Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-ag-executive The Ag Executive is the podcast where agriculture meets leadership. Join us as we sit down with CEOs and top executives from across the agriculture industry to uncover insights, strategies and stories that are shaping the future of farming, agribusiness and beyond. 2025 MyAgLife 83f7f3b8-6d0e-5a5e-baa1-31e74df00436 yes en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:06 -0700 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:01:08 -0700 https://myaglife.com/network/the-ag-executive/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/rmRn5XWtSLKbNzhlLFYDpnUfmCza-yiNUxXM1cTcyYw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kYWFk/OWUwZGU1ZGMwMGUx/ZGMxYWIwMGE2MTJi/N2RjZi5qcGc.jpg https://myaglife.com/network/the-ag-executive/ episodic MyAgLife The Ag Executive is the podcast where agriculture meets leadership. Join us as we sit down with CEOs and top executives from across the agriculture industry to uncover insights, strategies and stories that are shaping the future of farming, agribusiness and beyond. The Ag Executive is the podcast where agriculture meets leadership. Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California MyAgLife No No 29 29 4-24-26: The Ag Executive: Episode 30: Axiom Ag's Jeff Merrit on Growth, Innovation, and the Future of Agriculture full 15788d19-3ec4-4cf5-a32d-28e7e8a6445e https://share.transistor.fm/s/426530c8 Jeff Merrit, CEO of Axiom Ag, joins the Ag Exec Podcast for a conversation on leadership, innovation, and the realities of running a modern agricultural business. From growth strategy to industry change, Jeff offers perspective on what it takes to lead effectively and stay ahead in a competitive market. Tune in for practical insight on the business side of agriculture and the mindset required to move an organization forward.

]]> Jeff Merrit, CEO of Axiom Ag, joins the Ag Exec Podcast for a conversation on leadership, innovation, and the realities of running a modern agricultural business. From growth strategy to industry change, Jeff offers perspective on what it takes to lead effectively and stay ahead in a competitive market. Tune in for practical insight on the business side of agriculture and the mindset required to move an organization forward.

]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1223 Jeff Merrit, CEO of Axiom Ag, joins the Ag Exec Podcast for a conversation on leadership, innovation, and the realities of running a modern agricultural business. From growth strategy to industry change, Jeff offers perspective on what it takes to lead effectively and stay ahead in a competitive market. Tune in for practical insight on the business side of agriculture and the mindset required to move an organization forward.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 28 28 4-17-26: The Ag Executive: Episode 29: Interview with Ryan Jacobsen on Water, Labor and the Future of Ag Advocacy full f7b762e9-4e15-43d1-96a3-a3809a6ebc97 https://share.transistor.fm/s/513864c4 Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, joins Jason Scott to discuss the evolving role of ag advocacy, key challenges facing growers including SGMA, labor and rising input costs, and how farmers can better engage in policy and public conversations. He also shares insights on leadership in today’s ag landscape and where innovation and technology fit into the future of farming. 

]]> Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, joins Jason Scott to discuss the evolving role of ag advocacy, key challenges facing growers including SGMA, labor and rising input costs, and how farmers can better engage in policy and public conversations. He also shares insights on leadership in today’s ag landscape and where innovation and technology fit into the future of farming. 

]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1688 Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, joins Jason Scott to discuss the evolving role of ag advocacy, key challenges facing growers including SGMA, labor and rising input costs, and how farmers can better engage in policy and public conversations. He also shares insights on leadership in today’s ag landscape and where innovation and technology fit into the future of farming. 

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 27 27 4-3-26: The Ag Executive: Episode 28: Interview with Brendan O’Donnell on Food Safety, Audits and Industry Risk full 6024f7cf-c19e-44e8-955a-fa140d9f0d2c https://share.transistor.fm/s/5cfcdbfc Brendan O’Donnell, CEO and president of DFA of California, joins Jay Visser to discuss evolving food safety risks, audit fatigue and the growing role of data and technology in protecting product quality. He shares insights on building a strong food safety culture, navigating shifting customer expectations and how DFA is helping members manage compliance, training and long-term risk in California agriculture.

]]> Brendan O’Donnell, CEO and president of DFA of California, joins Jay Visser to discuss evolving food safety risks, audit fatigue and the growing role of data and technology in protecting product quality. He shares insights on building a strong food safety culture, navigating shifting customer expectations and how DFA is helping members manage compliance, training and long-term risk in California agriculture.

