North American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and Views
182 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 358 ratingsNorth American Ag provides daily agriculture news and weekly podcasts, devoted to highlighting the great people and companies that serve the agriculture industry and help feed our world. Covering ag tech, ag issues, policy, new products, family & faith. North American Ag gives farm families and ag professionals insight into what’s happening in agriculture throughout North America. In agriculture, government policy and faith effect farming every day. Unfortunately without open discussion, ideas, experiences and different viewpoints can't be shared and figured out together. At North American Ag we talk about politics and religion, in relation to farm topics. We share ideas and we discuss all of the issues. An open, welcoming community is a healthy community. Whether you are a farmer ort a consumer, your life depends on ag. Join us at https://northamericanag.com
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Making Sense of the Biologicals Market with WinField United
April 25, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Jon Zuk, crop protection product manager with WinField United to talk about the biologicals market and it's role in modern agriculture. WinField United is the seed, crop protection products, agricultural services and agronomic insights business of Land O’Lakes, Inc. As an industry leader, WinField United focuses on meeting the needs of nearly 1,300 locally owned and operated cooperative and independent agricultura...
Can All Your Farm Equipment Speak the Same Language?
April 18, 2023 15:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak learns about the drive for compatibility in farm equipment electronics with Ryan Milligan, the Deputy of Marketing and Communications for the AEF & the Business Dev. Manager for Powell Electronics. The Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation (AEF) is an independent organization founded in 2008 by seven international ag equipment manufacturers and two associations. Today eight manufacturers and three associations are working as ...
Move Over Sugar Cane, Florida has a Sweet New Crop!
April 11, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Ricardo Reyes who serves as Executive Vice President of Global Manufacturing, Quality, and R&D for Heartland Food Products Group, owner of the iconic Splenda® Brand. Ricardo shares the story of their stevia farm located in Central Florida. It all started over 20 years ago when they began investing in the natural breeding of stevia plants. Plant A and Plant B are cross-pollinated by bees and their seeds are tested for s...
Eliminating the Cultural Divide Through Agricultural Exchanges
April 05, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks about agriculture diversity, travel, immigration & migrant workers with TCTS Global LLC CEE Orlando Gil. A native of Venezuela, Orlando came to the United States to further his education. He attended Oklahoma State University and received B.S. degrees in Animal Science and Agronomy back in 1983. Orlando owns and operates “TCTS Global LLC”, a consulting company that assists businesses “bridge the gap” with the Latino workforce...
Cybersecurity Risk and the Food Supply Chain
March 28, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak discusses cybersecurity risk and the food supply chain with Eracent founder Walt Szablowski. Walt Szablowski is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Eracent and serves as Chair of Eracent’s subsidiaries (Eracent SP ZOO, Warsaw, Poland; Eracent Private LTD in Bangalore, India, and Eracent Brazil). Cyber attacks are becoming more common and the stakes are high! JBS USA confirmed it paid the equivalent of $11 million in ransom in re...
Contradictions & Conflicting Goals in Food & Energy Policy
March 21, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight the President of American Agri-Women Heather Hampton+Knodle joins Chrissy Wozniak in the first discussion in a series about ag policy. Heather has agreed to be on the show every six to eight weeks to give us an update on what's happening in Washington and across the US in terms of ag policy, how it impacts the agriculture industry and how we can help. This Ag Spotlight episode addresses Contradictions & Conflicting Goals in Food & Energy Policy, i...
Tech Connecting Growers with Buyers
March 14, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks to Keely Wachs, Senior Vice President of Marketing at ProducePay, about their tech platform that matches growers with buyers. Keely outlines how they help with cashflow when its needed most. Keely is passionate about leading global teams to develop and execute creative and strategic marketing, communications sustainability and social impact efforts for ProducePay. Founded by Pablo Borquez Schwarzbeck, a fourth-generation far...
