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In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Lucas Thelosen, founder and CEO of Gravity, and Joe Vargas, director of business intelligence for USHBC and NABC. Thelosen has been at the forefront of leveraging technology to transform industries, and today he and Vargas discuss what this means for blueberries and for agriculture. “ What if we could bring the same level of analytical sophistication that someone like Amazon has or someone like Google has, to the average business?” – Lucas Thelosen“ I think that artificial intelligence piece where you can have an analyst with you 24/7, whether you're working on stuff in an airplane or in the middle of the night, it's there for you to be able to help you understand things that you didn't see.” – Joe Vargas Topics covered include: An introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and its use for extracting insights from data.A discussion about how the USHBC is leveraging advancements in AI to help the industry make more optimal decisions. Why this is the next evolution of the BerrySmart Insights platform.How data and AI will impact the future of the blueberry industry.Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from TJ Hafner in Oregon, Alan Schreiber in Washington, Jody McPherson in North Carolina, Pat Goin in Indiana, Luis Vegas in Peru and Mario Ramirez in Mexico. This was recorded on June 12, 2025.

#215: Paul Mills is the head men's basketball coach at Wichita State University. Prior to his tenure at Wichita State, Mills served as the head coach at Oral Roberts University from 2017 to 2023. Under his leadership, the Golden Eagles achieved significant success, including a historic Sweet 16 appearance in the 2021 NCAA Tournament as a 15-seed, making them just the second team in history to reach that stage from such a low seed. In the 2022–23 season, Mills guided ORU to a 30–5 record, an undefeated 18–0 run through the Summit League, and a No. 12 seed in the NCAA Tournament. His coaching prowess earned him recognition as a finalist for the Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year award and the NABC's Skip Prosser Man of the Year honor. Before his time at Oral Roberts, Mills spent 14 years at Baylor University, initially as a coordinator of operations from 2003 to 2009 and then as an assistant coach from 2009 to 2017. During his tenure, Baylor made seven NCAA Tournament appearances, including two Elite Eight and four Sweet 16 berths. Mills began his coaching career at the high school level, leading his teams to multiple district championships. He also served as the director of basketball operations at Rice University for one year. Mills is a 1996 graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in finance and completed a Master of Biblical and Theological Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2020.On the show Coach Mills shares his story of growing up, playing basketball, overcoming a career ending injury, getting into coaching, impact, stewardship, service, hard work, deeds over words, sustaining success, faith, and much more. Enjoy the show! https://x.com/coachmills?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/goshockersmbb/?hl=en 

In a special solo episode, John McAllister opens up about his own personal journey into the world of bridge. John takes listeners from his first bridge game with Aunt Kathleen to major tournament wins, highlighting the mentors, friends, and unexpected encounters that shaped his bridge career. Listen in for heartfelt anecdotes, insights into learning bridge, and John's reflections on pivotal moments and memorable players he met along the way. Key Highlights:

What happens when a car rental mishap, a spur-of-the-moment bridge partnership, and a life-changing move from Iceland to Florida collide? You get Svenni Eiriksen,  a bridge player whose story is equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and deeply human. John McAllister sits down with his former teammate and friend to relive the many twists, laughs, and breakthroughs of Svenni's journey from Icelandic tournaments to an NABC win in the U.S. From surviving snowy bridge commutes to pulling off a Trump Coup without breaking a sweat, Svenni shares how bridge shaped his life, his move, and his community. Key Takeaways from This Episode:

Send us a textWe head to Minnesota to talk Basketball with current Minnesota State Men's Basketball Coach Matt Margenthale on the latest Full Court Press : A College Basketball Coaches Show. The new President of the NABC talks the current state of college basketball and what he hopes to achieve in his year of presidency. We take a deep dive into Mavericks hoops while balancing to continue to build a winning program in Mankato. Really fun episode with some great insight and banter.Our ALL YEAR ROUND NCAA coverage brings you the latest College Hoops news and notes, with exclusive insights and interviews from our experienced team at the Full Court Network.

El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, cedió este miércoles 9 de abril en su arremetida comercial al anunciar una pausa de 90 días en la aplicación de los gravámenes recíprocos. Sin embargo, no solo excluyó de esa tregua a China, sino que elevó los aranceles a sus productos al 125%. La pausa del castigo comercial anunciada por Donald Trump implica que prácticamente todos los socios comerciales de EE. UU., incluida la Unión Europea (UE) —cuyo arancel recíproco ascendía al 20%—, quedan con imposiciones por tres meses del 10%.Trump afirma que tomó la decisión luego de que más de 75 países contactaran a su Administración para negociar.En el marco de ese anuncio, este 9 de abril, Trump no solo excluyó a China de la pausa, sino que le volvió a elevar los aranceles, llevándolos ahora al 125 % con efecto inmediato.Trump también se mofó asegurando que estaban haciendo todo por complacerlo y justificó el paso tomado, señalando que la gente se estaba "asustando un poco", tras el desplome de gran parte de los mercados del mundo.Scott Bessent, secretario del Tesoro de Estados Unidos, volvió a aseverar que las concesiones forman parte del "arte de negociar" del presidente que pocos entienden.El funcionario aseguró que Trump ha demostrado "gran valentía" al mantenerse firme con el objetivo de renegociar con países que, a su juicio, mantienen déficits comerciales significativos con Estados Unidos.Leer tambiénABC de la pausa arancelaria de Trump: qué contempla, a quiénes incluye y por qué China quedó fuera¿Por qué Donald Trump pausó sus aranceles recíprocos? ¿Hace parte del "arte de negociar" como afirma la Casa Blanca? Para analizar el tema, participan en El Debate tres invitados.- Javier Niño, doctor en Relaciones Internacionales y docente de la Universidad Autónoma de Colombia.- Arturo Porzecanski, investigador de Economía Internacional en la American University de Washington D. C..- Gabriela Vásquez Madueño, economista y asesora de para asuntos de comercio global.

