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
Episodes
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Jan 29, 2026 • 36min
444: Explaining Physical AI in Ag and Agtonomy's Series B Raise
Tim and Tyler talk with Tim Bucher, Founder and CEO of Agtonomy, about what trends he saw at CES and Agtonomy's recent Series B round. — This episode is presented by Yield Energy. Yield for Growers. — Links Agtonomy - https://www.agtonomy.com
Jan 20, 2026 • 23min
443: Introducing Yield Energy - How to Profit from Energy Flexibility in Agriculture
Tim and Tyler announce Yield Energy, the next chapter for Polaris Energy Services. Yield turns irrigation pumps and other on-farm energy assets into virtual power plants to help growers be more profitable. — This episode is presented by Yield Energy. — Links Yield Energy - https://yieldenergy.com Yield for Growers - https://yieldenergy.com/growers
Jan 15, 2026 • 20min
442: Fireside Chat with David Friedberg at World Agri-Tech
Tyler hosted a fireside chat with David Friedberg at last year's World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit. David discusses innovation in genetics, AI, and the current state of agtech investing. — This episode is presented by AgList, the only independent platform to discover and review ag biologicals. — Links World Agri-Tech - https://worldagritechusa.com Register using code ACRE10 - https://worldagritechusa.com/book-tickets
Jan 8, 2026 • 25min
441: Business on Easy Mode - What We've Learned from Sam Parr
Tim and Tyler discuss what they've learned from Sam Parr, the podcaster and entrepreneur. They also announce a new job opportunity, Head of Growth, at AgList. — This episode is presented by AgList, the only independent platform to discover and review ag biologicals. — Links AgList Head of Growth Job - https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4330467635/ AgList - https://aglist.com
Dec 31, 2025 • 29min
The 2025 Acre Awards - Part 2
Tune in for our end of year award, recap, and predictions show! Part 2: Biggest Change for 2026 Podcast Recap and Goals AgList Recap and Goals Polaris Recap and Goals 2025 Obsession 2026 Predictions Misogi — This episode is presented by Corteva R&D. — Links Farmer Mode - https://farmermode.com AgList - https://aglist.com Polaris Energy Services - https://polarisenergyservices.com
Dec 30, 2025 • 28min
The 2025 Acre Awards - Part 1
Tune in for our end of year award, recap, and predictions show! Part 1: Favorite Episode of the Year Business We'd Invest $10,000 In Ag Person of the Year Favorite Business Person Craziest Person We're Following Favorite Content — This episode is presented by Corteva R&D. — Links Justin Mares podcast Reservoir podcast New Leaf Symbiotics podcast Devon Wright podcast Farm Journal Top Producer of the Year Zach Dell on Invest Like the Best Michael Dell on Founders Jack Raines Alex Hormozi Catalyst DER Task Force Grant Horvat
Dec 19, 2025 • 27min
438: A Reasonable Farmer's Take on the 2025 Season
Tim and Tyler breadown the 2025 farm season on Nuss Farms and how Tim is thinking about managing risk, agtech, regenerative, vertical integration & more. — This episode is presented by Corteva R&D. — Links Farmer Mode hats - https://farmermode.com AgList - https://aglist.com
Dec 12, 2025 • 30min
437: USDA and MAHA Announce $700M Regenerative Ag Fund
Tim and Tyler unpack the announcement from the USDA and MAHA unveiling a $700M fund towards supporting regnerative agriculture. They also discuss regenerative and organic product pricing and the idea of a local certification. Use code FARMERFRIDAY for 25% off Farmer Mode Hats! — This episode is presented by Corteva R&D. — Links 25% off Farmer Mode hats - https://farmermode.com Use code FARMERFRIDAY at checkout Announcement - https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/12/10/usda-launches-new-regenerative-pilot-program-lower-farmer-production-costs-and-advance-maha-agenda
Dec 6, 2025 • 17min
436: Have We Reached Peak AgTech?
Tim and Tyler catch up on the latest with Monarch Tractor and recap Tim's CTRI annual meeting. Use code FARMERFRIDAY for 25% off Farmer Mode Hats! — This episode is presented by Corteva R&D. — Links 25% off Farmer Mode hats - https://farmermode.com Use code FARMERFRIDAY at checkout California Tomato Research Institute - https://tomatonet.org AgList - https://aglist.com Monarch News - https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/19/monarch-tractor-preps-for-layoffs-and-warns-employees-it-may-shut-down/
Nov 25, 2025 • 21min
435: Monarch Tractor Lawsuit, Fitness Check In & Content Diet
Tim and Tyler check in on their fitness, content their consuming right now, and address the Monarch Tractor lawsuit reported by TechCrunch. UPDATE: https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/19/monarch-tractor-preps-for-layoffs-and-warns-employees-it-may-shut-down/ — This episode is presented by Corteva R&D. — Links Monarch Lawsuit - https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/18/monarch-tractor-sued-over-tractors-that-were-unable-to-operate-autonomously/
