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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 if the key to building a successful agricultural career lies in a well-structured internship? Join us as we discuss the transformative potential of internships in the agriculture industry. Our guest, Dustin Toberman, president and founder of OMNI Ag, shares his vast exper...

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 and digitization to reality; seamlessly integrat...

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 the ever-changing landscape of the...

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 from Ken Hellevang."  The episode consider...

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 expertise in edible oils. Dr. Eskin's groundbreaking...

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, Caupert shares his reflections, highlights and insid...

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 Specialists (CCS Group). In this episode, Jim and Cheyen...

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. We’ll explore the key aspects of the event, from r...

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 days on the farm to his transformative work at the N...

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 conveyor belt selection for grain efficiency; he...

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, exploring the nuances of Hands-On Training for the Op...

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 journey, including her role at GEAPS Exchange and...

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 his journey from leadership roles to his enduring co...

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 recognition plays in boosting employee engagement. E...

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, in São Paulo, Brazil.     Victam LatAm offered to...

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 America! The event took place October 3-5, 2023, in...

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 , takes us on deep dive of the Iowa State University K...

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 Consulting . Communication is key to building trust...

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, we welcome Jess McCluer, Vice President of Safety and Regulatory Affairs at the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA), to the show. Jess brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation, and his insights into the...

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 development promises to shed light on the intricat...

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 South Africa's grain industry.   About the...

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 success stories that reveal the importance of collaborat...

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-the-art training and safety center and its far-...

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 and the key elements that will make your emerge...

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 van den Ende, general director for VICTAM, share t...