Podcasts about agriculture research

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Are you interested in vertical farming as a future food production system? Summary of the article titled Future food-production systems: Vertical farming and controlled-environment agriculture from 2017 by Kurt Benke and Bruce Tomkins, published in the Sustainability: Science, Practice and Policy journal. This is a great preparation to our next interview with Nadun Hennayaka in episode 278 talking about urban food production systems and vertical farming. Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see how we can produce food in cities with growing populations. This article presents the opportunities and challenges of the vertical farm strategy. As the most important things, I would like to highlight 3 aspects: Despite high startup costs, vertical farming offers a sustainable solution for feeding a growing global population while mitigating the effects of climate change. Vertical farming maximizes land use by growing crops in vertically stacked layers within controlled environments, addressing the challenges of urbanization and resource scarcity. This method enhances food security by enabling year-round production, reducing water usage, and minimizing environmental impact through technologies like LED lighting and hydroponics. You can find the article through this link. Abstract: The unremitting trends of increasing population, urbanization, diminishing water supply, and continuing climate change have contributed to declining stocks of arable land per person. As land resources for agriculture decrease, policy makers are faced with the challenge of sustainability and feeding the rapidly growing world population which is projected to reach approximately 9.7 billion in 2050. Solutions for improving future food production are exemplified by urban vertical farming which involves much greater use of technology and automation for land-use optimization. The vertical farm strategy aims to significantly increase productivity and reduce the environmental footprint within a framework of urban, indoor, climate-controlled high-rise buildings. It is claimed that such facilities offer many potential advantages as a clean and green source of food, along with biosecurity, freedom from pests, droughts, and reduced use of transportation and fossil fuels. In this article, the issues involved are evaluated together with potential advantages and disadvantages. Possible implications are identified for consideration by policy makers and to facilitate further economic analysis. Connecting episodes you might be interested in: No.219R - Why bees are critical for achieving sustainable development No.220 - Interview with Simon Burt about urban farming with bees No.222 - Interview with Adam Dorr about new technologies in food production No.238 - Interview with Paul Bevan about cultivated meat production You can find the transcript through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WTF4Cities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wtf4cities.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website where the⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠showno⁠t⁠es⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠are also available. I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lesfm ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠

NuCicer: https://www.nucicer.com/Growing Pulse Crops Podcast: https://growingpulsecrops.com/If we were to re-think the food system and start with human nutrition as the goal, we would likely want food ingredients that are affordable, delicious, high in protein and high in fiber. Chickpeas fit the bill. Kathryn Cook and the team at NuCicer are developing genetics for chickpeas with more protein to make them more functional and appealing to food companies. But can they pass enough of that value back to the growers to scale?There's a lot to this story and NuCicer is taking a really interesting approach to creating the rotational crop of the future that is nutritious, delicious, affordable and profitable for farmers. Today's episode has a lot of fascinating aspects to it, all of which I think give us some interesting threads to pull on when thinking about where agriculture is headed. On the surface, NuCicer is crop genetics company working with chickpea, or what some of you might know as garbanzo bean, or others might know just as humus, arguably it's most popular processed form. The company has been able to take the protein content from 20-22% up to 30-35%, which has major ramifications for its use as a food ingredient. One of those ramifications is the obvious - more protein - but it's also a tastier source of protein and one that is rich in fiber and has fewer low value co-products, which is an interesting part of the story that we will get into. If you think this is just another meat alternative story - guess again! This is really about adding protein and fiber to foods that are currently composed of other grains or oilseeds or peas. You'll hear us use the word “fortify” which is referring to the ability to make a processed food healthier without sacrificing the eating experience. But while a big part of the story here is using science to make better foods for people, we can't lose site of the need for this to also work for farmers. Kathryn has a really interesting take on this that you'll definitely want to hear because it's a bit of a different approach from a lot of other genetics companies. Speaking of Kathryn Cook, she is a materials scientist and engineer by training, spending the first part of her career with Boeing and Meta. But she is also the daughter of Dr. Douglas Cook, a professor of plant pathology at UC Davis. Doug Cook had been working a lot with chickpeas in his research at Davis. The way Kathryn explained it to me is that when the chickpea was domesticated thousands of years ago, only a small number of seeds were brought forward in that process, so today 95% of the genetic diversity remains in the wild species. Doug Cook has been working to identify those species that are compatible with modern chickpea varieties and systematically cross pollinating to bring back some of that genetic diversity. The result is a novel library from which they can now launch new traits in the market. Part of that work started to include protein when they found dramatic difference in protein content in some of these wild species. This work caught Kathryn's attention at a time when she was considering leaving her job in materials science to pursue a startup in food and ag. The two ultimately co-founded NuCicer together to commercialize some of this research Doug was doing through a tech transfer agreement with the university. And they soon were awarded a $1M non-dilutive grant from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research to get started.

Irrigation is crucial in optimizing crop growth, nutrient uptake, and overall plant health. In this part one of a two-part episode, we will explore the agronomic value of proper irrigation. In this first half of the Yara Crop Nutrition Podcast, we are joined by irrigation experts Guillermo Valenzuela, VP of Sales and Marketing at WiseConn, and Craig Hornung, Director of Technical Services at AC-Foods, to discuss the vital role of water management in agriculture. The conversation highlights how proper irrigation not only boosts crop growth and nutrient uptake but also enhances sustainability and efficiency in farming. We examine the evolution of irrigation techniques and how advancements in technology, such as sensors, are helping growers manage water with greater precision. The discussion also touches on California's SGMA legislation and its implications for water use in agriculture.

