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The Modern Acre

Tim & Tyler Nuss·Hosted by Tim Nuss and Tyler Nuss·460 episodes

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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

Why listen

The Modern Acre gives you a front-row seat to the people building the future of food and agriculture, from agtech founders and investors to operators working on real farms. Hosts Tim and Tyler Nuss mix interviews with their own operator perspective, so listeners get both startup strategy and practical context from inside the agriculture industry. It is a strong fit for founders, farmers, investors, and anyone curious about how technology, capital, and farming collide.

Episodes

28 min
May 28, 2026Episode 458
How Reservoir is Building the Home of AgTech and Investing in Rugged AI

Tim and Tyler have Danny Berstein back on the pod to talk about the latest with Reservoir. — This episode is presented by Ambrook. — Links Reservoir - https://reservoir.co

48 min
May 12, 2026Episode 457
How to Raise a 3rd AgTech Investment Fund in a Down Market

Tim and Tyler talk to Francisco Jardim about his journey as the MD at SP Ventures and how they have successfully raised for a 3rd fund investing in agtech. — This episode is presented by Ambrook. — Links SP Ventures - https://spventures.com.br

29 min
May 7, 2026Episode 456
What is ACTUALLY Going on with Fertilizer Right Now

Tim and Tyler talk to Chris Abott of Pivot Bio and Geraldo Mattioli of Kula Bio about what is happening with fertilizer and how biological solutions can address current farmer challenges. — This episode is presented by Ambrook. — Links Pivot Bio (Pivot on AgList) Kula Bio (Kula on AgList)

38 min
Apr 28, 2026Episode 455
Farm Finance App Exceeds 1M Acres in 10 Days!

Tim and Tyler talk to Shay Foulk about the launch of Farm Profit Manager. — This episode is presented by Ambrook. — Links ShayFoulk.com

34 min
Apr 21, 2026Episode 454
Building an AI-First AgTech Company with Founders of Numanac

Daniel Lee and Dan Kelly talk with Tim and Tyler about their AI-First startup Numanac. — This episode is presented by Ambrook. — Links Numanac

33 min
Apr 14, 2026Episode 453
From Tillable to CamoAg - Corbett Kull on CamoAg's New Sales Intelligence App and AI Tools

Corbett Kull joins the podcast to share updates on Camo Ag. — This episode is presented by Ambrook. — Links Camo Ag

24 min
Apr 7, 2026Episode 452
Unpacking What Happened to Monarch Tractor

Tim and Tyler discuss the official closing of Monarch Tractor and if any agtech startup has achieved product-market-fit. — This episode is presented by Ambrook. — Links Monarch Tractor shuts down Not one agtech startup has product-market-fit

31 min
Mar 31, 2026Episode 451
The Latest In Plant Gene Editing with Pairwise COO

Tim and Tyler talk with Ian Miller about the latest in the plant gene editing sector, including recent funding rounds, new traits, and more. — This episode is presented by Yield Energy. Yield for Growers. — Links Pairwise - https://www.pairwise.com  Farmer Mode Hats - https://farmermode.com

22 min
Mar 26, 2026Episode 450
World Agri-Tech Takeaways + AgFunder Investment Report

Tim and Tyler recap their experience at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit and cover AgFunder's Investment Report. — This episode is presented by Yield Energy. Yield for Growers.

22 min
Mar 13, 2026Episode 449
Should We Sell The Modern Acre?

Tim and Tyler discuss HubSpot's acquisition of Starter Story, what is going on with creator-run businesses, and if they should consider a sale. — This episode is presented by Yield Energy. Yield for Growers. — Links Sign Up for the Yield Webinar

17 min
Mar 4, 2026Episode 448
Glyphosate Exec Order and RFK Jr. MAHA (and Fitness) Backlash

Tim and Tyler discuss the executive order on glyphosate and RFK's response on the Joe Rogan podcast. — This episode is presented by Yield Energy. Yield for Growers. — Links Executive Order - https://www.agweb.com/news/business/trumps-glyphosate-executive-order-frames-food-security-national-security RFK Jr. on Rogan - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EMhiBlQv3ck1ohBjyFdf4 RFK Jr. Leg Press - https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/rfk-jr-won-t-stop-034717419.html

40 min
Feb 24, 2026Episode 447
Selling to John Deere and Building AI Tools in Agriculture

Tim and Tyler talk with Nick Horob about selling his company Harvest Profit to John Deere and his recent focus on building with AI in agriculture. — This episode is presented by Yield Energy. Yield for Growers. — Links AI on Your Farm - https://aionyourfarm.com Full Stack Ag - https://fullstack.ag

21 min
Feb 17, 2026Episode 446
Expand Your Empire - Tim's Takeaways from the Top Producer Summit

