Join the network of thousands of other grain handling and grain processing professionals across the globe taking strategic steps to grow professionally. The Whole Grain show will give you the competitive advantage to win at work so you can make more of an impact. Each episode of Whole Grain, a podcast presented by GEAPS, will help you discover how to be your best self while supporting your team and your organization. The Grain Elevator and Processing Society is an international professional ...
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This podcast is produced and hosted by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Field Agricultural Engineering Team. We are a group of agricultural engineers that work with farmers and agribusiness professionals to help improve the efficiency, profitability, and environmental outcomes on farms. This podcast will feature information and interviews with ISU Extension field ag engineers and others with expertise in engineering and environmental issues in agriculture. We will cover a var ...
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Join the University of Minnesota Extension Crops team in addressing all your crop-related questions this growing season, from soil fertility, agronomics, pest management and more. We will tackle issues as they arise to help you make better crop management decisions this season.
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Over the past few years, more and more farmers have been growing small grains again, and even more want to find ways to grow them on their farm. At Practical Farmers of Iowa, we’ve been trying to help with that process. Starting with the first episode “Small Grains: A Revival” – you can learn more about small grains, from the benefits of adding diversity to your crop rotations to growing, harvesting and marketing the crops. Like everything else we do, this series is farmer-led. The podcast i ...
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Resources for crop disease ID - June 12 Strategic Farming: Field Notes 2024 Contact information for today’s show: Angie Peltier, Extension educator - crops, apeltier@umn.edu Brett Arenz, CFANS plant pathology, aren0058@umn.edu Liz Stahl, Extension educator - crops, stah0012@umn.edu Resources: Plant Disease Clinic https://pdc.umn.edu/ pdc@umn.edu Di…
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Making the most out of Postemergence Weed Control (Timing and weed ID)
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Making the most out of Postemergence Weed Control (Timing and weed ID) - June 5 Strategic Farming: Field Notes 2024 Contact information for today’s show: Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension Weed Specialist, joseph.ikley@ndsu.edu Debalin Sarangi, Extension Specialist, Weed Management, dsarangi@umn.edu Ryan Miller, Regional Extension Educator, Crops, mill0869@…
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Alfalfa weevil and nutrient management update
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Alfalfa weevil and nutrient management update - May 29 Strategic Farming: Field Notes 2024 Contact information for today’s show: Anthony Hanson, Regional Extension Educator, IPM, hans4022@umn.edu Brad Carlson, Extension Educator, Water Resources, bcarlson@umn.edu Claire LaCanne, Extension Educator, Crops, lacanne@umn.edu We want to thank our sponso…
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Unveiling the Present: Autonomous Tech Transforms Agricultural Rail Loadouts with RAYHAWK Technologies
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Learn about autonomous railcar loading solutions in this special promotional episode of Whole Grain podcast brought to us by RAYHAWK Technologies. The RAYHAWK autonomous railcar loading solutions bring the latest in technology …
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Seedling diseases and small grains in a wet spring
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Seedling diseases and small grains in a wet spring - May 22 Strategic Farming: Field Notes 2024 Contact information for today’s show: Jochum Wiersma, Small Grains Specialist, wiers002@umn.edu Dean Malvick, Extension Plant Pathologist and Program Leader, Crops, dmalvick@umn.edu Anthony Hanson, Regional Extension Educator, IPM, hans4022@umn.edu Some …
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Corn and Soybean Planting Update-Are we on Schedule? or What's next?
