AgTech360
Episodes
Using Biologicals to Tackle Resistance and Protect Global Food Systems
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Louise Thatcher of CSIRO shares insights into how biological crop protection tools are helping address resistance challenges and support more re...
Microbes at Work: Nature-Based Crop Protection in Action
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Isabel Vercauteren, CEO and co-founder of Aphea Bio, shares how microbes are being harnessed to create new biocontrol and biostimulant solutions for a...
Science in Sequence: How RNAi is Transforming Crop Health
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GreenLight Biosciences’ CCO Mark Singleton explains how RNA interference (RNAi) technology is opening a new pathway for sustainable crop protection....
Molecular Precision: Micropeptides and the Next Wave of Biologicals
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CTO Mikael Courbot shares how Micropep is harnessing plant-derived micropeptides —tiny, naturally occurring molecules designed with AI and advanced ...
Field Tested, Fully Charged: Monarch’s Electric Tractor Breakthrough
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Whitney, Chief Digital Officer at Monarch Tractor, shares how the company’s fully electric, driver-optional tractor is redefining power and pr...
Smarter, Smaller, Stronger: Kioti’s Robots Boost Orchard Productivity
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kioti is redefining smart farming with a new generation of compact, autonomous technologies built to meet the needs of smaller farms. Chief Product an...
Drones, Sensors, AI: Farming the Future with Dr. Bai
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Frank Bai shares his global journey into precision and digital agriculture and highlights how sensors, drones, and AI-driven tools are shaping t...
Engineering Autonomy: John Deere’s AI-Powered Tractors at Work
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Wells, Director of Engineering & Autonomy at Blue River Technology, a John Deere company, discusses the evolution of agricultural machiner...
Microbial Innovation Meets Gene Editing: New Biological Solutions for Agriculture
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Williams, Director of Microbiology at BioConsortia, discusses how beneficial microbes are driving more sustainable agriculture by boosting nutrien...
New Center, New Frontier: Tim Kelliher Leads NC State’s Genome Editing Mission
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Newly appointed Director of NC State’s Genome Editing Center (GEC), Tim Kelliher, shares his unique path from organic farming to the forefront of pl...
Bananas, Biotech, and Beyond: Gene Editing with Tropic
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Eyal Maori, co-founder of Tropic, is using advanced gene editing technologies to revolutionize tropical crops such as bananas, rice, and coffee. T...
CRISPR, Then and Now: A 2025 Update with Rodolphe Barrangou
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Genome editing pioneer Dr. Rodolphe Barrangou returns to AgTech 360 to share how CRISPR has advanced and expanded since his last appearance in 2021, t...
Shifting Perspectives: How Nanotech is Gaining Ground in Farming
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jason White from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station explains how nano-scale materials, once seen as potential hazards, are gaining po...
Tiny Particles, Huge Potential: Assessing Benefits and Risks of Nanotech in Ag
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Khara Grieger explores the fascinating world of nanotechnology in agriculture. From nanoscale fertilizers and pesticides to vaccines and biosensor...
Women in AgTech: Breakthroughs in Biological Solutions with Dr. Pam Marrone
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Pam Marrone is a pioneering force in biologicals and sustainable agriculture. Explore how the integration of biocontrols and biostimulants is resh...
Women Making History in Ag: Dr. Jean Ristaino on Plant Health and Genomics
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jean Ristaino discusses how her groundbreaking research has revolutionized plant disease detection and management. Using cutting-edge genomic sequ...
Gene Editing Revolution: Monika Paule on the Future of Agriculture with CRISPR
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Monika Paule, CEO of Caszyme, explores the potential of gene editing in agriculture. She delves into the evolution of CRISPR technology and its ro...
Leveraging CRISPR to Drive Sustainability in the Forestry Industry
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jack Wang, associate professor at NC State and co-founder of Tree Co, Inc., shares how CRISPR technology and machine learning are revolutionizing ...
N.C. PSI Makerspace: Magic Behind AgTech Prototyping at NC State
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The N.C. PSI Makerspace fosters collaboration and rapid prototyping, bringing together researchers, engineers, and partners to develop practical solut...
Precision Progress: Advancing Weed Control with AI-Driven Robotics
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anders Brevik, CEO of Kilter, discusses how AI and robotics are reshaping agriculture to help farmers overcome critical challenges like labor shortage...
New Technology Tackles Labor Challenges for Specialty Crop Growers
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Emmanuel Torres Quezada, researcher at the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative, explores the unique challenges faced by specialty crop farmers and the ...
Activating Living Microbes: Expanding the Planting Window with Indigo Ag
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Giebel from Indigo Ag discusses the role of biological seed treatments in sustainable agriculture. He explains how these living microbes can reduc...