Participating in the Great Commission while being stewards of great agricultural knowledge
March 07, 2023 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak speaks with the Communications Manager of ECHO Global Farm, Danielle Flood about the passion behind the Fort Myers demo farm. She explains the reach that the farm has around the world, and how they empower farmers with the tools and info they need to grow food successfully. Danielle has traveled to more than 20 countries while championing agricultural development through hands-on training and knowledge sharing. For more than four ...
Right to Repair with ERD's Glenn Flaherty
February 28, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks to ERD's Glenn Flaherty about the memorandum of understanding that was decided on early this year between The American Farm Bureau Federation and John Deere that ensures farmers’ and ranchers’ right to repair their own farm equipment. He gives his advice to producers and offer's his company's services when they need help with electronics repair. Earning a degree in both Electrical Engineering and Philosophy may seem incongruou...
The Farm Traveler on his experience interviewing farmers around the world
February 21, 2023 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks to Trevor Williams about his podcast The Farm Traveler. He recounts how he started the podcast, and what he's learned over nearly 200 interviews with farms and agribusiness professionals over the years. Trevor is a former FFA State officer and Florida Ag teacher, he has been podcasting the podcast for 3 years as well as all the content for the YouTube channel. Farm Traveler is a podcast and YouTube channel that focuses on s...
Fastline President shares insight into big iron trends for 2023
February 14, 2023 14:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak learns about how Fastline is evolving to serve the agriculture industry in a modern way, and about the important trends in the new and used equipment market. The President of Fastline Marketing Group Dean Barke shares his insight into where we're headed this growing season. With more than 40 years of experience, Fastline's commitment to the agricultural industry, it's customers, and farmers is unparalleled. With Fastline Print, Fas...
This Land is Our Land… right?
February 07, 2023 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Ben Burr, Executive Director of BlueRibbon Coalition to talk about property rights issues popping up all around the country. These issues are not only affecting farms, but also people who own rural property in remote areas, and those who enjoy recreational activities in the great outdoors. Ben explains the issues and gives advice on how to move forward. He stresses the importance of fighting the overreaching policy tha...
“You can’t farm that puddle!” Could this be coming to your farm?
January 31, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBThis week North American Ag Spotlight's Chrissy Wozniak speaks with American Farm Bureau Federation's Courtney Briggs. Courtney is American Farm Bureau’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, and she shares what's happening in Washington with the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) ruling and why it matters to every producer! Courtney stated that, "the Trump administration drew a bright line to protect farmers property rights, but now the Biden Administration has repealed the NWPR and put ...
Best-in-Class Iron Goes Autonomous
January 24, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks to Case IH's Kendal Quandahl about The Case IH Trident 5550 applicator with Raven Autonomy, the industry’s first driverless spreader. Kendal is the Case IH Precision Technology marketing manager in North America, specializing in harvesting, hay & forage and specialty crops. In her seven years with Case IH, all has been dedicated to the precision space — spending five years training dealers and customers how to incorporate prec...
Don’t Tell Farmers How to Farm, with Jake Leguee
January 17, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak visits with third generation farmer Jake Leguee for a discussion about farm innovation and why top down government strategies are not as effective as producers collaborating & innovating to solve their own problems. Jake is from southeast Saskatchewan, Canada, where he farms with several family members, including his wife and 3 young sons. Jake is passionate about the agriculture industry and trying to share his farm's story to a br...
Dairy Barn Design with Cow Comfort in Mind
January 10, 2023 16:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBListen to the podcast here - https://www.northamericanag.com/north-american-ag-spotlight - Dairy Barn Design with Cow Comfort in Mind. In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks to VES-Artex Midwest Sales Manager and Key Account Manager Joel Hornby about dairy barn design considerations, keeping cow comfort as the first priority. Joel Hornby has been serving Dairy Producers and VES-Artex affiliates for 3 years as Midwest Sales Manager and Key Account Manager. Prior ...
Insight Into Farm Equipment Sales Trends for 2022 & Looking Ahead Going Into 2023
January 03, 2023 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of Agriculture Services & Forestry Curt Blades at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers presents AEM's recent equipment report: "COMBINE HARVESTERS, 4WD TRACTORS GROW DESPITE OVERALL LOSSES IN NOVEMBER" Combine harvester sales remain positive, joined by 4WD units for both the U.S. and Canadian markets, while total tractors fell in both countries according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment ...
