Podcasts about Agribusiness

Plans for big expansion at Derwent Valley pig farm

Milk production problems in the Bega factory near Hobart

They say you can't be what you can't see, and thankfully there are many incredible role models for women in agriculture these days. When entering the workforce and feeling a little untethered, Maddie Morgan saw a need to better connect those women and grow support networks for industry professionals. As if being an agribusiness lawyer and helping on her family's farm in Condamine QLD wasn't enough, Maddie co-founded the Women in Agriculture network, which keeps her busy and most importantly - connected. Hear her share her aspirations for the initiative's future and the crucial role mentorship has played in her career development. takeawaysMaddie balances her legal career with responsibilities on her family dryland cropping and shorthorn stud Women in Agriculture is events based and aims to create support networks for industry professionalsMaddie emphasises the importance of preserving family relationships in succession planningThe value of mentorship and networks in building a vibrant career in agricultureThe agribusiness sector is seeing a trend towards proactive succession planningMaddie hopes to continue growing her initiatives and providing opportunities for othersChapters03:03 Balancing Law and Agriculture05:57 The Journey into Agribusiness Law09:11 Succession Planning in Agriculture11:47 Women in Agriculture: Building Networks15:05 The Young Beef Producers Forum18:04 Looking Ahead: Future AspirationsThis episode of Humans of Agriculture is brought to you by our friends at Rabobank Australia.You can hear more episodes of Humans of Agriculture here.If you enjoyed this episode, share with a friend and let us know your thoughts at hello@humansofagriculture.com.  Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review! Rabobank Grad Program: If you're on the lookout for a graduate role, head over to Rabobank.com.au to apply for their 2026 Graduate program before the 18th of August! 

This episode was recorded at the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nevada.Dr. Lock begins with an overview of his presentation, discussing nutrition and genomics impacts on the speed of progress in milk fat production. He also talks about historic differences in milk fat production in Europe compared to the US. With the reduction in generation interval that genomics provides, a more complete understanding of rumen and mammary metabolism will continue to be imperative. How do we supply the nutrients she needs to meet her genetic potential? (3:34)Can we feed too much 16:0? The panel discusses how palmitic and other fatty acids are incorporated into milk fat. They emphasize that no matter what, milk fat will remain a liquid at body temperature, so that does provide some limitations. Processors can alter their protocols to account for increased palmitic acid in milk fat and for increased milk fat in milk overall. (8:35)There is a gene called DGAT that can explain about 50% of the variation in milk fat content. Dr. Lock discusses some research looking at more vs less favorable DGAT profiles and how feeding palmitic acid interacted with those profiles in milk fat production. (13:04)The panel discusses whether there is a physiological limit for how much milk fat a cow can produce. Traditionally, when milk yield increased, fat yield decreased, but that is not the current case. We are learning more all the time about altering rations and using new oilseed ingredients like whole cottonseed and high-oleic soybeans. Dr. De Souza emphasizes that understanding de novo fatty acid synthesis is really important to keep pace with genomic progress. (16:08)Amino acid supplementation has recently been linked with milk fat production, with the assumed mechanism of action being increased mammary gland enzyme synthesis and activity. Dr. Lock describes a study assessing amino acid-fatty acid interactions in fresh cows. The amino acid (metabolizable protein) effect was greater for fat yield than feeding fatty acids, which was interesting. But perhaps more exciting was the effects were additive. Feeding both high metabolizable protein and 2% palmitic:oleic acid blend resulted in 9.5 kg more energy-corrected milk and a carryover effect after supplementation ceased. (22:41)Dr. Lock summarizes some of his group's work on using oilseeds in dairy diets.(28:24)Dr. De Souza and Dr. Lock give some perspective on just how much we have learned about milk components over the last several years. (34:38)Panelists share their take-home thoughts, including practical advice on increasing milk fat production and what's on the horizon for fatty acid nutrition research. (37:15)Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.  If you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll mail you a shirt.

Derwent Estate snaps up Puddleduck Vineyard

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

A unique herd of cattle are on the market in Tasmania as the current owner wants to ensure the protection of the Shetland cattle.

Tasmanian farmers Rob and Tara Coker are used to dealing with floods

Time spent helping his grandparents on their whenua near Kāwhia inspired a love of farming for Harris Moana. Having just finished his Agribusiness studies he's now focussed on building his reo so he can act as a bridge between industry and tangata whenua. With thanks to:Harris MoanaGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Farmers in the Colebrook area expect to know more about an extension of water from the Greater South East Irrigation scheme next week, and for one farm it will be vital for the future.

