Podcasts about agbioscience

From the early days of biotechnology to the growing voice of today's consumer, a desire exists for knowledge and understanding of the work being done by scientists, farmers and agbioscience innovators to bring food to our tables. Today we are joined by Michele Payn, author and founder of Cause Matters Corp., who has made it her mission to bridge this gap, to make agriculture less defensive and to put emotion and heart at the center of the work happening across the industry. We get into: Michele's boots on the ground perspective from scientists, farmers and industry professionals on what's evolving in how they share their stories with consumers How Cause Matters Corp. came to be and how new eras present a fresh set of challenges for her tackle and communicate in her business The biggest gaps agbioscience has in bridging the technical to the practical Helping others adapt and stay nimble in their communication and acceptance of new information in a fast-paced world Artificial Intelligence, its role in how consumers learn about agbioscience, the pros and cons and how it can be leveraged as a trusted source in the future Disinformation vs. Misinformation – the distinction and the dangers between the two How she would compare agbioscience today to other decades of her time in the industry – from a communications and consumer acceptance perspective Finding emotional center in your agbioscience story – and the importance of making it personal to seek understanding when you communicate Her new book, Science Story Speak, and its opportunity for readers to connect with science understanding on a more meaningful level What's next for Cause Matters Corp.

From the early days of biotechnology to the growing voice of today's consumer, a desire exists for knowledge and understanding of the work being done by scientists, farmers and agbioscience innovators to bring food to our tables. Today we are joined by Michele Payn, author and founder of Cause Matters Corp., who has made it her mission to bridge this gap, to make agriculture less defensive and to put emotion and heart at the center of the work happening across the industry. We get into:  Michele's boots on the ground perspective from scientists, farmers and industry professionals on what's evolving in how they share their stories with consumers How Cause Matters Corp. came to be and how new eras present a fresh set of challenges for her tackle and communicate in her business The biggest gaps agbioscience has in bridging the technical to the practical  Helping others adapt and stay nimble in their communication and acceptance of new information in a fast-paced world Artificial Intelligence, its role in how consumers learn about agbioscience, the pros and cons and how it can be leveraged as a trusted source in the future Disinformation vs. Misinformation – the distinction and the dangers between the two How she would compare agbioscience today to other decades of her time in the industry – from a communications and consumer acceptance perspective Finding emotional center in your agbioscience story – and the importance of making it personal to seek understanding when you communicate Her new book, Science Story Speak, and its opportunity for readers to connect with science understanding on a more meaningful level What's next for Cause Matters Corp. 

This is perhaps the most epic news recap we have ever encountered on Agbioscience! So much so, we had to go back and record audio after we thought we were done. We get into the USDA's announcement on re-organization and Indiana's inclusion as a regional hub as part of that, AgReliant Genetics' acquisition by GDM, BiomEdit's product pipeline milestones, Series B funding and new leadership additions, and a big partnership announcement and honor for Corteva Agriscience. We also provide an update on the AgriNovus CEO search and when you can expect to learn more information. Don't forget! AgriNovus Quadrant is August 20 -- Register here: https://agrinovusindiana.com/quadrant/USDA Reorganization Announcement + MemorandumISDA's Don Lamb Talks to Hoosier Ag Today on USDA ReorganizationAgReliant Genetics Announces Acquisition Agreement by GDMBiomEdit Announces Series B Raise, Advances Product to Final PhaseAgFunder News Talks with BiomEdit on Designer ProbioticsCountryMark Completes $100M Diesel Expansion ProjectPhytoform and Corteva Partner on AI to Boost Disease Resistance in Corn

This is perhaps the most epic news recap we have ever encountered on Agbioscience! So much so, we had to go back and record audio after we thought we were done. We get into the USDA's announcement on re-organization and Indiana's inclusion as a regional hub as part of that, AgReliant Genetics' acquisition by GDM, BiomEdit's product pipeline milestones, Series B funding and new leadership additions, and a big partnership announcement and honor for Corteva Agriscience. We also provide an update on the AgriNovus CEO search and when you can expect to learn more information. Don't forget! AgriNovus Quadrant is August 20 -- Register here: https://agrinovusindiana.com/quadrant/USDA Reorganization Announcement + MemorandumISDA's Don Lamb Talks to Hoosier Ag Today on USDA ReorganizationAgReliant Genetics Announces Acquisition Agreement by GDMBiomEdit Announces Series B Raise, Advances Product to Final PhaseAgFunder News Talks with BiomEdit on Designer ProbioticsCountryMark Completes $100M Diesel Expansion ProjectPhytoform and Corteva Partner on AI to Boost Disease Resistance in Corn

The words talent and shortage come packaged together in nearly every sentence across almost every industry these days. It's a widespread challenge that raises a bigger question for agbioscience companies. Do our hurdles look like the same as other industries? If not, what do we do next? This week, we are joined by Vivayic's Agriculture Practice Lead, Blaze Currie. We get into: His high-level take on the current market overview for talent relative to the workforce needs of other industries The headwinds facing the agbioscience industry that are uniquely their own when it comes to talent and leadership A history lesson on how agbioscience got here – and the generational waves that have created the talent disparity we are facing today How companies will need to adapt in the future to fill their talent needs Executive and senior leadership positions aging out of the workforce, how those positions will need to be developed and what organizations need to do today to prepare for tomorrow How Blaze sees the next 10-15 years of talent evolution shaking out in agbioscience – and it looks a lot different than is has in the past What's ahead for Vivayic