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! The show kicks off with Dr. Phillip Lancaster answering a listener's question about feeding rye grain to cattle. Dr. Brad White continues the episode by announcing a grant the Beef Cattle Institute has received from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research. The experts conclude this edition of Cattle Chat… Continue reading Listener Question, FFAR ICASA Grant, Listener Question

In this video episode of the Yara Crop Nutrition Podcast, Dr. Rob Mikkelsen, Director of Agronomy for Yara in North America, delves into the crucial topic of nitrogen nutrition in crops. He discusses the physiological preference of most common crops for nitrate nutrition over ammonium, explaining how the ionic charge of the nitrogen molecule impacts plant growth and soil conditions. Rob highlights various research findings, including those from Dr. Dharma Pichay at Tennessee State University, demonstrating the negative effects of ammonium on a range of crops such as almonds, apricots, tobacco, strawberries, and tomatoes. He emphasizes the goal of Yara to provide optimal crop nutrition through their nitrate-based fertilizers, ensuring plants reach their full potential. Tune in to learn more about the significance of nitrate nutrition and how it can enhance crop performance.

The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research is accepting Harvest for Health Breakthrough Crop Challenge applications, and Agricultural Economic Insights says farm loan delinquencies improved in 2023.

On Friday's AOA, we start the show discussing a new collaboration between the Swine Health Information Center and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research to fund a $1 million research program to study Japanese encephalitis virus. SHIC Associate Director Dr. Lisa Becton joins us in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we learn about the National Family Farm Coalition and discuss their Farm Bill priorities with Antonio Tovar, Senior Policy Associate with NFFC. In Segment Three, we recap this week's National Ethanol Conference and discuss the latest news on E-15 with Jacqui Fatka, Lead Analyst, Farm Supply & Biofuels with CoBank. Finally in Segment Four, a final preview of Commodity Classic next week in Houston, TX with 2024 co-chair Brandon Hunnicutt.

This week we have Barney Geddes on deck for happy hour this week. Barney is both part of NDSU's faculty and a research scientist  in the microbiology department. His efforts are focused on atmospheric nitrogen fixation in both legume and cereal crops and we have a great discussion hearing his about work and knowledge in the soil microbiome. Find Barney on Twitter at @BarneyGeddesCliff Notes:00:00Introduction and Background02:29Barney's Journey to NDSU05:33The Importance of Microbiology in Agriculture06:11Research at Oxford University07:57Differences in Agriculture Research between UK and North America08:36Growing Interest in Microbiology in Agriculture11:13The Complexity of Microbiology in Agriculture12:53Improving Rhizobium Efficiency16:18Factors Affecting Rhizobium Symbiosis19:34Testing Soil Biology for Rhizobium Presence21:02Challenges in Agriculture Research23:28Rhizobium and Soil Acidity25:00Rhizobium and Nitrogen Levels27:31Rhizobium and Salinity28:51The Complexity of Microbiome Interactions32:23Rhizobium and Pulse Crops36:11Research on the Soybean Microbiome38:05Future Research on Root Nodules in Cereal Crops42:17Gene Editing and Breeding Methods45:06Growing Interest in Microbiology in Agriculture46:05The History of Genetic Modification50:06The Future of Microbiological Solutions in Agriculture53:04Advancements in Soil Microbiology Testing55:14The Importance of Soil Sampling58:21Understanding the Complexity of Soil Microbiology01:02:03The Diversity of Rhizobia in Soil01:03:59Selecting Elite Rhizobia Strains01:06:16The Evolution of Rhizobia Strains01:08:25The Importance of Soil Health Testing01:11:10The Potential for Portable Soil Testing01:14:20The Impressive Research Facilities at NDSU01:15:21The Value of NDSU's Extension System01:17:08The Future of Soybean Yields and Microbiology01:18:01The Role of Yeast in Beer Fermentation01:18:30Barney's Love for Yeast and Brewing Beer01:19:22Beer of the Evening01:20:53Different Beers and ABV Calculations01:23:11Seasonal Beer Preferences01:24:11Connect with Barney and Further Research01:25:50Closing Remarks

David James joins me today to talk about pollinators, particularly in winter.  We discuss: Supporting Pollinators in Winter Protecting habitat for overwintering pollinators Mason Bees Butterflies Xerces Society Pollinator-related research Attracting pollinators to the vegetable garden Attracting pollinators with native plants David James is an Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology at WSU's Agriculture Research and Extension Center in Prosser, Washington. He became an entomologist at 8 years old by rearing caterpillars in his English bedroom.  Find complete show notes, resources, a transcript, and more at https://evergreenthumb.mastergardenerfoundation.org/episode009/

Johnny Gunsaulis serves as the staff chair of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research & Extension office. Having grown up on a farm, Johnny brings history and authenticity to our conversation about the new Arkansas Rural Recreational Roads program and the Ag Extension office's involvement with the project. He speaks to the intersection of farmers and gravel cyclists and how both parties can continue cultivating a relationship based on respect and safety. Start planning your next gravel ride in OZ by utilizing any of these curated routes.

On this week's Hemp Podcast, Lancaster Farming talks to Saharah Moon Chapotin, executive director of the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR). the Foundation was established in the 20124 Farm Bill “We were given the unique mandate by Congress to form public private partnerships to support food and agriculture research,” she said, “really recognizing the dearth of or the decreasing amount of public funding going to agriculture research, and with the idea towards leveraging additional resources from non-federal sources, from the private sector and others.” FFAR's research spans a wide array of ag topics, Chapotin said. “We focus on the sustainability of the agriculture system itself, looking at soil and water and how farmers can have the tools they need to make good decisions around really safeguarding their environment and their agriculture systems,” she said. FFAR's research digs into food systems as well. “Thinking about what those in the food system need in order to deliver the foods that consumers need and want, the nutritious foods that they need to access at the store, thinking about processing and ingredients and the nutritional content of those foods," Chapotin said. One of the methods of raising money for research is by building consortia among universities, government, and industry players. “What is really valuable about our consortia to those industry players is that it de-risks the investment for them,' she said. “We're not counting on any one company to support all the research that would be needed to generate the outcome, say, for more sustainable agriculture. But they can co-invest and so that de-risk the investment for them. It often also gives companies a chance to collaborate with their competitor, something they would not normally do on their own.” One such consortium is the Hemp Research Consortium, which brings together such diverse partners as North Carolina state, Cornell University, Agilent Technologies, IND HEMP, and ScottsMiracle-Grow. On this episode of the podcast, we'll learn about FFAR and the work they do and how industrial hemp fits into the overall mission. Learn more about the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research https://foundationfar.org/ Learn More about FFAR's Hemp Consortium https://foundationfar.org/consortia/hemp-research-consortium/ Sign up for FFAR's newsletter https://foundationfar.org/home/newsletter-sign-up/ News Nuggets Hungry Sheep Devour Over 600 Pounds of Cannabis After Invading Greenhousehttps://www.newsweek.com/hungry-sheep-devour-over-600-pounds-cannabis-invading-greenhouse-1829170 Is hemp the superfood vegetarians have been waiting for?https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230922/Is-hemp-the-superfood-vegetarians-have-been-waiting-for.aspx GreenBuild 2023 https://informaconnect.com/greenbuild/ HempWood https://hempwood.com/ Americhanvre https://americhanvre.com/ Thanks to our Sponsors! National Hemp Association https://nationalhempassociation.org/ IND HEMPhttps://indhemp.com/

In 2017, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Nebraska Extension committed to implementing a multidisciplinary Beef Systems Initiative to develop and implement beef production systems a Nebraska. A parallel project, supported the the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research, brought together a panel of Agricultural Lenders from across Nebraska, to advise UNL researchers on financial considerations for producers who are implementing new or expanding existing operations. The panel of lenders first met in 2019, and recently reconvened from June 27-30, 2023, to assess the shifts in economic conditions and lender perspectives over the past four years. They discussed everything from the challenges posed by drought and rising inflation to the nuances of cash flow management and obstacles facing the next generation of farmers. Jay Parsons, a professor and farm and ranch management specialist with the Center for Ag Profitability here at Nebraska, was part of both discussions and joins me now to talk more about what was covered this past June when the ag lenders panel held their forums. Read more at: https://cap.unl.edu/management/ag-lenders-offer-insight-conditions-nebraska-livestock-producers.

In this episode Lisa sits down with Jonna Davis, Operations & Funds Manager from The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), to discuss her organization's talent management practices as they navigated the onset of the COVID19 pandemic and continue to navigate organizational growth.  Tune in to hear: How the COVID-19 pandemic amplified the organization's ability to put their values in practice How the organization is building in guidance and tools for staff to support an effective flow of feedback Why a science based approach was the most effective in informing the advancement of the organization's leave policies About FFAR The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) connects funders, researchers and farmers through public-private partnerships to support audacious research addressing the biggest food and agriculture challenges. FFAR's mission is to build collaborative partnerships to support audacious science addressing today's food and agriculture challenges. They envision a world in which pioneering, collaborative science provides every person access to affordable, nutritious food grown on thriving farms. Learn more about FFAR on their website. About Jonna Jonna Davis joined the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) in November 2021 as the operations and impact director, responsible for enhancing operations and assessing the impact of FFAR's research funding. After spending over a decade in global development, she joined FFAR with a desire to apply her experience to impactful work in the United States. She's especially interested in the intersection of agriculture and climate change. Read Jonna's full bio. About Lisa Driven to serve the often-overlooked people management needs for the social impact sector, Lisa set out to build a market where one didn't exist. She founded Nonprofit HR, the leading talent management firm in the country that works exclusively with the nonprofit sector. Read Lisa's full bio. About Switch The Switch offers access to Nonprofit HR's talent management knowledge presented by our expert consultants, media partners, and guests from across the social impact sector. For over 20 years, Nonprofit HR has produced content that illuminates critical, timely and insightful knowledge for leaders of social impact organizations. Insights from this podcast shine light on the full talent management lifecycle, from employee attraction to organizational culture, engagement, performance management and retention.  

Federal funding for agriculture research has fallen by a third over the past two decades, sinking to 1970s-era levels. Researchers worry that could hinder the country's ability to maintain the domestic food supply in the midst of climate change.

On this episode of the TopSoil Podcast, Mitchell sits down with Ellie Ellis, a PhD Candidate in the fellowship program at the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research at Colorado State University. Together, they discussed carbon measurement, soil health data, and opportunities for carbon models and carbon intensity metrics. To learn more about Ellie's research, email info@continuum.ag.Mitchell HoraContinuum Ag | Founder & CEOWebsiteFacebookTwitterLinkedInEllie EllisFoundation for Food and Agriculture Research | Fellowship ProgramTwitterLinkedIn

Nature is constantly seeking equilibrium through self-regulation and regeneration. Humans, on the other hand, have been depleting Earth's resources, and cities, the fastest growing environment on the planet, have become the epitome of this self-defeating behaviour. We no longer feel accountable for the water we drink, or the heatwaves and floods that are becoming increasingly present.In this episode we explore how the power of nature must help repair and regenerate cities and their residents.“We need to think, build and behave in cycles as ecosystems do,” says Laura Shiels. This means observing and understanding water, nutrients, minerals and all living organisms, and incorporating their processes into our technologies. Fort Collins in Colorado, US, has mitigated flooding through green spaces that naturally absorb water - and also attract deer, rabbits and birds. Shanghai wetlands in China use nature to clean and manage water pollution.Government needs to mainstream and incentivise nature - even if this means making a U-turn on existing policies. Examples include beekeeping, pollinator gardens and growing native foods and medicinal species on roofs and walls.Then there is innovation. Utilising plants' ability to efficiently capture sunlight and energy could eliminate the mining of finite resources. At the end of their lifecycle, these bio-based solar panels would decompose into their natural substances.Richard James MacCowan sees not just an impact on individuals' health and wellbeing, but also on the health system. “I want to value the benefits [of nature] to the reduction in, say, the need for people to go to the doctor,” he says.If we learn from nature, we will allow urban ecosystems - including the humans within them - to thrive rather than struggle to survive.Speakers:Richard James MacCowan, Founder and Creative Director,  Biomimicry Innovation LabLaura Shiels, SVP of Agriculture: Research, Education & Community Outreach, VidaLuz Development

The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research's hemp research consortium is doing great work for the industrial hemp industry. FFAR, as it's known, is bringing the best and brightest to do coordinated research on hemp and Dr. David Suchoff at NC State is helping to lead the way. Want to know more about the National Hemp Growers Cooperative and our commitment to building wealth for our members through regenerative agriculture and sustainable development? https://nationalhempcoop.us/ (Check out our website) to learn more.

