United We Ag: 50 States of Ag
Listen along as we travel across all 50 states, speaking with state representatives, ag professors, growers and agricultural business owners learning what makes each unique. Each episode features a discussion around the facts and stats of the state's ag economy as well as an in-depth discussion with a local farmer or business owner.
Episodes
31 episodes
303 - 50 States of Ag - North Carolina
In this episode, we start off with the Assistant Commissioner of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, Sandy Stewart to discuss how the Tar Heel state is one of the most agriculturally diverse states in the entire nation.In part...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:42:32
302 - 50 States of Ag - Mississippi
Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson drops by to tell us about the surprisingly diverse agricultural landscape of Mississippi and touches on everything from catfish to world renowned watermelons.In part 2, An...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:01:08
301 - 50 States of Ag - Nebraska
In this episode, we start off with a visit with the current Director of Agriculture for the Nebraska Department of Ag, Steve Wellman to learn about the current state of farming in NE.Later on, we discuss everything from irrigation, comm...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:30:39
28 - The State of Ag Investing - Russ Tolander, Managing Director - Capital Alliance Corporation / Oaklins
In today's episode of United We Ag, I sit down with Russell Tolander, the managing director for the Dallas based firm Capital Alliance Corporation. Russ and I discuss a little about what makes the ag technology sector such a hot place for ventu...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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1:22:15
27 - Josh Hooson - Bonsai-En
In this episode of United We Ag, I visit with Joshua Hooson, founder of Bonsai-En and host of the Modern Bonsai podcast. Josh walks us through the intricate details that go into practicing bonsai and how he incorporates different modern horticu...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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2:02:18
26 - Keeping Your Turf grass Green - Dr Cale Bigelow & Gottfried Pessl
Taken from a livestream webinar from the Metos Knows series, this episode brings back Dr Cale Bigelow from Purdue University to talk about some strategies around irrigation and fertility management to keep your turf grass green all throughout t...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:08:03
25 - Kyle McMahon - Founder and CEO of Tractor Zoom
On this episode of United We Ag, I get the chance to visit with founder and CEO of Tractor Zoom, Kyle McMahon, in his brand new office in Des Moines, IA. Tractor Zoom has taken the used equipment industry by storm in the past few years as they ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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50:39
24 - Daryl Andersen - Lower Platte North Natural Resources District
On today's episode of United We Ag, I sit down with Daryl Andersen, the Water Resource Manager for the Lower Platte North Natural Resources District in Eastern Nebraska. Daryl and his team work with growers to manage water level and quality thr...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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50:13
23 - Flyover Whiskey - North Bend, NE - Andrew Minarick
In today's episode of United We Ag, I sit down with Andrew Minarick. Andrew is a recent graduate of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and during the week, his day job consists of him working with small ag businesses throughout the state to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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46:05
22 - Brent Adams - FastLine Fast Track
On today's episode of United We Ag, I sit down with Brent Adams, host of FastLine Fast Track. Brent has been a journalist covering everything from sports to business throughout his career. Two years ago, he launched one of the best new podcast ...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:12:15
21 - Maggie Bridge - Sam Bridge Nursery
On todays episode of United We Ag, I sit down with Maggie Bridge from Sam Bridge Nursery in Connecticut. Sam Bridge Nursery has been a staple of their community for over 90 years, with ties to the land going all the way back to the colonial era...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:24:11
20 - Dr. Cale Bigelow - Purdue University - Professor of Horticulture
On todays episode of United We Ag, i sit down with Dr. Cale Bigelow, Professor of horticulture at Purdue University to discuss the ins-and-outs of how to properly manage all kinds of turf from your back yard, to large scale golf courses and spo...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:18:11
19 - Katie Kramer - Dismal River Golf Club Superintendent
