Podcasts about rantizo

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the cattle markets and if we could start to see a herd rebuild anytime soon with Dr. Derrell Peel from Oklahoma State University. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest prices and outlook for the sunflower industry with John Sandbakken, Executive Director of the National Sunflower Association. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss tips to get ready for spring drone spraying with Jeff Dickens from Rantizo. Then we close the show previewing Green Career Week with Jazmin Albarran, Executive Director for Seed Your Future.

This week's Open Mic guest is Mariah Scott, CEO of Rantizo. Drone technology is being utilized at an amazing pace across many aspects of industry and especially agriculture. Spray drones now cover millions of acres of crops and the potential for growth is astronomical. Scott has been instrumental in forming the American Spray Drone Coalition, which is speaking out against legislation that would limit access to drones manufactured by Chinese companies. 

In this episode of The Intentional Agribusiness Leader Podcast, host Mark Jewell chats with Brady Eilers, a dynamic leader at Rantizo. Brady shares insights from his journey—from high school math teacher to startup executive—while navigating the challenges of raising four young kids and leading a growing company. Dive into this conversation about intentionality, building culture, and how technology is transforming agriculture.Key Takeaways:What It Means to Be Intentional:Brady explains his philosophy of proactive planning, inspired by the quote, “It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.” He also discusses the visual motivator of the "Wait But Why" life calendar to focus on what truly matters.Innovating in Ag Tech:Discover how Rantizo is streamlining precision agriculture with drones and an Uber-like platform that connects operators with spraying opportunities, reducing friction and creating new business opportunities.Leadership in Startups:Brady shares the three questions he asks his team weekly:Are you having fun?Are you learning?Do you feel like you're making an impact?These questions guide the team's growth, keep morale high, and ensure alignment with the company's vision.The Power of Transparency:Rantizo builds culture by maintaining transparency, even when discussing challenges. People want to be on a winning team, and Brady explains why honest conversations and celebrating wins are crucial to building trust.Balancing Family and Work:Brady opens up about how early mornings, family time, and coaching his kids' sports help him maintain balance and energy while leading in a demanding startup environment.Notable Quotes:“It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.” – Brady Eilers“People want to win—they want to spend their 40, 50, 60 hours a week feeling like they're on a winning team.” – Brady Eilers“Vulnerability doesn't mean being emotionally expensive; it means being honest about where you are.” – Brady EilersEnjoyed this episode? Share it with your network and let us know your thoughts on intentional leadership! Subscribe to the podcast for more inspiring stories and actionable insights.

On Friday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the commodity markets and perspective from Don Roose with U.S. Commodities. In Segment Two, we get an ag lender viewpoint of the overall ag economy picture right now. Tara Durbin, Farm Credit Mid-America's Chief Lending Officer for Agriculture, joins the show for a conversation. Then in Segment Three, we get a different viewpoint on the potential security risks posed by Chinese made drones that we discussed a few weeks ago on AOA. Mariah Scott is the CEO of Rantizo and a member of the American Spray Drone Coalition. She joins the show for a conversation about this issue and why spray drones may not pose the security risks that some people are claiming they do. Then in Segment Four, we wrap the show with ag news headlines including some the latest drops in earnings for ag companies and more.  

In this episode Scott is joined by James Williams of Rantizo to discuss the rise in the use of drones in agriculture. 

Variable Rate done RIGHT with SWAT MAPS: https://swatmaps.com/Cquesta website: https://cquesta.com/FOA 200: Drones for Spraying, Seeding, and Pollinating with RantizoMichael Ott is the CEO of Cquesta, a deep root trait company that helps crops tolerate stress and earns carbon credits to farmers with no change in agronomic practices. Michael is also the Founding CEO and Board Member at Rantizo, the nation's largest drone-spraying company. Before Rantizo, Michael worked in corporate venture capital backed by Monsanto, Novozymes and Bunge, where he invented a patented technology that delivers a tiny amount of nitrogen to a rice seed as it grows. Michael has a Master's degree in Chemistry from the University of Iowa and two decades worth of experience in finance and agriculture. He is an author on five patent applications and has raised over $180 million in investments over the course of his career. Michael was named PrecisionAg 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year.Michael and I talk about Cquesta and what makes this technology unique, what's not working in the current soil carbon market paradigm, how they plan to bring together seed companies, farmers, carbon credit buyers and others to make this model work, why he jumped right back into another agtech startup right after Rantizo, and more.

