The newly reimagined Milo Matters Podcast builds on the success of Sorghum Smart Talk: Policy Edition, delivering a modern, focused platform to share the sorghum story.
Each monthly episode highlights the voices and ideas advancing the industry — from policy and markets to innovation and sustainability — reaching growers, industry partners and influencers across U.S. sorghum.
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National Sorghum Producers: The Voice of the Sorghum Industry
Tanner Antonick: The Next Chapter for Warner Seeds
In this episode of Milo Matters, host Eric Washington sits down with Tanner Antonick, commercial lead for Warner Seeds, to discuss the company's next chapter following its acquisition of the Sorghum Partners brand, germplasm portfolio and sorghum assets from S&W Seed Company. Antonick explains how the combined research, breeding and molecular capabilities are expanding Warner Seeds' pipeline, including DT2 trait development, earlier application flexibility with FirstAct herbicide and the PF trait aimed at reducing prussic acid risk in forage sorghum. The conversation also explores what growers and dealers can expect for 2027, how private-label partnerships can broaden access to regionally adapted genetics, and why producer-led advocacy matters to seed companies and the broader sorghum industry. Milo Matters is presented by Case IH, an NSP industry partner and the premier sponsor of the podcast.
9 Jul 2026
David Drinnon: Growing Sorghum from the Ground Up
In this episode of Milo Matters, we sit down with David Drinnon, General Manager of Nufarm North America Seeds and a member of the National Sorghum Producers Board of Directors, to discuss the people, partnerships and innovations driving the sorghum industry forward. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience, David shares his journey from Richardson Seeds to leading one of the industry's most recognized seed platforms.
From the importance of sorghum seed production to the value of strong industry partnerships, this conversation explores how collaboration between growers, seed companies and organizations like National Sorghum Producers helps strengthen the future of the crop. We also discuss how seed innovation continues to evolve and what growers can expect from the next generation of sorghum genetics.
David also reflects on his recent trade mission to China and Mongolia, sharing firsthand insights into global markets, the importance of maintaining international relationships and why trade remains a critical piece of the sorghum industry's success.
Whether you're interested in seed innovation, market development, advocacy or the future of sorghum, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the opportunities ahead for growers and the industry as a whole.
20 Mar 2026
Winning Starts with the Seed: Advanta on Genetics, Weed Control and What's Next for Sorghum
In this episode of Milo Matters, we sit down with Dr. Scott Staggenborg and Shane Halfmann from Advanta Seeds to talk about the innovations shaping the future of sorghum production.
From advancements in hybrid development to the rollout of the igrowth system, this conversation breaks down how new genetics and production tools are helping growers improve weed control, protect yield potential and adapt to rising input costs.
We also dive into what's happening in the field right now, including key agronomic considerations for the season, shifting market dynamics and why sorghum continues to stand out as a resilient, low-input crop in uncertain conditions.
Plus, we explore how Advanta's global footprint and research investment are driving new solutions for U.S. growers and what's coming next in the sorghum pipeline.
Whether you're making planting decisions or just looking to stay ahead of the curve, this episode delivers practical insights you can use on your operation.
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