Whole Grain

About Whole Grain

Go inside the grain industry with the people who know it best. Hosted by Jim Lenz, GEAPS Director of Global Education and Training, the Whole Grain Podcast brings you engaging conversations with the people, ideas and innovations shaping the grain handling and processing industries. Hear from industry leaders, technical experts, educators, innovators, GEAPS members and special guests as they share real-world experiences, practical insights and fresh perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. From grain operations, safety, maintenance and grain quality to emerging technologies, workforce development, leadership and the future of the global grain industry, Whole Grain goes beyond the surface to explore what matters to the people who keep grain moving. Listened to in more than 100 countries, Whole Grain is where industry knowledge, new perspectives and meaningful conversations come together—one conversation at a time. Listen. Learn. Connect. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or listen at geaps.com/wholegrain Learn more about GEAPS and how we support grain industry professionals at geaps.com Explore GEAPS membership at geaps.com/membership Build your industry knowledge with GEAPS online learning at geaps.com/training-education/online-learning/full-course-catalog/ Connect with host Jim Lenz at james@geaps.com (mailto:james@geaps.com)

Publisher

Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS)

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Sept 2022

Latest episode

29 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

70 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Beyond the Setpoint: Making Better Grain Drying Decisions During Harvest

   Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Grain drying isn’t simply about reaching a target moisture level. It’s about knowing what to watch, recognizing when conditions change, and making the right adjustments without creating new problems. In Part 1 of this two-part Whole Grain Podcast series, host Jim Lenz talks with Rodie Jelleberg, Grain Drying Manager at Superior Grain Equipment, about what experienced ope...

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   When Conditions Change: Troubleshooting Grain Drying in the Real World

   Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. What do you do when yesterday’s dryer settings aren’t producing today’s results? When incoming moisture suddenly jumps, discharge moisture starts bouncing, fuel use increases, or harvest pressure has everyone asking for more capacity? In Part 2 of this special Whole Grain Podcast grain-drying series, host Jim Lenz continues the conversation with Rodie Jelleberg, Grain Dr...

3. 

   4 Sept 2026

   From Data to Decisions: How AI Is Transforming Decision Making in Grain Operations

   Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Guest: Shail Khiyara, CEO of SWARM Engineering Host: Jim Lenz | GEAPS Whole Grain Podcast What if one of the biggest challenges facing a grain operation isn't a lack of data — but the gap between having information and knowing what to do with it? Every day, grain professionals make decisions that affect safety, grain quality, throughput, efficiency, and profitability. At...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

100,362

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100

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

Quality

85

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

32

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