Ag Innovation News Podcast
Latest Episodes
What's Up with Cold Storage in Minnesota?
In this episode, Kim Nesvig, Project and Resource Manager at the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI), and Mike Reiber, Founder/CEO of Axiom, discuss the findings of AURI's Cold Storage Report, including access, geographical availability, su
Climate Change Opportunities for Value-Added Agriculture
In this episode, Ariel Kagan, Climate and Working Lands Program Director at the Minnesota Farmers Union discusses her work supporting farmers and producers, the importance of the Farm Bill, and AURI's Fall Webinar Series on Climate Change Opportunities fo
Agricultural Innovation: Soybean Meal Fertilizer
In this episode, Harold Stanislawski, Business & Industry Development Director at the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI), chats with Mike Reiber, Founder and CEO of Axiom, and Mike Youngerberg, Senior Director of Product Development & Comm
Preventing Food Waste in the Food and Ag Space with Real-time Sensors
In this episode, Jake Simon, Co-Founder and CEO of ConnectedFresh, discusses how his company's off-the-shelf sensors provide 24/7 proactive monitoring to identify and flag issues as soon as they happen or even before they occur, in an effort to reduce foo
'Fueling the Future of Food' with SunOpta
In this episode, Lauren McNamara, Senior Vice President of Business Management at SunOpta, discusses organic and specialty foods, her professional journey in the food space, serving on the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute's Board of Directors,
Summer Cool Down with Victual Ice Cream
In this episode, Paul Kirkman, Co-founder of Victual Ice Cream, discusses unique flavors and gourmet food, connecting with his community, and being part of Crosby, Minnesota's great renaissance.
Lucas and "Cheese Alise" Innovate at Redhead Creamery
In this National Dairy Month episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, Lucas Sjostrom, Co-owner of Redhead Creamery and Executive Director of the Minnesota Milk Producers Association, chats about award-winning cheese, its new distillery, and Cheese Alise
Hurricane Hunter Turned Cheese Maker
In this episode, Deeann Lufkin, Co-owner of CannonBelles Cheese, discusses her journey from Hurricane Hunter to Cheese Maker, utilizing local ingredients, the best coffee shop in town, and dreams of the Minnesota State Fair.
Talking Turkey... in May!
In this episode, Jake Vlaminck, General Manager at Fahlun Farms, talks about turkey production in Minnesota, laser technology, and being part of the Minnesota Agriculture & Rural Leadership Program (MARL).
An Entrepreneurial Journey From Start-up to Shutdown
In this episode, Kat Duvic, an entrepreneur, discusses Social Mixers, LLC's entrepreneurial journey from start-up to shutdown. She shares lessons learned and inspiration gained and previews her next business venture.