CropTalk
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74. #SmokableHempFlower - What does the future of this nascent market look like? w/ co-host Pat Jack
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's growwwwwww!!! Pat Jack coming in hot with another dive into the industrial #SmokeableHempFlower industry weeds, if you will. Pat and I sit dow...
75. #KyleTalksAgTech: PART 2 - A lifetime of growing & running the largest Vertical Farm in Dubai w/ Grahame Dunling
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the second of this two-part episode of the CropTalk series, #KyleTalksAgTech, Kyle Barnett speaks with Grahame Dunling, CEO of Uns Hydroponic Farms...
73. #KyleTalksAgTech: PART 1 - A lifetime of growing & running the largest Vertical Farm in Dubai w/ Grahame Dunling
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the first of this two-part episode of the CropTalk series, #KyleTalksAgTech, Kyle Barnett speaks with Grahame Dunling, CEO of Uns Hydroponic Farms ...
72. Harnessing the Power of Peroxyacetic Acid to Stay Clean w/ Eric Smith
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Although the active ingredient, Peroxyacetic acid is difficult to pronounce, as evidenced by my incorrect pronunciation of it, it is one of my go-to's...
71. #KyleTalksAgTech: Growing Cannabis at Holistic Industries with a focus on data w/ Nick Denney
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the CropTalk series, #KyleTalksAgTech, Kyle Barnett speaks with Nick Denney, Cultivation Manager for the Maryland facility of Holis...
69. #KyleTalksAgTech: Creating & Predicating your growing success via Refined Data w/ Kayla Waldorff
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the CropTalk series, #KyleTalksAgTech, Kyle Barnett speaks with Kayla Waldorff, Business Development Manager of AutoGrow about the ...
70. You Don't Like the Rules?! YOU HAVE THE POWER TO INFLUENCE THEM!!
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now this one kinda felt like a hemp gospel session. In a really good way. Amanda Carter, an authority in Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance, fo...
68. The Rollercoaster Ride That Was the Hemp Business in 2019 and Opinions on 2020 w/ Joe Frey
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is better than sitting down at small mobile coffee trailer in Tulare, CA during the World Ag Expo? Sitting at that same spot... and talkin' cro...
67. #KyleTalksAgtech: Ensuring Success for your Indoor Cannabis Operation w/ Mark Doherty
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the CropTalk series, #KyleTalksAgTech, Kyle Barnett speaks with Mark Doherty, Executive Vice President of Urban-Gro about the impor...
66. #KyleTalksAgtech: COVID-19 Solutions for the Horticulture Industry w/ Michelle Klieger & Peter Konjoian
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the CropTalk series, #KyleTalksAgTech, Kyle Barnett speaks with Michelle Klieger & Peter Konjoian about the current state of hortic...
65. Managing a Cannabis Crop's Environment w/ Mack Lewis
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mack Lewis of Headie Horticulture and I sat down at #MJBIZCON19 to discuss managing cannabis crop environments and why VPD is an important variable to...
64. #KyleTalksAgtech: The BEST HR Guidelines for Corona Virus w/ Michael Maggiotto
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the CropTalk series, #KyleTalksAgTech, Kyle Barnett speaks with Michael Maggiotto of BEST Human Capital & Advisory Group about how ...
63. #KyleTalksAgtech: Turn Key Vertical Farming with a Mission w/ George Carter
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the CropTalk series, #KyleTalksAgTech, Kyle Barnett speaks with George Carter of SananBio about his journey in growing, his passion...
59. Introduction to CropTalk's Newest Series #SmokableHempFlower and Co-Host, Pat Jack.
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you ain't into #SmokableHempFlower, this episode is most definitely NOT for you. If you have a tinge of curiosity or see the #SmokableHempFlower ...
62. #KyleTalksAgtech: A Critical look at Vertical Farming w/ Glenn Behrman
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the CropTalk series, #KyleTalksAgTech, Kyle Barnett speaks with Glenn Behrman of CEA Advisors about his 50-year journey in selling ...
60. How Growers Can Do More of What They Love and Less of The Necessary Evils w/ Adam Greenberg
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of CropTalk, I sit down with Adam Greenberg, CEO & Founder of iUNU. This was recorded DEEP in the back halls of #MJBIZCON2019 and wa...
61. #KyleTalksAgtech: Growing by values at BrightFarms w/ Nick Chaney
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the CropTalk series, #KyleTalksAgTech, Kyle Barnett speaks with Nick Chaney head of R&D at BrightFarms about his journey in hydropo...