The words talent and shortage come packaged together in nearly every sentence across almost every industry these days. It's a widespread challenge that raises a bigger question for agbioscience companies. Do our hurdles look like the same as other industries? If not, what do we do next? This week, we are joined by Vivayic's Agriculture Practice Lead, Blaze Currie. We get into:  His high-level take on the current market overview for talent relative to the workforce needs of other industries The headwinds facing the agbioscience industry that are uniquely their own when it comes to talent and leadership A history lesson on how agbioscience got here – and the generational waves that have created the talent disparity we are facing today How companies will need to adapt in the future to fill their talent needs Executive and senior leadership positions aging out of the workforce, how those positions will need to be developed and what organizations need to do today to prepare for tomorrow How Blaze sees the next 10-15 years of talent evolution shaking out in agbioscience – and it looks a lot different than is has in the past What's ahead for Vivayic

For over 230 episodes of Agbioscience, Mitch Frazier has helped share the stories of leaders and innovators across food, animal health, plant science, agtech and agriculture. One story we've not told, though, is that of the storyteller, himself. Today we close a chapter on this podcast and with all love, turn our pages forward to what lies next. But make no mistake, this is not a chapter we will soon forget. For his final time on Agbioscience, Mitch Frazier joins us. We get into: A look back at the last five years of agbioscience innovation Mitch's vision as a leader and why he chose growth as a focus for AgriNovus The importance of creating the conditions for industry to grow Seizing the opportunity – and which of those opportunities agbioscience should be looking to in the years to come The power of a small team to drive outcomes His favorite part about hosting more than 230 episodes of the podcast Learning from some of Indiana's best and bright leaders while in agbioscience – and what lessons he plans to take with him His favorite down to business – and unserious – moments at AgriNovus Mitch's personal signoff on Agbioscience

For over 230 episodes of Agbioscience, Mitch Frazier has helped share the stories of leaders and innovators across food, animal health, plant science, agtech and agriculture. One story we've not told, though, is that of the storyteller, himself. Today we close a chapter on this podcast and with all love, turn our pages forward to what lies next. But make no mistake, this is not a chapter we will soon forget. For his final time on Agbioscience, Mitch Frazier joins us. We get into:  A look back at the last five years of agbioscience innovation Mitch's vision as a leader and why he chose growth as a focus for AgriNovus The importance of creating the conditions for industry to grow Seizing the opportunity – and which of those opportunities agbioscience should be looking to in the years to come The power of a small team to drive outcomes His favorite part about hosting more than 230 episodes of the podcast Learning from some of Indiana's best and bright leaders while in agbioscience – and what lessons he plans to take with him His favorite down to business – and unserious – moments at AgriNovus Mitch's personal signoff on Agbioscience 

As Indiana's famous Month of May comes to a close, Mitch Frazier and Cayla Chiddister recap big news for Mark Warner and LIberation Labs, look ahead to exciting new for AgriNovus' Velocity Demo Day and Indiana's hosting of the Global Entrepreneurship Congress next week. Mitch and Cayla also look ahead to his next career journey and talk about what's next for the podcast: Mark Warner talks Vivici partnership on the podcast: https://podcast.agrinovusindiana.com/public/215/Agbioscience-8a9a4381/50e60709Velocity Demo Day is coming on 6/18. Register here: https://agrinovusindiana.com/velocity/The Global Entrepreneurship Congress kicks off in Indianapolis next week! Agbioscience listeners can use the code ECOSYSTEM50

As Indiana's famous Month of May comes to a close, Mitch Frazier and Cayla Chiddister recap big news for Mark Warner and LIberation Labs, look ahead to exciting new for AgriNovus' Velocity Demo Day and Indiana's hosting of the Global Entrepreneurship Congress next week. Mitch and Cayla also look ahead to his next career journey and talk about what's next for the podcast: Mark Warner talks Vivici partnership on the podcast: https://podcast.agrinovusindiana.com/public/215/Agbioscience-8a9a4381/50e60709Velocity Demo Day is coming on 6/18. Register here: https://agrinovusindiana.com/velocity/The Global Entrepreneurship Congress kicks off in Indianapolis next week! Agbioscience listeners can use the code ECOSYSTEM50

Agbioscience was on-site at the Indiana Farm Bureau's Ag Threats and Security Summit in March and had a chance to sit down with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)'s Special Agent in Charge Herb Stapleton to talk all things biosecurity. We get into: The complex labyrinth of threats and risks affecting agriculture in the Midwest and across the United States How threats to agriculture are evolving and what that evolution means for farmers and agbioscience companies alike As Special Agent in Charge, what Herb has witnessed as the most prevalent cyber threats to ag across the Midwest in recent years Herb's perspective on the relationship between food security and national security What controls farmers and agbioscience companies can put in place to be prepared Action items Herb hopes attendees take from the event – from the simple to the complex

Agbioscience was on-site at the Indiana Farm Bureau's Ag Threats and Security Summit in March and had a chance to sit down with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)'s Special Agent in Charge Herb Stapleton to talk all things biosecurity. We get into:  The complex labyrinth of threats and risks affecting agriculture in the Midwest and across the United States How threats to agriculture are evolving and what that evolution means for farmers and agbioscience companies alike As Special Agent in Charge, what Herb has witnessed as the most prevalent cyber threats to ag across the Midwest in recent years Herb's perspective on the relationship between food security and national security What controls farmers and agbioscience companies can put in place to be prepared Action items Herb hopes attendees take from the event – from the simple to the complex 

Gene editing in plants – it's been heralded as the next step-function change in the advancement of agriculture. One Indiana company is advancing the technology fresh off a $144 million venture capital raise. Claudia Nari, Chief Product Officer of Inari, joins today to talk through this historic time for gene editing and biotechnology at large. They get into: From speed to precision, Claudia lays out the differentiation of gene editing to other types of plant breeding Crops of focus for Inari right now and stresses they're focused on to enable farmer success The company's recent venture capital raise, their value proposition and educating investors Inari's unique advantage (knowing what to do, having the tools to do it and being able to do those at the same time) The status of field trials and what commercialization will look like for Inari Biggest problems in-field to be solved through gene editing – from yield to resource efficiencies Regulatory hurdles and Claudia's perspective on the acceptance of gene editing as a technology When will Inari technology be in customer fields? And what's next?

