Tractors And Troubadours

On this episode, American Farm Bureau Federation Golden Plow Award Winner Sen. John Boozman (R-Arkansas), discusses the state of the agriculture industry, rural broadband and the 2023 Farm Bill. White House Council of Economic Advisors Member Jared Bernstein returns to discuss the second-quarter GDP report and the latest Federal Reserve interest rate hike, and Golden Harvest agronomist Steve Wilkens discusses strategies for mitigating tar spot in corn plants. In this week's "Meat Monitor" segment, U.S. Meat Export Federation CEO Dan Halstrom shares how continued labor strife at the Port of Oakland is once again slowing agricultural shipments. In our "Bushels and Cents" segments, Ray Bohacz talks about the importance of having "as built" schematics for any short-run farm equipment. The episode also features the music of singer/songwriter Steve Markwardt.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:58

Sen. John Boozman: 6:18

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 21:04

Jared Bernstein, White House Council of Economic Advisors: 21:38

Steve Wilkins, Golden Harvest: 29:07

Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 32:45

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 35:13

Steve Markwardt: 36:46

On this episode, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew and Senior Advisor Anne Steckel discuss some of the pressing issues in agriculture including the 2023 farm bill, labor and biofuels. Tim Koch, Executive Vice President of Business Development for Farm Credit Services of America, talks about rising farmland values in some parts of the United States, and we talk grain bin safety with Randy Yonker of the Clark County (Wisconsin) Central Fire and EMS District. We learn about the increased demand for U.S. pork in the Dominican Republic in this week's "Meat Monitor" segment, Jesse Allen and Lance Zimmerman of Rabo Research discuss the state of the cattle market, and Ray Bohacz is talking about pump pressure in this week's installment of "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of traditional country music artists Ron Christopher, Gerry Guthrie and John White and Texas Borderline.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:00

Rob Larew and Anne Steckel, National Farmers Union: 6:19

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 14:01

Tim Koch, Farm Credit Services of America: 14:34

Randy Yonker, Clark County (Wisconsin) Central Fire and EMS District: 16:45

Lucia Ruano, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 19:03

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 21:36

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 28:29

Ron Christopher, Gerry, Guthrie, John White and Texas Borderline: 29:51

On this Episode, Massey Ferguson's Adam Sills discusses the company's 175 anniversary celebration and looks to the brand's future, driven by innovation. White House Council of Economic Advisers member Jared Bernstein discusses the June Consumer Price Index and inflation's impact on rural America. Jesse Allen and Global Commodity Analytics' Mike Zuzolo talk about inflation's impact on the markets on this week's Market Talk Report, and Ray Bohacz is talking instrument cluster lighting in "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features music from Vanessa Bourne, Jake Blocker and Lance Shaw and the 419 Swing Band, presented by ND Express.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:57

Adam Sills, Massey Ferguson: 7:16

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 14:10

Jared Berstein, White House Council of Economic Advisers: 14:43

Jesse Allen, Market Talk, 22:29

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 27:38

Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 29:12

The NDExpress presents Vanessa Bourne, Jake Blocker and Lance Shaw and the 419 Swing Band: 29:43

On this episode, American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Veronica Nigh provides some context on the USDA's recent acreage report, and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative CEO Tim Trotter talks about the organization's priorities for reforming the federal milk pricing system. Indigo Ag's Heather Gieske discusses the company's first issuance of carbon credits, and U.S. Meat Export Federation's Liz Wunderlich explains the strength of U.S. lamb sales in the Caribbean in this week's "Meat Monitor" segment. On the Market Talk segment, Jesse Allen and StoneX's Arlan Suderman preview the July WASDE report, and in this week's installment of "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz discusses the science behind fuel pullover. The episode also features former U.S. Army medic-turned singer/songwriter, Malachias.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:54

Veronica Nigh, American Farm Bureau Federation: 6:14

Tim Trotter, Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: 8:04

Heather Gieske, Indigo Ag: 12:12

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 15:53

Liz Wunderlich, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 16:26

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 18:47

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 24:14

Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 25:55

Malachias: 26:26

On this episode, Chris Bliley of Growth Energy and Paul Winters of the Clean Fuels Alliance discuss the current state of the biofuels industry as the nation grapples with high fuel prices and as the industry positions for the next farm bill. We hear about the benefits of crop insurance from farmers represented by National Crop Insurance Services and Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association talks about cattle producers' concerns about the federal government's role under the proposed Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2022. We also hear about the strength of U.S. beef in Taiwan from the U.S. Meat Export Federation in this week's Meat Monitor Segment. Jesse Allen and StoneX's Arlen Suderman discuss the latest USDA quarterly acreage and grain stocks reports and Ray Bohacz talks center pivot engine maintenance in "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features Oklahoma Americana and traditional country music artist Matt Moran.

