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Ron Geis, a Nebraska native turned proud Iowan, who's spent decades advancing agriculture in multiple ways — from working in crop protection with Corteva Agriscience, to helping run a family cow-calf operation, to mentoring the next generation of ag leaders.Ron reflects on growing up on a dairy farm and how those early mornings and hard lessons shaped his outlook on life and work. He shares what it's been like to witness — and contribute to — the evolution of crop protection technology throughout his career. His background in agricultural education also shines through, offering insight into how he communicates with growers and supports Corteva's mission across Iowa and beyond.But it's not all business — we get to know Ron on a personal level, too. He opens up about working alongside his wife on their cattle operation, camping adventures in their “hotel on wheels,” and the joy his grandchildren bring to his life. Ron even shares what advice he'd pass along to young people considering a career in agriculture.As always, we wrap up with a fun either/or round, and Ron leaves us with thoughtful advice as we all look ahead to the 2025 season. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/
Hybrid corn is largely to thank for the massive yield increases we've seen in that crop over the past century. But attempts at hybrid wheat have never yielded the same results.
Agriculture has the opportunity to be a renewable source of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), but some argue that this will take production away from food.
In this episode of The Intentional Agribusiness Leader, Mark sits down with Justin Stewart, U.S. Sales Leader for Corteva Agriscience's Turf & Ornamental division. With over two decades of experience in agriculture, specialty markets, and team development, Justin shares what it takes to lead with intention—from asking better questions to creating a culture where people can lead themselves. His grounded, servant-hearted leadership style and strategic mindset offer valuable insight for anyone looking to elevate their impact.Key TakeawaysIntentional Leadership Begins with Self-AwarenessJustin highlights how the best leaders know themselves first—understanding what makes them tick and how that shapes the way they lead others.The Shift from Hero to GuideTrue leadership isn't about having all the answers; it's about equipping others to step into their own leadership. Justin shares how this mindset shift can transform teams.Ask Better Questions, Get Better OutcomesWhether with clients or team members, Justin emphasizes the power of curiosity. Questions like “What does success look like for you?” can open doors to better strategy and deeper connection.Creating a Culture Where People Lead Themselves Empowering others doesn't mean backing off—it means setting clear expectations, modeling consistency, and giving people room to rise.Stay Hungry, Stay HumbleJustin's leadership is rooted in both grit and grace. He believes you can pursue excellence without ego and lead with authority while staying approachable.Notable Quotes“You can't lead others well if you're not leading yourself first.” – Justin Stewart“The best leaders help others step up, not just fall in line.” – Justin Stewart“Curiosity is the most underused leadership tool.” – Justin Stewart“Culture isn't what you say—it's what you consistently do.” – Justin Stewart“Sometimes the best leadership move is to ask a better question, not give a better answer.” – Justin StewartAction StepsReflect: Where are you leading from assumption instead of curiosity?Ask yourself: “What's one question I can ask today that would help someone grow?”Practice consistency in small things—this is where culture is truly built.Empower your team by modeling self-leadership and encouraging ownership.Take inventory of where you might be trying to “save” your team instead of equipping them.Listen If You Are:A leader seeking to build an empowered, self-led teamA sales professional wanting to deepen your client relationshipsA coach, mentor, or manager in ag or specialty marketsLooking to grow in self-awareness and servant leadershipCurious about how intentionality drives long-term success in agribusinessIf this episode resonated with you, join us at the next Thriving Leader Event — where intentional leadership goes from theory to practice. Connect with like-minded leaders and build the clarity, confidence, and capacity you need to grow your people and business.
Branded? Or generic? Sometimes, the answer is obvious. Sometimes, there is no answer. Corteva Agriscience national field sales leader Justin Stewart breaks down what can be a contentious topic with decades of perspective.
