North American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and Views

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  • A Precise, Reliable & Affordable Robotic Solution For Weed Control

    In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks to Ecorobotix North America's Jose Marchetti about their ultra-precise, plant-by-plant technology that identifies and sprays weeds only. Ushering in the new generation of crop protection!

    Jose Marchetti is a distinguished Agronomy Engineer with a Master's degree in Agribusiness, bringing to the forefront a rich tapestry of experience in crop production across Argentina, Brazil, and the USA. With a passion for addressing contemporary societal and environmental challenges in agriculture, Jose plays a pivotal role as the driving force behind the business development of Ecorobotix in The Americas. His journey is characterized by a commitment to sustainable farming practices, a vision embodied in Ecorobotix's flagship product, ARA—an Ultra-High-Sprayer machine designed to offer precise, reliable, and affordable robotic weeding solution for farmers. Jose's leadership has propelled Ecorobotix's growth, marked by the establishment of Ecorobotix Inc. in 2023, significant market presence in North America, and an unwavering dedication to environmental responsibility.

    Ecorobotix is the manufacturer of ARA, which enables the ultra-targeted application of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides or fertilisers. Improving the profitability of farms, while adhering to environmental regulations.
    They develop, manufacture and commercialize innovating, energy-saving farming machines, which allow both the ecological impact of modern farming and its costs to be reduced. They contribute to the emergence of farming which respects the environment, focuses on preserving soils and hydrological resources, by using a minimal amount of energy.

    Learn more about Ecorobotix at https://ecorobotix.com/en/
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    36 min
  • David Hightower's Outlook on Agriculture, Prices, and Financial Resilience

    In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak speaks with guest & speaker at this year's Unconventional Ag Conference, David Hightower, of the Hightower Report.  David lends his insight into the economy as we wrap up 2023.

    Where will interest rates go? When to purchase fertilizer? What opportunities are there for producers? David Hightower discusses each of these and more in this Ag Spotlight episode. 

    David Hightower is a founding principal of The Hightower Report, a commodity research and information firm specializing in high quality futures research and analysis for individual investors, brokers, commercial producers, farmers and end users. The Hightower Report publishes one of the most widely read daily commodity wires in the world and has become a highly utilized industry consulting service with many utilizing their primary commodity research coverage. 

    A keen eye on the complex interaction of the world markets insures that Mr. Hightower thoroughly examines the financial, agricultural and geopolitical situations around the globe. This in turn allows his company to provide analysis and commentary on a wide variety of markets, ranging from grains to livestock, precious metals, stock indices, bonds, currencies and the energy complex. 

    Learn more about the Hightower Report at https://www.hightowerreport.com/

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    25 min
  • The Next Wave of Biologicals, the Re-Emergence of RNAi in Agriculture

    This week on North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak learns about RNAi technology in agriculture from Todd Hauser, the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Trillium Ag.  With more than 20 years of experience in biotechnology and gene silencing, Todd is a leader in the movement to modernize crop protection.  With an expert understanding of crop science and a passion to protect the long-term global food supply and the environment, Todd brings a unique combination of scientific experience and technological knowledge to Trillium Ag.

    Trillium Ag (www.trillium.ag) was founded in 2016 by Todd Hauser and Paul Olivier, two Seattle-area scientists and entrepreneurs with a more then 50 years of combined experience in bio-technology and RNA Interference (RNAi).  Their goal was to unlock the potential for a safer and more sustainable approach to farming by creating a revolutionary new class of biologicals that target pests and provide superior crop protection.  Leveraging their scientific expertise and new developments in RNAi technology, Trillium’s co-founders recognized an opportunity to develop a crop protection platform that is greener, more effective and provides the answer to agriculture’s escalating pest problem.      

    Traditional approaches to crop protection, such as synthetic chemicals and bacterial toxins, are in rapid decline. Due to increasing pest resistance, as well as regulatory and consumer pressures, there is an urgent need for new crop protection strategies in order to avoid continued worldwide crop losses of $220 billion annually.  The Trillium Ag team understood that the agricultural industry was facing a growing problem and it was critical to uncover a solution in order to secure the world’s long-term food supply.  Tapping cutting-edge science and modern technology, Trillium Ag has developed Agrisome, the future of crop protection.

    Trillum Ag’s patented Agrisome technology is a revolutionary crop protection platform that employs first-of-its-kind biologicals to target agriculture’s most problematic pests, including, but not limited to, the lepidoptera and hemiptera insect classes.  Alone, these two orders of insects are responsible for $50 billion in crop losses across the globe annually.  Leveraging innovative RNAi science, Trillium Ag’s breakthrough platform delivers a scalable, adaptable and stacked line of crop defense, providing a sustainable and biodegradable solution in the fight against crop-targeting pests. 

