Best Midwestern Securities Podcasts (2024)

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Planting the Seeds of Innovation 1:00:30

27d ago1:00:30

1:00:30

In this episode, Dr. Niklaus Grunwald, Research Plant Pathologist with the Horticultural Crops Disease and Pest Management Research Unit with the USDA Agricultural Research Service, joins host Matt Kasson for an engaging conversation about emerging phytophthora diseases, the importance of interdisciplinary research and collaboration in addressing g…

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Understanding the Role Trusts Play In Community Banking Today 35:35

2M ago35:35

35:35

In this episode of Banking on Growth, Michael Graham, President of Midwestern Securities, sits down with Loyd Pohl from Pohl Consulting and Training to explore the intricacies of trust services in community banking. Loyd shares insights drawn from his extensive experience in the trust and banking industry, providing valuable perspectives on the cha…

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Chaos in the Clinic 47:28

2M ago47:28

47:28

In this episode, Dr. Romina Gazis, Associate Professor of Plant Pathology and Director of the Plant Diagnostic Clinic at the University of Florida, joins host Matt Kasson for an engaging conversation about growing up in Peru, her love of mycology and fungal diseases, and her tireless work to diagnose and manage tropical fruit diseases in Florida. S…

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How M&A/Mergers and Acquisitions Can Help Community Banks Stay Sustainable 37:01

2M ago37:01

37:01

Join us as we discuss the top challenges facing community banks today, from regulatory pressures to technological disruption, and how these factors influence strategic decisions around M&A. With a focus on transparency and understanding, we delve into the nuances of buyer's and seller's markets, exploring how capital position, market dynamics, and …

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The Role of Technology in Community Bank Wealth Management: Enhancing Efficiency & Client Experience 26:38

3M ago26:38

26:38

In our latest episode of Banking on Growth, we're diving deep into the transformative power of technology in community financial institution wealth management. Join us as we explore how advancements in tech are reshaping financial planning, making it more personalized and efficient than ever before. Midwestern Securities is a reputable independent …

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Plant Pathology 101 34:21

3M ago34:21

34:21

In this episode, Dr. Mannon Gallegly, centenarian and Professor Emeritus of Plant Pathology at West Virginia University, joins host Matt Kasson for an engaging conversation about Mannon’s storied 80+ year career as a plant pathologist. Dr. Gallegly shares stories of working alongside Wood Food Prize recipient John S. Niederhauser and Nobel laureate…

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Community Banking Wealth Management Forecast 2024 45:55

4M ago45:55

45:55

In this special episode, Cassie Taraboletti, CFP®, Executive Vice President & COO of Midwestern, sits down with Michael Graham, CFP®, President of Midwestern Securities. Together, Cassie and Michael dive deep into the evolution of wealth management in the banking space, exploring the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for community financi…

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Soilborne in the U.S.A. 43:32

4M ago43:32

43:32

In this episode, join host Matt Kasson as he engages in a conversation with Dr. Megan McCaghey, Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Minnesota. Dr. McCaghey shares insights into her career journey shaped by agriculture, the deliberate choice to pursue a master's degree before a PhD, and he…

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Get to Know Our New VP of Business Development 35:38

5M ago35:38

35:38

This week, we’re back on YouTube for another episode of “Banking on Growth” to meet our new Vice President of Business Development, Anne Schutt! Join us as we discuss the key differences between big banks and community financial institutions, what banks look for in financial advisors, and how to take your retail wealth management and investment ser…

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Spurring Onward: Confessions of a Midwestern Plant Pathologist 51:10

5M ago51:10

51:10

In the season 4 premier of Plantopia, new host Matt Kasson, associate professor of forest pathology and mycology at West Virginia University, talks to Dr. Jim Bradeen, season 2 and 3 host of Plantopia, professor of plant pathology, and associate vice president at Colorado State University Spur Campus. The two discussed what interested Jim in plant …

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A Perfect Trifecta: A Plant Health Career in Government, Academia and the Private Sector 39:50

6M ago39:50

39:50

In this episode, Dr. Rubella Goswami, director for the Plant Protection Division at USDA’s-National Institute of Food and Agriculture, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about her vast career in plant pathology, how a global perspective influenced her career, transitioning from academia to industry, the challenges for women in science, and advice for y…

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Creating a Cherished Culture Through Purpose Driven Leadership 35:32

6M ago35:32

35:32

Midwestern Securities is a reputable independent broker/dealer and Registered Investment Advisory firm owned and operated by community bankers and financial professionals. With a strong track record of delivering personalized attention and financial advisor coaching that helps community financial institutions take their investment services division…