Tracey Allen and Ruhani Aggarwal discuss the outlook for agri markets after the collapse in prices in June and July. The confluence of macro headwinds from decadal highs in the US dollar, rising recessionary risks and fears of a return to COVID lockdowns in China, to sharp losses across crude oil markets have continued to override ags markets fundamentals and associated weather-related production threats this week. Material progress towards mobilizing the grain and oilseeds stored at Ukraine's Black Sea ports appears to have been made during discussions between military delegations from Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the United Nations on Wednesday in Istanbul. This apparent agreement is not an indication of a normalization in Ukrainian export flows but certainly a step in the right direction for global food supplies.   Speakers Tracey Allen, Head of Agriculture Research, J.P. Morgan Ruhani Aggarwal, Global Commodities Research, J.P. Morgan   This podcast was recorded on July 15, 2022. This communication is provided for information purposes only. Institutional clients can view the related report at https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-4146561-0 and https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-4145982-0 for more information; please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures. © 2022 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved.  

NDSU microbiologist Barney Geddes was 1 of 9 recipients in the country to receive a $450k New Innovator in Food & Agriculture Research award from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research. He's studying the relationship between legumes and rhizobia in hopes of helping to move the ability to create nitrogen into cereal crops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers, ranchers and scientists will be working together to come up with farm-level practices to address climate change and chip away at greenhouse gas emissions. Allison Thomson is the Ag Mission program director for the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research. Her goal is to make agriculture net-negative for greenhouse gas emissions. Thomson says for the science to be meaningful it has to involve the farmers and ranchers who use that information. "We'll involve them not just as study subjects but involve them in the beginning on helping to design the research. Understanding from the start, what are their questions? We know a lot of these climate smart practices are not new ideas, things like cover crops or reducing tillage," says Thomson. "And farmers are aware that these strategies can be helpful. So, the challenge is really understanding from the farmers at the beginning what is the barrier to doing that? There are a lot of different things that could limit the farmer or rancher's ability to take up some of these practices." Ag data is fragmented and kind of all-over the place so they will be creating an “integration hub” website to connect farmers with scientists. She says the goal is to organize all that informational data. "We are intending to invest in developing an infrastructure for that that all of the scientists, all of the Extensions, all of the tool developers can use to accelerate their efforts and be able to really dig in and understand what is known, and use that to inform their tool development, which will be what's used directly by the farmers," she explains. "So, think of it as instead of creating a new boat that everybody has to use, we want to lift all the boats that are already there, and help farmers get the information through the channels they already get their information from." Thomson says they hope to have the infrastructure ready to go in a couple of years.

Today's episode features Bashira Muhammad, founder of Zoom Out Mycology as she talks about “Driving Sustainability with Fungi!” Zoom Out Mycology is a fungi farm based in Southern Oregon.   Their mission is to apply mycology towards a sustainable future.When asked “How does fungi save the planet,” Bashira lists “so many ways!”  She and her team focus on medicinal mushroom teas for holistic health, small batch sawdust production so their local community can grow their own food, and community education. They grow 18 different species. Bashira also leads a Western SARE Farmer/Rancher project, Mushroom Farming Research and Education to Bring Greater Equity and Diversity to the Food System. This project  educates farmers about outdoor reishi mushroom cultivation and researches the most water efficient ways to grow reishi mushrooms.         

Fishing is a big industry in the Northwest, but scientists say only about 30-40% of a fish is consumed by humans. Mostly the byproduct is thrown away or sold for pet food filler. At the Oregon State University Seafood Lab in Astoria, researchers are hard at work to change that with the help of a grant from a national food and agriculture research foundation. OSU Food Science and Technology professor Jung Kwon says she hopes the project proves it's feasible to use fish byproducts into tasty food for humans, with the potential for both reducing food waste and helping with global hunger. She joins us as well as Tim Kurt, the Scientific Program Director with the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research, who says the potential for sustainable aquaculture has yet to be fully realized.

Kimberly A. Reed just finished up a 2-year term as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Export- Import Bank of the United States (EXIM - https://www.exim.gov). She was the first woman to lead EXIM in the agency's 87-year history, was the first recipient of EXIM's highest honor, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Award, and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 2019 on a strong bi-partisan basis. EXIM provides loans, guarantees, and export credit insurance for the export of U.S. goods and services from enterprises ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses in a multitude of sectors including infrastructure, power, agriculture, transportation/aviation, health care, commodities, industrial, and technology. Ms. Reed was recognized for successfully navigating Congress to re-open EXIM after four years of dormancy and transforming the mission and impact of the 515-person independent federal agency. Ms. Reed also spearheaded EXIM's historic, longest-ever Congressional re-authorization of seven years and a significant new mandate, the Program on China and Transformational Exports, which focuses on industries including biomedical sciences, biotechnology, wireless communication (5G), renewable energy, financial technologies, artificial intelligence, and the space industry. Prior to EXIM, Ms. Reed spent her career working at senior levels in both the public and private sectors. Ms. Reed served as President of the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation where she worked with multi-national food, agriculture, and nutrition companies to understand consumer insights, communicate the science, and increase U.S. sales and exports. At the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Ms. Reed headed the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, where she oversaw the award of $4 billion in tax credits, loans, and grants to financial institutions and economic development groups investing in distressed communities across the nation. Ms. Reed also served as Senior Advisor to U.S. Treasury Secretaries John Snow and Henry Paulson, as well as counsel to three committees in the U.S. House of Representatives—Ways and Means, Government Reform and Oversight, and Education and the Workforce Committees, where she focused on Congressional investigations, oversight, and reform of federal agencies. She was also Vice President for Financial Markets Policy at Lehman Brothers in New York. Recognized as one of the “100 Women Leaders in STEM,” Washingtonian's “Most Powerful Women in Washington,” and West Virginia Executive's “Lawyers and Leaders,“ Ms. Reed previously served on the Boards of the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Impact Movement, American Swiss Foundation, National Coalition for Food and Agriculture Research, Tax Coalition, and West Virginia Wesleyan College. She was the first woman elected as Chair of the Republican National Lawyers Association and is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Ms. Reed earned her J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law and B.S. in biology from West Virginia Wesleyan College. She is a Certified Association Executive (CAE), earned a Professional Certificate in Finance from the New York Institute of Finance, and, with a passion for travel, she has visited more than one hundred countries.