    Agrisome utilizes naturally-derived protein coated RNA molecules creating a new class of biologicals that address and solve challenges that have hindered prior RNAi-derived crop protection attempts.  Agrisome targets and activates a pests own naturally occurring processes through gene silencing, unlocking a safer and more sustainable approach to farming.  Offering a topical and seed trait based product platform, Agrisome serves as a replacement for synthetic chemical pesticides and is poised to transform the agricultural industry. 

    Agrisome has proven efficacy in both in vitro and in vivo models and Trillium Ag is currently collaborating with the industry’s top commercial and academic leaders to further confirm commercial feasibility and broad scale agricultural application.  In addition, Trillium Ag’s pipeline, which is based on naturally-derived protein coated RNA molecules, includes added sustainable bio-agriculture products currently in the research and development stage.

    Learn more about Trillium Ag at https://trillium.ag

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    32 min
  • The Cereal Grain Café with Iowa State Professor Kurt Rosentrater

    In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks with Iowa State Professor Kurt Rosentrater, who has a passion for the past present and future of cereal grains. He expresses his interest in how grain has shaped our modern world, how science as managed to open new doors to the use of grain, and how his students inspire him every day. He also talks about why he started his podcast, The Cereal Grain Cafe and how he'd like to use it to reach consumers at every level. 

    Kurt Rosentrater is a teacher, researcher, scientist, engineer, and author.  He is a multi-disciplinary creator whose work encompasses grains, foods, biofuels, beverage alcohols, and sustainable approaches to agricultural systems.  He grew up on a corn and soybean farm in Iowa, and has worked with the grain processing industries for over 30 years.  

    Since 1905, Iowa State University's Department of Agricultural Engineering (the first in the world), now the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE), has been a leader in providing engineering solutions to agricultural problems in the United States and the world. The department’s original mission was to mechanize agriculture. That mission has evolved to encompass a global view of the entire food production system–the wise management of natural resources in the production, processing, storage, handling, and use of food fiber and other biological products.

    More about Kurt can be found on his webpage: The Cereal Grain Cafe https://graindotcafe.wordpress.com/

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    55 min
  • Aerial Solutions for Modern Farming Challenges

    In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak hears the inspiring story of how Hylio was built. CEO Arthur Erickson breaks down the importance of aerial farming solutions and gives advice to those still hesitant to adopt hi-tech farming methods. 

    Hylio develops and offers innovative drone systems that automate precision agriculture treatments. Using Hylio’s technology, farmers/producers can now apply crop treatments directly to problem areas, allowing farmers to increase yields by addressing pests and deficiencies with more accuracy and efficacy.

    In 2015, Arthur Erickson and two fellow students at the University of Texas at Austin, Nikhil Dixit, and Mike Oda, were in their dorm room working on aerospace engineering assignments and discussing the possibilities of using drones in agriculture. This was the beginning of Hylio.  

    While they were still in school, Arthur, Nikhil, and Mike began working on prototypes. Mike, who grew up on a ranch that Arthur often visited, provided insider knowledge on some of the logistics and challenges that farmers face when spraying crops. And the trio benefited from access to equipment in UT labs like prototyping machines, and the advice and feedback of professors, as they worked to get their fledgling business off the ground while finishing their degrees.  

    Once the first Hylio agrodrones were ready for flight, the team began offering spray services to farmers and ranchers, and quickly realized that more testing and work were needed to perfect the drones. Because regulations for drones are more stringent in the U.S., the team decided to travel to Central America to work with farmers there as they worked on perfecting the technology.  

    During the first year of operations in Central America, the team worked alongside farmers spending 10 hours or more in the fields, spraying thousands of acres, and working out bugs with the Hylio hardware and software. The farms in El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Guatemala where they worked were ideal testing grounds for agricultural spray drones. Farmers in these regions grow on extremely steep and rocky land, making it impossible to spray using ground rigs. The only option before Hylio was to spray by hand, which was very labor intensive and exposed workers to chemicals, or by plane or helicopter, which was expensive. 

    Hylio is now one of the very few U.S. companies that are developing drone systems in-house and manufacturing them in the U.S. The Hylio team designs everything from the mechanical engineering components such as the power distribution system, the aerospace aspects – optimization of the flight envelope, propellers, and aerodynamics in general – and the software to control the drones. Because Hylio develops its own technologies from the ground up, it is uniquely positioned to sell a turn-key system to farmers and service operators that is optimized for effective and easy crop treatment.

    Learn more about Hylio at https://www.hyl.io
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    38 min
  • Election Season is Upon Us, How Should We Prepare?

    Listen to the podcast here - https://www.northamericanag.com/north-american-ag-spotlight - Election Season is Upon Us, How Should We Prepare?