Postemergence scouting plays a critical role in protecting your yield potential, and knowing what to look for — and when — can make all the difference. In this episode, we're joined by Joe Bolte, Market Development Specialist at Corteva Agriscience, to talk through the key things farmers should be watching for once their corn and soybeans are up and growing. Joe walks us through how to evaluate the effectiveness of your preemergence herbicide program and explains how to identify early signs of weed escapes, insect pressure, and disease threats like tar spot.We also explore how weather patterns, herbicide timing, and canopy development influence scouting decisions and treatment options. Joe introduces two of Corteva's latest postemergence herbicide offerings — Kyro® for corn and Enversa™ for soybeans — and explains how they provide flexible tank-mix options and help manage herbicide-resistant weed populations. Whether you're walking your fields, using drones, or leveraging scouting apps, Joe shares practical tips to help you stay proactive instead of reactive.From stand counts and weed ID to fungicide application timing, this episode is packed with agronomic insights designed to help you make better in-season decisions. Don't miss this conversation on how to keep your fields clean and your yields protected as the season progresses. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/
With more than 65% of U.S. soybean acres planted to Enlist E3 soybeans, farmers across the country have found great success with the Enlist weed control system from Corteva Agriscience. Nebraska farmer Grady Johnson, owner at 37-Ag, tells Brownfield he's switched to Enlist E3® soybeans and is excited about his weed control program for the 2025 season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Corn is a cornerstone of modern agricultural food production, particularly in North America. Humans have selectively bred such crops over generations to create better yields, improved appearance and flavor and enhanced disease resistance. However, what if we could skip these arduous rounds of selective breeding and improve a crop's stability and reliability regardless? Deep within the genetic blueprint of every maize kernel, scientists are aiming to achieve just this. In a recent groundbreaking study, Dr. Jon Reinders of Corteva Agriscience and his colleagues have unveiled a powerful new way to create genetically improved corn, not in a lab dish, but inside the plant itself. This new method is faster, cleaner, safer, and could transform how we grow our most essential crops.
Subscribe to Agriscience Explained: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5qvFYYLq1dZM1KUiN6nz6H?si=6a6dd6193eea47a1Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agriscience-explained/id1789150766Web: https://www.corteva.com/our-impact/innovation/agriscience-explained.htmlOver the past eight years, I have learned so much from this podcast and it's opened up a lot of cool opportunities. Some of those opportunities have been to help others launch their own shows. In fact a big part of my consulting work is helping commodity groups and companies reach agricultural audiences through digital communication like podcasts. What you're about to hear is an episode from one of those projects. Earlier this year, I helped Corteva Agriscience launch a new show called Agriscience Explained. Each episode includes voices from a scientist and a farmer to understand how innovations are developed and where they fit into a modern farm business. I've really enjoyed working with Corteva on this, and we've already posted 10 episodes with an 11th coming this week on topics ranging from seed to nematodes to cover crops to gene editing to reduced stature corn. It really is a cool format to explore the various aspects of agriscience. So here's episode one, if you like it, make sure you find their show and subscribe for more.
Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with thoughts on the markets getting back to trading weather instead of headlines with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get an update on a more active weather pattern ahead this week with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the potential of soybean aphid pressure in the Midwest this season and how to combat the pest with Ron Geis, Market Development Specialist with Corteva Agriscience. Then we close the show with news headlines including part of a special report from FARM's Corryn La Rue looking at the role of blockchain technology in agriculture.
As another growing season begins, farmers face the daunting task of controlling weeds with herbicide resistance. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Hunter Bowman, says a lot goes into weed management, and he recommends a flexible, program-based approach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Grain markets did their best to stabilize on Monday with some green in old crop corn, soybeans and wheat trade was a bit higher across the board. Obviously tariffs and headline risk continues to bring volatility to the stock market and more. We discuss the market picture to start the week in a conversation with John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing. Find more at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. We've seen large amounts of rain fall from Arkansas up through the Ohio River valley, causing widespread and devastating flooding. Not to mention, a ton of severe weather as well in recent days. We recap all of that, discuss frost/freeze potential for early this week and look at a new long term weather outlook with Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions in our Weekly Weather Update. Find more at https://www.ag-wx.com. Also, we start the show discussing the potential of increased soybean aphid pressure in the Midwest this year and talk about ways to minimize that pressure. Ron Geis, Market Development Specialist, Corteva Agriscience, joins us to discuss. Learn more at https://www.corteva.us/ridgeback.
