Agbioscience

AgriNovus Indiana
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This weekly podcast dives into agbioscience, where agriculture, life sciences and cutting-edge technology converge. Agbioscience is an in-depth conversation with leaders and entrepreneurs across food, animal health, plant science and agtech. This one-of-a-kind podcast offers updates on the latest advancements and future trends from those at the forefront of agbioscience innovation.

  1. 2d ago ·  Bonus

    445. An August recap with AgriNovus' Christy Wright + Libby Fritz on heavy rain, Velocity startups, Elevate Ventures' Agbioscience Workshop,

    August was a wet one! We kick this episode off by recapping Indiana's heavy rains and its impact on the state's agbioscience ecosystem. Highlights include:  Velocity's 12 startups, an accelerator update and AgriNovus' Senior Director of Innovation Tim Dixon's required reading list for innovators (plus one band recommendation). Books include: Watch Tim's episode of Agbioscience and his preview of Velocity here: https://youtu.be/loP_NAz6X7IKeystone Cooperative joining as a collaborator on Alloy Partners' One Health Studio (check out Ben Lewis, One Health Studio Director at Alloy Ventures', episode of Agbioscience here: https://youtu.be/JQxFCkmEB1E)Anu + Hancock Health working together to bring precision nutrition to their healthcare system (check out Scott Massey, CEO of Anu, on Agbioscience here: https://youtu.be/B6eAcp7E4c4)Purdue DIAL Ventures' announcement of their four innovation fellows (check out DIAL's Allan Gray on Agbioscience here: https://youtu.be/SO4oHbJBOuo)All of this news as proof points for BioHeartland and the region's momentum (check out BioHeartland here: https://inbioheartland.com/)AgriNovus' Field Atlas program, its 13 student Ambassadors, where we'll be on campus this fall and how employers can connect to agbioscience talent through this platform and its programs (visit https://myfieldatlas.com/)MOST IMPORTANT: we discuss food is health and State Fair food -- yes, in one sentence.

  2. 2d ago

    444. National Pork Board’s Alayne Johnson on consumer demand, trends + producer priorities heading into her second director term

    Alayne Johnson, Director of the National Pork Board, joins us this week to explore the priorities shaping pork demand, producer insights and research across the U.S. pork industry. Alayne shares her journey through agriculture, what led her to serve another term on the National Pork Board and how the organization approaches its role in research, promotion and consumer education on behalf of pork producers.  The conversation also examines the shifts defining the industry today, from changing consumer preferences and global demand opportunities to sustainability, nutrition and the research priorities expected to shape the sector’s next chapter.  Highlights include:  Alayne’s journey through agriculture, what led her to the National Pork Board and why she chose to serve another term. How her appointment to the board came together, what motivated her to serve and what she has learned through the experience. What surprised her most about how decisions are made at the national level and how those decisions connect back to producers. The biggest changes shaping agriculture today and how those shifts are influencing the National Pork Board’s priorities. Where Alayne sees the greatest opportunity to grow pork demand globally and the trends she believes matter most. An overview of the National Pork Board’s current research agenda, including areas such as animal health, human nutrition, environmental sustainability and consumer behavior. What recent consumer research is revealing about how shoppers make decisions and how those insights flow back to producers. Where pork fits into today’s evolving protein conversation as consumers place more value on nutrition, transparency and the story behind their food. Where Alayne sees the next wave of research delivering the greatest return across production, consumer trends and sustainability. What has her most excited about this next term and the future of the pork industry.

    444. National Pork Board’s Alayne Johnson on consumer demand, trends + producer priorities heading into her second director term

  3. Aug 24

    443. Henry Markarian on how Integrated Dynamics is reusing ethanol infrastructure + innovating inside of a growing bioeconomy

