CropTalk

274. Scaling CEA Without Losing the Fundamentals w. Paul Sellew

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode of CropTalk for 2026, I'm joined by Paul Sellew, Founder and CEO of Little Leaf Farms. Paul shares his journey from growing up in...

273. Future Leafy Green Leaders series ROUNDTABLE (Episode 4)

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Future Leafy Green Leaders Series concludes with a roundtable that brings together three growers who have lived the realities of modern CEA lettuc...

272. Future Leafy Green Leaders Series (Episode 3) w. Jonah Helmer, Campo Caribe

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CropTalk, we conclude the Future Leafy Leaders of CEA series with Jonah Helmer, Director of Growing at Campo Caribe in Puerto Rico....

271. Future Leafy Green Leaders Series (Episode 2) w. Gus Brennan, Greenswell Growers

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CropTalk, we continue the Future Leafy Leaders of CEA series with Gus Brennan, Head Grower at Greenswell Growers in Virginia. Gus s...

270. Future Leafy Green Leaders Series (Episode 1) w. Dominick DiMucci, Haven Greens

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CropTalk, we kick off the Future Leafy Leaders of CEA series with Dominick DiMucci, Director of Cultivation at Haven Greens in Onta...

269. Master Strawberry Grower Series ROUNDTABLE (Episode 4)

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The CEA Strawberry Series concludes with a roundtable bringing together three critical voices. Josh Tamminga (TamBerry Farms) shares the grower's real...

268. Master Strawberry Grower Series (Episode 3) w. Josh Tamminga, TamBerry Farms

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We continue the CEA Strawberry Series with Josh Tamminga, Partner and Grower at TamBerry Farms in Ontario. Josh shares a candid grower's perspective, ...

267. Master Strawberry Grower Series (Episode 2) w. Katia Zacharaki, InnoPhyte Consulting & Niab

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CropTalk, we continue the Master Strawberry Series with Katia Kouloumprouka Zacharaki, TCEA Soft Fruit Specialist at NIAB and found...

266. Master Strawberry Grower Series (Episode 1) w. John Place, Nourse Farms

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CropTalk, we kick off the Master Strawberry Series with John Place, CEO of Nourse Farms, one of the largest berry propagators in No...

265. Master Tomato Grower Series ROUNDTABLE (Episode 4)

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this finale episode of the Master Tomato Grower Series, we bring together three of North America's top tomato minds for a roundtable conversation: ...

264. Master Tomato Grower Series (Episode 3) w. Matt Korpan, SEF Center for Horticultural Innovation

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CropTalk, we continue the Master Tomato Grower Series with Matt Korpan, Executive Director of R&D at the SEF Center for Horticultur...

263. Master Tomato Grower Series (Episode 2) w. Roberto Ramirez of Best Boy Farms

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CropTalk, we continue the Master Tomato Grower Series with Roberto Ramirez, Head Grower at Best Boy Farms (Hazel Farms), formerly p...

262. Master Tomato Grower Series (Episode 1) w. Gabriel Ferraro of Sunterra Greenhouse

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To kick off the Master Tomato Grower Series, I sat down with Gabriel Ferraro, Head Grower at Sunterra Greenhouse in Alberta. Gabe has one of the most ...

261. Leading with Feeling, Faith, and Precision w. Pieter Slaman

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of CropTalk, guest host Adam Greenberg sits down with Pieter Slaman, Head Grower at Little Leaf Farms, for a raw and insightfu...

260. The Investment & Finance ROUNDTABLE (Episode 4)

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the series finale of the CropTalk Finance & Investment Series, I bring together our three previous guests: Anton Bellot, Adam Bergman, and Curt M...

259. The Investment & Finance in CEA Series (Episode 3) w. Curt Meltzer

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CropTalk, Kyle Barnett sits down with Curt Meltzer, a former Attorney turned Managing Partner & CEO of Kentucky Fresh Harvest, to e...

258. The Investment & Finance in CEA Series (Episode 2) w. Adam Bergman

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CropTalk, Kyle Barnett sits down with Adam Bergman, Managing Director of EcoTech Capital and a seasoned agtech investment expert, f...

257. The Investment & Finance in CEA Series (Episode 1) w. Anton Bellot

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CropTalk, Kyle Barnett sits down with Anton Bellot, Director of Agribusiness and Agri-Food at ATB Financial, to break down the real...

256. STATE OF CEA 2025 ROUNDTABLE (Episode 4)

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special roundtable episode of CropTalk, I'm joined by industry experts Marco de Bruin (de Bruin Consulting), Chris Higgins (Hort Americas), an...