Farmers know how critical it is to get their crop off to a good start. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Brad Allen, joined us last week to talk about laying a solid foundation for cornfields and is back this week to discuss in-season weed control. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Exploring the importance of a program-based approach to weed control in soybeans. Drake explains how farmers can get ahead of weed pressure by integrating multiple sites of action, using cultural practices like tillage and crop rotation, and applying preemergence herbicides before weeds become established.With planting season approaching, the discussion highlights why preemergence herbicides are crucial for preventing weeds from emerging and setting the stage for season-long control. Corteva Agriscience is introducing two new preemergence solutions—Kyber® Pro and Sonic® Boom herbicides—which provide multiple modes of action to effectively target tough-to-control weeds while ensuring crop safety and tank-mix flexibility.We also discuss the benefits of following up with a postemergence application, including how Enversa™ herbicide offers extended residual activity, superior tank-mix compatibility, and strong control against glyphosate- and ALS-resistant weeds. Drake breaks down how these new products fit into an integrated weed management system, ensuring farmers can maintain cleaner fields, protect yields, and sustain herbicide effectiveness for the future.Throughout the episode, we also address common misconceptions about program-based weed control, including concerns over cost and complexity. Drake emphasizes that while a comprehensive weed management approach may require planning, the cost of neglecting weed control is far greater in terms of lost yield potential and resistance development. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/
Stage content at events like World AgriTech is always of highest quality but there are conversations happening behind the scenes that give a sense of what's happening in the industry. Brook Cunningham, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Corteva Agriscience, and Rob Dongoski, Food and Agribusiness Leader at Kearney, joined us for a conversation at World AgriTech to get perspective on many topics, including: A volatile market – and the reminder that it's also cyclical The tipping point for investors and the critical questions they have beyond just yield at this point in time Corteva's balanced approach between internal and external innovation and the company's areas of focus when it comes to investment and partnership How Kearney is advising companies seeking investment – of all sizes – in this volatile time (hint: don't go it alone) Areas of innovation that are seeing traction from investors The importance of creating certainty around the noise – from regulatory to policy and beyond How they both see this market cycle differently than past cycles The role of food and consumers in this next evolution of food and agriculture Crystal ball: what are the conversations at World AgriTech like five years from now?
Stage content at events like World AgriTech is always of highest quality but there are conversations happening behind the scenes that give a sense of what's happening in the industry. Brook Cunningham, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Corteva Agriscience, and Rob Dongoski, Food and Agribusiness Leader at Kearney, joined us for a conversation at World AgriTech to get perspective on many topics, including: A volatile market – and the reminder that it's also cyclical The tipping point for investors and the critical questions they have beyond just yield at this point in time Corteva's balanced approach between internal and external innovation and the company's areas of focus when it comes to investment and partnership How Kearney is advising companies seeking investment – of all sizes – in this volatile time (hint: don't go it alone) Areas of innovation that are seeing traction from investors The importance of creating certainty around the noise – from regulatory to policy and beyond How they both see this market cycle differently than past cycles The role of food and consumers in this next evolution of food and agriculture Crystal ball: what are the conversations at World AgriTech like five years from now?
We dive into the career and passions of Dr. Eric Scherder, a key figure at Corteva Agriscience. From his roots in Iowa to his role in shaping the future of agricultural innovations, Eric shares his experiences and wisdom. We discuss the most exciting advancements he's been a part of, his advice for aspiring ag professionals, and his hopes for the next generation of farmers. Beyond work, Eric opens up about his love for hunting, his favorite bourbons, and what family dinner conversations look like at his house. Tune in for a mix of agriculture, innovation, and good old-fashioned fun! Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/
Eric Scherder, U.S. Crop Protection Technical Lead for Corteva Agriscience, says field planning is like preparing for the big game with the farmer strategizing offense and defense. He tells Brownfield that weed and pest management should be of major focus as growers' gameplan for 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's Day Two at NCBA's Cattle Con in San Antonio, with coverage this morning sponsored by Corteva Agriscience. We have a conversation Sigrid Johannes, senior director of government affairs at NCBA. And Drovers has a new editorial director and we welcome her to Farm Journal and AgriTalk. Meet Angie Stump Denton and hear about her history and passion in ranching. Plus we chat with Corteva's Brant Mettler about NovaGraz and hear from Kansas rancher Brandi Buzzard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our coverage of National Cattleman's Beef Association's Cattle Con in San Antonio continues, sponsored by Corteva Agriscience. We have conversations with Ethan Lane, senior vice president of government affairs at NCBA, Lance Zimmerman, senior beef analyst at RaboBank, and Dr. Sam Ingram, range and pasture field scientist at Corteva Agriscience. Plus market analysis with Todd Horwitz of bubbatrading.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Making a difference in the world – it's nearly a universal desire for all of us. But where do you fit in? And how best to you make an impact? One college student is making that impact and blazing their trail. Cameron Weber, a biology major at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and a Field Atlas Ambassador, joins us today to talk their path to agbioscience, including: Talking to two kinds of people – those that grew up on the farm and those who stumbled into it and are happy they did. Cameron is in the latter Wanting to originally be a doctor until getting connected with Field Atlas at a career fair and learning more about agbioscience. Finding a new path and forging your way forward as a college student Their six-month internship with Corteva Agriscience as a greenhouse assistant in Puerto Rico Field Atlas Ambassadors – what do they do? And what has Cameron's experience been like in their five semesters with the team? Cameron's advice for companies searching for young talent (hint: it's not ping pong tables in the breakroom and pizza on Fridays) Working on their thesis as they wrap up their time at Rose-Hulman Cameron's plans headed into graduation this spring – pssssss – they're currently looking for a job....
