Teamwork is a key theme for Nelson McCord, senior manager of retail operations at Simplot Grower Solutions.

In his role, he travels to SGS locations as he helps manage fleet/DOT, logistics, third party distribution, and the Business Solutions Group. He shares insights into the challenges his team faces as well as an update on the integration of Pinnacle into the SGS business since its acquisition in The Scoop Podcast.

Teamwork is a key theme for Nelson McCord, senior manager of retail operations at Simplot Grower Solutions.
In his role, he travels to SGS locations as he helps manage fleet/DOT, logistics, third party distribution, and the Business Solutions Group. He shares insights into the challenges his team faces as well as an update on the integration of Pinnacle into the SGS business since its acquisition in The Scoop Podcast.

The Scoop podcast hosts conversations with retailers and industry leaders on top-of-mind topics affecting ag retail today and in the future

The Scoop podcast hosts conversations with retailers and industry leaders on top-of-mind topics affecting ag retail today and in the future

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Episode 101: See The Business For What It Is, Not Your Vision Of It

Netafim, an international pioneer for subsurface irrigation, has a new offering in its GrowSphere operating system. As Mike Hemman, SVP North America for Netafim explains it’s one tool the company is bringing forward to further refine and improve water efficiency and yields.

Netafim, an international pioneer for subsurface irrigation, has a new offering in its GrowSphere operating system. As Mike Hemman, SVP North America for Netafim explains it’s one tool the company is bringing forward to further refine and improve water efficiency and yields.

Episode 180: How To Elevate Irrigation With Artificial Intelligence

Ambassador Terry Branstad was the first U.S. state governor to host Xi Jinping in 1985, so he carries the unique distinction of being called an “old friend” by the Chinese leader as well as a friend to President Donald Trump. Branstad highlights how “for a trade deal to be good, it needs to be a win-win for both sides,” and he shares more insights about the future of trade and its effects on the agricultural industry in this episode. To hear even more, attend the ARA Conference and Expo, Dec. 3 to 5 in Houston where Branstad will be giving a fireside chat.

Ambassador Terry Branstad was the first U.S. state governor to host Xi Jinping in 1985, so he carries the unique distinction of being called an “old friend” by the Chinese leader as well as a friend to President Donald Trump. Branstad highlights how “for a trade deal to be good, it needs to be a win-win for both sides,” and he shares more insights about the future of trade and its effects on the agricultural industry in this episode. To hear even more, attend the ARA Conference and Expo, Dec. 3 to 5 in Houston where Branstad will be giving a fireside chat.

Episode 179: Insights For The Future of Ag Trade With Former Ambassador Terry Branstad

The team at Aanika Bio is offering a product that combines drift traceability and insurance. Whereas current processes take six months and are accused of being more subjective than objective, Aanika Bio uses synthetic biology (traceable down to one spray droplet on one square yard of leaf surface) to give definitive results in less than one week. This is paired with their drift insurance coverage as well. Hear more from their team on this episode of The Scoop Podcast.

The team at Aanika Bio is offering a product that combines drift traceability and insurance. Whereas current processes take six months and are accused of being more subjective than objective, Aanika Bio uses synthetic biology (traceable down to one spray droplet on one square yard of leaf surface) to give definitive results in less than one week. This is paired with their drift insurance coverage as well. Hear more from their team on this episode of The Scoop Podcast.

Episode 101: See The Business For What It Is, Not Your Vision Of It

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