FIRA USA Panel Discussion: Robotics business models and the maintenance of computer based equipment
December 27, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight we feature the panel that North American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak moderated at the FIRA USA conference in October. The topic "Robotics business models and the maintenance of computer based equipment" is an important one for the future of agriculture. Without a profitable business model, ag tech is useless. Hear this group discuss the challenges and opportunities in the ag-tech space. The panel featured: Ben Alfi - Co-Founder & CEO Blue White Robotic...
From Israeli Military Autonomy to Agriculture Autonomy, Bluewhite is on the Cutting Edge of Ag-Tech!
December 20, 2022 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak speaks with Alon Ascher of Bluewhite, about the cutting edge company that is revolutionizing modern agriculture. Alon Ascher, serves as Bluewhite’s Chief Business Officer where he oversees innovation and business development of the company. As part of the leadership team at Bluewhite, Alon leverages his former autonomous and entrepreneurial experience to oversee all business operations, strategy, and leadership of the company. Serv...
The Modern Multi-Generational Farm: a 'How To' with Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese's Roseanne Crave
December 13, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks to Roseanne Crave of the 2nd Generation at Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese. She holds the position of Sales & Marketing Manager, and has a hand in many departments at Crave Brothers. She graduated in 2020 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with degrees in Life Sciences Communication and Environmental Studies and is a member of Les Dames Madison Chapter (a women's food and beverage professional organization). Crave Broth...
Astounding Leaps Forward in the Dairy Industry!
December 07, 2022 01:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak learns about the incredible advances that have taken place in the dairy industry over the last few decades. Austin Gellings director of Agricultural Services for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) & Fabian Bernal M.S., PAS, the Global Head of Sustainability, DeLaval Group, talk about their recent study of the industry. The results are truly astounding! Austin is a Wisconsin native that grew up on his family farm where ...
Lasso: Connecting the Dots on Modern Farming Initiatives, Balancing Conservation & Profitability
November 29, 2022 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak speaks with the impressive young ag entrepreneur who has co-founded Lasso, Nicole Rojas. Lasso is a software platform that helps cattle farmers decrease their emissions and receive the recognition and real dollars they deserve by doing so. Lasso eases data management, recommends on-farm carbon reduction practices, automates verification and matches farms with funding. Nicole Rojas has experience across engineering, management consu...
Monarch Tractor: The World’s First 100% Electric, Driver-Optional, Intelligent Tractor
November 22, 2022 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak speaks with co-founder and president of Monarch Tractor, Mark Schwager. Mark shares more about the world’s first 100% electric, driver-optional, intelligent tractor, and about being Awarded California Energy Commission Grant for “Vehicle-to-Building Technologies for Resilient Backup Power". Mark has over a decade of experience leading manufacturing organizations and has developed over 16 million square feet of manufacturing space. M...
Abundant Love in the Form of Food After Hurricane Ian
November 15, 2022 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak opens with a personal account of the days after Hurricane Ian devastated her community, and how Midwest Foodbank showed up when the community needed hope more than ever! Her local church @Cape Vineyard was stocked with food from Midwest Foodbank and other organizations, and was ready to serve the people fast! Joining her today to talk about the hurricane impact and how they embraced the opportunity to serve are two guests, Karl Stei...
Irrigation Technology Helping Farmers Grow More Efficiently
November 08, 2022 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak hears from David Wallace about his new irrigation technology, the FarmHQ platform by CODA Farm Technologies. Founded by third-generation farmers from Washington State, CODA Farm Technologies is a growing agricultural technology company bringing remote monitoring and control to agricultural irrigation. Its first product, the FarmHQ platform, lets farmers use their smartphone and an easy-to-install device to remotely monitor and contr...
