28 - The State of Ag Investing - Russ Tolander, Managing Director - Capital Alliance Corporation / Oaklins

28 - The State of Ag Investing - Russ Tolander, Managing Director - Capital Alliance Corporation / Oaklins

In today's episode of United We Ag, I sit down with Russell Tolander, the managing director for the Dallas based firm Capital Alliance Corporation. Russ and I discuss a little about what makes the ag technology sector such a hot place for venture capital right now before jumping into a webinar put together by Oaklins that highlights the current state of ag investing from all over the world. A global team of investment bankers give us short snapshots from different regions as well as different segments of the agricultural marketplace.

27 - Josh Hooson - Bonsai-En

In this episode of United We Ag, I visit with Joshua Hooson, founder of Bonsai-En and host of the Modern Bonsai podcast. Josh walks us through the intricate details that go into practicing bonsai and how he incorporates different modern horticulture principles into the ancient form of art. Joining me in studio is my brother, Jim, who has been practicing bonsai with Nebraska native trees for the past year. Jim, Josh and I cover everything from how to properly grow a bonsai tree, what resources are out there for people wanting to pick up the hobby and how bonsai can be a great outlet for achieving inner peace and mental relaxation.

26 - Keeping Your Turf grass Green - Dr Cale Bigelow & Gottfried Pessl

Taken from a livestream webinar from the Metos Knows series, this episode brings back Dr Cale Bigelow from Purdue University to talk about some strategies around irrigation and fertility management to keep your turf grass green all throughout the season. Additionally, we are joined by Gottfried Pessl, Founder and CEO of Pessl Instruments. Pessl is an Austrian based IoT company that creates monitoring devices specifically for turf management. Gottfried talks a little about what tools that METOS offers to help golf course superintendents stay ahead of any environmental risks they face throughout the season.

25 - Kyle McMahon - Founder and CEO of Tractor Zoom

On this episode of United We Ag, I get the chance to visit with founder and CEO of Tractor Zoom, Kyle McMahon, in his brand new office in Des Moines, IA. Tractor Zoom has taken the used equipment industry by storm in the past few years as they have created a comprehensive database of almost 500 auctions from around the USA. In doing so, they have empowered farmers from all over to have more visibility of what used equipment is available to them, regardless of location. Additionally, the Iron Comps platform has digested all the auction data and created one of the most accurate databases for assessing the valuation of used equipment available.

24 - Daryl Andersen - Lower Platte North Natural Resources District

On today's episode of United We Ag, I sit down with Daryl Andersen, the Water Resource Manager for the Lower Platte North Natural Resources District in Eastern Nebraska. Daryl and his team work with growers to manage water level and quality throughout their district. With irrigation being such a crucial activity through this area, the Lower Platte North NRD hosts ongoing trainings and certifications around the proper way to manage water usage, fertility, as well as erosion and alternative farming practices. Listen to Daryl explain the role of the NRD as it works with both farmers and the local communities to conduct intuitive research and education around how we can be more efficient with our water supply.