    In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak discusses political strategy with Executive Director of the Institute for Sound Public Policy, Kevin Lynn. Kevin was raised on a small farm in Pennsylvania and is committed to the preservation of farmlands. But what’s most interesting is his response when asked where he stands politically, his typical response is he considers himself a lapsed Republican, an unrepentant Perotist, a failed Green, and frustrated Democrat. He is an astute observer of the hijinks being played not only on both sides of the political aisle but also with numerous NGO and activist groups across the US.

    Today we discuss how he got to this place, and how he looks at the myriad of issues that agriculture and essentially – the nation – is facing. And also how to navigate the issues to prepare yourself for voting season which lays dead ahead. 

    The Institute for Sound Public Policy is an umbrella group that includes, among others, US Tech Workers, Doctors without Jobs, and Project for Immigration Reform. The Institute for Sound Public Policy is an organization with a reputation for fixing big problems through advocacy and activism. Not a think tank, rather partners with public and private nonprofit entities and community activists to formulate and implement sound policy at federal, state and local levels of government.

    Learn more about the Institute for Sound Public Policy at https://instituteforsoundpublicpolicy.org

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    1 hr 9 min
  • Farming Forward: ASAC Conference 2023

    In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak discusses the mission of the American Society of Agricultural Consultants, and their upcoming convention. Guests Pete Weisenberger, President of the American Society of Agricultural Consultants and Russell Morgan, Certified Agricultural Consultant talk about their passion for the organization.

    Founded and organized in 1963, the American Society of Agricultural Consultants' mission is to promote professional development of consultants in education, networking, and ethical standards.

    Owner of Weisenberger Agricultural Services, LLC in Tyler, Texas Pete Weisenberger grew up in Mississippi on a dairy and crop farm. Graduate of Mississippi State University (B.S. and M.S. in Agriculture) and Millsaps College (MBA).  Long employed in agricultural lending, now independently offering business administration consulting services to farm and ranch families.

    Russell Morgan is a Certified Agricultural Consultant (CAC). He is the sole owner of Morgan Agricultural Consulting Services (MACS) and Morgan Tax Services with offices in Portland TN (MACS) and Paducah KY (Morgan Tax Services).  Russell is a proud graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (twice) – Go Vols.  He began his Agricultural Consulting career September 1, 1985, as an Area Specialist in Farm Management with the University of KY.  Russell stepped out of the safety of graduate school into the throes of the 1980’s agricultural financial crisis.  In the intervening 38 years, Russell has worked with numerous farm and agribusiness clients across a range of financial and economic matters. A few example matters include transition planning, preparing loan restructuring packages, preparing farm financial and economic projections, preparing Chapter 12 bankruptcy plans, and economic loss calculations. 

    Learn more about ASAC and register for the conference here - https://www.agconsultants.org/

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Cultivating Opportunity: Chris Rawley's Pioneering Approach to Ag Investments

    In this episode of North American Ag Spotlight, host Chrissy Wozniak welcomes Chris Rawley, the CEO and founder of Harvest Returns, a visionary platform that connects investors with agriculture. With a unique journey spanning military service, corporate management, and agriculture innovation, Chris Rawley's insights have led to the creation of Harvest Returns, a platform that bridges the gap between investors and agriculture. 

    Unlike many others in the agriculture world, Chris Rawley did not grow up on a farm. He came from a family with deep Texan roots in farming, but his personal journey began in North Dallas. His military career, which spanned 30 years as a naval officer, took him to various strife-torn and underserved regions globally. These experiences heightened his awareness of the global significance of agriculture, especially in providing food security to those in need.

    His post-military life brought him back to Texas, where he found himself driving past large ranches daily. This sparked his interest in farming and agriculture. Despite lacking a farming background or substantial capital, Chris's determination led him to start Harvest Returns. He wanted to create a platform where individuals like him could invest in agriculture, providing an opportunity for those who lacked the traditional farming background.

    Teaming up with partner Austin Manis, who had some farming experience and also hailed from Texas A&M, they founded Harvest Returns in 2016. Initially focusing on agricultural producers, they later expanded to agribusinesses, realizing the importance of a broader value chain approach in the agriculture sector. Over the years, Harvest Returns has grown, boasting over 14,000 registered investors and raising $32 million to invest in farms, ranches, agribusinesses, and even early-stage agtech startups.

    Harvest Returns' mission is to bridge the gap between small to midsize, underserved farmers and producers in agriculture and investors looking to diversify their portfolios while connecting with the food system. Chris Rawley emphasizes the significance of supporting these farmers, many of whom are first-time or multigenerational farmers with limited resources but a strong desire to contribute to agriculture.

