508. China's Soybean Boycott Hits U.S. Growers, AI Empowers Malawi's Farmers, and a Conversation with Ben Mand on Making Impact Part of the Recipe

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Ben Mand, CEO of the yerba mate beverage company Yerba Madre. They discuss how companies can support partner farmers in the transition to regenerative agriculture practices, the changing expectations of consumers, and starting small for a big impact. Plus, hear about the struggles of American farmers as the consequences of U.S. tariffs on China play out, a new proposal from the EPA to end a program requiring polluters to report greenhouse gas emissions, the economic toll of unsustainable practices, and a new AI tool that's being rolled out to support Malawi's smallholder farmers. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.