Best Open Environmental Data Project Podcasts (2025)

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Building a Strong Data Foundation in an AI World 29:22

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AI is everywhere, but it can't succeed without the judgment, creativity, and collaboration of real data science. In this episode, Jess Carter sits down with Alexa Myers, senior data science manager at Resultant, for a conversation about building successful data science teams. They discuss how isolation can hinder even the most skilled data scientis…

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Bonus: Connecting farm data to the supply chain, farm resources 3:13

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Jamie Fisher, Managing Director of Farmer for Sustainable Food, and Paul Cornette, dairy farmer and owner of Cornette Dairy, talk about the importance of connecting farm data to the supply chain, and how farmers use tools like glyphosate for conservation efforts. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, …

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Farmer-led conservation group making progress, getting results 21:42

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Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Paul Cornette, dairy farmer and owner of Cornette Dairy, and Jamie Fisher, Managing Director of Farmer for Sustainable Food (FSF), about how FSF is making a positive impact for farmers and their communities. Resources: A Framework for Farm-Level Sustainability Projects Producer-Led Group Roadmap: A guide …

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REPLAY: Driving ROI through Collaborative Organizational Change Management 30:34

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Organizations are racing toward digital and AI transformation, but the same problem keeps showing up: people aren't ready. In this replay episode, Jess Carter revisits her conversation with Allison Grayson, Senior Director of Organizational Change Management at Resultant. They explore the fundamentals that ensure change is well implemented in an or…

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Bonus: Biofuels critical to ag economy 5:21

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Doug Berven, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at POET and a USFRA board member, speaks to the current state of the agriculture economy. Learn more here. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.By USFRA

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Pedal Power: Open City and The Bike Project 39:30

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Community, refugees, and urban life: what’s cycling got to do with it? We explore refugee women’s experiences in London through the ESRC Open City initiative and a participatory film with The Bike Project. In this episode of The Migration Oxford Podcast, we explore how mobility, belonging, and everyday urban life intersect in London, and how newcom…

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How Slack Builds Products People Love to Use, with Chief Product Officer Rob Seaman 35:48

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Private companies can be mission-driven. And in today's market, they have to be. Rob Seaman, Chief Product Officer at Slack, joins Jess Carter to discuss how leading with purpose helps build better teams and better products. Rob shares lessons from Slack's integration with Salesforce, including the importance of staying close to customers, balancin…

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Inside scoop on E-15 with POET 20:39

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Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Doug Berven, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at POET and a USFRA board member, about the importance of E-15, popular fuel choice around the world, opportunities for infrastructure updates and technology advancements. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts,…

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The Value of Project Managers with Not the Worst PM's Kelly Vega 38:36

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From TikTok skits to tech leadership, Kelly Vega shows why project managers are more than task trackers. As program director at VML and the creator of Not the Worst PM, Kelly has built a following by turning the chaos of project management into relatable, entertaining content. In this episode of Data-Driven Leadership, she joins Jess Carter to shar…

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Bonus: Nebraska farmers achieve carbon dioxide pipeline 5:54

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Dawn Caldwell, Executive Director of Renewable Fuels Nebraska talks about the benefits carbon dioxide pipelines in Nebraska will provide. Dawn also shares how we must find ways to interest the next generation in agricultural careers. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.…

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Opportunities for U.S. ethanol 24:30

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Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Dawn Caldwell, Executive Director of Renewable Fuels Nebraska, about the status of the ethanol industry, E15, the “Golden Nebraska Triangle,” export markets and more. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.…

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What Data Means for the Future of Pediatric Hospitals 35:10

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A single error in a medical record can change a child's life. Theresa Meadows has spent her career making sure that doesn't happen. In this episode, Jess Carter talks with Theresa, who recently transitioned from CIO at Cook Children's Health Care System to a new role at symplr. Theresa recalls her unlikely path from transplant nurse to technology l…

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Wisconsin beef farmer opens up about conservation efforts 37:00

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Join Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Terry Quam, a fourth-generation beef farmer and member of the Cattleman’s Beef Board and of U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action, as they discuss conservation efforts, soil carbon management, price of technology, beef genetics and future goals. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become invol…