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Plant Health is a Global Affair 26:50

7M ago26:50

26:50

In this episode, recorded live at the 12th International Congress of Plant Pathology in Lyon, France, Dr. Yong-Hwan Lee, president of the International Society for Plant Pathology, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about global plant health, his career in plant pathology, opportunities and challenges facing the industry, academic leadership, internati…

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Marketing and Promoting Wealth Management Services in a Community Bank: Reaching the Right Audience 34:30

8M ago34:30

34:30

"Banking on Growth" is back again, and now, we discuss key marketing insights with Dr. Maribeth Kuzmeski, PhD, President of Red Zone Marketing. Join us as we learn marketing strategies for wealth management services within community banks. Don’t miss this episode that can help your financial institution's outreach with invaluable advice on connecti…

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Making a Big WAVE in Food Security 30:01

8M ago30:01

30:01

In this episode, recorded live at the 12th International Congress Of Plant Pathology in Lyon, France, Dr. Justin Pita, Executive Director for the West African Virus Epidemiology (WAVE) for Food Security, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about plant health opportunities and challenges throughout the 10 countries represented by the WAVE, his career in …

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Creating A Community Financial Oasis - A Holistic Approach to Banking and Wealth Management 37:56

9M ago37:56

37:56

Welcome to a transformative episode of "Banking on Growth," presented by Midwestern Securities and hosted by Michael Graham, CFP®. Join the conversation with Fairfield National Bank's leaders—Luke Harl, VP of Asset Management; Jonathon Farmer, CPA, MBA, Vice President of Tax and Accounting; and Rich Montgomery, Chief Risk Officer and Trust Officer—…

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Saying “Yes” to Mungbeans and Multi-disciplinarity 36:41

9M ago36:41

36:41

In this episode, Evelyn Planter Heidt, a masters student in both plant pathology and entomology at Iowa State University, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about her passions, goals and impact in plant pathology. The two chat about her career journey in the field; her involvement in the World Food Prize; her ongoing research on mung beans, …

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Understanding the Biggest Challenges For Community Banks in Illinois and How To Overcome Them 32:05

9M ago32:05

32:05

In this episode of Banking on Growth, we sit down with a distinguished guest, Kraig Lounsberry, President and CEO of the Community Bankers Association of Illinois. Together, we delve deep into the world of community banking within the dynamic landscape of Illinois. Kraig shares invaluable insights into the most pressing challenges faced by communit…

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One Health, One Epic Conference (ICPP Edition) 32:02

10M ago32:02

32:02

In this episode, recorded live at the 12th International Congress Of Plant Pathology in Lyon, France, Mathias Choquer, co-chair of ICCP23, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about this year's event, the French Society of Plant Pathology, reasons why early career professionals should get involved in their societies, his research into the gray mold fungu…

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Understanding the Biggest Challenges For Community Banks in Kentucky and How To Overcome Them 48:46

10M ago48:46

48:46

Welcome to another enriching episode of "Banking on Growth," presented by Midwestern Securities. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of community banking as we sit down with esteemed guest Ballard W. Cassady Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of the Kentucky Bankers Association. Join us as we gain invaluable insights into the formi…

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Developing a Successful Sales Strategy for Your Wealth Management Division 24:38

11M ago24:38

24:38

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Banking on Growth. In this episode, entitled: Developing a Successful Sales Strategy for Your Wealth Management Division, we sit down with an industry-leading sales professional who shares invaluable insights on how community banks can develop a successful sales strategy within their wealth management divisio…

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Plant Health from the Ground Up 38:27

11M ago38:27

38:27

In this episode, Dr. Prasanna Kankanala, director of research and development at Trace Genomics, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about her career in plant pathology. The two chat about her career journey in the field, the advantages of having a career in industry, some of the most common misperceptions of industry careers in plant patholo…

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Expect more for your Wealth Management Division, and get it! – One Community Bank's Story 41:17

11M ago41:17

41:17

Banking on Growth empowers community banks to dream bigger, expect more, and ultimately achieve outstanding client results. By sharing our clients' perspectives and experiences, we hope to inspire and guide other community banks on their own journeys toward excellence in wealth management. This episode sees Mike interview Christopher Gavin, Preside…

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Banking on Growth #2: Small but Mighty - One Community Bank's Success Story 28:20

12M ago28:20

28:20

In this captivating episode of "Banking on Growth," join host Mike Graham as he sits down with Brian Boggs, President of Table Grove State Bank, and Josh Miller, Financial Advisor from TGSB Financial Services. Discover the inspiring success story of this small but mighty community bank, as Brian and Josh share their triumphs, challenges, and innova…

