Podcasts about pattern ag

Two players in the precision ag space have teamed up to create what the collaborators are billing as a new leader in soil health digitization for advanced crop management and climate sustainability. EarthOptics and Pattern Ag have joined forced to deliver farmers services that combine data on pest and disease detection, fertilization, and tillage prescriptions... Read More

Get the latest news of agriculture with American Ag Today! On this episode, we go back to the Farm Progress Show and learn about a new merger between Earth Optics and Pattern Ag as we spoke with Britt Buchanan during the show.

In this episode of Grounded, we discuss a groundbreaking merger that is set to redefine soil health and crop management. EarthOptics and Pattern Ag have joined forces to create a category-leading company dedicated to digitizing soil health for advanced crop management and climate sustainability. This merger is poised to lead the field of Predictive Agronomy by offering farmers unprecedented high-resolution data on soil properties, pest detection, fertilization, and the industry's first tillage prescriptions.Listeners will learn how the merger combines EarthOptics' innovative soil sensing technology with Pattern Ag's cutting-edge Predictive Agronomy and extensive metagenomic database. This powerful combination enables exponential growth in data generation and predictive forecasting, driving both farm profitability and productivity to new heights.Join us as we explore how this merger is not only advancing the science of soil health but also paving the way for more sustainable and efficient farming practices, making a significant impact on the future of agriculture.

No episódio desta semana, meu amigo Pedro Barbieri compartilhou sua trajetória desde o setor de usinas de cana-de-açúcar até a transição para a Pattern Ag, onde encontrou novas oportunidades na carreira. Durante a conversa, ele refletiu sobre o empreendedorismo no Brasil, abordando as dificuldades enfrentadas por estrangeiros com as complexas realidades tributárias e culturais do país. Sua experiência no campo foi fundamental para integrar essas vivências às estratégias de escritório. Ele também explorou a importância da análise de fertilidade do solo e do planejamento na recuperação de áreas degradadas. Outros pontos discutidos incluíram o uso de ferramentas biológicas e o papel crucial da agricultura de precisão para um futuro mais sustentável e eficiente no agronegócio. SIGA O PEDRO BARBIERI PARCEIROS DESTE EPISÓDIO Este episódio foi trazido até você pela Nutripura Nutrição e Pastagem! A Nutripura, que tem como base valores como honestidade, qualidade e inovação nos produtos e excelência no atendimento, atua há mais de 20 anos no segmento pecuário, oferecendo os melhores produtos e serviços aos pecuaristas. Fique ligado nos artigos que saem no Blog Canivete e no podcast CaniveteCast! Com certeza é o melhor conteúdo sobre pecuária que você irá encontrar na internet. Nutripura: O produto certo, na hora certa. Site: http://www.nutripura.com.brBlog Canivete: [https://www.nutripura.com.br/pub/blog-canivete/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutripura/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nutripura/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nutripura/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TvNutripura INTERAJA COM O AGRO RESENHAInstagram: www.instagram.com/agroresenhaTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/agroresenhaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/agroresenhaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/agroresenhaCanal do Telegram: https://t.me/agroresenhaCanal do WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/arp-zap-01 E-MAILSe você tem alguma sugestão de pauta, reclamação ou dúvida envie um e-mail para contato@agroresenha.com.br ACOMPANHE A REDE AGROCASTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/redeagrocast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redeagrocast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/redeagrocast FICHA TÉCNICAApresentação: Paulo OzakiProdução: Agro ResenhaConvidado: Pedro BarbieriEdição: Senhor A - https://editorsenhor-a.com.brSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No episódio desta semana, meu amigo Pedro Barbieri compartilhou sua trajetória desde o setor de usinas de cana-de-açúcar até a transição para a Pattern Ag, onde encontrou novas oportunidades na carreira. Durante a conversa, ele refletiu sobre o empreendedorismo no Brasil, abordando as dificuldades enfrentadas por estrangeiros com as complexas realidades tributárias e culturais do país. Sua experiência no campo foi fundamental para integrar essas vivências às estratégias de escritório. Ele também explorou a importância da análise de fertilidade do solo e do planejamento na recuperação de áreas degradadas. Outros pontos discutidos incluíram o uso de ferramentas biológicas e o papel crucial da agricultura de precisão para um futuro mais sustentável e eficiente no agronegócio. SIGA O PEDRO BARBIERI PARCEIROS DESTE EPISÓDIO Este episódio foi trazido até você pela Nutripura Nutrição e Pastagem! A Nutripura, que tem como base valores como honestidade, qualidade e inovação nos produtos e excelência no atendimento, atua há mais de 20 anos no segmento pecuário, oferecendo os melhores produtos e serviços aos pecuaristas. Fique ligado nos artigos que saem no Blog Canivete e no podcast CaniveteCast! Com certeza é o melhor conteúdo sobre pecuária que você irá encontrar na internet. Nutripura: O produto certo, na hora certa. Site: http://www.nutripura.com.brBlog Canivete: [https://www.nutripura.com.br/pub/blog-canivete/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutripura/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nutripura/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nutripura/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TvNutripura INTERAJA COM O AGRO RESENHAInstagram: www.instagram.com/agroresenhaTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/agroresenhaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/agroresenhaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/agroresenhaCanal do Telegram: https://t.me/agroresenhaCanal do WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/arp-zap-01 E-MAILSe você tem alguma sugestão de pauta, reclamação ou dúvida envie um e-mail para contato@agroresenha.com.br ACOMPANHE A REDE AGROCASTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/redeagrocast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redeagrocast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/redeagrocast FICHA TÉCNICAApresentação: Paulo OzakiProdução: Agro ResenhaConvidado: Pedro BarbieriEdição: Senhor A - https://editorsenhor-a.com.brSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we explore the cutting-edge technology and scientific advancements driving modern agriculture with Britt Buchanan and Mike Tweedy, Pattern Ag. As key figures in a company at the forefront of agricultural innovation, we delve into how technology is revolutionizing the way farmers approach soil health and crop management.

