Podcasts about Syngenta

How is AI actually reshaping talent acquisition? Johnny sits down with Elias Albino, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Syngenta, to talk through what changes when you free up recruiter capacity — and where human judgment still has to stay. They get into the friction between TA, HR business partners and talent management, why the 360 recruiter is fading, and how to measure whether all this automation is producing better hiring, not just more activity.

This Cornelius Seed podcast episode focuses on the evolving challenge of corn rootworm and what's new in managing it, featuring Brian Walsh with GreenLeaf Genetics. Walsh explains rootworm lifecycle, how western rootworm and northern rootworm have reduced the effectiveness of crop rotation, and why multiple modes of action are important for resistance management. The discussion introduces Syngenta's Durastak™ (and Durastak Viptera™), an industry-first triple Bt protein approach for below-ground rootworm control, positioned for moderate-to-high pressure fields, with plot testing in 2026 and a full commercial launch in 2027 via the Cornelius portfolio. They compare Durastak™ to Duracade™ and share data showing improved root protection, standability, and about a 10-bushel yield advantage under moderate-to-heavy pressure, emphasizing multi-year trait rotation and matching genetics to fields. 00:00 Resistance Management Basics00:44 Podcast Intro and Guest02:46 Rootworm Problem Overview03:57 Rootworm Lifecycle and Evolution07:11 What Is Durastak™08:46 Duracade™ vs Durastak™ Positioning11:46 Triple Bt Proteins Explained15:24 No Silver Bullet Field Management17:58 Trait Stack Pest Control Chart21:40 Root Protection and Yield Loss23:58 Cry Proteins vs RNAi Rotation27:13 Yield Advantage Data29:13 Multi Year Rotation Strategy33:41 Wrap Up and Final Advice

Amoeba SA Elevator Pitch: Key TakeawaysAmoéba SA Elevator Pitch PresentationIn this Elevator Pitch on seat11a, Jean-François Doucet, CEO of Amoéba SA, presents the company's strategy, technology platform and commercial development plans across agriculture and cosmetics.A Green Technology Company Built on Proprietary Amoeba CultivationAmoéba is a French green technology company specializing in natural bio-solutions derived from proprietary amoeba cultivation technology. The company has spent more than a decade developing a unique industrial platform and has built a portfolio of intellectual property, industrial expertise and commercial partnerships designed to support future growth.Biological Crop Protection and Sustainable AgricultureThe company's agricultural activities focus on biological crop protection products designed to offer natural alternatives to conventional chemical solutions. Regulatory milestones have already been achieved, including active substance approval in Europe and product authorization in the United States. These achievements provide the foundation for commercial deployment through strategic partnerships with major industry participants.Strategic Partnerships with Koppert and SyngentaAmoéba has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Koppert for selected crop applications and has established a memorandum of understanding with Syngenta focused on future cereal opportunities. These partnerships provide access to large agricultural markets while leveraging established commercial infrastructures.Natural Cosmetic Ingredients and Well-Ageing SolutionsThe company is also developing a natural cosmetic ingredient targeting skin protection, repair and well-ageing applications. Through partnerships in China and international commercialization efforts, management sees cosmetics as an additional long-term growth driver supported by attractive market dynamics and higher-margin opportunities.Transition from Development to Commercial ExecutionThroughout the presentation, management emphasizes that Amoéba is transitioning from a development-stage story toward commercial execution. With technology validation, regulatory approvals, industrial partners and commercial agreements already in place, the company believes it is entering a new phase focused on market adoption and growth. ▶️ Other videos:Elevator Pitch: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-elevator-pitch/Company Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-company-presentation/Deep Dive Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-deep-dive/Financial Results Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-financial-results/ESG Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-esg/T&CThis publication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Using this website, you agree to our terms and conditions outlined on www.seat11a.com/legal and www.seat11a.com/imprint.