Tramel Barnes is a men's basketball assistant coach at South Dakota State University under Head Coach Eric Henderson. This is Barnes' second stint as an assistant with the Jackrabbits having also served under Henderson from 2019-21. Barnes spent three seasons from 2021-2024 at the University Utah on the coaching staff led by Craig Smith. He's served as a director of player personnel and assistant coach for the Utes. Barnes had previously worked with Smith during the 2018-19 season at Utah State where he served as director of basketball operations and player development. The NABC recognized Barnes for his efforts and named him to the 2019 Under Armour 30-Under-30 Team.Barnes began his coaching career at Southwest Minnesota State in 2013 after a four-year collegiate career capped by two seasons with the Mustangs. He spent six seasons on the SMSU coaching staff. On this episode Mike & Tramel discuss the challenges posed by the transfer portal and the necessity for genuine connectivity within teams. They delve into the significance of building enduring relationships with players and their families, emphasizing the qualitative aspects that extend beyond mere athletic prowess. Coach Barnes reflects on his diverse experiences across various levels of competition, underscoring the importance of adaptability in a profession characterized by continual change. This episode hits on coaching philosophy, personal growth, and the overarching influence of integrity and community in shaping successful basketball programs.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod.Make sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation.Be sure to have your notebook handy as you listen to this episode with Tramel Barnes, men's basketball assistant coach at South Dakota State University.Website - https://gojacks.com/sports/mens-basketballEmail - Tramel.Barnes@sdstate.eduTwitter/X - @TramelBarnesVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are doing things a little differently this month with $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish Rebel+, $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish All-Stat+, AND $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish CT+ during their first ever Semi-Annual Sales Event. Shop now and have your team more ready for the upcoming season than ever before.GameChangerIntroducing GameChanger, a free app that provides you with data to make strategic coaching decisions and to deliver memorable moments to your team and its fans. Engage your players, empower your coaching decisions, and give parents the thrill of watching every play unfold in real time this season. Download GameChanger now on iOS or Android. GameChanger equips your team with the tools they need to succeed. Download it today and make this season one for...

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Amanda Griffin, vice president of engagement and education for the USHBC, celebrates International Women's Day by featuring three women leaders from the blueberry industry. Ellie Norris is the owner/manager of Norris Blueberry Farms; Anna Jesse is the vice president of Forest Hills Farm; and Shelly Hartmann is the owner of True Blue Farms and the immediate past chair of the USHBC. Together, they discuss future USHBC and NABC initiatives to support women and various ways women can take more active roles in the blueberry industry.“ I have to say I'm proud of my industry. When I started becoming more active on my state level and the national level, there were already strong females in roles of leadership that I could look up to and follow in their footsteps. And in the 10 years that I have been active and become more active, I just see this younger generation coming up behind me and also being active.” – Ellie Norris Topics covered include: The journey these women have taken to become significant contributors to the blueberry industry. Announcement of a five-part women in blueberries webinar to be launched this fall. Plans for a “Women in Blueberries Award.” Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Derrin Wheeler in Georgia and Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on March 6, 2025.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Bryan Sakuma and Teddy Koukoulis, the incoming chairs of the USHBC and NABC. Together, they discuss what interested them in these new roles, the value the two organizations bring to each other and what their leadership will offer the blueberry industry going forward. “  As a farmer that's in Florida, I'm thinking the most important thing to me is the last two weeks of March and the first two weeks of April. But as a marketer, as a retailer, blueberries are important 365 days a year. … It's going to be one of my jobs as part of the NABC to continue these town hall meetings and educate people that other regions are not our enemies, that we can work together.” – Teddy Koukoulis Topics covered include: An introduction to Sakuma and Koukoulis, and their blueberry industry experience. An exploration of what brought them to their new roles and what they hope to achieve for the industry. A discussion about how the two organizations can work together and support each other to benefit the industry.Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Brittany Lee in Florida, Andres Armstrong in Chile and Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on January 30, 2025.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Pat Goin. Goin and her husband, Kevin, own Goin's Blueberry Lane in Indiana. Before her tenure as chair of the NABC Board of Directors, Goin served as board vice chair, and chair of the NABC's Government Affairs Committee. She was also the chair of the USHBC's Good Practices Committee. Goin reflects on her time as NABC board chair, highlights the progress that was made and discusses where she sees the industry going under its new leadership.“ The blueberry industry to me, has always been a large family. When we come together, it doesn't matter who you market for or what region you're in, you just try to find the common ground and move it forward. And those are the kinds of things we do in the states. Those are the kinds of things that we did in Peru and in Chile. So what a great experience.” – Pat Goin Topics covered include: Hear Goin's reflections on her time as NABC chair. Explore the international and leadership experiences Goin participated in, and hear highlights of each of them.Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Andres Armstrong in Chile. This was recorded on January 23, 2025.

Brian Reynolds is an LA-based bridge teacher who, with his wife, Samantha, runs an educational website, The Bridge Teachers. They specialize in teaching people who've “never touched a deck of cards.” That's how they got recommended to the production team for the bridge documentary film, “The Kids Table.” That initial meeting dramatically altered the film's storyline. One player quit on the spot! As a bridge pro, Brian is refreshingly candid about his bridge ability. This conversation covers a broad range of topics.  

Tim and Dana have an fascinating with Debbie who had an unnerving encounter with what her and her family believed to be a Bigfoot. She shares her story of how a family weekend turned into an insane meeting with an unknown creature! We thank you all for being part of our family and spending your time with us! Don't forget to check out our website and YouTube.Keep Up with Dana & TimSee Debbie's story on the Travel ChannelPurchase Tim's Book at the NABC

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by the Executive Director of the IR-4 Project, Jerry Baron, Ph.D., and NABC Director of Government Affairs Alyssa Houtby. The IR-4 Project was established in 1963 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and land-grant universities to ensure that specialty crop farmers have legal access to safe and effective crop protection products. Baron has been the IR-4 Project's executive director since September 2006. Alyssa Houtby works closely with the NABC's Government Affairs Committee to identify and advance the industry's public policy goals through the council's advocacy platform. “The reason why the program exists is because the companies that register products … focus their research and development area on crops that give them a large and rapid return on investments, i.e. they go after corn, soybeans, cotton, so on and so forth. The specialty crops … don't have access to those products. And one of the things we do as a government organization is we go out there and develop the data to show what type of residues remain on the crop at harvest.” – Jerry Baron, Ph.D. Topics covered include: An introduction to Baron and Houtby and their work. An exploration of the purpose of the IR-4 Project, and why it's important to blueberry producers for a number of reasons, including the expansion of global exportation opportunities.A discussion of the challenges faced by regulatory agencies in labeling inputs, and the work the IR-4 Project is doing to support specialty crop producers. Learn more at ir4project.orgCrop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on November 1, 2024.

