From the business and science of ag to the people of ag, from technology to trends, from coast to coast – the Grow Smart™ with BASF podcast covers it all. Listen in as host Willie Vogt interviews growers, researchers, educators and agronomists on the latest topics and stories. Always read and follow label directions. Grow Smart is a trademark of BASF. © 2018 BASF Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Hosted by Shaun Haney from Real Agriculture and presented by InVigor Hybrid Canola from BASF, this podcast series features a number of different guest and experts to discuss what tools they can offer to offer growers to have a successful season.
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Learn all about cotton sponsored by BASF's e3 sustainable cotton program. Enjoy interviews and episodes hosted by BASF with key players in the cotton, textile, apparel, and retail industries. Also, listen to the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @e3sustainblecotton.
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Looking for solutions to the fresh agronomic challenges that emerge every season? Farming is more complex than ever, partly because there are many different products and management techniques to consider as others lose their effectiveness. Our podcast episodes are designed to help you find targeted solutions to maximize crop production and keep your business growing every season.
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The official podcast of Great Place to Work Canada. We talk to managers, HR professionals, and other experts about everything you can do to make your workplace great. Learn more: www.greatplacetowork.ca
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The Precision Farming Dealer Podcast is the farm equipment dealer's audio sources for information on precision farming technologies and their application, as well as how to market, sell and service for increased customer value.
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Podcast by Jason Switzer, Janet Annesley & Leor Rotchild Produced by Andrea Bravo
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My name is Drissia Schroeder-Hohenwarth. I am an Executive Coach, an Organisational consultant and the owner of DSH International HR. I created this podcast because there are so many discussions and theories ABOUT leadership and in my opinion far too little open conversations WITH leaders about this topic. This is what I want to change with my Podcast. I want to give leaders a voice, listen to what they say and see what we can learn from each other. Leadership Backstage is a learning platfor ...
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How can industry find its next generation of leaders?
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Louis Besland, partner and head of chemicals practice at executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles, joins Chemical Week’s Rob Westervelt for a discussion of CEO succession and talent management in the industry. Topics include building a diverse talent pipeline, the evolution of skill sets needed for effective leaders, and the need for future-orien…
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Where is the clean ammonia market headed?
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S&P Global Commodity Insights reporters Mark Astley and James Burgess join Chemical Week's Mark Thomas and Jameson Croteau for a discussion of the clean ammonia market. Key themes include difficulties in getting projects off the ground, the role of regulatory uncertainty and financing incentives in developing the market, and the ambiguities around …
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What do updated climate disclosure rules mean for industry?
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Sophie Casenave, policy affairs manager at environmental trader and consultancy Strive by STX, joins the podcast to discuss the the latest alphabet-soup of climate regulations. These include the EU's new reporting directive, some new reporting rules in the US, and carbon border mechanisms in the EU. We discus what the different rules mean for indus…
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Polyfluoroalklyl substances (PFAS) have been the subject of litigation and controversy due to mounting evidence of their long-term impact on human health. PFAS are, perhaps, most well-known for applications in films, packaging, and electronics - but they have also played a crucial role in the renewable energy sector. In this episode cross-posted wi…
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BASF's view on the potential of chemical recycling
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Christian Krueger, head of global sustainability and advocacy for chemical recycling at BASF, joins S&P Global Commodity Insights editors Abdulaziz Ehtaiba and Iris Poon for a conversation about chemical recycling. Topics include the key differences between chemical and mechanical recycling, the investment environment for chemical recycling in the …
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Thomas Watters, managing director/oil, gas and chemicals at S&P Global Ratings, joins the podcast to discuss the intersection of credit conditions and the industry's outlook. Topics include the impact of 'higher-for-longer' interest rates, what Europe's weak operating environment means for credit, and the impact of China's relentless capacity addit…
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Strategies for Growing Precision Revenue, Improving Service & Recruiting New Talent
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On this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express Electronics, the leading minds at 3 of the top precision dealers in the business, Adam Gittins of HTS Ag, Jason Leary of Crystal Valley and Scott Staum of Central, share their strategies for the rest of the year and beyond.…
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Is the chemical industry progressing towards its climate goals?
