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AgTech360

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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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What is AgTech360 about?

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.

What has AgTech360 covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Beyond the Field Trial: Farmers as Innovation Partners" (13 October 2026, 27 minutes), "From Data to Decisions: Making AI Work for Growers" (29 September 2026, 20 minutes), and "Decoding Complexity: AI in Agricultural Research" (8 September 2026, 19 minutes).

How often does AgTech360 publish?

AgTech360 publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 19 minutes.

How hard is it to get booked on AgTech360?

Booking probability for AgTech360 is 42%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. AgTech360 requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. AgTech360's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch AgTech360?

The strongest fits for AgTech360 are Crop Farming Services. AgTech360 has a business audience.

About the host

AgTech360 is a business show.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #80

    Beyond the Field Trial: Farmers as Innovation Partners

    Oct 13, 202627 min

    In the first episode of AgTech 360’s From Idea to Impact series, host Adrian Percy talks with Pete Nelson, President and Executive Director of AgLaunch, about a different approach to developing agricultural...

  • Episode #79

    From Data to Decisions: Making AI Work for Growers

    Sep 29, 202620 min

    Mohan Tavorath shares his perspective on how artificial intelligence and agricultural data can help growers make faster, more informed decisions. He explores what it takes to make AI tools practical and trustworthy on...

  • Episode #78

    Decoding Complexity: AI in Agricultural Research

    Sep 8, 202619 min

    Dr. Debjani Sihi of NC State explores how artificial intelligence is helping scientists make sense of complex agricultural and environmental systems, uncover patterns in vast datasets and improve predictions. She also...

  • Episode #77

    The Next Wave of AI in Agriculture

    Aug 19, 202628 min

    Ranveer Chandra, Vice President at Microsoft, shares his perspective on how artificial intelligence is reshaping agriculture. From the importance of high-quality data and digital infrastructure to the role of...

  • Episode #76

    Building the Foundation: Teaching AI to See

    Aug 4, 202618 min

    Dr. Steven Mirsky of USDA's Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) explains how the digital infrastructure behind artificial intelligence is being built today to power the future of agriculture. From computer vision...

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  • Episode #75

    Trait Innovation and the Future of Farming

    May 19, 202631 min

    Charlie Baxter, Head of Trait R&D at Syngenta discusses how plant traits, biotechnology and genome editing are shaping the future of agriculture. From insect resistance and herbicide tolerance to AI-driven trait...

  • Episode #74

    AgTech at a Crossroads: Capital, Innovation, and Resilience

    Mar 18, 202629 min

    In this final episode of the Climate-Ready Agriculture series, agtech investor and innovation advisor Mark Brooks shares insights on how new technologies, research, and business decisions are shaping the future of...

  • AgTech360

    AI-Powered Plant Breeding with Avalo

    Mar 4, 202624 min

    Mariano Alvarez, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Avalo, shares how AI and machine learning are reshaping plant breeding. From genomic prediction to advanced modeling and data-driven decision-making, we explore...

  • AgTech360

    MRV: From Measurement to Impact with Bill Salas

    Feb 18, 202617 min

    In this episode, Bill Salas, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer at Regrow, explains how MRV—measurement, reporting, and verification—is helping agriculture quantify environmental and agronomic outcomes at the field...

  • Episode #71

    Soil Microbes and Crop Resilience with Dr. Amy Grunden

    Feb 4, 202617 min

    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 climate stresses. She...

  • Episode #70

    Using Biologicals to Tackle Resistance and Protect Global Food Systems

    Dec 18, 202513 min

    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 science behind...

  • Episode #69

    Microbes at Work: Nature-Based Crop Protection in Action

    Dec 11, 202514 min

    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 R&D platform...

  • Episode #68

    Science in Sequence: How RNAi is Transforming Crop Health

    Nov 19, 202514 min

    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 targeted and...

  • AgTech360

    Molecular Precision: Micropeptides and the Next Wave of Biologicals

    Nov 5, 202519 min

    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. Learn how this...

  • Episode #66

    Field Tested, Fully Charged: Monarch’s Electric Tractor Breakthrough

    Oct 29, 202517 min

    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, advanced autonomy...

  • Episode #65

    Smarter, Smaller, Stronger: Kioti’s Robots Boost Orchard Productivity

    Oct 15, 202518 min

    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 company’s...

  • Episode #64

    Drones, Sensors, AI: Farming the Future with Dr. Bai

    Oct 1, 202515 min

    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 NC State, he bridges...

  • Episode #63

    Engineering Autonomy: John Deere’s AI-Powered Tractors at Work

    Sep 17, 202515 min

    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 artificial...

  • Episode #62

    Microbial Innovation Meets Gene Editing: New Biological Solutions for Agriculture

    Aug 27, 202514 min

    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. He shares how...

  • AgTech360

    New Center, New Frontier: Tim Kelliher Leads NC State’s Genome Editing Mission

    Aug 13, 202520 min

    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 editing offer a faster...

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