Best Agriscience Podcasts (2025)

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Fueling Growth in Winter Canola 28:09

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In this episode, what would a truly renewable biofuel look like? Well, the feedstock would have to come from a crop that is productive, profitable, and resilient to grow. And one that has a low carbon intensity score that’s going to displace minimal amounts of acres of other cash crops. Could winter canola be that crop? It’s sure looking that way, …

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6/6/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 9: Interview with Tidal Grow AgriScience's Norm Davy on Resilience, Innovation and Soil Health 24:51

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Jason Scott sits down with Norm Davy, president and chief commercial officer of Tidal Grow AgriScience, to discuss how the company is helping ag retailers and growers overcome rising input costs, pest resistance and soil health challenges through U.S.-made, bioengineered crop input solutions. He also reflects on leadership, grit, sustainability and…

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The Reservoir, AGCO, Treefera, Ecorobotix, Kubota, Agtonomy, Complete Farmer, Protein Industries Canada, FMC Corporation, Koppert, Corteva Agriscience, Advanta, Wild Bio, Bayer, BrightFarms, Signify, Harvest ... 14:32

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Welcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we explore the latest in AgTech, from AI-powered tools and smart greenhouses to major funding rounds, strategic partnerships, and innovations driving sustainable farming, crop resilience, and precision agriculture across the globe. Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: AgTech Highlights: Ne…

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6/27/25 - MyAgLife Episode 253: Interview with Ag Economist Jay Sayre on Navigating the Current Ag Trade Landscape 28:42

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Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Jay Sayre, ag economist at UC Davis, to discuss how shifting global and domestic trade policies are impacting California's growers, consumers and export-driven ag economy, and what strategies can build long-term resilience. Check out a recent UCCE webinar from Jay for more on this topic.…

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Halter, Limagrain, Taranis, MyEasyFarm, Muon Space, Doktar, EarthDaily, The Reservoir, Protein Industries Canada, CDotBio, Symbiomics, BASF, AgroSpheres, Lucent Bio, Sollum Technologies, Grow-tec, Globalstar ... 12:44

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Welcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we’ll explore powerful collaborations shaping regenerative agriculture, major funding fueling digital farming and satellite analytics, and cutting-edge innovations in biocontrol, microbiome technologies, and sustainable crop inputs—let’s jump in! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: AgTech…

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6/20/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 10: Interview with Fowler Brothers Farming's Zachary Fowler on Strong Leadership, Operation Scaling and Investment Evaluation 18:06

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Jason Scott sits down with Zachary Fowler, co-owner of Fowler Brothers Farming, to discuss the importance of strong leadership, hiring the right people and maintaining a hands-on approach while scaling operations. Fowler emphasizes stress-testing decisions and fostering community collaboration to drive innovation in an industry often slow to change…

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6/20/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 10: Interview with Fowler Brothers Farming's Zachary Fowler on Strong Leadership, Operation Scaling and Investment Evaluation 18:06

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Jason Scott sits down with Zachary Fowler, co-owner of Fowler Brothers Farming, to discuss the importance of strong leadership, hiring the right people and maintaining a hands-on approach while scaling operations. Fowler emphasizes stress-testing decisions and fostering community collaboration to drive innovation in an industry often slow to change…

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Voltrac, Corteva, RootWave, Signify, CropLife International, BlueRedGold, Treetoscope, Nutrien, Syngenta, GB Potatoes, HCP Crop Protection, Amoéba, BioLiNE, EIT Food, Dutch Greenhouse Delta, BlueRedGold ... 12:11

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Welcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we’re exploring exciting developments in controlled environment agriculture—from upgraded smart lighting systems and global CEA collaborations to breakthrough funding for high-tech saffron farming and sustainable carbon capture partnerships. Let’s dive in! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlin…

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6/13/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 17: Interview with Stanislaus County Sheriff's Dept. on Fighting Rural Crime 24:26