Zephyr Teachout uses the question of organic integrity to explore a larger political problem: what happens when concentrated private power reshapes public rules while staying mostly within the law? Starting with the pressure on Real Organic to join forces with industrial organic against Bayer and Syngenta, she and Dave unpack corruption, anti-monopoly politics, regenerative agriculture, decentralization, and why any movement that gives up its leverage too early risks losing the very thing it set out to defend. https://realorganicproject.org/zephyr-teachout-organic-deal-with-devil The Real Organic Podcast is hosted by Dave Chapman and Linley Dixon, engineered by Brandon StCyr, and edited and produced by Jenny Prince. The Real Organic Project is a farmer-led movement working towards certifying 1,000 farms across the United States. Our add-on food label distinguishes soil-grown fruits and vegetables from hydroponically-raised produce, and pasture-raised meat, milk, and eggs from products harvested from animals in horrific confinement (CAFOs - confined animal feeding operations). To find a Real Organic farm near you, please visit: https://www.realorganicproject.org/directory We believe that the organic standards, with their focus on soil health, biodiversity, and animal welfare were written as they should be, but that the current lack of enforcement of those standards is jeopardizing the ability for small farms who adhere to the law to stay in business. The lack of enforcement is also jeopardizing the overall health of the customers who support the organic movement; customers who are not getting what they pay for at market but still paying a premium price. And the lack of enforcement is jeopardizing the very cycles (water, air, nutrients) that Earth relies upon to provide us all with a place to live, by pushing extractive, chemical agriculture to the forefront. To read our weekly newsletter and get firsthand news about what's happening with organic food, farming and policy, please subscribe here: https://www.realorganicproject.org/email/

Don Van Houweling from Van Wall Equipment and John Deere's Deanna Kovar discuss today's signing of legislation by Kim Reynolds exempting ethanol fuel in farm equipment from the state excise tax. Jamie Loecker from Syngenta joins the show today as well to discuss herbicide application. Jamey Kohake is the market analyst of the day. And we'll hear from Duane Murley once again from his Holiday Vacations trip in Alaska aboard the Discovery III in Fairbanks!

Tripp Walker of Syngenta joins the pod to discuss best management practices against cotton's public enemy number one – the tarnished plant bug.

Val Dolcini, head of public affairs for Syngenta, from a conversation during NAFB Washington Watch last month.  Promoting RFD Radio Network's Vintage Country Memorial Day edition featuring the late CPL Bryant J. Luxmore and his family's barn in rural New Windsor. Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

Many of horticulture students feel like they have to choose early: academia or industry, teaching or “real world” work, research or marketing. We wanted to test that assumption, so we sat down with Dr. Alicain Carlson from Syngenta Flowers, a cut flower scientist who built a career that blends floriculture research, technical problem-solving, leadership, and science-backed marketing. Alicain is currently serving as the ASHS Industry Division Vice President and was named ASHS Outstanding Industry Scientist in 2025.Alicain walks us through her path from Virginia Tech to graduate work at NC State studying cut flower production and postharvest quality, and then the moment she took an unexpected leap into the commercial side of horticulture. We talk about what Syngenta Flowers actually does as a global flower breeding company, and why the best marketing in plant science is not fluff. It is trial data, clear comparisons, and practical guidance that helps growers choose varieties, manage growth regulators, and hit production targets.We also get specific about career development: how student organizations, teaching assistant roles, and conference presentations build the leadership, communication, and project management skills that employers pay for. Then we dig into networking that feels human, including simple follow-ups, local grower meetings, and using LinkedIn without turning it into a performance. Finally, Alicain breaks down the California Spring Trials as a can't-miss floriculture event for seeing new genetics, meeting breeders, and spotting collaboration opportunities with universities.If you're figuring out your next step in horticulture, floriculture, greenhouse production, or plant science, this conversation is a roadmap and a reality check. Subscribe for more career stories, share this with a lab mate, and leave us a review with the career question you want answered next.Send us Fan MailLearn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at  https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. Podcast transcripts are available at https://plantspeoplescience.buzzsprout.com.On LinkedIn find Sam Humphrey at linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Curt Rom is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/curt-rom-611085134/. Lena Wilson is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-wilson-2531a5141/.Thank you for listening!...

