Best AgTech 360 Podcasts (2025)

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Shifting Perspectives: How Nanotech is Gaining Ground in Farming 19:15

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Dr. Jason White from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station explains how nano-scale materials, once seen as potential hazards, are gaining popularity and are now used to boost plant health, increase crop yields, and build climate resilience. He discusses global collaborations, regulatory landscapes, and promising work using nano-nutrients …

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Tiny Particles, Huge Potential: Assessing Benefits and Risks of Nanotech in Ag 18:00

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Dr. Khara Grieger explores the fascinating world of nanotechnology in agriculture. From nanoscale fertilizers and pesticides to vaccines and biosensors, she explains how these tiny particles could have a big impact on sustainability, food safety, and animal health. The conversation also dives into public perception of nanotech, the challenges of as…

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Women in AgTech: Breakthroughs in Biological Solutions with Dr. Pam Marrone 25:45

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Dr. Pam Marrone is a pioneering force in biologicals and sustainable agriculture. Explore how the integration of biocontrols and biostimulants is reshaping farming by boosting crop yields while minimizing the environmental footprint of traditional agricultural practices. Through her groundbreaking commercial biological solutions, Dr. Marrone has eq…

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Women Making History in Ag: Dr. Jean Ristaino on Plant Health and Genomics 15:24

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Dr. Jean Ristaino discusses how her groundbreaking research has revolutionized plant disease detection and management. Using cutting-edge genomic sequencing and real-time surveillance tools, she has traced the origins of devastating pathogens, helped growers combat crop diseases more effectively, and shaped global strategies for plant health. Disco…

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Gene Editing Revolution: Monika Paule on the Future of Agriculture with CRISPR 15:06

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Dr. Monika Paule, CEO of Caszyme, explores the potential of gene editing in agriculture. She delves into the evolution of CRISPR technology and its role in addressing issues such as food scarcity and climate change. Monika also highlights how gene editing can preserve traditional crops, enhance sustainability, and shape the future of food productio…

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Leveraging CRISPR to Drive Sustainability in the Forestry Industry 18:30

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Dr. Jack Wang, associate professor at NC State and co-founder of Tree Co, Inc., shares how CRISPR technology and machine learning are revolutionizing forestry. Dr. Wang discusses how gene editing can address global challenges like climate change and sustainability. His research focuses on improving tree resilience to pests, enhancing growth rates, …

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N.C. PSI Makerspace: Magic Behind AgTech Prototyping at NC State 14:51

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The N.C. PSI Makerspace fosters collaboration and rapid prototyping, bringing together researchers, engineers, and partners to develop practical solutions for growers. Andrea Monteza, Makerspace Director, explains how this one-of-a-kind lab plays a crucial role in advancing the mission of N.C. PSI through innovation and collaboration. Go behind the…

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Precision Progress: Advancing Weed Control with AI-Driven Robotics 13:50

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Anders Brevik, CEO of Kilter, discusses how AI and robotics are reshaping agriculture to help farmers overcome critical challenges like labor shortages and environmental sustainability. He reveals how Kilter’s innovative new product combines AI with advanced nozzle technology to deliver precise herbicide application, dramatically improving selectiv…

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New Technology Tackles Labor Challenges for Specialty Crop Growers 14:27

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Dr. Emmanuel Torres Quezada, researcher at the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative, explores the unique challenges faced by specialty crop farmers and the importance of focusing research on these high-value, high-return crops. He discusses how in-field robotics can help automate tasks like staking, decrease labor costs, and enhance sustainability, ultim…

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Activating Living Microbes: Expanding the Planting Window with Indigo Ag 16:34

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Jon Giebel from Indigo Ag discusses the role of biological seed treatments in sustainable agriculture. He explains how these living microbes can reduce carbon intensity and improve crop yields. John also introduces the CLIPS system, an innovative technology designed to streamline the use of biologicals on the farm. This system stabilizes and facili…

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Pixels to Predictions: Unpacking Landscape Simulations 13:08

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Dr. Chris Jones, a research scholar at NC State's Center for Geospatial Analytics shares insights on the use of landscape simulation models and their evolving role in agriculture. Learn how Chris creates models to track and predict pest and pathogen spread using tools like satellite imagery and survey data. By leveraging several data sources landsc…

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Aerial Imaging and Data Insights with Intelinair's Tim Hassinger 14:22

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Actionable insights from vast data and imagery sets are empowering growers to make more informed decisions. Advanced technologies now enable real-time monitoring of large, dispersed farms, significantly improving both decision-making and crop management. Tim Hassinger, CEO of Intelinair, shares how their AGMRI platform harnesses multiple imagery so…

