Agbioscience
627 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsThis weekly podcast dives into the agbioscience sector, where agriculture, life sciences innovation and cutting-edge technology converge. Agbioscience is an in-depth conversation with leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs across food, animal health. plant science and agtech. Learn more about industry innovation and where it's heading from those leading the way.
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293. Lorelei Bergin talks data, food and consumers + NielsenIQ’s identified trends for 2024
April 08, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBAgbioscience is the only economy in the world that touches every person on planet, every day, given that it centers on food. Today we are joined by Lorelei Begin, Vice President of North American Retail for NielsenIQ to talk trends shaping food and what’s ahead for grocery store shelves in 2024. From ingredient labels being more closely examined by savvy shoppers to the uptick of wellness-related products gaining more traction, Lorelei lays out what is driving consumer behavior and purcha...
292. AGCO’s Andrew Sunderman on better together with Trimble + creating value for farmers
April 01, 2024 09:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBAs we head into the spring planting season, there is much focus on technologies and innovations that will enable producers to drive returns in a tightening farm economy. Andrew Sunderman, Join Venture Transition Lead for AGCO, joins today to talk about their new JV with Trimble and having an innovation ecosystem ready to serve the farmer – no matter how or what they’re investing in for their operations during any given year. In a time where it could be easy to say no to new tech or innova...
291. Mitch Frazier looks back at March, talks Corteva Catalyst, BioMADE and more
March 28, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19.5 MBFresh off a plane from the World AgriTech Summit and following a keynote address on food security as national security, we are recapping a gigantic March in agbioscience. From Corteva’s big news in San Francisco last week to Indiana hitting the short list for BioMADE, we cover the latest industry topics and look ahead to what’s coming. Show Notes: Food Security as National Security Episode with U.S. Senator Todd Young: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/253-food-security-is-national-...
15. BONUS: Tom Greene from World AgriTech on Corteva Catalyst, rolling out innovation at a stronger pace
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBOn the ground at World AgriTech in San Francisco last week, Corteva announced the launch of a new investment platform forcused on bringing to market agricultural innovations that advance the company’s R&D priorities and drive value creation. We caught up with Tom Greene, Corteva’s Senior Director of External Investment, to talk through how the platform is designed, why it’s launching now and what it will mean for farmers in the future. Tom talks through the areas of focus for Corteva Catal...
290. BONUS: Tom Greene from World AgriTech on Corteva Catalyst, rolling out innovation at a stronger pace
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBOn the ground at World AgriTech in San Francisco last week, Corteva announced the launch of a new investment platform forcused on bringing to market agricultural innovations that advance the company’s R&D priorities and drive value creation. We caught up with Tom Greene, Corteva’s Senior Director of External Investment, to talk through how the platform is designed, why it’s launching now and what it will mean for farmers in the future. Tom talks through the areas of focus for Corteva Catal...
14. BioCrossroads’ Vince Wong on collaborating to drive new innovation, leadership + creating an elevated workforce
March 25, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBThe connection between agbioscience and human health has become undeniable and in the case of Indiana – it's a differentiator. Today we are joined by Vince Wong, the brand new CEO of BioCrossroads to talk life sciences and extending the state’s leadership to drive growth. Vince talks about the challenges facing Indiana, where we are uniquely positioned to lead and the criticality of collaboration to elevate the state’s profile. Of course we also dive into the idea of plant, animal and huma...
289. BioCrossroads’ Vince Wong on collaborating to drive new innovation, leadership + creating an elevated workforce
March 25, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBThe connection between agbioscience and human health has become undeniable and in the case of Indiana – it's a differentiator. Today we are joined by Vince Wong, the brand new CEO of BioCrossroads to talk life sciences and extending the state’s leadership to drive growth. Vince talks about the challenges facing Indiana, where we are uniquely positioned to lead and the criticality of collaboration to elevate the state’s profile. Of course we also dive into the idea of plant, animal and huma...