Syngenta's tactics to suppress science and harass researchers show how corporate power manipulates public understanding and regulatory policy. #CorporateCorruption #PesticideLobby #ScientificFreedom #HealthTalks

In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, Paul sits down with Bob Miller, founder of Miller Hybrids, to unpack what it really takes to build a seed company in an industry dominated by global giants. From his early days in plant breeding to launching his own company in the middle of industry consolidation, Bob shares a perspective that challenges much of how modern seed is developed, tested, and sold.This conversation dives deep into why most seed is bred for “perfect conditions” instead of real farms, how Miller Hybrids tests genetics differently to create more stable performance, and why conventional corn is quietly making a comeback. Bob also breaks down the economics behind traits, the real role of GMOs, and where farmers may be overpaying for protection they don't actually need.If you've ever wondered whether bigger companies actually mean better seed—or what the future of genetics, CRISPR, and farm profitability really looks like—this episode will make you think differently about every seed decision you make.MEET THE GUESTBob Miller is a respected corn breeder and the founder and owner of Miller Hybrids, a family-owned seed company based in Kalona, Iowa.Born on a dairy and crop farm in northwest Ohio, Miller developed an early fascination with corn hybrids and their ability to handle stress and maximize yields. He built a distinguished career as a corn breeder with major seed companies, including Syngenta,where he developed successful commercial inbred lines and hybrids. His work emphasized improved emergence, yield stability, and drought tolerance.In 2005, he founded Miller Hybrids (originally B.O.B. Seeds, standing for "Best of the Best") to create a more hands-on, farmer-focused operation. As owner, president, and research director, Miller leads the company's breeding and testing programs. He develops corn hybrids tailored for the average farm, rigorously testing them across diverse soil types, stress conditions, and real-world environments like corn-on-corn rotations.Miller is deeply committed to empowering farmers. He believes in building reliable products that raise farm averages rather than chasing only top-end yields in ideal conditions. His family company (with his wife Pam) emphasizes personal attention, direct access to the breeder, and genetics that deliver stable, high performance for everyday growers.Through Miller Hybrids, Bob continues his lifelong passion for practical plant breeding, blending decades of industry expertise with the independence of a family business to support American agriculture.To learn more about Miller Hybrids, check out their website: https://www.millerhybrids.com/

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Welcome to RealAg on the Weekend with host Shaun Haney! On this week's edition of the show: Haney discusses farm record-keeping and best practises; Jeffrey Kukura of Black Earth discusses fertilizer concerns; Matthew Coulter of Syngenta joins Lyndsey Smith for a product spotlight; and, Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout join the show in a Truth... Read More

Welcome to RealAg on the Weekend with host Shaun Haney! On this week's edition of the show: Haney discusses farm record-keeping and best practises; Jeffrey Kukura of Black Earth discusses fertilizer concerns; Matthew Coulter of Syngenta joins Lyndsey Smith for a product spotlight; and, Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout join the show in a Truth... Read More

Is America's food supply safe?

Standardization is easy on paper. The real test is whether it still works when 25 sites all have different histories and constraints.In this week's episode of the Only Constant, Sam Low discusses with Nellie Wartoft how to build a maturity assessment that's consistent globally while still letting each site meet the standard in their own way. They'll also discuss how to bucket sites by maturity, reframing maturity scores from judgment to opportunity, and use success stories to build belief across sites.Connect with:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nellie Wartoft⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CEO of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tigerhall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chair of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nellie@tigerhall.com

AI is becoming the missing layer that transforms agriculture from a physical practice into a data-driven system. In this episode of Technovation, Feroz Sheikh, Chief Information and Digital Officer of Syngenta, shares how AI, data, and digital platforms are reshaping how farmers make decisions and how innovation scales across global agriculture. Key highlights include: How AI completes the evolution of agriculture's “jigsaw puzzle” The role of interdisciplinary teams in driving innovation Real-world AI applications across R&D, supply chain, and farming Democratizing advanced science for farmers worldwide Using data at scale to predict and prevent crop disease

Ep 254 | Georgia's peaches are freezing, but one farmer's move to save his crop went viral for all the right reasons. This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into why a few degrees can wipe out an entire peach season, what Syngenta's paraquat shutdown actually means for farmers, and if a $200 million AI tractor failure is actually a fail. Plus, there's finally a date for the Yellowstone spinoff, Dutton Ranch — and the teaser is everything! What We Discovered This Week

