Apr 15, 2026
In this episode Ed interviews Fernando Garcia-Bastidas, also known as Dr. banana. They discuss banana production and the very destructive disease known as banana wilt.
Additional Resources
https://www.keygene.com/banana-research-and-breeding-keygene/
Mar 25, 2026
In this episode Ed interviews Brian Kelley of the Gathering Growth foundation. They discuss Brian’s mission to photograph and document some of the nation’s oldest and largest trees to raise awareness and preserve their legacy.
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Mar 18, 2026
In this episode Ed interviews Brian Kelley of the Gathering Growth foundation. They discuss Brian’s mission to photograph and document some of the nation’s oldest and largest trees to raise awareness and preserve their legacy.
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Mar 11, 2026
In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Sam Markell of North Dakota State University. They discuss the emerging threat of SCN in North Dakota and how the SCN coalition aims to combat this ever-present threat.
Additional Resources
https://www.thescncoalition.com/
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Mar 4, 2026
In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Lauren Diepenbrock, Entomologist from University of Florida. They discuss the devastating and complicated insect/plant disease complex, citrus greening.
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