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1571 Brendan O’Donnell, CEO and president of DFA of California, joins Jay Visser to discuss evolving food safety risks, audit fatigue and the growing role of data and technology in protecting product quality. He shares insights on building a strong food safety culture, navigating shifting customer expectations and how DFA is helping members manage compliance, training and long-term risk in California agriculture.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 26 26 3-27-26: The Ag Executive: Episode 27: Interview with Reid Robinson on Leading Through Ag Cycles and Long-Term Growth full e932122d-80d4-4317-ab61-2a86793f7bf2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/980f1716 Reid Robinson, CEO of Sierra Gold Nursery, joins Jason Scott to discuss leading through agricultural market cycles, making long-term capital decisions in permanent crops and building a culture rooted in quality and consistency. He shares insights on managing volatility, investing in high-value crops, maintaining customer trust and positioning ag businesses for steady, sustainable growth.

]]> Reid Robinson, CEO of Sierra Gold Nursery, joins Jason Scott to discuss leading through agricultural market cycles, making long-term capital decisions in permanent crops and building a culture rooted in quality and consistency. He shares insights on managing volatility, investing in high-value crops, maintaining customer trust and positioning ag businesses for steady, sustainable growth.

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1048 Reid Robinson, CEO of Sierra Gold Nursery, joins Jason Scott to discuss leading through agricultural market cycles, making long-term capital decisions in permanent crops and building a culture rooted in quality and consistency. He shares insights on managing volatility, investing in high-value crops, maintaining customer trust and positioning ag businesses for steady, sustainable growth.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 25 25 3/6/26 - The Ag Executive: Episode 26: Interview with Robert Verloop, President and CEO, California Walnut Board and Commission full 449bfa62-1853-4f35-8683-eef3147fcda3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/43bb9f5c Jason Scott sits down with Robert Verloop at the 2026 California Walnut Conference to discuss global market shifts, domestic demand opportunities, rising production costs, and strategies to strengthen the long-term stability of California’s walnut industry.

]]> Jason Scott sits down with Robert Verloop at the 2026 California Walnut Conference to discuss global market shifts, domestic demand opportunities, rising production costs, and strategies to strengthen the long-term stability of California’s walnut industry.

]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0800 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1035 Jason Scott sits down with Robert Verloop at the 2026 California Walnut Conference to discuss global market shifts, domestic demand opportunities, rising production costs, and strategies to strengthen the long-term stability of California’s walnut industry.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 24 24 2/27/26 - The Ag Executive: Episode 24: Interview with Ron Clark, Chairman, World Ag Expo full 2eed9863-d3f1-49db-8635-f27b6873578a https://share.transistor.fm/s/12250278 World Ag Expo Chairman Ron Clark discusses the Expo’s innovation, global reach, regulatory challenges, and its role in advancing California agriculture through technology, education, and international collaboration in Tulare County.

]]> World Ag Expo Chairman Ron Clark discusses the Expo’s innovation, global reach, regulatory challenges, and its role in advancing California agriculture through technology, education, and international collaboration in Tulare County.

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0800 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1015 World Ag Expo Chairman Ron Clark discusses the Expo’s innovation, global reach, regulatory challenges, and its role in advancing California agriculture through technology, education, and international collaboration in Tulare County.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 23 23 2/20/26 - The Ag Executive: Episode 23: Interview with Zach Fraser, President and CEO, American Pistachio Growers full 6d0a8cc6-f76c-43e1-978e-be3c34984048 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b264f1e Jason Scott sits down with Zach Frazier, President and CEO of American Pistachio Growers, and discusses industry growth, global marketing strategy, and tackling water, regulatory, and cost challenges facing growers.

]]> Jason Scott sits down with Zach Frazier, President and CEO of American Pistachio Growers, and discusses industry growth, global marketing strategy, and tackling water, regulatory, and cost challenges facing growers.

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0800 MyAgLife MyAgLife 559 Jason Scott sits down with Zach Frazier, President and CEO of American Pistachio Growers, and discusses industry growth, global marketing strategy, and tackling water, regulatory, and cost challenges facing growers.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 22 22 2/6/26 - The Ag Executive: Episode 22: Interview with Stephen Vasquez, Director of the California Pistachio Research Board full 0e4914bd-8734-40f8-89c5-71d0263b235d https://share.transistor.fm/s/5921cc3e Jay Visser sits down with Steve Vasquez, head of the California Pistachio Research Board, for a look at the 2026 season and what could still shape the crop. They cover water conditions, decision tools like the Pistachio Weather Station Network, and where research is focused to help growers.

