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Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food

Ag Future focuses on the challenges and opportunities that exist within the agricultural sector. Join us as farmers, entrepreneurs and other agri-food industry leaders, both on and off the farm, discuss some of the most significant issues facing our planet and how they are working together for a better tomorrow.

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13:01

#126: Advanced genetics for improved swine production...

Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food ·

2020/02/03

Just how different are pigs today compared to twenty years ago? Dr. Tom Rathje, chief technical officer at DNA Genetics LLC, discusses his work with advanced technology in the swine industry and how commercial swine genetics has and continues to increase sow productivity and improve litter size.

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10:51

#125: Beefing up cattle efficiency with organic trace...

Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food ·

2020/01/20

Are you looking to improve the efficiency of your cattle? Studies have shown that organic trace minerals outperform inorganic minerals when it comes to cows and their calves. Dr. Anne Koontz, Alltech research scientist, discusses the benefits that organic trace mineral supplements can provide to the calf immune system and average daily gains, as well as how they affect cow fertility and reproductive efficiency in cattle.

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13:03

#124: Making a poultry house a home - Dr. Brian...

Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food ·

2020/01/06

Better lighting, nutrition and air quality can greatly contribute to alleviating many of the health issues we commonly witness in poultry production. How can we implement these modern poultry housing system enhancements across the industry to improve the quality of the birds in a sustainable way that also conserves energy? Dr. Brian Fairchild, poultry scientist at the University of Georgia, discusses housing designs and current marketing trends in broiler house management.

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13:27

#123: Building a Salmon Gut from Scratch - SalmoSim

Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food ·

2019/12/30

What does it take to build a healthy, synthetic salmon gut? When it comes to fish nutrition, a lifetime of health and performance can be greatly influenced by the early stages of the gut microbes. Dr. Martin Llewellyn and Raminta Kazlauskaite of the University of Glasgow are creating new ways to improve sustainable fish feed and drug stability for salmon aquaculture farming with SalmoSim.

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08:38

#122: Reducing labor through precise mineral delivery...

Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food ·

2019/12/16

With new technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning expanding into all industries, agriculture has an opportunity to become more efficient. TERRA NutriTech, an Ireland-based startup, is using these technologies to eliminate waste and ensure accurate mineral delivery through water systems to boost farmer’s profits by reducing labor.

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07:51

#121: The future of antibiotic use in cattle - Dr....

Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food ·

2019/12/09

As consumer demand for antibiotic-free beef increases, we must consider the possibility of a future without antibiotics. What role does nutrition play in responsible antibiotic use and efficacy? Should we be more concerned about antimicrobial resistance in animals? Dr. Brian Lubbers, director of clinical microbiology at the Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Library, shares his perspective on the future of antibiotic use and the challenges producers are facing.

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40:12

#120: Deforestation and habitat loss in the Amazon...

Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food ·

2019/12/02

David Cleary, director of global agriculture at The Nature Conservancy, discusses the institution's three main sustainability goals: to reduce deforestation, increase soil health and promote water conservation. Learn what these three goals mean for climate change, habitat conservation, regenerative agriculture and the recent fires in the Amazon.

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10:45

#119: Get tech savvy on your dairy - Dr. Jeffrey Bewley

Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food ·

2019/11/25

To improve profitability and meet consumer demands, farmers need to manage dairy cow comfort as well as intakes, body temperature, stress levels and additional aspects for each cow. Without precision dairy monitoring and real-time data, this is nearly impossible. Dr. Jeffrey Bewley, Alltech's dairy housing and analytics specialist, shares where technologies like robotic milking and sensors come into play.

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23:00

#118: Changing agricultural policy on a global scale...

Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food ·

2019/11/18

As climate change becomes a larger issue, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and finding ways to sequester carbon in farm and food production is more important than ever. Robynne Anderson discusses her experience providing businesses with sustainable solutions as president of Emerging Ag, the international consulting firm for agriculture.

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11:49

#117: Improving soil health with ag-tech - Adrián...

Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food ·

2019/11/11

While farmers spend billions of dollars each year in crop inputs, many are missing biomarkers that can cost them up to 30% in total value. The ag-tech startup Biome Makers is using new technologies like DNA sequencing and artificial intelligence in agriculture to improve soil health and crop production on-farm. How healthy is the microbial activity of your soil?

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14:32

#116: Biosecurity in pig feed - Dr. Gordon Spronk and...

Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food ·

2019/11/04

With the rise of foreign animal diseases like African swine fever, mitigating the risk of viruses spreading through feed has become a massive challenge for pig producers today. Dr. Gordon Spronk and Dr. Jon De Jong of Pipestone System detail their research on biosecurity measures in feed to reduce risk on farm.

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26:56

#115: Zero-gravity ops in crops - Dr. Robert Ferl

Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food ·

2019/10/28

How do plants grow in space? Dr. Robert Ferl, a molecular and space biologist who has spent his career studying how biology adapts to strange environments through gene expression in plants, offers insights on how these studies can affect agriculture not only on Earth, but also in space.

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11:38

#114: Caring for calf scours - Dr. Shelby Roberts

Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food ·

2019/10/21

Calf scours is responsible for about 61% of all sickness in cattle and can affect farmers' profitability. How can farmers improve the health of their calves? Dr. Shelby Roberts, researcher at Alltech, shares what causes this common disease and best practices for preventing calf scours in the future.

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09:35

#113: The future of fish nutrition in aquaculture -...

Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food ·

2019/10/14

With global population growth and an increasing demand for fish products, the aquaculture sector is facing more pressure for seafood production. Dr. Katerina Kousoulaki, senior researcher at Nofima AS in Bergen, Norway, discusses the future challenges and opportunities for fish nutrition, including microalagae, in aquaculture.

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20:13

#112: Soil health, beef production and our carbon...

Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food ·

2019/10/07

How can better soil health and more efficient beef production reduce our carbon footprint? Dr. Taro Takahashi, research scientist at Rothamsted Research, discusses organic vs. inorganic fertilizers, proposed meat taxes and agriculture's overall quest toward sustainability.

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14:58

#111: Mitigating mycotoxins economically - Pat Crowley

Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food ·

2019/09/27

Mycotoxin contamination can affect even the most well-run dairy farms. Pat Crowley, on-farm specialist at Alltech, details how farmers can reduce the cost of production on their dairy farms by detecting mycotoxins early.

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25:08

#110: Implementing sustainable business practices in...

Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food ·

2019/09/23

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. What are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, and how can organizations implement sustainable business practices? Here, Brian Lowry, deputy general counsel at Bayer Crop Science U.S., gives his take on sustainability and the broad impact it can have on people, animals and the environment.

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09:19

#109: Improving gut health to boost poultry...

Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food ·

2019/09/09

Can gut health improve efficiency on poultry farms? John Cooper, Alltech poultry technical manager for the U.K., explains the science behind gut health and the benefits that come with being proactive in addressing on-farm concerns.

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09:34

#108: Feed innovations in aquaculture - Frits Berkers

Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food ·

2019/09/03

With finite fish meal supplies and fish oil resources, can aquaculture still produce a high-quality product? Frits Berkers, manager of the Alltech Coppens Aqua Centre details why quality won’t be compromised thanks to innovations to feed in aquaculture.

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06:41

#107: Digital platform empowers farmers and helps...

Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food ·

2019/08/26

Trying something new doesn't have to be scary. Fresh digital platforms open up a world of possibilities. How can new digital platforms empower farmers and help retailers extend their reach? Patrick Sullivan, partnership manager at AgVend, has a solution for both parties.

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