Agbioscience comes to you from the first ever Indiana Farm Bureau Indiana Ag Threats and Security Summit hosted in partnership with Beck's Hybrids, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance. We had the opportunity to speak with Megan Ritter (Indiana Farm Bureau), Herb Stapleton (FBI) and Aaron Pierce (Pierce Aerospace) on the breadth, timeliness and criticality of keeping farming operations secure to maintain a safe, abundant food supply. We also cover: A March Quadrant recap and a look ahead to our May 14 event. Register here: https://agrinovusindiana.com/quadrant/ Big pre-seed funding news for startup Gripp. Listen to their recent episode of Agbioscience here: https://podcast.agrinovusindiana.com/public/215/Agbioscience-8a9a4381/f0137c47 ReproHealth Technologies as the winner of the first-ever Agbioscience Innovator Award at the TechPoint Mira Awards

Agbioscience comes to you from the first ever Indiana Farm Bureau Indiana Ag Threats and Security Summit hosted in partnership with Beck's Hybrids, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance. We had the opportunity to speak with Megan Ritter (Indiana Farm Bureau), Herb Stapleton (FBI) and Aaron Pierce (Pierce Aerospace) on the breadth, timeliness and criticality of keeping farming operations secure to maintain a safe, abundant food supply.  We also cover:  A March Quadrant recap and a look ahead to our May 14 event. Register here: https://agrinovusindiana.com/quadrant/ Big pre-seed funding news for startup Gripp. Listen to their recent episode of Agbioscience here: https://podcast.agrinovusindiana.com/public/215/Agbioscience-8a9a4381/f0137c47 ReproHealth Technologies as the winner of the first-ever Agbioscience Innovator Award at the TechPoint Mira Awards  

Gene editing in plants – it's been heralded as the next step-function change in the advancement of agriculture. One Indiana company is advancing the technology fresh off a $144 million venture capital raise. Claudia Nari, Chief Product Officer of Inari, joins today to talk through this historic time for gene editing and biotechnology at large. They get into:  From speed to precision, Claudia lays out the differentiation of gene editing to other types of plant breeding Crops of focus for Inari right now and stresses they're focused on to enable farmer success The company's recent venture capital raise, their value proposition and educating investors Inari's unique advantage (knowing what to do, having the tools to do it and being able to do those at the same time) The status of field trials and what commercialization will look like for Inari Biggest problems in-field to be solved through gene editing – from yield to resource efficiencies Regulatory hurdles and Claudia's perspective on the acceptance of gene editing as a technology When will Inari technology be in customer fields? And what's next? 

Agbioscience is the only economy that touches every person on the planet. Over the past four decades, we've seen massive transformation, innovation and acceleration of output in this economy. Today we are joined by a leader who has had a front row seat to it all. Jay Hulbert, CEO of Ag Alumni Seed, joins us ahead of his retirement to talk: Seeing the world and the globalization of agriculture in his career Biotechnology as a step-function change to revolutionizing the row crop world through improved genetics His perspective on the future of gene editing in agriculture and what's on the horizon Jay's support of entrepreneurs and the importance of their flexibility to make business models work long-term His extensive background in specialty crop and some of the market intelligence that has paved the way for new products we see in produce today The job that needs to be done as he sees it – or more like, the resources that likely need to be shifted toward climate resilient crops

Agbioscience is the only economy that touches every person on the planet. Over the past four decades, we've seen massive transformation, innovation and acceleration of output in this economy. Today we are joined by a leader who has had a front row seat to it all. Jay Hulbert, CEO of Ag Alumni Seed, joins us ahead of his retirement to talk:  Seeing the world and the globalization of agriculture in his career Biotechnology as a step-function change to revolutionizing the row crop world through improved genetics His perspective on the future of gene editing in agriculture and what's on the horizon Jay's support of entrepreneurs and the importance of their flexibility to make business models work long-term His extensive background in specialty crop and some of the market intelligence that has paved the way for new products we see in produce today The job that needs to be done as he sees it – or more like, the resources that likely need to be shifted toward climate resilient crops 

Making a difference in the world – it's nearly a universal desire for all of us. But where do you fit in? And how best to you make an impact? One college student is making that impact and blazing their trail. Cameron Weber, a biology major at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and a Field Atlas Ambassador, joins us today to talk their path to agbioscience, including: Talking to two kinds of people – those that grew up on the farm and those who stumbled into it and are happy they did. Cameron is in the latter Wanting to originally be a doctor until getting connected with Field Atlas at a career fair and learning more about agbioscience. Finding a new path and forging your way forward as a college student Their six-month internship with Corteva Agriscience as a greenhouse assistant in Puerto Rico Field Atlas Ambassadors – what do they do? And what has Cameron's experience been like in their five semesters with the team? Cameron's advice for companies searching for young talent (hint: it's not ping pong tables in the breakroom and pizza on Fridays) Working on their thesis as they wrap up their time at Rose-Hulman Cameron's plans headed into graduation this spring – pssssss – they're currently looking for a job....