]]> Jay Visser sits down with Steve Vasquez, head of the California Pistachio Research Board, for a look at the 2026 season and what could still shape the crop. They cover water conditions, decision tools like the Pistachio Weather Station Network, and where research is focused to help growers.

]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0800 MyAgLife MyAgLife 917 Jay Visser sits down with Steve Vasquez, head of the California Pistachio Research Board, for a look at the 2026 season and what could still shape the crop. They cover water conditions, decision tools like the Pistachio Weather Station Network, and where research is focused to help growers.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 21 21 1/30/26 Episode 21: The Ag Executive: Interview with Richard Kreps, Chairman of the Board, American Pistachio Growers full 51d938a4-a259-4113-aded-f147e91b0a34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f0fd907 Rich Kreps shares a pistachio season outlook, market context, and actionable agronomy tips to boost yields, quality, and profitability today.

]]> Rich Kreps shares a pistachio season outlook, market context, and actionable agronomy tips to boost yields, quality, and profitability today.

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0800 MyAgLife MyAgLife 749 Rich Kreps shares a pistachio season outlook, market context, and actionable agronomy tips to boost yields, quality, and profitability today.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 20 20 1/23/26 - The Ag Executive Episode 20: Interview with Agromillora's Cliff Beumel: Navigating the Next Bottlenecks in California Specialty Crops full 9a56b969-4746-4959-ab9f-dc6255a20e25 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dca56a71 Cliff Beumel, CEO and president of Agromillora, joins Jason Scott to share what he sees from the front end of California’s value chain. He explains why today’s challenges go beyond a single bottleneck, driven instead by higher interest rates, tighter margins, trade uncertainty and global competition. Beumel discusses the shift toward risk mitigation, how diversification is shaping nursery demand, the cost of delaying replant decisions, and why olives offer a lower-input, domestic-market hedge in a volatile ag economy.

]]> Cliff Beumel, CEO and president of Agromillora, joins Jason Scott to share what he sees from the front end of California’s value chain. He explains why today’s challenges go beyond a single bottleneck, driven instead by higher interest rates, tighter margins, trade uncertainty and global competition. Beumel discusses the shift toward risk mitigation, how diversification is shaping nursery demand, the cost of delaying replant decisions, and why olives offer a lower-input, domestic-market hedge in a volatile ag economy.

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0800 MyAgLife MyAgLife 2127 Cliff Beumel, CEO and president of Agromillora, joins Jason Scott to share what he sees from the front end of California’s value chain. He explains why today’s challenges go beyond a single bottleneck, driven instead by higher interest rates, tighter margins, trade uncertainty and global competition. Beumel discusses the shift toward risk mitigation, how diversification is shaping nursery demand, the cost of delaying replant decisions, and why olives offer a lower-input, domestic-market hedge in a volatile ag economy.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 19 19 12/26/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 19: Interview with JCS Marketing’s Editorial Team on Key Takeaways From 2025 and What’s Ahead in 2026. full 56b2b826-3853-4c14-b9d9-83340d9216e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a8bcfde Jason Scott sits down with the JCS editorial team to reflect on the biggest ag themes of 2025 and what’s ahead for 2026. Kristin Platts, Cecilia Parsons and Jay Visser share insights from the field, including efficiency trends, technology adoption and changing grower priorities. They also preview the coverage and conversations shaping West Coast Nut and Progressive Crop Consultant magazines in the coming year.

]]> Jason Scott sits down with the JCS editorial team to reflect on the biggest ag themes of 2025 and what’s ahead for 2026. Kristin Platts, Cecilia Parsons and Jay Visser share insights from the field, including efficiency trends, technology adoption and changing grower priorities. They also preview the coverage and conversations shaping West Coast Nut and Progressive Crop Consultant magazines in the coming year.

