

The Modern Acre
Tim & Tyler Nuss
The Modern Acre is the podcast for builders in ag who think differently.
Tim and Tyler interview the entrepreneurs, farmers and leaders that are innovating the food and agriculture industry. Through conversations with guests and their own unique insights, Tim and Tyler are leading the dialogue on modern agriculture - from their own farm journey to the latest investment trends.
Learn more at www.TheModernAcre.com
Tim and Tyler interview the entrepreneurs, farmers and leaders that are innovating the food and agriculture industry. Through conversations with guests and their own unique insights, Tim and Tyler are leading the dialogue on modern agriculture - from their own farm journey to the latest investment trends.
Learn more at www.TheModernAcre.com
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Oct 7, 2025 • 35min
428: Building Brand Loyalty with Magazines as a DTC Olive Oil Company
Tim and Tyler talk to Vincent Ricchiuti of ENZO Olive Oil and P-R Farms. — This episode is presented by Corteva Agriscience. — Links ENZO Olive Oil - https://enzooliveoil.com P-R Farms - https://www.prfarms.com

Sep 30, 2025 • 31min
427: Bootstrapping a Biological Startup
Tim and Tyler talk to Michael Key, CEO and Co-Founder of Impello Biosciences. — This episode is presented by American AgCredit. Check them out HERE. — Links Impello Biosciences - https://impellobio.com Impello on AgList - https://aglist.com/manufacturer/impello-biosciences

Sep 24, 2025 • 40min
426: Unpacking the AgTech & Biological Trends of the Past Decade
Tim and Tyler talk to Rob Trice and Chris Taylor of The Mixing Bowl and announce a new collaboration between AgList and The Mixing Bowl! — This episode is presented by American AgCredit. Check them out HERE. — Links The Mixing Bowl - https://www.mixingbowlhub.com/ The Interactive Landscape Map - https://aglist.com/landscape

Sep 16, 2025 • 21min
425: "AI Farming" AgTech Company Raises $22M?!
Tim and Tyler discuss Orchard Robotics recent $22M funding announcement and corresponding Linkedin promotion video. — This episode is presented by American AgCredit. Check them out HERE. — Links Orchard Linkedin Announcement

Sep 11, 2025 • 42min
424: David Friedberg on What Will Win in Ag (Replay)
David Friedberg, CEO of Ohalo Genetics and a pioneer behind The Climate Corporation, delves into the future of agriculture in this engaging discussion. He reflects on his journey, including lessons learned from past acquisitions. The conversation highlights innovative plant breeding techniques, particularly in potato farming, and examines how genetic modifications can improve crop yields. Friedberg also discusses the impacts of technological advancements on the agricultural market and the importance of effective communication in overcoming challenges in the industry.

Sep 2, 2025 • 32min
423: How We Built and Launched AgList (and What's Next)
Tim and Tyler discuss building and launching AgList, the yelp for agriculture. They discuss updates their making, including new features, pricing, and more. — This episode is presented by American AgCredit. Check them out HERE. — Links AgList - https://aglist.com

Aug 26, 2025 • 31min
422: How to Build an AgTech Company and Raise Capital
Tim and Tyler talk to Mackenzie Burnett about founding and scaling Ambrook and how she recently raised a $26M Series A. — This episode is presented by American AgCredit. Check them out HERE. — Links Ambrook - https://ambrook.com Series A - https://ambrook.com/blog/company/america-the-beautiful

Aug 19, 2025 • 30min
421: Understanding "The Big Shrink" and Farmer Sentiment in Agriculture
In this engaging discussion, Matt Woolf, an ag economist at Terrain, sheds light on the California specialty crop market. He reveals how nut pricing is stabilizing while vegetable pricing is normalizing post-COVID. The Big Shrink report explores the impact of declining population on agriculture, raising concerns over low fertility rates. Woolf emphasizes the importance of transitioning from quantity to quality in exports. Additionally, he addresses the struggles farmers face with input costs and regulatory challenges, as well as the rapid advancements in ag tech.

Aug 12, 2025 • 31min
420: Turning a Legacy Retailer into a Soil Health Services Business
Tim and Tyler talk to Gaji Balakaneshan about building Midwestern BioAg from a legacy inputs retailer to a soil health solution provider. — This episode is presented by American AgCredit. Check them out HERE. — Links Midwestern BioAg - https://midwesternbioag.com Midwestern BioAg on AgList - https://aglist.com/manufacturer/midwestern-bioag-1 AgList - https://aglist.com

Aug 4, 2025 • 20min
419: Sweetgreen Strategy Session with Jack Richardson
Tim and Tyler talk to Jack Richardson all about Sweetgreen, their Infinite Kitchen model, personalization, and how he thinks about their overall strategy. — This episode is presented by American AgCredit. Check them out HERE. — Links Subscribe to The Modern Acre Newsletter - https://themodernacre.substack.com