Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food

#035: New ideas in sustainability - Dr. Kyle McKinney

What can we learn from bananas in Costa Rica? Dr. Kyle McKinney works on the frontlines of a battle to stop a fungal disease from destroying the world’s most popular fruit. In this podcast, he discusses sustainable strategies and the technology that helped producers protect crops while still reducing pesticide use.

#034: Aquaculture and the algae advantage – Ronald Faber

Aquaculture is shifting focus from production to sustainability. We spoke with Ronald Faber, managing director of Coppens International, an Alltech company, about the industry’s challenges and opportunities.

#033: The emergence of India - Aman Sayed

India bears a fascinating and diverse culture and is in the midst of an economic transformation.

#032: The internet of things - Robert Walker

What if online isn’t where we go, but where we live? Smart devices increasingly connect people to things, becoming a vast network of information that integrates with our daily lives. Robert Walker explores this concept and explains how it is already used on the farm.

#031: Organic farming - Rebecca Noble

Rebecca Noble discusses the rising demand for organic produce and the future of the cultural movement that’s rooted in our past.

#030: A head out of sand approach - Vaughn Holder

A new approach to improving cattle health and performance gives beef producers a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Tags: podcast, beef, cattle,

#029: Disruption of the antibiotic free system - Kayla Price

As antibiotic-free production draws consumer attention, producers should look closely at their systems and plan accordingly.

#028: Redefining mineral nutrition - Steve Elliott

Immunity booster and pollution solution? Steve Elliott discusses organic trace minerals and the research that prompted new feed standards.

#027: More pigs more problems - Paul Groenewegen

Can this little piggy get to market? Paul Groenewegen explains the challenges as litter rates grow.

#026: The utlimate disruptor - Michael Woolsey

We speak with Alltech’s senior strategic manager in China, Mongolia and Myanmar, Michael Woolsey. China is Alltech’s largest market outside of the United States, and we discuss how China’s pig industry is making waves in one of the most prosperous and disruptive economies on Earth.