CBH inGrain
Your grain, your market, your insights
Welcome to inGrain, CBH’s podcast made for growers. Hosted by Accumulations Specialist Kelly Mann, each episode brings you the latest market insights, seasonal updates and stories from across WA’s grain-growing regions – plus practical info to help you make the most of every season.
9 June 2026
In this week’s episode of CBH inGrain, we unpack what’s shaping global markets, including how Northern Hemisphere weather and supply are influencing wheat, barley and canola outlooks. We also head to the Esperance Zone for an update on seasonal conditions and hear from Gnowangerup grower Cassy Beeck about how the Bunya Fund has supported her community. Listen herePrevious episodes
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26 May 2026In this week's episode of CBH inGrain, we head to the Albany Zone for a seeding and crop update from John Shephard. We also share insights into a recent lentil study tour to South Australia and Victoria, and what it could mean for WA growers. Plus, we take a closer look at the Flexi-starter Pool, what it is and how it can support early-season marketing decisions.
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12 May 2026In this week’s episode, we unpack what’s driving recent movements in the wheat market, including the impact of US weather and other global factors. We also head to the Kwinana Zone, where Merredin grower Alyce Last shares how the season is shaping up on farm. Plus, Sarah Butler takes a closer look at Pre-Pay Advantage and how growers are using it to support cashflow.
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28 April 2026
In this week’s episode, we unpack how strong Chinese demand, geopolitics and uncertainty around fertiliser and fuel are shaping barley markets, including a look behind the scenes at how CBH traders track markets day-to-day. Geraldton Zone BRM Sarah Butler shares a seasonal update on rainfall, seeding progress and grower sentiment. Plus, CBH’s Chief Marketing & Trading Officer outlines the 2026 Grower Study Tour, with Expressions of Interest now open.
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14 April 2026In this week’s episode Kelly Mann is joined by CBH’s Commodity Trader for Protein & Oilseeds Jared Meredith to discuss how volatility continues to shape canola markets, driven by geopolitics, energy and freight pressures. Lake Grace grower Reuben Smith shares insights on early rain, seeding progress and staying flexible. Plus, HarvestMax expands into Esperance for oats.