Ep. 2 - What Are We Getting Wrong In Soil Science?

In this episode of Ruminations, Dr. Paige Stanley of Colorado State University walks us through the science behind regenerative grazing and soil carbon. From the nuances of arid rangeland systems to the chemistry of carbon permanence, Paige shares her latest research and introduces a new framework for understanding how grazing impacts the land over time. This conversation also explores the mindset of holistic land managers and how their decision-making shapes ecological outcomes in ways data alone can’t explain. Dr. Paige Stanley is an interdisciplinary scientist at Colorado State University, exploring how regenerative grazing can unlock soil’s carbon-storing potential and foster climate resilience. Learn more about her research at her website: https://paige-stanley.com/ +++ ALL EPISODES: 👉 https://savory.global/podcast JOIN THE COMMUNITY + GET MEMBERS-ONLY PERKS: 👉 https://savory.global/member GET INVOLVED WITH SAVORY INSTITUTE: 👉 https://savory.global/find-your-path +++ ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 03:55 Dr. Stanley's Research 08:01 Understanding Soil Carbon Dynamics 13:27 Challenges in Soil Carbon Research 21:42 Exploring Soil Texture and Carbon Sequestration 28:37 Adaptive Multi-Paddock Grazing vs. Holistic Management 32:44 Ruminating on Soil Carbon: A New Framework 40:53 Understanding Grazing Categories 44:30 Mechanisms of Under and Overgrazing 50:37 Challenges in Soil Carbon Research 56:19 Feasibility of Soil Carbon Measurement for Ranchers 01:04:20 Technological Advances in Soil Science 01:10:51 Holistic Management and Adaptive Grazing 01:18:43 Final Thoughts +++ 🎙️ This episode is brought to you by Savory’s Regenerating Members, a global community restoring over 100 million acres through holistic management. Join today for just $10/month and help regenerate 400+ acres every year: 👉 https://savory.global/member Want to sponsor an episode? 👉 https://savory.global/podcast +++ 📲 FIND US ON SOCIAL: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savoryinstitute • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/savory-institute/ +++ HAVE A GUEST SUGGESTION? We’d love to hear your thoughts: 👉 https://www.tfaforms.com/5169997 +++ Music written & performed by https://www.youtube.com/@travismcnamara9313