The Idea Exchange: A New Look at Chicken Markets

Our guest this week is Diogo Lobo, CEO of NorthPoint Forwarding. Diogo brings a different perspective on the future of the meat and poultry industry, specifically around the future of freight and logistics. He has extensive global experience with some of the largest meat packers and has now launched an entrepreneurial venture.   In today's episode you will learn:   2 models for processors to manage freight Ways to make the logistics process work smoothly How success is measured in the freight & logistics business What challenges and opportunities exist around logistics and freight forwarding How Diogo thinks the industry will look differently in 5, 10 years.   Stay current on the latest happenings in animal protein markets by subscribing to The Idea Exchange podcast!   Head over to iTunes and subscribe to The Idea Exchange Podcast to get instantly notified of new episodes published every Thursday. If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave a review on iTunes to help us reach even more influential experts throughout the industry.   To learn more about The Poultry Exchange, please visit our website.

Our guest this week is Layne Fortenberry, CEO of Grainster. Grainster is a robust cash grain marketplace that features several cutting edge components including a digital currency system, a logistics solution, and a food traceability program. Layne discusses the how innovation in agricultural commodity markets can drive efficiency and the generational shift that has contributed to the heavy uptake of technologies across the globe.   In today's episode you will learn:  How Grainster got started and what problems it is solving Why now is the time for adoption of market innovations Technology's role in "efficiently" getting the job done vs "just" getting the job done   Stay current on the latest happenings in animal protein markets by subscribing to The Idea Exchange podcast!   Head over to iTunes and subscribe to The Idea Exchange Podcast to get instantly notified of new episodes published every Thursday. If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave a review on iTunes to help us reach even more influential experts throughout the industry.   To learn more about The Poultry Exchange, please visit our website.  

Planning for the future of the industry includes developing strategies for talent management. As the industry transforms, attracting and developing top talent into leaders will be critical. Join our discussion with guest Melissa Ortiz, who shares actionable insights based on her experience working with Gallup and through her own consultancy, Evolve, to help leaders and managers effectively develop talent to meet future business needs.   In today's episode you will learn:   Why generational characteristics matter when developing talent….and why they don't Three distinguishing characteristics of millennial work styles and how they differ from previous generations Three best practices for talent management Talent management pitfalls for industries or disciplines within industries with a "we've always done it this way" mentality   Stay current on the latest happenings in animal protein markets by subscribing to The Idea Exchange podcast!   Head over to iTunes and subscribe to The Idea Exchange Podcast to get instantly notified of new episodes published every Thursday. If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave a review on iTunes to help us reach even more influential experts throughout the industry.   To learn more about The Poultry Exchange, please visit our website.

Our guest this week is Jefferson Heatwole, EVP of Sales & Marketing at Shenandoah Valley Organic, a startup producing organic chicken for retail consumers. Listen in to hear what makes this company so innovative and how they've found their niche in an industry where traditional dogma says size and scale are the way to win.   In today's episode you will learn:   About Shenandoah Valley Organics and how the company got started. Some surprising things Jefferson has learned about how sales/marketing works in this industry. A high level overview about how pricing works in the specialty segment. Some of the challenges Jefferson faces in terms of sales, logistics, price, etc. How Jefferson thinks the industry will look differently in 5, 10 years.   Stay current on the latest happenings in animal protein markets by subscribing to The Idea Exchange podcast!   Head over to iTunes and subscribe to The Idea Exchange Podcast to get instantly notified of new episodes published every Thursday. If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave a review on iTunes to help us reach even more influential experts throughout the industry.   To learn more about The Poultry Exchange, please visit our website.  

In this episode Bill Rupp, former President of Cargill Beef and JBS Beef, identifies complexities in the beef business and ways to optimize supply chains. Stay current on the latest happenings in animal protein markets by subscribing to The Idea Exchange podcast! Head over to iTunes and subscribe to The Idea Exchange Podcast to get instantly notified of new episodes published every Thursday. If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave a review on iTunes to help us reach even more influential experts throughout the industry. To learn more about The Poultry Exchange, please visit our website.

Dr. Tom Elam joins us today to share his insight on the future of the animal protein markets – specifically the poultry sector. He also shares why he believes the poultry industry has grown significantly over the last 60 years and what innovative ideas we may see in 2017. Dr. Tom Elam, President of FarmEcon, LLC graduated from the University of Tennessee with a PhD in Agricultural Economics in 1973. He currently serves as the sole employee and President at FarmEcon, LLC, where he is responsible for running every aspect of the business. In 2006, Dr. Elam was recognized by Poultry USA magazine as one of the top 20 poultry consultants in the United States. His experience throughout the agricultural and animal protein markets provides valuable insight into the future of the industry. Stay current on the latest happenings in animal protein markets by subscribing to The Idea Exchange podcast! Head over to iTunes and subscribe to The Idea Exchange Podcast to get instantly notified of new episodes published every Thursday. If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave a review on iTunes to help us reach even more influential experts throughout the industry. To learn more about The Poultry Exchange, please visit our website. 

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Idea Exchange! Get a flavor for where this podcast is headed in today's episode. See why now is the time to look at the animal protein markets and the ideas taking hold in that space. Will you join us in envisioning the future of animal protein markets?  Stay current on the latest happenings in animal protein markets by subscribing to The Idea Exchange podcast! Head over to iTunes and subscribe to The Idea Exchange Podcast to get instantly notified of new episodes published every Thursday. If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave a review on iTunes to help us reach even more influential experts throughout the industry. To learn more about The Poultry Exchange, please visit our website.