Best Andrew Wedel Podcasts (2025)

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LIVE From Biogas Americas in Denver, Colorado 24:55

3d ago24:55

24:55

In Episode 27, Andrew Wedel and Brock Vetick record LIVE from the Biogas Americas Conference in Denver, Colorado. They dive into the latest trends shaping the biogas and renewable natural gas (RNG) industry, offering insights from the heart of the action. Tune in as they discuss the value of connecting with industry professionals, sharing perspecti…

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Sustainable Crop Production and Global Ag Trade with Andy Fabin 39:12

17d ago39:12

39:12

What’s the average farm field size in Western Pennsylvania? Where in the world are US soybeans sold and how are they marketed? Join Andrew and Brock as they sit down with Andy Fabin of Fabin Brothers Farms located near Indiana, Pennsylvania. Andy shares about sustainable corn and soybean production as well as soybean processing on his family's farm…

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The "Pondcast": Talking Innovation and Industry Involvement with Dr. Kevin Pond of WTAMU 36:48

1M ago36:48

36:48

Where are 25% of cattle on feed in the United States located? If you guessed within a 150-mile radius of Canyon, Texas, you guessed right! Andrew and Brock sit down with Dr. Kevin Pond, who serves as Dean of the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. Dr. Pond has dedicated his career t…

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Myths of Manure Liquid-Solid Separation 39:38

2M ago39:38

39:38

Total solids, dissolved solids, total dissolved solids, bedding quality solids, not bedding quality solids—there are a lot of things to consider when selecting a solids separation system. In this episode of Sustaining the Herd, Andrew is in the guest chair and is questioned by Brock on the nuances and intricacies of solids separation. Andrew first …

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Over the Road Trucking Powered by Renewable Natural Gas, with Cummins Inc. 50:41

2M ago50:41

50:41

Buckle up for this high-octane episode about the role of renewable natural gas in the transportation market. Andrew and Brock are joined by David King and Tom Quimby from Cummins Inc. to talk about all things at the intersection of RNG and transportation. David is the Product Manager for the Cummins North American On-Highway natural gas engine port…

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Industry Update: State of the Biogas Industry and Manure Management on Roller Compacted Concrete in Feedyards 45:38

2M ago45:38

45:38

Andrew and Brock give their perspectives on what’s new in the world of RNG and feedlot manure management. They touch on the impact of the recent change in administration and then they switch gears to discuss insights on manure management on roller compacted concrete in feedyards - also known as RCC - and how RCC is being utilized in the beef cattle…

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Part 2: Innovation and Sustainability in Cattle Feeding with John Schroeder 40:23

3M ago40:23

40:23

What does it mean for beef cattle production to be sustainable? Does a feedlot look and operate the same today as it did 25 years ago? Join Andrew and Brock as they once again sit down with John Schroeder of Darr feedlot for a lively discussion. John, a cattle feeder from Cozad, NE, passionately shares how he and his team at Darr Feedlot work every…

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Part 1: Cattle Feeding with John Schroeder 39:42

3M ago39:42

39:42

What is cattle feeding? How does the beef supply chain work? Andrew and Brock sit down with John Schroeder of Darr Feedlot to answer these questions and many more. John is an industry leader and passionate producer from Cozad, NE who cares about sustainably producing high-quality beef for consumers to enjoy. In this episode, John lays the groundwor…

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Hispanic Labor in Agriculture with Katie Dotterer of AgvoKate 47:50

4M ago47:50

47:50

Did you know that 78% of agricultural workers in the US are Hispanic? To kick off season 2 of Sustaining the Herd, Andrew and Brock sit down with Katie Dotterer of AgvoKate to discuss immigrant labor in the US agriculture industry. Katie, a former dairy farmer herself, works with agricultural producers to teach language courses and overcome cultura…

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Sustaining The Herd: A Year in Review 42:43