A native of Peoria, Illinois, Guyton was named the Big Ten Player of the Year as a senior in 2000 at Indiana University where he culminated a standout career with an even 2,100 points to go with 429 rebounds, 403 assists and 129 steals. He finished his tenure in Bloomington, and remains, fourth in school history in points; Guyton is currently eighth at Indiana in all-time assists. He averaged 13.6 points per game in his first season with the Hoosiers, picking up Big Ten Freshman of the Year and All-Big Ten Second Team honors in 1996-97. Guyton then shot 43.9 percent from 3-point range – he remains the school's all-time leader in 3-pointers made (283) – and averaged 16.8 points as a First Team All-Big Ten performer as a sophomore. Following that season, he was a member of Team USA and won a gold medal at the 1998 Goodwill Games. Guyton then posted 16.0 points per game as a junior before tallying a career-high 19.7 during his senior season in which he was the conference's Player of the Year, a First Team All-Big Ten selection. He was a unanimous All-America First Team selection of The Associated Press, USBWA, NABC and Sporting News. Playing for Head Coach Bobby Knight, Guyton helped guide Indiana to four-straight NCAA Tournaments and at least 20 wins in each of his seasons with the Hoosiers.Following his graduation from Indiana in 2000, Guyton was a second-round draft pick of the NBA's Chicago Bulls. He played two seasons in the Windy City where he averaged 6.0 points and 1.9 assists as a rookie in 2000-01 and 5.4 points the following season. After two years with the Bulls, Guyton was a member of the Golden State Warriors in 2002-03. Guyton then embarked on a seven-year European career where he played in Italy, Israel, Croatia, Greece, Sweden and Qatar before retiring as a player in 2010. He returned stateside and entered the coaching ranks at Illinois Central College in his native Peoria where he also worked in the school's guidance and retention offices while assisting the diversity department to increase minority enrollment and retention while providing early academic intervention. Guyton assisted with his alma mater's team at Peoria High School from 2012-14 and was the head coach of the Central Illinois Drive (now the Bloomington Flex) of the Premier Basketball League (PBL) for three seasons (2012-15). There, he led the professional team to three PBL championships while being named the association's Coach of the Year in both 2012 and 2013. After winning his third PBL title as a coach, Guyton joined the NBA G League's Windy City Bulls as an assistant coach for the 2016-17 campaign To View This Episode- https://youtu.be/ux0UBqR7aC0 #philfriedrich #podcast #whoknewinthemoment #AJGuyton #chicagobulls #indianauniversity #bobknight

John McAllister chats with 35-year-old Owen Lien of Oak Park MI about Junior Bridge, directing on BBO, playing professionally and reaching highs and lows in national events. Owen has won two limited NABC events: The 10K Swiss in 2016 and the 0–5000 Mini Spingold in 2009. He was second in those same events in 2014 and 2007.  A Platinum Life Master with over 18,000 masterpoints – 10,000 of them gold and 2100 platinum – Owen is a hardworking player who loves the game and still plays for fun at the club.  

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Dr. Frank Wong, director of stakeholder relations at Bayer, and Alyssa Houtby, NABC director of government affairs. Before joining Bayer, Wong was an associate specialist in cooperative extension and a plant pathologist at the University of California, Riverside. He has also served as the American Phytopathological Society's subject matter expert for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), providing information on plant diseases and disease management. Wong and Houtby discuss upcoming changes to EPA policies regarding pesticide and herbicide use. “It's the public's problem. It is the grower's problem. It is the pesticide manufacturer's problem. And it is EPA's problem. If we don't figure out a way to solve this, that means that essentially the majority of pesticides … registrations could be vacated … . And for sure a lot of the efforts that I think blueberry growers should be doing right now is just being aware that all this is happening, and there are opportunities right now for their input to change the policy.” – Dr. Frank Wong Topics covered include: An introduction to Wong and Houtby and their work. A discussion of the changes to EPA policies regarding pesticide and herbicide use that could impact blueberry producers.Where to learn more about the Endangered Species Act (WSSA.net) and how to view a story map that covers the evolution of the ESA and its intersection and interaction with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from TJ Hafner in Oregon, Luis Vegas in Peru, and Mario Ramirez in Mexico. This was recorded on September 19, 2024.

Send us a textSecond week of the College Basketball Conference Preview Show and we talk a little A-SUN Conference Hoops with Lipscomb Head Coach Lennie Acuff and Stetson Head Coach Donnie Jones dissect this competitive college hoops conference on the Full Court Press Podcast : A College Basketball Experience. Both Coaches are legends and we had great time with them. The A-SUN will be highly competitive again this year and hear why this conference is so unique along with who are the favorites and the underdogs!Please Subscribe, Rate⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  and Review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