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West Wing Confidential: Tales of a Career in Mycology 33:57

1y ago33:57

33:57

In this episode, Dr. Mary Palm, former National Mycologist with USDA APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about her career in mycology. The two chat about her career journey in mycology, her passion for fungi, her impactful career with USDA APHIS and the influential people she met along the way, the skill…

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The Role of Investment Advisory Services in the Banking Industry 39:20

1y ago39:20

39:20

Welcome to the first episode of "Banking on Growth," where we interview Midwestern Securities president and the show's future host, Michael Graham. Let's join him in exploring the crucial role of wealth management services in the banking industry. With his expertise, Michael dives into their investment program, financial planning, and the immense v…

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No Stowaways: The Science of International Seed Trade and Plant Health 31:37

1y ago31:37

31:37

In this episode, Ric Dunkle, PhD, Senior Director of Seed Health and Trade for the American Seed Trade Association, joins host Jim Bradeen for an engaging conversation about seed quality and research. The two chat about Ric's career journey in seed pathology, seed pathogens and microbes, international seed trade, the importance of the American Seed…

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Collecting Samples, Bridging Silos: Plant Diagnostics and the NPDN 42:21

1y ago42:21

42:21

In this episode, Dr. Carrie Harmon, an extension specialist in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, joins host Jim Bradeen for a fun conversation about plant diagnostics. The two chat about recommended standards of diagnostic validation for reference collections, how she got her…

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On the Right Footing 35:11

1y ago35:11

35:11

In this episode, Febina Mathew, an associate professor of Plant Pathology at North Dakota State University, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about her career in plant pathology. The two chat about her journey, the importance of practical research, making research decisions, the future of plant pathology, mentorship, and even some dance poi…

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When Research Goes Up In Smoke 35:56

1+ y ago35:56

35:56

In this episode, Dr. Jason Smith, Professor of Forest Pathology at the School of Forest, Fisheries & Geomatics Sciences at the University of Florida, joins host Jim Bradeen for an engaging conversation about Pyroaerobiology - the aerosolization and transport of viable microbial life by wildland fire. The two chat about his research in the field, hi…

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A Feeling for the Organism: Perspectives on a Career in Plant Pathology 32:10

1+ y ago32:10

32:10

In this episode, Dr. Jan Leach, the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Agriculture and a University Distinguished Professor at Colorado State University, joins host Jim Bradeen for an engaging conversation about careers in plant pathology. The two chat about the importance of mentorship, working internationally, research, and how to get …

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The Science Behind Healthy Christmas Trees 51:20

1+ y ago51:20

51:20

In this episode, Gary Chastagner, a professor of plant pathology and an extension specialist in the Department of Plant Pathology at Washington State University, joins host Jim Bradeen for a timely conversation about the science behind Christmas trees. The two chat about his initial interests in plant pathology, his research specific to Christmas t…

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Graduate student professional development, industry careers, and plant defense 39:12

1+ y ago39:12

39:12

In this episode, Dr. Karen Ferreira da Silva, Field Scientist at Corteva Agrisciences, joins host Jim Bradeen for a candid conversation about her perspectives in plant pathology.The two chat about her career journey to plant pathology, her unique PhD research on plant responses to biotic challenges and her experimental approach, and leadership deve…

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The Science of Plant Pathology and Indigenous Ways of Knowing 41:30

1+ y ago41:30

41:30

In this episode, Dr. Hanareia Ehau-Taumaunu, postdoctoral scientist at Bioprotection Aotearoa and Plant and Food Research, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about her perspectives as an Indigenous woman and a scientist.The two chat about Indigenous ways of knowing, what shaped her career path, and her research on phyllosphere composition. S…

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Small RNAs: From Plant/Microbe Interactions to COVID Vaccines 48:36

1+ y ago48:36

48:36

In this episode, Juliana Gonzalez-Tobon from Cornell University, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about her research on small non-coding RNAs and the role they play in regulating plant pathogen interactions. The two also discuss her social media presence and what she's doing to fight COVID misinformation and raise the profile of science communication…

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Brains Like to Think 32:50

2y ago32:50

32:50

In this episode, recorded live at Plant Health 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. Leonor Leandro professor in the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology at the Iowa State University, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about her passion for teaching, her unique approach to the classroom and team-based learning (TBL), and her insights in plant…

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Leveraging the Social Sciences for Greater Plant Health 39:46