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Bridging Biology and Chemistry in Modern Agriculture with Platform 10 14:23

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Peter Wren-Hilton, founder of agritech consultancy Wharf42, shares insights into his latest initiative, Platform 10, which is exploring the integration of biologicals into sustainable farming. Discover how biocontrols and biostimulants are revolutionizing agriculture as global regulatory trends push for more biological solutions in the field. Learn…

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Unlocking the Power of Beneficial Microbes: Big Benefits for Growers and Consumers 17:07

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Dr. Mallory Choudoir, Assistant Professor & Soil Microbiome Extension Specialist, discusses the impacts biologicals have on agriculture. Discover how tiny beneficial microbes are playing a big role in enhancing crop health, boosting productivity, and promoting sustainable farming practices. Listen along as we dive into real-world applications of bi…

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Farming Robotics: Automation Advances with Farm-ng CTO 17:56

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Claire Delaunay, CTO and COO of Farm-NG, shares her insights on the future of farming robotics. Claire reveals how advanced robotics are set to transform agriculture, enhancing efficiency and sustainability. Join us for an insightful discussion about this evolving technology and it's imminent impacts on field management practices.…

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Robotics and Sensor Technologies on the Farm with Dr. Chris Reberg-Horton 16:44

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Dr. Chris Reberg-Horton, Platform Director for Resilient Agricultural Systems in the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative shares insights about the advancements in robotics and sensor technology in agriculture. Discover how these innovations are being applied in specialty crops, what roles AI and machine learning have in enhancing farm operations, and ho…

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Ag Data Analytics: Discovering Supply Chain Efficiencies and Educating Future Leaders 12:16

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Discover how Dr. Dani Jones, a researcher at NC State, harnesses data analytics to improve agriculture practices. From enhancing sweet potato production to pioneering sustainable biofuels, Dani leverages data-driven insights to drive agricultural sustainability forward. She also leads NC State's Agricultural Data Science Certificate program, sharin…

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Farm Smarter: Data & AI Driving AgTech Breakthroughs 19:09

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Dan Maycock, Vice President of CropTrak and a visiting researcher at NC State discusses the impact of data collection and artificial intelligence on agriculture. Dan shares insights into how modern data analytics and AI tools are empowering farmers to make faster, more informed decisions, transforming everything from field management to post-harves…

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Maximizing Phosphorus Benefits in Agriculture While Safeguarding Water Systems 14:18

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Byran Fuhrmann, Aquatic Technology Development Scientist at SePRO Corporation discusses the delicate balance between leveraging phosphorus use in agriculture for optimal benefits while also prioritizing the protection of water systems. Furhmann shares insights into sustainable practices and innovative technologies aimed at minimizing phosphorus run…

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Phosphorus Sustainability, Challenges, and Innovations with Jacob Jones, Director of STEPS Center 17:01

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Phosphorus plays a critical role in agriculture and the environment. Jacob Jones, Director of the Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability (STEPS) Center, and Materials Science and Engineering Professor, discusses phosphorus sustainability. Learn about the significance of phosphorus for life processes, challenges associated with its o…

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Grounded Growth: Exploring Soil Health and Sustainable Agriculture with Yara's Rejane Souza 18:34

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Yara's Senior Vice President of Global Innovation, Rejane Souza, shares insights on the world of soil health and sustainable agriculture. Explore the complexities of fertilizer production, digital farming tools, and emerging trends like green fertilizers and biologicals, shaping the future of agriculture.…

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Unearthing Soil Secrets with Extension Specialist Luke Gatiboni 15:00

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Dr. Luke Gatiboni, Extension Soil Fertility Specialist and Associate Professor at NC State, shares his expertise on fertilizers and soil health. His research focuses on uncovering the elusive balance of soil nutrients critical for boosting yields. Dr. Gatiboni helps farmers identify the "unique recipes" needed for different soil types and agricultu…

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Women in Science: Entrepreneur Kathryn Polkoff Tackles Cow Burps and Climate Change 15:09

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Kathryn Polkoff, co-founder and CEO of Hoofprint Biome, shares the remarkable journey of developing a pioneering product designed to combat climate change and enhance bovine health simultaneously. Tune in to discover how their innovative probiotic solution reduces methane emissions from cow burps. Polkoff is driving agricultural sustainability and …

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Women in Science: FA Bio Founders' Innovative Solutions in Agriculture and the Workplace 22:16