A few years ago, Trish Davies got an email from a real estate agent showing beautiful drone shots of an olive grove, homestead and cafe at Latrobe.

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Restrictions eased on US Beef imports into Australia

Jeff DeWald, Managing Member of Agribusiness Succession Advisors, talks about the biggest mistakes he sees when it comes to succession planning.

AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad reports on record export returns for red meat. She tells Bryan whether those prices will hold up as we head into the new season.

In this week's episode, Tracy welcomes back a familiar guest, Heather Venenga, to discuss her upcoming book “The Bible, The Barn and the Back 40.”  Known for her passion and practical approach to farm succession planning, Heather brings a fresh and faith-based perspective to one of the most challenging issues facing farm families today: how to plan for the future while preserving family harmony. Launching at the end of August, Heather's new book offers more than just planning advice—it's a spiritual and practical roadmap grounded in Biblical principles. In this conversation, Tracy and Heather explore the roots of procrastination, communication challenges, and the emotional layers of passing on the farm, all while offering listeners a preview of the book's powerful tools and insights. In this episode, you'll hear: ✅ Why so many farm families avoid succession planning, even when they know it's critical to their legacy—and how fear and uncertainty often get in the way. ✅ A sneak peek at “The Bible, The Barn and the Back 40”—why Heather wrote it, what inspired the title, and why she calls it the ultimate business book for farm families. ✅ How Heather connects Biblical wisdom with practical implementation—including tools like roadmaps, action questions, journal prompts, and prayers. ✅ What surprised her most in writing the book—especially around the topics of money, stewardship, and faith in the face of uncertainty. ✅ Why tough conversations can still be rooted in love—and how spiritual guidance can create lasting outcomes for families navigating succession. Tune in to learn how faith, farming, and family can come together in a powerful way through intentional succession planning. Whether you're just beginning the journey or in the thick of it, this episode is filled with wisdom, encouragement, and actionable next steps. Thanks for tuning in, Tracy

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

A pen of Suffolk lambs has sold for $422 each at Powranna

Jeff DeWald, Managing Member of Agribusiness Succession Advisors, talks about the biggest mistakes he sees when it comes to succession planning.

Craft beer company going strong

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Dom talks with Richard Anderson, Westpac's new head of agribusiness, about his first few months in the role, travelling the length and breadth of the country and the bank's philosophy around its Sustainable Farm Loan. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Better communication leads to safer farms

In this episode, we're joined by Brad Crammond — a farmer near Austin, Manitoba, with a unique background as a former agronomist and retailer. Brad brings a well-rounded perspective on KWS Hybrid Rye, sharing firsthand insights from the field and from the advisory side of the business. From Agronomist to Full-Time Farmer Brad kicks things off by reflecting on what initially drew him to rye, and how his first experience with hybrid rye was a game-changer — delivering a 30 bushel per acre yield boost that caught his attention and changed the way he viewed the crop's potential. Going All-In on Hybrid Rye We explore why Brad has now committed fully to hybrid rye. It's not just about yield — Brad explains how agronomics, harvest timing, weed suppression, and marketing flexibility all factored into his decision to expand acres. Regrets and Resilience Brad shares a moment of hindsight after last fall's rye harvest, where he wished he had kept more acres. We dig into what stood out about that crop — from winter survivability to spring vigor and overall crop resilience. Advice from a Farmer & Agronomist To wrap things up, Brad offers practical, farmer-to-farmer advice for anyone still on the fence about trying hybrid rye. Drawing from both his hands-on experience and years of crop advising, he highlights what to consider when evaluating this crop for your farm. Whether you're new to rye or looking to push your yields higher, this episode is packed with field-proven insight and actionable advice. Tune in now to hear Brad's full story and why he believes hybrid rye has earned a permanent place in his crop rotation. Thanks for tuning, Tracy