The New Holland Guardian Front Boom Sprayer: Updates with Alex Caldwell
November 01, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Alex Caldwell to talk about the new updates on the New Holland Guardian Front Boom Sprayer. Alex talks about what he's excited most for, and being a service rep for many years he appreciates advances that eliminate down time! Alex Caldwell is the Guardian Sprayer Marketing Manager for New Holland North America. Caldwell brings 9 years of experience to his role, having previously served as a field service manager, cr...
Farm Robots & Ag Tech Featured at FIRA USA in Fresno, California
October 26, 2022 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak attends the FIRA USA Conference. The unique 3-day event focused on autonomous farming and agricultural robotics solutions. Chrissy takes us through the conference, and features the in-field demos, product highlights and interviews with attendees. The future of agriculture is bright and this gathering of innovation, technology, solid business insight and farming profitability is a must for next year's calendar! FIRA USA FOR WHO...
Unconventional Ag: A Conference for Producers Looking for New Ideas
October 18, 2022 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week Chrissy Wozniak speaks with Peter Golbitz, founder of Agromeris and advisor at Unconventional Ag. He joins us to share details about the upcoming Unconventional Ag Conference, an event that showcases regenerative, organic, and sustainable agriculture methods. Peter Golbitz has over 30 years of direct experience in the food and agricultural industry covering the production and processing of raw materials into value-added food, industrial ingredients and consumer packaged goods, a...
Ag Spotlight: The 4H Takeover - Careers in Agriculture
October 11, 2022 17:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak hands the reins over to the dynamic ladies of the Hog Wild n Steer Crazy 4H Club in Lee County, Florida. Whitney Taylor, president of the club & Hannah Guthoerl, vice president. These ladies conducted interviews at the North American Ag booth at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, asking ag professionals about their chosen careers, what education they needed and why they love the industry. With 12% of jobs in the country bei...
Surviving Hurricane Ian: Firsthand Accounts
October 03, 2022 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBThis week's North American Ag Spotlight is a bit different than usual, Chrissy Wozniak shares her account of going through Hurricane Ian, with two local 4H kids (one being her daughter), as they make their way north to World Dairy Expo this week. Many may not know that North American Ag is based out of Cape Coral, Florida in Lee County, 10 miles from where the hurricane made landfall. The toll on the community is extreme, and our prayers go out to all those who have lost their lives, their ...
Farmmee’s Uber-Like Matching Service is Revolutionary for Farms
September 27, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThis week Chrissy Wozniak speaks with VP of Business Development of Farmmee Cindy Rockwell. Farmmee’s Uber-like matching service is revolutionary for farms, it connects farmers to farmers during their most critical times of need. This ensures that they get help from someone who understands their business and sense of urgency. Cindy grew up on a corn and soybean farm in southern Iowa where she learned to drive a truck feeding cattle when she was five years old and was driving a tractor at ag...
Weighing in on the Potential Impact of the SEC’s Greenhouse Gas Disclosure Rule on Farms & Ranches
September 20, 2022 16:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBThis week Chrissy Wozniak discusses a new proposed rule by the SEC, with Mary-Thomas Hart, the Chief Counsel, Government Affairs at National Cattlemen's Beef Association. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) reiterated the need for a limited version of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) greenhouse gas disclosure rule following SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking. The SEC’s greenhouse gas disclosure rule, proposed earli...
The Spotlight is on American Heroes: Helping Transition Veterans from Active Service to Agriculture
September 12, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBToday's Ag Spotlight is on real American Heroes who help transition veterans from active service to agriculture. Tod Bunting is a retired Air Force major General – with over 30 years of service. He has devoted his post military life to veteran care. Also with us is Virgil Williams who is also a veteran and runs operations at Save Farm. SAVE Farms is a training farm for veterans of all eras and their families. A pathway to farming and healing. Americans celebrate Veterans Day on November 11...