]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0800 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1754 Jason Scott sits down with the JCS editorial team to reflect on the biggest ag themes of 2025 and what’s ahead for 2026. Kristin Platts, Cecilia Parsons and Jay Visser share insights from the field, including efficiency trends, technology adoption and changing grower priorities. They also preview the coverage and conversations shaping West Coast Nut and Progressive Crop Consultant magazines in the coming year.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 18 18 11/21/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 18: Interview with Todd Sanders on Leading Nine Commodity Entities, Policy Headwinds, Buying Local and More full 62e1068e-abc0-45c5-8004-8ab9880f729d https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4ad66aa Jason Scott sits down with Todd Sanders, executive director at California Apple Commission, California Blueberry Commission, California Wild Rice Advisory Board, California Olive Committee and more, to discuss how he fell into agriculture and the everyday fight in Sacramento/DC. Sanders urges retailers to back locally grown produce and spotlights research partnerships that keep California competitive.

]]> Jason Scott sits down with Todd Sanders, executive director at California Apple Commission, California Blueberry Commission, California Wild Rice Advisory Board, California Olive Committee and more, to discuss how he fell into agriculture and the everyday fight in Sacramento/DC. Sanders urges retailers to back locally grown produce and spotlights research partnerships that keep California competitive.

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:41:53 -0800 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1093 Jason Scott sits down with Todd Sanders, executive director at California Apple Commission, California Blueberry Commission, California Wild Rice Advisory Board, California Olive Committee and more, to discuss how he fell into agriculture and the everyday fight in Sacramento/DC. Sanders urges retailers to back locally grown produce and spotlights research partnerships that keep California competitive.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 17 17 11/7/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 17: Interview with Grower and AgTech CEO James Nichols on His Playbook for Smarter Specialty Crops, Water and Automation, and More full bccbdd10-e1ff-43cb-8b92-2d8dd6dbfaa6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3a9d173 Nichols Farms VP of Farming and HotSpot AG CEO James Nichols shares his grower-to-AgTech journey and a water-first playbook built on ET scheduling, automated irrigation and continuous fertigation. He breaks down SGMA compliance, evolving pest pressures in pistachios and what’s next in nutrient dosing and crop protection.

]]> Nichols Farms VP of Farming and HotSpot AG CEO James Nichols shares his grower-to-AgTech journey and a water-first playbook built on ET scheduling, automated irrigation and continuous fertigation. He breaks down SGMA compliance, evolving pest pressures in pistachios and what’s next in nutrient dosing and crop protection.

]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:14:11 -0800 MyAgLife MyAgLife 930 Nichols Farms VP of Farming and HotSpot AG CEO James Nichols shares his grower-to-AgTech journey and a water-first playbook built on ET scheduling, automated irrigation and continuous fertigation. He breaks down SGMA compliance, evolving pest pressures in pistachios and what’s next in nutrient dosing and crop protection.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 16 16 10/17/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 16: Interview with LMG Ag Products' Josh Cox on Service-First Ag Retail, Lodi Expansion, Transparent Pricing for Growers and More full 49104692-dd56-406f-a312-440d05cf0698 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f90d62b LMG Ag Products CEO Josh Cox shares his farm-to-CEO journey and the company’s service-first playbook backed by transparent pricing and gritty, go-the-extra-mile execution. He digs into the company’s Lodi expansion, shrinking pipelines for new chemistries and AI’s upside for ag.

]]> LMG Ag Products CEO Josh Cox shares his farm-to-CEO journey and the company’s service-first playbook backed by transparent pricing and gritty, go-the-extra-mile execution. He digs into the company’s Lodi expansion, shrinking pipelines for new chemistries and AI’s upside for ag.

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:24:13 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1328 LMG Ag Products CEO Josh Cox shares his farm-to-CEO journey and the company’s service-first playbook backed by transparent pricing and gritty, go-the-extra-mile execution. He digs into the company’s Lodi expansion, shrinking pipelines for new chemistries and AI’s upside for ag.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 15 15 10/3/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 15: Interview with Live Earth Products' Russell Taylor on Humic Products, Policy Change, Mentoring the Next Generation and More full c7b58740-e68d-4a32-9dbf-ded48cf9fe74 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ed1cfb8 Jason Scott sits down with Russell Taylor, vice president of Live Earth Products, who shares how growing up in the mines of Emery, Utah shaped his work ethic and passion for agriculture. He also discusses the role of humic products in improving nutrient efficiency, the push for regulatory updates through the Plant Biostimulant Act and why mentoring the next generation is vital for the future of agribusiness. 

