We kick off Season 2 of our Grounded podcast with an interview with Tommy Bignall, MSC Director of Ag Operations. Tommy gives us an inside look at the direction of our Ag Operations department, some of our future plans for piling grounds, and t

Grounded, S1, Episode 9

Aug 24th, 2020 17m 15s

On this episode of Grounded, host Jim Ruhlman talks with Michigan Sugar Company Vice President of Operations, Jason Lowry. Jason talks about his background in the sweetener industry, and gives an update on factory operations.

Grounded, S1, Episode 8

Jul 16th, 2020 32m 35s

Episode 8 of Grounded features an interview with current Michigan Farm Bureau President, Carl Bednarski. Carl is also a sugarbeet farmer and one of the founding board members of the cooperative. In this episode, Carl reflects back on his path t

Grounded, S1, Episode 7

Jun 3rd, 2020 40m 22s

Episode 7 of Grounded features an interview with Mr. Clint Hagen, co-owner of Atwater Farms in Ubly, Michigan. During this episode, we learn more about the evolution of Atwater Farms, Clint's background and family, and involvement in Michigan S

Grounded, S1, Episode 6

May 5th, 2020 25m 4s

Episode 6 of Grounded features an interview with Dr. Corey Guza, Michigan Sugar Company Director of Research and Agronomy, and Dennis Bischer, Director of Agronomy. During this episode, we learn more about Corey and Dennis, discuss the current

Grounded, S1, Episode 5

Mar 23rd, 2020 32m 10s

Episode 5 of Grounded features an interview with Brian Ingulsrud, Vice President of Agriculture for American Crystal Sugar Company. Brian and Jim discuss the similarities and differences between American Crystal and Michigan Sugar, reviews the

Grounded, S1, Episode 5

Mar 23rd, 2020 32m 10s

Grounded, S1, Episode 4

Jan 30th, 2020 39m 6s

Episode 4 of Grounded features Mr. Jim Johnson. Mr. Johnson retired in 2017 after serving as the Executive President for the United States Beet Sugar Association for 28 years. Johnson reminisces on his time in Washington, DC, his relationships

Grounded, S1, Episode 3

Oct 2nd, 2019 31m 46s

Episode 3 of Grounded features an interview with Bill Herford and his son, Adam Herford. Bill and Adam are 4th and 5th generation sugarbeet farmers in the thumb of Michigan.

Grounded, S1, Episode 2

Sep 10th, 2019 25m

Episode 2 of Grounded features an interview with Mr. Mark Flegenheimer. Mark is the current President and CEO of Michigan Sugar Company, and has been with Michigan Sugar Company since 1994.

Grounded, S1, Episode 1

Jul 31st, 2019 37m 8s

Episode 1 of Grounded features an interview with Mr. Ernest Flegenheimer. Mr. Flegenheimer was the President of Michigan Sugar Company from 1963 to 1993.

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