Best Northamerica Podcasts (2024)

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G&O global roundup 16:55

14d ago16:55

16:55

The RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness global grains and oilseeds team is back with an update on what’s driving global markets and trade this summer.

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Changes keep coming – A look at grain & oilseed markets across the globe 55:32

3M ago55:32

55:32

Tune in as Rabobank's global team of grain & oilseed analysts join Global Strategist Steve Nicholson for their quarterly review of global G&O markets.

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Chaos or clutter? 25:51

7M ago25:51

25:51

2023 ends and 2024 begins with an unusual number of unknowns in commodity markets and across the industry. RaboResearch grain & oilseed analysts Steve Nicholson, Andrick Payen, and Owen Wagner sort through the clutter and try to bring order to the year-end jumble. In the second half of the episode, Steve talks to Brazil-based RaboResearch farm inpu…

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Worldwide wrap-up 1:00:03

7M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

Global Strategist for Grains & Oilseeds Steve Nicholson polls his colleagues around the globe for their thoughts on the biggest developments in the sector this year and what to watch for in the year ahead.

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Farm Input-palooza 18:32

8M ago18:32

18:32

RaboResearch analysts Doriana Milenkova and Cindy van Rijswick attended Agritechnica, the massive equipment and farm input show in Hanover, Germany, this November. In this episode, RaboResearch Global Sector Strategist for Grains & Oilseeds Steve Nicholson gets a travelogue of the big show and the pulse of the sector from his colleagues.…

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Make it Relational with Filip Tkaczyk 46:08

8M ago46:08

46:08

On this episode, Matt talks with Filip Tkaczyk of the Raven's Roots Naturalist school about how we as naturalists can make our practice more relational. We might say that the relational approach means being able to step back and appreciate the connections between species and within natural communities. This is a great skill/mindset for broadening o…

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Tying up loose ends 38:29

9M ago38:29

38:29

There’s a lot to talk about in the row crop world this fall. In this month's episode, RaboResearch grain & oilseed strategist Steve Nicholson speaks with analysts Andrick Payen and Owen Wagner to hash out some hot topics.

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Talking Prices…and a Whole Lot More 41:36

10M ago41:36

41:36

Fall is here, and conversations turn to yields and prices for corn and soybeans. The question isn’t just what the US crop will be but how it will fare relative to demand and yields on a global scale. Join RaboResearch grains & oilseeds analysts Steve Nicholson, Owen Wagner, and Andrick Payen for their monthly roundtable conversation on the US row c…

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The Heuristics Corner 35:07

10M ago35:07

35:07

On this episode, Matt and Stefan discuss the benefits of using and understanding heuristics as a naturalist. Recorded in the middle of hurricane Lee in September 2023! Stories of crabbing, birding and tracking from Stefan's recent adventures found herein, as well. Intro music "Special Place" by Jazzdrip. With Permission. email: naturalisticspod@gma…

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New England Specialist Eval Recap 2023 38:28

11M ago38:28

38:28

On this episode, Sophie and Matt discuss the Specialist Track and Sign Evaluation conducted by Tracker Certifiction North America in New England 2023. Overall impressions and takeaways, as well as specific questions are discussed. Whether you are new to tracking or a seasoned vet there is always something new to learn on one of these evaluations. I…

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It’s a Wild World 51:11

12M ago51:11

51:11

The RaboResearch team spans the globe, providing local analysis that adds up to a nuanced picture of the global grains and oilseeds market. In this episode, RaboResearch Global Sector Strategist for G&O Steve Nicholson talks to analysts from around the world to get perspectives on what’s going on behind the headlines – from rain in China to the Bla…

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After the Storm – The Fertilizer Industry Charts Its Path After Disruption 29:30

1y ago29:30

29:30

RaboResearch Farm Inputs Analysts Sam Taylor and Doriana Milenkova join Global Grain & Oilseed Sector Strategist Steve Nicholson to recap the International Fertilizer Association's Global Markets Conference in London and what they heard from manufacturers and other industry experts. Plus, will developments in the Black Sea grain agreement change th…

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Blue Sky Blues 27:51

1y ago27:51

27:51

Dry weather made for a good planting season, but now drought conditions have growers on edge waiting for just-in-time rain showers across nearly the entire US grain belt. How will markets react? Plus, what’s going on with the US-Mexico trade dispute, and will the Black Sea Grain Initiative survive even more instability in Russia?…

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Wide World of Grain 46:10

1y ago46:10

46:10

RaboResearch Global Strategist for Grains & Oilseeds Steve Nicholson takes us along a series of conversations with RaboResearch's G&O analysts from around the world. Listen in to get insights into the issues affecting farmers and markets around the globe.

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Uncertainty, More Than the Weather, Clouds Planting Season 37:55

1y ago37:55

37:55

There’s a lot to talk about in the row crop world as planting season in the US Grain Belt gets underway. Global strategist Steve Nicholson and analysts Andrick Payen and Owen Wagner cover China's market moves, uncertainty about the Black Sea grain agreement, soil conditions and drought concerns, the market outlooks for corn, soy, cotton, and wheat,…

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Regional Banks Caught in a Storm 28:45

1+ y ago28:45

28:45

Regional bank failures roiled financial markets in a scene that might seem far from the fields of row crop farmers. But stormy weather in any part of the market can cloud the picture for producers. Senior Market Strategist Christian Lawrence joins Global Sector Strategist Steve Nicholson and Grains & Oilseeds Senior Analysts Andrick Payen and Owen …

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Around the Row Crop World 49:29

1+ y ago49:29

49:29

Listen in as RaboResearch Grains & Oilseeds Global Sector Strategist Steve Nicholson polls his global colleagues on global markets and local developments around the world, from logistical challenges in Brazil to wet weather in Australia and restrictions on GMO corn imports to Mexico.