Research is crucial for the advancement of agriculture. However, research solutions must also be feasible for the farmers who will be implementing them. This episode, Heather Hampton+Knodle will discuss her many hats in the worlds of agriculture, policy, and research solutions, as well as her journey as a farmer and research collaborator. Tune in to learn: How getting everyone in the room together can benefit agriculture How precision agriculture is opening new doors for collaborative research What factors farmers consider when implementing solutions Why you need to leave pride at the door If you would like to find transcripts for this episode or sign up for our newsletter, please visit our website: http://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/ Contact us at podcast@sciencesocieties.org or on Twitter @FieldLabEarth if you have comments, questions, or suggestions for show topics, and if you want more content like this don't forget to subscribe. If you would like to reach out to Heather, you can find her here: heather@farmfuture.us Resources CEU Quiz: Coming soon ASA, CSSA, SSSA Annual Meeting: https://www.acsmeetings.org/ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Task Force for Reviewing the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the United States: https://www.fcc.gov/task-force-reviewing-connectivity-and-technology-needs-precision-agriculture-united-states FCC Precision Ag Task Force – Accelerating Broadband Deployment Interim Report: https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/precision-ag-accelerating-deployment-wg-interim-report-03122021.pdf FCC Precision Ag Task Force – Data and Mapping Working Group Interim Report: https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/precision-ag-mapping-wg-report-10282020.pdf FCC Precision Ag Task Force – Examining Current and Future Connectivity Demand for Precision Agriculture Interim Report: https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/precision-ag-connectivity-demand-wg-report-10282020.pdf FCC Precision Ag Task Force—Adoption & Jobs Work Group: https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/precision-ag-adoption-jobs-wg-adoption-07222020.pdf Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research (authorizing legislation founded 1993, funded 1995, reorganized due to no state funding 2010): https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1689&ChapterID=40 Illinois CFAR Strategic Research Initiative example of FarmDoc: https://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/about/about-us-20th-anniversary Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research: https://foundationfar.org/ Farm Journal Foundation: https://www.farmjournalfoundation.org/ Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE) Initiative: https://ripe.illinois.edu/ Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS): https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/site/national/home/ Join the American Society of America: https://www.agronomy.org/membership/become-a-member Join the Crop Science Society of America: https://www.crops.org/membership/become-a-member Join the Soil Science Society of America: https://www.soils.org/membership/become-a-member/ American Agri-Women: https://americanagriwomen.org/ Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) Program: https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/what-is-ceo  and https://www.montgomeryceo.com The American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America host a premier scientific international Annual Meeting and you are invited to join us. Convene with thousands of other scientific leaders from industry, government agencies, and academic institutions in Salt Lake City, Utah, November 7-10, or virtually, whichever you are most comfortable with. The Societies' Annual Meeting is the premier opportunity for professionals working in agronomic, crop, soil, and related sciences to hear about the latest research, meet and learn from their peers, expand their knowledge base, and take advantage of networking opportunities to enhance their careers. Visit www.acsmeetings.org to learn more! Field, Lab, Earth is copyrighted to the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

The Glen Manor property has been in Jeff White's family since 1901. However, it was Jeff who saw the potential that the family property had as an ideal site for a vineyard. He planted his first vines at Glen Manor Vineyards in 1995.  A mere 1.2 acres of Sauvignon Blanc.  At the time Jeff was working for and learning about winegrowing from Jim Law at Linden Vineyards.  He would sell his grapes to Jim for a number of years until he ultimately  planted additional vines and started to produce his own wine with the 2007 vintage. His wines are among the best grown today in Virginia and Jeff, who insist he is just a farmer, is widely respected throughout the Virginia wine industry and his wines are an example of why Virginia is one of the most exciting emerging wine regions in the world.HIGHLIGHTS OF THE INTERVIEW:a). Jeff explains why he left the defense industry where he was working to move to his families farm and work with his father on his Christmas Tree business and his grandfathers Cattle farm.  The same farm that he would later plant a vineyard and become a winegrower.b). Jeff chronicles how he was able to get a summer intern position with Professor Tony Wolf at the Agriculture Research and Extension Center near Winchester not far from his families property and the influence that had on him.c). Next he describes how he managed to get Jim Law at Linden Vineyards to take him on as his assistant and he would ultimately worked at Linden for 12 years.d). Jeff answers my question about a possible generational pass at Glen Manor by explaining that his niece Ashleigh White is now working closely with him in the vineyards and he hopes that she will carry on the family name when the time comes for him to slow down.e). Jeff explains the importance of elevation for vineyard sites in Virginia. Glen Manor is at 1400 ft.f). When I asked him what varietal he is excited about he speaks to just recently  planting Nebbiolo and is optimistic about the future of making wine from it.Much, much more.  Listen below.  You can also read the text transcript attached.  