Tim and Tyler talk out Tim's recognition as the Top Producer of the Year (Next-Gen) and attending the Top Producer Summit in Nashville.  — This episode is presented by Yield Energy. Yield for Growers. — Links Top Producer: Tim Nuss - https://www.agweb.com/news/business/2026-top-producer-next-gen-award-winner-tim-nuss  Top Producer Summit - https://events.farmjournal.com/top-producer-summit-2026  Weskan Grain - https://weskangrain.com

42 min
Feb 6, 2026Episode 445
The Ugly, the Bad, and the Good of AgTech Investing in 2026

Tim and Tyler talk with Adam Bergman, Managing Director of EcoTech Capital, about the state of AgTech. — This episode is presented by Yield Energy. Yield for Growers. — Links EcoTech Capital - https://ecotechcap.com The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - https://ecotechcap.com/news-%26-articles

36 min
Jan 29, 2026Episode 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

22 min
Jan 20, 2026Episode 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

19 min
Jan 15, 2026Episode 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

24 min
Jan 8, 2026Episode 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

29 min
Dec 31, 2025
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

27 min
Dec 30, 2025
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

27 min
Dec 19, 2025Episode 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

30 min
Dec 12, 2025Episode 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

17 min
Dec 6, 2025Episode 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/

20 min
Nov 25, 2025Episode 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/

16 min
Nov 20, 2025Episode 434
Ceres AI adds an AI Agent to Their Board?!

Tim and Tyler talk about Ceres AI recent $13M funding round and the appointment of an AI agent to their board.  — This episode is presented by Corteva R&D.  — Links Ceres AI - https://ceres.ai  Ceres Imaging Podcast - https://www.themodernacre.com/202-innovations-in-aerial-imaging-with-ashwin-madgavkar-ceo-and-founder-of-ceres-imaging/

36 min
Nov 14, 2025Episode 433
"Shark Tank" for AgTech Recap from Western Grower's Annual Meeting

Tim and Tyler talk about Tyler's experience at the Western Growers Annual Meeting this week and recap the "Shark Tank" event from the show. — This episode is presented by Corteva R&D.  — Links Western Growers - https://www.wga.com TRIC Robotics - https://www.tricrobotics.com  Drift Sense - https://drift-sense.com  Lumo - https://lumo.ag

40 min
Nov 5, 2025Episode 432
Lessons from Deploying $1B into Regenerative Farmland

Tim and Tyler talk to Rob Hurlbut, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Agriculture Capital, all about his learnings from over ten years investing in farmland. — This episode is presented by Corteva R&D.  — Links Agriculture Capital - https://agriculturecapital.com/

34 min
Oct 28, 2025Episode 431
A Go-To Market Framework in AgTech

Tim and Tyler talk to Brent Smith, CEO of New Leaf Symbiotics, about their "behind the scenes" go-to-market strategy and his take on the fragmentation and M&A landscape in biologicals. — This episode is presented by Corteva R&D.  — Links New Leaf Symbiotics - https://newleafsym.com New Leaf on AgList - https://aglist.com/partner/newleaf-symbiotics

26 min
Oct 21, 2025Episode 430
Bonsai Robotics FIRA Announcement & Unpacking the farm-ng Acquisition

Tim and Tyler talk to Tyler Niday about their new product announcements and recent acquisiton of farm-ng. — This episode is presented by Corteva R&D.  — Links Bonsai Robotics - https://www.bonsairobotics.ai

27 min
Oct 14, 2025Episode 429
How to Execute a Big Idea in AgTech

Tim and Tyler talk to Shely Aronov about founding and scaling Innerplant. — This episode is presented by Corteva R&D.  — Links Innerplant - https://innerplant.com

35 min
Oct 7, 2025Episode 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

30 min
Sep 30, 2025Episode 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

39 min
Sep 24, 2025Episode 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

20 min
Sep 16, 2025Episode 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

41 min
Sep 11, 2025Episode 424
David Friedberg on What Will Win in Ag (Replay)

Tim and Tyler talked with David Friedberg last year about joining Ohalo, lessons from The Climate Corp, and what will in in ag. — This episode is presented by American AgCredit. Check them out HERE. — Links Ohalo - https://www.ohalo.com Climate Corp Podcast - https://www.themodernacre.com/302-the-story-of-the-climate-corporation/ YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themodernacre

31 min
Sep 2, 2025Episode 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

30 min
Aug 26, 2025Episode 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

30 min
Aug 19, 2025Episode 421
Understanding "The Big Shrink" and Farmer Sentiment in Agriculture

Tim and Tyler talk to Matt Woolf about the ag economy in California specialty crops. Takeaways Post-COVID, nut pricing is stabilizing while vegetable pricing normalizes. USDA estimates can be inaccurate due to abandoned orchards. The Big Shrink report explores the impact of population decline on agriculture. Population growth has historically supported agricultural markets. Fertility rates are declining due to economic and cultural factors. Public policies to reverse population decline have shown little effect. Farmers should focus on quality over quantity in exports. California agriculture faces significant regulatory challenges. Ag tech innovations are rapidly evolving and improving efficiency. Farmer sentiment is low due to high input costs and low commodity prices. — This episode is presented by American AgCredit. Check them out HERE. — Links Terrain - https://www.themodernacre.com/aacwebsite

