Podcast appearances and mentions of wilbur ellis

Headstorm: https://headstorm.com/AGPILOT: https://headstorm.com/agpilot/Arable: https://www.arable.com/FoA 256: Agtech Collaboration and Data-Driven Decision Agriculture with Jim Ethington of ArableToday's episode features Arable CEO Jim Ethington. Jim first appeared on this show on episode 256 back in 2021 and I was pleased to get a chance to sit down for a second interview with him in person at World AgriTech in March. His background is impressive. Prior to joining Arable in 2018, he spent 10 years at The Climate Corporation where he was VP of Product and grew the company to 50 million paid acres and built a team from 10 to over 600 individuals. So he started at Climate in 2008 when they were still called Weatherbill and stayed with the company through the big acquisition in 2013 and for years after that. So Jim has been thinking about the challenges and opportunities in digital agriculture for a long long time and it shows in the insights he shares in this episode. If you're not familiar with Arable, they are an ag technology company that provides data insights and recommendations to help farms be more productive and sustainable. Specifically they have created an intuitive system for farmers and agronomists to optimize irrigation, fertilizer applications and other important farm decisions. This is all based around their Arable Mark 3 device. Jim is also one of the guests suggested by Lawrence King at Headstorm to give one of their client testimonials. Similar to Amie at Wilbur Ellis and Claudia at Microsoft, I wanted to make this one a full length episode because Jim is someone I wanted to have back on the show anyway to get an update on Arable and more of his insights on the future of ag. And he doesn't disappoint. I'll drop you into the conversation where he's explaining the key insight from farmers that informs the work they do at Arable.

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Headstorm: https://headstorm.com/AGPILOT: https://headstorm.com/agpilot/Wilbur-Ellis: https://www.wilburellis.com/ Today's episode features Amie Thesingh, president of ag solutions and chief technology officer at Wilbur-Ellis. Today's episode is a perfect compliment to last week's episode with Brad Fruth of Beck's Hybrids. Both Beck's and Wilbur-Ellis are well-established family-owned companies that aren't just resting on their laurels. They're looking ahead and wanting to be on the cutting edge of technology and innovation. Like last week's episode, the perspective Amie shares is both grounded in the realities of how agriculture really works, but also forward-looking and open to how the industry is evolving and changing. In Amie's role, she has to wear three different hats: Strategy and business development for the company as a wholeRunning their ag solutions business, which includes digital solutions, sustainable grower solutions, and their proprietary products portfolio - really focuses on innovation and the futureAnd the IT function - how they're using digital and data internallySo it's a big job for the 103 year-old leading international marketer and distributor of agricultural products, animal nutrition and specialty chemicals and ingredients.Amie joined Wilbur-Ellis in 2020, bringing deep strategy, commercial and general management expertise to her role, along with experience that spans the food, agribusiness and technology industries. Before Wilbur-Ellis, Thesingh held a variety of leadership roles at Cargill, where she developed and executed solutions for farmers, including new product development. Most recently, she was Vice President of Strategy, Marketing and Innovation for Cargill's protein businesses in Latin America, Europe and Asia. She created the first global strategy and acquisition portfolio across these regions, identified the critical levers for aggressive organic and M&A growth, and subsequently took responsibility for go-to-market and innovation improvement efforts.And that's where i'll drop you into today's conversation, where Amie is talking about her valuable experience at Cargill, and how that set her up for her current role at Wilbur-Ellis.

My guest is my new friend, Nicholas Heckford, who shares his journey of finding out his passion for life, the wine, the wine industry, and all things wine.  We chat about where he came from, how it influenced him, his background, education, and where he hopes for his future.  Most importantly, Nicholas's true desire is the emphasis of community within the context of this industry.  Nicholas Heckford is a wine connoisseur and currently resides in Grants Pass Oregon.   He is a Sonoma County native and grew up in the Russian River appellation surrounded by vineyards. His love of agriculture is rooted in his childhood, however it wasn't until his early twenties. He became involved and fell in love with the wine industry.   His educational background consists of several viticulture classes with an emphasis on sustainability. His most recent endeavor was a paid internship with Wilbur-Ellis, an agribusiness specializing in agricultural products.   Nicholas's commitment to superior knowledge and a deep understanding of wine has inspired him to pursue the sommelier and wine journalism route. He will be attending Umpqua Community College in Roseburg Oregon, majoring in viticulture and marketing. He hopes to start his sommelier classes and journalism classes soon after. https://www.nickheckford.com

There's a persistent myth in the startup space, and in agtech especially, that the most important way that corporates can support startups is through direct investments. In our experience, this is an insanely incomplete picture. Agribusiness and agricultural production are complex and enigmatic worlds, and newcomers to the space need guidance and support from advisors, customers, and support infrastructure, just as much as they need capital, if not more. Today we're joined by Kevin McDonald, VP of Customer and Government Relations at Guardian Ag, to hear more about Guardian's ongoing partnership with Wilbur-Ellis; how it came about, how it's going, and what other startups and corporates can learn from the experience. For more information and resources, visit our website. The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should read the information memorandum and seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe Information is correct, no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness is given, except for liability under statue which cannot be excluded.