58. #KyleTalksAgtech: Advancing the Hydroponic Industry through Experience w/ Joe Swartz
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the CropTalk series, #KyleTalksAgTech, Kyle Barnett speaks with Joe Swartz of AmHyro about his journey in farming, the lessons he's...
56. Understanding the Principles of Producing Quick-Turn Crops w/ Nick Greens
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Microgreens, sprouts and baby leafy greens are becoming a staple in our culinary options. While the time from start to finish of many of these crops...
EP 57. #KyleTalksAgtech: Exploring big ideas in Controlled Agriculture w/ Mark Horler
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the CropTalk series, #KyleTalksAgTech, Kyle Barnett speaks with Mark Horler about commodity crops in the future of controlled ag, v...
55. #KyleTalksAgtech: Consulting the Urban Farming Industry Around the World w/ Henry Gordon-Smith
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the CropTalk series, #KyleTalksAgTech, Kyle Barnett speaks with Henry Gordon-Smith about his journey in urban farming, his advice o...
54: How To Start Measuring Your Cannabis Crop's Performance Using Repeatable Metrics and Objective Data-driven Analytics w/ Brett Strauss @ MJBizCon 2019
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does a stock portfolio and a cannabis crop have in common? "More than you can ever imagine!" exclaims Brett Strauss of FolioGrow. Brett and I...
53. #KyleTalksAgtech: Giving Back and Growing Up w/ Penny McBride
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the CropTalk series, #KyleTalksAgTech, Kyle Barnett speaks with Penny McBride about her journey giving back & working in the urban ...
51. How The Hemp Pavilion at The World Ag Expo Came to Life w/ Kevin Nowell
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited I'm going to wet my plants (hemp plants that is)!! The World Ag Expo is here! Today through Thursday I will be hanging out at The Hemp...
52. #KyleTalksAgtech: Touring the vertical flavors of AGreen Fams w/ Adam Green
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the CropTalk series, #KyleTalksAgTech, Kyle Barnett takes a tour with Adam Green through AGreen Farms in Philidelphia, exploring th...
50. CropTalk's 50th Episode - #Gratitude
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whoa...I never imagined this podcast would evolve into what it is today. I am so grateful for SOO many people that have been instrumental in this po...
49. Data Collection in Cannabis Production - What Data and Why w/ Jason Scott Arnold
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Consistently producing quality crops starts with understanding what you're doing, what you've done and what you're going to do in the future. On thi...
48. #KyleTalksAgTech: Small Scale Indoor Farming Systems - The Future of How and Where We Grow w/ Alexander Olesen
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the CropTalk series, #KyleTalksAgTech, Kyle Barnett sits down with Alexander Olesen of Babylon Micro-Farms, to understand the ins a...
47. Reverse-engineering the Hemp Cultivation and Post-Harvest Process to Determine Your Infrastructural Capacity w/ Josh Ludgate
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to understanding how many acres one should grow as a hemp farmer, two of the most important questions to ask oneself is: 1. Will I hav...
46. Fighting Microbes at the Microbial Level in Cannabis Production w/ Jason Hadley
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fighting microbes at the microbial level in cannabis production is easier said than done. There are a laundry list of potential microbes and mycotox...
45. #KyleTalksCrops - How The Hemp Mine is Preparing Farmers for the 2020 Season
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Choosing the right genetic varieties for your hemp crop could mean the difference between success and failure in 2020. While many claim they have su...
44. Changing the Way you Manage Your Plant Nutrition Through SAP Analysis w/ Scott Wall
11 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Growers have often struggled with understanding where their crops stand with regards to optimal nutrition. Optimal nutrition is often the difference b...
43. Starting a Commercial Cannabis Production w/ Joey Bedard-Brunet
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Managing the startup of a large-scale operation of any kind can be overwhelming. Add in stricter regulations and a relatively uninformed market and yo...
42. How Educating Regulators Will Drive the Cannabis Industry Growth w/ Kimberly Stuck
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's clear that a lot of people in the U.S. are still wary of cannabis products being regulated. Even regulators - like the FDA and USDA - are stil...
41. How Variety Selection Impacts Cannabis Growth w/ Dr. Allison Justice
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How does variety selection impact growth from Oregon, to California, to the Carolinas? On this episode, we invited Dr. Allison Justice to share he...
