The Commodity Kitchen with David Maloni & Jerry Dalton
Twice a month, David and Jerry serve up a fast, focused look at the world of commodities—covering everything from major food ingredients to energy and beyond. With over 50 years of combined experience advising some of the world’s largest commodity buyers, they bring unmatched insight and practical perspective to the table. Each episode delivers a market update, the key news and trends they’re watching, and occasional guest perspectives—all in under 15 minutes.
The Commodity Kitchen with David Maloni & Jerry Dalton
Regenerative Agriculture and the Future of Sustainable Farming, with Austin Allred owner of Royal Family Farming
Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Austin, a multi-generational farmer and agritech leader from Royal Family Farming in Royal City, Washington. Austin and his family are leading the charge in sustainable cattle farming, producing beef that is better than carbon neutral. We’ll discuss the essential role of cattle in maintaining healthy soils, the benefits of crop rotation, blockchain technology for food transparency, and the future of family farming in the U.S. Let’s dive into the future of food production together!
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David Maloni’s LinkedIn
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Royal Family Farming Instagram
Royal Family Farming Facebook
Austin’s Allred LinkedIn
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00:00 – Introduction to Farm to Fork: The Innovators with David Maloni
00:21 – Meet Austin: Multi-generational farmer and agritech innovator
01:51 – Austin shares how his family’s farming practices are carbon negative
02:18 – Role of cattle in maintaining soil health and ecosystem balance
03:54 – Austin’s journey from working in different states to expanding his family farm
04:22 – Overview of Royal Family Farming’s mission and variety of farming operations
06:05 – Discussing the challenges and misconceptions of family farming
08:43 – Introduction to regenerative agriculture and its importance
15:09 – Exploring the lifecycle of cattle and beef production at scale
23:25 – Why regenerative agriculture is critical for long-term sustainability
27:18 – How Royal Family Farming produces carbon-negative beef
30:00 – The worm farm and its role in sustainable farming practices
35:28 – Blockchain technology and its impact on food transparency
40:36 – The future of Royal Family Farming and the next generation of farmers
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