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Riceland Foods
Rice
Arkansas
Farm Bill
Carbon Ready
Crop Insurance
Rice Acreage
Medium Grain
Government Affairs
Sustainability
Carbon Ready Program
Delfacid
Riceland Foods Foundation
Stuttgart, Arkansas
Agriculture
OPI
API
Sustainability In Agriculture
Leadership/management
Agheritage

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

What can Arkansas soybean growers learn from this season, and what can they expect from Riceland's upcoming Annual Meeting?

On this episode of the Grainiacs Podcast, Dr. Terry Spurlock, Extension Plant Pathologist at the University of Arkansas, join... more

What makes the agricultural cooperative model different, and why does it still work today?

In this episode of Grainiacs, we sit down with agricultural economists Dr. Bert Greenwalt and Dr. Keri Jacobs to explore the history, purpose and future of ag... more

For more than 25 years, the Riceland Foods Foundation has worked to create opportunities and strengthen communities across Riceland’s footprint.

In this episode of Grainiacs, Foundation Board Chair Shannon Davis and Executive Director Austin Brown d... more

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

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Recent Guests

Shannon Davis
Riceland employee involved with the Foundation
Riceland Foods
Episode: Growing Opportunities: The Riceland Foods Foundation
Austin Brown
Riceland employee involved with the Foundation
Riceland Foods
Episode: Growing Opportunities: The Riceland Foods Foundation
Bill Free
Longtime Riceland Foods executive, retiring in September
Riceland Foods
Episode: 39 Years of Rice: A Conversation with Bill Free
Peter Bachmann
CEO of USA Rice Federation
USA Rice Federation
Episode: The Rice Market at Home with Peter Bachmann, USA Rice
Nick Bateman
Entomologist at University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas
Episode: Managing Rice Delphacids with Dr. Nick Bateman
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
Delta Risk Management
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

Hosts

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.

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    Weekender79
    United Statesa year ago

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The Rice Market at Home with Peter Bachmann, USA Rice
Q: What does USA Rice actually do for farmers and millers?
USA Rice acts as a trade association and advocacy group, lobbying for farm programs and export markets, coordinating with state organizations, and running promotion and conservation programs.
Managing Rice Delphacids with Dr. Nick Bateman
Q: What are the main scouting challenges and best methods to detect nymphs?
Nymphs are tiny and often overlooked; sampling should focus low in the canopy near the water line, using multiple sweeps strategically rather than broad, high-number sweeps, to improve accuracy.
Managing Rice Delphacids with Dr. Nick Bateman
Q: How far north did Delfacid reach in the Delta last year?
They were present mainly from Pine Bluff south, with notable activity around Gregory and Augusta and in the Texarkana region, indicating a southern Delta distribution with pockets further north.
39 Years of Rice: A Conversation with Bill Free
Q: What stands out most to you after 39 years with Riceland?
The Bushel app stands out as a major milestone because it dramatically improved how farmer members access information, making processes faster and more convenient for everyone involved.
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.

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2. Austin Brown
3. Bill Free
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8. Morgan Mayer

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