
Farm4Profit Podcast
Hunting, Bourbon, and Ag Tech: Hanging out with a Doctor! - Eric Scherder
27 Feb 2025
We dive into the career and passions of Dr. Eric Scherder, a key figure at Corteva Agriscience. From his roots in Iowa to his role in shaping the future of agricultural innovations, Eric shares his experiences and wisdom. We discuss the most exciting advancements he’s been a part of, his advice for aspiring ag professionals, and his hopes for the next generation of farmers. Beyond work, Eric opens up about his love for hunting, his favorite bourbons, and what family dinner conversations look like at his house. Tune in for a mix of agriculture, innovation, and good old-fashioned fun! Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: [email protected]/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/
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Today on the Farm for Fun show, we meet up with a man that started his life in Missouri growing hogs. And you're going to listen to this story and you're going to go, what the heck? Because there was like 600 some sows, seven different... Breeds? Purebreds. Purebreds? Crazy. From that to now he's a doctor. He started in the seed industry, and now he's in the chemistry side of things for Corteva.
Please welcome from Central Iowa, Mr. Dr. Eric Schurter.
Oh, yeah. I like how you put in there, Dr. Schurter. Mr. Doctor. Welcome to the podcast.
There is a podcast in Iowa. Fund for profit was named by they. They stirred up a banker near. Then quick came an auctioneer. Making profit was their first goal. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. Soon may the farmers come to bring us guests and beer and fun. One day when the recording's done, we'll take our mics and One day when the coating's done, we'll take our mics and go.
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