Through advancements in understanding of soil biology, companies like Pattern Ag are seeing the impact microbes can have on crop fertility.

Dave Friedberg is CEO, Chairman, and co-founder of Ohalo Genetics ( https://ohalo.com ), which is accelerating evolution to unlock nature's potential. Dave excels at developing and deploying agricultural technologies that boost farmer productivity while reducing humanity's land, water, and energy footprint. Dave is also CEO and founder of The Production Board (TPB), a venture foundry that builds and invests in technology businesses in food, agriculture, and life sciences. He helps set strategy, define TPB's investment theses, and manage key TPB investments.‍ He is also a director on the boards of Lavoro (Latin America's largest ag inputs retailer) and Pattern Ag (the leading predictive agronomy company focused on soil biology). Prior to TPB, Dave was founder and CEO of The Climate Corporation, the world's leading digital agronomy software platform, used by farmers across 200+ million acres worldwide. Monsanto acquired The Climate Corporation in 2013, when he joined Monsanto (now Bayer) as a member of the executive leadership team. — This episode is presented by Pinion. Learn more HERE. — Links Ohalo Genetics - https://ohalo.com All in Podcast - https://www.allinpodcast.co Dave on X - https://twitter.com/friedberg The Climate Corporation Episode - https://themodernacre.com/302 Join the Co-op - https://themodernacre.supercast.com

Through advancements in understanding of soil biology, we are seeing the impact microbes can have on crop fertility.

The report gives corn and soybean farmers and agronomic advisors a good indicator of their risks for key pests and pathogens.

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/SZJjuu0INsgOn this episode:

In Agriculture we generally have the perception that farmers as price takers are being short-changed as “middle men” make all the margin. While it's popular to talk about “cutting out the middle man,” how realistic is it to actually happen? Ryan Moe and Todd Thurman join Damian to discuss who these middle operators are, what they do, and whether or not they can be eliminated. In an era of quickly deploying technology and rapid information availability, those in the middle have to add value or they'll go extinct. Sponsored by: Pattern Ag pattern.ag Redox Bio-Nutrients redoxgrows.com Truterra truterraag.com

Ag commodity marketing is too complex, largely misunderstood, and the industry is full of products and services you probably don't even need to profitably market your grain. That truth bomb — along with many more — is courtesy of Joe Vaclavik of Standard Grain. Mr. Vaclavik, a former grain trader turned commodity marketing commentator, says there are only three things a farmer needs to be profitable. Conversely, there are nine things almost no farmer EVER needs to use, including options trading, long range weather prognosticators, and exotic grain marketing contracts. Joe keeps it simple. And blunt. If you're thin-skinned, don't tune into this episode. For the rest of you in Ag, enjoy! Sponsored by: Pattern Ag pattern.ag Redox Bio-Nutrients redoxgrows.com Truterra truterraag.com

