Agricultural robotics is entering a different phase. A decade ago, much of the conversation surrounding farm robotics centered on a fairly basic question: Can this actually work? Today, farmers are asking much…
Podcasts
What Farmers Should Expect from Agricultural Consultants
Farmers and ranchers are expected to understand production, finances, technology, markets, and the future of the family business. Agricultural consultants can provide another perspective, but the value of that advice depends on…
Rethinking Water on the Farm with Kevin Gast
Water has always been fundamental to agriculture. What is changing is the number of competing pressures surrounding it. Farmers and ranchers are facing questions about water availability, pumping and treatment costs, water…
USDA Resources for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
Starting a farm has never been simple, but for today’s beginning farmers and ranchers, the financial barriers can be especially difficult to overcome. Land prices, equipment costs, livestock expenses, operating capital, and…
What Changing Food Trends Mean for Animal Agriculture
What Americans eat is changing, but consumer food trends affect much more than what ends up in the grocery cart. Changes in nutrition policy, affordability, convenience, health trends, and consumer perceptions can…
New Orleans, New Ideas &15 Years of Women in Agribusiness
Women are becoming increasingly visible across agriculture, from the farm and the boardroom to policy, technology and global agribusiness. In this episode of North American Ag Spotlight, host Chrissy Wozniak welcomes back…
Protecting Agriculture Starts with You
On this episode of North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak welcomes back Mindy Patterson, President and Co-Founder of The Cavalry Group, for an in-depth discussion on protecting agriculture through legislative advocacy, grassroots…
Responsible Crop Protection & the BeSure! Campaign
Season 6 Episode 219 As planting and growing season continues across the country, stewardship remains one of the most important responsibilities for growers and applicators. In this episode of North American Ag Spotlight,…
Beyond Fertilizer: The New Science of Water, Roots, and Yield
With input costs remaining high and profit margins under pressure, producers are increasingly looking for ways to improve productivity without simply adding more fertilizer, more irrigation, or more crop inputs. In this…
Inside the Innovations and Collaborations Powering FIRA USA 2025
Season 5: Episode 217 In this episode of North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak welcomes back Gwendoline Legrand, Co-Director of FIRA, to discuss the upcoming FIRA USA 2025 event taking place October…