From the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative at NC State comes a podcast that takes a 360° view of emerging agriculture technologies. Join the host, N.C. PSI Executive Director Adrian Percy as he speaks with academic researchers, industry experts, growers, producers, Extension specialists, and others in the agtech community.
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Soil Microbes and Crop Resilience with Dr. Amy Grunden (00:17:01)
Dr. Amy Grunden, professor of microbiology at NC State University, discusses how soil biology and plant–microbe interactions play a critical role in crop resilience under heat, drought, and other clim...
Using Biologicals to Tackle Resistance and Protect Global Food Systems (00:13:09)
Dr. Louise Thatcher of CSIRO shares insights into how biological crop protection tools are helping address resistance challenges and support more resilient food systems. The discussion highlights the ...
Microbes at Work: Nature-Based Crop Protection in Action (00:14:00)
Isabel Vercauteren, CEO and co-founder of Aphea Bio, shares how microbes are being harnessed to create new biocontrol and biostimulant solutions for agriculture. She explains how Aphea Bio’s advanced ...
Science in Sequence: How RNAi is Transforming Crop Health (00:13:45)
GreenLight Biosciences’ CCO Mark Singleton explains how RNA interference (RNAi) technology is opening a new pathway for sustainable crop protection. Learn how RNAi works, why it offers a highly target...
Molecular Precision: Micropeptides and the Next Wave of Biologicals (00:18:54)
CTO Mikael Courbot shares how Micropep is harnessing plant-derived micropeptides —tiny, naturally occurring molecules designed with AI and advanced modeling — to precisely target weeds and diseases. L...
Field Tested, Fully Charged: Monarch’s Electric Tractor Breakthrough (00:17:11)
Chris Whitney, Chief Digital Officer at Monarch Tractor, shares how the company’s fully electric, driver-optional tractor is redefining power and productivity on the farm. By combining clean energy, a...
Kioti is redefining smart farming with a new generation of compact, autonomous technologies built to meet the needs of smaller farms. Chief Product and Technology Officer YJ Son discusses how the comp...
Drones, Sensors, AI: Farming the Future with Dr. Bai (00:15:09)
Dr. Frank Bai shares his global journey into precision and digital agriculture and highlights how sensors, drones, and AI-driven tools are shaping the future of farming. As an Assistant Professor at N...
Engineering Autonomy: John Deere’s AI-Powered Tractors at Work (00:14:50)
Aaron Wells, Director of Engineering & Autonomy at Blue River Technology, a John Deere company, discusses the evolution of agricultural machinery—from traditional horsepower to advanced hardware and a...
Microbial Innovation Meets Gene Editing: New Biological Solutions for Agriculture (00:13:56)
Tom Williams, Director of Microbiology at BioConsortia, discusses how beneficial microbes are driving more sustainable agriculture by boosting nutrient availability, soil health, and crop performance....
New Center, New Frontier: Tim Kelliher Leads NC State’s Genome Editing Mission (00:19:56)
Newly appointed Director of NC State’s Genome Editing Center (GEC), Tim Kelliher, shares his unique path from organic farming to the forefront of plant science. He explains how advances in genome edit...
Bananas, Biotech, and Beyond: Gene Editing with Tropic (00:22:17)
Dr. Eyal Maori, co-founder of Tropic, is using advanced gene editing technologies to revolutionize tropical crops such as bananas, rice, and coffee. The conversation explores how Tropic developed prop...
CRISPR, Then and Now: A 2025 Update with Rodolphe Barrangou (00:31:11)
Genome editing pioneer Dr. Rodolphe Barrangou returns to AgTech 360 to share how CRISPR has advanced and expanded since his last appearance in 2021, transforming from a breakthrough technology into a ...
Shifting Perspectives: How Nanotech is Gaining Ground in Farming (00:19:15)
Dr. Jason White from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station explains how nano-scale materials, once seen as potential hazards, are gaining popularity and are now used to boost plant health, i...
Tiny Particles, Huge Potential: Assessing Benefits and Risks of Nanotech in Ag (00:18:00)
Dr. Khara Grieger explores the fascinating world of nanotechnology in agriculture. From nanoscale fertilizers and pesticides to vaccines and biosensors, she explains how these tiny particles could hav...
Women in AgTech: Breakthroughs in Biological Solutions with Dr. Pam Marrone (00:25:45)
Dr. Pam Marrone is a pioneering force in biologicals and sustainable agriculture. Explore how the integration of biocontrols and biostimulants is reshaping farming by boosting crop yields while minimi...
Women Making History in Ag: Dr. Jean Ristaino on Plant Health and Genomics (00:15:24)
Dr. Jean Ristaino discusses how her groundbreaking research has revolutionized plant disease detection and management. Using cutting-edge genomic sequencing and real-time surveillance tools, she has t...
Gene Editing Revolution: Monika Paule on the Future of Agriculture with CRISPR (00:15:06)
Dr. Monika Paule, CEO of Caszyme, explores the potential of gene editing in agriculture. She delves into the evolution of CRISPR technology and its role in addressing issues such as food scarcity and ...
Leveraging CRISPR to Drive Sustainability in the Forestry Industry (00:18:30)
Dr. Jack Wang, associate professor at NC State and co-founder of Tree Co, Inc., shares how CRISPR technology and machine learning are revolutionizing forestry. Dr. Wang discusses how gene editing can ...
N.C. PSI Makerspace: Magic Behind AgTech Prototyping at NC State (00:14:51)
The N.C. PSI Makerspace fosters collaboration and rapid prototyping, bringing together researchers, engineers, and partners to develop practical solutions for growers. Andrea Monteza, Makerspace Direc...
Precision Progress: Advancing Weed Control with AI-Driven Robotics (00:13:50)
Anders Brevik, CEO of Kilter, discusses how AI and robotics are reshaping agriculture to help farmers overcome critical challenges like labor shortages and environmental sustainability. He reveals how...
New Technology Tackles Labor Challenges for Specialty Crop Growers (00:14:27)
Dr. Emmanuel Torres Quezada, researcher at the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative, explores the unique challenges faced by specialty crop farmers and the importance of focusing research on these high-valu...
Activating Living Microbes: Expanding the Planting Window with Indigo Ag (00:16:34)
Jon Giebel from Indigo Ag discusses the role of biological seed treatments in sustainable agriculture. He explains how these living microbes can reduce carbon intensity and improve crop yields. John a...
Pixels to Predictions: Unpacking Landscape Simulations (00:13:08)
Dr. Chris Jones, a research scholar at NC State's Center for Geospatial Analytics shares insights on the use of landscape simulation models and their evolving role in agriculture. Learn how Chris crea...
Aerial Imaging and Data Insights with Intelinair's Tim Hassinger (00:14:22)
Actionable insights from vast data and imagery sets are empowering growers to make more informed decisions. Advanced technologies now enable real-time monitoring of large, dispersed farms, significant...
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