La Suisse détient 6% des réserves dʹeau dʹEurope, dʹoù son surnom de château dʹeau. À lʹété 2025, il a été découvert que le Léman, plus grand réservoir dʹeau douce de Suisse, était pollué au 1,2,4-triazole, un micropolluant issu notamment de la production de fongicides par les industries agrochimiques situées en Valais. Dans lʹeau potable venant du lac, ce polluant se retrouve à des concentrations en moyenne sept fois supérieures à la valeur maximale autorisée par la Confédération. Bien que ce taux soit sans danger pour la santé, près de 900 000 personnes boivent chaque jour une eau qui nʹest pas aux normes. Lʹentreprise Syngenta, basée à Monthey, a été reconnue comme principale responsable de cette pollution et a pris des mesures pour stopper ses rejets. Mais il faudra des dizaines dʹannées pour que les quelque 60 tonnes de triazole présentes dans lʹeau du lac disparaissent. Production : Raphaële Bouchet Réalisation : Jonathan Haslebacher

Three different dicamba herbicide products are making a comeback in 2026 with new labels and new rules for use from EPA. Whether farmers are aiming to use BASF's Engenia, Syngenta's Tavium, or Bayer's newly-renamed Stryax products, there are some changes that farmers and their applicators need to be aware of. That's why today, DTN Crops Editor Jason Jenkins is here to walk us through the very latest updates on the legal use of dicamba products. He'll talk us through what's changed on the labels — from temperature restrictions to acid equivalence per acre limitations — and what's stayed the same, especially in terms of safety precautions.Then, he'll clarify some of the recent confusion around the annual maximum usage amounts, and talk us through some state-specific regulations that sit on top of the federal label in specific geographies.Finally, we'll learn more about the new Endangered Species Act points system that's rolling out this year, and talk about where farmers can get more information about staying in compliance and using these products safely.

On this episode of The Agronomists, your host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Norm Sutherland of Syngenta and Warren Bills of MNP to discuss sales relationships, team approaches to agronomy, communication, what the data says and how AI and tech is shaping client/retail/farmer relationships. The Agronomists is brought to you by RealAg on the Weekend,... Read More

L'entreprise agrochimique Syngenta, située sur le site chimique de Monthey, a été reconnue comme étant la source principale du déversement du 1,2,4-triazole dans le Rhône. Une procédure administrative des autorités valaisannes est en cours pour déterminer les responsabilités et faire appliquer le principe du pollueur-payeur. Reportages de Quentin Bohlen Réalisation : Jonathan Haslebacher Production : Raphaële Bouchet

La Ville de Lausanne est partie prenante avec les autorités valaisannes dans la procédure administrative visant la multinationale Syngenta. En effet, installer un nouveau processus de traitement des eaux potables pour faire disparaître le 1,2,4-triazole va coûter des dizaines de millions de francs aux distributeurs d'eau. Reportages de Quentin Bohlen Réalisation : Jonathan Haslebacher Production : Raphaële Bouchet

We've been covering industrial hemp on the podcast for eight years now, and the story of farmers getting bad seed is so common it barely feels like news anymore. It's just accepted — low germination rates, inconsistent genetics and fields that never quite come in the way they should. But this is not OK. This is not how you grow an industry. If hemp is going to scale as a commodity crop, then it must behave like one and right now, it doesn't. So when I was invited to Argentina to see a company building the SOPs for large-scale seed multiplication alongside one of the world's top hemp geneticists—working in the same regions where companies like Syngenta and Bayer produce their seed, alongside one of the world's top hemp geneticists — I went. This is an effort to solve the problem at its root. And it's happening in a place with a much deeper story than we expected. Because once you start to understand what was built there before, the future of hemp starts to look very different. See Photos From Eric Hurlock's Trip to Argentina https://www.lancasterfarming.com/hemp-podcast-cries-for-me-argentina-photos/collection_4268a512-f387-4542-9c6c-09adf37df93f.html Learn More Ananda Pampa anandapampa.com Davis Hemp Farms davishempfarms.com/about/ Parque Steverlynck https://parquesteverlynck.com.ar/ Thanks to Our Sponsors! Commonwealth Denim commonwealthdenim.com Tuscarora Mills tuscaroramills.com Canna Markets Group cannamarketsgroup.com