Making a difference in the world – it's nearly a universal desire for all of us. But where do you fit in? And how best to you make an impact? One college student is making that impact and blazing their trail. Cameron Weber, a biology major at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and a Field Atlas Ambassador, joins us today to talk their path to agbioscience, including:  Talking to two kinds of people – those that grew up on the farm and those who stumbled into it and are happy they did. Cameron is in the latter  Wanting to originally be a doctor until getting connected with Field Atlas at a career fair and learning more about agbioscience. Finding a new path and forging your way forward as a college student Their six-month internship with Corteva Agriscience as a greenhouse assistant in Puerto Rico Field Atlas Ambassadors – what do they do? And what has Cameron's experience been like in their five semesters with the team? Cameron's advice for companies searching for young talent (hint: it's not ping pong tables in the breakroom and pizza on Fridays) Working on their thesis as they wrap up their time at Rose-Hulman  Cameron's plans headed into graduation this spring – pssssss – she's currently looking for a job....  

As the first month of 2025 comes to a close, Mitch Frazier and Cayla Chiddister recap a few of the biggest stories in agbioscience, reasons for optimism on net cash farm income and tease a few upcoming episodes of Agbioscience.

As the first month of 2025 comes to a close, Mitch Frazier and Cayla Chiddister recap a few of the biggest stories in agbioscience, reasons for optimism on net cash farm income and tease a few upcoming episodes of Agbioscience.

Much has changed in agbioscience over the last three decades. We've seen the introduction of gene editing technologies, new digital capabilities, even autonomy. One leader has had a front-row seat to these innovations. He'll soon retire, but joins us today to share perspective on where we've been and where we're headed. Dan Dawes, Senior Director of Strategy and Growth at AgriNovus joins us to talk about his career and the highlight reel of groundbreaking innovations in agbioscience. We get into: What has kept Dan in agbioscience all these years, his connectivity to the farm and wanting others to feel the same sense of reward that he did. The macro perspective and many cycles of the agbioscience economy – it's down for now, but it's never forever. What innovations excited Dan the most throughout his decades long career; but also, which ones did he not see coming? Indiana's unfair advantage – its people. Dan's biggest lessons in leadership, giving those you're leading a map to success and the criticality in finding joy in the work that you do. Finding a mentor as a guide to growing in your career – and beyond – and an update on what's ahead for Dan.

Much has changed in agbioscience over the last three decades. We've seen the introduction of gene editing technologies, new digital capabilities, even autonomy. One leader has had a front-row seat to these innovations. He'll soon retire, but joins us today to share perspective on where we've been and where we're headed. Dan Dawes, Senior Director of Strategy and Growth at AgriNovus joins us to talk about his career and the highlight reel of groundbreaking innovations in agbioscience. We get into:  What has kept Dan in agbioscience all these years, his connectivity to the farm and wanting others to feel the same sense of reward that he did.  The macro perspective and many cycles of the agbioscience economy – it's down for now, but it's never forever. What innovations excited Dan the most throughout his decades long career; but also, which ones did he not see coming? Indiana's unfair advantage – its people. Dan's biggest lessons in leadership, giving those you're leading a map to success and the criticality in finding joy in the work that you do. Finding a mentor as a guide to growing in your career – and beyond – and an update on what's ahead for Dan. 

According to Zion Market Research, the ag biological products market is expected to grow to $320 billion over the next decade. With a huge connection to agbioscience, what does it mean for farmers? What does it mean for agbioscience innovators? Kicking off season 8 of Agbioscience is BioBond CEO Marc McConnaughey. We get into: What exactly is the bioproducts market and how is demand growing? How BioBond's sustainable adhesives and protective coatings created a eureka moment for Marc as a serial entrepreneur. The Generation Food Rural Partners Fund and its partnership to help BioBond grow its business in rural Indiana. BioBond's strategy as a technology execution platform that licenses from universities and how its position near Purdue has created opportunities for innovation + talent. Indiana farmers as a critical piece to BioBond's future and how the state is a perfect storm of location, logistics and people to aid in their success. What's ahead for BioBond? Hint: continued focus on the customer and of course, revenue.

According to Zion Market Research, the ag biological products market is expected to grow to $320 billion over the next decade. With a huge connection to agbioscience, what does it mean for farmers? What does it mean for agbioscience innovators? Kicking off season 8 of Agbioscience is BioBond CEO Marc McConnaughey. We get into:   What exactly is the bioproducts market and how is demand growing? How BioBond's sustainable adhesives and protective coatings created a eureka moment for Marc as a serial entrepreneur. The Generation Food Rural Partners Fund and its partnership to help BioBond grow its business in rural Indiana. BioBond's strategy as a technology execution platform that licenses from universities and how its position near Purdue has created opportunities for innovation + talent. Indiana farmers as a critical piece to BioBond's future and how the state is a perfect storm of location, logistics and people to aid in their success. What's ahead for BioBond? Hint: continued focus on the customer and of course, revenue. 