Pixels to Predictions: Unpacking Landscape Simulations
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Jones, a research scholar at NC State's Center for Geospatial Analytics shares insights on the use of landscape simulation models and t...
Aerial Imaging and Data Insights with Intelinair's Tim Hassinger
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Actionable insights from vast data and imagery sets are empowering growers to make more informed decisions. Advanced technologies now enable real-time...
Bridging Biology and Chemistry in Modern Agriculture with Platform 10
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Wren-Hilton, founder of agritech consultancy Wharf42, shares insights into his latest initiative, Platform 10, which is exploring the integratio...
Unlocking the Power of Beneficial Microbes: Big Benefits for Growers and Consumers
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mallory Choudoir, Assistant Professor & Soil Microbiome Extension Specialist, discusses the impacts biologicals have on agriculture. Discove...
Farming Robotics: Automation Advances with Farm-ng CTO
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Delaunay, CTO and COO of Farm-NG, shares her insights on the future of farming robotics. Claire reveals how advanced robotics are set to transf...
Robotics and Sensor Technologies on the Farm with Dr. Chris Reberg-Horton
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Reberg-Horton, Platform Director for Resilient Agricultural Systems in the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative shares insights about the advancem...
Ag Data Analytics: Discovering Supply Chain Efficiencies and Educating Future Leaders
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how Dr. Dani Jones, a researcher at NC State, harnesses data analytics to improve agriculture practices. From enhancing sweet potato producti...
Farm Smarter: Data & AI Driving AgTech Breakthroughs
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Maycock, Vice President of CropTrak and a visiting researcher at NC State discusses the impact of data collection and artificial intelligence on a...
Maximizing Phosphorus Benefits in Agriculture While Safeguarding Water Systems
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Byran Fuhrmann, Aquatic Technology Development Scientist at SePRO Corporation discusses the delicate balance between leveraging phosphorus use in agri...
Phosphorus Sustainability, Challenges, and Innovations with Jacob Jones, Director of STEPS Center
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Phosphorus plays a critical role in agriculture and the environment. Jacob Jones, Director of the Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainabili...
Grounded Growth: Exploring Soil Health and Sustainable Agriculture with Yara's Rejane Souza
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yara's Senior Vice President of Global Innovation, Rejane Souza, shares insights on the world of soil health and sustainable agriculture. Explo...
Unearthing Soil Secrets with Extension Specialist Luke Gatiboni
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Luke Gatiboni, Extension Soil Fertility Specialist and Associate Professor at NC State, shares his expertise on fertilizers and soil health. His r...
Women in Science: Entrepreneur Kathryn Polkoff Tackles Cow Burps and Climate Change
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kathryn Polkoff, co-founder and CEO of Hoofprint Biome, shares the remarkable journey of developing a pioneering product designed to combat climate ch...
Women in Science: FA Bio Founders' Innovative Solutions in Agriculture and the Workplace
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Founded by a team of visionary women, FA Bio is dedicated to identifying sustainable agriculture solutions. They have created a new microbial discover...
Cultivating Holiday Magic from Seed to Tree with Barr Evergreens
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rusty Barr from Barr Evergreens talks about advances in technology that have improved Christmas tree seedling production and helped unlock secrets to ...
Tree Tech Talk with NC State Researcher Justin Whitehill
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Justin Whitehill explains how his lab is helping create a more resilient and desirable Christmas tree. He shares insights on combating root rot, t...
Part 2: Sensors Used at Nash Produce Could Increase Profitability for Sweet Potato Growers
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Joyner, President of Nash Produce, shares how using Sweet-APPS technology boosts profitability and yields by taking pictures of their full stor...
Part 1: Using Sensors in Agriculture with NC State Researcher Dr. Kudenov
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NC State researcher and professor, Dr. Mike Kudenov, delves into the intersection of engineering, agriculture and relationships. As an engineer, he lo...
Optimizing Animal Microbiomes with Folium Science
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Fuches, CEO and Founder of FOLIUM Science, talks about microbial resistance and the challenges facing the food value chain. Fortunately, a new solu...
Foodborne Pathogens with Sid Thakur
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Percy speaks with Sid Thakur, a Professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Executive Director of Global One Health Academy at NC S...
Monitoring Orchard Pests with Trapview
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matej Stefancic, CEO of Trapview, engaged a multidisciplinary team of agronomists, IT experts and data scientists to develop a unique pest management ...
Apple Tech with Tom Kon
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off a new season with apple expert Dr. Tom Kon from NC State's Department of Horticultural Science. During peak harvest season, Dr. Kon r...
Revolutionizing Row Crops with ZeaKal
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the last episode of this season of AgTech360, host Adrian Percy is joined by Han Chen, CEO and co-founder of ZeaKal. They discuss the challenges fa...
