The Cereal Grain Café

About The Cereal Grain Café

All things related to cereal grains. Join host Dr. Kurt Rosentrater and his guests as they talk about grain, from farm to table, from ancient history to modern technologies, and everything in between. Grain has played a critical role in human societies throughout history, and it continues to even today.

Publisher

Dr. Kurt A. Rosentrater

Category

history · science · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Feb 2023

Latest episode

5 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

66 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Aug 2026

   Season 4, Episode 11 - Be the Voice of Agriculture with Chrissy Wozniak

   In this episode of The Cereal Grain Café, we're joined by Chrissy Wozniak, a marketing strategist, agricultural communicator, and podcast host who is passionate about connecting people across the food and agriculture industries. Originally from Ridgeway, Ontario, Canada, Chrissy grew up with deep agricultural roots before building a successful career in agribusiness. After serving as Sales Manager for an agricultural and horticultural structures manufacturer, she founded her own marketing and...

2. 

   7 Jul 2026

   Season 4, Episode 10 - Rice with Renee Marton

   Today's episode is serving up something special as we sit down with Renee Marton, author of Rice, to uncover the remarkable story behind one of the world's most important—and most overlooked—grains. Drawing on her experience as a professional chef, Renee brings a cook's curiosity and a storyteller's perspective to food writing, offering insights that are as practical as they are fascinating. From ancient paddies to modern food systems, prepare to discover that there's a whole lot more to rice...

3. 

   5 May 2026

   Season 4, Episode 8 - Breeding Wheat and Other Small Grains – with Dr. Jessica Rutkoski

   This is Part 1 of a two-part series. In this engaging conversation, I sit down with Jessica Rutkoski from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to dig into the science and strategy behind modern wheat breeding. From harnessing genetics to accelerate selection, to developing resilient varieties that can withstand disease and shifting climates, Dr. Rutkoski shares how cutting-edge breeding approaches are reshaping one of the world’s most essential crops. We explore the balance betwe...

Who has been a guest on The Cereal Grain Café

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

• Kaylee Kleitsch
• Dr Paige Brown Jarreau
• Tanya Trombly
• Dr. Tom Phillips

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 17 / 100

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Quality

9

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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