Biased machine learning models don't just produce poor predictions. They can damage reputations, derail projects, and in high-stakes fields like healthcare, potentially cause real harm. Yet many data scientists don't check for bias until it's too late, missing the opportunity to address it at its source.In this Value Boost episode, Serg Masis joins Dr. Genevieve Hayes to share practical techniques for detecting and mitigating bias in machine learning models before they become major problems for you and your stakeholders.You'll discover:The most common bias patterns to watch for [01:32]How to diagnose whether bias exists in your model [04:44]The three levels where bias can be addressed  [07:13]Where to intervene for maximum impact [08:17]Guest BioSerg Masis is the Principal AI Scientist at Syngenta, a leading agricultural company with a mission to improve global food security. He is also the author of Interpretable Machine Learning with Python and co-author of the upcoming DIY AI and Building Responsible AI with Python.LinksSerg's WebsiteConnect with Serg on LinkedInConnect with Genevieve on LinkedInBe among the first to hear about the release of each new podcast episode by signing up HERE

VOV1 - Ngày 25/03/2026, Công ty Cổ phần Vật tư Kỹ thuật Nông nghiệp Bắc Giang (BMT) và Syngenta Việt Nam đã ký kết Thoả thuận hợp tác chiến lược tại thành phố Hà Nội.

Le scandale a éclaté il y a tout juste six mois : quelque 60 tonnes d'une substance chimique, le 1, 2, 4 triazole, ont été retrouvées dans le Léman. En cause, notamment, des rejets dans le Rhône opérés par l'entreprise Syngenta en toute légalité. Conséquence : l'eau du lac utilisée par certaines communes est trop polluée pour être consommée et les services industriels doivent investir des millions pour garantir une eau conforme aux exigences légales. Notre enquête.

When your machine learning model makes a decision that affects someone's medical treatment, financial security, or legal rights, "the algorithm said so" isn't good enough. Stakeholders need to understand why models make the decisions they do, and in high-stakes environments, model interpretability becomes the difference between AI adoption and AI rejection.In this episode, Serg Masis joins Dr. Genevieve Hayes to share practical strategies for building interpretable machine learning models that earn stakeholder trust and accelerate AI adoption within your organisation.You'll learn:The crucial distinction between interpretable and explainable models [07:06]Why feature engineering matters more than algorithm choice [14:56]How to use models to improve your data quality [17:59]The underrated technique that builds stakeholder trust  [21:20]Guest BioSerg Masis is the Principal AI Scientist at Syngenta, a leading agricultural company with a mission to improve global food security. He is also the author of Interpretable Machine Learning with Python and co-author of the upcoming DIY AI and Building Responsible AI with Python.LinksSerg's WebsiteConnect with Serg on LinkedInConnect with Genevieve on LinkedInBe among the first to hear about the release of each new podcast episode by signing up HERE

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In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation with Jared Benson on Enlist E3 soybeans, Riley discusses early season weed management with Dalton Webster of Syngenta, and special correspondent Russ Parker visits with Cory Nordhausen of AgDirect.

In today's show, Mark visits with Jared Benson of Syngenta, Riley talks about Optimum series tractors with JE Cadle of CaseIH, and Dustin wraps up his conversation with U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter.

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Today on the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar series I had the pleasure of chatting with Sarah Hughes

On this episode of The Agronomists, your host for the night Peter Johnson is joined by guests Laura Lindsey of Ohio State University, and Greg Stewart of Syngenta, to discuss the classes of biologicals and their performance, specifically how biostimulants work, and why performance can be difficult to assess. The Agronomists is brought to you... Read More

For years, Parkinson's disease was thought to be primarily genetic. And while some cases are rooted in genetic changes, new studies suggest diagnoses of the disorder, which is the world's fastest-growing brain disease, is largely driven by environmental toxins — specifically, long-term exposure to the herbicide paraquat. Reporter Mike Fitzgerald discusses why agricultural giant Syngenta is halting global production of the herbicide by the end of June 2026. This move follows massive legal pressure from nearly 6,500 lawsuits filed in East St. Louis federal court. Fitzgerald also talks about the growing push for a national paraquat ban, and why an upcoming Missouri statehouse hearing about the weed killer is critical.

In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann visits with U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter, Mark Magnuson chats with Kevin Scholl of Syngenta, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.