Making a difference in the world – it's nearly a universal desire for all of us. But where do you fit in? And how best to you make an impact? One college student is making that impact and blazing their trail. Cameron Weber, a biology major at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and a Field Atlas Ambassador, joins us today to talk their path to agbioscience, including: Talking to two kinds of people – those that grew up on the farm and those who stumbled into it and are happy they did. Cameron is in the latter Wanting to originally be a doctor until getting connected with Field Atlas at a career fair and learning more about agbioscience. Finding a new path and forging your way forward as a college student Their six-month internship with Corteva Agriscience as a greenhouse assistant in Puerto Rico Field Atlas Ambassadors – what do they do? And what has Cameron's experience been like in their five semesters with the team? Cameron's advice for companies searching for young talent (hint: it's not ping pong tables in the breakroom and pizza on Fridays) Working on their thesis as they wrap up their time at Rose-Hulman Cameron's plans headed into graduation this spring – pssssss – she's currently looking for a job....
Drake Robards, U.S. portfolio marketing leader for soybean herbicides, says Corteva Agriscience is bringing three new soybean herbicides to the market in 2025.He tells Brownfield Enversa is a post-emerge, Kyber Pro is a premium pre-emerge, and Sonic Boom is a premix preemergence herbicide.Find more resources on this and other crop protection topics at Corteva.us/Profit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We're so excited to announce a project that's been in the works for almost a year: AgList.com. AgList is an online platform that allows farmers to discover and endorse biologicals. Tune in to hear more about why we built it and how you can join the fun on AgList.com. Special shout out to our launch partners, who believed in our vision before it was built and provided crucial feedback: Pivot Bio, Vestaron, Groundwork BioAg, Kula Bio, Certis Biologicals, Corteva Agriscience, Sound Ag, and Indigo. THANK YOU! — This episode is presented by MyLand. Learn more HERE. — Links AgList - https://aglist.com A Letter from Tim and Tyler - https://aglist.com/about-us Newsletter AgList Overview - https://themodernacre.substack.com Tyler on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-nuss/ Tim on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timnuss/
According to AgFunder News, gene editing startups have raised $2.7 billion since 2012 in pursuit of technologies that advance everything from crop performance to yield. Today we are joined by a pioneer in science at the largest pure play agriculture company in the world. Dr. Wendy Srnic, VP of Biotechnology at Corteva Agriscience, to talk gene editing and its future. We get into: What is gene editing and how does it differ from genetically modified crops? How gene editing affects that broader value chain and food system at large. Corteva's partnership with Pairwise via their investment vehicle, Corteva Catalyst, and how they plan to leverage gene editing to make fruits and vegetables more accessible and nutritious. The objective of Corteva Catalyst to advance external technologies that align with the company's internal R&D strategy – and the importance of staying nimble to seize opportunities and drive outcomes whether they are joint ventures, acquisitions, investments or traditional collaborations. Wendy's perspective on where we're at in the evolution of biotechnology, what's emerging and how artificial intelligence (AI) is speeding up – and de-risking – the scientific discovery process. What does AI bring to the future of a partnership like that of Corteva and Pairwise?