New Technology to Help Conserve Water On-Farm
September 06, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak speaks with Virridy's CEO & founder Evan A Thomas, PhD, PE, MPH about this new ag tech that controls irrigation pumps by satellite. Evan is also the Director of the Mortenson Center in Global Engineering and Resilience and the Climate Innovation Collaboratory at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He is a tenured Associate Professor in the Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering Department. He has a PhD in Aerospace Eng...
Untitled Episode
August 30, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak listens to @the Shepherdess tell her story of leaving the urban lifestyle and starting a farm from scratch. Many think it can't be done, but Grace Leake has proved otherwise. In this interview she discusses how and why she made this decision, the current state of the industry, and how her faith led her to this place. She also discusses how the farmer-consumer relationship is the key to fixing food insecurity. Grace is an entreprene...
How to Fix Food Insecurity: with The Shepherdess
August 30, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak listens to @the Shepherdess tell her story of leaving the urban lifestyle and starting a farm from scratch. Many think it can't be done, but Grace Leake has proved otherwise. In this interview she discusses how and why she made this decision, the current state of the industry, and how her faith led her to this place. She also discusses how the farmer-consumer relationship is the key to fixing food insecurity. Grace is an entreprene...
Where Do Farm Women Go To Develop Business & Management Skills?
August 23, 2022 20:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak talks to the ladies who operate the nonprofit Annie's Project, a place where farm women go to develop business & management skills. Ruth Hambleton is a retired Farm Business Management and Marketing Extension Educator with 30 plus years with University of Illinois Extension. And Adding to her many accomplishments she is also founder of Annie’s Project, and her current position with Annie’s Project is treasurer. Annie’s Project Co-...
Insight into the Next Farm Bill with Women in Agribusiness Summit Speaker Brooke Appleton of NCGA
August 16, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBThis week Chrissy Wozniak gains some insight into the upcoming Farm Bill with Women in Agribusiness Summit Speaker Brooke Appleton Vice President of Public Policy for the National Corn Growers Association. The 11th annual Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Summit will take place this year September 26-28 in Dallas, Texas. The event is renowned for annually convening more than 800 of the country’s female agribusiness decision-makers, and for building a year-round community of career-minded women. ...
What Can be Learned from the Dutch Farmer’s Protest?
August 09, 2022 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak & Bill Bullard of R-CALF USA talk about what can be learned from the Dutch Farmer’s Protest. North American Farmers should be paying attention to what is happening in European countries, and Bill gives the run down on what we should be looking out for. Bill Bullard joined R-CALF USA as the organization’s first Chief Executive Officer at national headquarters in Billings, Mont., on April 9, 2001. Bullard has testified on behalf of ...
Does Stubborn Live on Your Farm?
August 02, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak has an inspiring conversation with Andy 'Caygeon' Junkin about his struggle that almost ended in suicide. He's now devoted his life to helping farm families survive and thrive while passing their legacy to the next generation. He's had nearly 15 years of helping stubborn farmers work better together, and says, "I'm proud I have saved hundreds of family farms, but my biggest life accomplishment is marrying the right girl and having ...
American Agri-Women: Strengthening the Voice of the People
July 26, 2022 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks to the president of American Agri-Women Heather Hampton Knodle about the organization's mission and what they've accomplished. American Agri-Women are women from farms, ranches and agri-business forming a nationwide coalition of state and commodity affiliates and at-large members with a mission to provide networking and leadership development opportunities as we educate each other and the public about issues impacting our abi...
From a German Family Farm to International Ag Entrepreneur: Marcel Kringe & the Bushel Plus Story
July 19, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBThis week Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Marcel Kringe to hear the Bushel Plus Story. From a German Family Farm to International Ag Entrepreneur, Kringe has a robust and unique history in farming around the globe! Marcel Kringe, grew up on a family farm in Germany, where he pursued an AG Engineering degree. Work & travel studies in Canada, Russia and Brazil led him to move to Canada. He has learned English on the go while working on different farm operations all over Canada, before set...
