Ag Interrupted

Sep 09 2022 1
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Sarah Mock, Brent Gloy, and David Widmar return to the intersection of agriculture, history, and economics to share the stories and business adventures you’ve never heard. Each episode will take you back to a specific date in history where the team will unpack how chaotic, unsettled, and flat-out bizarre history was. Learn how these random but relevant events have shaped the world we know today and the key lessons for managers and business leaders.

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Guano Gold Rush and the Future of Fertilizer - September 9, 1804

Sep 09 2022 41 mins  
The Date: September 9, 1804The Event: German Explorer Alexander von Humbolt learns of guano and its uses in agriculture on the coast of Peru.The Story: Guano as one of the first crop nutrient boom and busts, and how that can help us understand where the modern fertilizer industry stands now and what may be ahead.The Guests: Greg Cushman, Professor, Author, and Historian; Sam Taylor

Powell Maps the Colorado River and Sees the Future - August 13, 1869

Aug 13 2022 53 mins  
The Date: August 13th, 1869The Event: John Wesley Powell and his nine man crew reach the foot of the Grand Canyon during their journey down the Colorado riverThe Story: How Powell's journey shaped the way we understand the potential of the American Southwest and water resources in the regionGuests: William deBuys, conservationist and author, and Gregory McNamee, writer and jou

Cheese Changes Everything - June 29, 1956

Jun 29 2022 30 mins  
The Date: June 29, 1956. The Event: President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act.The Story: The unanticipated, yet decades-long impact of the interstate system on the U.S. dairy industry, specifically cheese consumption and production.The Guest: Dr. Andy NovakovicClick here to learn more!

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Jun 27 2022 3 mins  
Learn more about AEI's newest podcast, Ag Interrupted, where we’ll take a deep look into agricultural trends that matter to learn more about the often unexpected ways that the agricultural industry, agricultural markets, and agricultural businesses get shaped by the history we’re not paying attention to.