2y ago39:46

39:46

In this episode, Sara García Figuera , agricultural engineer, plant pathologist and agri-business consultant for Prospero & Partners, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about social sciences and its impact on plant health. The two chat about her career path, her research on Huanglongbing, collective action, and the importance of mentorship. …

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APS Leadership: Unified Vision Even in Times of Change 32:56

2y ago32:56

32:56

In this episode, recorded live at Plant Health 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, outgoing APS president Dr. Amy Charkowski, and incoming APS president Ron Walcott, join host Jim Bradeen for an engaging conversation wrapped around serving the APS membership, challenges of leading during times of change, and advice for others looking to move up in th…

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Of Peeps and People…and Plant Pathology 37:00

2y ago37:00

37:00

In this episode, Matthew Kasson, associate professor of forest pathology and mycology at West Virginia University, joins host Jim Bradeen for an engaging conversation wrapped around SciComm and a viral experiment involving injecting Peeps with certain types of fungi. The two also get personal, discussing mental health issues in academia; the respon…

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When plant health meets human health: Is agriculture contributing to the rise of antibiotic-resistant human pathogens? 36:10

2y ago36:10

36:10

In this episode, Marin Talbot Brewer, Fungal enthusiast and professor of mycology and plant pathology at the University of Georgia, joins host Jim Bradeen for an in-depth conversation about plant pathogenic fungi and emerging crop diseases. The two discuss her research of population biology of emerging fungal diseases in plants and people; the disc…

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Rising to the Occasion: Moving Up Through the Plant Pathology Industry 28:17

2y ago28:17

28:17

In this episode, Don Mathre, Professor Emeritus at Montana State University and veteran plant pathologist, joins host Jim Bradeen and provides his perspective on our field. He talks about his vast career; the rationale behind California’s One-Variety Law and the ‘political side’ of plant pathology; advice for young professionals just entering the f…

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Insights on Streak Mosaic Virus and Its Impact on Cereal Crops 37:40

2y ago37:40

37:40

In this episode, Uta McKelvy, Associate Extension Specialist Plant Pathology at Montana State University, joins host Jim Bradeen for a fascinating discussion about her passion for plants and how they fit into the environment. The two discuss streak mosaic virus and its implications on wheat and other cereal crops; the challenges and opportunities o…

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Season 2 Coming Soon! 1:07

2y ago1:07

1:07

New host. New guests. Same great topics! Season 2 of Plantopia launches June 2022.By The American Phytopathological Society (APS)

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Robotics Revolution: Part 2 23:46

3+ y ago23:46

23:46

Phytopatholobot & scouting from space Special Guests: Katie Gold and Yu Jiang.By The American Phytopathological Society (APS)

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Robotics Revolution: Part 1 36:57

3+ y ago36:57

36:57

A quiet revolution is underway in agriculture. Special Guests: Gary Wishnatzki and Lance Cadle-Davidson.By The American Phytopathological Society (APS)

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Cranberries 25:26

3+ y ago25:26

25:26

Where do they come from? Are they really grown in water? Which pathogens are vying to ruin your Thanksgiving dinner? What challenges do cranberry growers face and what exactly is Ocean Spray? Special Guests: Erika Saalau Rojas and Leslie Holland.By The American Phytopathological Society (APS)

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Resist! 36:12

3+ y ago36:12

36:12

Microscopic battlefields, how plants resist pathogens, and how far we’ve come in understanding the strategies employed by both sides in this conflict. Special Guest: Shavannor Smith.By The American Phytopathological Society (APS)

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For the Greater Good...of Wine 27:44

3+ y ago27:44

27:44

From education on the dangers of "suitcase" plant material, to creating islands of habitat for beneficial insects, to the collective agreement on a set of rules by which crops can be produced in a more sustainable fashion; it all works better when we look out for each other. Special Guest: Stephanie Bolton. Links: Vine Mealybug Biocontrol in Vineya…

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A Distinct Amount of Human Suffering 32:41

3+ y ago32:41

32:41

If you thought that human misery due to plant diseases was only from our distant past, that our technology has placed us beyond the reach of plague and famine, then you have not kept up to date on Phytopthora infestans. Special Guests: Bill Fry and Nina Zidack. Sponsored By: Conviron:By The American Phytopathological Society (APS)

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The Future Looks Bright 31:24

4y ago31:24

31:24

We turn to photobiology for answers on how to produce healthier crops. Special Guests: Arne Stensvand and Mark Rea. Sponsored By: Conviron: Links: Cornell Chronicle — UV light may be ripe to replace chemicals in fungus fight Appellation Cornell — Research Focus: The Potential of Light Treatments to Suppress Certain Plant Pathogens and Pests…

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