]]> Jason Scott sits down with Russell Taylor, vice president of Live Earth Products, who shares how growing up in the mines of Emery, Utah shaped his work ethic and passion for agriculture. He also discusses the role of humic products in improving nutrient efficiency, the push for regulatory updates through the Plant Biostimulant Act and why mentoring the next generation is vital for the future of agribusiness. 

]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:18:33 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1705 Jason Scott sits down with Russell Taylor, vice president of Live Earth Products, who shares how growing up in the mines of Emery, Utah shaped his work ethic and passion for agriculture. He also discusses the role of humic products in improving nutrient efficiency, the push for regulatory updates through the Plant Biostimulant Act and why mentoring the next generation is vital for the future of agribusiness. 

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 14 14 8/15/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 14: Interview with CultivAce CEO Wayne Sledge on Acetate-Based Fertilizers, Sustainability and the Future of Plant Nutrition full fc242058-2082-4f8b-84fb-86f7d912e6b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ed89f4b Jason Scott sits down with Wayne Sledge, CEO of CultivAce, to discuss his journey from farming to developing acetate-based fertilizer solutions. He shares hard-earned insights into product innovation, sustainability, efficiency and the critical role of balanced crop nutrition in the future of agriculture.

]]> Jason Scott sits down with Wayne Sledge, CEO of CultivAce, to discuss his journey from farming to developing acetate-based fertilizer solutions. He shares hard-earned insights into product innovation, sustainability, efficiency and the critical role of balanced crop nutrition in the future of agriculture.

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1401 Jason Scott sits down with Wayne Sledge, CEO of CultivAce, to discuss his journey from farming to developing acetate-based fertilizer solutions. He shares hard-earned insights into product innovation, sustainability, efficiency and the critical role of balanced crop nutrition in the future of agriculture.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 13 13 8/1/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 13: Interview with Ag Access's Colson Steber on Ag Market Research, Business Relationships and 'Relentless, Intentional Action' in Agriculture full 50be6d26-78ab-4329-b560-566c8c6d4a7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9b84cad Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Colson Steber, founder and co-CEO of Ag Access, to discuss his journey from a small-town family business to leading a specialized agricultural market research firm, emphasizing the power of relationships, niche expertise and his philosophy of 'relentless, intentional action' to drive strategic impact for agribusinesses.

]]> Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Colson Steber, founder and co-CEO of Ag Access, to discuss his journey from a small-town family business to leading a specialized agricultural market research firm, emphasizing the power of relationships, niche expertise and his philosophy of 'relentless, intentional action' to drive strategic impact for agribusinesses.

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:20:04 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1610 Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Colson Steber, founder and co-CEO of Ag Access, to discuss his journey from a small-town family business to leading a specialized agricultural market research firm, emphasizing the power of relationships, niche expertise and his philosophy of 'relentless, intentional action' to drive strategic impact for agribusinesses.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 12 12 7/18/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 12: Interview with California Walnut Board and Commission's Robert Verloop on Leading California Walnuts Through Change full d52d388f-feab-4726-a789-7b27a401a28f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b99dc3b7 Jason Scott sits down with Robert Verloop, executive director and CEO of the California Walnut Board and Commission, who shares insights into revitalizing the walnut industry through leadership, innovation and a ground-up strategic approach. Verloop discusses overcoming industry crises, driving market development, expanding global reach and fostering stronger grower relationships, all while positioning California walnuts as a modern, health-driven consumer product.

]]> Jason Scott sits down with Robert Verloop, executive director and CEO of the California Walnut Board and Commission, who shares insights into revitalizing the walnut industry through leadership, innovation and a ground-up strategic approach. Verloop discusses overcoming industry crises, driving market development, expanding global reach and fostering stronger grower relationships, all while positioning California walnuts as a modern, health-driven consumer product.

]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:41:02 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1509 Jason Scott sits down with Robert Verloop, executive director and CEO of the California Walnut Board and Commission, who shares insights into revitalizing the walnut industry through leadership, innovation and a ground-up strategic approach. Verloop discusses overcoming industry crises, driving market development, expanding global reach and fostering stronger grower relationships, all while positioning California walnuts as a modern, health-driven consumer product.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 11 11 7/4/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 11: Interview with Hungry Planet Organics' John Ballard on Regenerative Agriculture, Mentoring the Next Generation of Growers and More full 403bc0e6-fb53-4d1c-b20e-d59fee2d164a https://share.transistor.fm/s/1574ffa3 Jason Scott sits down with John Ballard, CEO of Hungry Planet Organics, to discuss how a promise to protect the planet led to a thriving company focused on soil health, regenerative practices and non-toxic solutions. From launching innovative soil health products to mentoring the next generation of growers, Ballard dives into leadership, education and the soil-first mindset transforming agriculture.

