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The Intentional Agribusiness Leader PodcastTracy Linbo: From Weeds to WisdomJoin our champion program: mark@themomentumcompany.com Attend a Thriving Leader event: https://www.themomentumcompany.com/thrivingleader2025 Instagram: @the.momentum.company LinkedIn: /momentum-companyIn this episode, I sit down with my friend and industry powerhouse, Tracy Linbo, Chief Commercial Officer at AgVend. We dive deep into what it really means to lead with intention—not just in your professional life, but at home, too. Tracy shares her incredible journey through the ag value chain, from pulling weeds on a hobby farm in Minnesota to leading commercial strategy for one of agtech’s fa...
2025-08-1149 min
Future of Agriculture[Tech-Enabled Advisor Series] Improving the Ag Retail Experience With Jason Weirich of MFA, Inc.This episode was produced in partnership With AgVend: https://www.agvend.com/MFA, Inc: https://mfa-inc.com/ FoA 269: [Tech-Enabled Advisor Series] Cooperatives Embrace Digital Tools with KC Graner of Central Farm ServiceI'm bringing back the Tech-Enabled Advisor Series to better understand agtech through the lens of the BUYER of that technology rather than just the entrepreneurs or investors. By talking to the buyers rather than the sellers of the tech, we got an unfiltered introduction to the technology and more importantly got to see how its used and the VALUE that it...
2025-07-3043 min
Upstream Ag ProfessionalUpstream Ag Professional - July 20th 2025This week’s audio edition covers the following:Companies vs. TechAgVend Launches Loyalty & Rewards Program Builder + CHS Capital and AgVend expand connection to deliver digital financing solutionsIt's time to "Open Up" around FMISQ2 2025 AgTech Venture Capital Investment and Exit Round UpDoes AgTech Have a Terminology Problem?
2025-07-1833 min
Upstream Ag ProfessionalUpstream Ag Professional - March 9th 2025FY 2024 Crop Protection and Seed Company Results: Themes, Highlights and AnalysisBayer Crop Science FY 2024 Results a. Glyphosate Business Unit b. Burn it to the Ground?Tidemark Invests in AgVendThank you for listening!
2025-03-0847 minThe Intentional Agribusiness Leader PodcastAlexander Reichert: The Power of Alignment in AgribusinessIn this episode of The Intentional Agribusiness Leader Podcast, host Mark Jewell welcomes Alexander Reichert, CEO of AgVend, for a dynamic conversation about intentional leadership, company culture, and the power of alignment in agribusiness. Alexander shares the story behind AgVend, his insights on building a values-driven company, and how intentionality can transform both personal and professional life. From cultivating talent to creating a strong culture, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiring lessons for leaders in the agriculture space.Key TakeawaysDefining Intentionality: Aligning actions with purpose and values is the foundation for intentional...
2025-01-2743 min
AgTech DigestCelleste Bio, Toesca , Astarte Capital , AGEYE, Rosy Soil, Silal, KEZAD, xFarm Technologies, Syngenta, PlantArcBio, ToolGen, MyEasyFarm, Saint Louis Sucre, Dubois Agrinovation, NANO, Vert2Grow, IBMA, FAO, Topian, IBM, Farmblox, Vertiberry, AgVend, Oaken, ADAMA- This Week in AgTechWelcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we’ll delve into the latest investments accelerating AgTech advancements, cutting-edge products transforming agricultural practices, and strategic partnerships driving sustainability and precision farming. Let’s get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Funding & Investment Highlights: Celleste Bio, Toesca Asset Management, AGEYE & More!More Mergers Expected for the Biologics Market?Industry Updates: Silal, MyEasyFarm, xFarm Technologies & More!AgTech Innovations: NEOM’s New Greenhouse, ADAMA’s New Fungicide, A New AI Assistant & More!Global AgTech Highlights: Weenat’s Acquisition, Agtonomy Rental Program Expansion, CropX Integration & More!Upcoming AgTech...