It's the end of 2024 and it was a giant year across food, animal health, plant science, agtech and agriculture. This week, we recap big stories of the year based on Accelerate 2050 – AgriNovus' study that showed that Indiana's agbioscience economy grew by $6 billion in 36 months. The study also launched three forces of change and opportunities for industry growth. We are laying out the top stories of 2024 based on these forces of change starting with: Farmer Focused Innovation AGCO and Trimble come together via a joint venture acquisition – listen to Andrew Sunderman from AGCO here; Corteva Catalyst launches as a new investment and partnership platform designed to accelerate the development of early-stage, disruptive technologies for farmers – listen to Corteva's Tom Green here; Gripp wins the Producer-Led Innovation Challenge to reduce administrative burden faced by farmers – listen to Tracey Wiedmeyer from Gripp here. BioInnovation Primient and Sustainea announce $125 million investment to establish Lafayette, Indiana as the world's largest Bio-MEG facility for bio-based plastics; AgroRenew breaks ground on an $83 million Indiana-based production facility to leverage the power of the region's melon crop to produce bio-based plastics – listen to Brian and Katie Southern from AgroRenew here; BioMADE announces Indiana as one of six finalists to compete for the next chapter of bioinnovation infrastructure – listen to BioMADE's Melanie Tomczak here. Food is Health Anu wins the HungerTech Innovation to better connect food supply with food demand using technology – listen to Anu's Scott Massey here; Purdue and Elanco announce the OneHealth Innovation District to establish a globally recognized research innovation district dedicated to optimizing the health of people, animals, plants and the planet – listen to Jeff Simmons from Elanco here; Corteva's $25 million equity stake in Pairwise to accelerate gene editing solutions, providing growers with another critical tool to keep pace with challenges facing food production.

It's the end of 2024 and it was a giant year across food, animal health, plant science, agtech and agriculture. This week, we recap big stories of the year based on Accelerate 2050 – AgriNovus' study that showed that Indiana's agbioscience economy grew by $6 billion in 36 months. The study also launched three forces of change and opportunities for industry growth. We are laying out the top stories of 2024 based on these forces of change starting with:  Farmer Focused Innovation AGCO and Trimble come together via a joint venture acquisition – listen to Andrew Sunderman from AGCO here; Corteva Catalyst launches as a new investment and partnership platform designed to accelerate the development of early-stage, disruptive technologies for farmers – listen to Corteva's Tom Green here;  Gripp wins the Producer-Led Innovation Challenge to reduce administrative burden faced by farmers – listen to Tracey Wiedmeyer from Gripp here.  BioInnovation Primient and Sustainea announce $125 million investment to establish Lafayette, Indiana as the world's largest Bio-MEG facility for bio-based plastics;  AgroRenew breaks ground on an $83 million Indiana-based production facility to leverage the power of the region's melon crop to produce bio-based plastics – listen to Brian and Katie Southern from AgroRenew here;  BioMADE announces Indiana as one of six finalists to compete for the next chapter of bioinnovation infrastructure – listen to BioMADE's Melanie Tomczak here.  Food is Health Anu wins the HungerTech Innovation to better connect food supply with food demand using technology – listen to Anu's Scott Massey here;  Purdue and Elanco announce the OneHealth Innovation District to establish a globally recognized research innovation district dedicated to optimizing the health of people, animals, plants and the planet – listen to Jeff Simmons from Elanco here;  Corteva's $25 million equity stake in Pairwise to accelerate gene editing solutions, providing growers with another critical tool to keep pace with challenges facing food production. 

It's almost Thanksgiving! Mitch Frazier and Cayla Chiddister sit down to recap November and get into: - The election's impact on farmers and agbioscience innovation.- Creating certainty for farmers in this new environment to plan for their operations.- Bain Capital investment into a merger of Biodyne USA, BW Fusion and Agronomy 365.- Entrepreneurship Week in Indiana.- Quadrant coming up on December 4!- Announcing a winner of the 2024 Producer-Led Innovation Challenge.

It's almost Thanksgiving! Mitch Frazier and Cayla Chiddister sit down to recap November and get into: - The election's impact on farmers and agbioscience innovation.- Creating certainty for farmers in this new environment to plan for their operations.- Bain Capital investment into a merger of Biodyne USA, BW Fusion and Agronomy 365.- Entrepreneurship Week in Indiana.- Quadrant coming up on December 4!- Announcing a winner of the 2024 Producer-Led Innovation Challenge.

America just elected a new president and many states just elected new chief executives and legislators. What does this time of transition mean for ag, for agbioscience and for entrepreneurs? Sara Wyant, farmer, editor and publisher of Agri-Pulse, joins today to help us understand what's ahead. Sarah gets into regulatory topics – from immigration to sustainability – and talks through what the industry might expect from a second Trump administration, its new players as well as Congress. She also talks innovation, removing barriers to market entry and what lawmakers have to get done in order for farmers to plan for their operations. Sarah founded Agri-Pulse with the idea that someone should be telling the story of how policy affects the hard work of farmers and, ultimately, the food we consume. With eyes on the future, Sarah talks what's ahead for Agri-Pulse and what issues her team has an eye on headed into a new era of leadership in our country.

America just elected a new president and many states just elected new chief executives and legislators. What does this time of transition mean for ag, for agbioscience and for entrepreneurs? Sara Wyant, farmer, editor and publisher of Agri-Pulse, joins today to help us understand what's ahead. Sarah gets into regulatory topics – from immigration to sustainability – and talks through what the industry might expect from a second Trump administration, its new players as well as Congress. She also talks innovation, removing barriers to market entry and what lawmakers have to get done in order for farmers to plan for their operations. Sarah founded Agri-Pulse with the idea that someone should be telling the story of how policy affects the hard work of farmers and, ultimately, the food we consume. With eyes on the future, Sarah talks what's ahead for Agri-Pulse and what issues her team has an eye on headed into a new era of leadership in our country. 