]]> Jason Scott sits down with John Ballard, CEO of Hungry Planet Organics, to discuss how a promise to protect the planet led to a thriving company focused on soil health, regenerative practices and non-toxic solutions. From launching innovative soil health products to mentoring the next generation of growers, Ballard dives into leadership, education and the soil-first mindset transforming agriculture.

]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1389 Jason Scott sits down with John Ballard, CEO of Hungry Planet Organics, to discuss how a promise to protect the planet led to a thriving company focused on soil health, regenerative practices and non-toxic solutions. From launching innovative soil health products to mentoring the next generation of growers, Ballard dives into leadership, education and the soil-first mindset transforming agriculture.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 10 10 6/20/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 10: Interview with Fowler Brothers Farming's Zachary Fowler on Strong Leadership, Operation Scaling and Investment Evaluation full 2c544d2f-de9a-4a0f-9b2b-ab1ab97ad9da https://share.transistor.fm/s/d2a6fbea Jason Scott sits down with Zachary Fowler, co-owner of Fowler Brothers Farming, to discuss the importance of strong leadership, hiring the right people and maintaining a hands-on approach while scaling operations. Fowler emphasizes stress-testing decisions and fostering community collaboration to drive innovation in an industry often slow to change.

]]> Jason Scott sits down with Zachary Fowler, co-owner of Fowler Brothers Farming, to discuss the importance of strong leadership, hiring the right people and maintaining a hands-on approach while scaling operations. Fowler emphasizes stress-testing decisions and fostering community collaboration to drive innovation in an industry often slow to change.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:42:10 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1086 Jason Scott sits down with Zachary Fowler, co-owner of Fowler Brothers Farming, to discuss the importance of strong leadership, hiring the right people and maintaining a hands-on approach while scaling operations. Fowler emphasizes stress-testing decisions and fostering community collaboration to drive innovation in an industry often slow to change.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 9 9 6/6/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 9: Interview with Tidal Grow AgriScience's Norm Davy on Resilience, Innovation and Soil Health full a6d2212b-fb6b-45a1-af4b-ae5b45c817a9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae736552 Jason Scott sits down with Norm Davy, president and chief commercial officer of Tidal Grow AgriScience, to discuss how the company is helping ag retailers and growers overcome rising input costs, pest resistance and soil health challenges through U.S.-made, bioengineered crop input solutions. He also reflects on leadership, grit, sustainability and the future of agricultural innovation.

]]> Jason Scott sits down with Norm Davy, president and chief commercial officer of Tidal Grow AgriScience, to discuss how the company is helping ag retailers and growers overcome rising input costs, pest resistance and soil health challenges through U.S.-made, bioengineered crop input solutions. He also reflects on leadership, grit, sustainability and the future of agricultural innovation.

]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:06:14 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1491 Jason Scott sits down with Norm Davy, president and chief commercial officer of Tidal Grow AgriScience, to discuss how the company is helping ag retailers and growers overcome rising input costs, pest resistance and soil health challenges through U.S.-made, bioengineered crop input solutions. He also reflects on leadership, grit, sustainability and the future of agricultural innovation.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 8 8 5/16/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 8: Interview with National Milk Producers Federation's Gregg Doud on the Modern Dairy, Global Trade and More full e7413935-c6c6-4a13-b25f-9cfd18067d56 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5bc5649 Jason Scott sits down with Gregg Doud, president of the National Milk Producer's Federation, to discuss the evolving dairy industry, highlighting rising global protein demand, the need for better ag education among policymakers and the importance of technology and sustainability. He emphasizes trade diversification, regulatory reform and industry unity while advising future ag leaders to focus on communication, risk management and strong mentorship.

]]> Jason Scott sits down with Gregg Doud, president of the National Milk Producer's Federation, to discuss the evolving dairy industry, highlighting rising global protein demand, the need for better ag education among policymakers and the importance of technology and sustainability. He emphasizes trade diversification, regulatory reform and industry unity while advising future ag leaders to focus on communication, risk management and strong mentorship.

