<![CDATA[The Taylor Moreland Podcast]]>458512ff-9917-522d-9d93-c2e00c192b67Mon, 11 May 2026 15:30:04 +0000Captivate.fmTaylor Morelandhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/229eec96-2a8d-4de8-b62b-d50acb177832/Cover-Art-V4.jpgThe Taylor Moreland PodcastTaylor MorelandTaylor MorelandAfter studying agribusiness at the University of Missouri, Taylor started as a Pioneer seed salesman. Being a lifelong inventor and innovator, he noticed the emergence of agricultural spray drones and became an early adopter. He brought some of the first drones to the United States, began to sell them to his customers, and scaled his business into the largest distributor and service provider of spray drones in the country. While Taylor is passionate about technological advancement, what really drives him is empowering the real people behind it and sharing their stories. Grab a drink and join in as we grow together!https://www.taylormorelandpod.comfalseepisodicnopodcastIt's Never Too Late to Start Your Business - Sid and Sheryl VanDyne of AgBoostIt's Never Too Late to Start Your Business - Sid and Sheryl VanDyne of AgBoostSid and Cheryl Van Dyne are retired dairy farmers turned drone pilots operating out of southeast Kansas and the Kansas City metro. After decades in agriculture, IT, and education, they found their way back to the industry they love through spray drones — and they're just getting started. In this episode, Sid and Cheryl join Taylor to talk about their journey from the dairy barn to the drone field, why they decided to start a new business in retirement, and what it means to work together toward something bigger than a paycheck.

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]]>Sid and Cheryl Van Dyne are retired dairy farmers turned drone pilots operating out of southeast Kansas and the Kansas City metro. After decades in agriculture, IT, and education, they found their way back to the industry they love through spray drones — and they're just getting started. In this episode, Sid and Cheryl join Taylor to talk about their journey from the dairy barn to the drone field, why they decided to start a new business in retirement, and what it means to work together toward something bigger than a paycheck.

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]]>5d8ee82c-3363-4f12-8757-0400ec835ecdMon, 11 May 2026 10:30:00 -050001:08:14falsefull88#007 - Alex Ryan of Altus Ag Aviation Consulting#007 - Alex Ryan of Altus Ag Aviation ConsultingAlex Ryan ran the Regulations department at Agri Spray Drones before starting his company. Altus Ag Aviation Consulting is a one-stop-shop for spray drone legality. In this episode, Alex and Taylor discuss regulations, policy, and even space.

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]]>Alex Ryan ran the Regulations department at Agri Spray Drones before starting his company. Altus Ag Aviation Consulting is a one-stop-shop for spray drone legality. In this episode, Alex and Taylor discuss regulations, policy, and even space.

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]]>0307c13b-06b7-49f1-93dc-c84733e0438dMon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -050001:23:12falsefull77#006 - Greg Thomas of Thomas Elevated Ag#006 - Greg Thomas of Thomas Elevated AgGreg Thomas is a farmer, an applicator and drone dealer in Iowa. He's been in the spray drone industry for a while and has quickly and successfully scaled his business. In this episode, Greg and Taylor talk about his early days in the industry, how he found acres, and where they see the industry heading.

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]]>Greg Thomas is a farmer, an applicator and drone dealer in Iowa. He's been in the spray drone industry for a while and has quickly and successfully scaled his business. In this episode, Greg and Taylor talk about his early days in the industry, how he found acres, and where they see the industry heading.

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]]>8aefd3ef-3ee2-4f8f-ad3b-c1700a17b55aMon, 23 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -050001:04:36falsefull66#005 - Arthur Erickson of Hylio#005 - Arthur Erickson of HylioHylio is the original US-based spray drone manufacturer. From humble beginnings at the University of Texas, Arthur has evolved from a tinkering college student to a trailblazer of American industry. In this episode, he and Taylor discuss how Hylio came to be, how they've grown and changed, and how they are preparing for the future of our industry.

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]]>Hylio is the original US-based spray drone manufacturer. From humble beginnings at the University of Texas, Arthur has evolved from a tinkering college student to a trailblazer of American industry. In this episode, he and Taylor discuss how Hylio came to be, how they've grown and changed, and how they are preparing for the future of our industry.