  Matthew Granovetter is a six-time NABC champion. He also won a world championship, the Mixed Pairs, in 2006. He is a popular author and teacher, along with his wife, Pamela. They are best known for their theories on bidding via their system GUS (Granovetter Unified System) and their books on defensive play.  Matthew is Hasidic (a branch of Orthodox Judaism); his spirituality is woven throughout his life and bridge – the two are inseparable. His latest book on Method Bridge is his proudest contribution to the game.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), welcomes several fellows from Class Two of the Blueberry Industry Leadership Program to discuss their experiences with the program and their most recent trip to observe the Peruvian blueberry industry. You'll hear from Kat Morales, inbound and outbound administrator for Camposo; Chad Don, Oasis Blueberry business manager; and Kyle Straughn, managing owner and CEO of Straughn Farms. Joining them is Amanda Griffin, USHBC and NABC vice president of engagement, and the designer of the Blueberry Industry Leadership Program.“The leadership development umbrella really stems from listening to leadership experts talk about their experiences and guiding the fellows in their individual leadership journeys, as well as introducing the fellows to other folks within the industry to broaden the scope and create more networking opportunities for the class, which ultimately … creates more retention of these leaders to stay within the blueberry industry and further drive the blueberry sector down the road.” — Amanda Griffin Topics covered include: An introduction to a few Blueberry Leadership Program Fellows. The purpose, intent and goals of the program.The fellows' recent trip to Peru.How to learn more about the Blueberry Industry Leadership Program.Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Jason Smith in British Columbia, Alan Schreiber in Washington, TJ Hafner in Oregon, Brody Schropp in Michigan and Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on August 22, 2024.

Guest: Dustin Kerns, Head Coach Appalachian State Men's BasketballAppalachian State head coach Dustin Kerns joins the Basketball Podcast.to share insights on draft time, defense and a culture of appreciation.Kerns guided the Mountaineers to a historic season in his fifth year at the helm, securing the program's first regular season outright conference championship since the 1978-79 season, a program-record 27 wins and an NIT first-round appearance for the first time since 2006-07. The Mountaineers won 16 Sun Belt games in 2023-24 and finished with a 16-2 record, marking the best winning percentage in conference play in program history. For the third consecutive season, the Mountaineers won at least 10 home games, winning 15 games at the Holmes Center, the most in the building's era. App State was one of 12 teams in the country to be undefeated at home while shattering their regular-season attendance record.The Mountaineers finished the season 3-0 against teams that made the 2023-24 NCAA Tournament. App State's win over Auburn on December 3 made it back-to-back seasons that the Mountaineers have defeated a Power 5 opponent. Additionally, the Mountaineers were the only team in the country to post three separate winning streaks of at least eight games. Because of the team's success, Kerns was named App State's first Conference Coach of the Year since 2003. Kerns also garnered the All-District 23 Coach of the Year honors by the NABC and was named a finalist for both the Jim Phelan and High Durham Coach of the Year Awards.Kerns coaching journey started as a student assistant at Clemson, and after graduation landed his first coaching job at Tennessee Tech. Following a one-year stop as a graduate assistant at Tennessee, Kerns joined Mike Young's staff at Wofford from 2004 to 2007, then moved on to Santa Clara as an assistant from 2007 to 2013. He returned to Wofford as the associate head coach in 2013, where he was on staff for the Terriers' 2014 and 2015 NCAA Tournament appearances.On May 23, 2017, Kerns was named the head coach at Presbyterian.Kerns took over a Presbyterian program that had endured 12 straight losing seasons and a 5 win campaign the previous season. The program quickly turned around as in his 2nd season at Presbyterian, he led the Blue Hose to a 20 win season, first ever postseason berth, and quarterfinal appearance in the CIT Tournament. Kerns was named the head coach at Appalachian State on March 28, 2019.Breakdown:02:22 Celebrating Team and Fan Support03:41 Unique Summer Training Approaches05:08 Draft Time: A New Approach to Pickup Games13:27 Mental Health and Player Wellbeing14:58 Encouraging Diverse Training Environments19:18 Emphasizing Offensive Skills in Summer23:29 Focusing on Fewer Fouls During Games26:33 Officiating Practice: A Teaching Tool27:48 Addressing Bad Habits and Consequences30:36 The Role of Analytics in Shot Selection31:39 Consequences and Emotions in Practice33:44 Verticality and Defensive Techniques37:56 Defensive Conditioning and Team Building40:11 Developing Defensive Intensity43:01 Core Principles and Program Success46:44 Appreciation and Individuality in CoachingChris Oliver / Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionInstagram:

Just before the Toronto NABC, John sat down with Ladawna Parham, executive director of the ACBL Educational Foundation, and Bronia Jenkins, executive director of the ACBL. Jenkins, “one year in,” still has the energy and vision she started with, if not more. Parham, who took the position in November, has had to start from the ground up, with no bridge experience (although she did do her own research prior to getting the job). She is amazed at the depth and vitality of the bridge world. Listen to how these two women are working together within their organizations to engage and empower those who want to bring bridge to the masses.  

The NABC is one of the most exciting Belgian show you can attend and it only happens every eight years! We sat down with the NABC X committee chairs, Scott Seymour and Justin Berry, as well as the Belgian Corporation secretary, Michelle Keaffaber. They fill us in on all things happening with the show and help us prepare to visit Springfield, IL in September!PLUS listen to another segment of Pennwoods' Perspective with Chris Cole and the guys answer a few Rinehold Tack & Western Wear Mailbag questions!Thank you to our sponsors of Episode #99!Shipshewana Harness & Supplies Glenwood Snacks Pennwoods Equine Products INC. Young Living Fall FestivalThe Draft Horse Journal Do you have suggestions for future episodes? Do you have ideas of someone we should have join us? Please send us any comments or questions to the Rinehold Tack & Western Wear mailbag at podcast@naclassicseries.com!

John welcomes back his first-ever guest, Gavin Wolpert, a seven-time NABC winner, including the 2021 Soloway Knockout and the 2005 Blue Ribbon Pairs with his wife, Jenny, and a two-time bronze medal winner in Open World Championships. Gavin is one of the internet's favorite Bridge teachers, using interactive problems to allow students to make mistakes and learn from them, emphasizing practice as an essential component in becoming a better bridge player, and implementing technology to provide opportunities for targeted practice. Gavin shares his thoughts on the need for more structured and accessible bridge programs for kids and families at national tournaments. He discusses the importance of enticing kids to play bridge and creating a fun environment for them, and that bridge can help kids develop respect for older people and learn how to interact with them better.  