13. Frank Klemens from Big Idea Ventures on operating at the intersection of university innovation + product creation
March 18, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBAs a kid from Ohio that went to Purdue University and then worked for DuPont, Frank Klemens’ career has taken a trendline path to his role at Big Idea Ventures today. He joins this week to walk through their General Rural Partners Fund, taking innovation from university shelves and creating new companies in one of our country’s most untapped resources: rural communities. How does Frank and his team match innovation to the right community? Frank talks customers driving outcomes, the importa...
288. Frank Klemens from Big Idea Ventures on operating at the intersection of university innovation + product creation
March 18, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBAs a kid from Ohio that went to Purdue University and then worked for DuPont, Frank Klemens’ career has taken a trendline path to his role at Big Idea Ventures today. He joins this week to walk through their General Rural Partners Fund, taking innovation from university shelves and creating new companies in one of our country’s most untapped resources: rural communities. How does Frank and his team match innovation to the right community? Frank talks customers driving outcomes, the importa...
12. AWS’ Elizabeth Fastiggi on agtech, Project Kuiper + democratizing access to innovation
March 11, 2024 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBFrom major companies to startups, one thing holds true from Amazon Web Services: they start with the customer in mind and work backwards. This week, we are joined by an agtech veteran and now the company’s Head of Worldwide Business, Agriculture, Elizabeth Fastiggi. She dives into their service across the whole value chain, how companies use AWS and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in its stages of early adoption. Elizabeth also talks new applications and ensuring innovation is acc...
287. AWS’ Elizabeth Fastiggi on agtech, Project Kuiper + democratizing access to innovation
March 11, 2024 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBFrom major companies to startups, one thing holds true from Amazon Web Services: they start with the customer in mind and work backwards. This week, we are joined by an agtech veteran and now the company’s Head of Worldwide Business, Agriculture, Elizabeth Fastiggi. She dives into their service across the whole value chain, how companies use AWS and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in its stages of early adoption. Elizabeth also talks new applications and ensuring innovation is acc...
BONUS: Geoff Zentz on the HungerTech Innovation Challenge, leveraging innovation to eliminate food insecurity
March 06, 2024 14:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBDoing good by doing well – it's a concept the AgriNovus Indiana team embraced when the HungerTech Innovation Challenge was launched. Three years later, it’s still going strong; and new solutions are hitting the market that better connect food supply with food demand. The 2024 HungerTech tasks innovators with developing market-driven tech models that ensure increased and equitable food distribution that is both environmentally sustainable and economically viable. The winning team will recei...
286. BONUS: Geoff Zentz on the HungerTech Innovation Challenge, leveraging innovation to eliminate food insecurity
March 06, 2024 14:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBDoing good by doing well – it's a concept the AgriNovus Indiana team embraced when the HungerTech Innovation Challenge was launched. Three years later, it’s still going strong; and new solutions are hitting the market that better connect food supply with food demand. The 2024 HungerTech tasks innovators with developing market-driven tech models that ensure increased and equitable food distribution that is both environmentally sustainable and economically viable. The winning team will recei...
285. BiomEdit’s Aaron Schacht + Eric Bonabeau on the microbiome, intersection of animal + human health
March 04, 2024 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBWhat exactly is the microbiome? And why is it important when it comes to animal health – both in livestock and pets? All those questions and more get answered this week as we are joined by Aaron Schacht, CEO, and Eric Bonabeau, CTO, of BiomEdit. They talk the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in microbiome science, the intersection of human and animal health and new partnerships paving the way for the acceleration of innovation. From collaborative partnerships with Nutreco and funding f...
11. BiomEdit’s Aaron Schacht + Eric Bonabeau on the microbiome, intersection of animal + human health
March 04, 2024 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBWhat exactly is the microbiome? And why is it important when it comes to animal health – both in livestock and pets? All those questions and more get answered this week as we are joined by Aaron Schacht, CEO, and Eric Bonabeau, CTO, of BiomEdit. They talk the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in microbiome science, the intersection of human and animal health and new partnerships paving the way for the acceleration of innovation. From collaborative partnerships with Nutreco and funding f...