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]]>e2cfe955-065a-4d0b-9d61-a81cc03091eeMon, 23 Feb 2026 14:25:00 -050001:06:16truefull55#004 - Chad Gripp of Sweetwater Technologies#004 - Chad Gripp of Sweetwater TechnologiesChad Gripp is a pioneer and power user of spray drones. Chad is a drone dealer and runs a large application operation in Illinois. In this episode, Chad and Taylor reminisce on the early days of the industry and discuss growth and scaling as business owners.

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]]>Chad Gripp is a pioneer and power user of spray drones. Chad is a drone dealer and runs a large application operation in Illinois. In this episode, Chad and Taylor reminisce on the early days of the industry and discuss growth and scaling as business owners.

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]]>c1b925a3-110b-44b3-bf30-a2a19936f805Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -050001:32:55falsefull44Pioneering a New Industry - Dr. Steve LiPioneering a New Industry - Dr. Steve LiDr. Steve Li is arguably the authority in the agricultural drone industry. A respected scientist and professor at Auburn University and founder of the Spray Drone End User Conference, Dr. Li has conducted more research than anyone else in the space. In this episode, we'll discuss how he got started in the industry, what he's learned, and what the future looks like.

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]]>Dr. Steve Li is arguably the authority in the agricultural drone industry. A respected scientist and professor at Auburn University and founder of the Spray Drone End User Conference, Dr. Li has conducted more research than anyone else in the space. In this episode, we'll discuss how he got started in the industry, what he's learned, and what the future looks like.

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]]>42b3363a-f3da-441b-88cc-35383957c5d1Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -050001:15:37falsefull33An Acre is an Acre – Andrew Tucker and Sabrina Roum of Highland Ag and AirAn Acre is an Acre – Andrew Tucker and Sabrina Roum of Highland Ag and AirAndrew and Sabrina have a big operation and a big family. Early adopters in the spray drone industry, they started as small applicators covering a few acres at a time. Now, they cover thousands of acres and sell and service drones for other business owners as an Agri Spray Drones dealer. In this episode, we'll discuss the progression of the industry, where we see it heading, and what it's like to farm as a family.

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]]>Andrew and Sabrina have a big operation and a big family. Early adopters in the spray drone industry, they started as small applicators covering a few acres at a time. Now, they cover thousands of acres and sell and service drones for other business owners as an Agri Spray Drones dealer. In this episode, we'll discuss the progression of the industry, where we see it heading, and what it's like to farm as a family.

Visit us at taylormorelandpod.com and follow along on social media!

]]>4bbf4662-8e8a-43fa-a737-a9bc4e4f12cdMon, 12 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -050045:47falsefull22Build Simple, Scale Smart – Josh DiPippo of Spotters Aerial AgBuild Simple, Scale Smart – Josh DiPippo of Spotters Aerial AgProfessional rodeo rider turned business owner, Josh is one of the most influential names in the spray drone industry. In this episode, we'll talk about the RoadRunner, the original pickup bed tender system and Josh's invention, as well as his unique approach to application.

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]]>Professional rodeo rider turned business owner, Josh is one of the most influential names in the spray drone industry. In this episode, we'll talk about the RoadRunner, the original pickup bed tender system and Josh's invention, as well as his unique approach to application.

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]]>4379c378-4732-40c9-9000-585f719df3a7Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -050058:27falsefull11The Taylor Moreland Podcast TrailerThe Taylor Moreland Podcast TrailerWe are so excited to bring you the newest show in agriculture and ag tech, hosted by Agri Spray Drones founder Taylor Moreland. An FFA kid who studied agribusiness at the University of Missouri before becoming a seed salesman, Taylor became an early adopter of spray drones and quickly became the largest distributor in the United States. In this show, we'll dive into the stories and experiences of farmers and business owners in the spray drone and wider agricultural industry. We hope you'll join us as we grow together!

]]>We are so excited to bring you the newest show in agriculture and ag tech, hosted by Agri Spray Drones founder Taylor Moreland. An FFA kid who studied agribusiness at the University of Missouri before becoming a seed salesman, Taylor became an early adopter of spray drones and quickly became the largest distributor in the United States. In this show, we'll dive into the stories and experiences of farmers and business owners in the spray drone and wider agricultural industry. We hope you'll join us as we grow together!

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