Podcasts

Innovations in Agriculture

The "Innovations in Agriculture" podcast focuses on the latest advancements and breakthroughs in the agricultural sector. Brownfield’s Cyndi Young hosts this weekly podcast featuring interviews about cutting-edge technologies, practices, and research that are transforming farming and food production. Each episode delves into the latest developments in the field, offering insights into how new innovations are reshaping farming, improving efficiency, and addressing global challenges. The program aims to keep agricultural professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts informed about the rapidly evolving field of agriculture. By highlighting new technologies and practices, it helps listeners stay ahead of industry trends and make informed decisions about adopting innovations in their own work.

Latest Episode

Innovations in Agriculture: GHX Seed Experience

GHX doesn’t just sell seed. They provide data, digital tools, and on-site expert support to help farmers maximize yield and profit on their farms. On this episode of Innovations in Agriculture, Cyndi Young talks with Kramer Farney who heads up marketing for GHX. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

April 24 • 6m 26.7s

Episodes

Innovations in Agriculture: GHX Seed Experience

April 24 • 6m 26.7s

Innovations in Agriculture: Enhanced corn rootworm protection with Durastak from Syngenta

Syngenta’s latest corn trait stack for corn rootworm protection was approved the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and will be broadly available in hybrids from both Golden Harvest and NK brands and through independent seed companies for the 2027 season. Cyndi Young spoke with Drew Showalter, Corn Portfolio Head for Syngenta Seeds, North America at the 2025 Commodity Classic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

March 31 • 9m 57.1s

Innovations in Agriculture: Advanced Agrilytics

Using cutting-edge precision ag technology and knowledge gained from years in the field, agronomists with Advanced Agrilytics test, monitor and evaluate soil conditions, assess field practices and analyze water movement and environmental factors on customer’s farms. Cyndi Young spoke with Dan Emmert, Regional Agronomy Lead for Advanced Agrilytics, during 2025 Commodity Classic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

March 24 • 12m 58.7s

Innovations in Agriculture: Vyconic Soybeans from Bayer

The Crop Science division of Bayer has announced the introduction of Vyconic™ soybeans, a new trait technology that will be the first to feature five herbicide tolerances all in one breakthrough trait. Cyndi Young spoke with North American Soybean Business Lead Kacy Perry at the unveiling. Vyconic soybeans have an anticipated market introduction in the U.S. by the 2027 planting season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

March 8 • 5m 13.2s

Innovations in Agriculture: Renner Ag Solutions develops bin sweep replacement

Renner Ag Solutions is an ag safety company that is developing a replacement for bin sweeps. Founder and Iowa farmer Caleb Renner tells Mark Dorenkamp the net automatically unloads a bin and the farmer does not have to enter during the load out process. A functional prototype that could be ready this summer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

March 7 • 8m 26.9s

Innovations in Agriculture: Ranchbot offers real-time, remote water monitoring technology

Water access and viability are top of mind for many farmers and ranchers today. Ranchbot offers real-time, remote water monitoring technology designed to save time and money. Meghan Grebner spoke with Ranchbot CEO Andrew Coppin during the 2025 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show. They discuss Ranchbot’s portfolio of products and how these tools can work for farmers and ranchers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

February 28 • 11m 4.7s

Innovations in Agriculture: AgSpire helps farmers and ranchers make regenerative ag program decisions

With expert technical assistance and practical programs to enhance resilience, AgSpire is helping farmers and ranchers select the right regenerative ag programs that work for their operations. It is also helping supply chain partners and the ag industry deliver on sustainability goals. Meghan Grebner spoke with Dr. Kristina Porter, the technical advisor for AgSpire during the 2025 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

February 21 • 7m 15.4s

Innovations in Agriculture, Precision Planting Symphony Vision

Advancements in sprayer technology are helping farmers improve weed control. Instead of a blanket application, Precision Planting’s Symphony Vision system uses cameras to adjust the application based on weed severity, allowing farmers to save on chemicals and control weeds more effectively. On this episode of Brownfield’s Innovations in Agriculture, Brownfield’s Erin Anderson talks with Precision Planting research agronomist Aaron Herman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