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 16:00:00 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1937 Jason Scott sits down with Gregg Doud, president of the National Milk Producer's Federation, to discuss the evolving dairy industry, highlighting rising global protein demand, the need for better ag education among policymakers and the importance of technology and sustainability. He emphasizes trade diversification, regulatory reform and industry unity while advising future ag leaders to focus on communication, risk management and strong mentorship.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 7 7 5/2/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 7: Interview with Capstone Ag Management's Jared Plumlee on Building a Business, Water Strategy, Legacy and More full a62b85b2-17bf-4df5-88b5-a222d0b565d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0e44cd4 Jason Scott sits down with Jared Plumlee, CEO of Capstone Ag Management, to discuss his journey from a family farming background to building his own ag management company. He also discusses his commitment to water strategy, personalized client service and creating a lasting legacy for future generations.

]]> Jason Scott sits down with Jared Plumlee, CEO of Capstone Ag Management, to discuss his journey from a family farming background to building his own ag management company. He also discusses his commitment to water strategy, personalized client service and creating a lasting legacy for future generations.

]]> Fri, 02 May 2025 16:45:43 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1975 Jason Scott sits down with Jared Plumlee, CEO of Capstone Ag Management, to discuss his journey from a family farming background to building his own ag management company. He also discusses his commitment to water strategy, personalized client service and creating a lasting legacy for future generations.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 6 6 4/18/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 6: Interview with Valent U.S.A. CEO Matt Plitt on a Multidimensional Approach to Agribusiness, Leading with Empathy and More full 19f01ace-9162-416f-9ede-c0a6490c25ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3bdff85 Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Matt Plitt, president and CEO of Valent U.S.A., to discuss a forward-thinking approach to agribusiness, blending innovation, sustainability and community engagement. He emphasizes the importance of empathy and transparency in leadership, anticipating industry trends and aligning profitability with sustainable practices.

]]> Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Matt Plitt, president and CEO of Valent U.S.A., to discuss a forward-thinking approach to agribusiness, blending innovation, sustainability and community engagement. He emphasizes the importance of empathy and transparency in leadership, anticipating industry trends and aligning profitability with sustainable practices.

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:48:35 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1246 Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Matt Plitt, president and CEO of Valent U.S.A., to discuss a forward-thinking approach to agribusiness, blending innovation, sustainability and community engagement. He emphasizes the importance of empathy and transparency in leadership, anticipating industry trends and aligning profitability with sustainable practices.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 5 5 4/4/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 5: Interview with Farmblox CEO Nathan Rosenburg on Automation, Labor Reduction, Data-Driven Decisions and More full 4986e9d7-8d29-4d0e-8efd-6a70e63fd0cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e8c330f Jason Scott sits down with Nathan Rosenburg, CEO of Farmblox, to discuss helping growers automate farm tasks and reduce labor through customizable, modular technology. Rosenburg also goes into the future of ag tech, advice for startups and the importance of younger generations in shaping ag's evolution.

]]> Jason Scott sits down with Nathan Rosenburg, CEO of Farmblox, to discuss helping growers automate farm tasks and reduce labor through customizable, modular technology. Rosenburg also goes into the future of ag tech, advice for startups and the importance of younger generations in shaping ag's evolution.

]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1686 Jason Scott sits down with Nathan Rosenburg, CEO of Farmblox, to discuss helping growers automate farm tasks and reduce labor through customizable, modular technology. Rosenburg also goes into the future of ag tech, advice for startups and the importance of younger generations in shaping ag's evolution.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 4 4 3/21/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 4: Interview with Nutrien Ag Solutions' Rob Clayton on Grower Profitability, Growth Adaptability and More full 0ecaef99-51c7-4d1f-bc0f-164b4af85bba https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec36cf67 Jason Scott sits down with Rob Clayton, senior vice president of retail North America at Nutrien Ag Solutions, to discuss the company's role in grower profitability and sustainability, the impact of soil science, automation and AI, and the importance of adaptability in business growth. Clayton also emphasizes coaching, communication and continuous learning as keys to success. 

]]> Jason Scott sits down with Rob Clayton, senior vice president of retail North America at Nutrien Ag Solutions, to discuss the company's role in grower profitability and sustainability, the impact of soil science, automation and AI, and the importance of adaptability in business growth. Clayton also emphasizes coaching, communication and continuous learning as keys to success. 

