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Grainiacs

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About this Podcast:

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" thing. We're all about growing for good and feeding the world. Join our community as we explore the field of issues in growing, marketing, cooking, and eating (but mostly growing) the most popular grain on earth.

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31%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is Grainiacs about?

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.

What has Grainiacs covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Preparing for 2027: Soybean Insights & Annual Meeting Updates" (22 October 2026, 28 minutes), "Why Cooperatives Still Matter: The Power of Working Together in Agriculture" (7 October 2026, 49 minutes), and "Growing Opportunities: The Riceland Foods Foundation" (17 September 2026, 22 minutes).

How often does Grainiacs publish?

Grainiacs publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 26 minutes across 48 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Grainiacs?

Booking probability for Grainiacs is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Grainiacs requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Grainiacs's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Grainiacs?

The strongest fits for Grainiacs are Grain & Oilseed Farming. Grainiacs has a business audience.

About the host

Grainiacs is a business podcast with 48 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    Preparing for 2027: Soybean Insights & Annual Meeting Updates

    Oct 22, 202628 min

    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...

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    Why Cooperatives Still Matter: The Power of Working Together in Agriculture

    Oct 7, 202649 min

    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...

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    Growing Opportunities: The Riceland Foods Foundation

    Sep 17, 202622 min

    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...

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    39 Years of Rice: A Conversation with Bill Free

    Sep 3, 202623 min

    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...

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    The Rice Market at Home with Peter Bachmann, USA Rice

    Aug 19, 202625 min

    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...

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    Managing Rice Delphacids with Dr. Nick Bateman

    Aug 5, 202628 min

    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...

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    Inside Operations: Powering Milling, Soy & Storage with Charles Brown & Jeff Madden

    Jul 27, 202636 min

    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...

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    Inside Herbicide Innovation with Dr. Ford Baldwin & Dr. Jason Norsworthy

    Jul 9, 202621 min

    In this episode, we sit down with two leading voices in weed science—Dr. Ford Baldwin and Dr. Jason Norsworthy—to explore the rapidly evolving world of herbicide technology. From combating herbicide-resistant weeds to...

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    Soybeans Unpacked: Inside Crushing, Refining and Sales with Amy Smith and Chris Cline

    Jun 17, 202626 min

    What happens after a soybean leaves the farm? In this episode of Grainiacs , Amy Smith, Soy Division Manager, and Chris Cline, VP of Oil Sales, take us inside Riceland’s soy division to follow the journey from crushing...

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    Coverage That Counts: Navigating Crop Insurance with Confidence

    Jun 2, 202630 min

    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...

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    Margin Pressure and Field Decisions with Dr. Ronnie Helms & Dr. Ford Baldwin

    May 21, 202625 min

    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...

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    Tight Margins, Tough Decisions with Dr. Hunter Biram

    May 6, 202634 min

    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...

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    More than Milling: Turning Rice into A Consumer Product

    Apr 29, 202616 min

    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...

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    Fewer Acres, Big Questions: Rice Planting Season Update

    Apr 9, 202622 min

    Spring planting is underway, and there’s a lot to unpack. In this episode of Grainiacs, we sit down with Jarrod Hardke from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service to talk...

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    At the Table: Riceland Farmers Visit DC

    Mar 26, 202628 min
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    Kevin McGilton on Medium Grain, Markets & the 2026 Season

    Mar 12, 202626 minS3

    We’re kicking off the 2026 growing season with a special conversation featuring Riceland President and CEO, Kevin McGilton. Fresh off district membership meetings, Kevin shares a candid update on market conditions...

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    Policy, Progress & the Path Ahead

    Dec 11, 202522 min
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    Finding Common Ground: How Riceland Connects, Communicates, and Advocates for Members

    Oct 31, 202528 min

    With the Annual Membership Meeting just around the corner, we’re taking you behind the scenes for a conversation about connection, communication, and advocacy in today’s farm economy. CEO Kevin McGilton, Director of...

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    Harvest Reflections: Strategy, Leadership, and the Road Ahead

    Oct 16, 202517 min

    Harvest season brings change, both in the fields and in leadership. In this episode, Bill Free sits down with Freddie Gahr, Vice President, Drier Division, and Nick Kelley, Senior Director, Drier Division, to talk about...

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    Ag Policy at a Crossroads: Understanding the Latest from the Hill

    Sep 15, 202523 min

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