200 episodes

Ag Future focuses on the challenges and opportunities that exist within the agricultural sector. Join us as farmers, entrepreneurs and other agri-food industry leaders, both on and off the farm, discuss some of the most significant issues facing our planet and how they are working together for a better tomorrow.

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Ag Future focuses on the challenges and opportunities that exist within the agricultural sector. Join us as farmers, entrepreneurs and other agri-food industry leaders, both on and off the farm, discuss some of the most significant issues facing our planet and how they are working together for a better tomorrow.

    #241: Navigating Calf Scours: Essential Tips for Producers During Calving Season | Dr. Shelby Roberts & Brett Steinocker

    #241: Navigating Calf Scours: Essential Tips for Producers During Calving Season | Dr. Shelby Roberts & Brett Steinocker

    Explore crucial insights on calf and herd health with Dr. Shelby Roberts, beef technical sales support at Alltech, and Brett Steinocker, sales manager covering the South Dakota region for Alltech, in this episode of the Ag Future podcast. Recorded live at the Alltech booth during the National Cattlemen's Beef Association annual convention, CattleCon 2024, the conversation delves into the issue of calf scours, offering producers valuable information and practical tips for optimizing calving season management.

    • 20 min
    #240: U.S. Pork Trends to Watch in 2024 | Mark Hulsebus

    #240: U.S. Pork Trends to Watch in 2024 | Mark Hulsebus

    The US pork industry is undergoing dynamic shifts in response to various challenges and opportunities. In this episode of the Ag Future podcast, Mark Hulsebus, sales and portfolio director of Alltech’s US Pork team, shares valuable insights into the current trends shaping the industry in 2024. 

    • 13 min
    #239: Navigating gut health trends in pet nutrition | Kami Grandeen and Dr. Richard Murphy

    #239: Navigating gut health trends in pet nutrition | Kami Grandeen and Dr. Richard Murphy

    In 2023, American pet owners are projected to invest a substantial $143.6 billion in the welfare of their beloved furry companions. Joining us in this episode of Ag Future are Kami Grandeen, companion animal sales manager for North America, and Dr. Richard Murphy, research director at the Alltech European Bioscience Center in Ireland. Together, they delve into the current trends in pet food, placing special emphasis on the growing focus on gut health. Discover how Alltech is at the forefront of addressing pets’ microbiomes with the recent launch of Microbuild™ in the U.S. market.

    • 11 min
    #238: Exploring advancements in cow comfort and sustainable dairy practices in Saudi Arabia | Andrew Oddy

    #238: Exploring advancements in cow comfort and sustainable dairy practices in Saudi Arabia | Andrew Oddy

    How are climate challenges shaping the future of Saudi Arabia’s dairy industry? Join Andrew Oddy, herds director at Al Safi Danone, as he shares insights on the Ag Future podcast from #AlltechONE Dubai. With over four decades of expertise, Andrew delves into the region’s progress and how feed efficiency, renewable energy and artificial intelligence are playing a major role in the future of dairy sustainability and profitability.

    • 8 min
    #237: Insights from a Strategic Poultry Advisor | Dr. Roy Brister

    #237: Insights from a Strategic Poultry Advisor | Dr. Roy Brister

    How do you cook the perfect Thanksgiving turkey? Dr. Roy Brister, strategic poultry advisor at Alltech, joins the Ag Future podcast to discuss his journey in the poultry industry, upcoming trends for 2024 and his top tip for achieving turkey perfection.

    • 5 min
    #236: Combatting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through optimal gut health strategies | Dr. Jules Taylor-Pickard

    #236: Combatting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through optimal gut health strategies | Dr. Jules Taylor-Pickard

    If left unchecked, the potential global impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) could result in a tenfold increase in AMR-associated human deaths by 2050. On this episode of the Ag Future podcast, Dr. Jules Taylor-Pickard, director of gut health at Alltech, discusses the primary contributors to AMR — including factors such as antimicrobial misuse in humans and animals, as well as the influence of climate change on animal health. Dr. Taylor-Pickard also explores optimal gut-health strategies that producers can adopt to enhance the resilience of animals to infectious and non-infectious stresses, ultimately reducing their reliance on antibiotics.

    • 11 min

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