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Riceland Foods
Rice
Farm Bill
Arkansas
Carbon Ready
Carbon Ready Program
Government Affairs
Sustainability
Medium Grain
Rice Acreage
Crop Insurance
Agriculture
Sustainability In Agriculture
OPI
API
Leadership/management
Command Herbicide
Weather/climate
Water Management In Rice Farming
Riceland Sustainability

Some call us nerds. Others call us crazy. We call ourselves Grainiacs. We've got grain on the brain, and we're getting inside our experts' heads. In our podcast, we will topics from every inch of the rice industry and our cooperative.Whether we are exploring new farming techniques, agribusiness and trade topics, or stories and trends around food, cooking, and culture, Riceland is doing the "rice" ... more

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After 39 years at Riceland Foods, Bill Free is getting ready to retire. In this special episode of Grainiacs, Bill looks back on his career, from starting at the Dumas facility in 1988 to the many changes, challenges, and experiences that have shaped... more

Grainiacs sat down with Peter Bachmann, President & CEO of USA Rice, to discuss the work going on at the nation’s capital and beyond for the rice industry. This conversation provides an inside look at the organization’s efforts surrounding trade, con... more

In this episode of Grainiacs, we sit down with Dr. Nick Bateman, entomologist with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, to discuss an emerging concern for Mid-South rice producers: the arrival and spread of rice delphacids.

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In this episode of Grainiacs, we go inside Riceland’s operations with two leaders helping drive efficiency and innovation across the cooperative—Charles Brown, Vice President of Milling & Manufacturing, and Jeff Madden, Senior Director of Engineering... more

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Recent Guests

Amy Smith
Chief Chemist, Soy Division at Riceland
Riceland Foods
Episode: Soybeans Unpacked: Inside Crushing, Refining and Sales with Amy Smith and Chris Cline
Chris Cline
Oil Division lead, Riceland Foods
Riceland Foods
Episode: Soybeans Unpacked: Inside Crushing, Refining and Sales with Amy Smith and Chris Cline
Morgan Mayer
Crop insurance salesman
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Episode: Coverage That Counts: Navigating Crop Insurance with Confidence
Kyle Stovesand
Representative from AgHeritage
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Episode: Coverage That Counts: Navigating Crop Insurance with Confidence
Ronnie Helms
Research lead and field station head
University partnership with Riceland
Episode: Margin Pressure and Field Decisions with Dr. Ronnie Helms & Dr. Ford Baldwin
Ford Baldwin
Agronomy researcher and collaborator
University partner
Episode: Margin Pressure and Field Decisions with Dr. Ronnie Helms & Dr. Ford Baldwin
Hunter Biram
Economist, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Episode: Tight Margins, Tough Decisions with Dr. Hunter Biram
Greta Lindsay
Director of Product Compliance, Riceland Foods
Riceland Foods
Episode: More than Milling: Turning Rice into A Consumer Product
Jarrod Hardke
University of Arkansas agronomy expert
University of Arkansas
Episode: Fewer Acres, Big Questions: Rice Planting Season Update

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Chandler Holcomb
Host/Interviewer on Grainiacs
Bill Free
Host of Grainiacs Podcast

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Excellent Podcast

    Great work Bill. Really enjoyed the interview with Carl Brothers.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Weekender79
    United Statesa year ago

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Carbon Ready & Smarter Storage: Turning Data Into Decisions
Q: When a farmer installs this system, what happens next in terms of support and implementation?
The team handles installation, training, and ongoing support; a dedicated monitoring staff keeps the farmer informed, with site-specific parameters, weather-based adjustments, and routine communications to keep bins within target specs.
Carbon Ready & Smarter Storage: Turning Data Into Decisions
Q: What are the practical benefits for farmers in terms of monitoring and management of grain once installed?
Farmers receive real-time visibility via mobile access, automated controls that optimize drying, precise monitoring of temperature and moisture, and proactive alarms; the system reduces manual monitoring, saves energy, and can improve grain quality and milling yields.
Harvest Reflections: Strategy, Leadership, and the Road Ahead
Q: Nick, welcome. Give us a little of your background.
Nick explains his 12 years at Riceland, starting at a country elevator, and emphasizes learning from Freddie and diverse plant experiences to prepare for broader leadership.
Fewer Acres, Big Questions: Rice Planting Season Update
Q: Do you think the price might jump if acres drop enough?
It's uncertain; prices are influenced by global factors and oversupply, and there is caution that price could spike less than expected if acreage drops do not materialize enough.
Fewer Acres, Big Questions: Rice Planting Season Update
Q: But what are you thinking about acreage for this year?
Expectation is around 850,000 acres, with a statewide dramatic reduction in rice acres, and some pockets closer to normal depending on local conditions.

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A data-driven, industry-focused show centered on rice, grain, and agribusiness topics. Across episodes, the conversations span processing, supply chain dynamics, farm policy, sustainability, and market strategy, often featuring Riceland Foods leadership, university researchers, and industry partners. Listeners likely include farmers, lenders, co-op members, and ag policy professionals seeking practical insights on operations, risk management, regulations, and market trends. A notable strength is the mix of hands-on field perspectives with policy and marketing discussions, plus a clear emphasis on member needs and industry collaboration.

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2. Chris Cline
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4. Kyle Stovesand
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7. Hunter Biram
8. Greta Lindsay

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