Why Do Farm Founders Avoid Transition Planning?  For this week's episode, we are flashing back to an excellent episode from last fall.  This episode is titled “Why Do Farm Founders Avoid Transition Planning,” with Terry Betker and it goes deep into why farm founders avoid transition planning. Terry draws on decades of experience working with farm founders on transition planning. He even shares some personal reflections on the topic. Why re-broadcast? Since we are doing a deep dive into transition planning and the fears, worries, and concerns of each generation involved, I found myself thinking about this conversation with Terry and wanted to air it again as it's a real and honest conversation about what keeps farm founders up at night. So, with that being said, I hope you enjoy this episode…. ………………………. Episode Summary In today's episode, Tracy chats with Terry Betker in this episode titled “Why Do Farm Founders Avoid Transition Planning?”   Is it finally time to address the elephant in the room?   The industry has encouraged farmers to create a transition plan for decades, yet little progress has been made. So, one needs to ask, do farmers purposefully avoid transition planning? In this week's episode, Tracy and Terry speak about:   • If farmers know they need to do transition planning and plenty of information is available, why are they not doing it? • Is it finally time to address the elephant in the room? Are farm founders purposefully avoiding this subject? Tracy and Terry open the cans of words and get to some real talk about transition. • Tracy has also noticed that it tends to be the farmwife, farm mom, female farm founder who pushes the subject of transition planning. She asks Terry if he has observed this, and they chat about gender differences, concerns, and roles on the farm. • She asks Terry what he has noticed in his over 30 years of experience working with farm families on transition. Why do farmers avoid transition planning? • What are ways to help farmers want to make this transition before it's too little too late?   Tracy and Terry discuss matters in this episode that are rarely discussed…the humanness, immortality, and conflicting desires of the farm founder.   If you are looking for a deep, meaningful, honest conversation on transition planning, you will want to tune into this episode. Thanks for tuning in friends, Tracy *Rebroadcast of October 30, 2024, episode **This episode mentions an event that was holding. Please note this was in 2024. Please connect with Backswath Management if you are interested in their transition planning services. ====== If this episode resonated with you, please:

For this deep dive, Justin Ballew and Kevin Burkett discuss the Farm Gate program. This annual survey collects data on specialty crop acreage and yield to help calculate the total economic value of the fruit and vegetable industry. Learn how data is collected, how the reports are utilized, and where to find them.www.clemson.edu/extension/agribusiness/resources/farmgate

Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you!Weather, drought, market prices and other factors can all put a major damper on the success of cattle producers year to year. Speaking with producers across the nation recently, there are struggles to be had whether rain has come your way or not. But how can we as livestock producers build a safety net in the event of unforeseen circumstances? On this episode, we invite you to listen to a conversation from CattleCon 2025 that Angus Beef Bulletin Editor Shauna Hermel had with Charlotte Talbott, sustainability analyst on the RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness team for North America, regarding the importance of genetics related to potential herd rebuild, on-farm risk management opportunities, and why financial and succession planning ahead of time can build the buffer needed to ride out rough times. A huge thank you to Vermeer for their sponsorship of this episode. Additional Resources:Commercial Programs at the American Angus AssociationThe Estate Planning Stuff You NeedAvoiding Risks with RelationshipsSelecting Replacements with GeneMax AdvantageSubscribe to the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRAFind more information to make Angus work for you in the Angus Beef Bulletin and ABB EXTRA. Make sure you're subscribed! Sign up here to the print Angus Beef Bulletin and the digital Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our team at abbeditorial@angus.org.

The million dollar price tag for a power connection

Berry farm owner counting the cost of power connection

Inland fish farming in Tasmania

Building the family farm in a Golden Valley

"Poverty is a choice, my brother." These powerful words from Enyonam, widely known as The Ghanaian Farmer, cut through long-held misconceptions about agriculture in Ghana. While the average farmer in the country is 55 years old—approaching Ghana's life expectancy—farming remains one of our greatest untapped opportunities for wealth creation and poverty eradication.The silence around agricultural prosperity is deafening. "The OGs who have been in the space have made wealth but they refuse to talk about it," Enyonam reveals, explaining why young people continue to view farming through an outdated lens. This powerful conversation dismantles these stereotypes, revealing how coconut farming on just 20 acres could generate over 1.3 million cedis annually, with farmers harvesting approximately 100 fruits per tree twice yearly.But success requires more than just planting seeds. Market research before production is non-negotiable. "If you don't categorize your buyers, then you would sell to the market woman who comes to tell you this is how much I'm paying or I won't buy," Enyonam cautions. She details practical routes to market, from government institutions like Ghana Commodity Exchange to international buyers seeking export-quality produce, each requiring different approaches and certifications.Financial support for agricultural entrepreneurs is increasingly accessible through organizations like Mastercard Foundation, offering loans at 5% interest with generous repayment terms. Young graduates shouldn't wait for government employment but should package their agricultural expertise as consulting services—especially valuable in a country where one extension officer serves nearly 1,000 farmers. Modern farming has evolved beyond rainfall dependency and wasteful practices; today's successful farmers use irrigation systems and transform every byproduct into value, from cassava peels for animal feed to fish-water for vegetable growing.Whether you're considering agriculture as an investment or career path, this episode reveals the practical steps to success while avoiding common scams and pitfalls. Join our community of forward-thinking entrepreneurs at our upcoming event on August 29th at the British Council. Subscribe now and become part of a movement transforming how we think about agriculture in Ghana and beyond.Support the showWatch the video episode of this on YouTube - https://linktr.ee/konnectedminds