255. STATE OF CEA 2025 (Episode 3) Hard Truths on Greenhouse Success w. Marco de Bruin

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CropTalk, Kyle Barnett sits down with Marco de Bruin, founder of De Bruin Greenhouse Consulting, whose experience spans from Revol ...

254. STATE OF CEA 2025 (Episode 2) CEA Challenges, Lessons, and the Path Forward w. Chris Higgins

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CropTalk, I sit down with Chris Higgins, President and Co-Founder of Hort Americas, to explore the evolving landscape of Controlled...

253. STATE OF CEA 2025 (Episode 1) Transforming Data Integration and Ownership w. Adam Greenberg

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CropTalk, we dive into the transformative role of AI and data in Controlled Environment Agriculture with Adam Greenberg, CEO of IU...

252. Supply Chain & Operational Excellence w. Nadav Regev

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nadav Regev, Director of Business Operations at Eden Green Technology, joins us on this week's episode of CropTalk to explore the intricacies of suppl...

251. CEA Lettuce Food Safety Bootcamp w. Randall Sanderson

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Randall Sanderson, Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance at Little Leaf Farms, joins us on this weeks episode of CropTalk to delve into all th...

250! Mastering CEA Profitability in 2024 w. Charlie Hall

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

CropTalk has made it to episode 250! In this week's special episode, guest host Adam Greenberg of IUNU navigates a compelling discussion with Charlie ...

249. Insights and Strategies for Design and Build Efficiency w. Jeff Lair

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Lair, Director of Architecture and Engineering at DAG, joins us to discuss insights and strategies for achieving design and build efficiency in C...

248. Bridging the Gap between Horticulture and Hospitality w. Jack Maruna

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Maruna, co-founder of Local Grow, joins us to discuss how his startup is helping restaurants and the hospitality industry embrace the benefits of...

247. Fresh Produce and Tech Trends w. Vonnie Estes

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Vonnie Estes, driven by a passion for agriculture, technology, and sustainability, serves as the VP of Innovation at the International Fresh Produce A...

246. Mobile Robotics Automation in Indoor Farming w. Christopher Weis Thomasen

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Weis Thomasen is the CEO of Seasony. With an innovative use of the scissor lift, Christopher and his team are developing technology to hel...

245. A Social Impact Apporach to CEA w. Nona Yehia

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the vertical farming industry, Nona Yehia stands as a beacon of innovation and social impact. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Vertical Harvest, she sp...

244. The importance of Emotional Intelligence in Horticulture w. Paige Franks

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paige Franks, a Senior Executive Search Advisor at BEST Human Capital & Advisory Group, is an expert on the power of Emotional Intelligence (EI). Rece...

243. An Optimistic Approach to Vertical Farming w. Paul Gauthier

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Gauthier is the Professor of Controlled Environment Agriculture at The University of Queensland in Australia. With a wealth of experience, includ...

242. Preventing Future Bankruptcies in CEA w. Adam Bergman

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Begman, as the Global Head of AgTech Investment Banking at Citi, possesses unparalleled expertise in AgTech investment. With a proven track recor...

241. Unlocking Success Through Transparency and Calibration w. Carl Gupton

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carl Gupton, CEO of Greenswell Growers, a leafy greens producer nestled outside Richmond, Virginia, brings a refreshing blend of humility and transpar...

240. CEA Mastery and Industry Branding Challenges w. Melanie Yelton

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Melanie Yelton, the founder of Grow Big CEA Consultants, brings a wealth of expertise cultivated through her impactful roles at Lumigrow and Plenty, w...

239. Maximizing Production Efficiency within CEA Leafy Greens w. Devon Robinson

13 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Devon Robinson is a leafy greens consultant focused on production efficiency and operation excellence. From his experience working at Springworks farm...

238. Defining "Data" and preparing for the AI revolution in CEA w. Anthony Younan

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Younan is the vertical market head of Food & Beverage at Siemens. On this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech, Anthony and I delve into the c...

237. People, Plan and Plants w. Jim Pantaleo

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Pantaleo is the Industry Ambassador for the AI Institute for Next Gen Food Systems. With extensive experience in CEA through roles at Urban Produc...

236. An Economics driven approach to CEA w. Daniel Plant

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CropTalk #Kyletalksagtech, I chat with Daniel Plant, President of Plant Dynamics, an Economics-driven executive in Controlled Envir...