On today’s show, I sit down with Katie Kramer. Katie is the superintendent of Dismal River Golf Club in Mullen Nebraska. In recent decades, the Sandhills of western Nebraska have been become world renown for being some of the most beautiful cou...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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43:58
18 - History of Irrigation / Irrigation Innovations - Hovav Lapidot & Guy Ash
On today's episode of United We Ag, I visit with Hovav Lapidot of Manna Irrigation. Manna is an Israeli based tech company that specializes in water management solutions via extensive crop and weather modeling and powered by satellite imagery. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:09:37
17 - Rural Connectivity - Julie Bushell / Jerry Prange - Paige Wireless
On today's episode, I caught up with Julie Bushell and Jerry Prange of Paige Wireless. As we've seen over the past several months, having reliable means of communication and internet connectivity are more paramount than ever before. The interne...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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49:45
16 - Farming in Space - Dr. Gioia Massa / Matt Romeyn - NASA / KSC
On today's episode of United We Ag, I sit down with Dr, Gioia Massa and Matt Romeyn of the Kennedy Space Center. Gioia and Matt are plant scientists working on both the VEGGIE and Advanced Plant Habitat for astronauts aboard the International&n...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:07:22
15 - Tim Vala - Vala's Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard
On this episode of United We Ag, I sit down with Tim Vala, owner and founder of the amazing Vala's Pumpkin Patch in Gretna, NE. In the 35 years since its inception, Tim and his family have taken his passion for growing things and education from...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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57:33
14 - Kelli Foreman - Kodiak Baptist Mission - Heritage Farm Youth Programs and Outdoor Learning
On this episode of United We Ag, I sit down the Kelli Foreman of the Kodiak Baptist Mission in Kodiak, AK. At KBM, Kelli and her team do a little bit of everything. The farm is not only constantly filled with the sights and sounds of the goats,...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:09:14
13 - Jason Borthwick & Nathan Nelson - Deepdale Farm - Camping, Markets, Festivals and Regenerative Agriculture
On Today’s episode of United We Ag, I visit with Nathan and Jason of Deepdale Farm of the North Norfolk Coast of England. Deepdale Farm is the epitome of a diversified farming operation as they grow crops, operate a hostel and camp site, run mu...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:16:29
12 - **LIVE STREAM** - Henry Roberts - www.hankwade.com / Mental Health Awareness / Charity Pepper Donation Drive
On today's episode, I visit with Henry Roberts of www.hankwade.com. Henry is an advocate for farmers everywhere to recognize the signs of mental health struggles and seek out help. He also is passionate about learning about the farming industry...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:22:03
11 - Professor Alex Maltman - Aberystwyth University - Terroir and the Role of Geology in Wine Making (Part 2)
Continuing our conversation from the previous episode, Alex answers some of my questions and digs deep into the alleged role that soil and geology play in the wine making process. Alex debunks some common myths told through elaborate marketing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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52:42
10 - Professor Alex Maltman - Aberystwyth University - The History of Wine (Part 1)
On today's edition of United We Ag, I sit down with Professor Alex Maltman. Alex is Emeritus Professor of Earth Sciences at Aberystwyth University, in Wales, U.K. He has a long and decorated career in university teaching and research, on topics...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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56:13
09 - **LIVE STREAM** - Kate Bowen - Meadowdale Farm - Vermont
Join me as I visit with Kate from Meadowdale Farm in Vermont. We'll spend a little time learning about her farm and family before diving into a topic that most parents have spent a little time in the past few months researching. School at home....
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:18:11
08 - Matt and Kelly Griggs - Griggs Farm LLC - @griggsfarmstn - The American Farm and Beyond
On today's episode of United We Ag, I visit with Kelly and Matt Griggs from Humboldt, TN. We first met Kelly and Matt on the History Channel show The American Farm. We watched them give the world a glimpse of the day to day struggles that occur...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:30:20
07 - Ed Currie - PuckerButt Pepper Company - The Hottest Farmer in the World *AG ODDITIES EDITION*
"Smokin" Ed Currie of the PuckerButt Pepper Company from Fort Mills, South Carolina joins me this week to discuss how he grows the hottest peppers on the planet in large quantities. We touch on how he got started, his Guinness world record, his...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:15:50