(00:00) - Introduction to Wheat's on Your Mind Podcast
(00:25) - Guest Introduction: Tim Raile and his family farm
(00:47) - Brief history of Tim's family farm
(01:05) - Tim's family migration from Moldova/Ukraine to Kansas
(01:23) - Mennonites and turkey red wheat
(01:42) - Catherine The Great and German farmers in Russia
(02:08) - Genealogy research by Tim's sister
(02:34) - Contemplating organic farming
(03:11) - Transition to no-till farming in late 1990s
(03:41) - Issues with no-till farming and chemical resistance
(04:19) - First organic crop from expiring CRP land
(04:44) - Decision to convert entire farm to organic
(05:21) - Organic certification process
(06:33) - Equipment changes for organic farming
(07:19) - Crop rotation and organic wheat operation
(08:34) - Identifying marketplaces for organic crops
(09:50) - Marketing strategies and building relationships with mills
(10:51) - On-farm storage and logistics
(12:26) - Challenges in storing organic wheat
(13:18) - Agronomics of organic wheat: inputs, fertilizer, and pest control
(14:58) - Defining quality for food-grade wheat
(16:38) - Selecting wheat varieties for organic farming
(17:21) - Rust resistance and weed control strategies
(18:01) - Drill spacing and seed population
(18:39) - Advice for farmers considering organic conversion
(19:59) - Challenges and rewards of organic farming
(21:33) - Traceability and relationships with end users
(22:48) - Growth of organic market and demand
(23:44) - Scrutiny on imported organic commodities
(25:10) - Mentoring other farmers in organic transition
(25:29) - Reflections on organic farming journey
(26:37) - Opportunities for Kansas farmers in organic farming
(27:51) - Soil health and regenerative agriculture
(29:46) - Strength and resilience of organic crops
(30:06) - Closing remarks and contact information
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