Today’s guest is Robby Kirkland with Kirkland Feedyard in Vega, TX, and Chairman of Texas Cattle Feeders Association (TCFA) http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/2025/20250709ABR.mp3

In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Heather Venenga, a financial advisor from Watertown, South Dakota, and the author of Protect Your Pack and Your Den!. They dive deep into the complexities of farm succession planning, discussing how farmers can achieve fair and equal in transition planning without risking the family legacy. Heather offers invaluable insights into the common stumbling blocks farmers face when planning for the future of their farm, including the challenge of balancing fairness among heirs. They touch on practical solutions and how to avoid making costly mistakes. - That approximately 70% of farms lack a written succession plan - The challenges of "fair & equal" in farm transitions - Common succession planning mistakes to avoid - Different approaches to fair and equal and their pros/cons - The importance of starting early for better planning options Listen to learn how to preserve your farm's future while keeping family relationships intact! Thanks for tuning in, Tracy =============================

Details of the 2025 Wine Grape Harvest have been released today by WineTasmania, and it all points to a record vintage.

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

In this episode, we sit down with Siziphiwe Jojo, agricultural economist and head of business at Agricast Advisory Services, to unpack the essential elements of a strong agribusiness plan.Jojo explains why a business plan is more than just a funding tool; it's a strategic roadmap for long-term success. From aligning your goals with funders to mastering financial projections, she walks us through the seven key components every farmer should include, whether you're growing crops or raising livestock.

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

A niche farming business in Tasmania is kicking goals in one of Asia's biggest markets.

In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy discusses an overlooked challenge confronting family farms: fear. Whether you're already farming or dreaming of one day owning a farm, this conversation peels back the layers on how fear stifles succession and transition planning. Why Discussing Fear Matters - Fear is undermining family farms inch by inch, acre by acre, globally. - In the world of succession planning, it's not just data or logistics—it's emotions that hold us back. - Without acknowledging and confronting fear, even well-laid plans can collapse. Or more accurate yet. The plans just don't happen. In This Episode - Farm Business Psychology vs. Strategy Beyond spreadsheets and planning—there's a human, emotional ‘psychology' at play. Understanding how fear impacts decisions is as important as financial know-how. - How Fear Shows Up in Loved Ones Fear manifests differently across generations: parents, children, siblings. Left unspoken, these fears can derail entire succession efforts. - Individual Fears Around Succession Each family member brings personal hopes, expectations—and fears. From financial insecurity and loss of identity, to burden and conflict, these underlying worries must be surfaced. Who This Episode Is For - Anyone involved in a family farm struggling with transition planning. - Families who want to break emotional paralysis and build lasting legacies. - Farmers and next-gen hoping to bridge generational gaps and foster meaningful, courageous conversations. Takeaways & Action Steps - Acknowledge fear: Make it visible in family discussions. - Seek external support: Coaches, financial planners, mediators can help. - Commit to small courageous actions: Progress isn't about perfection—it's about persistence in the face of fear. - Keep communication open: Refresh plans, feelings, and goals regularly and compassionately. Quote to Remember “Unless we can name our fears, get them in the open, seek guidance and knowledge to overcome and act…fear will continue to destroy family farms.” Thanks so much for tuning in, Tracy ================================= If this episode resonated with you, please:

