Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPandora’s Picnic Basket; Talking to the Public
Episode 126
Over the long history of biotech crops and microorganisms Dr. Alan McHughen has been part of the conversation. His 2000 book Pandora’s Picnic Basket…
8 years, 5 months ago
USAID, Political Stability and Food Security
Episode 125
Dr. Angela Records joins Chris Barbey to discuss the mission of USAID. USAID is committed to remedies in world food insecurity, with an emphasis on …
8 years, 5 months ago
Why Sweet Corn is Sweet
Episode 124
When we think about corn, we usually think about sweet corn. It is a departure from its cousins that are grown on the vast majority of the acreage, …
8 years, 5 months ago
Farm Babe Michelle Miller
Episode 123
Michelle Miller grew up in Wisconsin and always had an interest in agriculture. When she reached college she traded in rural life for the big city, …
8 years, 6 months ago
Disease Resistant Bananas
Episode 122
The Cavendish banana is the standard banana of commerce, yet it is under threat by a devastating disease that is spreading quickly around the world. …
8 years, 6 months ago
Fighting the Fall Army Worm
Episode 121
The Fall Army Worm is a moth larvae that is incredibly destructive. It causes widespread crop losses in the Americas and now has been found in Afri…
8 years, 6 months ago
GMOs in Milk, Meat and Eggs? / Edited Animals
Episode 120
Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam is arguably the most effective voice in communication about biotechnology, especially in animals. In today’s podcast she ma…
8 years, 7 months ago
Know Ideas Media, Nick Saik
Episode 119
When we talk about food and farming, Nick Saik has been excited to tell the story through the camera lens. Nick has built quite an empire by telling…
8 years, 7 months ago
Pet Vaccines and Pet Foods
Episode 118
Other areas swimming in myth and misinformation involve our pets. Domesticated animals are part of our lives, and therefore are frequent subjects of…
8 years, 7 months ago
Haskap Berries; A Lifetime in Plant Breeding
Episode 117
Dr. Maxine Thompson is a trailblazer. With her education and profound interest in plant breeding, she defied a male-dominated establishment and beca…
8 years, 7 months ago