(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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