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Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with Detectives Robert Domingos and Kyle Gomes from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Rural Crimes Division to discuss the current landscape of rural crime, how law enforcement agencies collaborate across county lines and practical steps growers and ranchers can …

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LettUs Grow, HT Verboom, Water Garden Farms, Siemens, CEAd, Sollum Technologies, Optimal, TTA ISO, Artechno, Innovation Agritech Group 12:49

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[SUMMARY] Welcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we’re exploring major advances in controlled environment agriculture, including scalable aeroponics, solar-powered indoor farms, AI-driven greenhouse automation, and robotic harvesting innovations transforming sustainable food production. Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: AgTe…

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6/6/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 9: Interview with Tidal Grow AgriScience's Norm Davy on Resilience, Innovation and Soil Health 24:51

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Jason Scott sits down with Norm Davy, president and chief commercial officer of Tidal Grow AgriScience, to discuss how the company is helping ag retailers and growers overcome rising input costs, pest resistance and soil health challenges through U.S.-made, bioengineered crop input solutions. He also reflects on leadership, grit, sustainability and…

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Fungicide Timing Solution: Confident Application to Maximize ROI 26:13

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In today's episode: how can technology help with timing on the farm? We're talking specifically about fungicide applications and a tool that uses the power of artificial intelligence to signal when the optimal time is for a fungicide application within the spectrum of timing per label directions. Today you’ll hear from Corteva Agriscience research …

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5/30/25 - MyAgLife Episode 252: Interview with Western Region CCA's Stephen Vasquez and Progressive Crop Consultant's Jason Scott on the 2025 Crop Consultant Conference 23:20

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Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Stephen Vasquez, Western Region Certified Crop Advisers chair, and Jason Scott, publisher of Progressive Crop Consultant, to discuss the upcoming Crop Consultant Conference on September 24th and 25th in Visalia and what consultants, grower applicators and industry professionals can expect from this event. Register to…

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John Deere, Precision AI, Verdant Robotics, FarmQA, NEC X, Lucent Biosciences, Protein Industries Canada, Confluence Genetics, Benson Hill, Plenty Unlimited, Ostara, Bethnal Green Ventures, Phoenix Contact ... 12:25

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Welcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we unpack a wave of breakthroughs in agtech—from precision drone systems and AI-powered tools to climate-smart fertilizers, high-protein crops, and the latest in vertical farming innovation. Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: AgTech Highlights: Acquisition, Investment, Funding Round & Mo…

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Benjamin Feagin Jr., CEO of Hydroponics Social Enterprise, AgriTech North 42:56:00

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S2 E8 AGRITECH NORTH The final episode of Season 2 of the Frontier Entrepreneurship Podcast brings us to Dryden in Northwestern Ontario where we meet Benjamin Feagin Jr., Co-Founder & CEO of a social enterprise that is tackling the challenge of food security through advancements in hydroponics. Ben introduces us to AgriTech North and challenges our…

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5/23/25 - MyAgLife Episode 251: Interview with Vineyard Team's Beth Vukmanic on Growing Sustainability in the Grape and Wine Industry 13:19

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Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Beth Vukmanic, executive director of Vineyard Team, to discuss the evolution of sustainability in the grape and wine industry, the SIP Certified program and how growers can leverage certification, education and technology to thrive in a changing ag landscape. Check out Vineyard Team's most recent article from the Sus…

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Flat6Labs, Green Desert Technologies, MOVA, Blooms, Brilliant Harvest, Silal, Shouguang Vegetable Industry Group, Enko, Pivot Bio, VGrid Energy Systems, Biotalys, AgroFresh, Super Growers, Emergent Connext ... 14:01

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Welcome back, listeners! Today we’re diving into AgTech breakthroughs from desert biomanufacturing to AI crop protection and compact mushroom farming reshaping sustainable agriculture. Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: AgTech Highlights: Investment, Funding Round & More! Tom Meade on How Enko Leverages AI to Enhance Crop Protectio…