According to AgFunder News, gene editing startups have raised $2.7 billion since 2012 in pursuit of technologies that advance everything from crop performance to yield. Today we are joined by a pioneer in science at the largest pure play agriculture company in the world. Dr. Wendy Srnic, VP of Biotechnology at Corteva Agriscience, to talk gene editing and its future. We get into: What is gene editing and how does it differ from genetically modified crops? How gene editing affects that broader value chain and food system at large. Corteva's partnership with Pairwise via their investment vehicle, Corteva Catalyst, and how they plan to leverage gene editing to make fruits and vegetables more accessible and nutritious. The objective of Corteva Catalyst to advance external technologies that align with the company's internal R&D strategy – and the importance of staying nimble to seize opportunities and drive outcomes whether they are joint ventures, acquisitions, investments or traditional collaborations. Wendy's perspective on where we're at in the evolution of biotechnology, what's emerging and how artificial intelligence (AI) is speeding up – and de-risking – the scientific discovery process. What does AI bring to the future of a partnership like that of Corteva and Pairwise?
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Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode, Craig Reed, Chief Procurement Officer for Corteva Agriscience, discusses procurement negotiations strategies Follow Craig on LinkedIn Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn The Ultimate Negotiation Guide Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode, Craig Reed, Chief Procurement Officer for Corteva Agriscience, discusses procurement negotiations strategies Follow Craig on LinkedIn Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn The Ultimate Negotiation Guide Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!
This week's episode of AGRI-BIZ features some of the latest product news from BASF Agricultural Solutions, Corteva Agriscience/Pioneer, and Brevant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts Tune in for our end of year award, recap, and predictions show! Part 2: Biggest Change for 2025 Podcast Recap and Goals Nuss Farms Recap and Goals Boring Business of the Year 2024 Obsession 2025 Predictions Tim's Surprise Category — This episode is presented by Corteva Agriscience. Learn more HERE. — Links Join the Co-op - https://themodernacre.supercast.com Tegner Mill - https://www.tegnermill.com Polaris Energy Services - https://polarisenergyservices.com Subscribe to the Newsletter - https://themodernacre.substack.com
Tune in for our end of year award, recap, and predictions show! Part 1: Favorite Episode of the Year Business We'd Invest $10,000 In Ag Person of the Year Favorite Business Person Craziest Person We're Following Favorite Content — This episode is presented by Corteva Agriscience. Learn more HERE. — Links Join the Co-op - https://themodernacre.supercast.com Zac Ellis Episode - https://themodernacre.com/352 David Friedberg Episode - https://themodernacre.com/351 Ohalo - https://ohalo.com Polaris Energy Services - https://polarisenergyservices.com Travis Potter Episode - https://themodernacre.com/378 FlavCity / Bobby Parrish - https://www.flavcity.com Peter Levels - https://x.com/levelsio Bryson DeChambeau - https://www.youtube.com/@brysondechambeau Craig Fuller on MFM - https://www.mfmpod.com/he-got-fired-by-his-dad-so-he-built-a-60myr-empire/ The Psychology of Money - https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Money-Timeless-lessons-happiness/dp/0857197681 Subscribe to the Newsletter - https://themodernacre.substack.com
Walt Duflock is a 5th generation California farmer (cattle, wine grapes, leafy greens), 30-year Silicon Valley startup veteran (eBay and 3 other acquisitions), and 7 years as an AgTech Innovation leader at SVG-THRIVE and Western Growers (where he's focused on solutions for labor, water, and food safety) — This episode is presented by Corteva Agriscience. Learn more HERE. — Links Western Growers - https://www.wga.com Walt on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/waltduflock/ CA Ag Labor Deck - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/waltduflock_agtech-ecosystem-california-has-a-large-activity-7271332885318512640-eP9S?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Join the Co-op - https://themodernacre.supercast.com Subscribe to the Newsletter - https://themodernacre.substack.com
Thomas Laurent's story is one of resilience, adaptability, and learning through experience. From his early days in Lyon, France, to leading Micropep Technologies as a pioneer in sustainable agriculture, he has gained valuable insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation. Thomas' latest venture, Micropep, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Corteva Agriscience, Sofinnova Partners, Denis Lucquin, and Sparkfood.
Just about everybody in the industry uses fungicides, and there's always more to learn. Corteva Agriscience turf and ornamental field scientist Paul Marquardt dives into use, rotation, education, and more.