Wilbur Ellis Sales Representative, Kelsey Schnieder

The company develops autonomous eVTOL systems for sustainable farming on a commercial scale, with its mission to provide every grower access to safe, effective and precise aerial application—empowering farmers to refine their chemical use and grow more with less. In this episode, we talk about the development of Guardian Ag's product, the SC1, from initial launch to FAA certification flights and hear more from Adam about its impact on the agricultural community. He talks about the importance of its partnership with Wilbur-Ellis and also shares more insights into its fundraising round.

Chris Wooley, portfolio manager for Specialty Products at Wilbur-Ellis, joins us to discuss Employ. It is now approved as a tank-mix partner with several early-season herbicides to help crops be more resilient under stress from weather, pests and disease.

Matt Comrey, a technical nutrition agronomist with Wilbur-Ellis, is based in Yuma City, California. He shares the challenges northern California growers are facing across the variety of crops he helps consultant on. Specific to the drought conditions, he highlights 3 tools growers can use to manage water to the best of their ability. Also, as a 40 Under 40 awardee, he shares for those in the early chapters of their career in ag retail to “stick it out” and find an ag retailer who will invest in their career and potential.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, pest control adviser (PCA) Robert Sylvester joins the journey. Sylvester has worked for Wilbur Ellis for over 12 years focused on almonds he grew up working in almond orchards with his father. While at Cal Poly, Sylvester interned with Wilbur Ellis which led to a full time position and a PCA license. This background has greatly influenced the way he approaches his almond producer clients.“I work with the grower and I say, this is where I see the issues and this is where I think we can improve with this program or with this material I think we can do better. If I wouldn't do it for Dad, I'm not doing it for them.” - Robert Sylvester In Today's episode:Meet Robert Sylvester who has worked as a PCA in almond orchards for over 12 yearsHear how pest management strategies have evolved over the years, and what issues he and his farmer customers dealt with this past seasonDiscover how Sylvester and other PCAs work as critical team members for California almond growersABC UpdateA few years ago, the Almond Board of California looked for opportunities to provide tangible tools that would help growers and PCAs. This led to a family of identification booklets with pictures and descriptions to reference throughout the year. Almond Board of California Senior Manager of Industry Relations and Communications Jenny Nicolau announces that there is a new tool that will be available for the first time ever next week at The Almond Conference – the Almond Disease and Nutrient Deficiency Identification Cards.“It empowers the farm managers and the laborers in the orchard to really learn and really start to have a better idea of what they're seeing, like they're part of it when they can work with their PCA thanks to these identification booklets…I'm really excited about this. third ID set because it rounds out the family.” - Jenny Nicolau Register now to attend The Almond Conference at www.almonds.com/conference. The Almond Journey Podcast is brought to you by the Almond Board of California. This show explores how growers, handlers, and other stakeholders are making things work in their operations to drive the almond industry forward. Host Tim Hammerich visits with leaders throughout the Central Valley of California and beyond who are finding innovative ways to improve their operations, connect with their communities, and advance the almond industry. ABC recognizes the diverse makeup of the California almond industry and values contributions offered by its growers, handlers, and allied industry members. However, the opinions, services and products discussed in existing and future podcast episodes are by no means an endorsement or recommendation from ABC. The Almond Journey podcast is not an appropriate venue to express opinions on national, state, local or industry politics. As a Federal Marketing Order, the Almond Board of California is prohibited from lobbying or advocating on legislative issues, as well as setting field and market prices.

On today's show, we talk sustainability with Gina Colfer of Wilbur Ellis.

Jesse Allen sits down with Gina Colfer, certified crop adviser and pest control adviser with Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness, to discuss sustainability in ag and much more.