Interest rates appear to be stabilizing, wage and food inflation are still worsening, and predictions for America's Ag sector are a bit dour for 2024. What's going on at the macro-economic level and what does it mean for Agriculture? Compeer's Chief Risk Officer, Bill Moore, joins Damian to discuss inflation, land values, debt, the American consumer, savings accounts, interest rate pressure, price increases, and what impact all these things will have on Agriculture in the year ahead. Sponsored by: Pattern Ag pattern.ag AGvisorPRO getagvisorpro.com Truterra truterraag.com

Cost of production set a record in 2023 as the most expensive crops ever planted. How things turned out for the P&L statement depended on weather, yield, and how well operators navigated the commodity markets. Prices for land, labor, fuel, machinery, and crop inputs aren't subsiding, nor is the interest rate for borrowed money. All this points to a challenging farm business environment for 2024. Put simply: Crop insurance and adherence to business will matter more in '24. Chris Barron with Ag View Solutions discusses farm finances with Damian. Sponsored by: Pattern Ag pattern.ag AGvisorPRO getagvisorpro.com Truterra truterraag.com

Canada is the world's number one exporter of oats — a commodity enjoying an upswing in demand thanks to snack bars and oat milk. Did you know almost every bushel of oats goes straight to human consumption? With horse racing's decline in popularity, human oat consumption is the key to future growth. John Bergen and Riley Anderson, Manitoba farmers, join Damian to discuss oat production, exports, agronomics, and the business of oats. Sponsored by: Pattern Ag pattern.ag AGvisorPRO getagvisorpro.com Truterra truterraag.com

Calvin Koeller's Illinois farm operation is about to lose a couple miles worth of farm land to an electrical grid expansion. This new electric line project was defeated a few years ago but, with support from the Inflation Reduction Act — and some Illinois politics — the Grainbelt Express Electric project is back on track. As currently designed, it's going to cause significant disruption for farmers like the Koellers. Calvin is joined by fellow Illinois farmer John Carroll to discuss infrastructure, eminent domain, and green policy winners and losers in and out of Agriculture. Sponsored by: Pattern Ag pattern.ag AGvisorPRO getagvisorpro.com Truterra truterraag.com

Currently, pork profitability (or lack thereof) has certain observers comparing the industry to the late '90s when pork was in turmoil. It was that era, in fact, that set the stage for today's (mostly) vertically integrated hog production model using contact grower farmers. Adam Krause, a contract grower, joins Glenn Muller, Executive Director of South Dakota Pork Producers Council in an extensive conversation with Damian about all things pork. The topics: Exports, flavorless pigs, grandma's cooking, African Swine Fever, manure's value, contractual production critics, Proposition 12, Mexican growth, and pig rectums. Tune in!! Pattern Ag pattern.ag AGvisorPRO getagvisorpro.com Truterra truterraag.com

If you're in business, at some level, you're in sales. So, how exactly would you rate your sales game? Do you ask the right questions? Is your product knowledge keeping up? Do you understand the needs and problems of the customers you seek to serve? St. John (“Sinjin”) Craner, a sales and marketing trainer specializing in Agriculture explains how selling has evolved and why the methods of yesterday won't work in today's Ag. Find St. John Craner at www.ruralsalessuccess.com Sponsored by: Pattern Ag pattern.ag AGvisorPRO getagvisorpro.com Truterra truterraag.com

The Mississippi River is low and that's causing shipping problems for Agriculture. Mark Milam with Independent Commodity Intelligence Services joins Damian to discuss issues of transportation, supply, and distribution of fertilizer for crop year 2024. Sponsored by: Pattern Ag pattern.ag AGvisorPRO getagvisorpro.com Truterra truterraag.com

The chasm between beef and dairy is being bridged as the two industries fuse in a trend that could be good for beef, dairy, consumers, the marketplace, and maybe the environment. The advent of sex-specific semen made a whole lot of dairy cow uteruses available. Meanwhile the beef industry needed calves. The result: beef bulls being bred to dairy calves creating calves intended specifically for the beef trade. This trend is upending the marketplace. Ian Wheal of meat supply chain consultancy Breedr joins Nebraska cattleman and founder of HerdDogg — a cattle biometrics company — Andrew Uden for an explanatory dialogue about Beef-on-Dairy. Sponsored by: Pattern Ag pattern.ag AGvisorPRO getagvisorpro.com Truterra truterraag.com

