Feed & Grain Podcast

Welcome to the latest episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast, hosted by Steven Kilger. In this exciting two-part series, Alex Kerrigan, vice president of Project Development at Todd & Sargent discusses the intricacies of initiating construction projects in the feed manufacturing and grain handling sectors.

Join Steven Kilger , the host of the Feed & Grain Podcast , in a episode dedicated to exploring the advancements and challenges in sustainability within the feed manufacturing, grain handling and allied industries. This episode features an insightful conversation with Lara Moody, executive director of the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER). In this episode, Steven and Lara dis...

Join Steven Kilger , the host of the Feed & Grain Podcast , as he takes you on a captivating journey alongside Tim Kreilkamp, president, and Glenn Schellinger, mill manager of Farmers’ Grain & Feed . Discover the transformative story of building a new feed mill in Allenton, Wisconsin, and the profound impact it has on the community, employee loyalty, and overall efficiency. From the secret...

Join Steven Kilger , host of the Feed & Grain Podcast , as he delves into the complexities of the feed manufacturing, grain handling and allied industries. In this episode, Steven sits down with Mallory Gaines, director of Market Access & Multilateral Affairs for the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), to explore the dynamic landscape of international feed and feed ingredient trade....

In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast , Steven Kilger engages in a discussion with Jeff McClure, vice president of Safety and Regulatory Affairs at National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA), and Joe Mlynek, content creation expert and partner at Safety Made Simple . The focus of the conversation revolves around grain driver safety and maintenance, shedding light on the hazards associate...

In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast , host Steven Kilger engages in a vital conversation with Jess McCluer, vice president of Safety and Regulatory Affairs at the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA), and Joe Mlynek, content creation expert and partner at Safety Made Simple . The trio delves into the repercussions of a high moisture corn harvest, discussing grain quality manageme...

In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast , Steven Kilger , managing editor of Feed & Grain, delves into the revolutionary world of Plenish High Oleic soybeans and their game-changing effects on the dairy industry. Joined by Dr. Adam Krull, senior nutritionist at Pioneer . Dr. Krull sheds light on the origins of Plenish High Oleic soybeans, initially designed for the food industry, and h...

Steven Kilger , managing editor of Feed & Grain Magazine , welcomes Jeff Schreiner, CEO of Roger , and Jay Weber, product general manager for Roger, to delve into the world of grain handling and the growing significance of transparency in the industry. Roger, a digital business specializing in bulk freight trucking for agriculture, is at the forefront of digitizing grain logistics. The discuss...

Join Steven Kilger , managing editor of Feed & Grain Magazine , as he delves deep into the world of feed manufacturing, grain handling, and related industries. In this episode, Steven is in conversation with Kyle Rhodes, vice president of business development, and Kris Tennyson, director of sales at Magnetic Products Inc. (MPI). They explore the crucial role of magnets in grain and feed proces...

In this podcast episode, Steven Kilger , the managing editor of Feed & Grain Magazine and the host of the Feed & Grain Podcast , introduces himself and his guest, Mack Marshall, the Vice President of Market Intelligence for the United Soybean Board (USB) and the US Soybean Export Council . They discuss various topics related to feed manufacturing, grain handling, and the soybean industry.

Steven Kilger , host of the Feed & Grain podcast interviews Carlton Skipper, southeast regional manager for Vicam , a company specializing in mycotoxin testing solutions for feed manufacturing and grain handling industries. The discussion covers various aspects of mycotoxin testing, including its importance at feed mills and grain elevators, the advantages and challenges of employing plate mou...

In this episode, Steven Kilger, managing editor of Feed & Grain Magazine, sits down with Blake Sandnes, General Manager of RMS Roller Grinder, to discuss the pressing issue of energy efficiency in feed mill grinding systems. Discover what feed mills should consider when selecting equipment, and the incredible savings they can achieve by implementing more energy-efficient processes.