    The platform acts as a bridge, bringing farmers with viable business plans, vision, and a dedicated team to investors. They conduct thorough due diligence, assessing the potential for success while mitigating risks. Investors, ranging from high-net-worth individuals to everyday people, can contribute amounts as low as $5,000, creating a diversified portfolio across various agricultural ventures. This symbiotic relationship benefits both sides, supporting agriculture and fostering investor engagement in the food system.

    On the technology front, labor shortages in agriculture have spurred innovation. Robotics, precision agriculture, and other labor-saving technologies have gained prominence. However, it's essential to emphasize that technology doesn't replace hard work but rather changes the nature of it. The challenge is to help consumers and investors understand that technology isn't a magic solution but a tool to enhance productivity.

    Chris's vision for the future of agriculture centers on reducing government intervention and market distortion. He advocates for market-driven agriculture, where producers grow what consumers want rather than being influenced by government policies and subsidies. By promoting a free flow of capital and incentivizing market-driven practices, he believes agriculture can thrive and maintain its vitality as a crucial industry.

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    35 min
  • AI, Robotics & Autonomous Farming in Action at FIRA USA 2023

    Listen to the podcast here - https://www.northamericanag.com/north-american-ag-spotlight - "AI, Robotics & Autonomous Farming in Action at FIRA USA 2023"

    In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak gives us a look into the 2023 FIRA USA conference. The only 3-day event for ag robotics and autonomous farm solutions is held each fall in California, attracting growers, robot manufacturers, AI experts & researchers from across the globe. FIRA USA showcases state-of-the-art and the latest industry advances in technology, regulations, scientific research and use cases. 

    Since 2016, FIRA has  established itself as the leading event for professionals in the agricultural robotics sector. Launched and organized since then by Naïo Technologies, FIRA is now carried out by the association GOFAR – Global Organization for Agricultural Robotics. An independent organization emerged to make the voice of the sector ring out and develop a promotional component that is lacking in the existing structures. This was the preamble to the creation of GOFAR in 2019 by Axema and Naïo Technologies, with the participation of RobAgri to the Executive Board as a member and the entrance of Capagro as treasorier in 2020.

    The GOFAR non-profit organization undertakes to promote and develop the agricultural robotics sector at international level. Like Robagri, whose objective is to facilitate the technical development of agricultural robots, GOFAR meets the increasing need for visibility and networking of the agricultural robotics sector.

    GOFAR therefore aims to organize the meeting between the relevant stakeholders, and to support them by taking an active part in the development of the agricultural robotics market, implementing a promotional campaign of international scale (organization of events, production of actions of communication and participation of trade fairs in France and abroad).

    With a degree in Business Promotion, and Sustainable Development, Gwendoline has been working in agricultural robotics since 2014, as she managed the communication of a French robot manufacturer. She has always been passionate about innovation to solve environmental and social problems. By supporting the development of autonomous machines, she sincerely believes that robotics is a key to fight against climate change and reduce the drudgery of work.

    Gwendoline co-directs FIRA with Maialen Cazenave. Gwendoline develops strong partnerships around the world to bring together an involved community of actors in the agricultural robotics value chain. FIRAs events – the Agricultural Robotics Forum - are a powerful tool that she continues to develop with enthusiasm. 

    Learn more at - https://fira-usa.com/
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    1 hr 8 min
  • Empower, Support, Connect & Grow: With Ag Women Connect Founder Venessa Wood

    Today Chrissy Wozniak speaks with a girl on fire for the agriculture community, Founder of Ag Women Connect Venessa Wood. She has a passion for bringing the community of women in the ag together to connect, grow, and support one another, and to protect our agricultural industry throughout America.

    AG Women Connect was founded in 2021 with the desire to bring women in the agricultural community together. Engaging women in all aspects of agriculture across the United States is our prime goal.

    Ag Women Connect is a positive, safe, forward – thinking organization, where women in agriculture can come to for building relationships, trustworthy resources, education, events, and giving back to our local communities.

    We are committed to advocating for women who are experiencing real- life issues within the agriculture field. Our forum is built to equip women with what they need, to be progressive, professional, and confident, in the roles that they are striving for, to make a difference within their lives, communities, and for upcoming generations to come.

    Venessa grew up in the panhandle of Texas and now resides near Lubbock with her supportive husband who owns a landscaping and tree business. They have two beautiful children who are involved in sports, horses, outdoor activities, and who enjoy growing up in the agricultural world.

    The farming and entrepreneurial background she was raised in equipped her to graduate from Texas Tech in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Leadership. In the last 30 years she has served in leadership roles which cover different aspects of the agricultural arena including equine, ranching, farming and business. It is her passion to bring the community of women in the agriculture field together. 

    Learn more about Ag Women Connect at - https://agwomenconnect.com
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    36 min

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