Best Wine And Weed Podcasts (2025)

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Making Sense of Recent AgTech Acquisitions with Shane Thomas 35:55

3d ago35:55

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Despite a persistent sense of uncertainty in the AgTech market lately, we’re still seeing startups get acquired– even if information about those acquisitions is opaque. Case in point: Syngenta recently purchased Intrinsyx Bio, a biologicals company, for an undisclosed sum. Why do companies conceal this information? And in this moment when everyone …

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Season 12: Cheers to Wine Grapes | Episode 4: Unintended Consequences Of A Changing Environment 7:47

4d ago7:47

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ARS researchers are working with the National Grape Research Alliance (NGRA) to help wine grape growers adapt to ever-evolving weather patterns and the challenges associated with this changing environment. Believe it or not, it may not be all bad. One of the unintended consequences of shifting weather patterns is the ability of certain regions to p…

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Season 12: Cheers to Wine Grapes | Episode 3: Fatal Attraction 8:55

11d ago8:55

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Meet ARS researcher Jacob Corcoran, a research molecular biologist at ARS’s Biological Control of Insects Unit in Columbia, MO. Corcoran and his team are working on a new age, next generation approach to biological control to slow down the reproductive process to protect wine vineyards from dreaded vine mealybugs. Connect with us: Twitter: @USDA_AR…

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How GLP-1 Drugs are Reshaping the Food and Ag Landscape with Mary Shelman 37:34

17d ago37:34

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Over the last few decades, a lot of products and technologies have promised to disrupt the diets and food buying habits of the world’s consumers. But nothing has made true on that promise quite like the emergence of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. These (as of now) injectables are changing the way people– and their households– eat …

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Season 12: Cheers to Wine Grapes | Episode 2: Smoke On The Grapevine 8:23

18d ago8:23

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ARS researcher Arran Rumbaugh, a research chemist at the Crops Pathology and Genetics Research Unit in Davis, CA, is studying how smoke from wildfires can affect the chemical composition of wine grapes. Wildfires from 2020 hurt wine grape production and had an estimated 3.7 billion dollars of economic impact on the wine industry due to smoke exposu…

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Season 12: Cheers To Wine Grapes | Epsiode 1: Where Wine Grape Research Is Needed Most 8:14

25d ago8:14

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ARS researchers work with the National Grape Research Alliance (NGRA) to initiate novel research projects and programs to solve industry challenges. And there’s no bigger challenge today than dealing with extreme weather and shifting weather patterns. Thankfully, ARS researchers are on the job, working with the NGRA to solve problems and find solut…

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Beyond VC: Redeemable Equity in AgTech with Connie Bowen 34:36

1M ago34:36

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Big news from Tenacious– WE’RE HIRING! Do you share our mission of unlocking impact at scale in agri-food systems? Check out our open roles here. ... Is agtech a good fit for venture capital, and vice versa? This question - existential for some - is flying around in the ether right now. We’ve been thinking about both the bearish and bullish answers…

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Season 11: Wholesome, Nutritious Grains 1:09:40

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ARS researchers have been instrumental in developing cereal crops and enhancing food for the American people. In this season of Science in Your Shopping Cart, we’re taking a trip down the cereal crop aisle, where we’ll dive into the challenges of growing popular cereal crops, explore the growing popularity of ancient grains, and taste a rice that’s…

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Episode 10: Easter 2025 Special - Global Politics, Croissant Prices in France, and Trans-Lunacy in the UK with Nic Elkoun & Jean-Louis Lafayeedney 1:06:04

1M ago1:06:04

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Send us a text Our Easter 2025 special!! Episode 10 brings together Nic Elkoun, dazzling in a Céline T-shirt, and Jean-Louis Lafayeedney for a no-holds-barred discussion. From the soaring price of croissants in France to the bold vision of Making the West Great Again, we unpack global politics with a twist. Is Jordan Bardella poised to become the n…

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Season 11: Wholesome, Nutritious Grains | Episode 8: Building A Fortress Around Barley 7:09

1M ago7:09

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ARS Research Geneticist, Dr. Dolores Mornhinweg at the Peanut and Small Grains Research Unit in Stillwater, OK is developing new Barley crop lines that are resistant to pests such as the Russian Wheat Aphid. Barley is an important part of the U.S. economy, bringing in over a billions dollars in crop value. The Russian Wheat Aphid is a major pest to…

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Merging AgTech Startups to Multiply Value and Impact with Ron Hannam 33:27