In this podcast episode, Steven Kilger , the host of the Feed & Grain Podcast , interviews Lanny Smith, the Global Sales Manager for Vicam . The discussion delves into mycotoxin testing and its implications for feed manufacturing, grain handling, and related industries. The conversation covers topics such as regulatory oversight, international standards, and the challenges of mycotoxin contami...

In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast , Steven Kilger, the managing editor of Feed & Grain, speaks with Christy Swoboda, technical service director for Romer Labs , about mycotoxin trends in 2023. The discussion covers various aspects related to mycotoxins, their impact on crops and grains, detection methods, risk assessment, and industry trends.

In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast , host Steven Kilger interviews Doug McDowall, owner of SoulCraft , a construction company in Meridian, ID, about a unique malting facility they built for Montana Craft Malt. The conversation delves into the challenges they faced during construction, the innovative grain handling system they designed, and the collaboration with Chief Industries and M...

Steven Kilger , the host of the Feed & Grain Podcast , interviews Jake Joraanstad, CEO and Co-Founder at Bushel . Bushel has launched new features on its Bushel Farm app to help producers with marketing, organization, and grain contract management. The app aims to digitize the grain supply chain, starting with grain elevators, co-ops, retailers, ethanol plants, and mills that do business with...

Join Steven Kilger , managing editor of Feed & Grain and host of the Feed & Grain Podcast , as he delves into an insightful conversation with Steve Ramseyer, grain superintendent at Deerfield Ag Services . Gain valuable insights into the upgrades, challenges, and ever-changing dynamics of the grain industry. Explore the rich history of Deerfield Ag and their remarkable journey from humble...

Steven Kilger , the host of the Feed & Grain Podcast , talks with Tanner Ehmke , the lead economist for grain and oil seeds at CoBank , as his guest. They discuss Ehmke's report titled " Rising Cost of Grain Storage Will Force Elevators to Lower Bids, Widen Basis ." Ehmke explains that the current economic environment, characterized by inflation, rising costs of operation, and increasing inter...

In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast , host Steven Kilger interviews Adrianne Fjerstad-Miller and Betsy Polis from the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS). They discuss the importance of educational programming in trade shows and conferences, the balance between education and networking, and provide insights into their upcoming Leadership Conference and Victam Latam in Brazil....

Steven Kilger , the managing editor for Feed & Grain, interviews Kurt Shultz , the senior director of Global Strategies at U.S. Grains Council , in the Feed & Grain Podcast . The interview covers two new initiatives by the Council, which include a handbook on high protein corn co-products produced in the U.S. ethanol industry and new studies on the value of U.S. corn over its competitors....

In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast , Steven Kilger, the managing editor of Feed & Grain, interviews Lara Moody, the executive director of the Institute for Feed Education & Research (IFEEDER), about the next stages of IFEEDER's sustainability project and the organization's need for industry partners. They also discussed IFEEDER's work with the World Wildlife Fund and how the a...

Steven Kilger, host of the Feed & Grain podcast, chats with Clement Soulet, Global Additive Category Manager of Cargill Animal Nutrition, about the company's 2022 World Mycotoxin Report. The report is based on an analysis of over 135,000 raw material samples from across the globe, and is the largest and most in-depth study of mycotoxins in the industry. Soulet explains how the data was gathere...

Steven Kilger, the managing editor for Feed & Grain and host of the Feed & Grain Podcast, talks with students  Ashley Sainey, Alison Bloom and Patrick Badger from Kansas State University's Grain Science program. Topics include: What drew them to study for a career in the feed manufacturing industry How their education is going  The hands-on experiences they've had making feed Wha...

Steven Kilger, the managing editor for Feed & Grain and host of the Feed & Grain Podcast, talks with students Carter Minson and Garrett Freson from Kansas State University's Grain Science program. Topics include: What drew them to study for a career in the feed manufacturing industry How their education is going  The hands-on experiences they've had making feed What their hopes are fo...