In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast, host Steven Kilger interviews Dr. William Wilson about his paper, “Dynamic changes in the structure and concentration of the international grain and oilseed trading industry,” and challenging the narrative of ABCD dominance in grain trading. Wilson explains how digitization and facility expansion have enabled new competitors to emerge, with Chinese firm Kafka and Russian traders gaining significant market share. The conversation explores how food security concerns are driving sovereign wealth funds to invest in trading companies, creating a “competitively fierce” landscape. Wilson predicts increased mergers, greater risk from climate change and logistical bottlenecks, and more government intervention in markets.

In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast, host Steven Kilger interviews Jonathan Medemblik marketing manager at Walinga, on GPS location matching systems for feed delivery trailers. The technology assigns unique GPS coordinates to each bin on a farm, then uses geofencing to ensure feed compartments in the trailer only unload at their assigned destinations. The system, which can be integrated into existing trailers and mill software, maintains delivery records while still allowing manual overrides when necessary, potentially preventing costly errors such as contaminating organic flocks or delivering medicated feed to the wrong animals.

In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast, host Steven Kilger interviews Greg Franzen and Mark Herbert from Faithful+Gould about best practices for construction projects in the feed and grain industry. The experts emphasize the importance of risk management, advising companies to maintain a simple yet comprehensive risk log involving the entire team. They also discuss strategies for maximizing value and protecting investments throughout the construction process. This informative conversation provides valuable insights for industry professionals planning new facilities or major renovations.