2024-12-0612 min
The Scoop PodcastEpisode 176: How To Serve Your Best And Biggest CustomersIt’s beyond a traditional understanding of point, click, buy e-commerce. Co-founder and CEO of AgVend Alexander Reichert shares how ag retailers are looking to digitally enable not just the customer experience, but also have best in class tools for their sales teams, their marketing teams, finance, procurement operations, and helping their organization, do their best work with technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-10-1526 min
The Pacesetter PodEp46: Vintage 3 AgTech and the Power of Curiosity with Alexander ReichertGet ready to ignite your curiosity with a journey into the heart of AgTech. This week, host Joe Mosher welcomes Alexander Reichert, the trailblazing CEO maneuvering through the fields of innovation and the gritty realities of modern agriculture. In this episode, we're peeling back the layers of what it truly takes to transform the age-old industry from the ground up! Tune in as we challenge the status quo, embrace the incremental victories, and learn why sometimes the most impactful changes are those that constructively catalyze rather than disrupt. Tune in now. Show...
2024-01-2457 min
The Modern Acre243: Innovating the Ag Retail Model with Alexander Reichert, Co-Founder and CEO of AgVendAlexander Reichert is the co-founder and CEO of AgVend, a digital commerce platform in the agriculture industry. AgVend's tools constructively power the omnichannel experiences for ag retailers, distributors, and manufacturers. Alexander joins us the podcast to talk about founding AgVend, evolving the business model, disruption vs. innovation, and much more. Tune in! Links RFSI Forum | Join the Co-op to get 10% off registration
2022-09-2735 min
Future of AgricultureFoA 269: [Tech-Enabled Advisor Series] Cooperatives Embrace Digital Tools with KC Graner of Central Farm ServiceThis episode is brought to you by AgVend (www.AgVend.com) Today’s installment of our Tech-Enabled Advisor series is really an insightful look at how a farmer-owned cooperative is leaning into the digital changes that are happening in our industry to remain relevant and provide value to their farmer shareholders. KC Graner is the senior vice president of agronomy at Central Farm Service, a co-op in southern Minnesota. As an advocate of the cooperative system, KC has spent his career embedded in member-owned organizations. Prior to taking on his role at Central Farm Service, KC worked at W...
2021-07-2838 min
The Modern Acre176: Innovating the Ag Retail Model with Alexander Reichert, Co-Founder and CEO of AgVendAlexander Reichert is the co-founder and CEO of AgVend, a digital commerce platform in the agriculture industry. AgVend's tools constructively power the omnichannel experiences for ag retailers, distributors, and manufacturers. Alexander joins us the podcast to talk about founding AgVend, evolving the business model, disruption vs. innovation, and much more. Tune in! Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/176
2021-06-1536 min
Asmus Farm Supply PodcastsAFS Grower PortalJoin Michele Wigern with Asmus Farm Supply and Ben Sinele with AgVend to learn about the AFS Grower Portal. Request Access to the AFS Grower Portal at https://portal.afschem.com/Contact AgVend at contact@agvend.com
2021-04-1523 min
AgTrendsTechnology for Efficiency Gains with SolinftecThis week, we chat with Carlos Hirsch and Amanda Warnke of Solinftec. During our talk, we dive into: Why technology sometimes gets a bad rap in agriculture
How ag retailers can gain efficiency
Why growers are benefiting from these platforms
Thank you for listening! You can learn more about Solinftec at https://solinftec.com/ (https://solinftec.com/) and reach their team at more.acres@solinftec.com. If you have any questions or guest suggestions for us, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com or check out http://www.agvend.com (www.agvend.com).
2021-02-1633 minAgTrendsAgworld and the future of Grower AccessibilityOn the first episode of 2021 we chat with Zach Sheely, North American President of Agworld. During this episode, we discuss: Agworld and how their solution helps growers and ag retailers
How Agworld and AgVend are working together for our shared partners
The importance of keeping the grower’s needs at the forefront
Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com or check out http://www.agvend.com (www.agvend.com).
