Oct 19, 202642 min
Could old seeds hold answers to agriculture’s newest challenges? Host Cindy Hicks joins ASTA President and CEO Andy LaVigne and Jord BioScience CEO Keri Carstens to explore USDA’s $180 million investment in the National...
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GermiNation
Hosted by Cindy Hicks/ISU Seed Science Center · science · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to GermiNation—the podcast where seeds tell their stories. Brought to you by the Iowa State University Seed Science Center, a global leader in seed research, education, and outreach, and Seed Today , the premier publication that connects seed industry leaders across the United States and Canada with practical insights, equipment information, and resources to improve operations and grow their businesses. Each episode, we explore the beauty, wonder, and science of seeds—tiny powerhouses at the heart of agriculture, biodiversity, and global food security. Through conversations with scientists, farmers, industry leaders, and changemakers worldwide, we explore how seeds connect us, sustain us, and shape our future. This is GermiNation—where every great story starts with a seed.
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What is GermiNation about?
Welcome to GermiNation, the podcast where seeds tell their stories.
Who hosts GermiNation?
GermiNation is hosted by Cindy Hicks/ISU Seed Science Center. The show has published 25 episodes to date.
What has GermiNation covered recently?
Recent episodes include "(Audio Only) GermiNation S2E10 Old Genetics, New Possibilies" (19 October 2026, 42 minutes), "GermiNation S2E10 Old Genetics, New Possibilies" (19 October 2026, 42 minutes), and "GermiNation S2E9 Seeds After the Storm: Helping Jamaica Grow Again" (11 September 2026, 38 minutes).
How often does GermiNation publish?
GermiNation publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 25 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on GermiNation?
Booking probability for GermiNation is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. GermiNation requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. GermiNation's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch GermiNation?
The strongest fits for GermiNation are Crop Farming Services and Other Crop Farming. GermiNation has a science audience.
About the host
Cindy Hicks/ISU Seed Science Center hosts GermiNation, a science podcast with 25 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 19, 202642 min
Could old seeds hold answers to agriculture’s newest challenges? Host Cindy Hicks joins ASTA President and CEO Andy LaVigne and Jord BioScience CEO Keri Carstens to explore USDA’s $180 million investment in the National...
- Sep 11, 202638 min
After Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica’s agriculture, farmers urgently needed quality seed to rebuild. Discover how Jamaican agricultural leaders, High Mowing Organic Seeds, and the Iowa State University Seed...
- Aug 25, 202638 min
After Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica’s agriculture, farmers urgently needed quality seed to rebuild. Discover how Jamaican agricultural leaders, High Mowing Organic Seeds, and the Iowa State University Seed...
- Aug 19, 202622 min
Can crops produce strong yields with less fertilizer? As fertilizer prices rise and concerns grow about nutrient runoff and greenhouse gas emissions, researchers are looking to plant genetics for solutions. In this...
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GermiNation S2, E7 One Acre, Two Paychecks: The Promise of Relay Cropping Part 2 of 2 (Audio only)
Jul 9, 202643 minToday's episode is Part Two of our special series from the Relay Cropping Field Day at Iowa State University's Sorenson Research Farm. In Part One, we learned about the promise of relay cropping from Dr. Shrishail Navi...
- Jul 9, 202643 min
Today's episode is Part Two of our special series from the Relay Cropping Field Day at Iowa State University's Sorenson Research Farm. In Part One, we learned about the promise of relay cropping from Dr. Shrishail Navi...
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Jason Russell
Former Special Agent, Secure Education Consultants
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Dr. Bourlaye Fofana
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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Anna Teeter
Cargill
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Dr. Fernando Mauri Marcos
Iowa State University's Remote Sensing and Imaging Lab
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