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Mountaire Farms
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Hosted by Jim Lenz, GEAPS’ Director of Global Education and Training, The Whole Grain Podcast shares expert insights, real-world stories, and innovative ideas shaping the future of grain handling and processing. Each episode features voices from across the industry, including GEAPS members, educators and special guests. With a growing audience spanning 94 countries, the podcasts fuels growth, inno... more

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Recent Guests

Hayes Guillot
Inspection and Technology Specialist with Custom Concrete Specialists
Custom Concrete Specialists (CCS Group)
Episode: Seeing What You've Been Missing: How Modern Inspection Technology is Transforming Grain Facilities
Bishop Chamberlin
Veteran, founder of DeLong Company Military Veterans Resource Group (MVRG)
DeLong Co., Inc.
Episode: Mission Continues: Veterans Building Careers in the Grain Industry
Justin Leach
Veteran, DeLong Co. employee
DeLong Co., Inc.
Episode: Mission Continues: Veterans Building Careers in the Grain Industry
Chris Schaudt
Vice President of Sales at Mid-States Companies
Mid-States Companies
Episode: Designing Grain Facilities That Last: Lessons from the Field
Matt Koch
Chief Marketing Officer
Sukup Manufacturing Co.
Episode: The Modern Grain Facility: Markets, Risk, and the Systems That Make It Work
Bob Horvat
President of the GEAPS International Board of Directors
GEAPS
Episode: GEAPS Exchange 2026: More Than a Trade Show — Education, Innovation, and Connections That Move Our Industry Forward
Kyle Dixon
Vice President of Sales at IBT Industrial Solutions
IBT Industrial Solutions
Episode: Helping Grain Customers Do More with Less: Real Value in Real Time
Gretchen Mosher
Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University
Iowa State University
Episode: What Does a Test Tell You? How Sampling and Testing Protect Grain Safety and Quality
Bob Marlow
Industry veteran with four decades in grain operations and storage
Industry professional (guest)
Episode: Temporary Storage – Is Your System Ready?

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Jim Lenz
Host of The Whole Grain Podcast; GEAPS (Grain Elevator and Processing Society)

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Great interviews with cutting edge topics

    Started listening recently and found your topics to hit relevant industry issues from high level executives sharing their thoughts. Looking forward to the next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TroutSlayer84
    United Statesa year ago
  • This a great show for the grain industry!

    Looking forward to more great episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johnville Ag
    United States4 years ago

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Guests bring practical, cutting-edge insights from executives and veterans across the grain industry.
Shows focus on safety, maintenance, and innovative tech with real-world examples.
Audience appreciates actionable takeaways and practitioner-focused discussions.
Content is highly relevant to grain professionals and sponsors seeking industry visibility.

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#181
Canada/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#218
Australia/Business/Careers

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Connecting People, Building Leaders- How Scott Brittingham Champions Growth in the Grain Industry
Q: What are one or two things new Geaps members can do right away to get the most of their membership?
He advises joining Geaps, taking foundational classes, attending local or national events, and engaging actively to build networks and confidence since effort in the community yields tangible returns.
Connecting People, Building Leaders- How Scott Brittingham Champions Growth in the Grain Industry
Q: Can you tell our listeners how your Geaps membership evolved into active involvement and championing recruitment?
Scott outlines starting with local chapter involvement, then serving on the International Board, and finally developing a hands-on recruitment approach—sharing personal stories, offering a clear value proposition, and following up with potential members to help them get started.
Port Pressures: Navigating Grain Facility Challenges with Smart Equipment Solutions
Q: What practical solutions does AGI offer to address aging infrastructure and space constraints at ports?
AGI provides bespoke, on-site engineering, compact yet high-capacity equipment, and dust-control solutions like enclosed conveyors to maximize throughput within limited footprints.
Port Pressures: Navigating Grain Facility Challenges with Smart Equipment Solutions
Q: Why is grain port efficiency so critical in today's global trade?
Delays carry enormous financial penalties and downtime directly impacts profitability, so equipment must be highly reliable, easy to maintain, and capable of operating at high throughput.
Port Pressures: Navigating Grain Facility Challenges with Smart Equipment Solutions
Q: Tell us a little bit about your role so far with AGI since joining in 2018.
Justin describes advancing from overseeing construction and engineering to leading AGI's global engineering efforts, with a focus on expanding the department and delivering large-scale port projects, especially in Brazil and Latin America.

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Strategic conversations centered on practical challenges and innovations in grain handling and processing. Episodes foreground inspection tech, facility design, safety and compliance, workforce development, and practical maintenance strategies, often featuring operators, engineers, educators, and veterans transitioners shaping the industry. A standout throughline is how technology, data, and collaboration—from drone inspections to internship programs—drive safer, more reliable facilities and stronger workforce pipelines across the grain sector.

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1. Hayes Guillot
2. Bishop Chamberlin
3. Justin Leach
4. Chris Schaudt
5. Matt Koch
6. Bob Horvat
7. Kyle Dixon
8. Gretchen Mosher

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