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446. Ag Alumni Seed’s Craig Anderson on AI, phenotyping + advancing seed innovation through research and technology
Episode 446
Monday, 7 September, 2026
What does the future of seed innovation look like - and how is Indiana helping shape it? On this episode of the Agbioscience Podcast, host Eric Pfeiffer sits down with Craig Anderson, CEO of Ag Alumni Seed, for a conversation on seed development, Purdue-connected research, emerging technologies, and the global opportunities rooted right here in Indiana. Episode highlights: Craig’s path to CEO and what drew him to lead Ag Alumni Seed after a long career in the seed industry The Ag Alumni Seed and Purdue connection - and how that relationship supports research, agriculture, and broader industry impact Balancing business and mission as Ag Alumni Seed grows its commercial work while supporting Purdue’s College of Agriculture How customer expectations are changing in popcorn and specialty seed markets The future of seed innovation and which traits will matter most in the years ahead How imaging and 3D plant modeling are accelerating research through the Ag Alumni Seed Phenotyping Facility Where data, automation, and AI can create the biggest real-world gains in seed development Untapped opportunities in seed development and where the industry is only beginning to scratch the surface Indiana’s competitive advantage in supporting innovation that can scale to global markets What’s ahead for Ag Alumni Seed and the partnerships that could shape the next chapter