235. The End of CEA 1.0 w. Curt Meltzer

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Curt Meltzer, founder of Curt Meltzer CEA Consulting, is a distinguished professional with a remarkable journey. With a wealth of experience as the fo...

234. Energy Optimizing the CEA Industry w. Gretchen Schimelpfenig

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gretchen Schimelpfenig is the Senior Energy Engineer at Energy Resources Integration, LLC and the Executive Director of GLASE. On this episode of Crop...

233. Automating the Greenhouse Leafy Greens Industry w. Patrik Borenius

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Patrik Borenius is the CEO of Green Automation Americas. On this episode of CropTalk #KyleTaksAgTech I speak with Patrik about the future of leafy gre...

232. The Power of Patience in CEA w. Erin Livesey-Becks

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With a wealth of industry experience ranging from Gotham Greens to Vertical Future, Erin Livesey-Becks is dedicated to the future of CEA through her n...

231. Overcoming Challenges through Scale, Genetics & Teamwork w. Matt Lingard

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Lingard is the Senior Vice President of Agriculture and Science at BrightFarms. On this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech I speak with Matt ab...

230. Distribution Mastery & Unifying CEA w. Craig Carlson

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Carlson is the CEO of Carlson Produce Consulting, where he is supporting the growth of high-performance products and services within the fresh p...

229. Cultivar Trialing for Continuous Growth w. Stephanie Cruz

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Cruz is the R&D Lead Crop Specialist at 80 Acres. From her initial aspirations of managing an independent organic farm to her newfound passi...

228. USA Regional Development of CEA w. Andrew Brooks

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Brooks is the Business Development Manager for the Southeastern USA at Priva. A South Carolina native, Andrew is passionate about CEA and devel...

227. CEA Technology & Input validation through Research Institutes w. Elliott Kellner

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott Kellner is the Director of Commercial Innovation at Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. On this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech I spea...

226. Creating the most Efficient Vertical Farm w. Tyler Baras

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tyler Baras is the Chief Science Officer and Co-Founder of Area 2 Farms, a CSA vertical farm serving the greater D.C metro area. On this episode of Cr...

225. Developing Fully Integrated CEA Facilities w. Kris Nightengale

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of #KyleTalksAgtech, I have the pleasure of chatting with Kris Nightengale, the VP of Sales at AdeptAg. We delve into the captivating ...

224. Giving CEA equipment a Second Life w. Chris Lange

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Lange is the founder of Second Bloom Auctions, a platform that aims to provide used equipment from greenhouses and vertical farms to the CEA com...

223. PART 2: Developing Resilience in CEA w. Chris Cerveny

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for an inspiring episode of CropTalk, where I continue my conversation with Chris Cerveny about the power of personal and professional resil...

222. PART 1: Developing Resilience in CEA w. Chris Cerveny

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With a wealth of experience at some of the industry's most prominent companies, including Scott's and Hawthorne, as well as expertise in vertical farm...

221. Leveraging Conventional Agriculture Experience to Improve Controlled Environment Agriculture w. Everett Hendrixon

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The better we understand our current food system and how we got here, the better we can improve upon it, according to Everett Hendrixon of Tergo Consu...

220. Bridging the Gap between Academia & Commercial Growers w. Karla Garcia

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Karla is working to bridge the gap between academia research and direct commercial grower implementation. On this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech...

219. The Importance of Civil Engineering in Greenhouse Site Selection & Planning w. Nick Long

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So you want to start a greenhouse but don't know where to begin? According to Nick Long of Livic Civil, one of your first steps should be contacting a...

218. Growing Produce on Campus for on Campus Dining w. Daniel Wells & Glenn Loughridge

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Wells and Glenn Loughridge are on a mission at Auburn University. Not only to empower students to learn about cultivation but to understand bes...

217. Food System Myths and Misconceptions w. Christopher Grallert

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Grallert is the president of Green City Growers and believes we must respect conventional farming and farmers, dispel myths about our food...

216. Leveling Up your CEA Operation w. Luis Trujillo

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing" -Dale Carnegie On this week's episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech I speak with Lu...

215. Combating Food Deserts through CEA w. Alaric Overbey

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech I speak with Alaric Overbey, Chief Farming Officer at GreenSideUp.FARM in Las Vegas. Using small-s...

214. The Power of Highly Automated Greenhouse Leafy Greens Production w. Gus Brennan

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gus Brennan is a graduate of Cornell University with extensive experience within multiple avenues of CEA, including OnePointOne (vertical farming), Ho...

213. An Unbiased Perspective on Vertical Farming Through Numerous Interviews w. Thea-Isabella Otto

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is vertical farming the end all be all for controlled environment agriculture and crop production? The short answer: No. But IT IS another addition to...

212. Looking Back to Move Forward: Lessons Learned from Blue Thumb Farms w. Allison Driskill

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech I speak with Allison Driskill of Signify about her past experience running Blue Thumb Farms, which closed...

211. Successful Water Management and Water Movement for Hydroponics w. Tim Reusch

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech has some exciting plans for 2023 and even more exciting guests on the roster. Starting the year off, I speak...

210. Figuring out the Planning Phase of Vertical Farms w. Mario Gatineau

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We often speak about the challenges of operating a vertical farm but what about everything leading up to your first harvest? On this episode of CropTa...

209. Organic Aquaponic Production w. Molly Stanek

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Large-scale organic hydroponics/aquaponics production is so easy!" said no one ever - On this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech I speak with Molly...

208. #KyleTalksAgtech: Educating and Restoring Community Bonds through Indoor Growing Systems w. Alex Tyink

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Tyink is the president of Fork Farms, and he believes anyone can be a farmer. With their vertical hydroponic technology, Fork Farms is transformi...

207. #KyleTalksAgtech: Recession-Proofing your CEA Business w. Tobias Peggs

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech I speak with Tobias Peggs, CEO at Square Roots indoor farms. With a unique partnership with Gordon Foods,...

206. #KyleTalksAgtech: Talking CEA Shop with O.G (Original Grower) Jennifer Waxman

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Waxman has been growing hydroponically for over 20 years and understands what it takes to grow quality produce. On this episode of CropTalk #...

205. #KyleTalksAgtech: An Honest Look at Strawberry Vertical Farm Production w. Alexandre Van Deun

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Growing strawberries in a vertical farm is hard. How do you pollinate? Can you automate your facility with robotics? Can I start my strawberries from ...

204. #KyleTalksAgtech: BioPharma Solutions via Vertical Farming w. Jacob Eisenberg

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jacob Eisenberg is the Director of BioPharma Solutions at OnePointOne, a vertical farming technology company specializing in high tech aeroponic syste...

203. #KyleTalksAgtech: The CEA Water Episode w. Kyle Lisabeth

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Growing food hydroponically will save 99.999% water compared to conventional farming!" We've all heard this line, and while hydroponically growing gr...

202. #KyleTalksAgtech: The Evolution of CEA and the state of the industry w. Paul Brentlinger

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Brentlinger is the second generation owner of CropKing. Being raised in an environment where hydroponics was a constant, Paul has developed a cle...

201. #KyleTalksAgtech: Talking CEA Shop with O.G (Original Grower) Armando Suarez

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Armando Suarez is one of the first graduates of the University of Arizona's CEA program. On this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech I speak with Arm...

200! #KyleTalksAgtech: Defining Impact Strategy within CEA w. Rebekah Moses

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rebekah Moses is their VP of Impact Strategy at Iron Ox. With a background of over 5 years at Impossible Foods, Rebekah is helping define what impact ...

199. #KyleTalksAgtech: Vertical Farms assisting the Collective w. David Farquhar

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David Farquhar is the CEO at Intelligent Growth Solutions Limited (IGS). With a mission to engineer sustainable solutions to enhance indoor environmen...

198. #KyleTalksAgtech: Pioneering Vertical Farming in Latin America at Agrourbana w. Cristián Sjögren & Pablo Bunster

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cristián Sjögren & Pablo Bunster are the founders of Agrourbana, the very FIRST vertical farm in Latin America. With backgrounds in renewable energy...

197. #KyleTalksAgtech: Europe vs. USA: A Market Comparison w. Timo Bongartz

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Timo Bongartz is the General Manager for the EMEA markets for Fluence. In this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech we discuss some of the differences...

196. Roundtable - What You Need to Know June 2022: Adam Greenberg (iUNU) & Chuck Tryon (Bushel Boy)

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded June 2022, This #KyleTalksAgtech roundtable talks about the current pain points the CEA industry is currently facing, potential solutions to ...

195. #KyleTalksAgtech: Empowering Plant Growth Worldwide w. Art Van Rijn

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What grow system is best for you? The answer is not easy and is not the same for everyone. In this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech, I speak with ...

194. #KyleTalksAgtech: Electrical Installation Success & Rebates for your Grow w. Christopher Hinshaw

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can I ensure my electrical installation is done properly for my grow? How can I maximize the rebates I receive for lighting and beyond?  On this ...