40. #KyleTalksCrops: Building Relationships in Ag Tech w/ Todd Downing
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As horticulture recovers from a generational gap in recruitment, it's important to emphasize the value of building relationships - and trust - in the ...
39. Why Growing is Only Half the Battle w/ Kyle Barnett
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You know what you want to grow. You know how you're going to grow. Do you know your market? This is the question Kyle Barnett, regional sales ma...
38. Break the Cycle of Tribal Knowledge in Growing w/ Bill Turner
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the age of information, it's hard to believe there are still knowledge silos in the growing industry. How can we work together to halt the cycle...
36. One Extraction Artist's Favorite Methods of Extraction w/ Shane Smith
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So, you're getting into the cannabinoid extraction business. How do you know what methods and equipment are the best to invest in? Shane Smith, ...
35. The Future of Integrated Pest Management w/ Vince Livengood
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the last 10 years, IPM (Integrated Pest Management) has evolved rapidly. Now, there's a lot more to consider than just pests. IPM has become a h...
34. Root Aphids: Controlling the Ultimate Cannabis Pest w/ Bill Cook
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Root aphids are the stuff of horror movies. They're born pregnant, and some of them can mutate into flyers. When you hit them with pesticides, they...
#FirstCrop Ep 1: Why the Future of Farming May Not Involve Soil w/ John Harrison
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hydroponics is the art of growing produce without the use of soil, using water and nutrients instead. Many people think it's a new science/technology...
32. The Leading Women of Horticulture w/ Arielle Van Wingerden
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a predominantly male industry, Arielle Van Wingerden has made her mark. A multi-generational horticulture grower, and a student of business, Ar...
31. Systemizing Your Operations w/ Allison Kopf
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Allison Kopf, Founder and CEO of Artemis, joins the show today to talk about systemizing your growing operations. Whatever your system, whether it's b...
30. BCAs and the Evolution of the Predatory Mite Sachets w/ Ronald Valentin
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"We're no longer trying biological control. We're applying biological control." So says Ronald Valentin, Director of Technical Business for BioWorks. ...
29. Finding Patience in the Short and Long Term w/ Charlie McKenzie
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A different understanding. It's what you get when you step back and give a problem some space to breathe. From growing to pest management, findi...
28. The Locally Sourced Meal Kit Model w/ Emily Golub
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is your meal kit locally sourced? Do you even know where the produce comes from? Emily Golub is the owner/operator of Garnish and Gather, an Atl...
27. Controlled Environment Agriculture & Technology: Bringing AI Into the Growing Space w/ Danny Ackell
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Ackell's love for agriculture began 20 years ago as a flower grower in the Hamptons. He grew snapdragons, sunflowers, you name it before moving...
26. Controlled Environment Agriculture: Economically Maintaining the Perfect Weather Conditions w/ Danny Ackell
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Ackell's love for agriculture began 20 years ago as a flower grower in the Hamptons. He grew snapdragons, sunflowers, you name it before moving...
25. How to Train Your Cannabis Plant (For Maximum Yield) w/ Brian Herrmann
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Coming up short with your cannabis yield? Brian Herrmann, a long tenured cultivation consultant, is an expert in maximizing yield. He's on today's ep...
24. From Rural Missouri to Cannabis: How This Horticulturist Found His Way Into a Brand-New Industry w/ Tristan Lonberger
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tristan Lonberger fell in love with agriculture growing up in rural Missouri. He went to the University of Missouri to study it. In college, he studie...
23. The Hoffman Nursery's 7 Commandments of Success w/ Martha Hamblin
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Commandments weren't just found on Mt. Sinai. They're in nurseries, too. Martha Hamblin, senior director of HR and legal at Hoffman Nursery in Rougem...
22. Zap Crop Pests with a Multi-Tier Approach to Pest Management w/ Matthew Gates
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Spidey senses tingling yet? As we curb the use of more noxious pesticides, there are fewer options available for chemically fighting spider mites, whi...
21. Cannabis and the Rush For Genetics: Who Owns the Intellectual Property? w/ James Bennett
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James Bennett has a theory that it really only takes four things to be successful — good water, good soil, good genetics, and a good farmer. Obvious...
19. Transparency in Growing Practices Adds Value to Your Crop and Your Customers w/ Scott Propheter
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Farming is a gamble. Scott Propheter, VP of agronomy and outreach at Criticality, and ex-Marine, above and beyond, believes in transparency in agr...
