The Ag Pod

This week we chatted with Tyler’s brother, Trevan. He is a web developer that created theagpod.com and helped us launch this podcast. We had a very candid conversation about everything from breeding corn to technology startups. This episode provides a great perspective from someone outside the ag industry looking in.

This week we sat down with Mariah and Mike to discuss sustainability and independent business in agriculture. They both have a great perspective on the importance of sustainability as well as relationships with growers. Mike owns an independent chemical company and Mariah works for a large company dedicated to sustainability practice. This duo makes for a great team and a fun episode to listen to!

This episode we sit down with Dave and Kenny McGargill, the creators of Stalk Knockers. They tell us all about their products and how they are helping farmers save tires and degrade corn stalk quickly. Head over to https://www.stalkknockers.com/ and check them out!

In this episode we talk to Garrett Buckley with Pivot Bio. He gives us the science behind Pivot Bio’s product and highlights some of the success that they have had and created for their growers. Pivot Bio is a biotech company that, among other achievements, is on THRIVE’s top 50 list of agtech companies in 2020. Garrett also turns the tables and interview’s Carolyn and Tyler, so if you are interested in hearing more about us, be sure to listen! Apologies for the audio quality, we had some echo issues.

Ethon and Ally Smith are a young farming couple from southwest Iowa. On this episode we talk to them about multiple businesses they have started. We talk in depth about the disastrous Missouri River flood in the spring of 2019. Ethon and Ally share with us how they, along with many others affected by the flood, have been able to transition their operations into assisting with cleaning up and repairing damage caused by this natural disaster.

This week we talk to Will Longinaker about the long transition of taking over his family farm. We also discuss his involvement with Iowa Cattlemen’s and Iowa Corn Grower’s Association. Aside from being a blossoming entrepreneur, Will is a complete stallion. So ladies, don’t hesitate to reach out for Will’s contact info.

Carolyn and Tyler introduce The Ag Pod!