Using a $40 million federal grant paid over five years via USDA's climate initiative, DeLong company created the “Grown Climate Smart” program. A 38 branch Ag retailer and grain elevator, DeLong has roughly 250,000 customer acres enrolled in the program that incentivizes wind breaks, cover cropping, tillage reduction, and nutrient management. Now the question is: Will consumers or downstream Ag customers pay a premium or be able to justify a premium associated with “climate smart” designation? DeLong's Dylan Vaca and Wisconsin farmer Randy Hughes join Damian Mason to discuss the challenge of fetching a premium for environmentally conscious commodities. Sponsored by: Pattern Ag pattern.ag AGvisorPRO getagvisorpro.com Truterra truterraag.com

Businesses are encouraged to conduct assessments of their Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. In short: What are you good at, what do you suck at, where will tomorrow's money be made, and what things could put you out of business? The most critical element of an effective SWOT Analysis is the ability to be critical. That's why I brought in Ryan Moe, member of The Business of Ag Success Group, Regional Director with StoneX, and unapologetic truth teller. It's a long episode but among my all-time favorites and an awesome, insightful conversation! Sponsored by: Pattern Ag pattern.ag AGvisorPRO getagvisorpro.com Truterra truterraag.com

Used machinery markets are heating up earlier than normal. Is this because farmers in need of equipment recall getting shut out during the supply chain disruptions of Covid or is there a used equipment shortage? What are interest rates — more than double what they were just a year or so ago— doing to the farm implement market? Does a farmer need the newest and shiniest machinery in an era of evolving and transportable technology? Is there a place for smaller scale farm equipment in tomorrow's Ag? Is farm machinery a barometer for the greater Ag economy. A predictor of the future? Those questions and more are addressed in this insightful discussion between Damian and Moving Iron's Casey Seymour. Sponsored by: Pattern Ag pattern.ag AGvisorPRO getagvisorpro.com Truterra truterraag.com

Comet Bio is a technology-enabled food ingredient company that, after eight years, is finally ready to churn out food ingredients. The company extracts fiber — arabinoxylan to be specific — from wheat straw and turns it into an ingredient for food companies to use in food for human consumption. This is a win-win for everyone involved: New demand for an Ag by-product (straw) is always good, creating a product that adds up to 100 times value is even better. Comet's CEO, Rich Troyer explains the process, the product, and the potential. The company's first processing facility is in Denmark, with plans to build and open a facility in North American wheat country in the future. Sponsored by: Pattern Ag pattern.ag AGvisorPRO getagvisorpro.com Truterra truterraag.com

Organic food sales growth still outpaces conventional, despite food inflation and even after nearly two decades of “organic” being a thing. Additionally, the margins are better for organic. So, how much longer can “organic” grow organically? How do organic chicken farms operate, is it the same as vertically integrated conventional poultry production? Where does the product end up? Lorenzo Bared, VP of Strategy for Farmer Focus, the nation's largest branded organic poultry producer with a business model focusing on independent family farmers. Sponsored by: Pattern Ag pattern.ag AGvisorPRO getagvisorpro.com Truterra truterraag.com

I was recently asked by two investor friends of mine, “Damian, if I handed you a billion dollars, where in Ag would you invest it?” The question, as well as the six weeks of pondering it inspired in my head, made me think this was a solid and stimulating topic for The Business of Agriculture. Looking from 2023 and beyond, where within our industry will there be a need for investment capital to fuel expansion to feed new demand? Biologicals? Ag tech? Real estate? Environmental plays using Ag? Food waste? Infrastructure? Rob Saik of AGvisorPRO joins me on this fun discussion. Sponsored by: Pattern Ag pattern.ag AGvisorPRO getagvisorpro.com Truterra truterraag.com

