched, leading him to question the conventional belief that cows lack decision-making capabilities. Through decades of working alone, he developed a unique approach to managing large herds without the use of permanent or electric fencing, focusing instead on the intuitive relationship between the handler and the animal's natural instincts.

    Bob advocates for the "rebooting" of cattle to restore their innate herd instincts and selective grazing habits. He demonstrates how this transition allows livestock to become more nutritionally self-sufficient, often consuming invasive species and "weeds" like leafy spurge or spotted knapweed that they would typically ignore in a stressed environment. By utilizing proactive management, he illustrates how stress-free handling can significantly increase forage productivity, soil health through distributed fertility, and overall ranch profitability.

    In this episode John and Bob discuss:
    • The inherent intelligence and decision-making capabilities of livestock compared to mainstream scientific views
    • Managing large herds across vast landscapes without the use of traditional or electronic fencing
    • Creating murmurations in cattle to guide their movement through subtle body positioning and intention
    • The three-day "reboot" process that triggers cattle to begin eating highly nutritious invasive plants
    • Strategies for increasing animal weight gain by reducing the stress associated with traditional feeding and moving
    • The relationship between animal bedding patterns and the development of mycorrhizal fungi in the soil

    Additional Resources
    To learn more about Bob and his work, please visit: https://migratorygrazing.com/ or http://bobkinford.com/

    About John Kempf
    John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA). A top expert in biological and regenerative farming, John founded AEA in 2006 to help fellow farmers by providing the education, tools, and strategies that will have a global effect on the food supply and those who grow it.

    Through intense study and the knowledge gleaned from many industry leaders, John is building a comprehensive systems-based approach to plant nutrition – a system solidly based on the sciences of plant physiology, mineral nutrition, and soil microbiology.

    Support For This Show & Helping You Grow
    Since 2006, AEA has been on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable with regenerative agriculture.

    AEA works directly with growers to apply its unique line of liquid mineral crop nutrition products and biological inoculants. Informed by cutting-edge plant and soil data-gathering techniques, AEA's science-based programs empower farm operations to meet the crop quality markers that matter the most.

    AEA has created real and lasting change on millions of acres with its products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers to produce healthier soil, stronger crops, and higher profits.

    Beyond working on the ground with growers, AEA leads in regenerative agriculture media and education, producing and distributing the popular and highly-regarded Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, inspiring webinars, and other educational content that serve as go-to resources for growers worldwide.

    Learn more about AEA's regenerative programs and products: https://www.advancingecoag.com

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    1 hr and 10 mins
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