Getting Off the Commodities Treadmill - Loran Steinlage
Loran Steinlage has been labeled a ‘regenerative’ farmer and branded a conservationist, yet as a farmer in Iowa, in many ways he’s far from the stereotypical image of either. He lives in the heart of ...
8 Sep 202138min
Designing Crops to Change the Plant-Based Food System - Matt Crisp, Benson Hill
Benson Hill is designing crops and ingredients for some of the world’s most popular plant-based food brands. But the company has no intention of becoming a brand itself. Instead, it’s focused on revol...
25 Aug 202140min
Bonus Episode: Did Silicon Valley Kill Agtech?
The Silicon Valley model for innovation has worked famously for many software based companies, such as Facebook and PayPal. However, when it comes to agtech, the Silicon Valley template for startup su...
18 Aug 202144min
Carbon neutrality and tackling misinformation in red meat - Jason Strong, Meat and Livestock Australia
Red meat is increasingly seen as the “bad guy” when it comes to climate change. Undoubtedly, animal agriculture has an impact on the environment, with 10 percent of Australia’s greenhouse gas emission...
11 Aug 202142min
Is the Future of Farming Hands-Free?
For some, the concept of hands-free farming is terrifying; for others, the prospect is game-changing and exciting. But, is fully autonomous farming really possible?In this episode we chat with Kit Fra...
28 Jul 202139min
Biologicals and chemistry: finding ways to commercialize the science
Just because something can be done, doesn’t mean it should be. In agtech, this is a reminder that no matter how cutting edge the science or technology, when it comes to commercialization, functionalit...
14 Jul 202140min
BONUS EP: Capitalism for Good, feat. David Lee from AppHarvest and Impossible Foods
Can capitalism be a force for good? David Lee left the traditional corporate world to work for some of the most bullish startup companies in agrifood tech, including Impossible Foods and AppHarvest, w...
7 Jul 202128min
Biologicals: snake oil or science, and how do we know?
Farmers are under pressure to shift toward lower chemical intensity production. Biologicals are touted as one possible solution, promising natural, chemical-free alternatives to inputs such as fertili...
30 Jun 202142min