On today's show, we wrapped up the week with some eratic market trade. Wheat found some late session news that moved the market sharply higher and that spilled over into corn and soybeans. Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net joins us live from his combine to look at the market trade on Friday. In segment two we talk with Nick Frederking, an AgriGold agronomist, about identifying certain diseases like SDS, brown stem rot and more as you enter harvest season. We talk about options you have to set you up better for 2023 with some fall scouting. Then in segment three we talk soil health. What makes up soil health? What role do cover crops play? Greg Binford, National Director of Advanced Agronomic Training with Wilbur Ellis, joins us to discuss. Finally in segment four, we wrap the show with some news headlines and we replay our Midday Commentary with Arlan Suderman of StoneX to share more market perspective headed to the weekend. Today's show is brought to you by Growmark/FS; learn more online at https://www.growmark.com.

Innovation is where every company should be headed, but finding out what innovation means to your company is crucial. Hear how coming up through underwriting has created a unique path in risk management for Amanda Hunt, and what innovation means to her team. Listen to the conversation with Amanda Hunt, Senior Risk Manager at Wilbur Ellis, to learn more about: Coming up through underwriting to a successful path in risk management The benefits of incremental change Fostering innovation through communication  More information about Amanda and today's topics: LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-hunt-322a569 Company Website: https://www.wilburellis.com/  Tune in to Innovation Nation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Today's AOA was brought to you by Agrauxine by Lesaffe, as they kick off their BioPerformance Week in Cedar Rapids. Hugo Bony, CEO of Agrauxine, spoke first about the global changes in the biosolutions space and the role of Agrauxine in bringing new technology to farmers. Chris Thrasher, Director of Agrauxine North America, spoke in segment 2 about the different ways biologicals are in use throughout ag, and what Agrauxine brings to the table. In Segment 3, Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson, Ranking Member of the House Ag Committee discussed the current proposed measures to address inflation and the upcoming hearing on the Dairy sections of the Farm Bill. And the show wrapped with Jason Ellsworth, Organic Portfolio Manager at Wilbur Ellis about how customers on the ground have utilized biosolutions.

Managing the manufacturing process has been a great challenge and opportunity for Meredith Hubbell and the team at Wilbur-Ellis. She shares about the level of endurance the past two years have required of the branded products manufacturing footprint. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With inflation on the rise, the price of fertilizers is up a staggering 260% post-pandemic, causing farmers to cut back on the amount of fertilizers they can use on their crops and risking smaller yields. This problem comes at a time when food production is critical and finding solutions isn't always easy, especially for farmers facing challenges that could pose serious threat to the future of their crops. On this episode of RENEWables, we sit down with Jason Ellsworth, Organic Portfolio Manager at Wilbur-Ellis, Agribusiness division, as he talks about the effects of organics on soil health, the current organic market and how the 100-year old company plans to help overcome crop challenges through innovative products and services that also help maximize return on investment. Show Notes: Wilbur-Ellis Website Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness Website Linked In Twitter Instagram Facebook

Organics Unpacked Episode #28: Interview with Sarah Del Moro, Crop Advisor at Wilbur-Ellis This week, we take a look at organic farming in the Pacific Northwest with special guest Sarah Del Moro. Sarah is a crop advisor for Wilbur-Ellis and works out of Prosser, Washington. She specializes in organic production, including plant nutrition and plant physiology. In our interview, Sarah discusses three of the most successful organic crops grown in the Pacific Northwest: hops, blueberries and apples. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Wilbur-Ellis: www.wilburellis.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Chris Richards, CEO of Plant Health Care #PHC discusses their growth in 2021 and significant future potential from their PREtec platform over the coming years. Financial and Commercial highlights - Revenue increased 28% to $8.4m (2020: $6.6m) o  24% increase in constant currency  - Gross margin expanded 300 basis points to 59% (2020: 56%). - The Commercial business increased its EBITDA and was cash positive for the period. - The Company invested $3.7m (2020: $2.7m) during the year, as PREtec ramps up for commercial launches - Substantial improvement in working capital - Cash and cash equivalents as at 31st December was $9.2m - Awarded the LSE's Green Economy Mark Harpin αβ highlights - Harpin αβ sales increased by 55% to $6.0m. - Revenue with each of our three large distributors was over $1m for the period  -  New distribution agreement with Agrii, a leading distributor in the UK, for exclusive access to Harpin αβ for all crops in the UK PREtec highlights - Successful launch of Saori® (PHC279), the world's first commercial PREtec registration, in partnership with Nutrien in Brazil, the world's largest soybean market (40m Hectares). - Registration of PHC279 on track for first USA launch in speciality crops ($1 billion market value), in partnership with Wilbur-Ellis, in the second half of 2022, once necessary regulatory approvals have been received. - Low-cost production agreement for PHC279 signed with a leading European-based biomanufacturing company; secures capacity to accommodate long-term growth in demand and ensures gross margin comparable to that of Harpin αβ (70 - 75%). -  PHC949 regulatory submission filed with EPA in January 2022.  Product development continues with Wilbur-Ellis and other potential partners; with US launches anticipated following registration in 2023. Outlook Post year end, we have seen continued growth into 2022 as we continue to progress to achieve scale by building key distributor relationships on a global basis.  Saori is expected to be a significant driver of growth.  It has the potential to deliver disease control and yield increase worth approximately US$75 per hectare for Brazilian soybean growers, giving them an ROI of 6x or more, while reducing the use of potentially less safe agrochemicals.  Brazilian soybean farmers spent US $2.85bn on disease control in the 2020/21 season. The Board remains confident that the Company is on track to deliver cash breakeven within existing financial resources.   About Plant Health Care Plant Health Care offers products to improve the health, vigour and yield of major field crops such as corn, soybeans, potatoes and rice, as well as specialty crops such as fruits and vegetables. We operate globally through subsidiaries, distributors and supply agreements with major industry partners. Our innovative, patent-protected biological products help growers to protect their crops from stress and diseases, and to produce higher quality fruit and vegetables, with a favorable environmental profile.

