Recent Episodes
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Wheat’s on Your Mind: Beyond the Value of the Grain, Part 2
March 5, 2025
We explore how winter wheat contributes to improved crop yields, soil moisture conservation, and effective weed and disease management, drawing from K-State's long-term studies that demonstrate the…
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Wheat’s on Your Mind: Happy Trails Vince
February 19, 2025
Aaron Harries recently talked with Vince Peterson, president of U.S. Wheat Associates, discussing his career and the future of wheat on the Wheats on Your Mind podcast. Vince is preparing to retire…
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Wheat’s on Your Mind: Wheat Breeding - Feeding the Future
February 4, 2025
We discuss the challenges of wheat production in western Kansas, the goals of Dr. Zhang's breeding program, and the advanced technologies being utilized to enhance wheat varieties.
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Wheat’s on Your Mind: 2025 Weather Outlook
January 21, 2025
With extensive experience in weather forecasting, Brett Waltz, the Chief Marketing Officer of BAM Weather, has played a pivotal role in providing tailored forecasts that significantly impact various…
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Wheat's on Your Mind – Plum Creek Farms
January 14, 2025
We discuss the origins of Plum Creek Farms, their growth journey, crop management strategies, labor challenges, and the role of technology and regulations in shaping contemporary farming practices.
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Wheat’s on Your Mind: A Look Back at 2024
December 17, 2024
We explore the significant rebound in Kansas wheat production, the competitive landscape of the global market, and the implications of political changes on trade policies affecting the wheat industry.
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Wheat’s on Your Mind: Advancing Wheat Research Through Charitable Giving
December 2, 2024
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WOYM - Wheat: Value Beyond the Value of the Grain
November 13, 2024
Aaron talks with Dr. Romulo Lollato, K-State Extension wheat and forage production specialist. Romulo brings a wealth of knowledge from his extensive work in sustainable cropping systems, focusing on…
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WOYM - Wheatfluencers: Redefining Wheat Foods in the Public Eye
October 30, 2024
In this episode, Aaron Harries sits down with Tim O'Connor, the President of the Wheat Foods Council. Tim leads the charge in promoting domestic wheat consumption and addressing the challenges posed…
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WOYM – American Royalty
October 16, 2024
A few days ago, Aaron Harries had the pleasure of speaking with Jackie McClaskey, the President and CEO of the American Royal. With a rich background in agricultural economics and animal science,…