In this episode, we dive into the world of drone technology and it's transformative impact on the agricultural industry.

It's not a bird, a plane or superman flying over farm fields, but it might be a drone looking for weeds or spraying fungicide.  Ben D. Johnson, Territory Sales Manager at Rantizo says that drones have come a long way in a short time. While just a few years ago they were more toy than tool, they are now bigger, smarter and more capable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many farms and homes across Wisconsin are adding on gadgets and technology to run things more efficiently.  Catch is - can your power grid support all that safely.  Stephanie Hoff talks to electrician Jeff Mahlkuch from Monroe about some of the troubleshooting that people in rural Wisconsin might be called on to do. The Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic wrapped up in Madison Thursday focused on new technology and products coming to farm fields in 2023.  Carrie Mess talks to Ben Johnson from Rantizo about advancing drone technology.  They're getting bigger - doing more - and are more precise than ever. County fair board members are back home after the 2023 WI Fair Association Convention.  Charitee Seebecker talks with Exec. Secretary and Treasurer, Jayme Butke, about the convention momentum and what she's looking forward to in 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market with Craig Van Dyke, Top Third. GROWMARK Segment with CEO Mark Orr.Tech talk from the Info Ag conference: Matt Beckwith, co-founder of Rantizo a drone company.

Gene and I speak with Dudley Stephens, Director of Strategy at Rantizo, Inc. 

In today's Precision Farming Dealer podcast Michael Ott, CEO of Rantizo shares some background on the ag tech company and how they are looking to grow their network of drone service and work closely with precision farming dealers who already have established relationships with farm customers.

We look at two pieces of technology rapidly changing the face of agriculture. First, it's Michael Ott, the CEO of Rantizo, one of the leaders in agricultural drone technology. Then we visit with Steve Tippery, co-founder of RealmFive, a company with the mission to allow pieces of technology to talk to one another, and that means all kinds of farms may have new opportunities opened to them.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 34 of Precision Points, Morgan sits down with Michael Ott, CEO of Rantizo, and Ken Rost, CEO of Frost, Inc., to discuss how Rantizo's plug-and-play program is elevating precision ag. They discuss intense crop management and how the flexibility of drone applications can change the way we care for our crops. To get the show notes from this episode, visit Precision Ag Reviews.

In this episode of "Let's Talk Farm to Fork", we're joined by Michael Ott from Rantizo, who we will be talking to about how their drone spraying technology is addressing both farmer and business needs while providing a more accurate and sustainable way of handling field operations.https://www.rantizo.com/

Potentially the most useful perspective on new technology is that of the individuals who are using the technology regularly. Ethan Noll, Digital Ag Team Lead at AgPartners Co-op, joins this episode of the FarmBits podcast to offer his perspective on the digital tools that AgPartners is leveraging to enhance crop protection services for their customers. Two of the technologies that they are using are Rantizo and Taranis, both of whom will be featured in the "Precision Crop Protection Series" on the FarmBits podcast. Ethan will describe how they are using these cutting edge technologies, what made AgPartners decide to invest in them, the attributes of successful digital ag technologies, and paths toward digital ag adoption. The content in this episode will help put into context the information offered by Taranis and Rantizo in other episodes of this series. Ethan Noll Information: E-Mail: enoll@agpartnerscoop.com Cell: (785) 285-1933 AgPartners Co-op Information: Website: https://www.agpartnerscoop.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgPartnersCoop LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ag-partners-cooperative-inc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agpartnerscoopinc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agpartnerscoopinc/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjaxJ6Di606Hj4T2x9q8Vzg/featured?view_as=subscriber FarmBits Contact Information: E-Mail: farmbits@unl.edu Twitter: https://twitter.com/NEDigitalAg Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jstansell87 Jackson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacksonstansell/ Zach's Twitter: https://twitter.com/zachrystrom Zach's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-rystrom-90744376/ Opinions expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast are solely their own, and do not reflect the views of Nebraska Extension or the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Getting crop protection products applied to the acres that need it in a timely manner is a critical aspect of ensuring that crops don't succumb to disease, weed, or insect pressure. Rantizo is leveraging advancements in UAV technology and driving regulatory progress to offer UAV spraying options to growers. Sam Pendleton, Director of Sales for Rantizo, joins this episode of the FarmBits podcast to provide an overview of Rantizo's model and technology. In this episode, Sam shares Rantizo's approach, provides an overview of flight missions conducted with Rantizo's technology, discusses how Rantizo is leveraging data to inform spot-spraying, and offers insights into the future of UAV-based spraying. Over the course of just a few years as a commercial entity, Rantizo has grown substantially and is providing their technology to farmers through organizations that offer custom application services. This episode provides a great introduction to how Rantizo could be a solution for farmers moving forward. Sam Pendleton Information: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-pendleton-73b50b77/` Rantizo Information: Website: https://www.rantizo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RantizoSprays/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rantizosprays LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rantizo-sprays-490813165/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJr_KeuLhp_a7X-7NBXXQ6w FarmBits Contact Information: E-Mail: farmbits@unl.edu Twitter: https://twitter.com/NEDigitalAg Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jstansell87 Jackson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacksonstansell/ Zach's Twitter: https://twitter.com/zachrystrom Zach's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-rystrom-90744376/ Opinions expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast are solely their own, and do not reflect the views of Nebraska Extension or the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Troy Gibbs is a contractor for Rantizo, a drone service provider. He owns the equipment and goes out to farms to spray, fertilize, seed and pollinate. He says the market is growing for drones. Rantizo has hired about 30 contractors in the past year and a half. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ag Partners cooperative in Kansas is thinking about the big picture with technology advances and heading to the field with a smaller sized application technology. The team at Ag Partners is joining the Rantizo network which includes 40 contractors across 18 states using the technology to apply via drones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Ott is the founder and CEO of Rantizo, an agtech startup that addresses both the field needs of farmers and the business needs of custom applicators with the platform's combination of autonomous hardware and user-friendly software. Rantizo leverages both drone and aerial imagery technology to provide solutions to growers. Michael joins us to talk about his background in investing and what led him to jump into entrepreneurship and start Rantizo. He shares how he has grown and scaled the business and the insights he has learned along the way. Don't miss this one! Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/160