February 6 • 7m 41.6s

Innovations in Agriculture, FMC Dodhylex herbicides

Rice growers will soon have a new rotational tool to manage herbicide resistance. FMC U.S. recently announced the Keenali herbicide brands powered by Dodhylex active, which has been classified as a Group 28 herbicide, making it the first new herbicide mode of action globally in nearly 40 years. Pending EPA decision, FMC anticipates the launch of Keenali Complete herbicide in 2027 and Keenali GR herbicide in 2028. On this episode of Brownfield’s Innovations in Agriculture, Brent Barnett talks with Lawson Priess, Technical Service Manager for FMC U.S. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

January 30 • 8m 13.6s

Innovations in Agriculture, UPL NIMAXXA

A new tool for controlling soybean cyst nematode will be available to growers this year. NIMAXXA ™ bionematicide from UPL will help soybean and corn growers protect their valuable seeds from destructive nematodes. NIMAXXA will be the only triple-strain bionematicide on the markets. On this episode of Brownfield’s Innovations in Agriculture, Mark Dorenkamp talks with Steve Sopher with crop protection company UPL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

January 15 • 7m 39.3s

Innovations in Agriculture, Syngenta Victrato

Seed treatments in agriculture offer several benefits that can enhance crop productivity, protect against diseases, and improve overall plant health. On this episode of Brownfield’s Innovations in Agriculture, Brent Barnett talks with Syngenta Seedcare Technical Product Lead Dale Ireland, Ph.D. about new products in the pipeline and how seed treatments can help soybeans emerge healthier and stronger. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

January 8 • 6m 22.7s

Innovations in Agriculture, John Deere ExactShot

Planting technology refers to the various tools, machines, and methods used in agriculture to plant seeds and crops more efficiently and effectively. John Deere's ExactShot technology is a precision planting system that uses sensors and robotics to apply fertilizer directly onto seeds as they are planted. In today’s episode, Mark Dorenkamp talks with Anthony Styczinski, Go-To-Market Manager for John Deere. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

December 18 • 5m 34.5s

Innovations in Agriculture, Indigo Ag CLIPS

If you farm today, you’ve heard a lot about sustainability and using biologicals to boost plant health and profitability. In this edition of Innovations in Agriculture, Jared White talks with Shannon Gnad, Director of Agronomy for Indigo Ag, Inc. about their new proprietary CLIPS device, a new, no-touch method for farmers to apply flowable powder products to their seed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

December 11 • 8m 36.9s

Innovations in Agriculture, Phospholutions RhizoSorb

Phosphorus is the second largest nutrient used in food production. In this edition of Innovations in Agriculture, Nicole Heslip talks with Craig Dick, Vice President of Phospholutions about RhizoSorb® technology, his company’s solution to improving phosporous efficiency while maximizing yield. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

December 4 • 6m 28.6s

Innovations in Agriculture, FieldView Drive 2.0

Data and digital tools are used by many farmers to improve efficiencies and profitability on their acres. In this edition of Innovations in Agriculture, Erin Anderson talks with U.S. Product Marketing Manager Andy Folta about FieldView and new FieldView Drive 2.0. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

November 22 • 7m 51.3s

Innovations in Agriculture, PTx OutRun

Finding skilled labor is one of the big challenges facing America’s farmers and ranchers. In this edition of Innovations in Agriculture, Meghan Grebner talks with Colton Rathman with PTx about OutRun - a self-contained retrofit kit that enables autonomous grain cart operation with John Deere 8R tractors that are equipped with IVT. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

November 1 • 5m 33.7s

Innovations in Agriculture, Loveland Products biocontrol technology

In this edition of "Innovations in Agriculture," Brownfield's Brent Barnett talks with Francisco Manzano with Loveland Products, the proprietary company for Nutrien, about a new biocontrol tool for integrated pest management that is in the product pipeline. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

October 7 • 8m 55.6s