Open Innovation with Bayer's Phil Taylor
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Percy is joined by Phil Taylor, Director of Innovation and Outreach for Bayer Crop Science, to talk about open innovation. Even with the larges...
Controlled Environment Agriculture with Ricardo Hernandez
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) epitomizes AgTech and the future of agriculture. Ricardo Hernandez, Director of the CEA Coalition at NC State...
Making and Marketing a Better Soybean with Charles Hall
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Percy sits down with Charles Hall, Executive Director of the NC Soybean Producers Association, to discuss marketing soybeans to the animal indu...
Making Extension Connections with Rachel Vann
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Vann, a soybean Extension specialist and N.C. PSI platform director, demystifies North Carolina's extension program and discusses its crit...
Understanding Weed Biology with Katie Jennings
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Percy sits down with NC State professor and Extension specialist, Katie Jennings to discuss the biology behind why certain weeds give farmers s...
A Look Into Alternative Crops with David Suchoff
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NC State Extension Specialist David Suchoff gives us a glimpse into the future of alternative crops in North Carolina. From hemp and sesame to sunflow...
Supporting Crops of the Future with FFAR
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Supporting Crops of the Future with FFARDr. Jeffrey Rosichan shares how FFAR helps identify and support crops of the future. Peek inside this funding ...
Combatting Weed Resistance with Harpe Bio
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Combatting Weed Resistance with Harpe BioEntrepreneur Chad Brommer, CTO of Harpe Bio, dabbled with new formulations in his kitchen blender before coll...
Electrocuting Weeds with Crop.Zone
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dirk Vandenhirtz, CEO of Cropzone talks about electrocuting weeds. Growers in several countries are seeing the benefits of this new technology on thei...
Innovative Bee Hive Monitoring with Apis Protect
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CEO , Fiona Edwards Murphy, speaks about Apis Protect, an Ireland headquartered company that uses a combination of IoT (Internet of Things) and AI (Ar...
Post-Harvest Grain & Transportation Monitoring with TeleSense
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Naeem Zafar, Co-Founder, President & Chief Executive Offer of TeleSense talks about an integral part of food production - the step after harvest a...
Investing in Food & AgTech Startups with Radicle Growth
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how the new technology that we talk about gets funded? In this episode we talk to Kirk Haney, the Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Rad...
Toward Eradicating Malaria: Repurposing Agtech for Public Health with IVCC
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Hamon, CEO at Innovative Vector Control Consortium (IVCC) shares how his company repurposes chemistry that may have traditionally been used in ag...
Reimagining Livestock AgTech with Cainthus
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aidan Connolly, Chief Executive Officer at Cainthus and President of AgriTech Capital, gives his perspective on livestock agtech importance, and how s...
Rethinking the Drivers of AgTech Innovation with Finistere
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ingrid Fung, Investment Director at Finistere Ventures, talks diversity in agriculture, consumer-driven Ag Tech, pharmaceutical inspiration in the Ag ...
Keep Calm and CRISPR On with Rodolphe Barrangou
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rodolphe Barrangou, a Distinguished Professor at NC State, talks about the advancements and importance of CRISPR, and where the future of this technol...
The N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dean Richard Linton, of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at NC State, talks about the Plant Sciences Initiative and plans for futur...
Communicating Agriculture with Bayer Crop Science
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Roden, Global Head of Communications at Bayer Crop Science, talks about the challenges and opportunities of communicating about agriculture and n...
Harnessing Plant Proteins with Oerth Bio
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John Dombrosky of Oerth Bio, a young AgTech start-up in the Triangle of Raleigh, NC, talks about leveraging their proprietary PROTAC® protein degrade...
Pollinator Health and Regulatory Science with CERSA
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Danesha Seth Carley, Director of CERSA, talks with Adrian Percy about the goals for the future of regulatory science and her experience in pollinator ...
Photobiology with Biolumic
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Percy talks with Jason Wargent, Chief Science officer at Biolumic about photobiology and UV treatments for seeds and seedlings.
PrecisionHawk Talks Drone in Agriculture
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby Vick, former Director of Agriculture of PrecisionHawk based in Raleigh, NC, talks with Adrian Percy about drones and how agriculture can utilize...
Biochemistry and BHAGs with Terramera
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CEO of Terramera, Karn Manhas, talks with Adrian Percy about BHAGs (Big Hairy Audacious Goals) and using biochemistry to reduce synthetic chemistry lo...
Protein-based Biocontrol with Biotalys
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chief Executive Officer of Biotalys, Patrice Sellès, talks with Adrian about protein-based biocontrol.
DNA Sequencing and Crop Genomes with Hi Fidelity Genetics
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer Maughan of Hi Fidelity Genetics talks with Adrian about how they use precision data science, advanced sensors and large-scale DNA sequencing t...