Tractors And Troubadours

On this episode, we talk with Certis Biologicals' Mike Allan about his new role and about the company's growth plans. We also talk with American Gelbvieh Association President Klint Sickler about the state of the breed and the mission of the organization, and we catch up with John Deere's Greg Christensen and Ryan Jardon, about updates to the equipment manufacturer's product lineup. In our Meat Monitor segment, we hear about a stellar month for U.S. pork and beef exports in October, Jesse Allen stops by to talk about 2023 new crop sales in this week's Market Talk report, and Ray Bohacz discusses spark plug health in this week's installment of Bushels and Cents. The episode also features Christmas music from country music recording artist Dennis Ledbetter.

Timestamps

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 0:00

Intro and news: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:39

Mike Allen, Certis Biologicals: 6:58

Klint Sickler, American Gelbvieh Association: 16:58

Greg Christensen and Ryan Jardon: John Deere: 22:53

Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 33:51

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 36:19

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 41:11

Dennis Ledbetter: 42:45

On this episode, Massey Ferguson's Matt LeCroy talks to us from the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas to discuss the Reno Rodeo Association, the winner of the 2022 Sowing Good Deeds Award. We talk with National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Ethan Lane about the organization's legislative priorities for 2023 and plans for its upcoming convention in New Orleans, and we talk with Syngenta's Dean Grossnickle about formulating a weed-control plan ahead of the 2023 growing season. In our Market Talk segment, Jesse Allen and Global Commodity Analytics' Mike Zuzolo discuss the state of the commodity markets ahead of the December WASDE report. We introduce a new feature, Farmgate with award-winning veteran farm broadcaster Stu Ellis, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz discusses the merits of deep-cycle batteries. The episode also features an interview with country music singer/songwriter John Berry, live on the road with his 26th Christmas tour. We close out the show with a live version of his popular rendition of "O Holy Night."

Timestamps

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 0:00

Intro and news: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:56

Matt LeCroy, Massey Ferguson: 7:15

Ethan Lane, National Cattlemen's Beef Association: 17:54

Dean Grossnickle, Syngenta: 26:32

Matt Copeland, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 29:22

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 31:40

Stu Ellis, Farmgate: 38:37

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 43:33

John Berry: 45:06

On this episode, we talk with Brandon Day, Chief Operating Officer of the Yield Lab Institute, about a partnership with the United Soybean Board for the Soy Innovation Challenge, which is working to find new and innovative ways to increase the use and value of soybean meal in existing markets. We also talk with American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall about the state of agriculture as we close out 2022 and we look ahead to next month's AFBF convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Nutrien agronomist Dr. Karl Wyant talks about "The Dirt" podcast, as well as the company's eKonomics fertilizer and crop nutrition tool. In this week's "Meat Monitor" segment we learn about efforts to push for Congressional confirmation of key U.S. agricultural trade representatives, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz discusses the need for regular testing of hydraulic fluid in farm equipment. The music also features "Swinging Santa Claus," a new Christmas tune from traditional country and Western swing artist Steve Markwardt.

Timestamps

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 0:00

Intro and news: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:24

Brandon Day, Yield Lab Institute: 6:44

Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation: 15:57

Dr. Karl Wyant, Nutrien: 23:45

Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 28:08

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 30:39

Steve Markwardt: 32:10

On this episode, Pat Driscoll, President and CEO of the Certified Agriculture Dealers Program provides a status update on the program, which includes a new partnership with Ford Pro. The 2022 Agriculture Census is upon us and we learn more about it from National Agricultural Statistics Service's Barbara Rater. We also sit down with newly elected U.S. Meat Export Federation Chairman Dean Meyer. In our meat monitor segment, we learn about new competition from Brazil for U.S. pork exports in Mexico, and in "Bushels and Cents" Ray Bohacz suggests adding routine alternator check-ups to your vehicle's preventative maintenance plan. The episode also features holiday music from emerging Clarksville Creative Sound singer/songwriter Brayden Ryle.

Timestamps

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 0:00

Intro and news: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:23

Orion Samuelson on Thanksgiving: 6:42

Pat Driscoll, Certified Agriculture Dealers: 7:20

Barbara Rater, National Agricultural Statistics Service: 13:29

Dean Meyer, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 17:01

Erin Borror, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 22:40

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 25:01

Brayden Ryle, Clarksville Creative Sound recording artist: 26:30

On this episode, we learn about the work of Case IH Research Agronomist Alison Bryan. We also talk farm labor reform with Stephanie Katzman, of New York-based Katzman Produce, No-Till November with Mindi Rambo of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and end-of-the-year farm planning with Pinion Ag Business Advisor Thomas Eatherly In our "Meat Monitor" segment, we hear from newly elected U.S. meat Export Federation Chair Dean Meyer, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz discusses Mass Airflow Sensor wire cleaning. The episode also features singer/songwriter/producer Curt Ryle.