2M ago33:27

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Between COVID-19, Avian Influenza, and African Swine Fever, ordinary consumers are more aware than ever of the risks of infectious diseases on animal and human health, and to society at large. Ag technology that helps farmers better prevent the spread of diseases is more relevant than ever, and that was a big part of the motivation for today’s gues…

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Season 11: Wholesome, Nutritious Grains | Episode 7: Those Despicable Weeds 10:39

2M ago10:39

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ARS Ecologist, Martin Williams at ARS’s Global Change and Photosynthesis Unit in Urbana, IL is researching ways to help farmers to deal with their weeds. Williams’ research is aimed at ways to control those pesky weeds and manage their crops. Connect with us: Twitter: @USDA_ARS Facebook: @AgriculturalResearchService LinkedIn: @usda-ars…

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Season 11: Wholesome, Nutritious Grains | Episode 6: Negotiating With Diseases 7:00

2M ago7:00

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ARS research leader Shahryar Kianian and his colleagues at ARS’s Cereal Disease Lab in St. Paul, MN are leaning on the art of negotiation to help oat producers deal with a deadly disease, called Crowned Rust. Listen and learn how ARS is protecting oats, some of the healthiest grains you can put in your body. They are a great source of fiber, and th…

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Paying for Ag R&D When Consumers Won’t with Brooke Sauer of Boolah 36:40

2M ago36:40

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For commercial farming operations, determining whether or not new tools, technology, and practices work can be a big undertaking. From install and setup costs to helping the team involved climb the learning curve for effective use, even when technologies lead to big benefits, it can be tough to get the ball rolling. One farm that we’ve learned abou…

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Season 11: Wholesome, Nutritious Grains | Episode 5: Fun Facts About Cereal Crops 4:04

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ARS researchers have developed and strengthened our food supply. Listen to learn some fun facts about cereal crops and other foods that can enhance your diet. Connect with us: Twitter: @USDA_ARS Facebook: @AgriculturalResearchService LinkedIn: @usda-arsBy USDA Agricultural Research Service

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Episode 9: Transatlantic Tales, Wine, Weed, War, and a New World Record 1:30:32

2M ago1:30:32

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Send us a text Dive into Episode 09 of Halliday’s Podcast (March 27, 2025) as Ross reunites with Nick and Jean-Louis in the Mont D'Or for an unmissable transatlantic showdown! Explore life in France, Europe, UK, and USA—think wine hacks with Nick’s Coravin tip, France’s shocking marijuana crown, and Jean-Louis timing an epic new half-marathon world…

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Season 11: Wholesome, Nutritious Grains | Episode 4: The Emperor’s Rice 9:22

2M ago9:22

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At the Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center in Stuttgart, Arkansas, ARS geneticist Shannon Pinson studies specialty rice that is beneficial to human health. Her work includes research on colored rice that has traditionally been given to pregnant women for the nutritional benefits it provides during pregnancy. Connect with us: Twitter: @USDA_A…

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Episode 8: Breaking Down Peace, Power & Six Nations Rugby 1:29:52

2M ago1:29:52

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Send us a text Ross Halliday, Billy Hart, and Jean-Louis Lafayeedney hit the ground running in Episode 8, tearing into the day’s biggest calls. Top of the list: Trump’s dragging the Americans and Russians to the table, pushing peace in Europe as the boys unpack the fallout for the heavyweights. The UK’s tries to build a "Coalition of the Willing", …

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A Business Model for Novel Ingredients with Jake Berber At Prefer 35:56

2M ago35:56

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For years the food tech space has been rife with companies eager to replace familiar standbys– from protein to sweeteners to colorings– with cheaper, more healthful, or more climate friendly alternatives. There have certainly been a few successes, but there have also been some big and spectacular failures. Whether we’re emerging from the dust of th…

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Season 11: Wholesome, Nutritious Grains | Episode 3: Nutrient Packed Ancient Grains 9:53

2M ago9:53

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Ancient grains refers to a category of grains – particularly pseudo-cereals – that possess a very unique health benefit that provide essential nutritional requirements for our health. ARS Research Leader, Dr. Sean Liu at the Functional Foods Research Unit in Peoria, Illinois is researching ways to make ancient grains more nutritional, and he wants …

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Season 11: Wholesome, Nutritious Grains | Episode 2: Shucking A Nasty Fungus 9:01

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Corn is grown all over our planet and is an important crop in all parts of our lives. ARS Research Entomologist, Xinzhi Ni at ARS’s Crop Genetics and Breeding Research Unit in Tifton, Georgia is looking at how corn plants get stressed, and how those stressors invite diseases and pathogens to proliferate inside the crop. Ni is hopeful their work wil…