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Corn and Soybean Planting Update-Are we on Schedule? or What's next? - May 15, 2024 Strategic Farming: Field Notes 2024 Contact information for today’s show: Dr. Jeff Coulter, UMN Extension Agronomist, coult077@umn.edu Dr. Seth Naeve, UMN Extension Agronomist - Soybeans, naeve002@umn.edu Dave Nicolai, Extension Educator - Crops, nico0071@umn.edu We…
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Field Notes talks weed and insect updates
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Field Notes talks weed and insect updates - May 8, 2024 Strategic Farming: Field Notes 2024 Contact information for today’s show: Debalin Sarangi, UMN Extension Weed Scientist, dsarangi@umn.edu Bruce Potter, UMN Extension IPM Specialist, bpotter@umn.edu Anthony Hanson, Regional Extension Educator, hans4022@umn.edu We want to thank our sponsors the …
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Fueling Progress: The Evolution of the Ethanol Industry with Dr. Kurt Rosentrater
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Dr. Kurt Rosentrater, an expert in grain handling and processing from Iowa State University, sits down with Jim Lenz for "Fueling Progress: The Evolution of the Ethanol Industry. " This episode of Whole Grain Podcast discusses …
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Optimizing Spring Grain Drying and Storage: Insights from Ken Hellevang
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. In this episode of the Whole Grain Podcast, Ken Hellevang, an expert in grain drying and storage from North Dakota State University Extension, sits down with Jim Lenz for "Optimizing Spring Grain Drying and Storage: Insights fr…
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Canola Chronicles: Unveiling the Remarkable Evolution with Dr. Michael Eskin
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Join us on the Whole Grain Podcast episode as we explore the remarkable evolution of canola as a commodity with insights from Dr. Michael Eskin, a Distinguished Professor at the University of Manitoba, renowned for his expertis…
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GEAPS Exchange 2024: Setting Records, Shaping Futures with John Caupert
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Listen in to hear about the monumental GEAPS Exchange event with John Caupert, the visionary executive director of GEAPS (Grain Elevator and Processing Society). Fresh from the excitement of Exchange 2024 in Kansas City, MO, Ca…
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Innovations in Grain Silo Maintenance: Drone Inspection Services
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Join Jim Lenz, host of the Whole Grain Podcast and GEAPS’ director of training and education, as he delves into the world of grain silo maintenance innovations with Cheyenne Wohlford, CEO and president of Custom Concrete Specia…
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Welcome to the latest episode of Whole Grain. In the show, we focus on GEAPS Exchange. We will dive deep into what you can expect at the upcoming GEAPS Exchange event taking place in Kansas City, MO, from February 24-27, 2024. …
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Meet John Caupert, GEAPS’ New Executive Director
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Get ready to be inspired as we sit down with John Caupert, the visionary new Executive Director of the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS). John brings to the table a lifetime of agricultural wisdom, from his early da…
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Everything from Conveyor Belting to Buckets with a 30-Year Grain Pro
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Unlock the hidden potential of your grain handling operations with insights from Joe Altenhofen, a conveyor belt virtuoso from IBT Industrial Solutions. In our latest conversation, Joe doesn't just spotlight the nuances of conv…
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. GEAPS teamed up with Kansas State University and the IGP Institute to offer Hands-On Training for the Operation and Maintenance of Conveying Equipment. This episode takes listeners behind the scenes of the grain industry, explo…
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Safety First: Unmasking Grain Dust Management with Dr. Carol Jones
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. In this compelling episode, our director of education and host of Whole Grain, Jim Lenz welcomes Dr. Carol Jones, a distinguished figure in production agriculture and materials handling design. Dr. Jones shares her professional…
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A Lifetime of Shepherding Safety with Wayne Bauer
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Navigating the intricacies of the grain industry requires dedication, expertise, and a passion for safety. Our latest podcast guest, Wayne Bauer, embodies all these traits and more. Bauer, a seasoned industry veteran, shares hi…
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Recognizing Employee Behavior for Sustainable Engagement
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Ever pondered the power of genuine recognition in your workplace? Tune in as we dig into a riveting dialogue with Erin Mies, co-founder of People Spark Consulting, who casts a brilliant light on the pivotal role intentional rec…
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Victam LatAm Exclusive: Grain Quality in Tropical Environments
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. With a focus on serving our members and partnering with our network of global grain professionals, GEAPS partnered with Victam International to host our first ever event in South America! The event took place October 3-5, 2023,…
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. GEAPS took a step toward fulfilling our mission to champion, connect and serve the global grain industry and our members recently with VICTAM/LatAm. We partnered with VICTAM International to host our first ever event in South A…
