
Ag Interrupted
Sarah Mock, Brent Gloy, and David Widmar return to the intersection of agriculture, history, and economics to share the stories and business adventures you’ve never heard. Each episode will take you back to a specific date in history where the team will unpack how chaotic, unsettled, and flat-out bizarre history was. Learn how these random but relevant events have shaped the world we know today and the key lessons for managers and business leaders.
Episodes
4 episodes
Guano Gold Rush and the Future of Fertilizer - September 9, 1804
The Date: September 9, 1804The Event: German Explorer Alexander von Humbolt learns of guano and its uses in agriculture on the coast of Peru.The Story: Guano as one of the first crop nutrient boom and busts, and how that can help us und...
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41:23

Powell Maps the Colorado River and Sees the Future - August 13, 1869
The Date: August 13th, 1869The Event: John Wesley Powell and his nine man crew reach the foot of the Grand Canyon during their journey down the Colorado riverThe Story: How Powell's journey shaped the way we understand the potential of ...
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Episode 2
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53:19