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How to Win Stakeholder Buy-In: Lessons from VP of Data, Veronika Durgin 35:41

2M ago35:41

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Most data projects don't collapse because of the tech. They collapse when stakeholders aren't involved in the right ways. In this episode of Data-Driven Leadership, Jess Carter sits down with Veronika Durgin, VP of data, to explore why stakeholder engagement makes or breaks a data strategy. Veronika also shares lessons from two decades in data, fro…

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Bonus: Focus on water use efficiency and data to fine-tune crop production 3:32

3M ago3:32

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Jacqi Coleman, Senior Vice-President of Sustainability Partnerships and Stewardship, and Bridgett Hilshey, Senior Director of Sustainability Projects, both at Dairy Management Inc., share what they are keeping an eye on in the space of environmental sustainability. And check out the Dairy Conservation Navigator, created by the U.S. Dairy Checkoff, …

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Cybersecurity Isn't Just the CIO's Job Anymore 29:41

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One phone call. One click. That's all it takes. In this episode, Jess Carter talks with Jeffrey Foresman, VP of Cybersecurity at Resultant, about why today's most dangerous breaches don't start with technical flaws, but with people. With over 30 years in the field, Jeffrey shares stories of social engineering attacks that bypass sophisticated defen…

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Dairy Conservation Navigator: One-stop shop for conservation support 14:20

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Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Jacqi Coleman, Senior Vice-President of Sustainability Partnerships and Stewardship, and Bridgett Hilshey, Senior Director of Sustainability Projects, both of Dairy Management Inc., about the Dairy Conservation Navigator. It is a free online platform that consolidates science-based information about dairy…

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Empowering Employers and Job Seekers with Real-Time Labor Insights 31:46

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Regional workforce boards often have access to labor market data but lack tools to make it usable for the communities they serve. In this episode, Jess Carter talks with Executive Director Phedra Redifer and Workforce Research Analyst Jacob Jimenez from Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas about how their team created interactive dashboards …

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Bonus: Do your research on future solar projects 1:49

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Join us as Jennifer Gannon, director of programs and public relations for the Maryland Grain Producers, shares insights on what to consider when exploring on-farm solar projects. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas …

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Bitter Carrots: A Restrictive Migration Agenda 29:49

4M ago29:49

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Who is the anti-migration agenda actually serving, and what are the alternatives? We welcome experts from the six-year-long MIGNEX project, which gathered a range of perspectives to explore questions of migration and global development. Over recent decades, there has been a growing emphasis towards stopping migration to the EU. Policy tools that fo…

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How Maryland growers feel about conservation, carbon markets 14:49

4M ago14:49

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Join Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Jennifer Gannon, a farmer and director of programs and public relations for Maryland Grain Producers, as they discuss research her group co-led to better understand the impact of changing climate conditions on Maryland growers, conservation practices farmers are implementing amid those changes, and farmers’…

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Solving for Mission-Aligned Outcomes with AI-Driven Grant Management Tool Eddi 34:37

4M ago34:37

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Public sector leaders are sitting on a wealth of valuable data. But too often, they can't act on it. In this episode, Jess Carter talks with Jeremy Bhatia, founder and CEO of Eddi, about how his platform helps government-funded organizations make sense of scattered financial and performance data. Jeremy shares what led him to start Eddi, how the pa…

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Robo-dogs and The Rise of Crimmigration 34:42

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In a world obsessed with AI, what are robo-dogs and how are they deployed at border control? With the rise of “crimmigration” across the world, the lines between migration management and criminal law are becoming blurred. The rise of "crimmigration" on a global scale is seeing the lines between migration management and criminal law being blurred, o…

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Bonus: Future of manure management and microbiome in livestock 3:56

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Join us as Logan Thompson, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at Kansas State University, and Ermias Kebreab, Associate Dean for Global Engagement in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, as well as Director of the World Food Center at UC Davis, share what practices they are excited about in the space of animal productio…

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How to Use AI and Data Better in Everyday Life with Jess Carter 32:06

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From writing better emails to helping her son learn the alphabet, Jess Carter is using AI in unexpected ways. In this Q&A episode, Jess shares how she's integrating AI into both her professional and personal routines, with real examples that span leadership, data storytelling, parenting, and everyday problem-solving. She offers practical advice for…