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Inside the Iowa State University Kent Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex with Dirk Maier
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Ever wondered what goes into creating a state of the art agricultural facility? Get ready to be enlightened as Dirk Maier, a globally recognized professor of Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University, take…
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Transforming Workplace Culture: Mastering Managerial Communication with Kristen Ireland
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Ever wondered how to enhance your team's performance with just the right words? In this episode of Whole Grain, host Jim Lenz welcomes Kristen Ireland, a seasoned expert in human resources and co-founder of People Spark Consult…
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Cultivating Safety and Health: A Conversation with Jess McCluer
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Preparing for grain storage and marketing tips
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Preparing for grain storage and marketing tips - August 23, 2023 We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council. NDSU Grain Drying and Storage - https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/graindrying https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/dryin…
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Corn and soybean yield updates - August 16, 2023 We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council. Contact information for today’s show: Jeff Coulter, Extension Corn Agronomist - coult077@umn.edu Seth Naeve, Extension Soybean Agronomist - naeve002@umn.ed…
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Exploring the Food-Grade Soybean Market with Chuck Kunisch
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Join us for an enlightening conversation with Chuck Kunich, a key figure in the grain industry and dual-role powerhouse at Michigan Agricultural Commodities. His deep wisdom in safety management and food-grade soybean business …
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Late-season weed issues and soybean aphid management
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We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council. Contact information for today’s show: Bob Koch, Extension Soybean Entomologist - koch0125@umn.edu Tom Peters, Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist and Weed Scientist - pete7440@umn.edu Dave Nicolai, Extension E…
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We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council. Contact information for today’s show: Bruce Potter, Extension IPM Specialist - bpotter@umn.edu Fei Yang, Extension Corn Entomologist - yang8905@umn.edu Lizabeth Stahl, Extension Educator - crops - stah001…
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A Journey through South Africa's Grain Industry with Wessel Lemmer
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. What are the various grains growing in South Africa? And what economic conditions are shaping the coutry's agriculture? Learn all this and more as Wessel Lemmer, general manager of AgBiz Grain, takes us on a journey through Sou…
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Soybean Update and Crop Diseases (including tar spot) on the radar
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We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council. Contact information for today’s show: Seth Naeve, Extension Soybean Agronomist - naeve002@umn.edu Dean Malvick, Extension Plant Pathologist - dmalvick@umn.edu Lizabeth Stahl, Extension Educator - crops - …
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Corn agronomy updates and preparing for soybean insects
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We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council. Contact information for today’s show: Jeff Coulter, Extension Agronomist - coult007@umn.edu Bob Koch Extension Entomologist - koch0125@umn.edu Anthony Hanson - hans4022@umn.edu Soybean Gall Midge https://…
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Crop management considerations during this abnormally dry season
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Crop management considerations during this abnormally dry season - June 28, 2023 We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council. Contact information for today’s show: Debalin Sarangi - dsarangi@umn.edu Tom Hoverstad - hover003@umn.edu Dave Nicolai - ni…
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The Power of Collaboration: How a Partnership Between First Responders and Grain Facilities Saves Lives
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. What happens when you combine first responders and grain facilities? Lives are saved through the power of collaboration. Listen as Dean Alling, a seasoned industry expert, provides practical insights and shares real-life succes…
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New small grain insect found in NW MN and armyworm updates
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Join us for this session when we welcome Dr. Ian MacRae and Bruce Potter, Extension entomologists, as they discuss the reemergence of a small grain pest, the cereal leaf beetle, and armyworms. The weekly Wednesday program will feature a live webinar with interactive discussion with attendees, addressing in-season cropping issues as they arise. Week…
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Post-emergence weed control & small grains updates
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Post-emergence weed control & small grains updates - June 14, 2023 The dry, late spring has impacted herbicide effectiveness and management decisions. Join in as we welcome special guest Dr. Rodrigo Werle, University of Wisconsin – Madison Extension cropping systems weed scientist, to address weed control concerns. He is joined by Dr. Jochum Wiersm…