Silage — in case you're unfamiliar— is high moisture forage chopped and stored for cattle feed, principally dairy animals. It derives its name from the fact we used to blow this forage into silos. That's not done much anymore for reasons of safety, practicality, and scale. The most common method of ensiling and storing cow feed involves piling it on concrete, packing it with a large tractor, then covering with plastic. For reasons of economics and environment — which aren't always opposing forces — the stack and pack silage practice may be changing. Large silage bags such as the 14 x 500 footers used by Iowa dairyman Anthony Nunes reduce feed waste, improve feed quality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Mr. Nunes joins nutritionist Marc Etchebarne and environmental consultant Jake Schmitz to discuss the future of feed storage. Sponsored by: Pattern Ag pattern.ag AGvisorPRO getagvisorpro.com Truterra truterraag.com

Regenerative practices have become a new area of focus in production Agriculture. But what about our grazing lands — are we managing those lands for healthier soil, a healthier environment AND a healthier bottom line? Hugh Aljoe and Jim Johnson with Noble Research Institute, an Oklahoma-based ranch and research entity operating on 14,000 acres, join Damian. They discuss the important role grazing land plays in American Ag and methods by which to improve soil, environment, and our balance sheet. With almost double the number of acres in grass and rangeland as there are in crops, proper management can boost beef production while more than offsetting the greenhouse gases released by all of production Agriculture. Sponsored by: Pattern Ag pattern.ag AGvisorPRO getagvisorpro.com Truterra truterraag.com

My farmer friends at XtremeAg say, “The limiting yield factor isn't the seed, it's probably us.” Well, that's not necessarily the case — another huge limiting yield factor is loss due to pathogens. With so many nasty diseases out there, our problem has often been misdiagnosis or a failure to treat our crops before the damage is done. Fortunately, new technology has emerged to detect pathogens before they present themselves. Thus allowing preemptive treatment or, in the absence of pathogens, no treatment which is a win for the environment AND your wallet. Mike Tweedy with PatternAg joins Damian to discuss new innovations in autumn pathogen detection which allows for seed selection and treatment plans months before any problem arises. Sponsored by:
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Power PollenAiring 8/7/23John Deere Pre-RollToday's episode is brought to you by Pattern Ag, predicting pest and pathogen risk in your fields. Don't gamble with your yields, go to www.pattern.ag today!Around the Room – why do you need a Farm4Profit conversation today?As hosts what are you most looking forward to with this guest today?Remind people to hit SUBSCRIBE – REMEMBER TO LEAVE REVIEWS Especially on YouTubeWhat's Working in Ag Segment – ZeaKal – Tanner & JenniferGuest:Jason Cope brings more than 20-years of industry experience in the development of theoretical and applied engineering solutions from leading global agribusinesses. He currently holds more than 40 granted US and worldwide patents and oversees PowerPollen's intellectual property strategy. He also guides operations and engineering initiatives for the company.Who is Power Pollen?History, Mission, VisionTo preserve and enhance crop productivity by enabling superior pollination systems2015 - Todd Krone(just left DuPont Pioneer) partnered with Jason Cope (engineer)Set up shop in Todd's garageHow does your new corn pollination techniques benefit ag?What factors increase yield and minimize risk with seed practices in pollination?corn, rice, and wheatHow are you reaching your producer base? InvestorsAt what point did you see the business growing?Field operationscustom designed machinery across in-field production on 22 customer fieldsOperations in IA, TX, & Puerto Rico How do you see global agriculture playing a part through expanding Power Pollen?Where will we start to see agriculture fluctuate due to the pollination of crops?What are the factors that affect the optimal time of applying the pollen?In a drought year, how much can farmers expect to be saved from their field with Power Pollen?Corn Seed impactsYield ImprovementsFewer male plants are needed → more females/acre = greater output and land utilizationLess Risk with seed overproductionMore Flexibility → expands window for plantingReasons: drought, flooding, climate changesHow does Power Pollen overcome in a drought year?How is In-Season Control allowing farmers more flexibility?Are they meeting current market demand while in-season?An average 60% increase in oil over normal-hybrids with no reduction yield What challenges do those producers face ahead?What did we miss?Summary and ChallengeIf you could go back and talk to yourself at age 18, what would you go back and say?Share Contact information

We're several years into various programs looking to sign up acres for such things as carbon sequestration, nitrogen reduction, cover crops, and other regenerative practices. Yet, there are still not very many acres signed up. Why is that and what will it take to get more acres involved with ecosystem marketing? In this episode Damian asks the questions you've asked him. Why are companies paying farmers to plant cover crops? How much are they paying? Will consumers support these costs in an era of food inflation? Will these programs go away? Tim Meinhold and Laura Kowalski with Primient — a corn processing company — join the discussion with Truterra's Gregg Allard. Sponsored by: Pattern Ag pattern.ag AGvisorPRO getagvisorpro.com Truterra truterraag.com

