On today’s show Sidd Pal, assistant professor of geospatial science at Purdue University, explains digital soil maps utilizing technologies like AI, addressing spatial variability in soil health management through high-resolution data sets. He discusses the creation and advantages over traditional maps, enhanced by the Purdue Soil Explore, aiding farmers in site-specific management and carbon sequestration. We also have this week’s Almond Update. Jenny Nicolaou, Associate Director at the Almond Board of California, discusses the annual process of recognizing distinguished members of the almond industry through the Almond Achievement Award and the Almond Technical Achievement Award.