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CW editor Jameson Croteau joins the podcast to discuss Chemical Week's net zero tracker and the industry's so-far-fitful progress towards reaching its climate goals. Topics include regional differences in goal-setting and the gap between the targets and implementation. You can check out Chemical Week's net-zero tracker here: https://chemweek.com/do…
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Farmer Prepares to Use See & Spray for First Time
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In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express Electronics, we pay a visit to Eagle, Wis., farmer Tyler Troiola as he gets ready to use his John Deere See & Spray system for the first time.By Precision Farming Dealer
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Hylio CEO Discusses Ripple Effect of FAA Regulation Change on Drone Industry
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Hylio CEO and co-founder Arthur Erickson joins contributing editor Dan Crummett on this edition of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express Electronics.By Precision Farming Dealer
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Dow and Evonik on the market outlook, energy transition, key projects, and more
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Dow CEO Jim Fitterling and Evonik deputy chairman Harald Schwager chat with Chemical Week editor-in-chief Rob Westervelt about their views on chemical markets for 2024, energy transition, European competitiveness, and Dow's net-zero cracker in Alberta. The interviews were recorded live at the 2024 World Petrochemical Conference in March.…
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How AgZen’s RealCoverage “Makes Every Droplet Count”
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On this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, AgZen CEO and co-founder Vishnu Jayaprakash joins contributing editor Dan Crummett for a conversation about the company’s RealCoverage technology and how it allows farmers to spray more effectively. RealCoverage, which works with any generation of sprayer, allows growers to save up to 50% on …
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Rob Westervelt, editor-in-chief of Chemical Week and Antionette Smith, senior editor/chemicals at S&P Global Commodity Insights, join podcast host Vincent Valk to discuss key takeaways from this year's World Petrochemical Conference and read some tea leaves on what to look out for in first- quarter earnings.…
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Neste's view on renewable chemicals and fuels markets
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Katja Wodjereck, executive vice president/renewable products at Neste, is interviewed by S&P Global Commodity Insights editors Iris Poon and Dias Kazym on Neste's views on renewable fuels and chemicals. Topics include the company's strategy in renewables, the role of regulation, and whether renewable feedstocks are competitive in the market.…
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What Farmers Want From Precision Dealers In 2024
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On this edition of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express Electronics, 2 growers explain their approach to new technology, and potential improvements they’d like to see their dealers make in 2024 and beyond.By Precision Farming Dealer
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Bonus episode: What are the key themes for WPC 2024?
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With the World Petrochemical Conference by S&P Global getting underway in Houston, join Chemical Week editors Clay Boswell, Mark Thomas and Vincent Valk for a special episode on key trends for the petrochemicals sector in 2024 and what to watch out for at WPC. Topics the outlook for demand and margins, the diverging fortunes of the European and Ame…
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How can the chemical industry attract and retain women?
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Irene Tasi, senior vice president/global industrials at PPG, joins the podcast for a discussion of the evolving role of women and state of gender equality in the chemicals industry. Topics include what the industry can to do attract and retain women, how the industry can be a home for people with diverse personal and professional backgrounds, and w…
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Exploring The Future Of Autonomy With Bluewhite CEO Ben Alfi Mixdown
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On this edition of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express Electronics, technology editor Noah Newman catches up with Bluewhite CEO and founder Ben Alfi for a discussion about the future of autonomy in agriculture and the company’s Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model. The Bluewhite autonomy kit retrofits to existing tractor …
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Jennifer Abril, president and CEO of Socma, the US trade association for specialty and custom chemical makers, joins the podcast to discuss how the year is looking for companies in the sector. Topics include a topsy-turvy 2023, the likely end of destocking, interest in AI, and Socma's advocacy agenda for 2024. This episode was recorded live at the …
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What can the chemical industry do to create more sustainable materials?
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S&P Global Commodity Insights vice president Mark Morgan and executive director Karine Boccara, lead authors of recent report on sustainable chemicals, join the podcast to to discuss advances in sustainble chemicals. Topics include the role of chemical recycling in sustainability and the challenges - and opportunities - in creating chemical buildin…
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In the first episode of an occasional series on recycling and sustainability, S&P Global Commodity Insights global sustainable editor lead Heng Hui and European chemicals analyst Iris Poon join host Abdulaziz Ehtaiba to discuss the outlook for recycled polymer markets, with a particular focus on geographic differences, regulation, and price dynamic…
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S&P Global Commodity Insights chemicals journalists Kristen Hays and Abdulaziz Ehtaiba, along with CW editor-in-chief Rob Westervelt, sit down with host Vincent Valk for a discussion of the 2024 outlook. Topics include the threat of petchems oversupply, what to expect in Europe and China, the impact of high interest rates, and where the energy tran…
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Karim Engelmark-Cassimjee, CEO and co-founder of green chemistry start-up EnginZyme, joins the podcast to discuss the promise and pitfalls of biomanufacturing processes, and the company’s advances in biobased catalysts and vaccine ingredients.