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Controlled Danger: How a Training Center Takes Safety to the Next Level
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. How can you give employees hands-on learning opportunities for dangerous tasks? A modern training center is the answer! Listen as Scott Biel and Jon Brown of Mid Kansas Coop (MKC) discuss the vision behind MKC's new state-of-th…
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Field Notes talks - Moisture issues (too dry and too wet) & supplemental nitrogen updates
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Join us for this session when we welcome Drs. Fabián Fernández, Extension nutrient management specialist, and Vasu Sharma, Extension irrigation specialist, as they discuss moisture issues - both too wet and too dry - and how they are impacting nitrogen management decisions. We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion …
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Field Notes talks cover crop termination + weed management
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We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council. Contact information for today’s show: Debalin Sarangi dsarangi@umn.edu Joe Ikley joseph.ikley@ndsu.edu Liz Stahl stah0012@umn.edu U of MN Cover Crop Website: https://extension.umn.edu/soil-and-water/cover…
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Field Notes talks alfalfa and early-season insects
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We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council. Speaker: Bruce Potter, Integrated Pest Management Specialist Moderator: Anthony Hanson, Integrated Pest Management Resources: Field Notes 2023 series information…
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Safety First: Emergency Action Plans with Butch Hendrix
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. What can ensure the safety of employees and first responders? An emergency action plan! Listen as Butch Hendrix, a safety and environmental professional with 37 years of experience, explores the most common types of emergencies…
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Field Notes talks corn & soybean planting
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We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council. Field Notes 2023 series informationBy University of Minnesota Extension
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We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council. Speakers: Dennis Todey, Director, USDA Midwest Climate Hub; Jeff Coulter, Extension corn agronomist Moderator: Dave Nicolai Resources: NASS Crop Progress Reports Corn Growing Degree Day Tool PDF of slides…
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All About VICTAM LatAm: GEAPS' First South American Event!
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Interested in animal feed, milling, and grain processing opportunities in Latin America? Already doing business there? Either way, this episode is for you! Listen as Julia Kloehn, interim executive director of GEAPS, and Sebas …
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Exploring Brazil’s Grain Industry with Dr. Michael Cordonnier
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Did you know that Brazil is the leading producer and exporter of soybeans in the world? Or that some states of Brazil have three seasons of corn in a single year? Listen as we delve into the specifics of the global grain trade,…
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Bring Them Home Safe: The Dawn Chisholm Story
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Safety is an important topic in the grain industry, but are you prepared? For Dawn Chisholm, who lost her husband in a tragic grain entrapment accident, the answer to this question is personal. Listen as she shares her story of…
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Biochar: A Multipurpose Tool for Improving Agricultural Sustainability
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What is biochar and how can we use it to improve the sustainability of animal agriculture? In this episode we sit down with Carly Graves, a graduate research assistant in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering North Carolina State University. Carly recently co-authored of a review paper evaluating the use of biochar to improve th…
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Managing Aeration With the Grain Aeration & Storage App
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Variable weather conditions can make managing grain aeration challenging, but a tool for fine tuning aeration is now at your fingertips with the Grain Aeration & Storage App. Join us as we chat with Dr. Dirk Maier, professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University, and developer of the app. We discuss d…
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The Agricultural Revolution: How Precision Agriculture Is Shaping the Future
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. What can enhance yields, reduce costs, and give your farm a competitive advantage? The answer is precision agriculture! Listen as Michael Boehlje and Michael Langemeier, two professors from the Department of Agricultural Econom…
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Pillars of the Grain Industry: An Interview with JR Volcko, IBT Industrial Solutions
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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. During a time when industry professionals are trying to navigate a world of uncertainty, how can grain industry suppliers be more innovative and future-focused? JR Volcko from IBT Industrial Solutions has some ideas! About the …
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