In today’s episode we connect with Joel Harris from Ag Start Up Engine.  We discuss everything related to the wonderful Animal Health startup  Harrisvaccines (which he and his Father Hank started) which is now owned  by Merck Animal Health. Joel talks about his family story, the Ag Start  Up Engine and how entrepreneurs in Iowa now have investors options. We  have a great discussion about why Joel likes to help entrepreneurs,  along with his latest Animal Health start up he is creating.  Joel  continues with to discuss the Ag Start Up Engine providing a sneak peak  to new companies set to join. Also listen for his Ag-Tech nugget and  defining moment in Agriculture!

Episode Details:

1. Spain, with complete detail Jim recaps his trip to Spain. 

2. September 1st Hogs & Pigs Report review. 

3. Discussion on the full blown implosion of profitability in China

4. Will Pork exports rebound?

Episode Details:

1. Calling out the critic from the North, CFAP 1 Payment

2. Sow Mortality Articles

3. The Global Market Round up

4. Spain trip preview

Episode Details:

1. The Olymel Plant in Quebec strike

2. Sow Value and Marketed Hogs

3. Chinas Hog Slaughter  Price.

4. The USDA sent a press release about a CFAP 2 payment for Livestock  Producers, what about the CFAP 1 Payment owed to US Pork Producers.

Episode Details:

1. Discussion about all of Jim’s travels from the World Pork Expo.

2. National Pork Industry turnout and information.

3. Jim talks about US Hog prices staying strong.

4. CFAP 1 Payment- Jim talks about the status and what it means for Producers.

Episode Details:

1. Discussion about all of Jim's travels from the World Pork Expo.

2. National Pork Industry turnout and information. 

3. Jim talks about US Hog prices staying strong.

4. CFAP 1 Payment- Jim talks about the status and what it means for Producers. 

Randall Schwartzentruber is the co-founder and CEO of BinSentry who is an astute and innovative AgTech leader.

About the Guest:

Randall Schwartzentruber is the co-founder and CEO of BinSentry, an agricultural technology company based in Ontario, Canada. Randall grew up in New Hamburg, where he spent a lot of time on his grandfather’s farm before starting his career in automation systems. His passion for technology and heart for agriculture brought him to launch BinSentry in 2017 and, in 2019, win the THRIVE-Forbes Innovation Icon Award. Today, BinSentry has thousands of sensors monitoring feed bins across North America and beyond. Randall’s mission is to continue to automate the feed supply chain developing new technologies that support partners in agriculture while striving towards a more sustainable future.

In this Podcast we examine the success of Gilmours Meat Market, and how attributes to a modern meat market can drive Pork sales.

Nick Gilmour has been in the Meat business for generations ago in the Family business, his dad retired and then a few years later, he had the itch to get back into the Meat business he opened up a shop in Harrow Smith Ontario and has been rapidly expanding into Belleville Ontario along with other growing businesses.

What can you learn about in this episode:

-We touch on the industry and how better tasting Pork is needed to drive sales. We discuss the Other White meat campaign and how we need a more effective strategy to increase the number of Pork sold in the shop.

-Nick talks about his story, and his family legacy in the Meat business.

-We touch base on the success of the online ordering Gilmour's provides, how the trends or changing with consumers picking the products and cuts they want through the online platform.

-We discuss the reality of increasing Pork Sales and a relative number to achieve.

-Golden Chop, Nick offers advice on entrepreneur success.

Episode Details:

1. Discussion about the USDA Hogs and Pigs Report.

2. China to buy Pork for state reserves to support prices.

3. Jim's US tour wrapped up last week, what did he see of note last week?

Episode Details:

1. Discussion about the World Pork Expo Highlights and Genesus travels in the US this week. 

2. World Mega Producer, we discuss how the unveiling went at the World Pork Expo. 

3. Hog Market prices reaching over $1.20 lb, how long will this last?