    Henry Markarian, Co-Founder and CEO of Integrated Dynamics, joins us this week to explore a technology platform aimed at unlocking new value from existing ethanol infrastructure. Henry shares the founding story behind the company, the problem Integrated Dynamics set out to solve and why its approach to repurposing operating, underused and idle assets could matter in the next phase of the bioeconomy’s growth.  Highlights include:   The origin story behind Integrated Dynamics, the market problem it was built to solve and the opportunity the team saw from the beginning. A practical model built on reusing existing ethanol and industrial infrastructure, and why that approach could be especially compelling from both a speed-to-market and cost perspective. How the technology works, including why high temperature matters and how that affects performance, economics and operational design. Henry dives into whether the Integrated Dynamics model introduces additional capital or operating costs and how those factors fit into commercial viability. Strategic rationale for pursuing cellulosic ethanol, including why ethanol remains an important platform within the evolving bioeconomy. How Integrated Dynamics expects to compete, along with the risks and tailwinds he sees shaping the broader market. Winning AgriNovus’ Velocity in 2025 elevated the company’s visibility and credibility and recognition unlocked in subsequent conversations. How the company’s technology could affect farm economics, ecological outcomes, input costs and potential revenue streams if it succeeds at scale. Economics of deploying the model through Greenfield, Brownfield and idle plant strategies, as well as through licensing or joint ventures. Integrated Dynamics' next phase of growth, including how the team may evolve over the next 12 to 24 months.

    443. Henry Markarian on how Integrated Dynamics is reusing ethanol infrastructure + innovating inside of a growing bioeconomy

  4. Aug 17

    442. Huntington University’s Dr. Robert Pepper on the future of ag education + developing a talent pipeline for agbioscience

    On this episode of Agbioscience Dr. Robert Pepper, President of Huntington University, joins us to explore how their team is building talent for the future of agriculture. Just months into his presidency, Rob shares what drew him to Huntington, how the university is positioning itself inside Indiana’s agbioscience innovation economy and why hands-on, industry-connected learning matters more than ever.  The conversation also examines Huntington’s growing agriculture programs, from its six bachelor’s degrees and farm lab to its animal science education center and looks ahead to the next chapter of talent development. Along the way, Rob discusses what employers are asking for, how cross-disciplinary learning is shaping student readiness and what success could look like for Huntington over the next decade.  Episode highlights:   Stepping into Huntington University’s presidency in 2025 at a moment of rapid change across the industry What makes Huntington’s mission and momentum compelling The university’s case for playing a meaningful role in Indiana’s innovation ecosystem How Rob sees Huntington contribution to industry and workforce needs The foundation laid by Dr. Sherilyn Emberton, former president, including the launch and development of the ag program – and how he sees it evolving under his leadership How the program has grown – six bachelor’s degrees in ag, a farm lab and an animal science education center What Pepper hears from industry leaders, where employers may be seeking a different kind of graduate and Huntington is positioned to deliver Building critical bridge to cross-collaborative and allied domains like biology, data, engineering and health The value of internships, mentorship, corporate partnerships and other real-world applications that help students gain confidence to enter the industry How strategic partners are shaping Huntington’s program outcomes and how they choose partners that work well for them Rob defines success in talent development and what excites him most about the future

    442. Huntington University’s Dr. Robert Pepper on the future of ag education + developing a talent pipeline for agbioscience

  5. Aug 10

    441. Heartland BioWorks’ Michelle Dennis on building a connected bioeconomy + bridging the gap between scientific discovery and commercial scale-up

    Heartland BioWorks was formed to help the Midwest advance its position of leadership in the next era of bioscience innovation. By uniting industry, academia, workforce leaders, and public partners, the organization was created to accelerate discovery, grow talent and build a stronger, more connected bioeconomy across the region. We are joined this week by Michelle Dennis, Regional Innovation Officer for Heartland BioWorks, to talk the federal Tech Hub designation, our existing strengths and moving innovation to market faster.  Highlights include:   An overview of the work Michelle’s team is leading to advance the bioeconomy in Indiana Momentum in discussion around onshoring and biomanufacturing in the US – and why that’s critical Gaps identified by stakeholders across the industry that Heartland BioWorks is uniquely positioned to address Bridging the gap between scientific discovery and innovation and commercial scale- up through Heartland BioWorks’ BioLAUNCH Where Michelle sees promising intersections between agbioscience, biotech and advanced manufacturing What Michelle believes makes a strong ecosystem of connecting startups, companies, researchers and investors across domains Workforce skills most needed in this growing bioeconomy and how BioTRAIN is creating a wider funnel for talent in its pipeline Biggest opportunities Michelle sees for industry, academia and public partners to continue working together to build the state’s talent base Emerging trends that excite Michelle and where she believes agbioscience should be paying attention right now What success looks like to Michelle over the next five years What’s ahead that has her most excited for Heartland BioWorks