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Sameer Bharadwaj, CEO of Orbia, joind S&P Global Commodity Insights' polymers lead Kristen Hays to discuss Orbia's transition to a global player focused on sustainability, as well as the longer-term outlook for PVC markets.
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With growing demand for recycled plastics and investment in recycling ramping up, what does the future hold for plastics circularity? Bertan Enhos, exeuctive director/chemical consulting at S&P Global Commodity Insights and lead author of a recent report on plastics circularity, joins the podcast to discuss the state of plastic recycling, the promi…
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Chemical Week editor-in-chief Rob Westervelt and senior editor Vincent Valk discuss third quarter results and what they imply for the industry's outlook. Topics include whether destocking could be coming to an end, if demand is bottoming out, the operating environment in Europe and recovery in China.…
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Carmen Song, principal consultant at S&P Global Commodity Insights and lead author of a new report on the state of the chemicals sector in China, joins the podcast to discuss shifting currents in the Chinese industry. Topics include a capacity build-out amid oversupply, the impact of decoupling and trade restrictions, and China's energy transition.…
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Abdulaziz Ehtaiba, senior editor/EMEA chemicals with S&P Global Commodity Insights hosts a discussion with Sarah Trinder, managing editor/aromatics EMEA at S&P Global Commodity Insights and Chemical Week executive editor Ian Young on the key takeaways from last month's European Petrochemicals Association (EPCA) meeting. Topics include the dismal ou…
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The Canola PODcast Episode 9 – The Agronomic Excellence Trials | BASF
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Welcome to the next episode of the Canola PODcast sponsored by InVigor® hybrid canola from BASF. The Canola PODcast is a series where we discuss useful tips and tools growers can take to the field to help grow successful crops. Today we’re talking about the Agronomic Excellence Trial program. We’ll take you through what the trial program looks like…
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With the annual meeting of the European Petrochemical Association approaching from Sept. 25-28, Chemical Week editors Ian Young and Mark Thomas join the podcast to discuss the massive challenges facing the European industry, including high energy prices, regulatory burdens, and weak economic growth. The Chemical Week podcast is the industry’s premi…
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Why cotton matters for apparel industry veteran Jaclyn Noble.
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Listen to apparel expert Jaclyn Noble discussing the environmental and business benefits of using cotton in today’s clothing. She has held senior positions with Spanx, Gloria Jeans, VF, and American Eagle, to name a few. However, her career began with hands-on experience using cotton on the mill floor.For Ms. Noble, industry metrics, transparency, …
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Legal wrangling in the chlor-alkali industry
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The chlor-alkali industry has seen an unusual number of lawsuits and contractual disputes in recent years, some of which have had a notable impact on market conditions. Kristen Hays, global market lead/polymers at S&P Global Commodity Insights, joins the podcast to help untangle the different legal actions and their implications.…
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Antionette Smith, senior editor at S&P Global Commodity Insights, and Rob Westervelt, Chemical Week editor-in-chief, join Chemical Week senior editor Vincent Valk to discuss second quarter earnings. Topics inclue regional differences in the outlook, destocking and supply/demand, and what could be in store for the rest of the year.…
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Benjamin Raerup Knudsen, vice president/research, North America at BASF, joins the podcast to discuss the company's open innovation initiatives. Topics include how BASF approaches partnerships in innovation, core areas of focus for research, and how to protect IP and trade secrets in an open innovation ecosystem.…
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Ryan Monis, director of chemical consulting with S&P Global Commodity Insights, joins the podcast to discuss a new report detailing the future for low-carbon ammonia, including rising demand and ammonia's potential uses as an energy carrier. Click here for more information about the report.
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The Canola PODcast Episode 8 – Scouting for Disease | BASF
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Welcome to the next episode of the Canola PODcast sponsored by InVigor® hybrid canola from BASF. The Canola PODcast is a series where we discuss useful tips and tools growers can take to the field to help grow successful crops. Today we’re talking about canola diseases like clubroot, blackleg and verticillium stripe, what to look for when scouting …
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Michael Deutsch, vice president/biochemicals at UPM, joins the podcast to discuss the company's plans to make biochemicals using wood as a feedstock.