We're doing a lot of things in Ag that are still "on the way" to the non-Ag sector. Driverless cars are a concept but self-driving tractors have been in America's fields for over a decade, for instance. But take drones. While we're allegedly on the cusp of drone deliveries to our homes, we've been using drone technology in Ag for several years. And their use is growing. Michael Ott and Emily Carlson of Rantizo — an Iowa based drone technology, Ag input company join me to discuss the future. It may already be here! Sponsored by Harvest Profit harvestprofit.com

Future of Ag CrossOverIntroductionThank you again for suggesting topics for us to talk about on the podcast and keep them coming.  Send those to farm4profitllc@gmail.com or find us all over social media.We greatly appreciate your help in growing our audience.Listener Review: - @JayJaylc8  “Listened to all of it and had a great time laughing and listening to it.  LOVED it!”What’s Working in AG – Next Level Ag – Understanding what is going on in your fieldBodie Kitchel is the National Director of Agronomy at Biodyne-USA and is also the owner and Regional Business Director for Next Level AgStarting in 2015, Next Level Ag has been testing soil and plant tissue samples, analyzing the results, and converting them into valuable information - all while keeping the farmer’s perspective at the forefront.Understanding soil testsSoil test results can be complicated and confusing to read, but they don't have to be. Next Level Ag has developed a unique approach in measuring Physical/Chemical/Biological aspects in the soil and displaying them in a format that keep the grower's perspective, not a chemist's.  In Season ManagementUtilize many different tools and methods to gather your infoDrones Sampling (Soil and Tissue)Boots on the GroundSatellite Imagery365A dashboard to view each field and watch the progress it is makingView and track sample recordsManaging your crop like you would an investment in the stock marketUse this to help understand the why behind the whatEnd with a tease about wanting to understand biologicals in more detailFuture episode will focusunderstanding our soils and how some functions of biology work with plantsunlocking potential and then feeding that potentialimproving overall efficiencies Main Topic – Future of Ag (Crossover)Tim Hammerich  is a former National FFA President and a graduate of the University of California, Davis with a degree in Crop Science and Management. He also completed the Masters of Agribusiness program at Kansas State University. Tim spent the first eight years of his career as an agricultural commodity trader and manager, where he developed a background in trading, management, sales, strategy, business development and risk management. He and his family reside in Eagle, Idaho. Tim was one of the founders of AgGrad and is now the Senior Director of Strategic Communications for Congent Consulting.  He is also someone I would consider a mentor and friend, but the main reason he is with us today is…. He’s the host of the Future of Agriculture Podcast.  This show explores the people, companies, and ideas shaping the future of agribusiness and what is what we want to explore today – the future!As we focus on the profitability of our farms today. How do you see the advancement of technology affecting profitability?What have you noticed are challenges of companies starting out and looking to improve agriculture?When a startup succeeds what have they done right?What fuels your passion to continue with the future of Ag podcast?What do you look for when thinking about or coordinating a guest for a podcast episode?Back to the focus on profitability.  Thank you for sharing with us a couple of companies you think might have a big impact on profitability. Let’s start with Rantizo……Can you tell us a little about Rantizo?What’s the advantages of their equipment?What can they apply with their drones?What are some obstacles they need to overcome or have surpassed?Their company strategy is unique. How are they targeting the expansion of their market?Do you remember the costs to get operational for one and what the life span is?Alright, so we explored a business venture that a listener could look into. How about exploring the company you introduced us to called CoverCress.  What is this plant? Combination or crossbred?Is this a gmo plant?Now this is a leap forward in technology that could have a major impact on profitability.  