Produce Common Sense

In this episode, we talk about how to maximize your Trade Show experience. 

We talk with Ross Nelson, Executive in the Produce & Supply Chain Industry, Business Leader and Produce Advocate.

Trade shows can be a whirlwind of activity. In this episode, we'll share insider tips to help you navigate the trade show floor. From maximizing your booth space and capturing attendee attention to building meaningful ...

In this episode, we discuss the differences and similarities between Ranchers and Farmers. We talk with Jay Doan, a Rancher, and Agropreneur from North Dakota Black Leg Ranch.

Farmers actively cultivate crops through labor-intensive practices like planting, weeding, and harvesting. 

Ranchers raise livestock, primarily cattle, on large tracts of land. While both contribute to the food supply, their methods differ significantly. 

Both s...

In this podcast episode, we delve into the world of soil Bio-Nutrients and uncover the secrets behind Redox Bio-Nutrients' remarkable success in empowering farmers and growers worldwide. Join us as we embark on a journey to Redox headquarters, where we engage in insightful conversations with their experts Darin Moon and John Kelly Redox founders, to unravel the significance of soil Bio-Nutrients in achieving sustainable agricu...

Fair Trade is a term for an arrangement designed to help producers in developing countries achieve sustainable and equitable trade relationships.

The fair trade movement combines the payment of higher prices to exporters with improved social and environmental standards. The movement focuses in particular on commodities, or products that are typically exported from developing countries to developed countries but is also use...

A goal is an objective or target that someone is trying to reach or achieve. The goal is also the end point of a race or something a player is trying to put an object into as part of a game. A goal is an aim or objective you work toward with effort and determination.

We all have many goals in life, I have many in my job, trying to teach people about agriculture, and also in my personal life.

In this episode, I have a conver...

Apples are one of the most valuable fruit crops in the United States. The 2021 apple crop totaled just over 10.5 billion pounds, down 5 million pounds from 2019. 
 
 The United States has 5,000 plus apple producers who grow, on average, 240 million bushels of apples each year. These producers grow the apples on an approximated 322 thousand acres of land.
 
 The utilized apple crop was just over 11 billion pounds.  (...

On October 19th Ann Coulter an American Conservative, media pundit, author, syndicated columnist, and lawyer made a statement on the Social Media platform Twitter.

Ann Tweeted:


“If farmers ran the world, we'd still be sweeping, instead of vacuuming, and washing our clothes in rivers, instead of washing machines.

Why should Americans be forced to subsidize this one industry's refusal to move...

Growing up in a small town has its pros and cons, and all the experiences in a small community may seem insignificant during your childhood, but they can actually play a significant role in shaping how you see the world as an adult.

In this episode I have a talk with Allan Draper, Business Startup Expert about how growing up in a small town can teach you so many important lessons that you will carry with you for the rest of your lif...

Agricultural robots automate slow, repetitive, and dull tasks for farmers, allowing them to focus more on improving overall production yields. Some of the most common robots in agriculture are used for Harvesting, Picking, and Weed Control.

In this episode, I had a talk with  Paul Mikesell CEO and Founder Of Carbon Robotics about Robotics in Agriculture and the Laserweeding Robot which is an innovative, reliable, and susta...

“USA is a nation of immigrants. We are the children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the ones who wanted a better life, the driven ones, the ones who woke up at night hearing that voice telling them that life in that place called America could be better.”

The United States has the highest immigrant population in the world at 50.6 million (as of mid-2020), which equates to approximately 15.3% of the total U.S. population ...

Supply chain management is an essential part of business success. How well a company manages this process can directly translate into increased revenues. 

COVID Has disrupted supply chains around the world. But they’ve also been a vital lifeline to support the response, keeping essential supplies like food and other key necessities flowing where they’re needed most. There’s no doubt that the pandemic has tested the ingenuity, resili...

 “AgTech” is an emerging economic sector that has the potential to completely reshape global agriculture, dramatically increasing the productivity of the agriculture system while reducing the environmental and social costs of current ag production practices.

Agriculture Technology  is the use of technology in agriculture, horticulture, and aquaculture with the aim of improving yield, efficiency and profitability for farm m...

How do you reach the next level in your career?

Most of us want to grow our careers, in some capacity. Perhaps moving up the ladder means more financial freedom, or a different social standing, or even a more fulfilling and challenging role. Whatever the reason, we all want to expand our knowledge, learn something new, prove our worth and progress our careers. 

But with strong competition for jobs in the construction and in...

The amount of moisture available at the different growth stages can affect how well the plants grow, their resistance to disease, and the yield of the crop. So farmers need to manage when they irrigate just as much as when they harvest!

In areas that have irregular precipitation, irrigation improves crop growth and quality. By allowing farmers to grow crops on a consistent schedule, irrigation also creates more reliable fo...

The amount of moisture available at the different growth stages can affect how well the plants grow, their resistance to disease, and the yield of the crop. So farmers need to manage when they irrigate just as much as when they harvest!

In areas that have irregular precipitation, irrigation improves crop growth and quality. By allowing farmers to grow crops on a consistent schedule, irrigation also creates more reliable fo...