Mike Hemman is the SVP of Netafim North America. Mike joined Netafim in 2019 as the President of Netafim USA and was promoted to Senior Vice President of North America in 2024. He has been instrumental in driving strategic growth and expanding profit margins through innovative market strategies, customer segmentation, product lifecycle management, and improvements in supply chain and manufacturing efficiencies. With multiple decades of experience in the crop protection and seed industry, Mike has held key commercial leadership positions at DuPont, Corteva, and Pioneer Seed. — This episode is presented by Corteva Agriscience. Learn more HERE. — Links Netafim - https://www.netafimusa.com Mike on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/agexecutiveandchangeleader/ Join the Co-op - https://themodernacre.supercast.com Subscribe to the Newsletter - https://themodernacre.substack.com
Cody Agee is the Owner & CEO at Sierra Dairy Laboratory. After getting his degree in finance and a career in investment banking at J.P. Morgan, Cody decided to search for a business to buy. He ended up acquiring Sierra Dairy Laboratory and joins the podcast to tell the whole story. — This episode is presented by Corteva Agriscience. Learn more HERE. — Links Sierra Dairy Laboratory - https://www.sierradairylab.com Cody on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-agee-62451142/ Join the Co-op - https://themodernacre.supercast.com Subscribe to the Newsletter - https://themodernacre.substack.com
On this episode, we continue our NAFB conversations series and hear more from Corteva Agriscience at this year's convention.
Day Two of of coverage of NAFB's Trade Talk featuring conversations with Ron Geis and Drake Edwards of Corteva Agriscience, Michael Torrey and Tim Trotter of Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, and Charles Barron – chief marketing officer and co-founder of Farmers Business Network (FBN).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Thanksgiving Thursday edition of AOA, powered by Cenex, we hear more conversations from the NAFB Convention earlier this month with Mary-Thomas Hart from NCBA, Jack Cornell and Patrick O'Leary from United Soybean Board, Brandon Walter from Pioneer and Eric Scherder from Corteva Agriscience. We also hear from Chris Cook, Head of Sustainable Business Solutions at Syngenta North America, about their new partnership with McDonald's USA and Lopez Foods.
This month, Tim and Tyler talk with Ariel about her latest Topsoil edition - "How to do better napkin math - A framework for units and measures in agriculture." Ariel Patton is the creator of Topsoil, a newsletter bringing you monthly frameworks to help make sense of agriculture, at just the right depth. Ariel has focused her career on driving digital transformation of agriculture to help farmers manage their businesses more profitably and sustainably at Monsanto, Granular, Corteva, Mineral, and now, Innerplant. — This episode is presented by Corteva Agriscience. Learn more HERE. — Links Topsoil - https://topsoil.substack.com Ariel on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielpatton/ Join the Co-op - https://themodernacre.supercast.com Subscribe to the Newsletter - https://themodernacre.substack.com
Travis Potter is the founder of Tractor Beverage, an innovative beverage company that offered the first and only Certified Organic, Non-GMO beverage solution for foodservice. Travis is now working on his next project - bringing Green Lightning to market. Green Lightning has developed on farm technology that produces liquid fertilizer from only air and water. — This episode is presented by Corteva Agriscience. Learn more HERE. — Links Green Lightning - https://www.greenlightning.ag Join the Co-op - https://themodernacre.supercast.com Modern Acre Newsletter - https://themodernacre.substack.com
Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. On this episode, Stan Vera-Art, Creative Catalyst at Grow With Trees, and John Kalthoff, Marketing Leader at Corteva Agriscience, join us to discuss the potential for a new Rights-of-Way Biodiversity Certification for individuals performing vegetation management activities. They talk about the overall benefits of the certification, how it could create more awareness for biodiversity in veg management, and how they're navigating the discussion with others in the industry. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#vegetationmanagement #utility #certification #creation #powerlines #agriscience #biodiversity #management Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tracey Wiedmeyer is the Co-Founder and CEO of Gripp. From independent growers to national co-ops, Gripp is focused on providing the ultimate platform for connecting operations teams, keeping tabs on their equipment whereabouts, interactions, and bringing organization to their unique collection of operational knowledge & routines. — This episode is presented by Corteva Agriscience. Learn more HERE. — Links Gripp - https://www.gripp.ag Tracey on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiedmeyer/ Polaris Energy Services - https://polarisenergyservices.com Join the Co-op - https://themodernacre.supercast.com Modern Acre Newsletter - https://themodernacre.substack.com
