Agbioscience

S9E408 408. Traction Ag’s Hannah Parsons on farmer-led fintech, driving yield through better decisions + partnerships with impact

From partnerships and acquisitions to considerable growth in 2025, Traction Ag has had an incredible story to tell as innovators and entrepreneurs. Woven in the fabric of that story, though, is how…

S9E407 407. Ingredion’s Eric Seip on advancing food is health, investing in Indianapolis + ingredient innovation to meet an evolving consumer

For more than 100 years, Ingredion has been providing the world ingredient solutions. From sweeteners to starches, that type of innovation has to be grounded in a consumer-forward attitude and…

S9E406 406. United Animal Health’s Trent Torrance on transforming food production, food is health + innovative collaborations driving impact

So much can happen in a year – transformative change can happen in 70. From applied research to precision fermentation, United Animal Health has continued to accelerate innovation and growth of its…

S8E405 405. Sandra Vijn on Kipster US' partnership with MPS Eggs, consumer transparency + revolutionizing sustainable food production

S8E404 404. The Agbioscience Best of 2025

From gene editing to food is health and consumer education to bioinnovation, we’ve had no shortage of amazing conversations on the podcast this year. This episode is a celebration of some of your…

S8E403 403. Nutrien Ag Solutions’ Danny Carmony on leveraging crop inputs into ROI, partnerships driving value + bringing talent to rural America

When it comes to crop inputs, farmers are looking for more than a salesman in the field – they need an advisor. One partner that can help shape decision making that keeps them profitable, efficient…

S8E402 402. Christy Wright on food as the next frontier of health, innovating for the farmer + AgriNovus as a critical ecosystem convener

It is rare air to get two fantastic leaders in the same room for the podcast, but today we are joined by our very own. CICP’s CEO, Melina Kennedy, hosts our newly named AgriNovus President and CEO,…

S8E401 401. ASTA’s Andy LaVigne + Dave Treinen on starting with seed + supporting innovation, consumer health through policy

From domestic and global policy to the speed of innovation, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) works on behalf of the industry to promote research, development and movement of quality seed to…

S8E400 400. Farm Business Farm Management’s Dwight Raab on data-driven decisions + balancing innovation with financial management

From market volatility to high input costs and beyond, farmers have faced a series of unique challenges -- and farm management is something they need and want to get a good grasp on for their…

S8E399 399. November recap from the One Health Summit + panel discussion with Elanco, Corteva, Eli Lilly, Purdue and IU

Happy Thanksgiving! AgriNovus was proud to present the One Health Summit in partnership with BioCrossroads and Elanco this month at the company's newly opened global headquarters in Indianapolis.…

S8E398 398. AgFunder News’ Jennifer Marston on the good news for VC, rethinking how to fund startups + Indiana as a unique pocket for innovation

From food is health to biologicals, what innovations and emerging trends took over the agbiosciences in 2025 and where are we headed in 2026? Perhaps no one better a source than Jennifer Marston,…

S8E397 397. FloVision Solutions’ Rian Mc Donnell on leveraging AI to reduce waste + optimize yield for food processors

As an entrepreneur, sometimes the boldest move you can make is to pivot. This week, we are joined by Rian Mc Donnell, CEO of FloVision Solutions, to talk about AI-driven solutions to help the food…

S8E396 396. Indiana Farm Bureau’s Katie Nelson on legislative priorities, trade agreements + navigating uncertainty

Indiana Farm Bureau has outlined its legislative priorities for 2026 and this week. Katie Nelson, the organization’s Executive Director of Public Policy, joins this week to talk about the three…

S8E395 395. Turning curiosity into career exploration, peer connection with Field Atlas’ Angel Vazquez

Everyone has a story of how they’ve come into their career and many times on this podcast we hear the phrase “I got here by accident.” This week, we are joined by Angel Vazquez, a Field Atlas…

S8E394 394. Christy Wright recaps a busy October, talks new HQs for Elanco + ARI, a Corteva restructure, BiomEdit's Bezos Grant + more

October was a busy month and we spare none on today's update with AgriNovus CEO, Christy Wright, and VP Libby Fritz. Updates include: A new global HQ for Elanco and our upcoming One Health Summit…

S8E394 393. Grain Ecosystem’s Jason Dodier on waste-to-value solutions + innovating to create growth for farmers, agbiosciences

Biochar is an effective and profitable way to manage organic waste – and there are innovators creating new platforms to enable producers, investors and equipment suppliers to grow and deploy…

S8E392 392. Princeton University’s Sarah Glaven on growing the bioeconomy + finding critical alignment among policy, innovation + research

From agbioscience innovation to defense, pharma, food and nutrition, and beyond – the bioeconomy is broad; and the intersection of innovation, research and policy generates a lot of questions when it…

S8E391 391. Eurofins’ Dave Riggs on balancing food innovation with the regulatory landscape + opportunities for creativity across the value chain

The intersection of innovation and regulatory – specifically when it comes to food is health – is a growing conversation. This week, we are joined by Dave Riggs, Business Cluster Unit President for…

S8E390 390. National FFA’s Scott Stump on developing future leaders, meeting industry needs + convening in Indianapolis for Convention

Developing and recruiting next generation talent is a critical topic for all industries and agbioscience leaders are no stranger to the conversation. This week, we are joined by National FFA CEO,…

S8E389 389. AgriNovus' Christy Wright recaps September, examines Indiana's One Health opportunity + agtech startups on the move

AgriNovus CEO, Christy Wright, and Vice President, Libby Fritz, recap September with Cayla Chiddister and discuss the month's news, including additions to our team via our Field Atlas Ambassador…