5M ago42:43

42:43

Episode 18 looks back at the first 17 episodes of Sustaining The Herd. Join Andrew and Brock as they recap the highlights from Season 1, episode-by-episode. Want to learn more about an episode or new to Sustaining the Herd? Jump to the episodes that interest you the most. Settje Agri-Services and Engineering would like to say thank you our guests a…

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Manure Management and Worm Farming with Jim Wallace of BioFiltro 40:57

5M ago40:57

40:57

We really "dig in" to the details in this episode of Sustaining The Herd—treating animal manure with worm farming, otherwise known as vermiculture. Andrew and Brock sit down with Jim Wallace of BioFiltro to discuss the many manure treatment options for producers to consider with a particular focus on vermiculture. Jim shares some interesting insigh…

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Myriah Johnson Joins the Herd 40:33

6M ago40:33

40:33

Have you ever wondered how an agricultural lending institution approaches sustainability? Well, if you have, you're in luck! And if you haven't, you're still in for a great episode! Andrew and Brock sit down with Myriah Johnson, who is the VP of Corporate Sustainability with Farm Credit Services of America, Frontier Farm Credit, and Ag Country Farm…

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LIVE from Business of Biogas with Dairy Producer, Lynn Boadwine 41:28

6M ago41:28

41:28

Join Andrew and Brock as they record on-location in St. Louis at Business of Biogas, a conference hosted by the American Biogas Council. They are joined by special guest Lynn Boadwine of Boadwine Farms in Baltic, SD. Lynn is a dairy producer and also a panelist for a session at Business of Biogas. From project development, to construction, to opera…

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Zoning and Permitting - Travis Caspersen and Nick Maaske 39:21

7M ago39:21

39:21

What needs to happen for a livestock production facility to be built? What processes exist to ensure facilities are properly located and operated? Back by popular demand, Andrew and Brock are once again joined by Travis Caspersen and Nick Maaske of Settje Agri-Services and Engineering. Travis and Nick previously talked about environmental regulator…

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Mark Fahleson: A Trusted Advisor 38:42

7M ago38:42

38:42

Did you hear “the one” about the livestock producer and the lawyer? What if the lawyer is the livestock producer? This episode of Sustaining the Herd is no joke as Andrew and Brock are joined by Mark Fahleson—an attorney with Rembolt Ludtke. Mark talks about how his roots in livestock production enable him to be a trusted advisor to his agriculture…

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Unlocking the Transportation Market for Renewable Natural Gas with Charles Love of Trillium 32:47

8M ago32:47

32:47

Renewable natural gas (RNG) is produced from manure and other feedstocks through the anaerobic digestion process...and then what happens? Join Andrew and Brock as they welcome to The Herd special guest Charles Love of Trillium—a leading provider of clean, alternative fuels for over the road truck fleets across the United States, with natural gas be…

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Zach Settje Joins The Herd 34:52

8M ago34:52

34:52

What does it look like to design and build a livestock production facility? What makes a project successful? Andrew and Brock visit with Zach Settje of Settje Agri-Services and Engineering to break down the construction process. Zach offers some insightful advice to anyone planning for a livestock construction project. The group also looks ahead as…

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All Things Hoof Health With Karl Burgi 39:11

9M ago39:11

39:11

When you hear the word "sustainability" in the context of animal agriculture, do you think of...water? manure? feed production?...What about hoof health? Join The Herd to take a look at sustainability from a different perspective as Andrew and Brock visit with Karl Burgi, the founder of Save Cows, and a global leader in all matters involving hoof h…

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Manure Management for Digester Developers 101: Water, Hoof Blocks, and Neck Chains 36:45

9M ago36:45

36:45

Why is there so much water in dairy manure? What makes for a good anaerobic digestion feedstock? Why is there sand and grit in manure? Sit down with Andrew and Brock to discover answers to these questions and more as they dig into manure management for anaerobic digestion. There are several key considerations for producers and project developers to…