This episode was recorded at the 2025 Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium. Dr. Bach gives an overview of his presentation, highlighting that buffers make the rumen resistant to a decrease in pH while alkalizers immediately increase rumen pH. He prefers magnesium oxide, an alkalizer, over sodium bicarbonate, a buffer. Both are effective, but sodium bicarbonate requires a larger amount, thus taking up more room in the diet. The magnesium oxide must be of high quality and soluble in the rumen. (3:40)Dr. Richards asks if we should use magnesium oxide more as a first line of defense against acidosis. Dr. Bach notes that the very best strategy is to avoid using either additive by making a proper ration balanced in terms of amount and rate of degradation of starch. But there are many constraints in the field, so he recommends using magnesium oxide before sodium bicarbonate. For the magnesium oxide to be effective, it must be solubilized in the rumen to magnesium hydroxide, and solubility can be tested in a variety of ways to determine quality. (7:35)The panel discusses the impact of magnesium oxide in place of sodium bicarbonate on DCAD and which DCAD equation(s) should be used for calculations. Dr. Bach recommends removing sodium bicarbonate from rations containing less than 1% of the ingredient. It will have little effect on the rumen, but make room in the ration. The panel explores how this can impact farm-level economics. (12:39)Dr. Bach also mentions probiotics and their impact on rumen function. In vitro studies have shown a wide variety of modes of action and positive results. Extrapolating in vitro doses to the cow often results in unsustainable amounts of the additive needing to be fed. Applied studies at the cow level have yielded inconsistent results. (23:29)Scott asks how long Dr. Bach has been making the case for pulling sodium bicarbonate out and putting magnesium oxide in, and what kind of pushback he has received. Dr. Bach gives some of the reasons farmers have given for not wanting to make this management change. He also notes that farmers who do make the switch do not tend to go back to sodium bicarbonate. (25:18)Dr. Bach and Maimie discuss grass silage diets and grazing diets with high amounts of moisture and how best to combat acidosis symptoms with those. In diets like this, where you're not trying to make room for energy, sodium bicarbonate can be a good choice. Dr. Richards chimes in with questions about the ratio of the two ingredients; Dr. Bach indicates the ratio doesn't mean much to him. (26:16)Panelists share their take-home thoughts. (33:27)Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.  If you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll mail you a shirt.

On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah cover weather insights with Gary Lezac, Weather 20/20, for the rest of the growing season and bring another Women in the Field episode talking all things Women in Agribusiness with Svitlana Synkovska, Portfolio Director for Women in Agribusiness.Episode linksWeather 20/20 forecastsLearn more about Women in AgribusinessRegister to attend the 2025 WIA SummitWomen in the Field digital editionsContact SarahContact CurtOther episodes of FP Next, including From the Field

Tasmanian farmers receive freight relief 

Freight relief for farmers

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We were recently together at The Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade event in Mount Pleasant.  Both of us sitting down with the folks who run the event and those nearly 400 riders that took part. Rus Parker is no stranger to broadcasting. He and Ken Root started the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network with the goal of keeping the world of agribusiness top of mind.  Here we talk about the early days of the network, what he enjoys the most and share some memories along the way.  It was a pleasure to spend time with him.  Now you too can meet Russ Parker. Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.  