Livestock Margin ProtectionAiring 7/31/23John Deere Pre-RollToday's episode is brought to you by Pattern Ag, predicting pest and pathogen risk in your fields. Don't gamble with your yields, go to www.pattern.ag today!Around the Room – why do you need a Farm4Profit conversation today?As hosts what are you most looking forward to with this guest today?Remind people to hit SUBSCRIBE – REMEMBER TO LEAVE REVIEWS Especially on YouTubeBios:Tony Latcham is the VP of Risk Management at Stockguard. He merges his unique experience as both a risk management consultant and producer on a 4th generation cow-calf and row crop operation to help other farmers identify and manage unexpected risks. Before joining Stockguard, he worked as an Agricultural banker for 15 years and as the CEO of a bank for five years. He then founded a risk management company, which has been serving farmers and ranchers across the Midwest for the past 13 years. He specializes in a wide range of areas, including financial consulting, market analysis, and risk mitigation.Jordan Morris is a Senior Risk Management Consultant at Stockguard. He is a first-generation farmer and owner of a feedlot and cow-calf operation in Southeast Iowa. As a Senior Risk Management Consultant, he is dedicated to sharing his knowledge of market trends and risk management solutions to help his clients meet their goals and secure their investments against unexpected risks.Talking points:Are there ways for livestock producers to protect their margins like row crop farmers do with crop insurance?What is Livestock Risk Protection (LRP)What is Livestock Gross Margin (LGM)What are ways that you have seen successful farmers and ranchers using these products in their operations?Is there anything available for our listeners that have Pasture/Rangeland/Forage (PRF)?The Future of the Stockguard Portal and How it helps producers Crop Insurance high-level overviewDo you have to physically own livestock to use theses products?How do farmers get access to these products?What else did we miss?What is the most common thing you see your most successful clients doing better or more different than others?Summary & ChallengeWhat would you go back and tell yourself at age 18?Share contact information

If you're in modern day production Agriculture, you are in business. Probably to the tune of millions of dollars of allocated capital. Yet, many farmers don't flex their money mindset or think like entrepreneurs. This could make for real on-farm struggles moving into an era of high interest rates, consolidation, and demographic changes on North American farms. Evan Shout, CFO of Saskatchewan's HGV (Farms) and founder of FarmerCoach joins Damian to discuss improving one's entrepreneurial quotient, the business side of farming, and how to remedy business mindset shortcomings. Sponsored by:
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Clayton FarmsAiring 7/24/23John Deere Pre-RollToday's episode is brought to you by Pattern Ag, predicting pest and pathogen risk in your fields. Don't gamble with your yields, go to www.pattern.ag today!Around the Room – why do you need a Farm4Profit conversation today?As hosts what are you most looking forward to with this guest today?Remind people to hit SUBSCRIBE – REMEMBER TO LEAVE REVIEWS Especially on YouTubeThank the listeners and launch into the introduction!Guest: Clayton MooneyBefore becoming a co-founder of Clayton Farms, Mooney was a professional poker player in Ireland before returning to the state looking for opportunities to work for or found a start-up. He was a founder of KinoSol, which made solar food dehydrators, then connected with Pool to found Nebullam, now Clayton Farms. He now serves as an entrepreneur in residence with Start Something College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Guest: Huey Boelen - Huey B Cool            Immigrant from the Netherlands, former cricket and dairy farmer, lover of social media and great stories, and a great friend of Farm4Profit. Who is Clayton Farms?History, Mission, Vision“Bring you the freshest, locally grown food”Greens grown/harvested in an driven indoor farmFounded in 2017 - by Clayton Mooney and Danen poolOriginal concept of designing, building, and selling a new generation of indoor farming equipment, then licensing the software to run indoor farms to buyers to run themselvesBuilt demonstration farm at Iowa State University Research ParkSelling lettuce and microgreens to local restaurants when COVID-19 hitHow did you survive during the pandemic? How did you receive business from other restaurants? Did this lead to doorstep delivery?BackgroundFood harvest/grown in neighborhoodNo pesticides Harvested and delivered same day all year aroundWhat they're growingLettuce, radish, sunflower, beet, bok choy, pea, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, arugula, chardHow the subscription works:Choose items → get delivery times → delivered to door-step→ reusable packaging Locations: Ames, IA and Twin CitiesTwin Cities locationReceived keys to building to harvest plants in 8 weeks What made you come to the idea of your company?Did you grow up with an ag background? Where did your interest grow in ag? Did you have a greenhouse beforehand? Why Iowa?Agriculture state - accessibility to ISU researches and ability to hire ISU alumniIowa's startup ecosystem - Iowa State CyStarters and ISU Startup FactoryAg StartupEngine invested in Clayton Farms in 2017 - follow-on investment in 2019What other demographics would fit his company?Have there been challenges to selling people to subscribe? What promotions have you used?The Grow RoomLaunched in October 2022A space for founders to not only work, but collaborate and connect at the ISU Research Park Where do you see the impacting the community? What students are you seeing interested in it? The Restaurant at North Grand MallWhat are you most excited for in the future?What did we miss?Summary and ChallengeIf you could go back to talk to yourself at age 18, what would you say?