284. Mitch Frazier talks February news + what’s up and coming
February 29, 2024 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBWe are bringing you something new with this episode: a look back at February’s news in agbioscience including Elanco’s sale of their aqua business, a new partnership between Corteva and John Deere, Indiana as a top ag state and the current operating environment for the farmer. Show Notes: QUADRANT is coming 3/6. Register here: https://agrinovusindiana.com/quadrant/ HungerTech Innovation Challenge registration closes 3/12: https://agrinovusindiana.com/hungertech/ Kristen Owen, Oppen...
10. Mitch Frazier talks February news + what’s up and coming
February 29, 2024 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBWe are bringing you something new with this episode: a look back at February’s news in agbioscience including Elanco’s sale of their aqua business, a new partnership between Corteva and John Deere, Indiana as a top ag state and the current operating environment for the farmer. Show Notes: QUADRANT is coming 3/6. Register here: https://agrinovusindiana.com/quadrant/ HungerTech Innovation Challenge registration closes 3/12: https://agrinovusindiana.com/hungertech/ Kristen Owen, Oppen...
9. Kevin Summers on Trimble’s Connected Climate Exchange + the wild west of carbon markets
February 26, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBWe are days away from guidance from the federal government on how it will calculate the carbon intensity of corn production for ethanol and how that will impact farmers, ethanol producers and the economy at large. Kevin Summers, North American Carbon Sustainability Lead for Trimble, joins us to talk about the Wild West that is the current carbon market structure and Trimble’s Connected Climate Exchange as a voice of reason platform in it all. Originally launched in Canada, Kevin talks thr...
283. Kevin Summers on Trimble’s Connected Climate Exchange + the wild west of carbon markets
February 26, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBWe are days away from guidance from the federal government on how it will calculate the carbon intensity of corn production for ethanol and how that will impact farmers, ethanol producers and the economy at large. Kevin Summers, North American Carbon Sustainability Lead for Trimble, joins us to talk about the Wild West that is the current carbon market structure and Trimble’s Connected Climate Exchange as a voice of reason platform in it all. Originally launched in Canada, Kevin talks thr...
282. Data systems making a difference
February 19, 2024 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBToday’s guest is an entrepreneur who got her skills in organizing business systems where any young talent might consider learning efficiency: the Chick-fil-a drive-thru. Sarah Hinkley, CEO of Barn Owl Precision Ag, actually helped to build the fast-food chain’s drive-thru system as we know it today (alongside her brother). Watching a major company leverage technology to solve problems really inspired Sarah and from that, a company was born. Sarah gets into Barn Owl’s inception, creating ne...
8. Data systems making a difference
February 19, 2024 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBToday’s guest is an entrepreneur who got her skills in organizing business systems where any young talent might consider learning efficiency: the Chick-fil-a drive-thru. Sarah Hinkley, CEO of Barn Owl Precision Ag, actually helped to build the fast-food chain’s drive-thru system as we know it today (alongside her brother). Watching a major company leverage technology to solve problems really inspired Sarah and from that, a company was born. Sarah gets into Barn Owl’s inception, creating ne...
7. Building a technical workforce for the agbiosciences
February 12, 2024 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBRyan Priest is no stranger to hard work and servant leadership, assets that have been integral to his role as COO at Premier Ag Cooperative today. And as someone that has done many jobs – from welding to executive leadership – he identified a problem that needed a new, fresh idea to solve: developing an emerging workforce that’s equipped with the tools to understand farmers, the broader agbioscience economy and the technical knowledge required to be successful in the industry. Ag equipment...
281. Building a technical workforce for the agbiosciences
February 12, 2024 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBRyan Priest is no stranger to hard work and servant leadership, assets that have been integral to his role as COO at Premier Ag Cooperative today. And as someone that has done many jobs – from welding to executive leadership – he identified a problem that needed a new, fresh idea to solve: developing an emerging workforce that’s equipped with the tools to understand farmers, the broader agbioscience economy and the technical knowledge required to be successful in the industry. Ag equipment...
