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.
Episodes
50 episodes
New Technology Tackles Labor Challenges for Specialty Crop Growers
Dr. Emmanuel Torres Quezada, researcher at the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative, explores the unique challenges faced by specialty crop farmers and the importance of focusing research on these high-value, high-return crops. He discusses how in-fi...
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14:27
Activating Living Microbes: Expanding the Planting Window with Indigo Ag
Jon Giebel from Indigo Ag discusses the role of biological seed treatments in sustainable agriculture. He explains how these living microbes can reduce carbon intensity and improve crop yields. John also introduces the CLIPS system, an in...
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16:34
Pixels to Predictions: Unpacking Landscape Simulations
Dr. Chris Jones, a research scholar at NC State's Center for Geospatial Analytics shares insights on the use of landscape simulation models and their evolving role in agriculture. Learn how Chris creates models to track and predict pest and pat...
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13:08
Aerial Imaging and Data Insights with Intelinair's Tim Hassinger
Actionable insights from vast data and imagery sets are empowering growers to make more informed decisions. Advanced technologies now enable real-time monitoring of large, dispersed farms, significantly improving both decision-making and crop m...
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14:22
Bridging Biology and Chemistry in Modern Agriculture with Platform 10
Peter Wren-Hilton, founder of agritech consultancy Wharf42, shares insights into his latest initiative, Platform 10, which is exploring the integration of biologicals into sustainable farming. Discover how biocontrols and biostimulants are revo...
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14:23
Unlocking the Power of Beneficial Microbes: Big Benefits for Growers and Consumers
Dr. Mallory Choudoir, Assistant Professor & Soil Microbiome Extension Specialist, discusses the impacts biologicals have on agriculture. Discover how tiny beneficial microbes are playing a big role in enhancing crop health, boosting p...
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17:07
Farming Robotics: Automation Advances with Farm-ng CTO
Claire Delaunay, CTO and COO of Farm-NG, shares her insights on the future of farming robotics. Claire reveals how advanced robotics are set to transform agriculture, enhancing efficiency and sustainability. Join us for an insightful discussion...
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17:56
Robotics and Sensor Technologies on the Farm with Dr. Chris Reberg-Horton
Dr. Chris Reberg-Horton, Platform Director for Resilient Agricultural Systems in the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative shares insights about the advancements in robotics and sensor technology in agriculture. Discover how these innovations are bein...
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16:44
Ag Data Analytics: Discovering Supply Chain Efficiencies and Educating Future Leaders
Discover how Dr. Dani Jones, a researcher at NC State, harnesses data analytics to improve agriculture practices. From enhancing sweet potato production to pioneering sustainable biofuels, Dani leverages data-driven insights to drive agricultur...
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12:16
Farm Smarter: Data & AI Driving AgTech Breakthroughs
Dan Maycock, Vice President of CropTrak and a visiting researcher at NC State discusses the impact of data collection and artificial intelligence on agriculture. Dan shares insights into how modern data analytics and AI tools are empowering far...
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19:09
Maximizing Phosphorus Benefits in Agriculture While Safeguarding Water Systems
Byran Fuhrmann, Aquatic Technology Development Scientist at SePRO Corporation discusses the delicate balance between leveraging phosphorus use in agriculture for optimal benefits while also prioritizing the protection of water systems. Furhmann...
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14:18
Phosphorus Sustainability, Challenges, and Innovations with Jacob Jones, Director of STEPS Center
Phosphorus plays a critical role in agriculture and the environment. Jacob Jones, Director of the Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability (STEPS) Center, and Materials Science and Engineering Professor, discusses phosphorus susta...
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17:01
Grounded Growth: Exploring Soil Health and Sustainable Agriculture with Yara's Rejane Souza
Yara's Senior Vice President of Global Innovation, Rejane Souza, shares insights on the world of soil health and sustainable agriculture. Explore the complexities of fertilizer production, digital farming tools, and emerging trends like g...
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18:34
Unearthing Soil Secrets with Extension Specialist Luke Gatiboni
Dr. Luke Gatiboni, Extension Soil Fertility Specialist and Associate Professor at NC State, shares his expertise on fertilizers and soil health. His research focuses on uncovering the elusive balance of soil nutrients critical for boosting yiel...
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15:00
Women in Science: Entrepreneur Kathryn Polkoff Tackles Cow Burps and Climate Change
Kathryn Polkoff, co-founder and CEO of Hoofprint Biome, shares the remarkable journey of developing a pioneering product designed to combat climate change and enhance bovine health simultaneously. Tune in to discover how their innovative probio...
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15:09
Women in Science: FA Bio Founders' Innovative Solutions in Agriculture and the Workplace
Founded by a team of visionary women, FA Bio is dedicated to identifying sustainable agriculture solutions. They have created a new microbial discovery platform to assist with developing agricultural bioproducts. Their innovative approaches str...
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22:16
Cultivating Holiday Magic from Seed to Tree with Barr Evergreens
Rusty Barr from Barr Evergreens talks about advances in technology that have improved Christmas tree seedling production and helped unlock secrets to accelerating growth. Learn how his family business is crafting the perfect holiday centerpiece...
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12:10
Tree Tech Talk with NC State Researcher Justin Whitehill
Dr. Justin Whitehill explains how his lab is helping create a more resilient and desirable Christmas tree. He shares insights on combating root rot, thwarting insect pests, and outsmarting browsing deer. With nearly four decades of tree breedin...
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19:53
Part 2: Sensors Used at Nash Produce Could Increase Profitability for Sweet Potato Growers
Thomas Joyner, President of Nash Produce, shares how using Sweet-APPS technology boosts profitability and yields by taking pictures of their full storage bins. Joyner explains how sharing timely information with growers about their recent har...
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15:02
Part 1: Using Sensors in Agriculture with NC State Researcher Dr. Kudenov
NC State researcher and professor, Dr. Mike Kudenov, delves into the intersection of engineering, agriculture and relationships. As an engineer, he looks at agriculture with a different perspective, modifying tools like sensors for use on the f...
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15:00
Optimizing Animal Microbiomes with Folium Science
Ed Fuches, CEO and Founder of FOLIUM Science, talks about microbial resistance and the challenges facing the food value chain. Fortunately, a new solution to combat harmful bacteria has been discovered. Fuches explains how their natural alterna...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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Foodborne Pathogens with Sid Thakur
Adrian Percy speaks with Sid Thakur, a Professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Executive Director of Global One Health Academy at NC State. Thakur says, “pathogens don’t respect international boundaries.” Several technologies ha...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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18:17
Monitoring Orchard Pests with Trapview
Matej Stefancic, CEO of Trapview, engaged a multidisciplinary team of agronomists, IT experts and data scientists to develop a unique pest management tool. New solutions for pest monitoring and forecasting allow growers to make real-time decisi...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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Apple Tech with Tom Kon
We kick off a new season with apple expert Dr. Tom Kon from NC State's Department of Horticultural Science. During peak harvest season, Dr. Kon reflects on the different variables affecting production, and the new technologies being utilized in...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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18:12
Revolutionizing Row Crops with ZeaKal
On the last episode of this season of AgTech360, host Adrian Percy is joined by Han Chen, CEO and co-founder of ZeaKal. They discuss the challenges facing the volume-first row crop industry as well as opportunities to improve its nutrition and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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