Cream of the Crop

Nov 07 2023 61 ep. 27 mins 6
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Highland Ag Solutions is changing the game in agriculture. Our aim is to empower farmers to plan ahead, market smart, care for the environment, and defend their worth like never before. Through this podcast you will hear fresh perspectives from familiar friends that cannot only impact your business, but your life. Join us to discover the heart behind Highland and what it means to be the Cream of the Crop.

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Episode #62: Crop IQ: The Ultimate Tool for Smart Farm Management!

Nov 07 2023 12 mins  
In this episode of Cream of the Crop we are focusing on Crop IQ: The Ultimate Tool for Smart Farm Management! Join us as Product Owner, Mikayla Rogers, and Director of Customer Success, Tara Stroud discuss the dynamic capabilities of Crop IQ. They'll share insights on how this robust platform is empowering growers to navigate the complexities of modern agriculture with unmatched ea

Episode #61: Compliance Tracker, the latest

Oct 02 2023 12 mins  
Kickstart your week with a fresh episode of Cream of the Crop! In this episode, we shine a spotlight on Highland Hub's newest feature, Compliance Tracker. This innovative platform is poised to revolutionize the management of compliance and regulatory obligations for a wide range of professionals, including consultants, marketers, retailers, large cooperatives, and brokers. It empow

Episode #60: Highland Ag MarketWatch 2.0

Sep 23 2023 33 mins  
In this episode, we have Justin Machell, CEO, Brian Deese, Sales Manager, and Brent Lewis, Product Manager for Business Intelligence, delving into the latest iteration, Highland Ag MarketWatch 2.0, which introduces enhancements designed to optimize user experience and provide powerful functionalities.

Episode #59: FreshETA, The Latest ETA for Produce on the Water.

Sep 11 2023 18 mins  
In this episode, CEO Justin Machell chats with Product Manager - Brent Lewis and Sales Manager - Brian Deese about the latest feature FreshETA. Discover what FreshETA has to offer:MarineTraffic & Fresh Cargo Peru At-A-GlanceComprehensive overview of shipments entering North America, Europe & AsiaDiscover the when and where of industry volumes, with the latest ETAsETAs throu

Episode #58: Behind the Scenes of Highland Ag MarketWatch

Sep 05 2023 51 mins  
Highland Ag MarketWatch has made waves with its groundbreaking approach to analytics, earning it the 2023 AgTech Breakthrough Award for Analytics Innovation of the Year. In this episode, we dive deeper into the significance of real-time analytics within the fresh produce industry and offer our listeners a comprehensive understanding of Highland Ag MarketWatch's functionality and re

Answering the Fresh Produce Industry's Call for a Reliable Data Solution

Aug 30 2023 34 mins  
At Highland Ag, we believe that data is the key to unlocking success in agriculture. But when it comes to aggregating, analyzing, and presenting that data, not all approaches are created equal. In this episode, we discuss the need for a more reliable source of data in the fresh produce industry and why we built Highland Ag MarketWatch.

0056 Sustainability with Highland Hub

Aug 03 2023 38 mins  
Welcome to a fresh episode of Cream of the Crop! Join us as we explore sustainability and how it's being achieved through the Highland Hub. In this episode, our CEO, Justin Machell, with Highland's Director of Customer Success, Tara Stroud, unveil the exciting integration of Sustainable Food Group's Sustainability Standard into the Highland Hub. Discover how we're paving the way fo

0055 Farm Traveler Podcast, Trevor Williams

Sep 06 2022 30 mins  
In this episode we hear from podcaster Trevor Williams on the story of the Farm Traveler Podcast. Trevor shares with us the ups and downs of starting a podcast as well as the importance of sharing the heart of the ag industry. Education through communication is key, and Trevor has a lot of experience with that! Our host and Trevor both were previous ag teachers and share some of th

0054 Soli Organic, Margaret Dominguez

Jun 20 2022 25 mins  
In this episode, we chat with Margaret Dominguez, Vice President of Food Safety and Compliance at Soli Organic. Soli (formerly known as Shenandoah Growers) is the nation’s most commercially advanced indoor agriculture company. Margaret shares the “secret sauce” behind Soli and their growth as the nation’s leading grower of fresh organic culinary herbs, providing sustainable

0053 North Bay Produce, Leading Ladies in Food Safety

Mar 09 2022 33 mins  
In this episode, Jennifer Pulcipher, Director of Food Safety and Compliance and Kinsey Porter, Food Safety Manager for North Bay Produce, discuss working in food safety for a grower-owned cooperative. With 30 members representing over 2000 farms across North, Central, and South America, North Bay is a leader in fresh fruits and vegetables year-round. Headquartered in Traverse City,