Plowtalk

Author, historian, and photographer, Lee Klancher, joins the guys for a robust history of the tractor, International Harvester, J.I. Case, and the Case IH Magnum. Lee has written or contributed to 30 books, has enjoyed a career in photography, and is an authoritative guide through the history of the tractor and International Harvester. Be sure to check out his many books, including his newly released book, "Tractor" at OctanePress.com or wherever books are sold.

This week Tyler and Matthew talk about a research development competition center on manure, Bud Light getting sued for false advertising, and the NFL starting yet another season. Enjoy!

Manure Article

Bud Light Article

For this episode, Jason and Phil talk to Joe Miller about the new products that Case IH has released this year, including: the AFS Connect Magnum, Harvest Command and the 250 combine series, Tillage Command, and more. Joe is a Regional Sales Manager for Case IH and oversees the Eastern region here in the States. He does a great job of answering some of the questions surrounding the AFS Connect Magnum and explaining the new line of equipment and software available from Bane-Welker Equipment's flagship brand. Enjoy!

Tyler and Matthew talk about the development of tracking-technology for bees, the phone call President Trump made during the Farm Progress Show, and the new Apple Credit Card. Enjoy!

Bees Article

Trump Article

Apple Card Article

We interviewed our salesman from Wingate, Sam Myers. Sam has been with the company since 2012 and shares some of his background, thoughts on the current year in agriculture, and possibly tells a funny story from his days growing up. Listen in to find out more!

In this special episode, co-founder of then Bane Equipment Sales, Patricia Bane, joins her son Phil and grandson Matthew to talk about her and Kenneth Bane's entrepreneurial endeavors in the small town of Wingate, Indiana before and after starting the farm machinery business now known as Bane-Welker Equipment. There are plenty of good anecdotes along the way. Enjoy!

This episode, Tyler and Matthew discuss (as non-experts) the recent USDA Report, the decline in the market for leather, and a challenge to read a helpful book called "Extreme Ownership."

USDA Article

Leather Article

Extreme Ownership on Amazon

*Disclaimer: We have no affiliation with the author or publisher and we are in no way monetarily compensated for mentioning the book or for you clicking the link to the book.

For this special, State Fair edition of Friday on the Fly, Tyler and Matthew sit down at the Bane-Welker booth with Tony Carrell and Michael Carroll to get a behind the scenes look at 4-H at the Indiana State Fair.

Marking the 25th episode of Plowtalk is a special followup with our Bane-Welker summer interns: Janelle, Hanna, and Konnar. These three have put in the time and effort to make this summer count for the company and their own personal goals. Listen in as Tyler Wilson, Phil Bane, and Matthew Bane hear from these three interns about their experiences this summer and where they're going from here. We are thankful to have had them with us, and we wish them a fantastic new year at Purdue University!

We talked about tracking collars for cows, the recent discovery of African Swine Fever in Moldova, and 22 new food items available at the 2019 Indiana State Fair! Are you hungry now? Enjoy!

Cow Collar Article

Moldova Swine Fever Article

State Fair Food Article