Using algae to clean water and create fertilizer | The Spokesman Speaks Podcast, Episode 214

Welcome to Episode 214 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Martin Gross, a central Iowa entrepreneur who’s using algae to treat wastewater and create fertilizer. We also discuss crop and livestock market dynamics with Iowa Farm Bureau’s market experts, economist Dr. Christopher Pudenz and farmer education program manager Zach Brummer.

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode

• Learn more about Gross-Wen Technologies at Algae.com. 
• If you’re looking to take your rural Iowa business to the next level, reach out to Iowa Farm Bureau Senior Investment Manager Adam Koppes, akoppes@insidefb.com 
• Sign up for Iowa Farm Bureau’s 2026 Economic Summit. 

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