280. Data-based decision drivers
February 05, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBMatt Bechdol fell into a class on remote sensing during his time as a student at Indiana University and what was initially a requirement for environmental science turned into a love affair. Specifically, he fell in love with the intersection of business, agriculture, technology and the environment – close to the definition of agbioscience, right? That love took him to graduate school, an ag research gig at NASA and ultimately becoming the CEO of GRYFN in 2019. GRYFN focuses on remote sensi...
6. Data-based decision drivers
February 05, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBMatt Bechdol fell into a class on remote sensing during his time as a student at Indiana University and what was initially a requirement for environmental science turned into a love affair. Specifically, he fell in love with the intersection of business, agriculture, technology and the environment – close to the definition of agbioscience, right? That love took him to graduate school, an ag research gig at NASA and ultimately becoming the CEO of GRYFN in 2019. GRYFN focuses on remote sensi...
279. Busting myths + misinformation
January 29, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBTelling the real story behind agbioscience innovation and what’s happening on farms requires a willingness to bravely sit at tables where you might be misunderstood. Michelle Miller, The Farm Babe, found seats at those tables over a decade ago and has become one of the most influential voices and advocates for modern, high-tech agriculture. From The Today Show to Forbes and People Magazine, Michelle has been breaking myths about where our food comes from and helping consumers better connect ...
5. Busting myths + misinformation
January 29, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBTelling the real story behind agbioscience innovation and what’s happening on farms requires a willingness to bravely sit at tables where you might be misunderstood. Michelle Miller, The Farm Babe, found seats at those tables over a decade ago and has become one of the most influential voices and advocates for modern, high-tech agriculture. From The Today Show to Forbes and People Magazine, Michelle has been breaking myths about where our food comes from and helping consumers better connect ...
278. Better innovation, better yield
January 22, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBAsk new CEO of AgReliant Genetics about his career journey and you’ll get an interesting take from him: it’s not at all what he expected. But whether he’s been launching, fixing or changing products, systems and processes, agbioscience innovation has been the fabric of his story. This week, Brian Barker joins us to talk about making the leap into leadership of AgReliant’s longstanding reputable brands. From global turbulence to urban sprawl and a growing population, how does AgReliant view...
4. Better innovation, better yield
January 22, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBAsk new CEO of AgReliant Genetics about his career journey and you’ll get an interesting take from him: it’s not at all what he expected. But whether he’s been launching, fixing or changing products, systems and processes, agbioscience innovation has been the fabric of his story. This week, Brian Barker joins us to talk about making the leap into leadership of AgReliant’s longstanding reputable brands. From global turbulence to urban sprawl and a growing population, how does AgReliant view...
BONUS: AI moving from hype to help
January 17, 2024 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MBThe Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has become synonymous with innovation and that was certainly the case in Las Vegas last week as agbioscience brands like John Deere, Kubota and more flooded the tradeshow floor. Kristen Owen, executive director of equity research at Oppenheimer and Co., joins us to talk about innovation’s ability to create impact in a tightening economy and what she sees ahead as major shifts in industry trends. One of the big ones from CES? Artificial intelligence (AI)....
277. BONUS: AI moving from hype to help
January 17, 2024 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MBThe Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has become synonymous with innovation and that was certainly the case in Las Vegas last week as agbioscience brands like John Deere, Kubota and more flooded the tradeshow floor. Kristen Owen, executive director of equity research at Oppenheimer and Co., joins us to talk about innovation’s ability to create impact in a tightening economy and what she sees ahead as major shifts in industry trends. One of the big ones from CES? Artificial intelligence (AI)....