What are the uses?New crop, livestock feed, feed stock for bio fuels, cover crop, genetic engineering technology But how could those impact a farmer’s bottom line? Where can this be grown?How do they plan to harvest it?What’s the timeline for implementation and wide spread adoption?Let’s get a bit geeky with the next one.  Introduce us to FarmWave-Harvest LossCan you explain What Google glass is and how its involved in AG?What’s Farmwave-HarvestLoss using this technology for? Plant diseases?Do they have future applications or plans in the works?What about Harvest Loss - using some of the same technology?How does this set up?  Work on all combines?Could be used for sprayers too right?As you’ve explored the future of Ag....how do you think a majority of farmers feel about AI?We’ve talked on shows before about creating your niche. The “something about yourself and your farm that sets you apart.  Can you explain how Pristine Gourmet did this?That episode reminded us about being diversified. Can you remember how they worked to become diversified?What kind of sacrifices have you seem commonly made with your guests to be successful?What do you think the future for the Future of Ag looks like?What do the most successful farmers or business leaders have in common?SummaryChallengeClosingRemind the listener to leave a comment if this episode brought them value.  Ask them to like, leave a review where they listen, and share with their friends.  They can always send topic ideas to farm4profitllc@gmail.com

Rantizo flies three autonomous drones sprayers in a field at once, equipped with an automated mix and fill system.

Around the new year I like to reflect on previous episodes and pull out insights that I think are important for the future of agriculture.  As I reflected on the content from this past year, an insight became immediately clear: agtech has a long way to go. As much as we talk about the money that has poured into the industry and how much potential there is for the future of agriculture, progress has been, by most measures, slow. And change - in a lot of cases - has been minimal. This isn’t an indictment on anyone in the industry, instead it’s a statement that we all probably don’t say often enough: innovation is hard.  There are some real forces working against the advancement of agricultural innovation. Today’s episode explores these barriers that are holding back the entire sector and profiles companies that are directly addressing and trying to eliminate those barriers. Loyal listeners know that I love this idea of enabling technologies. Which is to say, breakthroughs that open the floodgates for numerous future breakthroughs. The stories you’ll hear today are examples of companies trying to create something that enables future innovation. In some cases, with their technology, in others: with their business model.  Here are the five barriers holding agtech back:  Too much risk being put on the buyer (in most cases, the producer) Limited rural Connectivity Lack of integrations between ag technologies Scarcity of precision-first implementation equipment Inability to find product-market fit *LISTEN TO THE EPISODE FOR TWO ADDITIONAL BARRIERS* Companies featured:  Growers Edge www.growersedge.com SWARM https://swarm.space/ Leaf https://withleaf.io/ Rantizo https://rantizo.com/ In10t https://in10t.ag/ 

Michael Ott is the CEO and founder of Rantizo. He was at Farm Journal Field Days presenting his product of using drones for various applications on crops. He joins us today to talk about this operation. Scott Shellady (a.k.a. The Cow Guy) of Ag Optimus talks about the markets, equities, the economy, and even football. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Today on Midday: In Ag Weather, Paul explains how much warmer than normal Friday's temperatures will be. Clay visits with Quentin Dailey, President of the Dawson County Cattlemen about how the pandemic is impacting producers and what they are trying to do to ride out the storm. Jayson has the latest Sports. Dave steps in for News. Chabella discusses MCOOL with Karina Jones (R-Calf) and Melody Benjamin (NC) along with meatpacking take from Benjamin. Bob has the latest financial information in the Business Report. Bryce learns about Ag tech startup Rantizo using drones, typically used in crop fields, to sanitize large sports venues. Clay visits with John Payne. Listen to KRVN Midday, updated each day after 1:30 pm (CTS)!

