(S5:E13) Cultivating Connections: Leading Extension Across Diverse Agricultural Systems

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Rachel Vann (https://cropsciences.illinois.edu/dir...) of the University of Illinois. They talk about Rachel's experiences with extension in different regions as well as her work with the science for success (https://soybeanscienceforsuccess.org/) program Additional Resources https://resources.ipmcenters.org/reso... (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/re...)    • Whiteboard Series: Soybean Desiccation   (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ww...) Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Rachel Van and Her Journey 06:15 Exploring the Science for Success Program 11:44 Key Takeaways from Science for Success 16:28 Transitioning from North Carolina to Illinois Extension 21:54 Comparing Agronomic Practices in North Carolina and Illinois 22:22 Comparative Agronomic Systems: North Carolina vs. Illinois 26:14 Building Relationships in Extension Programs 31:53 Research Focus: Transitioning from North Carolina to Illinois 36:52 Advice for Transitioning: Making a Move 42:46 Communicating Extension to the Public 45:12 outro with logo.mp4 Zaworski, E. (Host) and Vann, R. (Interviewee). S5:E13 (Podcast). Cultivating Connections: Leading Extension Across Diverse Agricultural Systems. 7/8/2026. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript (https://iastate.box.com/s/seijhud7pu4...)