3. From plant waste to plastic
January 15, 2024 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBAgroRenew’s story begins where most good ideas form: at the kitchen table. Founders Brian and Katie Southern join us to talk about a new transformation in agbioscience – unused watermelon byproduct (rinds) becoming eco-friendly bioplastics. Based in Knox County, Indiana, AgroRenew announced plans at the end of 2023 for an $83 million investment in the form of a processing facility, a business that will ultimately employ nearly 250 people. All the right factors came together to make this ne...
276. From plant waste to plastic
January 15, 2024 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBAgroRenew’s story begins where most good ideas form: at the kitchen table. Founders Brian and Katie Southern join us to talk about a new transformation in agbioscience – unused watermelon byproduct (rinds) becoming eco-friendly bioplastics. Based in Knox County, Indiana, AgroRenew announced plans at the end of 2023 for an $83 million investment in the form of a processing facility, a business that will ultimately employ nearly 250 people. All the right factors came together to make this ne...
275. Innovation for the world’s animals
January 08, 2024 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBWhat’s in a name? For the world’s second-largest animal health company, Elanco, its name bears roots from Eli Lilly and Company. More than an acronym for a name, though, the company is on a growth trajectory, an innovation engine looking to create a positive impact for the world’s animals. And for Dr. Tyre Grant, Vice President of Global Product Development and Project Management, the name defines her 19-year career as a scientist (a resume she calls a privilege). Tyre joins us today to ...
2. Innovation for the world’s animals
January 08, 2024 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBWhat’s in a name? For the world’s second-largest animal health company, Elanco, its name bears roots from Eli Lilly and Company. More than an acronym for a name, though, the company is on a growth trajectory, an innovation engine looking to create a positive impact for the world’s animals. And for Dr. Tyre Grant, Vice President of Global Product Development and Project Management, the name defines her 19-year career as a scientist (a resume she calls a privilege). Tyre joins us today to ...
1. Determining our destiny
January 02, 2024 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBFrom his cowboy boots to his tall stature, Governor Eric Holcomb is a presence. You’ve likely heard him, though not like this. How did Indiana’s leader come to be? He joins us today to tell his story, to dive into his sense of urgency headed into the final 12 months of his administration and to talk about, of course, agbioscience. More specifically, its critical role in securing Indiana’s economy of the future. Indiana has evolved rapidly under his leadership and Holcomb has established a ...
274. Determining our destiny
January 02, 2024 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBFrom his cowboy boots to his tall stature, Governor Eric Holcomb is a presence. You’ve likely heard him, though not like this. How did Indiana’s leader come to be? He joins us today to tell his story, to dive into his sense of urgency headed into the final 12 months of his administration and to talk about, of course, agbioscience. More specifically, its critical role in securing Indiana’s economy of the future. Indiana has evolved rapidly under his leadership and Holcomb has established a ...
273. Agbioscience’s best of 2023
December 26, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBFrom food security as national security to innovation as sustainability, we covered a lot of ground on Agbioscience in 2023! Here are the top five most downloaded episodes of the year. We look forward to seeing you in 2024. Happy holidays!
51. Agbioscience’s best of 2023
December 26, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBFrom food security as national security to innovation as sustainability, we covered a lot of ground on Agbioscience in 2023! Here are the top five most downloaded episodes of the year. We look forward to seeing you in 2024. Happy holidays!
272. A look back at 2023
December 18, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBWhat a year it’s been! The team at AgriNovus Indiana wants to thank you for listening to Agbioscience in season 6 and to let you know – there are still plenty of episodes to go. Season 7 will kick off on January 2. In the meantime, take a walk back through 2023 with us – from agtech consolidation to new companies emerging, Indiana has a lot to celebrate. We talk about the big themes in agbioscience over the last year, how the industry is evolving and emerging trends we feel are here to sta...
50. A look back at 2023
December 18, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBWhat a year it’s been! The team at AgriNovus Indiana wants to thank you for listening to Agbioscience in season 6 and to let you know – there are still plenty of episodes to go. Season 7 will kick off on January 2. In the meantime, take a walk back through 2023 with us – from agtech consolidation to new companies emerging, Indiana has a lot to celebrate. We talk about the big themes in agbioscience over the last year, how the industry is evolving and emerging trends we feel are here to sta...
