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Ag Future focuses on the challenges and opportunities that exist within the agricultural sector. Join us as farmers, entrepreneurs and other agri-food industry leaders, both on and off the farm, discuss some of the most significant issues facing our planet and how they are working together for a better tomorrow.
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Tuesday Jul 17, 2018
#065: ZnO ban: An alternative plan? - Torben Skov Ancker
Tuesday Jul 17, 2018
Tuesday Jul 17, 2018
The European Commission has given producers five years to remove zinc oxide from animal feed. The pig industry, which relies on the mineral to promote gut health, must now find an alternative solution. Can farmers eliminate zinc without increasing antibiotics? In this podcast, Torben Ancker offers his insight as the product manager at a Danish feed mill, where he sees the impact firsthand.
Friday Jul 13, 2018
#064: Male layer loss: The eggXYt strategy - Yehuda Elram
Friday Jul 13, 2018
Friday Jul 13, 2018
Is there an alternative to culling male layers? Could the poultry industry avoid this costly practice? In this podcast, entrepreneur and startup co-founder Yehuda Elram explains how eggXYt could revolutionize hatcheries using CRISPR technology.
Thursday Jul 12, 2018
#063: Biostimulants: The quiet agronomic revolutionizer - Dr. Átila Mogor
Thursday Jul 12, 2018
Thursday Jul 12, 2018
In 1970, Dr. Norman Bourlog received the Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions to The Green Revolution and the war against starvation. Today, another revolution is afoot as biostimulants offer a sustainable approach to promoting crop growth, nutrient absorption, climate tolerance and disease resistance. In this podcast, we discuss the emerging possibilities with Dr. Atila Mogor, who has dedicated his work to sustainability in agriculture with a focus on plant physiology and plant nutrition.
Friday Jul 06, 2018
#062: The farmer's partner - USDA Under Secretary Bill Northey
Friday Jul 06, 2018
Friday Jul 06, 2018
Can the United States Department of Agriculture become a closer partner for farmers? Bill Northey, the under secretary of agriculture, says his mission is clear. In this podcast, he discusses how his agency aims to become a more customer-focused resource, and shares how farmers can utilize USDA programs amid today's ag challenges.