Timestamps

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 0:00

Intro and news: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:29

Alison Bryan, Case IH: 6:48

Stephanie Katzman, Katzman Produce: 15:15

Mindi Rambo, NRCS-Idaho: 17:16

Thomas Eatherly, Pinion Ag: 18:42

Dean Meyer, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 22:13

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 24:21

Curt Ryle: 25:57

On this episode, we talk with Farmer Veteran Coalition's Evan Eagan about the organization's mission. We also learn about the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Military and Veterans Center at Middle Tennessee State University from Assistant Director Chris Rochelle. We learn about continued strength in U.S. red meat exports in this week's "Meat Monitor" segment, Jesse Allen recaps the November WASDE report in our Market Talk report and Ray Bohacz discusses strut maintenance in "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of veterans turned country music artists Adam Warner, Brei Carter and C.J. Garton

Timestamps

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 0:00

Intro and news: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:20

Evan Eagan, Farmer Veteran Coalition: 6:39

Chris Rochelle, Charlie and Hazel Daniels Military and Veterans Center, MTSU: 11:37

Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 15:21

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 19:15

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 24:19

Adam Warner/Brei Carter/C.J. Garton: 25:44

On this episode, Jeff Harmening of the American Petroleum Institute provides tips for diesel exhaust fluid management in extreme cold weather and Stine Seed Co.'s Todd Schomburg talks about the company's latest corn and soybean hybrids. In this week's "Meat Monitor" segment, we hear about possible increased competition for U.S. red meat in Mexico. In "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz talks about transmission wear. The episode also features former "American Idol" contestant Alex Miller, who showcases his new single, "When God Made The South."

Timestamps

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 0:00

Intro and news: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:41

Jeff Harmening, American Petroleum Institute: 7:00

Todd Schomburg, Stine Seed Co.: 15:01

Erin Borror, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 21:06

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 23:41

Alex Miller: 25:17

On this episode, we learn about the latest equipment for the farm or ranch from Bobcat and the latest in tire technology, as well as winter equipment storage tips from the folks at Firestone Ag. In our Meat Monitor segment, we hear about a special award for former U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Jesse Allen tells us about a connection between the copper and wheat markets in this week's Market Talk report and Ray Bohacz discusses a need for the return to hard-copy shop manuals in "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of emerging country music singer/songwriter Jason Brownie.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:48

Bobcat product showcase: 6:07

Firestone Ag product showcase/winter maintenance tips: 24:39

U.S. Meat Export Federation/Robert Lighthizer: 33:59

Market Talk, Jesse Allen: 35:33

Bushels and Cents, Ray Bohacz: 41:55

Jason Brownie: 43:34

On this episode, learn about the new Trion and Lexion combines and Axion tractors from CLAAS and FuelMate fuel trailers from Stellar Industries. We also talk with Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum Executive Director Jessica Blankenship about the 2022 Hall of Fame inductions. In our Meat Monitor segment, learn about new opportunities for U.S. pork in the Philippines and Vietnam. In "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz discusses choosing the right wax for your farm equipment. The episode also features the music of Bobby Mackey.

Timestamps

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 0:00

Intro and news: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:23

Jeff Gray and Greg Frenzel, CLAAS: 6:42

Tim Worman, Stellar Industries: 17:10

Jessica Blankenship, Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum: 21:31

Dave Rentoria, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 52:51

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 55:04

Bobby Mackey: 56:40

On this episode, AT&T's President of Broadband Adoption and Access Initiatives, Jeff Luong, discusses the telecom giant's push to expand rural broadband and Soiltech Wireless founder Ehsan Soltan talks about the soil monitoring device company's growth and its partnership with AT&T. We also catch up with Precision Planting's Bryce Baker, to discuss the latest developments with the company and to talk about what farmers should think about when preparing their planters for 2023. U.S. Meat Export Federation President Dan Halstrom discusses another strong month for U.S. red meat exports, Jesse Allen brings perspective on the October WASDE report in our Market Talk segment and Ray Bohacz discusses generator maintenance in "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the latest single from true Nashville honky-tonk artist Joe Michaels.

Timestamps

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 0:00

Intro and news: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:28

Jeff Luong, AT&T: 6:47

Ehsan Soltan, Soiltech Wireless: 23:26

Bryce Baker, Precision Planting: 33:03

Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 44:00

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 46:42

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 52:18

Joe Michaels: 53:56