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Embracing sustainability in the apparel industry with Liza Schillo, Corporate Sustainability Leader
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Listen to Liza Schillo, Director of Sustainability & Social Impact with Perfect Day, and former Senior Manager of Global Product Sustainability with Levi Strauss, as she discusses the challenges faced by the apparel and cotton industries in adopting ESG and environmental sustainability goals. For Ms. Schillo, industry metrics, transparency, and a c…
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Antoinette Smith, senior editor/Americas Chemicals and Recycled Polymers at S&P Global Commodity Insights, joins CW editor in chief Rob Westervelt for a discussion of first quarter results in an environment of slowing demand and growing complexity.
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A discussion with Brent Rudolph and Josh Michna at Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever.
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Hear about how Pheasants and Quail Forever helps farmers incorporate biodiversity into their sustainability and environmental conservation efforts. Brent Rudolph, Director of Sustainability Partnerships, and Josh Michna, Precision Agriculture Conservation Specialist, discuss the wide-ranging benefits that come with protecting and improving biodiver…
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Award-Winning Tips, Strategies & Insights From Most Valuable Dealerships
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For this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express, 4 of the top minds in the industry share the mic for a special Most Valuable Dealership panel discussion. Ben Flansburg of LandPro Equipment, Bryan Fehr of Jenner Precision, Jason Leary of Crystal Valley Co-op and Scott Hoober of Hoober Inc. join Precision Farmi…
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The Canola PODcast Episode 7 – The InVigor Demonstration Strip Trial Program| BASF
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Welcome to the 7th episode of the Canola PODcast sponsored by InVigor® hybrid canola from BASF. The Canola PODcast is a series where we discuss useful tips and tools growers can take to the field to help grow successful crops. Today we’re talking about the Demonstration Strip Trial program with Sheldon Toews, with the Technical Service team at BASF…
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Amping Up Weed Control With Carbon Robotics Founder Paul Mikesell
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In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express, contributing editor Dan Crummett goes 1-on-1 with Carbon Robotics founder and CEO Paul Mikesell for a deep dive into the company’s LaserWeeder technology.By Precision Farming Dealer
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Inside The Smart Spraying Collaboration Between AGCO & Bosch BASF Smart Farming
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Precision Farming Dealer contributing editor Dan Crummett catches up with AGCO application product specialist Joe Dimler for a deep-dive into the significance of the collaboration, how the smart spraying system works and when growers and dealers can expect to see it on the market.By Precision Farming Dealer
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Episode 77: Budget 2023: Is this going to become the lobbyist olympics?
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Following the 2023 federal budget release, Jason Switzer and Janet Annesley sat down with Michael Bernstein (Executive Director, Clean Prosperity) to share their reactions and recommendations and reflect on the cleantech investment landscape in Canada vs. the US. Links Referenced - Clean Prosperity's Reaction to the 2023 Federal Budget - Clean Pros…
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Latitude Ag Co-Owners Discuss “Industry-Changing Sprayer Innovation”
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In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express, contributing editor Dan Crummett talks with Ladd McCluskey and Kurt Kamin of Latitude Ag about the company’s Merlin IC System.By Precision Farming Dealer
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Introducing a new cotton innovation with Graham Stewart of Fiber52.
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Hear about some exciting technologies to improve the performance of cotton from Graham Stewart, Executive Vice President at Fiber52 — a company that has developed an innovative prepare for dye (PFD) process that leverages the natural moisture-wicking characteristics of cotton.Using natural techniques, Fiber52’s simplified PFD process enhances cotto…
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Home Grown Drones Keep Watch On Domestic Agriculture
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On this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express, Precision Farming Dealer’s Dan Crummett goes 1-on-1 with Hylio co-founder and CEO Arthur Erickson. Hylio is a Houston area-based company that specializes in the creation of crop spraying drone systems. Although they work with farmers around the world, Erickson sa…
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With star-studded climate drama Extrapolations about to launch on Apple TV, Jason and Leor chat with guest Andrew Robinson (Principal, Sustainability Strategy and Engagement, Green Spark Group) about the ongoing local and global efforts to advance the environmental sustainability of film and TV production. Websites referenced: Wearealbert.org gree…
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Petrochemical challenges Rob Stier, senior lead/global petrochemical analytics at S&P Global Commodity Insights, joins CW editor Rob Westervelt for a look at how global petrochemical makers are coping with the downturn. Stier assesses the state of the sector, what is different about this downturn, the durability of US feedstock advantage, and what …
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