This episode was recorded at the 2025 Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium. Microbial protein has always been Dr. Frikins' main interest. It's the most important and consistent source of protein for the cow, with a very high amino acid content. Histidine is the only exception, but bypass protein sources high in histidine complement microbial protein well. Our assessment of microbial protein is all based on prediction models. In his presentation, Dr. Firkins talked about what we can do to have consistently high microbial protein production and how to make the best use of the models. He touched on starch and fat content as two areas of focus, emphasizing a balanced diet to achieve a balanced supply of microbial protein. (5:36)Dr. Firkins notes that about 90% of the bacteria in the rumen can't be cultured, and there is great diversity in the rumen. There's a core group of bacteria that almost every cow has that are really good at their job because they've been co-selected along with the cow for fiber digestion. The panel discusses how much the microbiome changes over time, host interactions with the microbial population, and inoculation of calves at birth and weaning. (8:47)Dr. De Souza and Dr. Faciola talk about starch associative effects and their impacts on fiber digestibility, how sugars impact the rumen and butyrate production, and the importance of butyrate in de novo milk fat synthesis. Dr. Frikins hypothesizes that when sugars improve fiber digestibility, the sugar stimulates how fiber digesters do their job. Some studies have shown an increase in rumen pH when sugars are supplemented, which may be part of the mechanism of improved fiber digestibility. However, he doesn't recommend using sugars when there is a lot of starch in the diet. (13:38)Dr. Faciola and Dr. Firkins discuss some of the finer points of the dietary starch and fiber digestibility relationship. What are you replacing when you add more starch? What is the proper amount of effective fiber in higher-starch diets? On the other hand, if you decrease starch a little bit, there might be more room for fat. Well-managed cows with adequate effective fiber can probably handle more starch. Dr. Firkins underlines that starch is more digestible than fiber and thus supports microbial protein, but an optimum level is desirable, perhaps 28-20%. (20:37)The panel talks about microbial growth efficiency and the energy-spilling mechanisms some bacteria have. Some models suggest that starch-digesting bacteria have higher maintenance energy requirements. The group then pivots to methane production and available feed additives marketed to reduce methane. Dr. Firkins notes that there is quite a bit of variability in the additives. He emphasizes that if we're using these products, we need to know and measure what's in them and have them be consistent. This is challenging due not only to variability in product, but also rumen adaptation. Dr. Firkins also reminds the audience that improving the cow's efficiency in general in a variety of ways will lead to a smaller environmental footprint. This can range from improving reproductive efficiency to understanding differences in the microbiome of cows who emit more or less methane and trying to shift microbial populations to those with lower emissions. (23:12)Dr. De Souza and Dr. Firkins discuss fatty acid supplementation and fiber digestion relationships. Dr. Firkins explains that in the microbiology literature, it's common to culture bacteria in a simple or complex medium, then add yeast culture. Interestingly, the yeast culture contains a lot of palmitic acid, which has been shown to improve fiber digestibility. He suggests the cell membrane of the bacteria is very critical. When fat supplementation depresses fiber digestibility, he suspects it's disrupting the bacterial membrane. Dr. De Souza recommends 1-2% palmitic acid in the diet for optimal results. (33:58)The panel touches on the importance and relevance of in vitro fermentation work, why histidine is the limiting amino acid in microbial protein, and Dr. Firkins' passion for protozoa. (43:08)Panelists share their take-home thoughts. (53:40)Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.  If you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll mail you a shirt.

Season 5: Episode 211As the ag tech sector matures, the industry is finally shifting its focus from flashy innovations to solving real problems on the ground. In this episode of North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak explores how the ag tech space is becoming more practical, profitable, and proven — especially when it comes to addressing the core issue that keeps most farmers up at night: labor. Joining the conversation from St. Louis, Missouri is Connie Bowen, Founding Partner of Farmhand Ventures, a venture firm focused on the future of work in U.S. agriculture.Connie shares how her background — spanning from engineering to hands-on farm work in Oregon's Willamette Valley — shaped her laser focus on labor as agriculture's most pressing challenge. She discusses how investor enthusiasm surged after high-profile acquisitions like Monsanto's purchase of Climate Corp, but notes the disconnect between capital flowing into ag tech and the slow pace of on-farm adoption. That's where Farmhand Ventures comes in — helping startups build with the farmer, not just for them.Throughout the conversation, Connie breaks down what makes an idea investable in the ag space, why founders must collaborate closely with growers and farmworkers from day one, and how including the voices of those doing the work creates smarter, more successful tools. She explains that while sustainability and climate concerns may attract outside capital, these investors often fail to understand the farmer's “hair-on-fire” problems — like labor shortages and razor-thin margins — which must be addressed first.Connie also talks about mistakes she sees ag tech startups making, including overpromising, chasing the wrong markets, or designing without true farm-level feedback. She emphasizes the importance of field trials, user input, and ongoing proof, comparing startup success to a sports team that has to earn its wins every season. Looking ahead, she predicts robotics will play an increasingly critical role in specialty crops and emphasizes the need for tech to help elevate workers into higher-value roles rather than displacing them.This episode highlights a turning point in ag tech — one where the best solutions come from close collaboration, practical thinking, and a deep respect for the realities of farm work.Learn more about Connie and Farm Ventures at https://www.farmhandventures.com/#agtech #smartfarming #agricultureNorth American Ag is devoted to highlighting the people & companies in agriculture who impact our industry and help feed the world. Subscribe at https://northamericanag.comWant to hear the stories of the ag brands you love and the ag brands you love to hate? Hear them at https://whatcolorisyourtractor.comDon't just thank a farmer, pray for one too!Send us a textAgritechnica in Hannover, Germany is held every other year, this year long-time tech writer & ag journalist Willie Vogt has put together for ag enthusiasts! The Agritechnica tour includes three days at the huge equipment and farm technology event. Learn more - https://agtoursusa.com/agritechnica.htmlSubscribe to North American Ag at https://northamericanag.com