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Riceland Foods
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Arkansas
Rice
Carbon Ready
Government Affairs
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Rice Acreage
Crop Insurance
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Riceland Sustainability
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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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Latest Episodes

Crop insurance is more than a safety net—it’s a strategic tool that can make or break a season. In this episode of Grainiacs, we sit down with Morgan Mayer, owner and agent of Delta Risk Management, and Kyle Stovesand, VP of Lending & Branch Manager ... more

Rising input costs, stubborn pest and weed pressure, and tighter margins are forcing tougher decisions across the farm. And there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.

In this episode, we sit down with industry experts Dr. Ronnie Helms and Dr. Ford Baldwin... more

Low commodity prices and elevated input costs are putting pressure on operations across the board, and that’s just part of the story.

In this episode, we sit down with Riceland’s government affairs team and ag economist Dr. Hunter Biram to break dow... more

You’ve done the hard work in the field, but what happens after your rice leaves the farm?  This episode pulls back the curtain on everything that happens behind the scenes, from quality standards to the steps that turn your crop into a consumer-ready... more

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Recent Guests

Morgan Mayer
Crop insurance salesman
Delta Risk Management
Episode: Coverage That Counts: Navigating Crop Insurance with Confidence
Kyle Stovesand
Representative from AgHeritage
AgHeritage
Episode: Coverage That Counts: Navigating Crop Insurance with Confidence
Ronnie Helms
Research lead and field station head
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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
Rich Hillman
Chairman of the Riceland Foods Board
Riceland Foods
Episode: At the Table: Riceland Farmers Visit DC
Shannon Davis
Vice Chairman of Riceland Foods
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Bill Free
Host of Grainiacs Podcast
Chandra Holcomb
Co-host of Grainiacs Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Excellent Podcast

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

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    United Statesa year ago

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Insightful industry perspectives that help framing partnerships.
Well-researched topics with practical takeaways for farmers and lenders.
Strong host knowledge and accessible explanations of complex policy.

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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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What is Grainiacs about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently centers on the rice supply chain, from farm-level decisions and risk management to the intersection of policy, sustainability, and marketing. Episodes frequently feature industry researchers, cooperative leaders, and company executives discussing crop insurance, soil health, fertilizer costs, and the evolving farm bill, alongside practical conversations about product compliance, storage technology, and domestic promotional strategies. Notably, guests hail from Riceland Foods, universities, and ag lending cooperatives, creating a distinctive blend of field experience, policy insight, and operational detail that helps farmers, lenders, and agribusiness partners make informed decisions. The format often combines data-dri... more

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2. Kyle Stovesand
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4. Ford Baldwin
5. Hunter Biram
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7. Jarrod Hardke
8. Rich Hillman

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