In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation with Kevin Scholl of Syngenta, Riley has the latest U.S. export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin visits with Jake Walker of Nutrien. 

https://media.blubrry.com/my_future_business/mfbpodcast.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/MFB+SHOW+540+MONTE+WYATT.mp3Subscribe: Email | TuneIn | RSSInterview With Monte WyattHow to Make Leadership and Management Your Biggest Competitive Advantage#addzerosnow #leadershipdevelopment #montewyattHi, and welcome to the show!On today's show I have the pleasure of welcoming Best-Selling Author and Executive Leadership Coach, Monte Wyatt to talk about executive team alignment, how leadership and management are 2 different things, why both are needed more than ever today — and why misalignment, not strategy, is what's really holding most companies back.There's a moment Monte Wyatt has witnessed hundreds of times. The strategy is solid, the people are capable, and yet growth has stalled — decisions drag, meetings loop, and the CEO is carrying everything alone. Monte's diagnosis is consistent: the problem isn't strategy. It's alignment.As CEO of AddingZEROS and WSJ and USA Today Best-Selling Author of “Pulling Profits Out of a Hat”, Monte has spent over 30 years helping executives see what they can't see from inside their own organizations. He's the top-ranked ActionCOACH Partner in North America, a Top 30 Global Guru in Organizational Culture, and holds certifications from John C. Maxwell, Marshall Goldsmith, and Jeffrey Gitomer.His AddingZEROS 5 Disciplines — Strategy, Business Development, People, Execution, and Mission — install a leadership operating system that turns confusion into clarity. Clients report faster decisions, predictable execution, revenue growth, and higher engagement. One summed it up simply: "We finally act like one team."Central to Monte's teaching is the distinction between leadership and management — two functions that are equally essential but routinely confused. Leadership drives vision and culture; management drives process and accountability. His coaching ensures both work together, intentionally. Having spent 14 years in global corporate roles at Syngenta before launching AddingZEROS in 2004, Monte brings real operational credibility to every engagement.Monte's mission is to impact one million executives globally — not by telling them what to do, but by teaching them how to think. For any CEO tired of being the ceiling of their own company, Monte's message is simple: stop working harder. Start building a truly aligned team.To learn more about the topics discussed, or to contact Monte directly, click the link below.Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a sponsored post. My Future Business is disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

In today's show, Mark talks crop protection with Kevin Scholl of Syngenta, Riley learns about the “Heartland” Edition Magnum tractor with Jay Bartch of CaseIH, and Dustin visits with Jeff Osterhaus of Croplan.

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Today's episode breaks down Christian Briggs' Part One of his policy paper, "China's Strategic Assault on Dollar Hegemony Through Banking Infrastructure, Critical Mineral Dominance, and the Architecture of De-Dollarization - Part 3". We turn the volume up to maximum—and it's not just about de-dollarization anymore. This episode argues the next global order won't be decided by speeches or sanctions, but by minerals, supply chains, and quantum supremacy. Whoever controls the metals that power AI, weapons systems, and next-generation computing will control the future—economically, militarily, and technologically.The episode opens with Venezuela—the “quiet” intervention that instantly rewired the chessboard. China poured $60B+ into Venezuela for gold, resources, and leverage in the Western Hemisphere… but the core lesson is brutal: money doesn't buy security. A U.S. military operation executed in hours erased two decades of Chinese positioning overnight. That shockwave, the host argues, changes every Latin American calculation going forward: partnering with Beijing doesn't protect you when U.S. core interests are engaged.From there, the focus shifts to the true war: strategic commodity control. Coltan and tantalum—used in capacitors that sit inside everything from smartphones to fighter jets—are framed as the hidden backbone of modern defense. If the U.S. controls key coltan flows and builds domestic processing, dependency on Chinese bottlenecks can be reduced over a 5–10 year horizon. But time is the enemy.The episode then widens the lens: China's commodity strategy isn't only minerals—it's food. With acquisitions like Syngenta and Smithfield, plus global trading expansion through COFCO, China is building leverage across seeds, pork, soybeans, palm oil, sugar, shipping lanes, and ports. The warning is clear: food leverage can be as decisive as energy or rare earths.Then comes the terrifying scenario planning: if China triggers a full rare-earth cutoff, the episode claims U.S. defense production faces a countdown—six to eighteen months depending on the system. F-35 production, precision munitions, shipbuilding, electronics, clean energy manufacturing—everything cascades. The same applies to industrial production: one cutoff ripples through every sector because supply chains are interconnected and brittle.The episode also highlights China's explosive rise in autos—surpassing Japan as the world's largest vehicle seller—built on EV dominance and vertically integrated battery supply chains. Tariffs may slow the invasion, but they don't close the competitiveness gap.Finally, the podcast unveils “legal warfare”: WTO pressure campaigns, anti-suit injunctions, arbitration traps, retaliation lists, and compliance choke points designed to box America in while China stays free. And it ends with the biggest twist of all: Washington may be rebuilding dollar dominance not through oil—but through a new Mineral-Dollar system—Project Vault, mineral price floors, trade blocks, and an NSC-level command structure treating supply chains like a theater of war.