2021-01-1941 minAgTrendsMatt Van Sloten & Travis Sullivan of River Valley CooperativeThis week we are joined by Matt Van Sloten and Travis Sullivan of River Valley Cooperative. In our chat, we cover: How value-added services are changing in the ag retail industry
The shifting roles of sales agronomists in servicing growers
Growers’ evolving preferences in doing business
Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com or check out http://www.agvend.com (www.agvend.com).
2020-12-0440 min
On the Ground PodcastGrower Portal App & WebsiteAnna Cardoze, Product Marketing Manager at AgVend joins Matt VanSloten and Travis Sullivan as they discuss the tools available through the Grower Portal App and website that was releasedl to growers earlier this fall! Account Managers are more connected than ever to customers and have the resources within the Grower Portal to work with growers on plans, pricing and conversations about the 2021 growing season. Learn more about the Grower Portal here: https://shop.rivervalleycoop.com/
2020-12-0340 min
Ag News Daily#TechTuesday with AgVendAlexander Reichert, CEO of AgVend, is on for #TechTuesday! We are talking with the Chief Button Pusher about his background, the AgVend advantage, their portal and packages, and more.
2020-12-0100 min
Ag News Daily#TechTuesday with AgVendAlexander Reichert, CEO of AgVend, is on for #TechTuesday! We are talking with the Chief Button Pusher about his background, the AgVend advantage, their portal and packages, and more.
2020-12-0128 minAgTrendsDigital Marketing and Ag RetailThis week we are joined by Jade Kampsen of Central Farm Supply (CFS). In our chat, we cover: Utilizing emails, texts, and app notifications to engage growers
The benefits of segmenting your customers
Coordinating your marketing messaging to be relevant throughout the year
Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com or check out http://www.agvend.com (www.agvend.com).
2020-11-1638 minAgTrendsGiving Growers Options in Ag Retail with John DemerlyThis week we are joined by John Demerly, CEO of CommoditAg. In our chat, we cover: How utilizing different channels can increase your market wallet share
The characteristics of different growers and how they prefer to do business
Basing your digital strategy on your goals
Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at www.agvend.com (http://www.agvend.com/).
2020-10-1438 minAgTrendsThe Evolution of AgVend: from the Marketplace to Grower PortalsThis week we are joined by Alexander Reichert, CEO and co-founder of AgVend. In our chat, we cover: Why we sunsetted the AgVend.com marketplace
How we are focusing our developmental efforts to better serve the industry
Ways ag retailers can digitally engage their customers
Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at www.agvend.com (http://www.agvend.com).
2020-10-0100 minAgTrendsGrowers Adapting through Technology with Lance PetersenThis week we are joined by Lance Petersen, a grower in east central Minnesota. In our chat, we cover: Ways producers are adapting to the ever-changing environment of agriculture
The challenges growers face when communicating with their ag retailers
How digital solutions can create efficiencies for growers throughout the year
Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at www.agvend.com (http://www.agvend.com).
Make sure to tune in to our next episode for a chat with our CEO, Alexander Reichert, about the evolution of AgVend...
2020-09-1600 minAgTrendsAgronomists’ Pain Points & Digital Solutions with Dan Larson of CFSThis week we are joined by Dan Larson, a Regional Growth Specialist at Central Farm Service (CFS) in Owatonna, MN. In our chat, we cover: The monthly challenges of invoicing
Using different mediums to communicate with customers
How digital solutions can serve both agronomists and growers.
Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at here (https://www.cfscoop.com/).
Make sure to tune in to our next episode for a chat with Lance Peterson, a grower from Minnesota.
2020-09-0200 minAgTrendsDigital Evolution in Ag with Shane Thomas (Part 2)This week we are again joined by Shane Thomas, Global Digital Ag Lead at Farmers Edge and author of Upstream Ag Insights. In part 2 of our chat, we cover a range of topics from how digital tools can help growers and agronomists instantly access information, to how technology can enhance the customer relationship, and so much more!
Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at here (https://upstreamaginsights.substack.com/).
Make sure to tune in to our next episode for a chat with Dan Larson of CFS about...
2020-08-1900 minAgTrendsDigital Evolution in Ag with Shane Thomas (Part 1)This week we are joined by Shane Thomas, Global Digital Ag Lead at Farmers Edge and author of Upstream Ag Insights. In part 1 of our chat, we cover a range of topics ranging from how technology use can reduce risk for farmers, to how eCommerce isn’t a full digital strategy for a business, and so much more!
Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at here (https://upstreamaginsights.substack.com/).
Make sure to tune in to our next episode where we continue our chat with Shane Th...
2020-08-0600 minAgTrendsThe Future of Ag Retail with Tracy LinboThe ag industry and ag retail has seen an accelerated change in the last 5 years and more specifically, in the last 5 months. The retail landscape is changing, but what will that continue to look like? During this episode, Anna Cardoze chats with Tracy Linbo, industry veteran and EVP Chief Commercial Officer of Growers Edge on the future of ag retail and how digital will continue to play a role in the space. We cover:
How digital will be incorporated into ag retail in the next 5 years
The future relationship between a sales agronomist and a customer
What...
2020-07-2400 minAgTrendsDigital Solutions are Enablers, Not Replacements for Agronomists with Connor LankfordAre you considering a digital solution, but concerned about alienating your sales team? In this episode, we share a live chat with Anna Cardoze and Connor Lankford, Precision Ag Manager from Valley Agronomics. During our chat, we dive into:
The importance of onboarding your organization at each level
Helping your team discover efficiencies through digital tools
Streamlining your sales process to gain key time savings of 20-30%
Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions after listening, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com.
Tune in to the next episode where we...
2020-07-1231 minAgTrendsCommon Considerations for Digital Solutions with Craig PattyEver wonder what considerations there are when an ag retailer is looking at implementing a digital solution? How do you know your customers want a digital option? How do you pick the right digital partner? In this episode, we share a live chat with Anna Cardoze and Craig Patty, VP of Sales + Marketing from River Valley Co-op. During our chat we dive into:
Getting buy-in from your team
How to know the right digital strategy for your business
Staying competitive in a digital environment
Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions after listening, please feel...
2020-07-1229 minAgTrendsCultivating a New Era in Ag RetailIn this episode, we share a live webinar with AgVend’s CEO and Co-Founder, Alexander Reichert. He discusses the new era in ag retail and the important shifts when it comes to digital strategies. We dive into:
Defining the future customer experience in agriculture
Best practices when designing your own digital strategy
How our AgVend-powered Grower Portals are keeping our partners ahead of their customers’ needs
Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions after listening, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com.
Tune in to the next episode wher...
2020-07-1230 min
Michigan AF PodcastTaylor Truckey, Farmer Engagement Manager at AgVendTaylor Truckey is the Farm Engagement Manager at AgVend. She at first thought she wanted to work in another area, but her hobby farm and 4-H background convinced her she wanted to work in agriculture. She is helping pay off her student loans by running her own photography business, and she’s planning a big celebratory trip when she reaches her goal next year. She enjoys hiking with her dog, doing her side hustle, and communicating with her community of supporters – online and in real life. Listen as Taylor talks about:Her aggressive use of Insta...
2019-09-1133 min
Future of AgricultureFuture of Agriculture 125: Digitizing Ag Retail with Alexander Reichert of AgVend Alexander Reichert is the Co-Founder & CEO of AgVend, an eCommerce platform that partners with various ag retailers to adapt to the evolving needs of American farmers. Their platform allows farmers to connect with retailers and purchase their products and/or services anywhere and at any time. Alex practices the Build-Measure-Learn philosophy in his life and believes customer satisfaction isn’t an option, but a critical part of success in any industry. Alexander joins me today to describe AgVend, what inspired him to start the company, how it works, and how it seeks to help...
2018-10-3138 min