Here's the link to another 16 minutes of conversation on millets - and particularly proso - with Leon Kriesel. This was recorded after the formal webinar itself was completed, so is kind of a bonus. Thanks to Leon for staying with us for this: https://youtu.be/8j7t0pi3IIA Also, two links of interest relating to this webinar production. First a link to the Kriesel Certified Seed website: www.krieselcertifiedseed.com ... and second, an article discussing UNL's waxy proso millet variety that Leon grows: "Waxy millet varieties may tap new human food markets," by Curt Arens, Farm Progress, 8 Dec. 2023 https://www.farmprogress.com/crops/waxy-millet-varieties-may-tap-new-human-f... DO, EL, MI, US NAMA On Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 12:38 AM Don Osborn <don@milletsalliance.org> wrote:
For our first webinar of 2026, we've taken a different approach - shorter and without audience.
Our guest, Leon Kriesel of Kriesel Certified Seed in western (panhandle) Nebraska, gave a short presentation on his operation - which produces quality seed for small grained crops, including millets, as well as grain proso for food. One of the varieties of proso that they produce is a waxy (or "sticky") grained type that has markets in Asia, but is also attracting attention for food applications in other regions.
"Waxy proso & other millets: Growing, processing & marketing" - NAMA Millets Webinar, 15 Jan. 2026 https://youtu.be/WrGEzzV3gcM (45:01)
Discussion, led by Gary Wietgrefe, touched on various aspects of Leon's operation, which includes processing of seed and grain that they grow. In addition to proso millet, they also produce seed for foxtail and pearl millets, as well as some other small grains.
This webinar is a shorter length than our previous ones, and it did not involve an audience. We are experimenting with our format. As it turned out in this case, however, we continued the discussion for an additional segment after the one linked above, and we'll share that soon.
All together, we covered a lot of interesting ground mainly about proso millet, and giving insights into an established farming and processing business that focuses on small grains.
Our video productions can be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/@MilletsAlliance .
Don Osborn, PhD (East Lansing, MI, US) North American Millets Alliance