We made it to episode 200! Drones have become a sort of symbol for modern ag technology whether over-hyped or legitimate. Michael Ott, CEO of Rantizo, proves that there is little room to be a drone skeptic anymore. Rantizo uses drones with a ten foot boom sprayer to spray, seed and sometimes even pollinate crops. Their main customers are retailers interested in expanding their territory by virtue of ease of application and mobility of equipment.   “We can get into fields where nobody else can….We’re doing a demo tomorrow, it’s going to be super sloppy and muddy. That’s totally fine. We can get out and apply in those situations.” - Michael Ott   The inputs carried by the drone are tailored to keep its weight below 55 pounds. At this weight, Michael says he “can train pretty much anyone to be an operator” through a 2-3 day course. The drone flies itself requiring the operator to only hold the controller rather than actively maneuver the drone. The light weight does result in multiple trips to refill tanks to be able to cover a field. But in this instance that doesn’t serve as a disadvantage. Using this technology enables the farmer to precisely deliver the inputs to specific areas in the field that require them.   “So rather than spray the whole field, we sprayed just a portion of it. So there’s a significant advantage for the farmer, especially because we can dramatically reduce your input costs.” - Michael Ott   Another added benefit is the mechanical air movement of the crops caused by the drone. This slight movement allows the spray to better cover beyond the top of the plants. A coordinated effort with this equipment can keep pace with what most tractors are doing. Does it sound too good to be true yet? Regulatory restrictions represent the biggest obstacle to drone spraying operations. While Rantizo is licensed by the FAA there are individual state requirements that can involve anything as simple as filling out a form to 500 hours of experience. With Rantizo’s operator course they help you find and meet all of the requirements for each state. There is very little these drones can’t do and at a fraction of the cost. This is the future of agriculture.   This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast: Meet Michael Ott, CEO of Rantizo Learn about the groundbreaking technique Rantizo is able to achieve with automated drone farming Explore the many benefits in labor costs, chemical costs, equipment costs and long-term weed resistance that can be achieved Discover the barriers to entry to becoming an operator of this technology and how Rantizo can help you navigate them Hear why operators were required to wear a seatbelt when they first became licensed Connect with Rantizo Share this episode and tag @rantizosprays to possibly be selected for a demonstration of the technology at your location! Visit their website at rantizo.com Farmer Spotlight: Clayton Wolfe Northerly grows and delivers sustainably grown oats to not only grocery outlets but also directly to its consumers Learn about the Climb to Give Program and Northerly’s commitment to supporting St. Mary’s Food Bank and get involved! Share the Ag-Love! Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots! And be sure to join the new Future of Agriculture Membership for even more valuable information on the future of ag. Learn more about AgGrad by visiting: Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter AgGrad on Facebook AgGrad on LinkedIn AgGrad on Instagram        

Michael Ott caught up with us to give us an update on Rantizo.

On his last solo go Craig is joined by guest host Archie Kidd, Custom Applicator with Sunrise Cooperative, as they chat with Michael Ott, CEO of Rantizo, about his company and how they are changing the way applications are made through drone technology.

It's a little late today, but that's because we had an 807 page Farm Bill drop today that we had to read! Just kidding, we haven't read it, but we do have some important points to discuss. Also, there may be a new focus coming on child labor in agriculture with a new report from the Government Accountability Office.Plus, it's #TechTuesday and Delaney brings us a conversation with Michael Ott from Rantizo, a young company utilizing drones for herbicide application. Be sure to subscribe!

Episode Notes Lara discusses the challenges of long distance relationships during medical training with Michael Ott, a CEO who met and dated his wife while she worked to become an ophthalmologist. About Michael Michael Ott is married to Anne Langguth, a pediatric ophthalmologist currently doing her fellowship at the University of Iowa.  Living in Iowa City, Michael has two sons, Quincy(16) and Ryan (14).  Currently, Michael is a board member for the American Medical Association Alliance and is actively involved in recruiting new members.  Michael is the founder and CEO of Rantizo, an agricultural drone spraying company (https://rantizo.com/). Michael has a Master's degree in Bioinorganic Chemistry and has worked in venture capital, entrepreneurship and consulting.