American Royal Livestock Show: Advocating for Agriculture Since 1899
July 12, 2022 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak speaks with Allyssa King of the American Royal Society. The American Royal Livestock Show is happening again this fall! The American Royal has been Advocating for Agriculture Since 1899. It's a non-profit organization based in Kansas City since 1899. We provide opportunities for youth and adults from around the country to compete in our Livestock Show, ProRodeo, and Horse Shows. Many people know us for our World Series of Barbecue®...
Marketing Your Ag Business Starts with Human Connection
July 05, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBAmanda Stanton knows that marketing an ag business starts with human connection. This week she talks to Chrissy Wozniak about their shared passion - marketing ag based companies. Amanda owns Stanton Small Business Marketing, providing simple, sustainable & social marketing solutions for small businesses in the agricultural space. She's the daughter of the only agricultural John Deere dealer in Connecticut. Stanton was COO for 4 years before selling the business to United Ag & Turf. She sta...
Demystifying Carbon Markets with Agoro Carbon Alliance: Another Revenue Stream for Farms
June 28, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBThis week Chrissy Wozniak speaks with Brekke Munks & Ashley Bruner about carbon markets, and how they can add another revenue stream for farms with Agoro Carbon Alliance. Agoro Carbon Alliance is creating a new solution to our planet’s carbon challenge that’s grounded in the soil. Our partners are committed to Agoro Carbon’s ambition of decarbonizing farming on a global scale by helping to transform practices on every farm, generating reliable Farm Carbon Credits and certified climate-smart...
Emmy Award Winner 'American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag' with Erik Wilson
June 21, 2022 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBThe co-founder of the Emmy Award Winning show 'American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag' Erik Wilson, takes some time off the job today to talk with Chrissy Wozniak about the show, their hugely successful Facebook Page, and farming in California. Their vision, through a true grassroots effort, is to show how many people’s lives are related, connected and, most importantly, dependent on agriculture. The goal is to illustrate just how massive the fraternity of Ag really is, as well as educate an...
Putting Ag Tech into the Hands of Every Farmer, Advisor & Ag Retailer
June 14, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week Chrissy Wozniak speaks with Steven Valencsin of GROWERS about their goal of putting ag tech into the hands of every farmer, advisor & ag retailer. As the founder and CEO of GROWERS, Steven Valencsin used his personal experiences to build technology that makes it easier to do business with farmers. He has personally farmed in three states, ran his own custom application and retail chemical business, founded the first privately owned soil lab in North Carolina, and consulted with fa...
Outlook on Livestock, Crops, Inputs & Interest Rates with FCC's JP Gervais
June 07, 2022 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBThe 2022 growing season has seen a multitude of threats, including the rising cost of inputs and fuel, unpredictable weather events, the slow recovery of supply chains due to the COVID pandemic & the war in Ukraine causing an unstable global economic environment. On the other hand commodity prices are high, giving some hope of profitability to close out 2022. Farm Credit Canada's Jean-Phillippe Gervais weighs in on what he's seeing, and what producers can do to stay ahead of the dangers in o...
Harvest Hosts: "Harvesting" Profits with a New Revenue Stream for Farmers
May 31, 2022 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBThis week Chrissy Wozniak has the opportunity to speak with the CEO Joel Holland of Harvest Hosts, a membership program that connects RVers with unique overnight experiences at 3,000+ wineries, farms, breweries, museums, golf courses, churches and other interesting destinations in the US and Canada. Hosts simply offer RVers a one-night stay on their property, and, in return, RVers patronize the Host's business while spending the night. Our program is a cost-free opportunity and 100% of the ...
Tech Innovators, Automation & Robot Manufacturers at FIRA USA to Share Advances in Agriculture
May 24, 2022 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBThis week Chrissy Wozniak speaks with Gwen Legrand of FIRA & FIRA USA about tech innovators, automation & robot manufacturers planning to showcase & share their advances in agriculture at FIRA USA in Fresno, California October 18-20, 2022. FIRA USA 2022, the agricultural autonomous solutions' event for California and North-America producers is happening soon! FIRA USA is the only 3-day event for autonomous farming and agricultural robotics solutions. Co-organized by GOFAR-FIRA, University ...