31 min
Aug 12, 2025Episode 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

20 min
Aug 4, 2025Episode 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

36 min
Jul 29, 2025Episode 418
Rethinking Food and Ag Investments - The Quiet Trends Reshaping The Industry

Tim and Tyler talk to Mark Brooks about his framework for investing in food and ag based on his recent AgFunderNews article, The quiet trends reshaping ag: a field guide for builders, backers, and business leaders. — This episode is presented by American AgCredit. Check them out HERE. — Links AFN Article - https://agfundernews.com/the-quiet-trends-reshaping-ag-a-field-guide-for-builders-backers-and-business-leaders  Mark on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbrooks/  Polaris Energy Services - https://polarisenergyservices.com

24 min
Jul 25, 2025Episode 417
The Dos and Don'ts of Scaling a Biological Startup

Tim and Tyler talk to Nicholas Spoden about scaling a biological startup. — This episode is presented by American AgCredit. Check them out HERE. — Links Lygos - https://www.lygos.com  Lygos on AgList - https://aglist.com/manufacturer/lygos-inc-1  AgList - https://aglist.com

26 min
Jul 22, 2025Episode 416
$600M CPG Exit and the Latest Protein Bar Brand

Tim and Tyler unpack the success (and controversy) of RxBar and David Protein. — This episode is presented by American AgCredit. Check them out HERE. — Links RxBar - https://www.rxbar.com/  David Protein - https://davidprotein.com

34 min
Jul 15, 2025Episode 415
Chipotle's Local Sourcing Solution (+ Local vs. Regen Debate)

Tim and Tyler talk to Cole Jones about all things local food and commerce. — This episode is presented by American AgCredit. Check them out HERE. — Links Local Line - https://www.localline.co

23 min
Jul 8, 2025Episode 414
Function Health for Ag? Our Experience with Function Health and Takeaways in Ag

Tim and Tyler talk about their experience using Function Health. — This episode is presented by American AgCredit. Check them out HERE. — Links Function Health - Use code FUNCTIONDAY for $135 off! AgList Upstream Ag

35 min
Jul 2, 2025Episode 413
An Emerging CPG Brand Acquires a Legacy CPG Brand

Tim and Tyler talk to Drew Anderson about founding and scaling Cleveland Kitchen, an Ohio-based food company specializing in fermented and culinary vegetable products. — This episode is presented by American AgCredit. Check them out HERE. — Links Cleveland Kitchen - https://www.clevelandkitchen.com

40 min
Jun 24, 2025Episode 412
Two Water Experts Bootstrapping a Water Insights App

Tim and Tyler talk to Keith Yamamoto and Chase Hurley about water dynamics in California and launching their new water insights app, Hydra Score — This episode is presented by PF Partners. Unlock the exclusive AgTech Go-to-Market webinar HERE. — Links Hydra Score - https://hydrascore.com

24 min
Jun 17, 2025Episode 411
How EXACTLY We Are Using AI for our Businesses Today

ANNOUNCEMENT: AgList is now 10x more powerful. Introducting AgList AI. — Tim and Tyler share how exactly they are using AI for their businesses, including specific tools and use cases. — This episode is presented by PF Partners. Unlock the exclusive AgTech Go-to-Market webinar HERE. — Links AgList - https://aglist.com  Farmer Mode - https://farmermode.com  ChatGPT - https://chatgpt.com  Gemini - https://gemini.google.com/app  Replit - https://replit.com  Manus - https://manus.im/app  Lindy - https://www.lindy.ai

42 min
Jun 13, 2025Episode 410
How and Why a Farmer Chooses an AgTech Solution

ANNOUNCEMENT: AgList is now 10x more powerful. Introducting AgList AI. — Tim and Tyler talk to Joe Coelho and Dave Booher about how and why Joe decided to adopt the MyLand soil health solution. — This episode is presented by PF Partners. Unlock the exclusive AgTech Go-to-Market webinar HERE. — Links MyLand - https://myland.ag  American Pistachio Growers - https://americanpistachios.org  AgList - https://aglist.com

33 min
Jun 10, 2025Episode 409
What Everyone Needs to Know About Biologicals with Dr. Keri Carstens

ANNOUNCEMENT: AgList is now 10x more powerful. Introducting AgList AI. — Tim and Tyler talk to Dr. Keri Carstens, CEO of Jord Bioscience, about all things biologicals. — This episode is presented by PF Partners. Unlock the exclusive AgTech Go-to-Market webinar HERE. — Links Jord Bioscience - https://www.jordbioscience.com   AgList - https://aglist.com