Workforce development is a topic that tops the list of policymakers and business leaders across the country; but true change in workforce development requires more than policy or curriculum. Field Atlas is an online career exploration platform, coupled with the power of on-campus peer ambassadors, to connect the future workforce to careers across food, animal health, plant science, agtech and agriculture. Today we are joined by Ball State University student and Field Atlas Ambassador, Rilynne Puckett, to talk careers, discovering agbioscience and to answer a big question: what are young people looking for in their professional lives? Rilynne dives into her accidental discovery of agbiosciences via the Field Atlas Company Tours program and how she instantly saw herself applying a chemistry degree to the industry. She's been connecting with her peers on campus to share the agbioscience story – and talks their reaction to the opportunities in front of them. What are college students looking for as the enter the workforce? Rilynne gets into striving for purpose, doing something you love and making an impact on our world.

Workforce development is a topic that tops the list of policymakers and business leaders across the country; but true change in workforce development requires more than policy or curriculum. Field Atlas is an online career exploration platform, coupled with the power of on-campus peer ambassadors, to connect the future workforce to careers across food, animal health, plant science, agtech and agriculture. Today we are joined by Ball State University student and Field Atlas Ambassador, Rilynne Puckett, to talk careers, discovering agbioscience and to answer a big question: what are young people looking for in their professional lives? Rilynne dives into her accidental discovery of agbiosciences via the Field Atlas Company Tours program and how she instantly saw herself applying a chemistry degree to the industry. She's been connecting with her peers on campus to share the agbioscience story – and talks their reaction to the opportunities in front of them. What are college students looking for as the enter the workforce? Rilynne gets into striving for purpose, doing something you love and making an impact on our world.  

Happy International Podcast Day! Mitch Frazier and Cayla Chiddister recap the agbiosciences in September and look ahead to upcoming events. Key takeaways include: - Artificial intelligence (AI) moving from hype to help + the recent conversation at AgriNovus' QUADRANT with Kristen Owen (Oppenheimer + Co.), Aaron Schacht (BiomEdit) and Brad Fruth (Beck's Hybrids)- The collaboration and joint venture between Corteva Agriscience and Pairwise (via Corteva Catalyst) -- a $25M investment to advance gene editing- A recap of NASDA (National Association of State Departments of Agriculture) + audio with Chuck Magro (Corteva) and Jeff Simmons (Elanco)- A preview of our December QUADRANT. Register here: https://agrinovusindiana.com/quadrant/Past episodes mentioned: Aaron Schacht + Eric Bonabeau (BiomEdit): https://podcast.agrinovusindiana.com/public/215/Agbioscience-8a9a4381/7d349933Elliott Parker (High Alpha Innovation): https://podcast.agrinovusindiana.com/public/215/Agbioscience-8a9a4381/a43e4c6c

Happy International Podcast Day! Mitch Frazier and Cayla Chiddister recap the agbiosciences in September and look ahead to upcoming events. Key takeaways include: - Artificial intelligence (AI) moving from hype to help + the recent conversation at AgriNovus' QUADRANT with Kristen Owen (Oppenheimer + Co.), Aaron Schacht (BiomEdit) and Brad Fruth (Beck's Hybrids)- The collaboration and joint venture between Corteva Agriscience and Pairwise (via Corteva Catalyst) -- a $25M investment to advance gene editing- A recap of NASDA (National Association of State Departments of Agriculture) + audio with Chuck Magro (Corteva) and Jeff Simmons (Elanco)- A preview of our December QUADRANT. Register here: https://agrinovusindiana.com/quadrant/Past episodes mentioned: Aaron Schacht + Eric Bonabeau (BiomEdit): https://podcast.agrinovusindiana.com/public/215/Agbioscience-8a9a4381/7d349933Elliott Parker (High Alpha Innovation): https://podcast.agrinovusindiana.com/public/215/Agbioscience-8a9a4381/a43e4c6c

Innovation in agbioscience has never been more critical. In today's tough economy, farmers are looking for new ways to generate margin and with geopolitical instability around the world, food's stabilizing force around the world is taking center stage. Former Army Colonel and Executive Vice President of The Directions Group (Aimpoint Research) joins today to talk forces of change in our food system, food security as national security and innovation for the farmer. Key Takeaways: The Directions Group's recent Farmers of the Future research dives into how farmers are evolving, what they need and how his team sees this landscape changing in the future – including consolidation. Agbioscience's critical role in human health and its impact on our national security and military service. Mark's work with Indiana farmers to define the critical challenges facing their operations as the launch point for this year's Producer-Led Innovation Challenge and The Directions Group's methodology of tackling this feedback. Labor management and administrative burden as huge hurdles for farmers to be successful – and why talking with a farmer will drive better outcomes for innovators. Read the study, Producer-Led Innovation Challenge Opportunity Identification, at agrinovusindiana.com/research.

Innovation in agbioscience has never been more critical. In today's tough economy, farmers are looking for new ways to generate margin and with geopolitical instability around the world, food's stabilizing force around the world is taking center stage. Former Army Colonel and Executive Vice President of The Directions Group (Aimpoint Research) joins today to talk forces of change in our food system, food security as national security and innovation for the farmer. Key Takeaways:  The Directions Group's recent Farmers of the Future research dives into how farmers are evolving, what they need and how his team sees this landscape changing in the future – including consolidation. Agbioscience's critical role in human health and its impact on our national security and military service.  Mark's work with Indiana farmers to define the critical challenges facing their operations as the launch point for this year's Producer-Led Innovation Challenge and The Directions Group's methodology of tackling this feedback. Labor management and administrative burden as huge hurdles for farmers to be successful – and why talking with a farmer will drive better outcomes for innovators. Read the study, Producer-Led Innovation Challenge Opportunity Identification, at agrinovusindiana.com/research. 

