Recent Episodes
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WOYM - The Voice of The Plains
April 29, 2025
In an era of declining local journalism and mass media homogenization, Kyle Bauer is proof that local still works. From manually flipping CDs in a small-town booth to running a 15-person farm media…
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WOYM - The Link Between Grain and Goodness
April 15, 2025
In this episode of Wheat’s On Your Mind, host Aaron Harries chats with Jane DeMarchi, president of the North American Millers Association, about the evolving world of wheat, oats, and corn milling.…
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Building Better Wheat: WYOM podcast with wheat breeder Allan Fritz
April 10, 2025
Most farmers are familiar with the checklist of things that make a wheat variety good – high yield, good protein, disease resistance, drought tolerance and many more. But the list is much longer for…
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Wheat’s on Your Mind: Never Alone
March 18, 2025
In this episode, Aaron welcomes Alicia Boor, an agriculture and natural resources agent in the Cottonwood District in Kansas, and a vital member of the K State Research and Extension's Stress and…
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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.