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Founded by a team of visionary women, FA Bio is dedicated to identifying sustainable agriculture solutions. They have created a new microbial discovery platform to assist with developing agricultural bioproducts. Their innovative approaches stretch beyond the lab to inclusive hiring practices that attract a diverse workforce. Discover the experienc…

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Cultivating Holiday Magic from Seed to Tree with Barr Evergreens 12:10

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Rusty Barr from Barr Evergreens talks about advances in technology that have improved Christmas tree seedling production and helped unlock secrets to accelerating growth. Learn how his family business is crafting the perfect holiday centerpiece from root to tip by introducing new science to the old orchard.…

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Tree Tech Talk with NC State Researcher Justin Whitehill 19:53

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Dr. Justin Whitehill explains how his lab is helping create a more resilient and desirable Christmas tree. He shares insights on combating root rot, thwarting insect pests, and outsmarting browsing deer. With nearly four decades of tree breeding and genetic improvement research to build on, Dr. Whitehill and his team collaborate with growers to enh…

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Part 2: Sensors Used at Nash Produce Could Increase Profitability for Sweet Potato Growers 15:02

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Thomas Joyner, President of Nash Produce, shares how using Sweet-APPS technology boosts profitability and yields by taking pictures of their full storage bins. Joyner explains how sharing timely information with growers about their recent harvests is a win-win for everyone.By AgTech 360

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Part 1: Using Sensors in Agriculture with NC State Researcher Dr. Kudenov 15:00

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NC State researcher and professor, Dr. Mike Kudenov, delves into the intersection of engineering, agriculture and relationships. As an engineer, he looks at agriculture with a different perspective, modifying tools like sensors for use on the farm. Kudenov works closely with sweet potato producers in NC to leverage new technologies and create a mor…

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Optimizing Animal Microbiomes with Folium Science 13:45

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Ed Fuches, CEO and Founder of FOLIUM Science, talks about microbial resistance and the challenges facing the food value chain. Fortunately, a new solution to combat harmful bacteria has been discovered. Fuches explains how their natural alternative to typical treatments more rapidly identifies and terminates harmful microbes. https://foliumscience.…

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Foodborne Pathogens with Sid Thakur 18:17

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Adrian Percy speaks with Sid Thakur, a Professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Executive Director of Global One Health Academy at NC State. Thakur says, “pathogens don’t respect international boundaries.” Several technologies have emerged to help with the identification and tracking of foodborne pathogens. Advances in genomics, data…

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Monitoring Orchard Pests with Trapview 14:58

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Matej Stefancic, CEO of Trapview, engaged a multidisciplinary team of agronomists, IT experts and data scientists to develop a unique pest management tool. New solutions for pest monitoring and forecasting allow growers to make real-time decisions. Trials done on apple orchards in the U.S. have already proven beneficial. trapview.com…

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Apple Tech with Tom Kon 18:12

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We kick off a new season with apple expert Dr. Tom Kon from NC State's Department of Horticultural Science. During peak harvest season, Dr. Kon reflects on the different variables affecting production, and the new technologies being utilized in orchards to maximize yields. His unique connections with the orchards in the Southeast allow nearly half …

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Revolutionizing Row Crops with ZeaKal 19:00

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On the last episode of this season of AgTech360, host Adrian Percy is joined by Han Chen, CEO and co-founder of ZeaKal. They discuss the challenges facing the volume-first row crop industry as well as opportunities to improve its nutrition and sustainability. ZeaKal is using its photosynthesis-enhancing crop technology to reharmonize the supply cha…

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Open Innovation with Bayer's Phil Taylor 16:51

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Adrian Percy is joined by Phil Taylor, Director of Innovation and Outreach for Bayer Crop Science, to talk about open innovation. Even with the largest R&D organization in the industry, Bayer recognizes it cannot achieve its goals and address complex agricultural challenges without open innovation with partners of all types and scale. Taylor presen…

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Controlled Environment Agriculture with Ricardo Hernandez 19:27

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Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) epitomizes AgTech and the future of agriculture. Ricardo Hernandez, Director of the CEA Coalition at NC State, joins host Adrian Percy to discuss CEA, present its challenges and highlight its possibilities. Hernandez details the varied spectrum of CEA, from greenhouse tomatoes to vertical farming, as well as…

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Making and Marketing a Better Soybean with Charles Hall 15:18

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Adrian Percy sits down with Charles Hall, Executive Director of the NC Soybean Producers Association, to discuss marketing soybeans to the animal industry and where AI and drones fit into the commodity group's goals.By AgTech 360

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Making Extension Connections with Rachel Vann 22:03