Discover the journey of Salena Scardina, from her start at McDonald's Corporation to becoming the Chief Marketing Officer of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, and her mission to redefine Indiana's global brand. In this episode of Agbioscience, Salena shares her insights on the customer experience, the power of understanding your audience and the innovative promise of Indiana's economy looking toward the future. Dive into the discussion on how Indiana is boldly claiming its place on the world stage, thanks to strategic branding and a deep commitment to innovation in agriculture, technology and touting what we do best – work together to achieve big outcomes.

Discover the journey of Salena Scardina, from her start at McDonald's Corporation to becoming the Chief Marketing Officer of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, and her mission to redefine Indiana's global brand. In this episode of Agbioscience, Salena shares her insights on the customer experience, the power of understanding your audience and the innovative promise of Indiana's economy looking toward the future. Dive into the discussion on how Indiana is boldly claiming its place on the world stage, thanks to strategic branding and a deep commitment to innovation in agriculture, technology and touting what we do best – work together to achieve big outcomes. 

July was a month of momentum for the agbiosciences, including the release of new research that revealed Indiana agbioscience contributes nearly $70B to the state's economy. We are here to recap the month: Accelerate 2050 – a new study that highlights three priority opportunities for the agbiosciences including Food is Health, Farmer-Focused Innovation and Farmer-Focused Innovation. We also hear RTI's Jim Redden's comments on what these areas of focus mean for Indiana – and around the world. Heartland BioWorks – recently announced a nearly $51 million implementation grant made possible by the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs program created by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. Vital Farms – expanding its supply chain to Seymour, Indiana with plans to break ground in 2025 and be fully operational in 2027. This will add 150 new jobs to the area. IBJ 250 – celebrating agbioscience representation on Indiana's list of most prominent leaders! We are hitting the road for more! West Lafayette and Bedford – join us! Click here to register for these free events: https://agrinovusindiana.com/events/accelerate-2050-driving-growth-in-the-future/ QUADRANT is also back in September. Register here: https://agrinovusindiana.com/quadrant/ Other episodes of Agbioscience mentioned: Dr. Kofi Essel, Elevance Health - https://podcast.agrinovusindiana.com/public/215/Agbioscience-8a9a4381/6d11d81a Dave Roberts + Andrew Kossack, Applied Research Institute: https://podcast.agrinovusindiana.com/public/215/Agbioscience-8a9a4381/22551e39

July was a month of momentum for the agbiosciences, including the release of new research that revealed Indiana agbioscience contributes nearly $70B to the state's economy. We are here to recap the month:  Accelerate 2050 – a new study that highlights three priority opportunities for the agbiosciences including Food is Health, Farmer-Focused Innovation and Farmer-Focused Innovation. We also hear RTI's Jim Redden's comments on what these areas of focus mean for Indiana – and around the world. Heartland BioWorks – recently announced a nearly $51 million implementation grant made possible by the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs program created by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.  Vital Farms – expanding its supply chain to Seymour, Indiana with plans to break ground in 2025 and be fully operational in 2027. This will add 150 new jobs to the area. IBJ 250 – celebrating agbioscience representation on Indiana's list of most prominent leaders! We are hitting the road for more! West Lafayette and Bedford – join us! Click here to register for these free events: https://agrinovusindiana.com/events/accelerate-2050-driving-growth-in-the-future/  QUADRANT is also back in September. Register here: https://agrinovusindiana.com/quadrant/  Other episodes of Agbioscience mentioned:  Dr. Kofi Essel, Elevance Health - https://podcast.agrinovusindiana.com/public/215/Agbioscience-8a9a4381/6d11d81a Dave Roberts + Andrew Kossack, Applied Research Institute: https://podcast.agrinovusindiana.com/public/215/Agbioscience-8a9a4381/22551e39  

Food – it's the only economy in the world that touches every person on the planet and it's foundational to human health. So much so that leaders across the economy are uniting the power of food to drive health. It's a new category of innovation called Food is Health and the nation's 2nd largest health insurer, Elevance Health, is investing in this area. Dr. Kofi Essel, Food as Medicine Director at Elevance Health, joins today to talk food preventing, managing and treating disease. Poor diet is one of the leading risk factors for decreased quality of life and premature death. A former pediatrician, Kofi talks about food as medicine being great healthcare and social drivers of health being critical to what happens within the four walls of a doctor's office. He also stresses the importance of thinking beyond those experiencing food insecurity to nutrition security – ensuring access to the right types of food for their overall health. The innovative intersection of human health and food is headed for a revolution – and digital is a big piece of that. Kofi gets into Elevance Health's role in this space and bridging the gap between nutrition supply and demand. As he speaks on hunger as a pervasive problem in the United States, Kofi talks about the innovative solutions that will be needed – and that includes the AgriNovus HungerTech Challenge – designed to create digital solutions that increase access to food and nutrition. How will we know if food is health is making a difference? Kofi talks health outcomes data, costs of healthcare and thinking about nutrition equity no matter your location.