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Soaring Sustainably: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Opens a New Runway for Soy 16:52

1+ y ago16:52

16:52

Sustainability concerns are mainstream in many supply chains and can be an opportunity for the farmers near the beginning of those chains. RaboResearch Senior Grains & Oilseeds Analyst Owen Wagner explains how sustainable aviation fuel fits into the landscape of soy demand. Ryan Findlay from the Rabo Carbon Bank talks about how farmers can be a par…

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World Ag Expo: Living on Tulare Time 13:42

1+ y ago13:42

13:42

The World Ag Expo in Tulare, California is just about here. In this episode, RaboResearch analysts David Magaña (tree nuts & specialty crops) and Lucas Fuess (dairy) talk about what's on their minds and what they're tracking in their respective sectors as they pack their bags for Tulare.

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A New Year in G&O 39:26

1+ y ago39:26

39:26

Rabobank Global Grains & Oilseeds Strategist Steve Nicholson talks with North America G&O Analysts Andrick Payen and Owen Wagner about USDA numbers and the health of the Brazilian soy crop before diving into what they're expecting – and not expecting – to see in 2023.

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What’s Making the Grain & Oilseed World Go 'Round? 39:54

1+ y ago39:54

39:54

Join Global Grain & Oilseed Strategist Steve Nicholson as he leads RaboResearch’s G&O analysts from around the world in a lively conversation about what’s animating the sector in their regions and what’s driving the global dynamics of the G&O market.

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Preventing the Vancouver Island Marmot form going extinct 40:00

2y ago40:00

40:00

The Vancouver Island Marmot is designated Critically Endangered under the Canadian Species At Risk Act and the Toronto Zoo (and their partners) are making sure that the cute marmots increase in a population where they would be no longer considered endangered. Stacy Soh, zookeeper at the Toronto Zoo, joins me on the podcast to tell you why she loves…

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Summer Swoon 29:27

2y ago29:27

29:27

RaboReseach Grains & Oilseeds Global Strategist Steve Nicholson discusses the current state of grain markets with Grains & Oilseeds Analyst Andrick Payen. Farm Inputs Analyst Sam Taylor joins for a conversation about where the inputs market might go next spring.

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The Black-Footed Ferret conservation program at the Toronto Zoo 37:15

2y ago37:15

37:15

The Toronto Zoo is working to help protect the critically endangered Black-Footed Ferret from going extinct in the wild through a breeding program. Yeshy Beyersbergen joins me on the podcast to tell us about the program that raises the ferrets at the Zoo with the goal of releasing them into the wild to add to the population in North America. Yeshy …

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Why the Toronto Zoo is excited for the Jane Goodall Act 38:28

2y ago38:28

38:28

The Jane Goodall Act will revolutionize animal welfare in institutions by revealing how accredited zoos, like the Toronto Zoo, prioritize animal welfare and conservation of their animals compared to roadside zoos and private owners of exotic animals such as big cats (tigers, lions, etc.), primates, and other animals that require trained zookeepers,…

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Find out about the new baby Sumatran orangutan at the Toronto Zoo 38:43

2y ago38:43

38:43

Every time there is a new edition to the Toronto Zoo, the staff is very proud to speak about it. Today is no different. Amanda Caroll joins me on the podcast to discuss the journey to the birth of the new Sumatran orangutan at the Zoo. We discuss the pregnancy, birth, and how well Sekali (the mother) is taking care of her new bundle of joy.…

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An Unsettled Picture in the Grains & Oilseeds World 25:28

2y ago25:28

25:28

RaboResearch Global G&O Strategist Steve Nicholson and RaboResearch Analyst Andrick Payen discuss an extra volatile picture in G&O. From war in Ukraine to weather in the US grain belt, many factors are pushing prices. Farm Inputs Analyst Sam Taylor gives an update on where the inputs market could go as supply challenges drag on.…

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Protecting Turtles at the Toronto Zoo 39:37

2y ago39:37

39:37

This episode is all about turtle conservation as every May 23rd we celebrate World Turtle Day. Donnell Gasbarrini joins me on the podcast to discuss the status of turtles around the world as well as the Toronto Zoo’s efforts to help protect turtles through their Adopt-A-Pond program (and app) and the Headstart program to help save the Blanding's tu…

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How the Toronto Zoo is Going Net Zero 54:37

2y ago54:37

54:37

The Toronto Zoo has always been a conservation driven organization, where many of the initiatives started by the staff to reduce their impact on the surrounding environment and this is why I was not surprised when Kyla Greenham, Manager of Conservation and the Environment at the Zoo, told me about the release of their new program TZ Net0, a program…

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Studying the behaviour of Juno the polar bear 39:51

2+ y ago39:51

39:51

Sophie De Vos joins me on the podcast to discuss her study on the behaviour of Juno, the polar bear, to ensure that the bear is doing well. Sophie is an undergraduate student from the Netherlands who flew over to the Toronto Zoo to study Juno on an overseas internship. Sophie recounts her journey from the Netherlands and how she is adapting to Cana…

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