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The Grass Factor

The Grass Factor

We explore the science behind why we do what we do in lawn care. Tune in every week to hear us discuss the questions submitted by you the user. We feature special guests and episodes, such as Pick The Doc’s Brain with The Green Doc of Hawaii, and others!

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01:40:28

B&R #23: Oxides and Aneurysms

The Grass Factor ·

2021/12/29

Headlines: NC Pesticide Board announces settlement in Burke case 2022 Break-Even Prices for Corn and Soybeans Polar Vortex Building in North America Sponsor: The Patrons! Let's watch movies! Burns: Micronutrients // Oxides // Research // Aneurisms Sri Lanka agriculture ministry secy removed hours after food shortage comments “Organic” fertilizers have an inorganic problem Mexico’s wheat fields help feed the world. They’re also releasing a dangerous greenhouse gas. Returns: There’s a path to

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01:24:33

Thirsty Thursday w/ Santa

The Grass Factor ·

2021/12/29

Join us for a conversation with Santa. We talk about keeping warm on the sleigh, traveling around the world, and the troublemakin' elves he has to put up with.

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01:20:34

B&R #22: Law Boy and Order

The Grass Factor ·

2021/12/22

Headlines: Kenya divided over pesticides ban to align with EU Green Deal Grassley To Garland: Investigation Needed In The Fertilizer Industry Many factors affect fertilizer pricing Sponsor: Jesse Bousquet Law Burns: Pesticides can hurt agricultural communities—so why do farmers fight back against bans? Couple arrested for theft, police say they targeted lawn care companies New understanding of plant nutrient response could improve fertilizer management strategies Returns: 85,974 pounds of

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02:02:46

Thirsty Thursday w/ Turfology!

The Grass Factor ·

2021/12/17

"You don't have enough guests that are Cool Season." Fine. What if we brought on a Cool Season PRO!? Join us this Thursday for a chat with Turfology, based out of Edwardsville, Illinois. You can look forward to all sorts of Cool Season chatter, a sweet mustache, and some laughs on this week's Thirsty Thursday!

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01:36:59

B&R #21: Abusing Your Meatbag

The Grass Factor ·

2021/12/15

Headlines: Global Fertilizer Shortage Has Manure, Even Human Waste Demand Soaring Researchers awarded $1.9M by EPA to study potential risks from pollutants in biosolids Farmers ask U.S. Justice Department to investigate fertilizer price spikes Sponsor: SANTA! Burns: Zoysia, water use, and fact checking Climate change crisis: Golf courses on borrowed time as Earth's weather patterns become wilder Returns: How golf is doing more to protect wildlife than ever before Second Glyphosate Verdict

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01:47:11

Thirsty Thursday w/ Lawn Warrior

The Grass Factor ·

2021/12/12

Joe's working to figure out how to keep his lawn looking green, staying healthy, and trying to use the only the absolutely, positively, very exclusively required chemicals and inputs required. Join us for a conversation about untangling 2021 and setting 2022 up for more success. Follow Joe's journey on his channel, The Lawn Warrior! https://www.youtube.com/c/TheLawnWarrior

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01:57:46

B&R: $h#t Ceviche with a Smile

The Grass Factor ·

2021/12/08

Headlines: China Price Index: Supply Shortages Loom As Energy, Environmental Policies Collide Global fertilizer shortage comes to the Valley Manure provides farmers an alternative nutrient source amid volatile fertilizer market Sponsor: The Winter Solstice Burns: Australia set to harvest record grain crop Attitudes on crop pesticides ignore benefits, CropLife America CEO says 'Magic dirt': How the internet fueled, and defeated, the pandemic's weirdest MLM Returns: Artificial turf recycling

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01:37:53

Thirsty Thursday w/ Ben Sims (Lawn Tips)

The Grass Factor ·

2021/12/06

Heaps. Chuffed. Whipper snipper. Schmick. Better head down to the Bunnings to grab some snacks and a translator for this trip to the land down under! Join us while we chat with Ben Sims about his journey into lawn care, YouTube, and what it’s like having Christmas during summer! Get some Ben (Lawn Tips)in your LIFE! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LawnTips Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawntips/ Arguably the best 30 second intro ever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECKyIGZNLO0

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01:46:35

B&R: Herbicide Hall of Fame

The Grass Factor ·

2021/12/01

Headlines: ‘I’m afraid we’re going to have a food crisis’ DNR to use herbicide on invasive plant in Iowa Great Lakes Maryland AG sues Monsanto, alleges harm to natural resources Sponsor: The Patrons! Burns: Only two out of 11 herbicide studies given to EU regulators deemed ‘reliable’ EPA could alter dicamba guidance ahead of 2022 growing season Amazon agrees to pay $2.5M to settle pesticide sales lawsuit Returns: Nufarm Renews Its Sponsorship of GreenCare for the Troops Glyphosate

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01:26:11

B&R: Reheat the Fries, Lies and Gly

The Grass Factor ·

2021/11/24

Housekeeping: No Thirsty Thursday this week. We're going to remain flexible so that family can take a priority, but if we can squeeze in a Friday show, we will. Burn and Return will remain uninterrupted. Headlines: Committee votes 7-1 on bill banning Parks and Rec use of glyphosate-based herbicides Glyphosate herbicide does not cause mortality in bumble bees Don’t fertilize your lawn after November if you live in New York Sponsor: The Patrons Burns: Dept. of Agriculture finds violations in