Food – it's the only economy in the world that touches every person on the planet and it's foundational to human health. So much so that leaders across the economy are uniting the power of food to drive health. It's a new category of innovation called Food is Health and the nation's 2nd largest health insurer, Elevance Health, is investing in this area. Dr. Kofi Essel, Food as Medicine Director at Elevance Health, joins today to talk food preventing, managing and treating disease. Poor diet is one of the leading risk factors for decreased quality of life and premature death. A former pediatrician, Kofi talks about food as medicine being great healthcare and social drivers of health being critical to what happens within the four walls of a doctor's office. He also stresses the importance of thinking beyond those experiencing food insecurity to nutrition security – ensuring access to the right types of food for their overall health. The innovative intersection of human health and food is headed for a revolution – and digital is a big piece of that. Kofi gets into Elevance Health's role in this space and bridging the gap between nutrition supply and demand. As he speaks on hunger as a pervasive problem in the United States, Kofi talks about the innovative solutions that will be needed – and that includes the AgriNovus HungerTech Challenge – designed to create digital solutions that increase access to food and nutrition.  How will we know if food is health is making a difference? Kofi talks health outcomes data, costs of healthcare and thinking about nutrition equity no matter your location. 

A team of researchers recently dug in to Indiana's $69.6 agbioscience economy and its opportunities for growth well into the future – 2050, to be exact. Amanda Rose, agri-food systems lead for RTI International, joins us to elaborate on the newly released study, Accelerate 2050: A Vision for Indiana Agbioscience, and three defined opportunities for differentiated growth amid future uncertainty, including: Farmer-Focused Innovation Food is Health BioInnovation Why these opportunities? Amanda gets into the study's methodology, marrying economic data with strategic foresight and creating the conditions for a future economy you want. These aren't ideas bouncing off the wall but are grounded in existing assets that make Indiana unique. She also talks economic data, establishing a benchmark for future competitive analysis and how the data compares relative to other industries. This study was largely about the future, so what's ahead? Amanda talks about possible future scenarios for agbioscience on a global scale and the importance of operating and innovating at unique intersections to drive big outcomes – for people, plants, animals and the planet.

A team of researchers recently dug in to Indiana's  $69.6 agbioscience economy and its opportunities for growth well into the future – 2050, to be exact. Amanda Rose, agri-food systems lead for RTI International, joins us to elaborate on the newly released study, Accelerate 2050: A Vision for Indiana Agbioscience, and three defined opportunities for differentiated growth amid future uncertainty, including: Farmer-Focused Innovation Food is Health BioInnovation Why these opportunities? Amanda gets into the study's methodology, marrying economic data with strategic foresight and creating the conditions for a future economy you want. These aren't ideas bouncing off the wall but are grounded in existing assets that make Indiana unique. She also talks economic data, establishing a benchmark for future competitive analysis and how the data compares relative to other industries.  This study was largely about the future, so what's ahead? Amanda talks about possible future scenarios for agbioscience on a global scale and the importance of operating and innovating at unique intersections to drive big outcomes – for people, plants, animals and the planet. 

Capital and science – two key ingredients that are shaping the future of the agbioscience economy. Dr. Jaleh Daie, Managing Partner of Aurora Equity, joins us today to talk about the state of risk capital in agbioscience, the round trip we've taken in the last six years and how it compares to other areas of investment. With Jaleh's rich background in education and focus on science, what unique opportunities have been created for her? She talks doing good for humanity, trailblazing for women in science and seeing innovation through a scientific lens. Jaleh talks investment in agtech being in the “early innings” and big trends getting a lot of traction – including biologicals, gene editing and artificial intelligence (AI). Jaleh gets into digital and its potential to transform agriculture – from the farmgate to the dinner plate – and the opportunities to innovate in a tightening farm economy. She stresses the importance of understanding the needs of farmers and her excitement surrounding upstream innovation to create better margins and profitability for farmers around the world.

Capital and science – two key ingredients that are shaping the future of the agbioscience economy. Dr. Jaleh Daie, Managing Partner of Aurora Equity, joins us today to talk about the state of risk capital in agbioscience, the round trip we've taken in the last six years and how it compares to other areas of investment.  With Jaleh's rich background in education and focus on science, what unique opportunities have been created for her? She talks doing good for humanity, trailblazing for women in science and seeing innovation through a scientific lens. Jaleh talks investment in agtech being in the “early innings” and big trends getting a lot of traction – including biologicals, gene editing and artificial intelligence (AI). Jaleh gets into digital and its potential to transform agriculture – from the farmgate to the dinner plate – and the opportunities to innovate in a tightening farm economy. She stresses the importance of understanding the needs of farmers and her excitement surrounding upstream innovation to create better margins and profitability for farmers around the world. 

Agbioscience 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 purchase patterns. She also gets into data creating insights for food companies to get the ultimate in-store commodity: shelf space. Mitch and Lorelei take time to walk through consumers' increased focus on health, GLP-1 drugs, how it's shaping what goes in grocery carts and the food system's response. How does a focus on health function in a tightening economy? Lorelei says food is first and a “better for you” lifestyle is staying resilient in these times. She also looks ahead to trends we could see impacting the food space and how that impacts consumers – no matter their budget.

Agbioscience 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 purchase patterns. She also gets into data creating insights for food companies to get the ultimate in-store commodity: shelf space.  Mitch and Lorelei take time to walk through consumers' increased focus on health, GLP-1 drugs, how it's shaping what goes in grocery carts and the food system's response. How does a focus on health function in a tightening economy? Lorelei says food is first and a “better for you” lifestyle is staying resilient in these times. She also looks ahead to trends we could see impacting the food space and how that impacts consumers – no matter their budget.