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I would love your feedback about the show: what should I start/stop/continue? Email: [email protected] Schedule a quick call: https://www.calendly.com/hammerich/foa Or DM me on LinkedIn or X (Twitter) Otherwise, see you in July!By Tim Hammerich

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5/16/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 8: Interview with National Milk Producers Federation's Gregg Doud on the Modern Dairy, Global Trade and More 32:17

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Jason Scott sits down with Gregg Doud, president of the National Milk Producer's Federation, to discuss the evolving dairy industry, highlighting rising global protein demand, the need for better ag education among policymakers and the importance of technology and sustainability. He emphasizes trade diversification, regulatory reform and industry u…

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5/16/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 8: Interview with National Milk Producers Federation's Gregg Doud on the Modern Dairy, Global Trade and More 32:17

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Jason Scott sits down with Gregg Doud, president of the National Milk Producer's Federation, to discuss the evolving dairy industry, highlighting rising global protein demand, the need for better ag education among policymakers and the importance of technology and sustainability. He emphasizes trade diversification, regulatory reform and industry u…

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Verdi, Javelot, BeeHero, Reservoir Farms, CNH Industrial, Starlink, LandWise Analytica, ADAMA Ltd., Spearhead Bio, Bayer, OnePointOne, AutoStore, Concert Bio, Inari, TTA-ISO, Green Automation - This Week ... 13:42

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Welcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we’re exploring the latest in AgTech, from smart irrigation and robotic incubators to game-changing gene editing, advanced herbicides, and cutting-edge developments in vertical farming and controlled environment agriculture. Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: AgTech & Precision Ag Highli…

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Reduced Stature Corn: Height Explained 29:15

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In this episode, we’re going to dive even deeper into the science and behind making reduced stature corn a reality. Plant physiologist Jeff Habben has been with Corteva Agriscience for about 30 years and has developed a tremendous depth of knowledge and expertise about how corn and soybean plants grow, develop and function. “ Hormones are very powe…

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5/9/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 16: Interview with Kings County Farm Bureau's Dusty Ference on Water, Lawsuits and Survival of the Tulare Lake Subbasin 28:09

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Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Dusty Ference, executive director of the Kings County Farm Bureau, to discuss their ongoing lawsuit against the State Water Resources Control Board. The legal challenge aims to prevent the Tulare Lake Subbasin from being placed on probation, a move that ha…

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Syngenta, Intrinsyx, Cibus, Ecuador, Gilboa, FRAC, Tropic, Bayer, Verinomics, Pinnacle, Laudando & Associates, Al Dahra, Fieldin, ARAG, PitchBook, CNH, Microsoft, FFA, Good Agriculture- This Week in AgTech ... 10:50

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Welcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we’ll explore the latest innovations in crop protection, precision farming, and gene editing, alongside strategic partnerships that are pushing the boundaries of sustainable agriculture and technology-driven farming solutions. Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: Plant Science Highlights: …

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Collin Juurakko, Founder & CEO of Advanced Agriscience 34:21

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S2 E7 ADVANCED AGRISCIENCE How do you stop frost formation with bacteria? In this latest episode of Nventure's Frontier Entrepreneurship Podcast, we dive into more mind-bending breakthroughs in Canadian agricultural biotech. Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Collin Juurakko, PhD, Founder and CEO of Advanced Agriscience, as co-hosts Br…

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Agriscience Explained With Sam Eathington of Corteva Agriscience 33:34

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Subscribe to Agriscience Explained: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5qvFYYLq1dZM1KUiN6nz6H?si=6a6dd6193eea47a1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agriscience-explained/id1789150766 Web: https://www.corteva.com/our-impact/innovation/agriscience-explained.html Over the past eight years, I have learned so much from this podcast and it…

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5/2/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 7: Interview with Capstone Ag Management's Jared Plumlee on Building a Business, Water Strategy, Legacy and More 32:55