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01:58:42

Thirsty Thursday w/ Redneck Computer Geek

The Grass Factor ·

2021/11/19

You ever sat at a stoplight, glanced over at the car next to you and thought to yourself, "I could beat that guy in a race." You ever done that on a John Deere mower? RedneckComputerGeek has. Join us this Thursday for a chat about Maine, mowers, and mud. Follow Redneck Computer Geek: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RedneckComputerGeak Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Redneckcomputergeek Thunder Valley Mower Racing Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/228498694268316

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02:24:03

Tipsy Tuesday w/ Princess Cut Lawn Care

The Grass Factor ·

2021/11/17

Join us for a chat with fellow Content Creator, Princess Cut Lawn Care. We talked grass, content creation, and passionate fans. Special shoutout to all our Supporting Members across Patreon and YouTube for making this possible. Not yet a Supporting Member? Get bonus content and special perks! Check us out on Patreon (Burn and Return) or become a Member on the YouTube Channel.

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01:32:39

B&R: Johnny Chronicseed Sings the Ballad of the Hippo...

The Grass Factor ·

2021/11/17

Headlines: Nitrogen fertilizer shortage threatens to cut global crop yields A Nitrogen Shortage is Brewing Fertilizer: “Supply Disruptions Push Prices to New Highs” Russia Imposes Fertilizer Export Record-high fertiliser prices in Australia could disrupt food supplies DAP Shortage a Symptom of Larger Food Planning Crisis Sponsor: The Patrons Burns: Ship-load of 'toxic' Chinese fertilizer causes diplomatic stink County to pursue possibility of stricter fertilizer regulations EPA Fines

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02:25:47

Thirsty Thursday w/ Mr. Ferguson Lawn

The Grass Factor ·

2021/11/12

Join us for a conversation with fellow creator, Mr. Ferguson Lawn. Hailing from North Carolina, Steven is a DIY Guy that is trying to make sure that when the heat is brutal, his lawn is resilient. How do you determine what your lawn needs before it tells you? Let's chat about it! Follow Mr. Ferguson on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MrFergusonLawn

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01:44:58

B&R: The Appendix of Agronomy

The Grass Factor ·

2021/11/10

Housekeeping: Are you a Reel level Patron? Check your messages for a shirt size from JPink! Headlines: Mosaic Shares Falter after Vale's $1.26B Mosaic Stock Sale $200/hour offered for snowplow drivers amid shortage GIE+EXPO attendance over its 2019 showing Burns: Dubuque fertilizer company to pay $270K after spill that killed fish, mussels Senators Seek Support of Bills Silencing Gas-powered Lawn Equipment Tariffs Lead to Phosphate Shortage Returns: An Interview with the editors of

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02:03:19

Thirsty Thursday w/ Greg Aspenson

The Grass Factor ·

2021/11/05

Ever had TurfTruth like your social media posts? Greg has. Ever dug into Phosphorus against the Minimum Level for Sustainable Growth? Greg has. Do you know who Dr. Doug Soldat is? Greg does. Dr. Travis Shaddox? Greg does. Greg knows a lot, but claims to be a home lawn amateur. He sounds like MORE than an amateur to me. Follow Greg on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/growing_with_greg/

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02:12:31

Thirsty Thursday w/ YOU!

The Grass Factor ·

2021/10/29

Comin' in hot after the GIE Live event in Louisville last week, we take your calls on air and feature our amazing community as the guest this week. You all rock!

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01:17:00

B&R: Shocker, Glyphosate Saving the Pink

The Grass Factor ·

2021/10/27

Headlines: Best ways to water Florida lawns now that summer thunderstorms are gone Westside Jacksonville lawn cleaned up after neighbors say trash was there for months Berkeley challenges pesticide program violating environmental law Sponsors: Patrons Burns: Intoxicated man drives over lawn Herbicide treatments at Bastendorff Beach aim to restore rare plant to the area Returns: Boy injured in lawn mower accident returns home, recovering City of Ocala approves $900,000 in lawn maintenance

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01:47:57

B&R: Torque Wrench Terry & Salary Sheila

The Grass Factor ·

2021/10/20

Housekeeping: Public Patreon Thank You stream on Wednesday at 9PM Eastern. Member's Only AMA this Wednesday afterwards. Venue details announced during the Ask Me Anything Patreon Member SWAG Giveaway. B&R likely recorded on different night to take advantage of Matt & Ryan IRL. Headlines: Gardening: News of the dreaded Asian jumping worm UAW John Deere workers out on strike Fertilizer Group Warns Europe Plant Shutdowns May Turn Permanent Sponsors: Patrons Burns: World Rugby announces law

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02:28:27

Thirsty Thursday w/ Dave Hineline

The Grass Factor ·

2021/10/15

Dave is a small business owner, but he's not doubling as P.O.T.U.S. for a photo opp. He's a Pro Lawn Applicator, looking to maximize his time on customer lawns by making slow release nitrogen work for him. Dave is gearing up for the 2022 season in NE Ohio. Join us while we talk with Dave about slow release nitrogen, building out an efficient program, and maximizing the time on the customer's lawn.

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