Episode 12: Potato Expertise
In this episode, we're excited to talk with Steve Bannworth about Potato Expertise at Lamb Weston. Visit our website at https://tater-talk.transistor.fm/ and listen to learn more! Visit the link to let us know about other topics you'd like us to talk about on the show! https://forms.office.com/r/vYdvjXmKpP
Five takeaways:
- Agricultural challenges are universal, encompassing financial constraints and labor shortages, regardless of location.
- Family farms are the cornerstone of U.S. agriculture, playing a vital role in the nation's agricultural landscape.
- Lamb Weston partners globally for seed breeding and trials, enhancing their agricultural programs and ensuring top-quality potato production worldwide.
- Lamb Weston collaborates with universities to breed seeds, starting from potato tissue and progressing through various phases, including field trials, to develop region-specific varieties.
- Sustainability and innovation are essential for long-term productivity and meeting consumer demands, with continuous efforts to improve practices and highlight their importance.
Want to learn more about our guest (and your hosts)?
Steve Bannworth | https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-bannworth-49779629/
Rachael Bedell | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-bedell-66335355/
Hailey Dugan | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-dugan/
Steve Bannworth | https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-bannworth-49779629/
Rachael Bedell | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-bedell-66335355/
Hailey Dugan | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-dugan/