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Ag Emerge Podcast

Hosted by Monte Bottens
Soil Health
Regenerative Agriculture
Agriculture
Cover Crops
Sustainable Agriculture
Haney Soil Test
Sustainable Farming Practices
Water Management
Microbial Activity
Regenerative Practices
Mental Health
Sustainable Farming
Corn
Sustainability
Interdisciplinary Research
Community Support
Integrated Pest Management
Soybeans
Suicide Prevention
Nutrient Dynamics

Soil health, regenerative practices, and emerging technology — The AgEmerge Podcast. Join our host, Monte Bottens, as he engages with guests from diverse agriculture interests to discuss experiences, practices and scalable applications for any operation. Tune in to new episodes every other Tuesday to regenerate your ideas, soil, crops, livestock and livelihood. ag-emerge ag emerge

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The future of ag tech is here—aimable, precise, and radically more efficient. Gabe Sibley and Curtis Garner reveal how they’ve built Verdant Robotics platform to target weeds and pests with pinpoint accuracy but also transforms how farms scout, analy... more

A tech entrepreneur turned regenerative farmer is rewriting the future of agriculture. Chris Baggott, a serial entrepreneur behind Salesforce's pioneering marketing platform and innovative food ventures, shares how his journey from Silicon Valley to ... more

Steve Groff continues to provide agricultural thought leadership. Sure, he's an author, speaker, farmer and recently claimed himself as a bird nerd. But one of Steve's hallmark accomplishments, is developing and promoting the tillage radish. Hailing ... more

Most farms struggle with dust, inefficiency, and labor shortages—but Tyler Niday of Bonsai Robotics reveals how AI-driven machinery is changing the game by transforming existing equipment into autonomous workhorses. Inspired by biology, Bonsai Roboti... more

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Gabe Sibley
Co-founder and CEO of Verdant Robotics
Verdant Robotics
Episode: AgEmerge Podcast 193 with Verdant Robotics
Curtis Garner
Co-founder of Verdant Robotics
Verdant Robotics
Episode: AgEmerge Podcast 193 with Verdant Robotics
Chris Baggott
Technology entrepreneur and regenerative farmer; co-founder of ExactTarget, founder of Cluster Truck, owner of Tyner Pond Farm
Tyner Pond Farm; Cluster Truck; ExactTarget
Episode: AgEmerge Podcast 192 with Chris Baggott
Steve Groff
Farmer from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; author and pioneer in no-till, cover crops, and regenerative agriculture
Groff Family Farms / Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Episode: AgEmerge Podcast 191 with Steve Groff
Tyler Niday
Founder/CEO of Bonsai Robotics
Bonsai Robotics
Episode: AgEmerge Podcast 190 Bonsai Robotics and Tyler Niday
Jason Mauck
Landscape contractor turned relay/relay-cropping farmer and innovator in relay alley cropping
Self-employed/farmer advocating relay cropping
Episode: AgEmerge Podcast 189 with Jason Mauck
Dr. Natalie Sturm
Dakota Lakes Research Farm Manager
Dakota Lakes Research Farm
Episode: AgEmerge Podcast 188 with Natalie Sturm
Matt Griggs
Fifth generation farmer, Griggs Farms TN
Griggs Farms TN
Episode: AgEmerge Podcast 187 with Matt Griggs
Lisa Kissing Kucek
Cover crop breeder, USDA Agricultural Research Service
USDA ARS
Episode: AgEmerge Podcast 186 with Dr Lisa Kissing Kucek

Host

Monte Bottens
Host of the AgEmerge Podcast, introduces episodes and leads interview

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Good info

    Episode 009 was very good and made many good points. Unfortunately, it will probably fall on deaf ears. Oh well, we’ve gotta try or else nothing will change

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occasionally critiques industry norms in a constructive way.
Insightful discussions with practical farming takeaways.
Long-form format gives space for real-world detail and nuance.
Guest line-up balances science with on-farm experience.

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AgEmerge Podcast 192 with Chris Baggott
Q: Tell us your story and how you got started in tech and especially that transition to regenerative agriculture.
Chris describes a path from data-driven marketing and startups in Indianapolis to building Cluster Truck and ultimately dedicating himself to regenerative farming at Tyner Pond Farm, emphasizing friction reduction, direct-to-consumer models, and storytelling about nutrition and place as the bridge between technology and sustainable agriculture.
AgEmerge Podcast 177 with Gabe Brown
Q: How do you view the role of subsidies and government programs in your operation?
Gabe argues that many subsidies distort incentives and push production in directions that may conflict with regenerative goals; he also notes it can be possible to profit without them, albeit with challenges in certain regions.
AgEmerge Podcast 177 with Gabe Brown
Q: What has been the hardest Regen principle to adopt and why?
The biggest challenge has been maintaining a living root as long as possible and ensuring diverse cover crops can overwinter, given local climate constraints and seasonal windows.
AgEmerge Podcast 184 with Dr. Michael McNeill | The Saga of Soggy Sauerkraut
Q: How does epigenetics tie into real-world farming decisions and crop adaptation?
Epigenetics describes how environment can switch genes on or off, affecting offspring adaptation; this concept helps explain why crops and livestock respond differently when moved to new environments and supports strategies that consider environment-driven gene expression.
AgEmerge Podcast 184 with Dr. Michael McNeill | The Saga of Soggy Sauerkraut
Q: Tell us about the quantitative genetics focus and why it's important for farming today.
Dr. McNeill explains that quantitative genetics looks at how multiple gene blocks interact to influence traits like protein production in plants, which helps explain complex responses to environmental changes and informs breeding strategies.

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The show centers on soil health, regenerative agriculture, and emerging farming technology, featuring long-form conversations with practitioners, researchers, and industry innovators. Topics routinely cover cover crops, no-till systems, nutrient management, farm profitability, and practical deployments of tech like drones, autonomous equipment, and precision irrigation. Guests come from farms, universities, government programs, and ag tech companies, offering actionable insights, case studies, and policy context. The format tends to be in-depth, with a strong practitioner lens and a willingness to critique industry norms, explore new solutions, and discuss scaling practices for real-world operations.

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1. Gabe Sibley
2. Curtis Garner
3. Chris Baggott
4. Steve Groff
5. Tyler Niday
6. Jason Mauck
7. Dr. Natalie Sturm
8. Matt Griggs

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