My guest is Simon de Wijs from the Netherlands. Simon has a great bridge resume. He has won the Bermuda Bowl, the Olympiad, the mixed World Championship, and multiple European championships. He is a mainstay on the Dutch national team, always one of the favorites in open competition. At the recent Louisville NABC, Simon showed up with his twin 19-year-old daughters, who are budding experts. Find out how his relationship with them has changed since they got the bridge bug (by the way they made the Dutch mixed team for the upcoming European championships). Recently at the NABCs, Simon has been playing on the Goodman team. They are one of the hottest teams in the world, having made it to the semifinals of the last two Vanderbilts and the last Soloway.   

Today my guest is Brian Platnick. He's a world champion (1991 World Junior Teams and 2010 Rosenblum Cup) with six NABC+ titles, including two Spingold wins (2010, 2017) and a victory in the Blue Ribbon Pairs (2012). Brian is a perfect example of what inspires this podcast: the opportunity to have longer-form conversations with fascinating bridge players. The genesis for this episode was getting eliminated from the United States Bridge Championships, by Brian's team, for the second year in a row. I had too much fun talking with Brian and wasn't focused enough on winning! If you've ever wondered if you're a world-class player, Brian has a formula for deciding (Hint, I'm not.) He also speaks candidly about where he sees himself amongst some of the best in the game.  We talk about EDGAR (Everyone Deserves a Game Above Reproach), the anti-cheating software that he and Franco Baseggio have created that is now in use, testing an incredible number of online deals. Anyone who likes hearing me laugh will greatly enjoy this episode. Brian kept cracking me up!

Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay meander through the wilds of the recent Ape Canyon event at the NABC, the preference for using calls vs. knocks in the field, a resolution to protect the 'squatch, bucket list research locales, the virtues of the infamous Turtleman, Bobo's luck, and a two-for-one "Bobo's Story Time" segment regarding some of his shark encounters!Sign up for our weekly bonus podcast "Beyond Bigfoot & Beyond" and ad-free episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/bigfootandbeyondpodcastGet official "Bigfoot & Beyond with Cliff & Bobo" merchandise here: https://sasquatchprints.com/bigfoot-and-beyond-merch/

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Amanda Griffin, vice president of engagement and education at USHBC and NABC. Cronquist and Griffin reflect on The Blueberry Convention, share the feedback they received from participants and make a big announcement about future blueberry events.“The change is we are going to smush over the convention to the fall and essentially take away the summit, and have one large event in the fall called The Blueberry Convention. …It's an opportunity to celebrate the end of the season, gather everybody together, and that is where we will grow the trade show floor to have more expansive education offerings and more opportunities for folks to gather and to meet.” – Amanda Griffin Topics covered include: An introduction to Griffin and her efforts as vice president of engagement and education. Comments and reflections from the most recent Blueberry Convention.The future of USHBC and NABC events. Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Brittany Lee in Florida, Jody McPherson in North Carolina, TJ Hafner in Oregon and Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on April 25, 2024.

Bonus material! Join host Daniel Serfaty for a bite-sized discussion with innovator Curt Carlson on the magic of value creation using the NABC methodology.To listen to the rest of the interview with Curt Carlson, check out Episode 1 of MINDWORKS Season 4.

Dana & Tim have a fun and fabulous conversation with the North American Bigfoot Museum owner and former production Finding Bigfoot production team member, Melissa Barackman. They chat about her background, her art, and how she met her husband, Cliff Barackman. They dive into Melissa's interesting and compelling experiences with potential Bigfoot and everything they have going on at the museum. Join us for this amazing conversation, so much fun!Consider becoming a member of the NABC:https://www.patreon.com/nabc/aboutAutographed Copies of the Bigfoot Influencers at the NABC:https://northamericanbigfootcenter.square.site/product/book-the-bigfoot-influencers-tim-halloran/1046?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=5Museum Homepage:https://northamericanbigfootcenter.com/Keep Up with Tim & Dana:https://thebigfootinfluencers.com/https://hangar1publishing.com/blogs/the-bigfoot-influencers

Today, we're debuting a new format called Event Review, where my partner and I get together and discuss some of the most amusing incidents and some of the best and worst plays from a recent event. It's going to be shorter than my typical long-form interview and also, hopefully, just kind of fun.  I'm speaking with my partner for the District 6 Grand National Teams Qualifying sessions, Sophia Baldysz, a champion player from Poland with many medals in world events, and also my teammate from the 2023 NABC+ Mixed Swiss.

Episode 73: Rise and Fly! Lamont Jones and The Gist of Bid Whist   Normally, this is a Bridge podcast, but today my guest is Bid Whist evangelist Lamont Jones. Lamont recently published the book called The Gist of Bid Whist culminating a project he began in earnest in 2012. He's on a mission to share his love for Bid Whist with a wider audience. If you've ever been curious about Bid Whist, as I have been recently, Lamont and I go through a lot of the differences as well as the similarities between Bid Whist and Bridge. One of the things we don't have in Bridge is trash talk, and that seems to be a huge part of the Bid Whist culture. Whether it's trash-talking about taking your opponents to Boston or telling them to rise and fly, I definitely think Bid Whist has Bridge beat when it comes to talking smack. I could not believe when I read in The Gist of Bid Whist that none other than Bob Hamman said, "Bid Whist is more complex than Bridge." My question to you as a listener, is that a good thing? Overall I've just found Lamont to be a super positive, delightful person, and I'll hope you enjoy engaging with him as I did.  

John shares his experience of being hired to play bridge professionally for the first time. He talks about meeting and playing with a new partner and the challenges they faced. He also discusses the pressure and self-consciousness he felt as a bridge pro and how he overcame it to improve his performance and gain confidence.