Các trưởng lão thổ dân và Chủ sở hữu truyền thống đang yêu cầu các nông dân bảo đảm với các cộng đồng các khu vực sông rằng hệ thống nước của họ sẽ vẫn giữ được vẻ nguyên sơ và nguyên vẹn, khi việc trồng bông đang mở rộng ở Lãnh thổ phía Bắc.

African scientists across the continent are hopeful that gene editing is a tool that can support Africa's food security by helping to increase crop productivity, enhance nutrition and make crops more resilient to climate change. Gene editing research is already being used to improve major staple foods in Africa, such as maize, sorghum, wheat, cassava, yam, sweet potato and banana, among others, and the research results are promising. In this session, Andrew Kiggundu, project manager of Virus Resistant Cassava for Africa (VIRCA) at Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, will be discussing gene editing with James Karanja, KALRO; John Odipio, NARO Uganda, and Rose Harriet Okech, IITA-Kenya. The three scientists are working in various capacities to advance gene editing research in Africa. They will discuss opportunities and anticipated challenges as they use this tool in developing improved and climate resilient crops for Africa.

The Indonesia Council Open Conference (ICOC) 2021 is special because it is open to everyone and always promotes Australia-Indonesia friendship through scholarship. How can you participate? - Indonesia Council Open Conference (ICOC) 2021 menjadi spesial karena terbuka untuk semua orang dan selalu mempromosikan persahabatan Australia-Indonesia melalui beasiswa. Bagaimana Anda dapat berpartisipasi?

Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Robert Jinkerson, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at UC Riverside. Robert shares the benefits of urban agriculture and how he's working to meet future global food needs by growing tiny tomatoes. He's been awarded the New Innovator Grant from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and is part of a team at UCR which has been awarded a NASA Space Biology grant to further this research. For more information, visit UCR.edu

Η κυβέρνηση της ΝΝΟ ανακοίνωσε χρηματοδότηση ύψους 50 εκατομμυρίων δολαρίων για την αντιμετώπιση της έξαρσης τρωκτικών, λίγες μέρες μετά από το χαρακτηρισμό της από δύο εκ των πλέον σημαντικών αγροτικών ομάδων πίεσης ως «κρίση οικονομικής και δημόσιας υγείας».

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat!  Please click on any links below to be taken to sources mentioned in the podcast. Keep an eye out for news regarding the podcast on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 4:19 Animal agriculture research funding opportunities 9:12  Raising replacement heifers vs. purchasing them 16:16 Generic antimicrobials 24:33 Deworming strategies for internal… Continue reading Animal Agriculture Research, Replacement Heifers, Generic Antimicrobials, Deworming Strategies

The science of agriculture is at the forefront of good policy, and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research is doing cutting edge research to deepen our knowledge about agriculture. Healthy soil is the foundation for healthy food, fiber and land. Listen in on a conversation with soil health expert Lakisha Odom and Chad Ellis on our latest “Beyond the Fence Line” podcast.

This week's Open Mic guest is Dr. Sally Rockey, executive director for the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research. Born from the 2014 Farm Bill, FFAR is tasked with finding matching funds for research in the food production system from the nation's farms to consumer's plates. While research is targeted in six different challenge areas, Rockey says climate and nutrition are themes that cross much of the foundation's overall focus. Rockey says agriculture is the only industry that can actually limit the extent of climate change. FFAR intends to provide research farmers can use to make science-based decisions to increase productivity and help the environment. FFAR and the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action recently announced that PepsiCo has joined the AgMission initiative to reduce greenhouse gasses in agriculture as a founding partner.

In this week's episode, we get the latest on drought conditions and projects from NDSU Extension Climatologist F. Adnan Akyüz, Ph.D. We also take a tour through the Red River Valley and talk sugarbeet planting with Joe Hastings, General Agronomist for American Crystal Sugar Company, Mike Metzger, Vice President of Agriculture & Research at Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative, and Todd Geselius, Vice President of Agriculture at Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative.  Connect with the host Mike Spieker at mspieker@agweek.com or on Twitter @Beet_Reporter. 

After a 2020 calendar year in which it seems like we were always asking, "What next?", we take a look at what the future holds for America's corn industry with the President of the NCGA, John Linder. Linder is a fifth-generation farmer from the little town of Edison, Ohio. Prior to his elevation to the role of President, John served as the Corn Board liaison to the Market Access Action Team, on the Resolutions Committee and chaired the Finance and Engaging Members Committees. He also represented NCGA at the National Coalition for Food and Agriculture Research and the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center. Together with association CEO Jon Doggett, they'll discuss new demand generation opportunities, why it's important to get new growers involved with the NCGA, and what Commodity Classic is going to look like in a pandemic year.

The grant of $500,000 from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research will focus on breeding crops for nutritional content.

Today – we talk about the importance of agriculture research funding. Our guest today is one of the most insightful people I know, Dr. Sally Rockey, the inaugural Executive Director of the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR). Prior to this role, Sally was a leader in federal research, overseeing the operations of the extramural research programs in both agriculture and biomedicine. She spent almost twenty years with the US Department of Agriculture, where she held several positions within the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service including head of Competitive Research Grants and Chief Information Officer. From there, she spent eleven years with the National Institutes of Health (NIH). As the NIH Deputy Director for Extramural Research, she led the operations of the world’s largest extramural research program. Returning to her roots in agriculture, she has seen FFAR through its startup phase and witnessed it grow into a significant force in the agriculture research community through the development of innovative private-public research partnerships. Rockey received her doctorate degree in entomology from the Ohio State University and did postgraduate work at University of Wisconsin. She has devoted her career to improving people’s lives through research and continues this mission today.

La conquista dello spazio ha come frontiera futura l'arrivo su Marte, ma per compiere viaggi di questo tipo le sfide sono molteplici, e non da ultimo viene il problema di come mangiare.

