Jeff Lowenfels | Rhizophagy, Microplastics, and the Biological Revolution

In this episode of Soil Talks™, we sit down with the "Lord of the Roots" himself, Jeff Lowenfels. As the author of the legendary Teaming with Microbes series, Jeff has spent decades moving the needle from chemical dependency to biological stewardship.We dive deep into the "Poop Loop," the new frontier of the Rhizophagy cycle, and why modern agriculture must transition toward a regenerative, system-based approach to survive.Key topics discussed:The "Lightbulb Moment": Jeff shares the story of the Anchorage truck driver and the peat sample that changed his focus forever.Rhizophagy Explained: How plants literally "eat" bacteria to forage for nutrients.The Microplastic Crisis: The hidden dangers of plastic in farming and its link to human health.Fungal to Bacterial Ratios: How to use the microBIOMETER® to stop "guessing and stressing".The Evolution of the Soil Food Web: Why "Beyond Organic" is the necessary next step for large-scale agriculture.Links:Explore Rocky Mountain BioAg®Teaming with Microbes SeriesSoil Talks™ Podcast on YouTube Technical Inquiries: Consultation Info#SoilTalks #JeffLowenfels #RegenerativeAg #SoilFoodWeb #Rhizophagy #Microbiology #TeamingWithMicrobes #SoilHealth