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Rachel Vann, a soybean Extension specialist and N.C. PSI platform director, demystifies North Carolina's extension program and discusses its critical role in bringing technology to soybean growers across the country. Correction: The Morrill Act was established in 1862.By AgTech 360

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Understanding Weed Biology with Katie Jennings 13:12

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Adrian Percy sits down with NC State professor and Extension specialist, Katie Jennings to discuss the biology behind why certain weeds give farmers such a hard time and what her research program is doing to help. Jennings takes us through the limitations and options, from traditional methods like hand-weeding and herbicides to nascent technologies…

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A Look Into Alternative Crops with David Suchoff 18:15

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NC State Extension Specialist David Suchoff gives us a glimpse into the future of alternative crops in North Carolina. From hemp and sesame to sunflowers and flax, Suchoff's research takes market demand and farmer concerns into consideration as he investigates crops that can help farmers reduce economic volatility, adapt to climate change, and resp…

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Supporting Crops of the Future with FFAR 20:20

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Supporting Crops of the Future with FFAR Dr. Jeffrey Rosichan shares how FFAR helps identify and support crops of the future. Peek inside this funding force to discover how some uncommon research projects gain steam. Growers in the U.S. are seeing the benefits of FFAR’s global connections as research projects from around the globe also directly imp…

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Combatting Weed Resistance with Harpe Bio 18:53

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Combatting Weed Resistance with Harpe Bio Entrepreneur Chad Brommer, CTO of Harpe Bio, dabbled with new formulations in his kitchen blender before collaborating with experts to create a new herbicide. The new mode of action in their biologically based herbicide is quickly proving to be effective in regions across the globe. AgTech 360 is brought to…

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Electrocuting Weeds with Crop.Zone 13:45

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Dirk Vandenhirtz, CEO of Cropzone talks about electrocuting weeds. Growers in several countries are seeing the benefits of this new technology on their fields and in their pockets. Herbicide resistance is no longer an issue with this novel approach to weed management. AgTech 360 is brought to you by North Carolina State University, including: The C…

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Innovative Bee Hive Monitoring with Apis Protect 18:18

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CEO , Fiona Edwards Murphy, speaks about Apis Protect, an Ireland headquartered company that uses a combination of IoT (Internet of Things) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies to remotely extract and interpret data from beehives while keeping that data safe. apisprotect.com/By AgTech 360

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Post-Harvest Grain & Transportation Monitoring with TeleSense 17:37

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Naeem Zafar, Co-Founder, President & Chief Executive Offer of TeleSense talks about an integral part of food production - the step after harvest and before shelving. TeleSense provides remote solutions for grain storage and transportation monitoring. Their products use wireless sensors for temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide monitoring with a…

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Investing in Food & AgTech Startups with Radicle Growth 22:25

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Ever wonder how the new technology that we talk about gets funded? In this episode we talk to Kirk Haney, the Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Radicle Growth. Radicle Growth carefully selects innovative ag and food tech start-ups for investment, ensuring that powerful, disruptive technologies reach their full potential. Under Kirk’s leadership, Rad…

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Toward Eradicating Malaria: Repurposing Agtech for Public Health with IVCC 20:54

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Nick Hamon, CEO at Innovative Vector Control Consortium (IVCC) shares how his company repurposes chemistry that may have traditionally been used in agriculture and applies it to the public health sector while keeping in mind the constraints of return on investment, funding sources, resistance management, efficacy, and overall safety. His company is…

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Reimagining Livestock AgTech with Cainthus 13:34

4y ago13:34

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Aidan Connolly, Chief Executive Officer at Cainthus and President of AgriTech Capital, gives his perspective on livestock agtech importance, and how seemingly simple tech can be revolutionary. www.ever.ag/dairy/software-solutions/cainthus/By AgTech 360

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Rethinking the Drivers of AgTech Innovation with Finistere 19:33

4y ago19:33

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Ingrid Fung, Investment Director at Finistere Ventures, talks diversity in agriculture, consumer-driven Ag Tech, pharmaceutical inspiration in the Ag Tech space, and what she is most excited about moving forward with sustainable ag.By AgTech 360

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Keep Calm and CRISPR On with Rodolphe Barrangou 22:00

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Rodolphe Barrangou, a Distinguished Professor at NC State, talks about the advancements and importance of CRISPR, and where the future of this technology may lead. This episode is filled with great examples of what CRISPR is and its capabilities. Find out more about Rodolphe's CRISPR lab here: crispr.cals.ncsu.edu/…

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The N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative 19:54

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Dean Richard Linton, of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at NC State, talks about the Plant Sciences Initiative and plans for future and current partnerships along with unique approaches to moving forward.By AgTech 360