193. #KyleTalksAgtech: From Venture Firms to Vertical Farms w. Arama Kukutai

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"How often do you get the chance to be a part of a multi-generational shift in the way in which we feed the planet?" - Arama Kukutai In this episode o...

192. #KyleTalksAgtech: The Science and Benefits of Nanobubbles w. Warren Russell

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nanobubbles are one of the many ways to improve the overall enviroment of your grow operations water. But what exactly is a "nanobubble"? What are the...

191. #KyleTalksAgtech: Vertical Farming Framing - View from the Helm of AeroFarms w. Marc Oshima

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marc Oshima is the Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer at AeroFarms. In this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech, I speak with Mark about the journe...

190. #KyleTalksAgtech: Indoor Farming Brokerage w. Eric Levesque

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Levesque, Co-Founder of Cultivatd want to help Indoor Farmers launch with success via the proper partners. On this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalks...

189. #KyleTalksAgtech: Accelerating the development, advancement & efficiency of indoor farming at CEA 4.0 w. Jonathan Martin

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Martin is the director of CEA 4.0, a fully virtual conference focused on indoor farming. On this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech I speak...

188. #KyleTalksAgtech: The Dr. is in! The HVAC Conversation w. Nadia Sabeh

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

  The Dr. is in! On this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech I speak with HVAC extraordinaire Nadia Sabeh all about, you guessed it- HVAC! Topics in...

187. #KyleTalksAgtech: Real Estate and Infrastructure Strategy in CEA w. Rick Drescher

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As controlled environment agriculture operations begin expanding across the country, what are some of the most important factors to consider when sele...

186. #KyleTalksAgtech: Automation, Markets and Mechanical Wizards w. Eric Highfield

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Will the controlled ag winners embrace high level automation? According to Eric Highfield of High Yield Horticulture, the answer is a definite yes. On...

185. #KyleTalksAgtech: Challenges to overcome in CEA w. Murat Kucira

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Murat Kacira is the Professor and Director of the Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (CEAC) at The University of Arizona. On this week's episod...

184. #KyleTalksAgtech: Using data to reduce waste in CEA w. Kylie Horomia

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can we contiunally improve revenue and decrease waste in controlled ag? DATA OF COURSE! But is the answer collecting as much information as possib...

183. #KyleTalksAgtech: A review of Indoor Ag Con & passion in CEA w. Erika Summer

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech Erika Summers and I talk about the recent Indoor Ag Con event and our takeaways, the importance of HVAC t...

182. #KyleTalksAgtech: Innovation at Local Bounti w. Dave Vosburg

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Vosburg is the Chief Innovation Officer at Local Bounti. On this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech we discuss "If you grow it will they come?"...

181. #KyleTalksAgtech: Lighting talk and CEA stories w. Blake Lange

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Blake Lange of Signify has been lighting vertical farms since the beginning. On this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech Blake and I discuss the evol...

180. #KyleTalksAgtech: What the heck is a Sustainability Specialist?! w. Kindall Brantley

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What the heck is a sustainability specialist?! What exactly do they do in CEA? Why do I keep seeing job listings for this "new" position within contro...

179. #KyleTalksAgtech: What to expect at Indoor Ag-Con 2022 w. Suzanne Pruitt

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Indoor Ag-Con is the premier indoor agriculture trade show and conference for indoor | vertical farming and controlled environment agriculture. On th...

178. #KyleTalksAgtech: Growing Food and Medicine at OnePointOne Vertical Farms w. Sam Burtram

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does the future of vertical farming look like? Will we be able to grow not only food but medicine in the future using this technology?  On this ...

177. #KyleTalksAgtech: Name Changes & Branding Expertise at Soli Organic (formally Shenandoah Growers) w. Don Helms

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A few months ago Shenandoah Growers changed their name to Soli Organic. Why did this change happen? What is the leading provide of organic herbs doing...

176. #KyleTalksAgtech: From Banking to Aquaponics w. Tracy Nazzaro

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tracy Nazzaro is the President & General Manager at Traders Hill Farm. Before joining the farm she worked in banking and her background has proved pri...

175. #LeadersTalkCrops: Dynamically Steering Nutrition of Greenhouse Grown Hydroponic Leafy Greens Using SAP Analysis w/ Jenny Garley & Scott Wall

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Buckle up. This #LeadersTalkCrops episode is packed with knowledge. The first time Scott Wall, President and Owner of New Age Laboratories, joined as ...