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Ag Interrupted

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  • Sarah Mock, Brent Gloy, and David Widmar return to the intersection of agriculture, history, and economics to share the stories and business adventures you’ve never heard. Each episode will take you back to a specific date in history where the team will unpack how chaotic, unsettled, and flat-out bizarre history was. Learn how these random but relevant events have shaped the world we know today and the key lessons for managers and business leaders.
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Episodes
  • Guano Gold Rush and the Future of Fertilizer - September 9, 1804

    Guano Gold Rush and the Future of Fertilizer - September 9, 1804
    Sep 9 2022

    The Date: September 9, 1804
    The Event: German Explorer Alexander von Humbolt learns of guano and its uses in agriculture on the coast of Peru.
    The Story: Guano as one of the first crop nutrient boom and busts, and how that can help us understand where the modern fertilizer industry stands now and what may be ahead.
    The Guests: Greg Cushman, Professor, Author, and Historian; Sam Taylor, Analyst and Researcher
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    41 mins
  • Powell Maps the Colorado River and Sees the Future - August 13, 1869

    Powell Maps the Colorado River and Sees the Future - August 13, 1869
    Aug 13 2022

    The Date: August 13th, 1869
    The Event: John Wesley Powell and his nine man crew reach the foot of the Grand Canyon during their journey down the Colorado river
    The Story: How Powell's journey shaped the way we understand the potential of the American Southwest and water resources in the region
    Guests: William deBuys, conservationist and author, and Gregory McNamee, writer and journalist

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    53 mins
  • Cheese Changes Everything - June 29, 1956

    Cheese Changes Everything - June 29, 1956
    Jun 29 2022

    The Date: June 29, 1956. 

    The Event: President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act.

    The Story: The unanticipated, yet decades-long impact of the interstate system on the U.S. dairy industry, specifically cheese consumption and production.

    The Guest: Dr. Andy Novakovic

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    30 mins
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