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Solving for Adoption and Channel in AgTech… So what? with Shane Thomas 36:10

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There are a few topics in agtech (and in the tech startup world more broadly) that are truly perennial– problems that must be solved again and again in new and innovative ways as markets, customers, and businesses evolve. Adoption is one of those challenges, and go-to-market strategies are another. We’ve been thinking about the challenge of adoptio…

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Season 11: Wholesome, Nutritious Grains | Episode 1: Kicking Off The Rust In Wheat 11:19

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Wheat is a big crop in the United States. Stripe rust is one of the most important diseases for wheat. ARS Research Plant Pathlogist, Xianming Chen and researchers with ARS’s Wheat Health, Genetics, and Quality Research Unit in Pullman Washington are testing and developing new varieties of wheat that are resistant to the crop’s major disease threat…

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Season 10: The Buzz Around Bees 1:46:40

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Honey bees and their pollinating cousins are essential to human life. Without honey bees, we cannot grow a lot of the food we love. Honey bees have been around for millions of years, but they face many challenges in today’s environment, and their populations ebb and flow. So how do bees fit into this podcast, Science in Your Shopping Cart? Well, if…

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From Demo Farms to Adoption with Wine Australia 38:31

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When your organization is tasked with the job of getting growers to adopt new technology, there are a few tried, and frankly, not-so-true options to choose from. The world is lightly littered with various flavors of demonstration farms– properties where technologies can be piloted, field days can be hosted, and farmers can be converted from tech sk…

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Season 10: The Buzz Around Bees | Episode 11: Breeding A Better Bee 10:36

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Humans have been breeding honey bees for centuries to help them adapt to new environments, and with technology improving at a rapid pace, breeders may now have the tools to build a perfect bee. Join us at the Honey Bee Lab in Baton Rouge, LA, where bee experts discuss the challenging and exciting art of bee breeding. Find out how you can help honey…

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Season 10: The Buzz Around Bees | Episode 10: A Perfect Symbiosis 9:39

4M ago9:39

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ARS research entomologist Dr. Shawn Steffan works in cranberry country, USA – aka Madison, WI. Here, bees are vital to cranberry production, so keeping them healthy and happy are crucial. Steffan is studying the relationship between bees, their microbiome, and the environment in which they live and work. Listen how building a perfect symbiosis may …

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Episode 7: Six Nations Rugby & Trump's Two-Sex Policy: Sports, Science, and Society 1:40:04

4M ago1:40:04

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Send us a text Join Ross in Episode 7 of Halliday's Podcast as he welcomes back Frenchmen Jean-Louis Lafayedney and Nicolas Elkoun to delve into the executive orders by former President Donald Trump, mandating the recognition of only two sexes by the U.S. government. The trio discusses the impact of these policies on gender in sports, debating the …

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Killing Weeds Without Poison with Liam Hescock at Azaneo 36:27

4M ago36:27

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Controlling weeds on farms is a sticky, two part challenge. First, you’ve got to identify the weeds, as distinct from the plants you want to grow. Then, you’ve got to destroy the undesirables and keep the rest. For today’s farmers, these two tasks can seem straightforward, but to do them at the scale required in modern agriculture– not so much. Ide…

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Season 10: The Buzz Around Bees | Episode 9: The Hunt For A Predator 10:49

4M ago10:49

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Join us at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., where we talk with ARS researcher Matthew Buffington, who explains how a deadly predator to the honey bee recently arrived in the U.S. Is the Norther Giant Hornet still a threat to our precious honey bee population? Listen to find out. Find out how you can help honey bees by cli…

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Season 10: The Buzz Around Bees | Episode 8: Bee Diversity 9:43

4M ago9:43

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How many different types of bees can you think of? Bumble bees, honey bees, mason bees. There’s actually a lot more bee diversity than you think, a lot more. Find out about the different types of bees and their need for diversity for survival, with Dr. Diana Cox-Foster, research leader at the Pollinating Insect-Biology, Management, Systematics Rese…

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Episode 6: Trump 2.0, Pardons Galore, & CIA Secrets - Hart & Elkoun Unpack the New World Order 1:38:10

4M ago1:38:10

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Send us a text Join Halliday, alongside American Billy Hart and Frenchman Nicolas Elkoun, for a rollercoaster episode as they dive deep into Trump's second inauguration, the controversial 8,000 pardons by Biden, and the murky waters of CIA's past. They'll debate meritocracy vs. DEI, dissect Trump's WEF speech, ponder the future of international org…

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