Wheat's On Your Mind

Meet Our Guest In this episode, Aaron Harries speaks with Mike Beam, the Secretary of Agriculture for Kansas.  With a strong background in agricultural advocacy, including his previous role at the Kansas Livestock Association,  He leads the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA), focusing on regulatory oversight, educational initiatives, and consumer protection, particularly in food safety and wat...

In this episode, we engage with Dalton Henry, the Vice President of Policy at U.S. Wheat Associates, and Peter Laudman, the Director of Trade Policy at U.S. Wheat Associates.  Together, they bring a wealth of experience in agricultural policy and trade, focusing on the implications of new technologies in the wheat industry. Their insights shed light on the evolving landscape of wheat consumption a...

In this episode, Aaron Harries speaks with Dr. Kelsey Andersen Onofre, an Assistant Professor at Kansas State University specializing in plant pathology and the impact of diseases on wheat crops.  We discuss the significant disease pressures affecting the Kansas wheat crop in 2024, emphasizing the challenges posed by stripe rust, leaf rust, and stem rust, along with the emerging threats of viral d...

A few days ago, Aaron Harries and Justin Gilpin had the pleasure of speaking with Matt Hines, a licensed commodity broker from Loewen and Associates .  Our conversation delved into the intricate world of grain marketing, risk management, and the global dynamics affecting wheat producers. Matt emphasized the importance of understanding market factors and developing effective marketing strategies to...

Five Takeaways Origins of Bread Wheat: Bread wheat has its roots in the Fertile Crescent, dating back 8,000 to 10,000 years. It emerged from the hybridization of two wild grasses, leading to the domestication of three types of wheat: Einkorn, Emmer, and Common wheat. This historical context is crucial for understanding the evolution of our food systems. Genetic Complexity: Bread wheat is a hexaplo...

In our latest episode, Aaron Harries spoke with Reid Christopherson, a man whose career spans military service and agricultural leadership.  Reid's journey from the U.S. Air Force to becoming the Executive Director of the South Dakota Wheat Commission is nothing short of inspiring.  (00:02) - Introduction to the podcast and guest (00:25) - Reid Christopherson's background and career (01:01) - Cong...

In our latest podcast episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming Justin Gilpin, CEO of Kansas Wheat, to discuss the current wheat crop amidst challenging conditions.  Justin offered valuable insights into how wheat breeders and scientists are improving genetics and enhancing yield potential.  With Kansas facing hot and windy weather, the crop's performance, though better than expected, varies due to...

(00:00) - Introduction to Wheat's on Your Mind Podcast (00:25) - Guest Introduction: Tim Raile and his family farm (00:47) - Brief history of Tim's family farm (01:05) - Tim's family migration from Moldova/Ukraine to Kansas (01:23) - Mennonites and turkey red wheat (01:42) - Catherine The Great and German farmers in Russia (02:08) - Genealogy research by Tim's sister (02:34) - Contemplating organi...

AgriPro Wheat website (00:00:03) Welcome to the podcast. (00:00:22) Jon Rich is introduced, with details about his background and family. (00:00:57) Jon shares how his passion for agriculture started with his grandparents' farm and his father's work as a wheat breeder. (00:02:14) He credits his mother for instilling tenacity in him, which is crucial in plant breeding. (00:02:36) Jon discusses his...

(00:00) Welcome and introduction (00:21) Andre's background and connection to Manhattan, Kansas (00:48) The reason for Andre's visit to Manhattan (00:54) Andre's experience living in Manhattan for his PhD studies (01:20) Andre's fondness for Manhattan and the wheat community (01:44) The founding of Andre's company Biotrigo in 2008 (02:01) The origins of Biotrigo and Andre's previous company (02:27...

(00:00) Romolo's surprise at the rapid development in the Mato Grosso region (03:38) Similarities between Brazilian and American farmers: love for their work and daily risks (04:46) John's impressions: homogenous soils, abundant rainfall, and productive capacity (05:56) Ken's familiarity with the southern regions and livestock integration (07:26) Chris's blind approach and realization of shared ch...

What is in this episode (00:00:03) Welcome to the podcast (00:00:25) Agro Connection is an international information portal connecting people interested in pushing the frontiers of agricultural knowledge. Its award-winning podcast has over 9000 downloads in less than two years, and its YouTube videos have reached 4600 subscribers and nearly 200,000 views. (00:00:56) Carlos Pires, one of Agro Conne...

Kansas Wheat Podcast Timestamps: Surviving a Tornado - The Story of Ken and Deb Wood (00:00:02) Introduction to the "Wheat's on Your Mind" podcast by Aaron Harries, featuring guests Ken and Deb Wood, who share their harrowing experience with a devastating tornado in Chapman, Kansas. (00:00:33) A detailed account of the tornado's impact, highlighting its EF four rating and the extensive damage it c...

KSwheat.com EatWheat.org In this episode, we uncover the innovative strategies and platforms used to educate consumers about wheat, its benefits, and the farming process. Specifically: The evolution and impact of  eatwheat.org , a program designed to bridge the gap between wheat farmers and consumers. How they leverage social media and digital content to target diverse audiences, from farmers to i...

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Chad Weigand, Regional Director of the Sub-Sahara African region for U.S. Wheat Associates joins Aaron on this episode to brief us on the markets for hard red winter wheat in different African countries. From Nigeria to South Africa, Chad shares insights about those countries’ preferences in wheat. Kansas Wheat WheatsOnYorMind.com

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