Renk Seeds of Innovation

About Renk Seeds of Innovation

Where we share generations of knowledge to help grow your own farming operation. In our episodes, we provide current insights to help you farm stronger and make the most of every acre. Join us as we explore real-world farming solutions and cutting-edge seed technology. Innovating agriculture, one seed at a time.

Publisher

Renk Seed

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 May 2025

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Why We Don’t Have the Perfect Seed: An Inside Look at CRISPR and Seed Genetics

   Gene editing and CRISPR have been in the headlines for a while, and farmers in the shop and the field are asking us what this means for their crops. If we can edit genes, why can’t we develop a corn hybrid that resists every disease and yields like a racehorse? In this episode, Max is joined by seed experts and familiar voices Alex Renk, Bruce Nagel, and Jeff Renk. Together, they walk through corn genetics, how gene editing differs from GMO work, and where AI comes into play. As they di...

2. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Rebuilding a Family Farm — A Story of Resilience

   Getting started in farming is hard. Getting back into it after the family sold the land decades ago is a different kind of challenge. In this episode, Max is joined by Iowa farmers Brian and Cole Wiebensohn and their Renk Seed dealer Duane Groth. Together, they talk about starting over and how they’ve transformed their operation in just three years. The Wiebensohn story is one of stewardship and resilience as they rebuild the soil for the next generation. As their story unfolds, Cole wa...

3. 

   12 Aug 2026

   180 Years of Innovation — Looking Back at Our Roots

   This year, Renk Seed is celebrating 180 years in business. We’re reflecting on this milestone and looking back at the people, ideas, and decisions that have helped our family-owned seed company grow through generations of change. In this episode, Max is joined by Renk Seed’s lead team: Jeff, Brett, and Alex Renk. Together, they discuss embracing biotechnology, advancing computer systems and automation for a rapidly changing industry, and improving processes to serve their customers and deale...

Who has been a guest on Renk Seeds of Innovation

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Alex Renk
• Jesse Thompson
• Brett Renk
• Jeff Renk

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100

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Quality

44

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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