AgTech360
From the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative at NC State comes a podcast that takes a 360° view of emerging agriculture technologies. Join the host, N.C. PSI Executive Director Adrian Percy as he speaks with academic researchers, industry experts, growers, producers, Extension specialists, and others in the agtech community.
Podcasting since 2020 • 68 episodes
AgTech360
Latest Episodes
Science in Sequence: How RNAi is Transforming Crop Health
GreenLight Biosciences’ CCO Mark Singleton explains how RNA interference (RNAi) technology is opening a new pathway for sustainable crop protection. Learn how RNAi works, why it offers a highly targeted and biodegradable alternative to traditio...
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Episode 68
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Molecular Precision: Micropeptides and the Next Wave of Biologicals
CTO Mikael Courbot shares how Micropep is harnessing plant-derived micropeptides —tiny, naturally occurring molecules designed with AI and advanced modeling — to precisely target weeds and diseases. Learn how this breakthrough approach is givin...
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Field Tested, Fully Charged: Monarch’s Electric Tractor Breakthrough
Chris Whitney, Chief Digital Officer at Monarch Tractor, shares how the company’s fully electric, driver-optional tractor is redefining power and productivity on the farm. By combining clean energy, advanced autonomy, and intelligent data syste...
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Episode 66
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Smarter, Smaller, Stronger: Kioti’s Robots Boost Orchard Productivity
Kioti is redefining smart farming with a new generation of compact, autonomous technologies built to meet the needs of smaller farms. Chief Product and Technology Officer YJ Son discusses how the company’s innovations—from transport robots for ...
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Episode 65
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Drones, Sensors, AI: Farming the Future with Dr. Bai
Dr. Frank Bai shares his global journey into precision and digital agriculture and highlights how sensors, drones, and AI-driven tools are shaping the future of farming. As an Assistant Professor at NC State, he bridges engineering and ag...
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Episode 64
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