Today's guest is Denmark's Morten Bilde. In addition to being a world-class bridge player with a win and a second in the U.S. Vanderbilt, Morten left his day job in 2015 to focus on getting bridge in the schools in Denmark. Stay tuned to find out why Morten says that's the best job he's ever had, as well as what the challenges are in that undertaking. Morten and his wife, Dorte met through bridge and their son, Dennis, is a real bridge superstar. The three of them teamed up at the recent Icelandic Bridge Festival and won the team event for both the festival and the World Bridge Tour event, which preceded it. Those of you with children might be interested to learn how Morten approached teaching Dennis the game. If you've got a passion for introducing youth to bridge like I do, then Morten is your guy. He's happy to answer any of your questions, and he gives his email address towards the end of our conversation. Please enjoy my conversation with Morten Bilde.   

Friday is the 10th Annual Hoopsville Marathon and is a bit of a "half" marathon. The "big show" is scheduled to be on air for at least six hours (it ends up going seven-and-a-half hours). This year's show features coaches, administrators, and others around Division III who give us a sense of the season to date, what's to come, and what else is going on in the Division and sport. We will talk about the ongoing NABC efforts with Coaches vs Cancer and Suits and Sneakers events. We hear from some of our pundits who tackle ever more difficult Top 25 polls. And we have our annual conversation with both national committee chairs. The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season. And we restart the shows fundraising efforts to help continue our efforts into the future. Guests included (in Part 4): - DIII National Committee Chairs: Bethany Dannelly (Washington & Lee Assoc. Director of Athletics) and Luke Flockerzi (Rochester men's coach) Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.

Friday is the 10th Annual Hoopsville Marathon and is a bit of a "half" marathon. The "big show" is scheduled to be on air for at least six hours (it ends up going seven-and-a-half hours). This year's show features coaches, administrators, and others around Division III who give us a sense of the season to date, what's to come, and what else is going on in the Division and sport. We will talk about the ongoing NABC efforts with Coaches vs Cancer and Suits and Sneakers events. We hear from some of our pundits who tackle ever more difficult Top 25 polls. And we have our annual conversation with both national committee chairs. The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season. And we restart the shows fundraising efforts to help continue our efforts into the future. Guests included (in Part 3): - Men's Top 25 Double-Take: Bob Quillman, Ryan Scott, Matt Snyder - Women's Top 25 Double-Take: Ryan Scott and Scott Peterson - Cabrini Finale Salute: John Dzik (former AD and men's coach), Marcus Kahn (former men's coach - current Mary Washington coach), Ryan Van Zelst (Cabrini men's coach) - Brendan Twomey, Farmingdale State men's coach Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.

Friday is the 10th Annual Hoopsville Marathon and is a bit of a "half" marathon. The "big show" is scheduled to be on air for at least six hours (it ends up going seven-and-a-half hours). This year's show features coaches, administrators, and others around Division III who give us a sense of the season to date, what's to come, and what else is going on in the Division and sport. We will talk about the ongoing NABC efforts with Coaches vs Cancer and Suits and Sneakers events. We hear from some of our pundits who tackle ever more difficult Top 25 polls. And we have our annual conversation with both national committee chairs. The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season. And we restart the shows fundraising efforts to help continue our efforts into the future. Guests included (in Part 2): - Nate Davis & BJ Dunne, Gettysburg No. 25 women's and men's coaches - Bill Sall, No. 12 Calvin men's coach - James Cosgrove, No. 4 Trinity (Conn.) men's coach - Don Friday, PSU-Harrisburg men's coach - Peg Swadener, Willamette women's coach Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.

Friday is the 10th Annual Hoopsville Marathon and is a bit of a "half" marathon. The "big show" is scheduled to be on air for at least six hours (it ends up going seven-and-a-half hours). This year's show features coaches, administrators, and others around Division III who give us a sense of the season to date, what's to come, and what else is going on in the Division and sport. We will talk about the ongoing NABC efforts with Coaches vs Cancer and Suits and Sneakers events. We hear from some of our pundits who tackle ever more difficult Top 25 polls. And we have our annual conversation with both national committee chairs. The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season. And we restart the shows fundraising efforts to help continue our efforts into the future. Guests included (in Part 1): - Chris Martin, No. 20 Loras men's coach - Lucia Robinson-Gibbs, MIT women's coach - Justin Olufson, Webster women's coach - Gary Stewart, Stevenson men's coach, NABC Coaches v Cancer advocate - Bill Broderick, No. 4 Christopher Newport women's coach Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.

The Setting Trick Episode 68 Game On – The Card Game Bridge Needs More People Like Steve Raine John McAllister talks with Steve Raine, a bridge player, vlogger and gaming café owner who lives in Nottingham, England. His video blogs about attending bridge tournaments and subsequent board review have earned him fans across the globe. You're going to want to stick around to hear the new end-of-show question as suggested by Steve's partner at the Atlanta NABC, Adam Hickman, aka Gizzy. We're planning on making it a staple of the show going forward. Listen to Steve's surprising and inspiring answer. Hint: it wasn't about himself!

The North American Bridge Championships are truly an experience that brings people together. Walt Shafer, who runs an eponymous, invitation-only game online, hosted a party for the participants at the Atlanta NABC. John, who plays in the game, attended and met Bonnie Gellas, who was there because her partner, Erez Hendelman, plays in the game. The two hit it off and now Bonnie, who is a bridge teacher, is a guest on the show.  Bonnie lives in NYC and is responsible for teaching bridge to hundreds of players.   

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by NABC Director of Government Affairs Alyssa Houtby. Houtby leads the NABC's advocacy efforts and works closely with Monument Advocacy, the council's Washington, D.C.-based lobbying firm. She shares the current state of the Farm Bill and discusses what specialty producers have to look forward to.“We're well positioned with members of Congress and the administration to deliver for specialty crop producers. I think there's more interest than there ever has been in the past. We've got members on the House and Senate Ag Committee that represent states that are heavy into specialty crops. In the past, you may have seen more representation from your middle-America, row-crop producing states.” - Alyssa HoutbyTopics covered include: An introduction to Houtby and her role with NABC. The efforts and successes of the NABC's advocacy on U.S. policy.Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Mario Ramirez in Mexico and Daniel Bustamante in Peru. This was recorded on November 23, 2023.