LaKisha Odom is Scientific Program Director (Soil Health) at The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research. A non-profit organization funded by the Farm Bill, FFAR is helping to fund the scientific research behind healthy soil practices so that more farmers can make the transition to regenerative agriculture and long-term sustainability and resilience.

This week marks a “difficult” time in Alberta for the public sector working in agriculture. By the end of this week, it’s estimated that over 250 people will have lost — or will be in the process of losing — their jobs with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, with the layoffs being on the agriculture side.... Read More

Politics have had a significant impact on agriculture research in Alberta. The government in that province changed hands with the New Democrats taking power in 2015 and then new United Conservative Party winning the election in 2019. It has been a stressful time for those involved in research. A new organization called Results Driven Agriculture Research or RDAR has been given the responsibility of guiding Alberta's ag research priorities to ensure they reflect the needs of farmers, ranchers, and others in the agriculture industry, I'll speak with RDAR board chair Dr. David Chalack about this new entity and its role in promoting beneficial research for the ag sector. Prairie honey producers take great pride in their pure product but the fake honey showing up on store shelves is hurting their bottom line. Fake honey is being blamed for a dramatic drop in prices dating back to 2015 and it has been pushing the limits of beekeepers in Canada. In fact, prices were so low producers were not making enough money to even cover their costs. Tim Wendell of Wendell Honey Farm has felt the impact. Their operation includes sites in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Wendell will explain where this fake honey is coming from and how consumers can support this important industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What changes may have to happen so a derailment of our food supply never happens again? The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences recently hosted a webinar to cover the recent woes of America’s Food Supply System. 00:00 - Sustaining Our Food Supply Chain - Kurt Loudenback, CEO and owner of Grand Prairie Foods, Dr. Sally Rockey, Executive Director of the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research and Mike Townsley, Chairman, Bob Evans Farms/Post Refrigerated Retail 23:50 - "To the Beat of Agriculture", Richard Cocks talks about a new Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation scholarship in his name 32:20 - Leah Curtis shares important info about home butchering in "Legal with Leah" 42:20 - Hear how Northeast Ohio county Farm Bureaus are part of a 9,000 pound pork donation.

Today Dr. LaKisha Odom joins us on the podcast. Dr. Odom is a Scientific Program Director at the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research where she pursues her commitment to promoting the use of innovative science, collective impact, and the development of public private partnerships to tackle today’s complex challenges in food and agriculture. She is also extremely committed to cultivating increased diversity in a new generation of food and agriculture scientists. At FFAR, Dr. Odom spearheads scientific direction of the Soil Health challenge area and manages a portfolio of projects that address issues in sustainable water management, plant efficiency, ecosystem services, crop pest and disease detection, and developing the next generation of food and agricultural leaders. Dr. Odom received her B.S. in Environmental Science from Tuskegee University, her M.A. in Environmental Resource Policy from The George Washington University and her Ph.D. in Integrative Biosciences from Tuskegee University. https://foundationfar.org/

Berawal dari meneliti apel, peneliti yang kini juga menjadi pebisnis, Dr Vincent Candrawinata, menciptakan teknologi ekstraksi apel bebas kimia pertama kalinya di dunia dan berhasil mengamankan kontrak senilai $5 juta dengan raksasa supermarket Woolworths melalui bisnis vitaminnya.

Dr. LaKisha Odom is the Scientific Program Director for the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research. With partnerships at the core of her work, Dr. Odom oversees the Soil Health Initiative, an example of how organizations can leverage their expertise and learnings to accelerate the adoption of soil health practices.   Episode show notes

Today is part two of our interview with Sally Rockey, Executive Director of the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research and Erin Fitzgerald, CEO of US Farmers and Ranchers Alliance. We’re going to hear their insights while we listen back to three interviews from the "Foster Our Future” event in Washington DC earlier this month. Meredith Ellis of G Bar C Ranch, Isaya Kisekka of the University of CA-Davis and Dr. Gene Lester, National Program Director USDA-ARS.

Today’s edition is a very special one that you do not want to miss – and we urge your colleagues and friends to listen to as well. On February 5th the second “Foster Our Future” event was held in Washington DC; so we packed up our gear and headed to the Ronald Reagan Building to interview seven of the leaders of US Agriculture and have them share with us what is on their minds and look into their crystal ball and tell us what they see for the future. I’m joined by Sally Rockey, Executive Director of the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research, who created and hosted “Foster our Future” and our own Erin Fitzgerald, CEO of US Farmers and Ranchers Alliance – both here to discuss the insights that our Agriculture leaders shared. We'll also discuss the other big new from “Foster Our Future”, a new Ag-climate partnership was announced between the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research, the World Farmers Organization and USFRA.

In this episode, we chat with Lisa Granadino, Vice President of U.S. Technology Development. Learn about the extensive research that goes into developing recommendations for management and placement of new commercial agricultural products.

This episode was previously published, but there was an issue with the audio. This issue has been corrected! The episode is my coverage of the 6th science pub at Salt Hill Pub in Lebanon, NH. Two experts discussed soil health, organic farming, aquaponics, GMOs, and rice. There is so much to learn about what we eat and this episode only scratches the surface. I hope you enjoy!

Dave Herring is the executive director of Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment, a demonstration farm, training center, and campground on 600 acres of preserved coastal land in Freeport, Maine. In this episode, he talks to host Lisa Held about a new initiative —OpenTEAM—launched in collaboration with partners like Stonyfield Organic and the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research. Herring outlines a vision for the project in which farmers will utilize the platform to build up data that can then be used to improve regenerative agriculture practices, to ultimately help mitigate climate change. The Farm Report is a Heritage Radio Network show, recorded live on Full Service Radio at the LINE Hotel in Adams Morgan, Washington DC.Photo Courtesy of Wolfe's Neck Center.The Farm Report is powered by Simplecast. 

