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Wheat's On Your Mind

Kansas Wheat Commission

Wheat's on Your Mind is the go-to podcast for anyone involved in the wheat industry, from farmers and agronomists to grain marketers and researchers.
Hosted by Kansas Wheat's Aaron Harries, this podcast covers everything you need to know about wheat—from the latest market trends and technological advancements to practical tips on crop management and sustainability.
Each episode offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing wheat producers, helping you stay informed and ahead of the curve.
Whether you're in the field or behind a desk, Wheat's on Your Mind delivers the knowledge you need to succeed in the world of wheat.

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  • 27 episodes
  • fortnightly
  • Avg 29 min
  • English

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  • S4 · E3
    March 3 · 38 min

    WOYM - 80 Harvests After the Dust Bowl

    What does 80 wheat harvests teach a person? In this special Wheat’s On Your Mind episode, Aaron Harries visits with Don Keesling of Lyons, Kansas, a lifetime wheat champion with deep roots in Kansas wheat history and organizations like the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers. Don shares what harvest looked like when pickup loads were measured in bushels and every grain was shoveled by hand, how families and neighbors worked together, and how farming evolved from early machinery to modern system

  • S4 · E2
    February 17 · 26 min

    WOYM - World Fertilizer Prices, Kansas Wheat Reality

    Fertilizer pricing isn’t just about local supply and demand—it’s global, political, and tied to energy in ways that directly hit Kansas and the Central Plains. Aaron Harries talks with Corey Rosenbusch (The Fertilizer Institute) about why the U.S. is only a slice of total world fertilizer consumption, why potash and phosphate move across oceans, and how shifting trade routes can create real sticker shock at the farm gate. They break down nitrogen, phosphate, and potash realities—plus the ripple

  • S4 · E1
    February 3 · 26 min

    WOYM - The Woman Who Taught Kansas About Bread

    After four decades of feeding Kansas’ wheat story to the public—one demo, one recipe, and one straight answer at a time—Cindy Falk is retiring from Kansas Wheat. Host Aaron Harries walks through Cindy’s farm-kid roots near Laclede, her early love of baking, and the phone call in 1985 that launched her into the “Speak for Wheat” spokesperson program. From the Kansas State Fair booth to school foodservice trainings, Cindy helped translate wheat production, nutrition, and baking know-how for real

  • S3 · E29
    January 20 · 39 min

    WOYM - Old-School Milling, New-School Baking

    Flour milling legend Brian Walker joins Aaron Harries and guest host Justin Gilpin for a front-row tour through 45+ years of wheat, flour, and bread history—from 140-pound jute bags and long mill days to the consolidation era that reshaped who mills flour and how knowledge gets shared. Brian breaks down how consumer trends and technology changed the bread aisle (including extended shelf life and the rise-and-fall of “day-old” bread stores), and how high-speed bakeries raised the bar on wheat pr

  • S3 · E28
    January 6 · 34 min

    WOYM - 2025 Review: Kansas Leads the Wheat Fight Again

    Kansas Wheat leaders sit down for a candid “2025 in review” conversation—what worked, what didn’t, and what’s ahead. Host Aaron Harries is joined by Derek Sawyer (Kansas Wheat Commission chair), Chris Tanner (Kansas Association of Wheat Growers president), and Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin to talk checkoff-funded research, grower advocacy, and how Kansas wheat is positioned in a volatile global market. From weather-driven field challenges to policy and trade curveballs, the episode connects th

  • S3 · E27
    Dec 23, 2025 · 31 min

    WOYM - Weather Pivots, Wheat Profits, and What’s Next

    Kansas wheat farmers are entering 2026 with strong soil moisture, a healthy crop, and a weather pattern that may be setting up favorably — but not without risks. In this episode of Wheat’s On Your Mind, host Aaron Harries sits down with private meteorologist Brian Bledsoe to break down what really happened with weather in 2025 and how shifting Pacific Ocean patterns could influence the months ahead. Bledsoe explains why forecasts must evolve as conditions change, what a La Niña-to-El Niño tran

  • S3 · E26
    Dec 9, 2025 · 36 min

    WOYM - From Classroom to Capitol: Flinchbaugh’s Legacy Lives On

    In this episode of Wheat’s On Your Mind, host Aaron Harries sits down with Jay Armstrong of Armstrong Farms and Dana Woodbury, executive director of the Barry Flinchbaugh Center for Ag and Food Policy, to share stories about the late Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh and the new center that carries his work forward. They revisit how Flinchbaugh’s teaching, humor, and straight talk helped shape major Kansas policies like use‑value property tax appraisal that kept farmers on the land. Dana explains how the

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