Brian Dougherty's Avatar

Brian Dougherty

@soilstudent.bsky.social

Consultant at Understanding Ag, LLC / Student of Soil / CPSS / Partner at Wild Type Ranch #soilhealth #regenerativeagriculture understandingag.com Life begins and ends in the soil. How we treat it in between is what matters.

615 Followers  |  722 Following  |  23 Posts  |  Joined: 19.11.2024  |  1.789

Latest posts by soilstudent.bsky.social on Bluesky

How Farmers and Ranchers Fix Water Quality Issues (WCP 436) | Working Cows - Regenerative...
YouTube video by Working Cows Podcast - a Regenerative Ranching Pod How Farmers and Ranchers Fix Water Quality Issues (WCP 436) | Working Cows - Regenerative...

Enjoyed discussing how agriculture can be a solution to water quality problems rather than a cause on the Working Cows Podcast. youtu.be/tfsRX1erLgA?...

31.05.2025 02:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Conquering Compaction: Why 4 Weeks Without Living Roots is Too Long Brian Dougherty says growers combatting compaction in their fields should realize they have bigger problems than merely compressed soil, and compaction is a symptom of poor soil function.

Soil compaction is the #1 symptom of dysfunctional soil. Living roots are the only long term solution. Check out this Strip Till farmer article for tips on addressing compaction. www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/595...

21.05.2025 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Adding more than just value β€” we're adding opportunity. Watch UA's Brian… | Understanding Ag, LLC - Experts in Regenerative Ag Adding more than just value β€” we're adding opportunity. Watch UA's Brian Dougherty explain how value-added practices are transforming farms, communities, and futures.

www.linkedin.com/posts/unders...

09.05.2025 01:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Dan O’Connor β€” Β Threats to U.S. Security: Aging Infrastructure, Fragile Systems, and Information Warfare | The Great Simplification Episode 168

Listen to this if you care about the direction of our country or your place in the world. Dan discusses challenges with our current food system, and how it's becoming a threat to our national security. #regenerativeagriculture is the best response. www.thegreatsimplification.com/episode/168-...

09.04.2025 00:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Redesigning Our Nutrient Management for Soil Health (WCP 414) Brian Dougherty of Understanding Ag joins me once again. This time to discuss how we can become more adaptable with our nutrient management. Rather than following the conventional 4R approach of ri…

I enjoyed the opportunity to chat with Clay Conry on the Working Cows Podcast about how we can redesign our crop and nutrient management systems to optimize #soilhealth. workingcows.net/redesigning-...

13.03.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

My latest Understanding Ag blog post provides some thoughts on taking control of your farm or ranch business. understandingag.com/do-you-contr...

04.03.2025 01:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Check out the SW Iowa Soil Health Conference March 5th in Atlantic, IA. Register here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#SoilHealth

19.02.2025 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nutrition Farming, No-Till Farmer, Acres USA, Working Cows podcasts all have some good episodes.

16.02.2025 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Check out Roots and Ruminants Tuesday Feb 11th in Calmar IA. Understanding Ag consultant Eric Fuchs and I will be discussing how to improve #soilhealth and close the poop loop with #covercrops

18.01.2025 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've lost track of how many times my phone has changed soil to soul. Same thing in my book.

04.01.2025 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Biological Approaches to Nutrient Management
YouTube video by North Central Region Water Network Biological Approaches to Nutrient Management

We can fix water quality problems at scale by addressing the underlying cause, which is dysfunctional soil, rather than treating symptoms. Biological approaches to nutrient management can help drive positive change. #soilhealth #waterquality #regenerativeagriculture
youtu.be/7he8sXsiY7M

31.12.2024 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Replace U.K. with U.S. and this is still spot on.

23.12.2024 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy to join, thanks!

20.12.2024 03:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm home, but not many ag folks from X are joining the party.

20.12.2024 03:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Sam Knowlton on LinkedIn: Two decades ago, researchers started an experiment that would challenge… | 81 comments Two decades ago, researchers started an experiment that would challenge the prevailing scientific understanding of plant communities. While modern agriculture… | 81 comments on LinkedIn

Diversity = Resilience. "The future of farming isn't in monocultures - it's in managed ecosystems" - Sam Knowlton #soilhealth #regenerativeagriculture
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

20.12.2024 03:28 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Rhizophagy Cycle with Dr. James White
YouTube video by Green Cover Seed Rhizophagy Cycle with Dr. James White

This took me down a rabbit hole. Now I look at the soil in awe and with humility. There’s still so much I don’t know, but this presentation opened not only a door but a whole building.

#rhizosphere #soil #nativeplants

youtu.be/yMr3_tGeAu8?...

01.12.2024 01:22 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I created a new starter pack for farmers, agronomists, researchers, and supporters of #soilhealth and #regenerativeagriculture, from small farms to watersheds to global scale adoption. Let's all collaborate and learn from each other. Let me know if you'd like to be added. go.bsky.app/SWVwnSi

28.11.2024 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 2

Peanuts
Soybeans
Winter wheat

Funny how the climate changes at the Iowa border 😁

27.11.2024 02:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm looking to put together a starter pack for #regenerativeagriculture and #soilhealth folks geared towards broadacre agriculture but I don't know who to connect with here. Who wants in?

26.11.2024 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 0
Biological Approaches to Nutrient Management
YouTube video by North Central Region Water Network Biological Approaches to Nutrient Management

How do we fix water quality problems at scale? By addressing the underlying cause, which is dysfunctional soil, rather than just treating symptoms. Check out this Soil Health Nexus webinar for details. #soilhealth #soilbiology #waterquality #regenerativeagriculture
youtu.be/7he8sXsiY7M?...

25.11.2024 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Please add me, thanks!

24.11.2024 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, this is what I've been looking for. Would love to join.

22.11.2024 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm working on a 'food and agriculture' starter pack. This is an area that seemed pretty active on Twitter that I still haven't found similar engagement here. Let me know if you have any folks that should be added here (I'm certain to be missing many, still). go.bsky.app/GaFEGwk

29.10.2024 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 72    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 2

What's the best field method for determining seed viability? Know a producer that just mowed a diverse mix with mustard in it because he was worried about it going to seed before frost kill.

22.11.2024 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi all, I'm new to Bluesky. Looking to connect and learn from folks interested in #soilhealth #regenerativeagriculture #agroecology

19.11.2024 05:18 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

@soilstudent is following 17 prominent accounts