271. BONUS: Winning the 2023 Producer-Led Innovation Challenge
December 13, 2023 10:04 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBIn partnership with the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance, the 2023 Producer-Led Innovation Challenge tasked companies, entrepreneurs, students and innovators with creating new revenue streams from current on-farm processes to increase efficiency and return on investment for producers’ operations. FiberX, the winning team of this year's challenge, works with corn growers to source and convert corn stover into a feedstock for the chemical and materials sectors. The...
BONUS: Winning the 2023 Producer-Led Innovation Challenge
December 13, 2023 10:04 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBIn partnership with the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance, the 2023 Producer-Led Innovation Challenge tasked companies, entrepreneurs, students and innovators with creating new revenue streams from current on-farm processes to increase efficiency and return on investment for producers’ operations. FiberX, the winning team of this year's challenge, works with corn growers to source and convert corn stover into a feedstock for the chemical and materials sectors. The...
270. The next giant leap
December 11, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBA law signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862 created the cornerstone for America’s leadership in engineering and agriculture. Known as the Morrill Act, the law established land grant universities in states across the country, including Purdue University in Indiana. Since the university’s launch in 1869, it has become a research powerhouse becoming the only university in the country to have both a top 10 ranked college of agriculture and college engineering. Its graduates include 27 astr...
49. The next giant leap
December 11, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBA law signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862 created the cornerstone for America’s leadership in engineering and agriculture. Known as the Morrill Act, the law established land grant universities in states across the country, including Purdue University in Indiana. Since the university’s launch in 1869, it has become a research powerhouse becoming the only university in the country to have both a top 10 ranked college of agriculture and college engineering. Its graduates include 27 astr...
269. From great moderation to great volatility
December 04, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBGlobal venture capital deal volume has fallen by 50% worldwide since peaking in the first quarter of 2022 – that’s according the global analyst firm CB Insights. Despite the decline, companies are raising capital. Today’s guest is here to share more about the current fundraising environment and what it means for innovation. Audre Kapacinskas, principal with S2G Ventures – the second most active agtech investor in America – joins us to talk investment across the entire value chain. The da...
48. From great moderation to great volatility
December 04, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBGlobal venture capital deal volume has fallen by 50% worldwide since peaking in the first quarter of 2022 – that’s according the global analyst firm CB Insights. Despite the decline, companies are raising capital. Today’s guest is here to share more about the current fundraising environment and what it means for innovation. Audre Kapacinskas, principal with S2G Ventures – the second most active agtech investor in America – joins us to talk investment across the entire value chain. The da...
47. Navigating the energy transition
November 27, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBDiscussion around the energy transition often focuses on electrification, but one Indiana company and thousands of Indiana farmers are working together to create new options in that transition – specifically around biofuels. Today’s guest is a long-time energy leader and the chief executive of one of Indiana’s largest privately held companies. Matt Smorch, CEO of CountryMark, joins us to talk the continued emergence of biofuels, diversifying for the farmer and answers a question that most wo...
268. Navigating the energy transition
November 27, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBDiscussion around the energy transition often focuses on electrification, but one Indiana company and thousands of Indiana farmers are working together to create new options in that transition – specifically around biofuels. Today’s guest is a long-time energy leader and the chief executive of one of Indiana’s largest privately held companies. Matt Smorch, CEO of CountryMark, joins us to talk the continued emergence of biofuels, diversifying for the farmer and answers a question that most wo...
46. We have to talk turkey
November 20, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBAn estimated 88% of Americans will consume turkey this Thanksgiving – that equates to more than 46 million turkeys! It’s big business for farmers across the country, including here in Indiana where the state has become the fourth largest producer of turkey in the country. Becky Joniskan, president of the Indiana State Poultry Association, joins this week to share more about Indiana’s turkey production and the innovation making it possible. Becky talks all things poultry in Indiana – rangin...