Grain on the Brain

About Grain on the Brain

Tune in as we are joined by industry experts and farmers to discuss important issues in organic grain farming. Check out our website at www.manitobaorganicalliance.com and www.pivotandgrow.com and see what organic grain production can do for you. We bring the resources, tools and expertise you need to get growing! Grain on the Brain podcast is created by the Prairie Organic Grain Initiative; working to create resilience and stability in the prairie organic grain sector. This podcast is partially funded by the Prairie Organic Development Fund.

Publisher

Karen Klassen, Scott Beaton

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 May 2019

Latest episode

26 May 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 May 2026

   Why Bees Thrive on Farm

   In this episode, we learn about bees in the Prairies. From understanding the industry of beekeeping to the ecological impact of bees on farms, this episode will teach you everything you need to know about beekeeping and why they are so important to you.

2. 

   19 Mar 2026

   Evaluating Struvite for Nutrient Cycling in Organic Systems

   Host Scott Beaton speaks with researchers from the Organic Science Cluster about recycled phosphorus in organic systems, exploring nutrient cycling, enriched composts, and how this research supports resilient soils, environmental stewardship, and sustainable crop production.

3. 

   4 Mar 2026

   DriftWatch Goes Prairie-Wide

   Hailey Proutt interviews Bob Walker about FieldWatch and DriftWatch, now live across all three Prairie provinces. They discuss why the program started, how it works, who benefits, and how improved communication helps prevent drift, strengthen communities, and support environmental and economic stewardship.

Who has been a guest on Grain on the Brain

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Ward Middleton
• John Cote
• Cody Straza
• Ian Cushon
• Rob Wunder

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

15,612

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

65

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

0

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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