{"podcast":{"title":"The Acres U.S.A. Podcast","slug":"the-acres-u-s-a-podcast-6915540","podcast_index_feed_id":6915540,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f00de8c8/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.acresusa.com/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/40174434/40174434-1715120326137-31acfdd32b592.jpg","author":"Acres U.S.A.®","episode_count":117,"summary":"Welcome to \"The Acres U.S.A. Podcast,\" where we dive deep into the world of production-scale organic and regenerative farming. For over 50 years, Acres U.S.A.® has been the go-to resource for farmers, ranchers, and market gardeners, guiding them to grow food profitably and sustainably, all while honoring the rhythms of nature. Join our host, Taylor Henry, owner, and CEO, as he brings you weekly insights, interviews, and practical tips to cultivate a healthier, more resilient food system. Tune in and let's grow together!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T00:17:28.107832+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-acres-u-s-a-podcast-6915540"},"episode":{"title":"Hugh Lovel: The Need for Soil Testing Ep. 89","slug":"hugh-lovel-the-need-for-soil-testing-ep-89","published_at":"2026-01-05T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-acres-u-s-a-podcast-6915540/hugh-lovel-the-need-for-soil-testing-ep-89","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-acres-u-s-a-podcast-6915540","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acres-usa/episodes/Hugh-Lovel-The-Need-for-Soil-Testing-Ep--89-e3d3k3h","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f00de8c8/podcast/play/113413681/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-2%2F415379422-44100-2-e52e76f75b495.mp3","summary":"Join us in this throwback Eco-Ag episode from 2012 with Hugh Lovel, a renowned expert in biodynamic agriculture, as he presents on the critical importance of total soil testing. Discover how comprehensive soil analysis can revolutionize crop management and enhance soil fertility. Hugh shares his experiences from consulting with farmers across continents and emphasizes the role of soil testing in sustainable agriculture. Tune in to learn about the origins of total testing, its applications, and why it's essential for understanding the true potential of your soil. Important Links from Today’s Episode: Members site: https://members.acresusa.com Acres U.S.A. Homepage: https://www.acresusa.com/ Acres U.S.A. Memberships: https://eco-farming.com/ Hugh’s Book: ‘A Biodynamic Farm’","meta_description":"Join us in this throwback Eco-Ag episode from 2012 with Hugh Lovel, a renowned expert in biodynamic agriculture, as he presents on the critical importance…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4754,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-acres-u-s-a-podcast-6915540/episodes/hugh-lovel-the-need-for-soil-testing-ep-89/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-acres-u-s-a-podcast-6915540/hugh-lovel-the-need-for-soil-testing-ep-89.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}