Fastline Fast Track

On this episode, Henry Wycoff and Kevin Ash of AHW LLC discuss what makes a good ag machinery service technician, Dave Carter of the National Bison Association discusses developments in the bison ranching industry, Nashville recording artist Stephanie Nash talks about the release of her "Time Changes" single and gives an update on her FFA scholarship contest, Ray Bohacz has another installment of "Bushels and Cents" and we feature the music of Academy of Western Artists Award-winning singer/songwriter Scott Southworth.

Time stamps:

Henry Wycoff and Kevin Ash, AHW LLC: 1:15

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 21:14

Dave Carter, National Bison Association: 21:44

Stephanie Nash: 28:31

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 36:14

Scott Southworth: 37:26

On this episode, Scott Bennett, Director of Congressional Relations for the American Farm Bureau Federation, talks about the work of the Cattle Market Working Group. Joe Vaclavik, President and Founder of Standard Grain in Nashville, Tennessee, recaps the USDA Grain Stocks and Small Grains reports, Ray Bohacz presents another episode of "Bushels and Cents," and we hear the music of traditional country music star Ray Scott.

Details on the second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments, Congress extends Commodity Credit Corporation funding, Orion Samuelson calling it a career, remembering Evan Slack and W.S. "Fluke" Holland, talking Hemp with Murray State University's Dr. Tony Brannon and Ray Bohacz presents "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of Pam Tillis proteges, The Render Sisters.

On this episode, Grant Suhre of John Deere and Morgan Hester with AHW LLC discuss what John Deere is doing to recruit, train and retail maintenance technicians for John Deere dealerships. Karen Jones with Growmark talks about the agricultural cooperative's 2021 essay contest for some Midwest FFA students, Ray Bohacz presents another installment of "Bushels and Cents," and we feature the music of bluegrass and traditional country music artist Alecia Nugent.

Time stamps

Grant Suhre, John Deere: 1:14

Morgan Hester, AHW LLC: 12:27

Karen Jones, Growmark: 26:06

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 31:38

Alecia Nugent: 33:08

Nick Zachrich with The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences previews Farm Science Review 2020, which will be held virtually Sept. 22-24. Case IH Corporate Events Manager Rebecca Ivey talks about the manufacturer preparing content for virtual fall farm shows, and Cheryl Skjolaas with the University of Wisconsin Center for Agricultural Safety and Health offers fall harvest safety tips. Ray Bohacz presents another installment of "Bushels and Cents" and we feature the music of Johnny and the Mongrels.

On this episode, Brian Robertson, CEO of Estes Performance Concaves, talks about preparing combines for the fall harvest. He also talks about his company's new XPR 2 concaves. U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue talks Chinese commodity purchases, and he, Sen. Chuck Grassley and U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson weigh in on ethanol industry struggles, and CFAP deadlines are discussed. Ray Bohacz presents "Bushels and Cents" and we feature the music of country music singer/songwriter Ben Fuller.

On this episode Patrick Driscoll, President and CEO of the Certified Agriculture Dealership Program, talks about AgRally, America's New Live Farm Show, which will be featured on RFD-TV. Curt Blades, Senior Vice President, Agricultural Services, for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers discusses how ag equipment manufacturers have weathered 2020, Ray Bohacz presents another installment of "Bushels and Cents" and we chat with rising Nashville singer/songwriter Taylon Hope.

On this episode, Roy Johnson with John Deere dealer AHW LLC talks about how the dealership used the strength of its website to navigate the pandemic, John Deere's Laurel Caes talks about how the manufacturer has had to pivot from in-person fall farm shows to virtual events, The Hot Rod Farmer, Ray Bohacz, shares his "Bushels and Cents" tips and we have the second part of our conversation with Corn Warriors Season 4 competitor, Eric Reed. The episode also features a conversation with Grammy-winning country music artists John Berry.

Time stamps:

• Roy Johnson, AHW LLC: 1:14
• Laurel Caes, John Deere: 11:29
• Ray Bohacz, Bushels and Cents: 19:59
• Eric Reed, Corn Warriors: 20:58
• John Berry, 31:42

On this episode we have a summary of the USDA August Crop Production Report and a discussion with National FFA Organization Communications Manager Kristy Meyer about how FFA will help guide chapters through an unusual school year and what a virtual national convention might look like. We introduce "Bushels and Cents," a new feature from the Hot Rod Farmer, Ray Bohacz, and we talk with Corn Warriors Season 4 competitor Eric Reed. The episode also features a conversation with Grand Ole Opry legend Jeannie Seely, with special guests Tim Atwood, Dallas Wayne and Bobby Tomberlin.

Time stamps:

USDA August Crop Production Report: 1:20

Kristy Meyer, National FFA Organization: 2:32

Ray Bohacz, FarmMachineryDigest.com: 11:45

Eric Reed, Corn Warriors: 13:13

Jeannie Seely/Tim Atwood/Dallas Wayne/Bobby Tomberlin: 33:55

On this episode, Iowa farmer and United Soybean Board director Tom Oswald talks about the redesigned Soybean Research & Information Network, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew talks innovation, COVID-19, cattle industry challenges and more, and we profile Corn Warriors Season 4 competitor Jake Drozd. The episode also features the music of Craig Campbell.