On this episode, we discuss the state of the agricultural and pet feed industry with Constance Cullman and Mallory Gaines of the American Feed Industry Association. We also discuss the Ocean Shipping Reform Act's impact on agriculture with Krysta Harden, President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council and Jim Mulhern, President of the National Milk Producers Federation. We continue the discussion in this week's Meat Monitor segment, as we hear about the Act's expected impact on red meat exports from Travis Arp, Assistant Vice President of Export Services for the U.S. Meat Export Federation. In this week's Market Talk report, Jesse Allen discusses President Biden's proposed national fuel tax holiday and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz is talking amperage draw in electric seed monitors. The episode also features the music of singer/songwriter Zachariah Malachi.

Timestamps

Intro/news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:36

Constance Cullman and Mallory Gaines, American Feed Industry Association: 5:55

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 18:42

Krysta Harden (U.S. Dairy Export Council) and Jim Mulhern (National Milk Producers Federation): 19:15

Travis Arp, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 29:43

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 32:09

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 39:29

Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 40:58

Zachariah Malachi: 41:28

On this episode, American Agri-Women 2022 Champion of Agriculture, California First District Congressman and rice farmer Doug LaMalfa, discusses his thoughts on the current state of the agriculture industry. Firestone Ag and emerging country music artists Dillon Carmichael team up to "Rock the Crop," and April was another banner month for U.S. meat exports. Jesse Allen discusses the impact of inflation on the grain markets in this week's Market Talk report, and Ray Bohacz talks about tillage tool part wear in our "Bushels and Cents" segment. The episode also features the music of singer/songwriter Tess Frizzell, the daughter of country star Shelly West, granddaughter of Country Music Hall of Fame member Dottie West and niece of Country Music Hall of Famer Lefty Frizzell.

Timestamps

News and intro: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:43

Congressman Doug LaMalfa: 6:03

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 26:49

Matt Frank, Firestone Ag: 27:22

Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 32:08

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 33:40

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 38:53

Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 40:27

Tess Frizzell: 40:58

On this episode we discuss the state of the sugar industry with Luther Markwart of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association and Dr. Robert Johansson with the American Sugar Alliance. We also talk about the state of agricultural retail with Daren Coppock of the Agricultural Retailers Association. We learn of South Korea's move to suspend duties on some imported food items in this week's Meat Monitor segment, Jesse Allen and Stone X's Josh Linville discuss ongoing concerns in the fertilizer market and Ray Bohacz is talking spare tires in this week's installment of Bushels and Cents. The episode also features singer/songwriter and WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour creator Michael Johnathon.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 7:16

Luther Markwart, American Sugarbeet Growers Association: 7:35

Dr. Robert Johansson, American Sugar Alliance: 13:47

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 22:07

Daren Coppock, Agricultural Retailers Association: 22:40

Jessica Spreitzer, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 30:01

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 32:02

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 38:05

Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 39:32

Michael Johnathon, WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour: 40:03

On this episode, Farmer Veteran Coalition's Rachel Petitt stops by to talk about the recent awarding of Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund grants to help U.S. military veterans embark upon a career in agriculture. Also, National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule discusses the state of the wheat industry as we near the mid-point of 2022, and the U.S. Meat Export Federation holds its Spring Conference in San Antonio. Jesse Allen discusses the impact of the oil market on the commodities markets in this week's Market Talk segment and Ray Bohacz discusses solenoid resistance in "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features country music singer/songwriter Houston Bernard.

Timestamps

Intro/news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:52

Rachel Petitt, Farmer Veteran Coalition: 6:10

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 12:22

Chandler Goule, National Association of Wheat Growers: 12:55

Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 19:40

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 22:49

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 27:33

Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 29:11

Houston Bernard: 29:43

On this episode, country music singer/songwriter J.T. Cooper, who was a part of the 10th Mountain Division in Mogadishu, Somalia, in 1993 in the incident known as "Blackhawk Down" discusses losing friends in combat and what Memorial Day means to him. He also talks about his organization, Warrior Rounds, which helps returning military members express their feelings through songwriting. Also, American Farm Bureau Federation's Ray Atkinson stops by to discuss the organization's "Farm State of Mind" mental health resources and a special virtual event that will be held May 31. On this week's Meat Monitor segment, we learn about Mexico's lifting of tariffs for certain beef, pork and poultry products, and in this week's Market Talk report, Jesse Allen discusses how the situation in Ukraine continues to have an impact on the grain markets. Ray Bohcaz is talking dust cups in this week's installment of Bushels and Cents, and we feature the music of J.T. Cooper.

Timestamps

Intro/news 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 7:04

J.T. Cooper: 7:23

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 27:08

Ray Atkinson, American Farm Bureau Federation: 27:41

Erin Borror, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 32:28

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 34:45

Ray Bohacz, Bushels and Cents: 40:17

Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 41:54

J.T. Cooper music: 42:25