In this episode of What Farmers Want, Tayab Soomro of PathoScan pitches his disease-detection tech to a panel of straight-shooting Prairie producers. Will it pass the farmer test—or get sent back to the lab?
Farmers Evaluate PathoScan's Ag Tech: Real Feedback, Real Insights, Ep.2
Join us in episode two of 'What Farmers Want,' hosted by Danny Aberhart, where REAL-WORLD producers dive deep into evaluating innovative Ag Tech solutions.
In this episode, we feature Tayeb Soomro, founder of PathoScan, pitching his microbial profiling platform, PathoBox.
The technology allows early detection and management of crop diseases, potentially transforming fungicide application decisions.
Hear from seasoned farmers like Matt Wallington, Kris Mayerle, Janel Delage, and Scott Maurer, among others, as they provide candid feedback, discuss the practicality, and explore the potential ROI.
CEO Doug Jones from Cornerstone Credit Union shares insights on supporting Ag Tech advancements.
This interactive, no-nonsense series aims to bridge the gap between Silicon Valley innovation and practical farming needs, ensuring technologies not only impress but work effectively in the field.
00:00 Introduction to What Farmers Want
01:54 Meet the Panelists
03:19 Farmers Share Crop Conditions and Innovations
09:12 Cornerstone Credit Union's Role in Ag Tech
16:32 Challenges in Ag Tech Adoption
20:24 Introducing Patho Scan and Patho Box
35:05 Challenges with Previous Device
35:44 Improvements in Sample Preparation
37:27 Cost and Pricing of the New Technology
40:12 Fungicide Decision-Making on the Farm
44:14 ROI and Cost Analysis of Fungicide Application
49:48 Future Plans and Farmer Feedback
58:26 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks