Feed & Grain Podcast

In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast , host Steven Kilger sits down with Don Preusser, Founder and President of VANE , to explore advancements in agribusiness insurance. Don discusses the critical need for revenue protection solutions tailored to agribusinesses and lenders, helping them weather disruptive market changes and extreme weather events. Learn how VANE is equipping agribusines...

In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast , host Steven Kilger welcomes Tony Morosini, chief digital payments officer at Bushel , and Jake Joraanstad, co-founder and CEO of Bushel, to discuss the transformative potential of digital payments in the agriculture sector. With Tony's extensive background in digital payments and product development, the conversation delves into the challenges face...

In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast , host Steven Kilger sits down with John Lee, Director of Safety, Health, and Environmental Services at the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois , to discuss one of the most critical topics in agriculture: grain bin safety. With fall harvest just around the corner and the grain bins filling up, it’s the perfect time for a refresher on safety best p...

In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast , host Steven Kilger speaks with Brett Burkhart, Certified Occupational Safety Specialist at MākuSafe ®, about how wearable technology is transforming safety in the workplace. MākuSafe’s innovative system, often referred to as “digital PPE,” uses wearable devices to monitor environmental conditions around employees—tracking factors like air quality,...

In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast , host Steven Kilger speaks with Lauren Saidel-Baker , CFA, and economist at ITR Economics , to break down the economic ramifications of the ongoing strike affecting ports along the East and Gulf Coasts. With critical supply chains at stake and uncertainty looming, Lauren offers a nonpartisan, data-driven look at the potential short- and long-term im...

In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast , host Steven Kilger sits down with Leah Wilkinson, Vice President of Public Policy & Education at the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), to discuss the AFIA’s legislative priorities as we head into the election season. Leah shares insights on key industry issues, including the Innovative Feed Act, FDA ingredient regulation, sustainabilit...

In the latest episode of the Feed & Grain podcast, host Steven Kilger sits down with Tim Heneks, Director of Engineering Services at Dustcon Solutions, to explore the critical issue of dust control and maintaining workplace safety. Tune in as they discuss combustible dust hazards, dust hazard analysis, and cost-effective dust control upgrades.

In this episode of the  Feed & Grain Podcast , host  Steven Kilger  sits down with Ed Lammer, a fifth-generation soybean farmer and Vice Chair of the  United Soybean Board . Together, they explore the exciting initiatives and substantial budget of the United Soybean Board, which is dedicated to advancing the soybean industry. Ed discusses the board’s mission to provide soy...

In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast , your host, Steven Kilger , is joined by Joe Lewis, Marketing Manager at Sterling Systems and Controls , to discuss critical maintenance strategies for feed mill operations. This episode dives deep into the importance of establishing a robust maintenance strategy to minimize downtime and extend equipment life. Tune in to learn about the technologies...

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In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast , host Steven Kilger dives into the intricacies of feed mill automation with special guest Deon Considine, a sales engineer and the sales manager at Sterling Systems & Controls . This episode explores the importance of customizing control solutions to enhance feed mill efficiency and productivity.  Considine shares his extensive 30-year expe...

In the latest episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast , host Steven Kilger talks with Lara Moody, executive director of the Institute of Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER), about the organization's current projects and initiatives. Topics include the sustainability roadmap, ingredient consumption datasets, and the importance of communication in the feed industry. Moody highlights IFEEDER's miss...

In the latest episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast , Steven Kilger and Joe Mlynek from Safety Made Simple discuss the critical issue of heat illness prevention during the summer. They cover the dangers of working in high temperatures, necessary precautions for employees and companies, and strategies to ensure everyone stays safe. Listen to the episode for valuable insights on protecting workers...

Join Steven Kilger , host of the Feed & Grain Podcast , in a compelling interview with Jeremy Kramer, General Manager of CHS . Discover the innovative journey behind the construction of a lights-out grain elevator in Herman, Minnesota, built amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. From planning to execution, explore how CHS overcame construction hurdles, enhanced efficiency, and going...

Join Steven Kilger , host of the Feed & Grain Podcast , as he talks with  Brandon Bohle, Endpoint Security Team lead at Interstates about the threats ransomware attacks pose to feed manufacturing and grain handling operations. They discuss what these attacks are, how to prevent them and what to do if your company becomes a victim. Learn more about ransomware and how to recover if an attac...

In the latest episode of the Feed Grain Podcast , host Steven Kilger   talks to Tom Boehm president and CEO of Rayhawk. Rayhawk has design a system to completely automate the rail loading process at grain elevators. This means that no employees have to be on top of railcars improving safety, efficiency and hopefully the job satisfaction of your team.

Tune into the latest episode of the Feed Grain Podcast where Steven Kilger discuss the groundbreaking work of Innovafeed in insect protein production. Our guest, Maye Walraven, general manager for North America and chief impact officer, dives into the details of their newly opened North American Innovation Center. Discover how insect protein is cultivated and its potential role in future feed form...

Join Steven Kilger , host of the Feed Grain Podcast , as he welcomes Keith Bailey, a veteran in automated systems design from Hydro-Chem Systems , to delve into the crucial topic of biosecurity in the feed manufacturing. Amidst rising concerns over diseases like H1N1 and avian influenza, Bailey shares his extensive experience in developing advanced biosecurity systems, including the latest innovat...

In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast , host Steven Kilger , managing editor of Feed & Grain Magazine, talks with Brady Gaalswyk, co-president and 2nd generation owner of Easy Automation . This episode dives into the practical challenges and solutions surrounding bottlenecks in feed facilities—a key issue that can lead to significant downtime and inefficiency. Podcast sponsored by Pn...

In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast , Cheyenne Wohlford, CEO and president of CCS Group, LLC stopped by to talk with host Steven Kilger about effectively handling human resources as a small company. They talk about concrete structure inspection, how often it should be done, what an inspection covers, technology like drones and radar scans, plus all the data that can be gathered during...

In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast , Kristen Ireland and Erin Mies, co-founders of People Spark Consulting stop by to talk with host Steven Kilger about effectively handling human resources as a small company. They discuss how companies can create a effective company culture, the tips for developing talent inhouse, why managers are key to effective HR policies and resources for having...

In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast , host Steven Kilger , managing editor of Feed & Grain Magazine, talks with Brady Gaalswyk, co-president and 2nd generation owner of Easy Automation . The discuses micro ingredient systems, from how they improve feed mill efficiency, how big they can get, when they aren’t the best option for an ingredient and new technology that can make them mor...

In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast , host Steven Kilger , managing editor of Feed & Grain Magazine, engages with Johnny Wilson, Ph. D., a technical services expert from Central Life Sciences . They explore the often-overlooked challenges of insect infestation in grain storage, discussing its growth, spread and impact on both quality and bottom line. Wilson, with his rich backgroun...

Host Steven Kilger, the managing editor of Feed & Grain Magazine and Alex Kerrigan, vice president – Project Development at Todd & Sergeant continue their discussion in the second part of a fascinating interview on starting construction projects.  They explore common project delays and essential pre-project information for construction projects in the feed manufacturing and grain hand...