    441. Heartland BioWorks’ Michelle Dennis on building a connected bioeconomy + bridging the gap between scientific discovery and commercial scale-up

  6. Aug 3

    440. Hoosier Ag Today's Eric Pfeiffer on innovating for the farmer, meeting innovators in the middle + expanding Indiana's ag story

    We switch chairs this week and our interview host, Hoosier Ag Today's Eric Pfeiffer, joins us to talk through the state of production agriculture, its impact on innovation, surprising findings out of Purdue on farmer adoption of AI and how innovators/producers can meet in the middle to drive greater impact for both sides.  Eric also gets into Hoosier Ag Today's new partnership with Circle City Broadcasting, bringing Indiana agriculture news to television in the Indianapolis market.

    440. Hoosier Ag Today's Eric Pfeiffer on innovating for the farmer, meeting innovators in the middle + expanding Indiana's ag story

  7. Jul 27

    439. AgriNovus’ Tim Dixon on the 2026 Velocity startups, advancing ideas into market-ready solutions across bioinnovation, farmer-focused innovation and food is health

    Last week, AgriNovus announced that 12 startups will participate in its 2026 Velocity accelerator, a five-month program that awards entrepreneurs a total of $75,000 in cash prizes for their technology solutions divided equally between the strategic categories: bioinnovation, farmer-focused innovation and food is health.  Behind this year’s cohort magic is the organization’s Senior Director of Innovation, Tim Dixon, who joins us this week. He gets into:  Tim’s journey to joining the AgriNovus team and what drew him to the organization How he defines innovation – and how the definition has evolved over the years Most promising areas of innovation across agbioscience that have opportunities for transformational impact How startups should think about customer adoption in a tight farmer and agribusiness market What makes Indiana uniquely positioned to lead in agbioscience versus other regions of the country Velocity’s launch and how it’s designed to address gaps in the ecosystem Tim’s ambitions for Velocity in year one and what he believes competing teams need to be successful The importance of collaboration among companies, universities, investors and entrepreneurs to turn ideas into market-ready solutions Outcomes that will signal success for Velocity in 2026 What has him most excited about this year's cohort of startups

    439. AgriNovus’ Tim Dixon on the 2026 Velocity startups, advancing ideas into market-ready solutions across bioinnovation, farmer-focused innovation and food is health

  8. Jul 20

    438. Indiana Association of Soil + Water Conservation Districts’ Liz Rice on balancing economic and environmental sustainability, the state’s innovative advantage

    Sustainability. It’s a big word that carries several meanings – particularly across the agbioscience value chain. From conservation practices on the farm to technologies that create a more efficient use of the land, innovators in agbioscience are always seeking to do more with less. Underpinned in that effort is economic sustainability and how different practices create fluctuations in margin for farmers and companies alike. Today we are joined by Executive Director of the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Liz Rice, to talk pressing challenges when it comes to the land and what it takes to support farmers in this space.   Highlights include:   The role of IASWCD in supporting farmers, communities and local conservation efforts around the state How the conversation on sustainability and conservation has evolved over the last decade Challenges farmers and district leaders are facing right now that feel most pressing and urgent Soil health and how Liz defines it in practical terms Balancing expectations of environmental stewardship with the economic realities of agriculture Some of the most effective practices Liz has seen adopted today and why they are gaining traction The role Liz sees farmers playing in climate resilience New technologies, data and research – and how they will impact the land Strong partnerships across the ecosystem that she sees making impact How sustainability can be an even bigger part of our state’s agbioscience story What’s ahead for her team that has her most excited

    438. Indiana Association of Soil + Water Conservation Districts’ Liz Rice on balancing economic and environmental sustainability, the state’s innovative advantage
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This weekly podcast dives into agbioscience, where agriculture, life sciences and cutting-edge technology converge. Agbioscience is an in-depth conversation with leaders and entrepreneurs across food, animal health, plant science and agtech. This one-of-a-kind podcast offers updates on the latest advancements and future trends from those at the forefront of agbioscience innovation.

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  • Creator
    AgriNovus Indiana
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    441
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    © 2026 AgriNovus Indiana
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