Every Summer we begin to analyze crop reports, look at the markets and ask the question, “Will Ag make money this year? And if so, which sectors?” Jarod Creed of JC Marketing & Ag Financial Services joins Damian to discuss farm income, recent ag economic history, political winds shaping or shifting Ag, and other forces impacting farm revenue. The good news: 2023 looks profitable for many. The bad news: We work in a business with plenty of ups and downs…as you'll enjoy hearing Jarod and Damian discuss. Sponsored by:
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We produce a LOT of agricultural output here in the United States and the trend line for increased productivity isn't letting up. So what happens when we run out of places to sell our output or creative ways to burn through our crops as we've done with ethanol or renewable diesel? Will we see calls for controlling the supply through a quota system on production? Damian Mason predicts (with 58% accuracy!) that supply management is in America's future. The reasons why: higher margins, more predictable economics, environmentalist push for reduced food waste, and a call for bigger returns on capital among larger scale operators. Sponsored by: Pattern Ag pattern.ag AGvisorPRO getagvisorpro.com Truterra truterraag.com

As you've likely heard me say, we in Agriculture suffer from commodity mindset. When we think of growing margins, we think of reducing costs, getting bigger, and making more with less. But what happens when there's almost no efficiencies to be gained, or worse yet when we make so much stuff that even through efficiencies the margins are paltry due to an oversupply of food? Well, what if I told you that day is fast approaching? Friend of show, Todd Thurman joins me to discuss the future of Agriculture and the inherent need to not just add efficiencies but to also grow revenue and profit margin. Branded products, source verification, niche markets, and environmental impact quotients are just a few of the margin boosters coming soon to an Agriculture near you! Sponsored by:
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The proliferation of biological crop inputs over the last several years has been almost overwhelming. I personally believe soil biology — understanding it and working with the soil versus against it — is the next frontier for production Agriculture. That said, the world of biological soil and crop enhancements is crowded while still a bit murky. What exactly is in those jugs of biologicals, what do they do, how do farmers benefit from them, and will we use more biologicals and less chemistry on farms of tomorrow? Answers to those questions and so many more are in this discussion with Illinois farmer Greg McClure and BWFusion agronomist Sean Nettleton. Sponsored by: 
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Mike Way started his Ag career selling citrus upon graduating from Fresno State. A few years later, he hopped over to vegetables with a few partners. Today he is the CEO and half owner of Prime Time — a California-based grower / shipper / packer of produce specializing mostly in peppers. Mike explains the challenges of providing year-round vegetables to the food service and retail marketplace while also navigating California's increasingly anti-Ag policies. Both of those challenges spurred his business to expand into Mexico. Chances are, you've eaten a Prime Time pepper. If you're looking for the story behind that pepper, here it is. Sponsored by:
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North American farmers are losing valuable bushels of corn and soybeans at both the front and back end of their combines -- those bushels never making it to the grain bin. We in Agriculture have been conditioned to focus on increasing production. But what about the money being lost by losing yield on crops you've already produced? That was the motivation for Craig Ganssle, founder of Farmwave, which uses AI technology to reduce grain loss. Craig is joined by Midwest farmer, Jacob Smoker who explains his results using the Farmwave system. Sponsored by:
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In a year's time, interest rates have more than doubled, commodity prices have declined by roughly 15 percent, while land and cash rent prices are in record territory. So, is everything alright with farm financials? John Maman with Nutrien Financial joins Damian to discuss Agriculture money and the marketplace. No, it's still not the 1980's and yes, you should have a firm understanding of the 5 C's of credit! Sponsored by: 