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Animal production and management: A buffet of options 20:28

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U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action established an independent scientific working group to analyze the potential for U.S. agriculture to collectively reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and possibly achieve a state of negative emissions, or emitting fewer total GHGs than are sequestered. The resulting report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be G…

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Mapping Missionary Work: Migrant Youth and Religious Movements in Northeast India 34:45

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What does migration have to do with missionary work? We explore how Baptist and Presbyterian missionary work as socioreligious institutions have impacted and influenced mobility in Northeast India, both pre- and post-colonialism. What does migration have to do with missionary work? How do socioreligious collective institutions (Baptist and Presbyte…

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Duolingo's Winning Data Strategy with Bilal Zia, Head of Data Science and Analytics 31:05

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Most people know Duolingo as the fun language app with the green owl, but behind the scenes, it's a data science team using AI and analytics to transform how we learn. In this episode, Jess Carter sits down with Bilal Zia, head of data science and analytics at Duolingo, to discuss what it takes to lead with data within one of the world's most popul…

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Bonus: Measuring global warming potential per unit of nitrogen fertilizer applied 4:12

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Join us as Dr. Romulo Lollato, associate professor of agronomy, Extension wheat and forage specialist at Kansas State University, provides insights on the challenges of estimating global warming potential per unit of nitrogen fertilizer that is applied, especially in semi-arid conditions. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become…

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Crop production and the yield gap 26:17

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U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action has introduced a groundbreaking report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative.” In this episode, we dive deeper into one of the key areas of opportunity outlined in the report — the crop production yield gap. Join Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Dr. Romulo Lollato, associate professor o…

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Southwest Airlines on Making AI Work Across the Enterprise 29:02

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AI can feel abstract until it's tied to something real. At Southwest Airlines, it's used to improve flight operations, support frontline staff, and help leaders make faster decisions. In this episode, Jess Carter chats with Justin Bundick, managing director of artificial intelligence at Southwest Airlines. He shares how the airline built an AI stra…

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Bonus: Growers are already increasing soil carbon storage with existing practices 3:50

6M ago3:50

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Join us as Dr. Elizabeth Ellis of Colorado State University shares her insights about how farmers are increasing soil carbon storage with practices already in place. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report,“Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”…

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Building Trust with Data: Inside Indiana DWD's Governance Journey 29:13

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Data governance depends on data management and vice versa. You need both working together to make data reliable, usable, and secure. In this episode, Jess Carter talks with Diana Barrett and Stephanie Semaan from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD). With data management already in place, they recognized the need for data governanc…

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How management practices can increase carbon in the soil 18:33

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U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action established an independent scientific working group to analyze the potential for U.S. agriculture to collectively reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and possibly achieve a state of negative emissions, or emitting fewer total GHGs than are sequestered. The resulting report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be G…

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Where Creativity Meets Data: Inside Asana's Marketing Strategy with CMO Shannon Duffy 27:27

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Marketing is often misunderstood, seen as either all creativity or all data. In truth, it's both. Great marketing lives at the intersection of bold ideas and sharp analytics, and few leaders navigate that space better than Shannon Duffy, chief marketing officer at Asana. In this episode, Shannon joins Jess Carter to share how she drives marketing t…

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Bonus: Nitrogen fertilizer management: Digital twins and robotics 4:52

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Join us as Dr. Bruno Basso, professor of earth and environmental sciences at Michigan State University, shares insight on emerging technologies in nitrogen fertilizer management. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas …

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The importance of optimizing nitrogen fertilizer 31:34

7M ago31:34

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U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action established an independent scientific working group to analyze the potential for U.S. agriculture to collectively reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and possibly achieve a state of negative emissions, or emitting fewer total GHGs than are sequestered. The resulting report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be G…

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How NASWA's Open Initiative is Bringing a Modern Solution to a Legacy Problem 30:23

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Unemployment insurance has supported Americans through economic hardship for nearly a century. But its long history brings complex challenges: rigid systems, layered policies, and outdated tech that's difficult to change. In this episode of Data Driven Leadership, Jess Carter talks with Allison Johnson, director of Open UI at the National Associati…