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 2228 Jason Scott sits down with Rob Clayton, senior vice president of retail North America at Nutrien Ag Solutions, to discuss the company's role in grower profitability and sustainability, the impact of soil science, automation and AI, and the importance of adaptability in business growth. Clayton also emphasizes coaching, communication and continuous learning as keys to success. 

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 3 3 3/7/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 3: Interview with AgTechLogic CEO Tom Gauthier on 'Prescriptive' Agriculture, Building a Strong Ag Tech Team and More full 39878662-2808-46cc-9b4e-fe874992b5e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b3f8a09 Jason Scott sits down with Tom Gauthier, CEO of AgTechLogic, to discuss how precision spraying and data-driven solutions are transforming agriculture, the power of 'prescriptive' agriculture, building a strong ag tech team and why growers should embrace emerging technologies.

]]> Jason Scott sits down with Tom Gauthier, CEO of AgTechLogic, to discuss how precision spraying and data-driven solutions are transforming agriculture, the power of 'prescriptive' agriculture, building a strong ag tech team and why growers should embrace emerging technologies.

]]> Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0800 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1385 Jason Scott sits down with Tom Gauthier, CEO of AgTechLogic, to discuss how precision spraying and data-driven solutions are transforming agriculture, the power of 'prescriptive' agriculture, building a strong ag tech team and why growers should embrace emerging technologies.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 2 2 2/21/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 2: Interview with BeeHero CEO Omer Davidi on Ag Tech Innovation, Business Scaling in a Changing Industry and More full a6402a51-f94f-40a1-aff0-5e4f13a3f892 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eddec462 Jason Scott sits down with BeeHero CEO Omer Davidi to discuss his transition from cybersecurity to agriculture and how BeeHero is optimizing pollination with technology. He shares lessons from past ventures, insights on ag-tech innovation and the challenges of rising costs and labor shortages. Davidi highlights the role of IoT in farm management, the need for sustainability incentives and strategies for scaling a business in a changing industry.

]]> Jason Scott sits down with BeeHero CEO Omer Davidi to discuss his transition from cybersecurity to agriculture and how BeeHero is optimizing pollination with technology. He shares lessons from past ventures, insights on ag-tech innovation and the challenges of rising costs and labor shortages. Davidi highlights the role of IoT in farm management, the need for sustainability incentives and strategies for scaling a business in a changing industry.

]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0800 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1784 Jason Scott sits down with BeeHero CEO Omer Davidi to discuss his transition from cybersecurity to agriculture and how BeeHero is optimizing pollination with technology. He shares lessons from past ventures, insights on ag-tech innovation and the challenges of rising costs and labor shortages. Davidi highlights the role of IoT in farm management, the need for sustainability incentives and strategies for scaling a business in a changing industry.

]]> Agriculture, Executive, Leaders, Marketing, Interviews, CEO, California No 1 1 1/31/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 1: Interview with Huma CEO Lyndon Smith on Regenerative Ag, Biostimulants, Growth Strategies and More full 622e8f01-8b8e-40ba-8c78-209500630ddd https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa620dd4 Jason Scott sits down with Huma CEO Lyndon Smith in this new CEO-to-CEO podcast series to discuss his incredible journey from growing up in the company to leading it through bankruptcy and into global success. Lyndon shares insights into Huma’s growth strategy, including major acquisitions, international expansion and its role in regenerative agriculture. He explains the biostimulant movement, the industry's evolving regulatory landscape and how Huma is working to improve soil health and nutrient efficiency.

]]> Jason Scott sits down with Huma CEO Lyndon Smith in this new CEO-to-CEO podcast series to discuss his incredible journey from growing up in the company to leading it through bankruptcy and into global success. Lyndon shares insights into Huma’s growth strategy, including major acquisitions, international expansion and its role in regenerative agriculture. He explains the biostimulant movement, the industry's evolving regulatory landscape and how Huma is working to improve soil health and nutrient efficiency.

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0800 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1412 Jason Scott sits down with Huma CEO Lyndon Smith in this new CEO-to-CEO podcast series to discuss his incredible journey from growing up in the company to leading it through bankruptcy and into global success. Lyndon shares insights into Huma’s growth strategy, including major acquisitions, international expansion and its role in regenerative agriculture. He explains the biostimulant movement, the industry's evolving regulatory landscape and how Huma is working to improve soil health and nutrient efficiency.

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