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If you work in the Business of Agriculture, you likely know of a dysfunctional family farming operation. Contrary to the pastoral vision of farming portrayed in children's books, many farms are stress-filled places to work with family members in conflict, run by narcissistic owners. So says Andy Junkin who works as a farm mediator and advisor to keep family farming operations from imploding. Andy joins Damian to discuss succession plans, working with the next generation, and the 9,000 hour rule. If you're a farmer in that 77%, you may not like what you hear in this episode. Which is exactly why you need to hear it! Sponsored by:
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Farmland values have been on a tear the last couple years. Who's buying America's farms and why are they doing so? Is it true that institutional investors are keeping farmers from expanding ownership? Will interest rate hikes cause farm ground prices to plummet? Are foreigners buying the property next door? Is farmland still a good investment? Should there be restrictions on who can own farm ground? Paul Pittman of Farmland Partners answers all those questions and more — buckle up for a fast moving discussion! Sponsored by:
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Drone technology is evolving at a rapid pace. Will we see a future where unmanned aerial vehicles replace the traditional crop duster? Likely not for a number of practical reasons as well as the technology advancements being made in manned agricultural aviation. A more likely scenario is where drones compliment airplanes (as well as terrestrial application units) for greater precision, reduced product application, and improved production. In this forward looking episode Damian sits down with Bill Reynolds of Leading Edge Aerial Technology, Andrew Moore with National Ag Aviation Association, and Mike Dipaola CCO of Taranis. Sponsored by:
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“Our industry is going to require 60,000 4-year college graduates and we're around 38,000 students graduating from the Ag curriculum currently.” So says Dr. Tom Paulson, department head at Morningside U's Applied Agricultural and Food Studies. Dr. Paulson is joined by Tom Moss and Liz Zoebel, two of 75 students studying Agriculture at the Sioux City, Iowa college. They discuss what they're learning, what they're not learning, where we can help them develop professionally, and much more. Tune in to this spotlight on tomorrow's Ag leaders. Sponsored by:
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Have you noticed steaks and chicken breasts are considerably larger than they were just a couple decades ago? Switching to pork, have you noticed your chops are less flavorful (maybe that explains the popularity of bacon)? Todd Thurman and Nevil Speer join Damian to discuss the meat production model and how we've gotten to a place of less flavor and huge carcasses. Can we reverse this trend by focusing on consumer preferences or will Agriculture continue to focus on production rather than consumers? Profit margins of tomorrow depend on our response to consumer signals. Sponsored by:
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Every five years congress hashes out, argues about, and then releases a new and revised Farm Bill. At least that is what's supposed to happen, although it may not happen for the 2023 version. Paul Neiffer, the Farm CPA, joins Damian to explain the current Farm Bill, predict what's in the new version, and discuss proposed changes. The new Farm Bill's spending is set to grow by 60% -- much of it for nutrition programs — but where else will this money end up? Listen and find out! Sponsored by: Pattern Ag pattern.ag AGvisorPRO getagvisorpro.com Truterra truterraag.com

When you think of buying a piece of farm ground, you probably think of the very real possibility that the soil is depleted. But what if it's got more than enough fertility and what if you can actually use that banked fertility to lower your taxes? Turns out, per IRS Section 180, you can depreciate excess fertility on newly acquired farm land (purchased, not rented). Alec Bean with Agricultural Soil Management explains this crinkle in the tax code that might make your next farm land purchase a bit better for your tax plan. Sponsored by: Pattern Ag pattern.ag AGvisorPRO getagvisorpro.com Truterra truterraag.com

The Amazon effect is coming to Agriculture. In fact, it's already here. If you need something on your farm, chances are you can order it up on your smart phone and have it by the end of the week. Even chemicals, seed, and fertilizer. But will Ag retail go away? Not likely, given the proximity, relationship, and handling capacity. Lance Ramthun, founder of Farmerce, discusses his company's incarnation, growth curve, and value proposition. This is a fun and moving discussion about the future of Ag input allocation! Sponsored by: Pattern Ag pattern.ag AGvisorPRO getagvisorpro.com Truterra truterraag.com