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Immigration Policy in Transatlantic Perspectives 32:49

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Geopolitics, irregular movement, the rise of the far-right: these are just some of the buzzwords populating your morning news headlines. But where is the relationship between Europe and the U.S. heading? What are the implications for immigration policy? In this episode of The Migration Oxford Podcast we host a timely discussion on the shifting poli…

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Bonus: International regulations impact on sustainability 1:58

7M ago1:58

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Join us as Ian Welsh, publishing director and podcast host for Innovation Forum and conference chair for The Future of Food and Beverage USA, shares how international and U.S. regulation will impact sustainability efforts. The Future of Food and Beverage USA is May 28-29 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This two-day business conference will bring togethe…

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When Everything's Connected: The Role of Data in Public Health 32:54

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A spike in food prices. A livestock disease outbreak. An overwhelmed hospital. These might seem unrelated—until you follow the data. In this episode of Data Driven Leadership, Jess Carter talks with Dr. Heidi Steinecker, senior director of health and human services at Resultant. They discuss how data brings clarity to the hidden links between the e…

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Future of Food and Beverage USA Conference: How to Drive Resilience in Next Generation of Farming 19:54

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Join Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Ian Welsh, publishing director and podcast host for Innovation Forum and conference chair for The Future of Food and Beverage USA, as they discuss pressing topics behind the sessions at the two-day business conference on May 28-29 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They cover local, state and national level benefit…

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Migration Sounds 34:57

8M ago34:57

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What does migration sound like? Migration Sounds features 120 sounds of migration across 51 countries from Argentina to Australia, with personal stories from diaspora communities and people who have migrated all over the world. Note: The sound at the beginning may seem like static, but it's intentional - don’t adjust your headphones!In this special…

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EnerSys' Approach to Product Management: Turning Vision Into Value 29:07

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Being skilled in tech and data enables you to create value in any field. In this episode of Data-Driven Leadership, host Jess Carter sits down with Kerry Phillips, vice president of global product management for the motive power division at EnerSys. Kerry shares his journey of switching industries, from consulting to leading product management in t…

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Bonus: Sustainable workforce for agriculture, new administration’s involvement in ag 4:19

8M ago4:19

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Join us as two experts with the Fertilizer Institute, including David Townsend, Director of Member Programs, and Dr. Leanna Nigon, Director of Agronomy & Research, share how they are keeping an eye on the training and development of the agricultural workforce and how the new administration will work with the agriculture community. To stay connected…

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Understanding the 4Rs — Right place, right time, right form & right amount 26:52

8M ago26:52

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Join Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Dr. Leanna Nigon, Director of Agronomy & Research, and David Townsend, Director of Member Programs, both with the Fertilizer Institute, as they discuss the 4Rs. Learn more about how nutrient management has economic benefits for the farmer, environmental benefits for the planet, and social benefits for the c…

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Sharpening Strategic Focus and Leading with Purpose in a Noisy World 30:37

8M ago30:37

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How do you know when to pivot or stay on course? The best leaders know the right time to step back, challenge assumptions, and make deliberate choices. In this episode of Data-Driven Leadership, Jess Carter sits down with John Roach, president at Resultant, to talk about his approach to strategic leadership. They discuss how leaders can maintain cl…

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Bonus: Storm-clouds ahead, keep investing in technology 5:26

8M ago5:26

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Join us as Austin Gellings, Senior Director of Agricultural Services, and Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of Industry Sectors & Product Leadership, both at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, provide their insights about the importance of data and other factors that must align to keep agriculture going for future generations. To stay con…

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NRPF and the UK Welfare System 32:36

9M ago32:36

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Over 2.6 million people are locked out of the welfare state in the UK and now subject to ‘no recourse to public funds’ (NRPF), an immigration policy restricting access to social security. How can local government respond? How can local government improve the safety net for vulnerable people locked out of the welfare system due to their immigration …

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Interoperability in agriculture 23:44

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Join Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Austin Gellings, Senior Director of Agricultural Services, and Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of Industry Sectors & Product Leadership, both at the Association of Equipment Manufactures, as they discuss interoperability in agricultural equipment, data and autonomy trends, equipment's role in sustainabil…