How can AI revolutionize agriculture and farmer cooperatives? In this episode, Duane Simpson speaks with Dan Maycock, co-founder of Dataplai, about the transformative potential of AI in farming. They explore practical applications, the skepticism surrounding AI adoption, and essential strategies for cooperative leaders to leverage data effectively. Discover how to navigate this technological wave and ensure your cooperative thrives in a rapidly evolving agricultural landscape. Don't miss insights on data management, cost considerations, and the future of farming!

With special guest:

Dan Maycock, Co-Founder of Dataplai

Brett Sciotto started the Center for American Food Power because the threats facing U.S. agriculture aren't a bad streak — they're a structural misalignment that's been building for decades. In this episode, the former Army intelligence officer and founder of Idealyst Innovation joins Duane Simpson to explain why America risks losing the global ag race, why cooperatives are positioned to lead the turnaround, and why waiting for the damage to be done is the worst possible strategy.

With special guest:

Brett Sciotto, CEO, Idealyst Innovation and founder, Center for American Food Power

Running a farmer co-op today requires more from farmer-directors than ever before — global market exposure, major capital decisions, and regulatory complexity all impact the board’s work. Making sure that director education keeps pace is critical to co-op governance. Dr. Keri Jacobs, Executive Director of the Graduate Institute of Cooperative Leadership at the University of Missouri, has spent her career closing that knowledge and skills gap. In this episode, she and Duane Simpson dig into what effective co-op governance actually demands, why the profile of a farmer director has changed, and what thriving co-ops are doing to develop the boards they need. If you sit on a co-op board — or want to — this one's for you.

With special guest:

Dr. Keri Jacobs, Executive Director, Graduate Institute for Cooperative Leadership, University of Missouri