20. Integrity and Adaptability Drives Success in the Tropical Color Nursery Business w/ Sandy Stein
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Sanford (Sandy) Stein, co-owner of The Jungle Nursery in Homestead, Florida. He's a career horticulturalist… and occasional psychotherapist....
18. Hemp Might Just Save the Planet If We Let It w/ Zev Paiss
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why are we still an extraction economy, pulling non-renewable resources, like gas and oil, from the ground? Hemp can be grown quickly, with little ...
17. How Innovations in Hemp Harvesting Drive Crop Scalability and Employee Safety w/ Andrew Bish
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you recover an art and craft that has been lost to history? After almost a century of laws prohibiting the propagation and use of all kinds ...
16. How Data Analytics Reap More Profits for Your Ag Business w/ Gordon Rowe III
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Agriculture is about inputs, yields, and profit margins--like any business, it is all about numbers. Fortunately, because the numbers on agriculture a...
15. Start Clean Stay Clean: How Science is Saving Coffee and Cannabis w/ Dr. Jon Vaught
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Start clean. Stay clean. It's more than a mantra; it's the only way to grow. Jon Vaught, PhD, the CEO of Front Range Biosciences, is on today's episo...
14. Agrotourism and the Importance of Small Hemp Farms w/ Nature Mama Franny Tacy
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Frances (Franny) Tacy is a hemp farmer, educator, speaker, product developer, and distributor of Franny's Farmarcy hemp products in Leicester, NC. Tac...
13. How Investing in Your Team Makes You a Better Leader w/ Mick Donahue
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Having a great team has more to do with you than you think. If you're not actively seeking to better yourself, you're not only cheating yourself out o...
12. From the Mission Field to the Farm: Principles for Building People and Processes w/ Mick Donahue
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Your business is limited by your capacity. Want exponential growth? Give people a mission around your business that they can believe in. Develop leade...
11. The Importance of Agriculture Education w/ Tim Downing
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Agriculture education starts at the dinner plate and moves backwards. Teaching the next generation what they're eating and where their food comes from...
10. The Core Principles of Production Haven't Changed For Four Generations w/ Joe Swartz
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Results are what count. On today's episode of CropTalk we are joined by 4th generation farmer, Joe Swartz, whose growing techniques and outcomes prov...
09. Three Personality Traits You Need In Your Next Pest Scout w/ Charlie McKenzie
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Your pest control program is only as good as your worst scout. Your scout is your eyes, your ears, your nose in relation to your crops, so why aren't ...
08. How One Producer is Using Vertical Aeroponics to Change the Way We Eat w/ Austin Kasso
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Austin Kasso found his passion for agriculture when he was 16. Originally from New York, Austin worked with his cousins on a farm in North Carolina in...
07. Why Crop Scheduling is Vital to Greenhouse Production w/ Aaron Fields
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of CropTalk, Charlie talks with Aaron Fields about why crop scheduling is important, the risks and challenges associated with it, and ...
06. The Revolutionary Benefits of Installing Green Roofs w/ David Gilmore
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of CropTalk, Charlie chats to David Gilmore about the revolutionary benefits of installing green roofs. From economic savings to vital...
05. Increasing the Efficiency of Beneficial Insect Application w/ Chandler Bennet
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the CropTalk podcast, our host, Charlie McKenzie, talks with Chandler Bennett of Parabug about the challenges of biocontrol and ho...
04. Why Growers Need to Understand Business Development (Hint: It Can Prepare You for a Promotion) w/ Chris Vande-Stowe
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a grower seeking a promotion? Start by understanding the ins and outs of the entire industry--not just your intersection with it. Chris Vande-...
03. GMO's in Horticulture: Changing the Way We Feed the World w/ Joe Cunliffe
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to GMO's, there's plenty of value to each side of the story. On this episode of the CropTalk podcast, Charlie chats with Joe Cunliffe, A...
02. Finding Solutions to the Challenges of Long-Term Crops w/ John Morgan
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the CropTalk podcast, our host, Charlie McKenzie, talks with John Morgan of Green Circle about the challenges he faces when growing...
01. What One Poinsettia Grower Learned From This Year's Crop w/ Ian Patric
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie's former mentor, Ian Patric, is the guest on our first full-length episode of the CropTalk Podcast. Ian is a master poinsettia grower from Smi...
Welcome to CropTalk, the Podcast For Today's Agricultural Business Leaders w/ Charlie McKenzie
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our host, Charlie McKenzie, shares his passion for connecting with other growers in this kickoff episode of the CropTalk podcast. Charlie talks about ...