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Jason Scott sits down with Jared Plumlee, CEO of Capstone Ag Management, to discuss his journey from a family farming background to building his own ag management company. He also discusses his commitment to water strategy, personalized client service and creating a lasting legacy for future generations.…

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5/2/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 7: Interview with Capstone Ag Management's Jared Plumlee on Building a Business, Water Strategy, Legacy and More 32:55

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Jason Scott sits down with Jared Plumlee, CEO of Capstone Ag Management, to discuss his journey from a family farming background to building his own ag management company. He also discusses his commitment to water strategy, personalized client service and creating a lasting legacy for future generations.…

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Dow,TriCal Soil Solutions,GreenLight Biosciences, Jord BioScience, Rainbow Crops, Ulé, Molton Brown, DSM-Firmenic, OSRAM, Nature Fresh Farms, DENSO, Delphy, VegPro, Freight Farms, Planet Farms, Swiss Life ... 12:28

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Welcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the latest breakthroughs in crop protection, precision ag, and biological innovations, alongside major funding moves and tech-driven solutions reshaping sustainable agriculture. Let’s jump right in! This Week’s Highlights Include: Plant Science Highlights: Divesture, RNA Herbicide Miles…

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Building Businesses In Agriculture with Tim and Tyler Nuss 38:27

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The Modern Acre Podcast AgList Polaris Energy Services Nuss Farms For today’s episode, I sit down with Tim and Tyler Nuss. Some of you may recognize their voices from their podcast, The Modern Acre. After growing up on the family farm and finding out in adulthood that they both were really interested in business, they started brainstorming ideas of…

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4/25/25 - MyAgLife Episode 250: Interview with UCCE's Sarah Light on Using Almond Shells for Mulching 26:03

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Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Sarah Light, UCCE agronomy advisor, to discuss findings from a two-year study on using almond shell mulch in established alfalfa fields and how the practice can improve soil health, increase water infiltration and recycle orchard byproducts without sacrificing yield.By MyAgLife

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ICL, Evogene Ltd,Lavie Bio Ltd, Puna Bio, Corteva, UbiQD, First Solar, Biolumic, Ki Tua Fund, UC ANR Innovate, Attune Agriculture, DPH Biologicals, Windfall Bio, SynTech Research Group, Hortinova, Silal ... 13:50

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Welcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the latest breakthroughs in crop protection, precision ag, and biological innovations, alongside major funding moves and tech-driven solutions reshaping sustainable agriculture. Let’s jump right in! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: Plant Science Highlights: Acquisitio…

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Too Tall? A Look at Reduced Stature Corn 28:21

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In today's episode: Does corn really need to be so tall? It's time to explore this concept of reduced stature corn, otherwise commonly referred to as short corn. When you picture a mature cornfield, I imagine you're probably thinking of tall green stalks, towering overhead, and there are some agronomic advantages and disadvantages to this. So some …

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[History of Agriculture] Tractor Wars 43:57

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"Tractor Wars" by Neil Dahlstrom: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953295746/ Software is Feeding the World (Rhishi's newsletter): https://www.rhishipethe.com/sftw [History of Agriculture] Cyrus McCormick And The Birth Of Mechanical Harvesting It's impossible to picture the modern food system we have today without the invention of the tractor. And it ha…

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4/18/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 6: Interview with Valent U.S.A. CEO Matt Plitt on a Multidimensional Approach to Agribusiness, Leading with Empathy and More 20:46

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Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Matt Plitt, president and CEO of Valent U.S.A., to discuss a forward-thinking approach to agribusiness, blending innovation, sustainability and community engagement. He emphasizes the importance of empathy and transparency in leadership, anticipating industry trends and aligning profitability with sustainable practic…

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4/18/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 6: Interview with Valent U.S.A. CEO Matt Plitt on a Multidimensional Approach to Agribusiness, Leading with Empathy and More 20:46