Americans consume approximately 10 pounds of fresh apples per person per year, not to mention applesauce, apple juice, and all the other places apples go. But do you know how apples are produced, treated, and sold? Washington apple producer, Dave Robison and Wilbur Ellis horticultural specialist Nate Squires join me for an informative discussion about America's favorite fruit. Move over Granny Smith, the Super B apple is about to replace you! Sponsored by LandTrust landtrust.com

From three University of Washington classmates opening an import-export company to trade fish meal and other products, to a $3 billion company celebrating 100 years in business. The CEO of Wilbur Ellis chats with host Willie Vogt about the past, and looking to the future. John Buckley covers some wide-ranging territory in the interview including some thoughts on resilience, innovation and seeking opportunities to grow. Some of those very ideas have application on the farm.

Organics Unpacked Episode #13: Interview with Greg Binford, National Director of Advanced Agronomic Training at Wilbur-Ellis Company In this episode, we welcome Greg Binford, National Director of Advanced Agronomic Training at Wilbur-Ellis Company. Greg breaks down the inner workings of the nitrogen cycle and explains how organic growers can better time their nitrogen usage. Wilbur-Ellis is the fourth largest ag retailer in the United States. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Wilbur-Ellis: www.wilburellis.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Get the latest agriculture news in today's Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today's show is filled with stories covering the Ag Appropriations Bill including banning China from buying U.S. farmland, the 'important step' that is the Senate's approval of the Growing Climate Solutions Act and Wilbur-Ellis launching its Innovation Award for Student Teams. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features and more.

Organics Unpacked Episode #11: Interview with Gina Colfer, Organic Products Account Manager for Wilbur-Ellis Company We unpack organic farming in the “Salad Bowl of the World” with Gina Colfer, the Organic Products Account Manager for Wilbur-Ellis Company. Gina discusses the role of Wilbur-Ellis in the growth of organic farming, as well as the adoption of a whole systems approach for organic growers. Wilbur-Ellis is the fourth largest ag retailer in the United States. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Wilbur-Ellis: www.wilburellis.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #3: Interview with Jason Ellsworth, Organics Portfolio Manager for Wilbur-Ellis Company In this episode, we hear from Jason Ellsworth, the Organics Portfolio Manager for Wilbur-Ellis Company. Wilbur-Ellis is the fourth largest ag retailer in the United States. Jason shares how Wilbur-Ellis helps the ag industry in three main vertical markets and how his role supports organic farming in the West. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Wilbur-Ellis: www.wilburellis.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Nate Wittkamp of Wittkamp Grain and Vegetable LLC grows asparagus, hemp, pickles, and zucchini on his farm in Oceana County. Nate graduated from Michigan State University and worked as a sales agronomist for Wilbur Ellis. After working for them and farming at the same time, he was approached by investors and asked to grow 200 acres of hemp. Instead of having two full-time jobs, he concentrated only on the farm to develop this commercially-new crop. In his free time, he follows Michigan State sports, bow hunts, and goes to the beach. Listen as Nate talks about: The original gold rush mentality of hemp that has since calmed down What it's like to not have sports due to COVID-19 Reasons behind hand labor The amazing growth of asparagus The experiments you can do with crops when no one yet has all the answers