Todays guest is Skye Ettin, Assistant MBB Coach at UC Santa Barbara. Skye grew up in Princeton, NJ, where we first met as opponents in high school! He then played collegiately at The College of New Jersey where he was a three-year captain. After graduating he joined the staff at Princeton University as the Director of Basketball Operations but didn't take long for him to be named an assistant coach, a role he has filled the previous 6 seasons! He's garnered many accolades over that time span, including being named an NABC 30 under 30 honoree and one of the 50 most impactful mid major assistants in the country by Silver Waves Media. He capped off the Princeton chapter with an unbelievable run to the Sweet 16 in the 2023 NCAA tournament. Skye is now in his first season as an Assistant Coach at UC Santa Barbara. Today we talked about…. Growing up in Princeton, NJ The recruiting path and early adversity The differences between d3 and d1 players Why his coaching perspective started in college His career at TCNJ and the transition after The Sweet Sixteen Run with Princeton His new chapter at UC Santa Barbara The importance of an international roster Where you should play if you want to be seen How to build relationships in the industry and much more Appreciate you tuning in. Hope you enjoy! https://www.kevintarca.com/

Tim and Dana have an amazing chat with Cliff Barackman. Museum curator, television personality, and dedicated researcher, Cliff has been studying the subject since 1994 and has traveled to 46 states and worldwide looking for answers to the Bigfoot Phenomenon. Tune in and hear possibly for the first time, early stories of Cliff's interest in the subject and how he was cast for Finding Bigfoot. In addition, Dana, Tim, and Cliff discuss the significance of witness accounts and documented footprints. Tune in and learn how you can get access to the research that the North American Bigfoot Center is involved with.Become a NABC member:https://northamericanbigfootcenter.com/Official Website of Cliff Barackman:https://cliffbarackman.com/Bigfoot and Beyond Podcast:https://www.bigfootandbeyondpodcast.com/Cliff in The Bigfoot Influencers book:https://northamericanbigfootcenter.square.site/product/book-the-bigfoot-influencers-tim-halloran/1046?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=5Follow The Bigfoot Influencers:https://thebigfootinfluencers.com/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4602609/advertisement

Tim and Dana have an amazing chat with Cliff Barackman. Museum curator, television personality, and dedicated researcher, Cliff has been studying the subject since 1994 and has traveled to 46 states and worldwide looking for answers to the Bigfoot Phenomenon. Tune in and hear possibly for the first time, early stories of Cliff's interest in the subject and how he was cast for Finding Bigfoot. In addition, Dana, Tim, and Cliff discuss the significance of witness accounts and documented footprints. Tune in and learn how you can get access to the research that the North American Bigfoot Center is involved with.Become a NABC member:https://northamericanbigfootcenter.com/Official Website of Cliff Barackman:https://cliffbarackman.com/Bigfoot and Beyond Podcast:https://www.bigfootandbeyondpodcast.com/Cliff in The Bigfoot Influencers book:https://northamericanbigfootcenter.square.site/product/book-the-bigfoot-influencers-tim-halloran/1046?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=5Follow The Bigfoot Influencers:https://thebigfootinfluencers.com/

Riley, Brian and Connor discuss The Almanac, review foreign tour results, and conduct the first-ever Heat Check Hangout All-America Draft.Draft Rules:- Each person gets six players, one has to be a mid-major player (Gonzaga doesn't count)- Points will be taken from following year-end All-America teams: AP, USBWA, NABC- 1 point for third team, 2 points for second team, 3 points for first team- 1 additional point will be granted for PoY honors from each of the following: Naismith, Wooden, AP, Oscar Robertson, NABCFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33Greg Waddell: https://twitter.com/gwizzy12The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

The Setting Trick Episode 61: Sartaj Hans Keeps Getting Better This week's guest is many-time Australian national champion Sartaj Hans. Originally from India, Sartaj has several high finishes in NABC events, including making the semifinal of the recent Spingold Knockout Teams in Chicago, where he played four-handed with partner Andy Hung and teammates Nabil Edgtton and Michael Whibley.  John had his first big knockout match win in the 2014 Spingold teaming with Sartaj to beat the then 7th- seeded Cayne team. Sartaj's book, Battling the Best, won the 2107 IBPA Book of the Year award. He also won the declarer play of the year in 2019. On top of all that, he has a successful career and is married to fellow tournament bridge player Sophie Ashton; they have two young daughters. Sartaj discusses the psychology of bridge and how belief can make you a better player. The need for developing a way to categorize bridge mistakes because bridge problems have so much variance. Why postmortems are “rubbish.” Sartaj hits upon a hot-button issue: playing top-level events on computers. A couple of book recommendations from Sartaj. Sartaj's belief that focusing too much on system in a casual partnership is not effective. In bridge, everyone has a chance to win.  Working on improving and how even experts have coaches and mentors. Finally, Sartaj philosophizes on enjoying the process.   Read Sartaj's post on Bridge Winners about playing on tablets: https://bridgewinners.com/article/view/the-case-for-tablets/   Sartaj Hans' book, Battling the Best: https://www.baronbarclay.com/battling-the-best/   Sartaj Hans wins Declarer Play of the Year: https://www.abf.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2020_IBPA_Declarer_Play_of_the_Year.pdf  