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Compliance and Nutrient Management - Travis Caspersen and Nick Maaske 35:30

9M ago35:30

35:30

Can a compliance program lead to profitability? What do government regulations, manure, and sustainability all have in common? Tune in to Episode 8 to find out as Andrew and Brock sit down with a couple of their colleagues from Settje Agri-Services and Engineering. Travis Caspersen, Compliance Division Lead, and Nick Maaske, Agronomist, join The He…

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Anna Kobza Joins The Herd 25:43

10M ago25:43

25:43

Have you ever met someone who's an animal scientist, rancher, cattle feeder, and well-known agriculture industry advocate on social media? Whether or not you answered "yes" to this question, you won't want to miss this episode as Andrew and Brock sit down with Anna Kobza. As you'll find out, Anna brings a unique and well-rounded perspective to the …

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ABC's of Getting Paid for Biogas 25:04

10M ago25:04

25:04

Join Andrew and Brock as they decipher the "alphabet soup" of getting paid for biogas. They explain the landscape of biogas revenue while breaking down the "ABCs and 123s" of the acronyms used to describe these pathways to getting paid. From different types of markets, to carbon credits and tax credits, they cover it all in this episode. Tune in to…

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Enviromental Attorney David Crass Joins The Herd 38:58

11M ago38:58

38:58

Wonder how an attorney approaches sustainability in the agricultural industry? Join Andrew and Brock as they sit down with David Crass, an environmental attorney with Michael Best Law Firm. They discuss how sustainability looks different today than it did in the past. David shares about his vast experience working with people and groups across the …

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LIVE! From Biogas Americas in Savannah, Georgia 33:39

11M ago33:39

33:39

Join Andrew and Brock as they record on-location in Savannah, Georgia at Biogas Americas, the annual conference of the American Biogas Council. They share their experiences at Biogas Americas and some highlights the event. They also get down to business as they discuss what they're learning and talk about industry trends. Look for new episodes of S…

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Animal Feed and Sustainability — Lara Moody, P.E. Joins the Herd 39:05

12M ago39:05

39:05

As the saying goes, what goes in must come out. Animal feed plays a significant role when it comes to the sustainability of animal agriculture, from production to emissions, to ingredients. In this episode of Sustaining the Herd, we talk with Lara Moody, P.E. the Executive Director at the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER), which i…

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American Biogas Council Executive Director Patrick Serfass Joins the Herd 38:16

1y ago38:16

38:16

Brock and Andrew are joined this week by Patrick Serfass, executive director of the American Biogas Council. Together, they discuss how biogas systems are transforming the livestock industry. What are the benefits of biogas and how are they impacting producers and the environment? Listen in to find out. Look for new episodes of Sustaining the Herd …

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Welcome to the Herd 19:34

1y ago19:34

19:34

Welcome to Sustaining the Herd. We're an ag innovation podcast that explores topics and trends in the livestock industry, with an emphasis on innovation and sustainability. In this episode, you'll meet our hosts Andrew Wedel and Brock Vetick — as well as learn about some of the topics they'll be exploring in season one of Sustaining the Herd. Look …

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250 - Defying the Odds - Season 14 Recap 31:34

1+ y ago31:34

31:34

Lisa summarizes Season 14, Defying the Odds, with reflections on the strategies shared and helpful recaps. 240 – Dr. Andrew Newberg 241 – Cin Fabre 242 – Tyler Denk 243 – Jim Fielding 244 – Dr. Valerie Daniels-Carter 245 – Simone Stolzoff 246 – Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg 247 – Andrew Barnes 248 – Jamila Souffrant 249 – Kevin Kelly Subscribe to CUE a…

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249 Kevin Kelly on Living and Working at the Intersection of Passion, Purpose, and Profitability 1:30:09

1+ y ago1:30:09

1:30:09

THE SHOW Kevin Kelly is a modern creative pioneer. He was a polymath before it was cool. His career as a writer, founder, photographer, and editor extends across industries and continents. A world traveler and lifelong learner, Kevin’s ideas such as 1000 True Fans have inspired a generation of builders and artists to exercise full agency over their…

