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 talks about plans for the new hoop building and placement of the new pilers for 2021.

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.

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 to becoming a state and national spokesperson for all of Michigan agriculture, and his outlook on the future of agriculture in our state.

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 Sugar Company.

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 crop, and discuss plans for the future of the Agronomy and Research teams at Michigan Sugar Company.