Big announcement! Tyler and Tim are joining Polaris Energy Services as CEO and Head of Corporate Development, respectively. They break down all of the details of the move and share more about how Polaris enables California farmers to get paid and save more money. — This episode is presented by Corteva Agriscience. Learn more HERE. — Links Polaris Energy Services - https://polarisenergyservices.com Hourly Flex Pricing Pilot - https://polarisenergyservices.com/hourly-flex-pricing Follow Polaris on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/polaris-energy-services/ Join the Co-op - https://themodernacre.supercast.com Modern Acre Newsletter - https://themodernacre.substack.com
Stemilt Growers is a family-owned and operated tree fruit growing, packing, and shipping company based in Wenatchee, Washington. The company was founded in 1964 by the Mathison's, a multi-generational farming family who have grown fruit for more than a century. Today, Stemilt grows and markets fresh apples, pears, cherries, stone fruits and organic tree fruits. Stemilt is proud of its signature fruits and brands, including: Rave®, SweeTango® and Pinata® apples, Skylar Rae® cherries, A Half Mile Closer to the Moon® cherries, and Lil Snappers® kid-size fruits. — This episode is presented by Corteva Agriscience. Learn more HERE. — Links Stemilt - https://www.stemilt.com West on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/west-mathison-38a0146/ Join the Co-op - https://themodernacre.supercast.com Modern Acre Newsletter - https://themodernacre.substack.com
Chris is the Founder and President of L&A, his third start-up in the AgTech space. He previously founded Robodondo, which was acquired by Motivo Engineering in 2017, then built & rapidly grew Motivo's B2B AgTech business into their primary vertical and led early market research for the technology that would become Monarch Tractor. Chris left Motivo in 2019 to cofound Stout Industrial Technologies, establishing their core technical team, strategic industry partnerships, intellectual property, and overseeing the completion of the initial series development of the Stout Smart Cultivator before continuing his relentless pursuit of creative destruction with his most capable team yet. — This episode is presented by Corteva Agriscience. Learn more HERE. — Links L&A - https://www.laudando.com Chris on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laudando/ Join the Co-op - https://themodernacre.supercast.com Modern Acre Newsletter - https://themodernacre.substack.com
Kyle McMahon is the founder of Tractor Zoom and leads the company as CEO. Kyle is a 3rd generation entrepreneur and actively farms in southeast Iowa. Prior to starting Tractor Zoom, he was the Director of Acquisitions for Summit Agricultural Group where he led a team to buy and sell farmland across the Midwestern corn belt. Kyle co-founded Buch-McMahon Lawn and Landscaping and is a graduate of Iowa State University. — This episode is presented by Corteva Agriscience. Learn more HERE. — Links TractorZoom - https://tractorzoom.com Guillermo on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-mcmahon-0440954b/ Join the Co-op - https://themodernacre.supercast.com Modern Acre Newsletter - https://themodernacre.substack.com
Guillermo Valenzuela is the VP of Sales and Marketing at WiseConn. WiseConn specializes in precise irrigation solutions that drive sustainable farming practices. WiseConn empowers sustainable farming through precise irrigation solutions. They provide a user-friendly system for easy monitoring and control, offering farmers the most complete irrigation management system available. Established in 2006, WiseConn has a global presence, serving regions in Latin America, the US, Europe, and Australia. — This episode is presented by Corteva Agriscience. Learn more HERE. — Links WiseConn - https://wiseconn.com Guillermo on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gvalenzu/ Join the Co-op - https://themodernacre.supercast.com Modern Acre Newsletter - https://themodernacre.substack.com
Here are just a few of the stories we have covered for you on the latest edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Although Helene put a “pause” on harvest, a Channel Seed report from west-central Indiana says crops were spared from major storm damage. Workers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts have ended their strike and are back to work—temporarily. Woodland owners are encouraged to attend an upcoming conference co-hosted by the Indiana Forestry and Woodland Owners Association (IFWOA). Why more than 20 trade ambassadors from around the world were recently at farm in Howard County! You'll hear from Elisa Modisett Kemp with Corteva Agriscience about the importance of advocating for ag policy with your state lawmakers before the start of the next Indiana General Assembly in January. Those stories, plus a review of Friday's grain markets with Brian Basting with Advance Trading, are all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!
Joe Gardiner is the Co-Founder of Covers & Co., a cover crop and forage seed supplier dedicated to helping farmers implement the Principles of Nature into their operations to improve soil resiliency & farm profitability. — This episode is presented by Corteva Agriscience. Learn more HERE. — Links Covers & Co. - https://www.coversandco.ca Join the Co-op - https://themodernacre.supercast.com Modern Acre Newsletter - https://themodernacre.substack.com