Tim MacAllister is entering his first season as a men's basketball assistant coach at Western Kentucky in the 2023-24 season. He will be entering his fifth collegiate basketball season as an assistant coach.MacAllister has appeared in five NCAA Tournaments during his tenure, worked with four All-Americans and has worked with multiple players drafted into the NBA. The Corcoran, Calif., native helped lead Texas Tech to the 2019 NCAA National Championship final and to the Big 12 Conference regular-season championship in his first season as the program's Chief of Staff.MacAllister was named to the NABC's 2019 Under Armour 30-Under-30 Team, a group selected as 30 of the most outstanding men's college basketball coaches under the age of 30.He previously spent time as an assistant coach at Georgia Southern, Creighton, and Emory, and as a student assistant at Murray State.If you're looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program. We believe that having a mentor is the best way to maximize your potential and become a transformational coach. By matching you up with one of our experienced mentors you'll develop a one on one relationship that will help your coaching, your team, your program, and your mindset. The Hoop Heads Mentorship Program delivers mentoring services to basketball coaches at all levels through our team of experienced Head Coaches. Find out more at hoopheadspod.com or shoot me an email directly mike@hoopheadspod.comFollow us on social media @hoopheadspod on Twitter and Instagram and be sure to check out the Hoop Heads Podcast Network for more great basketball content.Get ready to take some notes as you listen to this episode with Tim McAllister, Men's Basketball Assistant Coach at Western Kentucky University.Website - https://wkusports.com/sports/mens-basketballEmail - tim.macallister@wku.eduTwitter - @BasketballMacVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballMention the Hoop Heads Podcast when you place your order and get $300 off a brand new state of the art Dr. Dish Shooting Machine! Fast Model SportsFastModel Sports has the most compelling and intuitive basketball software out there! In addition to a great product, they also provide basketball coaching content and resources through their blog and playbank, which features over 8,000 free plays and drills from their online coaching community. For access to these plays and more information, visit fastmodelsports.com or follow them on Twitter @FastModel. Use Promo code HHP15 to save 15%The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.TrainWhether you're a beginner basketball player looking for a place to start or a seasoned vet looking to level up your skills, your new...

Eric's bio via NABC.com Eric Wieberg joined the NABC staff in May 2016. As Director of Communications and Digital Media and as the primary NABC spokesman, Eric leads all public and media relations efforts for the NABC including strategic messaging, press releases, media appearances, member communication, and event media operations. He also oversees the NABC's digital, content creation, and brand marketing initiatives. Eric supports the NABC's advocacy work alongside various NABC committees in developing legislative proposals and policy positions for the NCAA and other governing bodies. Additionally, he manages the NABC's awards program and oversees the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Regional Advisory Committee. Eric assists with the NABC's sponsorship activation efforts and is a member of operational teams for various events including the Hall of Fame Classic and National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Celebration. Before coming to the NABC, Eric spent two years leading football communications and digital media as an Assistant Commissioner at the Colonial Athletic Association, and three years managing communications, marketing and digital as an Assistant Commissioner at the South Atlantic Conference. Prior to those positions, he was an intern with the NCAA Division I men's basketball staff, primarily serving media operations roles for the 2010 and 2011 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championships. Eric holds a master's degree from the University of Texas and a bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas. He resides in Olathe, Kan. with his wife Katie and two daughters. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/personsofinterest/message

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Joe Vargas, director of business intelligence at the USHBC and NABC, Joe Powell of Wish Farms and Michael Hill of H&A Farms. These industry leaders discuss the recently launched BerrySmart Insights Fresh Platform. The platform helps the industry more accurately measure production, inventory and pricing with a weekly report on supply, demand, inventory and shipments. It's an important part of the USHBC strategic plan to help growers and marketers become more efficient, resilient and innovative. “There's really three big pieces to this new launch that's going to provide the industry value. I think the first thing is bringing together data from throughout the industry for an accurate, timely understanding of the market. Number two, it provides more than just past and present data. It's also including a critical piece, which is forecasting, which will … help guide the industry, which is critical. And three, it's industry owned. It's governed by the USHBC and overseen by the USDA, and the industry decides on what's important and necessary to help innovate and encourage a more data-driven industry.” - Joe Vargas Topics covered include: An introduction to Vargas, Powell and Hill. A look at the launch and value of the BerrySmart Insights Fresh Platform by its developers and participants. The role the industry plays in the platform's success and accuracy. How to contact “Data Joe” Vargas with questions about the platform. Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Derrin Wheeler in Georgia, Pat Goin in Indiana, TJ Hafner in Oregon and Mario Ramirez in Mexico. This was recorded on June 14, 2023.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Kristy Babb, USHBC and NABC's first-ever communications director. This role was created to develop a focus on a communications platform for both organizations that will further unify the blueberry industry and drive the ambition to make blueberries the world's favorite fruit. Babb has over 20 years of experience developing and executing communication strategies on behalf of corporate clients, trade associations and other nonprofit, mission-based organizations. “The opportunities are endless here, and I think we have so many great and exciting stories to tell to so many different audiences that it really is a place where the sky's the limit. The story of blueberries is not only interesting and fun, but it's also really scientific and data driven. The health benefits of blueberries are a story that we can tell in so many different ways to so many different audiences.” - Kristy Babb Topics covered include: An introduction to Babb.Discussion of the insights and experience Babb brings to the communications director role. The announcement that “The Business of Blueberries” podcast has won a National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) award! Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Todd Sanders in California Alan Schreiber in Washington, TJ Hafner in Oregon, Jody McPherson in North Carolina, Matt Macrie in New Jersey, Mario Ramirez in Mexico and Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on May 24, 2023.

My guest tonight is Nico Spadafora. Nico is a palentologist that works at the North American Bigfoot Center out in Boring Oregon. He is here to share his personal encounters with Sasquatch, which includes seeing one of these elsusive creatures. Sasquatch Odyssey YouTube ChannelVisit Our WebsiteParanormal World Productions Merchandise Store The Fossil Team WebsiteCheck Out The Shows Sponsor Vitalis Sleep And Support Our Sponsorshttps://vitalissleep.comUse Promo Code ODYSSEY20 at check out for 20% Off Your Entire Order!Sasquatch Odyssey Podcast YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCrIzUVxqM4a98whCBYBvgwSupport The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@paranormalworldproductions.com Send Brian A Voicemail Or Tell Your Storyhttps://www.speakpipe.com/SasquatchOdysseyPodcastFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Follow The Show On TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sasquatchodysseypodcast?_t=8XRHQxPMFYo&_r=1