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. Jim Lenz is the host and producer of the show. He is also the director of global education and training at GEAPS, the Grain Elevator and Processing Society. The mission of the Grain Elevator and Processing Society is to champion, co ...
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Continuous Improvement with April-Hope Wareham
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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 her job at Cargill, GEAPS Member April-Hope Wareham serves as continuous improvement lead for more than 30 grain terminals along and east of the Mississippi River. In the latest episode of Whole Grain Podcast, GEAPS’s Direct…
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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. Have you ever wondered how to transform your grain inventory management for peak efficiency and profitability? In this episode of Whole Grain, we're joined by Jim Voigt, a long-time veteran of the grain industry with extensive …
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Unpacking the Boom: What’s Driving Growth in the Soy Crush Industry
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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. Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn soybeans into the versatile products we use daily? You might know Danny Lein as one of the newest additions to GEAPS International Board of Directors. He's also a skilled plant manag…
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Why Internships Matter: Planting the Seeds
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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, presi…
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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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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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Getting Ready for GEAPS Exchange 2024!
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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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2023 GEAPS/KSU Conveyor Training Recap
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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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On-the-Ground Report from Victam LatAm
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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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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 experien…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Grain Supply Chain: Risk, Resiliency, and Why You Should Care
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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's a vital part of the grain industry that stretches globally and has been making headlines the last 2-3 years? Grain supply chains! Listen as Dr. Bobby Martens, an Associate Professor of Economics and researcher of agricul…
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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’s the biggest and best grain show in the industry? GEAPS Exchange! This episode will get you excited to attend this year’s event as you hear attendees share their personal stories of what makes GEAPS Exchange unmissable. Y…
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The Export Essential: Grain Fumigation at Port Terminals
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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's a massive logistical undertaking that is highly efficient, adventurous, and deals with massive volumes of grain on enormous ships ready to take the seas for up to 18 days? The answer may surprise you! Listen as Perry Net…
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Cyber Attacks: How Should the Grain Industry Respond?
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Spotlight on the Canadian Prairies GEAPS Chapter
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Grain Quality, Crop Reports, FSMA, and Traceability with Charlie Hurburgh
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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 today’s show we welcome Dr. Charles Hurburgh. Charlie manages the Iowa State Grain Quality Research Laboratory and the extension-based Iowa Grain Quality Initiative that’s focused on grain handling, grain processing, grain d…
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Grain Journal's 50th Anniversary with Mark Avery
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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 today’s show we’ll hear from Mark Avery. You might know Mark Grain Journal, Seed Today, Milling Journal and other publications. Mark graduated college on a Sunday, started working at Country Journal that Monday and joined GE…
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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 to Casey Abel, safety manager of the Gavilon Group and member of GEAPS Board of Directors! Casey discusses a new vision for safety in the workplace. Casey believes in order for an organization to be successful, safety mu…
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GEAPS Leadership with Steve Records and Chris Blair
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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. You’ll get to hear not only from Steve Records who serves as executive director of GEAPS and CEO of GEAPS Media Group, but also from Chris Blair, president of GEAPS Board of Directors. Chris serves as Western District Manager a…
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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. Looking for a go-to resource to gain new insights and perspectives on what’s happening within the grain handling and grain processing industry? You’ve found it with Whole Grain! Join us each episode of Whole Grain as we support…
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