This week on Beyond The Bench Top, Kristi has a conversation with Peter one of the sales representatives at St. Charles Trading. Rice and oats are staple the world over. You might be surprised to hear that the southern U.S. grows a significant portion of the worlds rice. Maybe even more surprising is the quantity of oats produced in Canada. In light of recent winter weather we discuss the fragility of global grain supply chains and reflect on how recent trends spur demand towards the limits of supply.