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Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Matt Plitt, president and CEO of Valent U.S.A., to discuss a forward-thinking approach to agribusiness, blending innovation, sustainability and community engagement. He emphasizes the importance of empathy and transparency in leadership, anticipating industry trends and aligning profitability with sustainable practic…

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Netafim, Treetoscope, Ag Partners, Solinftec, Phytech, Landus, Agtonomy, Arcadea Group, Agdata, Ridder, KUBO, Certhon, Priva, IGS, Vertical Future, LettUs Grow, IUNU, CleanGreens, GreenLife, BCF Life Sciences ... 12:06

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Welcome back, listeners! Today’s episode covers exciting AgTech breakthroughs, from AI-driven irrigation and crop monitoring to new biostimulants, greenhouse tech, and cutting-edge crop protection. Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: Precision Ag Highlights: New Tools, Partnerships, and AI Solutions Navigating Europe's Indoor Farmin…

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An Almond Grower's Perspective on Management, Economics and Technology With David Doll 41:57

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The Almond Doctor: https://www.thealmonddoctor.com/ David's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheAlmondDoctor FoA 249: A Global Perspective on Tree Nuts with The Almond Doctor David Doll was raised in a rural area growing apples and peaches. After attending Purdue University for his B.S. in Plant Biology, he attended graduate school at UC Davis, com…

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4/11/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 15: Interview with Monterey County Farm Bureau's Norm Groot about the True Cost of Regulatory Compliance for California Growers 23:39

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Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Norm Groot, executive director of the Monterey County Farm Bureau, to discuss a recent Cal Poly study they commissioned to examine the true cost of regulatory compliance for California growers. Groot breaks down key findings from the report, putting real n…

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Taylor Farms, CNH Industrial, Jones Food Company, BeeHero, FMC Corporation, Heritable Agriculture, Evogene, Ocado Group, ReFarm Global, Intelligent Growth Solutions, Bezos Earth Fund, Global Methane Hub ... 12:47

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Welcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we’ll explore key developments in AgTech, from innovative collaborations in precision agriculture to new technologies improving crop protection and sustainability. Let’s dive in! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: Precision Ag & Robotics: Strategic Moves from Taylor Farms, CNH, and BeeHe…

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Delivering Technology to Subsistence Farmers Via School-Based Agricultural Education With Trent McKnight and G. Umaru Sheriff 40:53

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AgriCorps: http://www.agricorps.org/ Movement for School-Based Agricultural Education: http://www.sbae.org/ 4-H Liberia: https://4hliberia.wordpress.com/ Trent McKnight's TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2pPO29DaYs Today’s episode is going to open a lot of eyes I think. We tend to think of youth programs like 4-H and FFA as great things …

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Science Makes Active Ingredients More Active 29:43

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In today’s episode we dive into a critical topic that is usually hidden in plain sight: formulation science. It’s easy to think of agricultural products as straightforward chemistries that get sprayed from a tank. An insecticide is an insecticide; a fungicide is a fungicide. The active ingredient is what is going to give us the outcome we want. But…

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4/4/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 5: Interview with Farmblox CEO Nathan Rosenburg on Automation, Labor Reduction, Data-Driven Decisions and More 28:06

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Jason Scott sits down with Nathan Rosenburg, CEO of Farmblox, to discuss helping growers automate farm tasks and reduce labor through customizable, modular technology. Rosenburg also goes into the future of ag tech, advice for startups and the importance of younger generations in shaping ag's evolution.…

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4/4/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 5: Interview with Farmblox CEO Nathan Rosenburg on Automation, Labor Reduction, Data-Driven Decisions and More 28:06

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Jason Scott sits down with Nathan Rosenburg, CEO of Farmblox, to discuss helping growers automate farm tasks and reduce labor through customizable, modular technology. Rosenburg also goes into the future of ag tech, advice for startups and the importance of younger generations in shaping ag's evolution.…