Fastline Fast Track

On this episode, Tom Vilsack is sworn in to reprise his role as U.S. ag secretary, Sen. Chuck Grassley says much work remains for ethanol after EPA sides with 10th Circuit and former USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Gregg Doud talks about the future of U.S. ag exports. CME Group's Erik Norland and Blu Putnam discuss the biggest market influencers of 2021 and Troy Hadrick of the Certified Agriculture Dealerships provides an update on the Ag Pack program. Jesse Allen has a Market Talk update and Ray Bohacz has another installment of "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of Kirstie Kraus.

Time stamps

Tom Vilsack news: 1:28

Sen. Chuck Grassley: 245

Gregg Doud: 4:32

Erik Norland and Blu Putnam, CME: 6:26

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 9:43

Troy Hadrick, Certified Agriculture Dealership Program: 10:13

World Ag Expo advertisement: 17:37

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 18:05

Ray Bohacz, Bushels and Cents: 24:56

Kirstie Kraus, 26:20

On this episode, Don Schiefelbein discusses some of the key issues facing cattle producers in 2021, we hear about FFA Week from Kristy Meyer of the National FFA Organization, we provide details about Tom Vilsack's upcoming U.S. Ag Secretary confirmation vote and ag consultant and North American Ag Spotlight host Chrissy Wozniak discusses how ag manufacturers can market their business through the pandemic to come out stronger on the other side. Jesse Allen has a Market Talk update and Ray Bohacz has another installment of "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of Richard Lynch.

Time stamps

Don Schiefelbein, National Cattlemen's Beef Association: 1:29

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 22:04

Kristy Meyer, National FFA Organization: 22:34

Tom Vilsack hearing news: 25:22

World Ag Expo advertisement: 26:20

Chrissy Wozniak, North American Ag Spotlight: 26:49

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 1:01

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 1:06

Richard Lynch: 1:08

On this episode, Chris Borgman with John Deere talks about the manufacturer's new hay equipment; Terry Burkart with All States Ag Parts has planter preparation tips and U.S. Ag Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack talks about his key priorities for the USDA. Jesse Allen has a Market Talk update and Ray Bohacz presents "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of Fort Worth traditional country and Western swing star Steve Markwardt.

Time stamps

Chris Borgman, John Deere: 1:28

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 4:54

Terry Burkart, All States Ag Parts: 5:25

Tom Vilsack, USDA: 12:30

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 17:15

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 23:05

Steve Markwardt: 24:29

On This episode, the nomination hearing for U.S. Ag Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack begins. Also, we preview the virtual World Ag Expo with Jennifer Fawkes. We talk soil health with Doug Sibbitt and Cristie Preston of Nutrien Ag Solutions. Jesse Allen has a Market Talk update and Ray Bohacz presents another installment of "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of rising Nashville star Kevin Jaggers.

Time stamps

Tom Vilsack, USDA nominee: 1:17

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 3:28

Jennifer Fawkes, World Ag Expo: 3:58

Doug Sibbitt, Nutrien Ag Solutions: 17:47

Cristie Preston, Nutrien Ag Solutions: 21:53

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 26:38

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 32:16

Kevin Jaggers: 33:49

On this episode, hear how the USDA is temporarily suspending some loan repayments and foreclosures in response to the pandemic. The department also made a final ruling on some hemp regulations this week. Hear how pork is being marketed abroad and learn how to add more life back into nutrient-starved fields. We talk grain bin safety, have a Market Talk update with Jesse Allen, and Ray Bohacz presents another installment of "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the second part of a two-part series featuring the best performances by our musical guests in 2020.

On this episode, Jenni Badding with John Deere talks about key updates to the manufacturer's Operations Center platform. We continue coverage of the American Farm Bureau Federation virtual convention, as Oklahoma State University Ag Economist Derrell Peel gives his outlook for the livestock markets in 2021 and Land O' Lakes President and CEO Beth Ford talks about hot-button industry issues. Jesse Allen has a Market Talk Update and Ray Bohacz talks Mass Air Flow sensors in this week's "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the first in a two-part series highlighting the best musical performances on the show in 2020.

Time stamps

Jenni Badding, John Deere: 1:21

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 10:00

Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University: 10:30

Beth Ford, Land O' Lakes: 25:20

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 47:24

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 53:15

Various artists intro: 54:49

Cagney Frizzell: 55:09

Dillon Carmichael: 59:18

Darin & Brooke Aldridge: 1:07

Teea Goans: 1:11

Thomas Gabriel: 1:15

Will Banister: 1:19

Allie Colleen: 1:22

Craig Campbell: 1:26

On this episode, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall addresses Farm Bureau members at the group's virtual annual convention; Farm Bureau names Harvust the winner of the Ag Innovation Challenge; Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow prepares to reprise her role as chair of the Senate Ag Committee; Corteva's Jeff Clark shares pasture management tips; Jesse Allen presents the weekly Market Talk update and Ray Bohacz has another installment of "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of Noah Garner.

On this episode, outgoing U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue reflects on his time at the helm of the agency. We introduce a weekly Market Talk recap with veteran farm broadcaster Jesse Allen and Ray Bohacz presents another installment of "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of Americana singer/songwriter Sean Harrison.

Time stamps

Sonny Perdue, USDA: 1:17

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 25:39

Market Talk with Jesse Allen: 26:09

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 31:52

Sean Harrison: 33:27

On this Second Anniversary episode, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall talks about the organization's focus for 2021 and the upcoming national convention. David Widmar of Agricultural Economic Insights discusses his outlook for the ag economy in the new year and Farmers Edge CEO Wade Barnes makes his predictions for the agriculture industry in 2021. Ray Bohacz presents another installment of Bushels and Cents, and the episode features the music of singer/songwriter Whey Jennings, the grandson of country music icon, Waylon Jennings.

Time stamps

Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation: 1:28

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 23:15

David Widmar, Agricultural Economic Insights: 23:45

Wade Barnes, Farmers Edge: 41:49

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 52:21

Whey Jennings: 53:54

This episode features music artists American Blonde, Rich Price, Dani-Elle Kleha, Johnny & The Mongrels, Paige King Johnson, Taylon Hope, Scott Southworth, Annemarie Picerno, J.D. Shelburne, JP Pennington and Exile and John Berry share favorite Christmas memories and their original music.

Time stamps

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 0:00

American Blonde: 1:34

Rich Price: 9:26

Dani-Elle Kleha: 15:45

Johnny & The Mongrels: 25:55

Paige King Johnson: 40:59

Taylon Hope: 51:26

Scott Southworth: 1:01.34

Annemarie Picerno: 1:23.27

J.D. Shelburne: 1:34.33

JP Pennington/Exile: 1:44.11

John Berry: 1:57.15