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248 Jamila Souffrant on Redefining and Achieving Financial Freedom 1:29:24

1+ y ago1:29:24

1:29:24

THE SHOW Jamila Souffrant’s expertise in personal finance is informed by her own experience turning financial uncertainty into financial freedom. She and her husband saved $169,000 in 2 years and redefined their future with smart money decisions. Now she’s guiding people from diverse backgrounds to more fulfilled lives through her personal finance …

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247 Andrew Barnes on why (and how) a 4 Day Work Week is the secret to success at work 1:29:56

1+ y ago1:29:56

1:29:56

A dynamic and growing group of companies and organizations are moving to a 4 day work week. Andrew Barnes is the pioneer behind this movement. It all started with an experiment to see what would happen if his team worked 4 days instead of 5. The results were so breathtaking that he never looked back. Now there's an entire organization - including r…

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246 Thomas Wedell-Wedellsbord on the Science of Effective Problem Solving 1:27:34

1+ y ago1:27:34

1:27:34

Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg is the author of ‘What’s Your Problem?’ which was released by Harvard Business Press. He is also the co-author (with Paddy Miller) of Innovation as Usual, a Harvard Business Review Press book on the art of driving innovation in regular organizations. Thomas has worked with managers in nearly all parts of the globe, includi…

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245 Simone Stolzoff on the better ways to integrate work, life, and identity for more success and satisfaction 1:13:05

1+ y ago1:13:05

1:13:05

THE SHOW Simone Stolzoff is a designer, and workplace expert who is the former design lead at the global innovation firm IDEO. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and many other publications. He’s the author of The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work. This conversation is, in …

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244 Dr. Valerie Daniels Carter on how she turned a vision into reality with 100+ franchise locations 51:51

1+ y ago51:51

51:51

THE SHOW Dr. Valerie Daniels-Carter is founder and president of V&J Holdings, the largest female-owned franchise organization in the United States. As one of the best known fast-food operators in the United States with more than 130 units across multiple brands, Valerie has partnered with influential leaders like NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal to expa…

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243 Executive and author Jim Fielding on the secrets to building world class teams in high stakes environments and how to build a values-aligned career 1:29:50

1+ y ago1:29:50

1:29:50

THE SHOW Jim Fielding is casting the kind of light we all need to free us from the anxiety of being enough and doing enough. Throughout his illustrious career as an executive as the world’s most recognizable companies, he found that authenticity and kindness were the secrets to achieving the kind of success he most craved. But these realizations di…

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242 Tyler Denk on the Serendipity of Startup Success 1:55:55

1+ y ago1:55:55

1:55:55

Tyler Denk is making a name for himself as a CEO who building a modern company that brings fresh energy to an old space: e-mail. He’s powering the world’s most beloved newsletters through Beehiiv, the company he founded in 2021. beehiiv is an all-in-one product suite for newsletter. Tyler joined Morning Brew as the second employee, leading product …

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241 Cin Fabré on How She Conquered Wall Street 1:10:00

1+ y ago1:10:00

1:10:00

Cin Fabré is the personification of grit. We hear that word used in personal and professional development circles, but her story, her mindset, and her confidence truly reflects it. Growing up, Cin Fabré didn’t know anything about the stock market. But she learned how to hustle from her immigrant parents. Through a tip from a friend, Cin pushed her …

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240 Dr. Andrew Newberg on The Science Behind Spirituality 1:09:51

1+ y ago1:09:51

1:09:51

Dr. Andrew Newberg is the world’s leading thinker on neurotheology. His work has been published in over 250 peer reviewed articles and chapters on brain function and the study of religious and mystical experiences. He has published 14 books including How God Changes Your Brain and Neurotheology: How Science Can Enlighten Us About Spirituality. In t…