Will Linssen has been ranked as World's # 1 Leadership Coach by Global Gurus (USA) and recognized as #1 Coach Trainer by Thinkers50 (UK). Furthermore, Will is a Master Certified Coach at the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and co-author of the Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching methodology. For over two decades he has been working with executive teams to measurably improve their leadership and team effectiveness. He has held several positions in general management and business management at multinational companies in Europe, North America, and Asia and he has served at the board of several multinationals in Asia. Will travels the globe training executive coaches and coaching business leaders using GCG's highly effective methodology. Clients consistently commend his results-driven personality combined with his confident, energetic, and relatable style. A good listener and problem solver with in-depth business knowledge and cross-cultural understanding, he has been recognized for his creative and analytical skills, and most of his executive clients hold international positions in a wide range of industries at Fortune 500 Cos across USA, LATAM, Europe, Asia, and Australia a.o. AON, Allianz, BAT, Bayer, Coca Cola, GSK, ING, Kimberly Clark, LG, LinkedIn, McDonalds, Novartis, Pepsi, Philips, Philip Morris, Sanofi, Standard Chartered Bank, Saudi Telecom, Saudi Institute of Public Administration, Syngenta, SC Johnson and Uber.More Info: Global Coach GroupSponsors: Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: Book HereAgency Sponsorships: Book GuestsMaster Your Podcast Course: MasterYourSwagFree Coaching Session: Master Leadership 360 CoachingSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Syngenta is introducing Elatus Era, a new fungicide for lentil growers designed to strengthen anthracnose control and support resistance management. Speaking with RealAgriculture, Carolyn Wilson of Syngenta says the product will replace the company’s current Elatus offering over the next few years. “We’re super excited to launch Elatus Era. It is lentil fungicide aimed at... Read More

The soybean landscape is shifting fast. Between Dicamba label uncertainty and emerging diseases like Red Crown Rot, growers need tools that can pivot as quickly as the weather.In this episode, Will Cornelius gives us a "boots on the ground" update from the Independent Seed Professional Association (IPSA) meeting. We discuss why Cornelius Seed is moving full-speed ahead with Syngenta's new Victrato® treatment and what the upcoming Vyconic® (HT4) stack means for your weed management strategy in 2028.Key highlights include:Identifying the "Tiger Stripe": How to spot Red Crown Rot before it takes 50% of your yield.The "All-in-One" Stack: A first look at Vyconic® (Enlist + Dicamba + Mesotrione).Speedboat vs. Big Boat: How independent companies bring tech to the field faster.Lowering Input Costs: Why conventional and organic genetics are seeing a massive resurgence.Whether you're looking to break through a yield ceiling or simplify your herbicide program, this episode is packed with technical insights for the "analytical farmer."Join our on-farm trials: Contact your DSM or visit our website to learn more about testing Victrato® on your acres this season[01:20] Will's role and the advantage of being an independent seed company.[03:35] Syngenta's pipeline: FG72 and HPPD tolerance.[05:19] Introducing Victrato®: A game-changer for Red Crown Rot.[07:44] How to participate in on-farm trials.[08:16] Nematode protection: Beyond just SCN.[10:09] Red Crown Rot: Identification tips and yield impact.[11:37] Vyconic® (HT4): The 2028 "5-way" trait stack.[15:32] The latest on the Dicamba label for 2026.[19:50] Why Conventional and Organic beans are trending for 2026/27.[23:22] The Cornelius Quality: 93% germination standards.