Emily Duncan talks about her research on Precision Agriculture in Ontario. From interviews with grain farmers, dairy farmers, and precision agriculture technology retailers she found potential social consequences of digital data-gathering technologies in agriculture. More information: https://ontariograinfarmer.ca/2018/12/01/the-consequences-of-new-technology/

We, 192 delegates from 21 African countries attended the 2018 Regional Policy Dialogue convened through a collaborative partnership between the Food, Agriculture and Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN), the Graca Machel Trust (GMT), the Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS), and the Centre for Coordination of Agriculture Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA). The delegates represented the following stakeholder groupings attending the 2018 regional Policy Dialogue: 24 (13%) Government representatives; 6 (3%) Intergovernmental Organizations; 66 (34%) Civil Society; 29 (15%) Research Institutions; 10 (5%) Private Sector; 11 (6%); Farmer Organisations; 5 (3%) Donors; and 34 (18%) not disclosed. With regard to specialised groups 40 (21%) Youth and 77 (40%) Women attended the 2018 Regional Policy Dialogue. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/connectingminds/support

We, 192 delegates from 21 African countries attended the 2018 Regional Policy Dialogue convened through a collaborative partnership between the Food, Agriculture and Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN), the Graca Machel Trust (GMT), the Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS), and the Centre for Coordination of Agriculture Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA). The delegates represented the following stakeholder groupings attending the 2018 regional Policy Dialogue:  24      (13%) Government representatives;  6      (3%) Intergovernmental Organizations;       66      (34%) Civil Society;       29      (15%) Research Institutions;       10      (5%) Private Sector;       11      (6%); Farmer Organisations;       5      (3%) Donors; and 34      (18%) not disclosed.  With regard to specialised groups 40 (21%) Youth and 77 (40%) Women attended the 2018 Regional Policy Dialogue. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/connectingminds/support

Dr. Pamela Marrone is the founder and CEO of Marrone Bio Innovations, a company dedicated to finding practical, sustainable pest management solutions that are safe for people as well as the environment. She is also the founding Chair and former board member of the Biopesticides Industry Alliance, a cluster of over a hundred biopesticide and related companies. She currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research as well as a member of the Board of Trustees for Cornell University.   Today, Dr. Pamela shares the mission behind Marrone Bio Innovations and how their products help farmers through environmentally-safe pest management solutions. She describes what drew her to founding the company and explains why biopesticides are critical for tomorrow’s world. She also enlighten us on the technical aspect of their products and provides examples of how their products can help farmers.   “There's a lot more science and technology behind today's biological products, so they are better than they have been in the past.” - Pamela Marrone       This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:    What the "biologicals" category is all about Why are chemical solutions still preferred over biologicals? Why "snake oil" products are all but gone. Limitations on biological pesticides. How they produce biological products. What it takes to get approval of their product. How they design their products according to storage, use, and user. How the agriculture and pest control industry has changed over recent decades. What are molluscicides and how do they work? The future products of Marrone Bio.   Pamela Marrone’s Words of Wisdom: Organic farming is difficult because of weed control, so expect biological weed control products to be a household name in the future. Many farmers are also fishermen, hence the need for solutions to water infestations. There are different residue rules between export and not export.   Connect with Dr. Pamela Marrone:   Marrone Bio Innovations LinkedIn Check Out Our Sponsor for the “Sustainability at Scale” Series   Have you ever heard of Marrone’s BIO WITH BITE? Marrone Bio Innovation offers crop pest protection for the modern organic and conventional production systems. To make sure every grower using their products realize the best possible return on investment, Marrone invests time and resources to thoroughly test and demonstrate the efficacy of those new state of the art products. With serious trial data to back it up! You can see more and connect directly with Marrone by visiting them at www.marronebio.com Marrone is very proud to support The Future Of Agriculture blog series on sustainability in agriculture with Tim Hammerich.   We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.      Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter  AgGrad on Facebook  AgGrad on LinkedIn  AgGrad on Instagram   

Dr. Sally Rockey, who in 2015 became the inaugural Executive Director Executive Director of the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR), talks to Innovators host Joann Fax about the importance of innovation and the food research enterprise. She also gives some advice to young people who want to break into and make a difference in the food and agriculture industry. Innovators is a podcast production of Harris Search Associates and is produced by Grant Burkhardt. *The views and opinions shared by guests or hosts on the podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the organizations they represent.*

This week's guest on Open Mic is Dr. Sally Rockey, Executive Director for the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research. The FFAR was established in the 2014 Farm Bill to further the work of the Department of Agriculture by identifying potential immediate and long term researchable questions that could bring stability and growth to the nation's food supply as well as find matching funds to maximize taxpayer dollars in research. As the Senate Ag Committee focuses on the farm bill research title this week, the FFAR will make its case for reauthorization in the upcoming farm bill to continue efforts to build partnerships asking the right questions for solutions to propel the ag industry forward.

The theme for this year’s GIS Day is “Academic Enhancement using Geographical Information Systems” at Prairie View A&M University. Find out what GIS is all about and how students can use this skill to find the most rewarding and lucrative careers put to practical use in some of the most routine aspects of everyday life. Everybody at some point has had to ask themselves "Where in the World Am I?" GIS is the answer so tune in to this show and learn more about the subject and the 2010 GIS Day on the campus of PVAMU. Visit http://pvcep.pvamu.edu for more information or to register for this event.

The theme for this year’s GIS Day is “Academic Enhancement using Geographical Information Systems” at Prairie View A&M University. Find out what GIS is all about and how students can use this skill to find the most rewarding and lucrative careers put to practical use in some of the most routine aspects of everyday life. Everybody at some point has had to ask themselves "Where in the World Am I?" GIS is the answer so tune in to this show and learn more about the subject and the 2010 GIS Day on the campus of PVAMU. Visit http://pvcep.pvamu.edu for more information or to register for this event.