Tractors And Troubadours

On this episode, Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst, members of the Senate Ag Committee, discuss their key agriculture industry priorities as they prepare for the 2023 farm bill. We learn about the work of the National Sorghum Producers from Chairman Kody Carson, and the U.S. Meat Export Federation's Bassam Bousaleh discusses an increase in U.S. beef shipments to the Middle East. Jesse Allen talks trends in the grain and livestock markets in this week's Market Talk segment and Ray Bohacz discusses boost levels in supercharged engines in "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of singer/songwriter Adam Warner.

Timestamps

Intro/news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 7:24

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa: 7:43

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa: 20:42

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 28:58

Kody Carson, National Sorghum Producers: 29:31

Bassam Bousaleh, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 36:12

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 38:23

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 44:09

Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 45:42

Adam Warner: 46:13

On this episode, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses the state of the ag industry and the United Soybean Board's Mace Thornton and Belinda Burrier talk about growth opportunities for U.S. soybeans. We discuss the state of labor in agriculture and rural America with U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and we learn about first-quarter red meat exports statistics from the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Jesse Allen is discussing the USDA's 2022-23 balance sheet in this week's Market Talk report and Ray Bohacz is talking about Tier 4 diesel engines in "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of singer/songwriter Hillbilly Wayne.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:54

Tom Vilsack, U.S. Department of Agriculture: 6:13

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 22:54

Mace Thornton and Belinda Burrier, United Soybean Board: 23:27

Marty Walsh, U.S. Department of Labor: 37:30

Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 48:16

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 50:29

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 56:05

Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 57:35

Hillbilly Wayne: 58:07

On this episode, live from Washington, D.C., Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow and Senate Minority Whip and Ag Committee member John Thune discuss key agriculture policy topics in preparation for the 2023 farm bill. CropLife America President and CEO Chris Novak talks about the organization's mission and key legislative priorities. U.S. Meat Export Federation's Dr. David Newman and Courtney Knupp discuss the future of pork in Peru. Ray Bohacz talks pop-off pressure in diesel engines in "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of Nashville singer/songwriter Dustin Collins who released his new single "Workin' Man," with the help of legendary country music producers Bill McDermott and Buddy Cannon.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:58

Sen. Debbie Stabenow: 6:16

Sen. John Thune: 19:55

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 33:40

Chris Novak, CropLife America: 34:14

Dr. David Newman and Courtney Knupp, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 44:08

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 46:25

Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 48:00

Dustin Collins: 48:31

On this episode, AgWiki CEO Randy Krotz discusses the new social platform that connects farmers, ranchers and other agriculture industry stakeholders. In this week's Meat Monitor segment, U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President of Economic Analysis Erin Borror discusses how the war in Ukraine is affecting meat exports. Jesse Allen talks developments in the soybean markets in this week's Market Talk segment and Ray Bohacz gives practical tips for power transmission belts in this week's installment of Bushels and Cents. Also, former "American Idol" contestant Alex Miller stops by to talk about his debut album, "Miller Time," and share some of his traditional country music.

Timestamps

Intro/news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:01

Randy Krotz, AgWiki: 6:20

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 20:21

Erin Borror, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 20:54

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 24:55

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 30:38

Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 32:14

Alex Miller: 32:45

On this episode, Rotor X Aircraft Manufacturing Co.'s David Chow discusses the company's new do-it-yourself helicopter kit, complete with crop spray rig and National Agricultural Aviation Association CEO Andrew Moore talks about the organization's mission and legislative agenda. U.S. Meat Export Federation Colombia representative Don Mason discusses marketing U.S. beef and pork in Colombia and Ray Bohacz talks valve stem seals in this week's installment of "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of American Blonde.

Timestamps

Intro news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:53

David Chow, Rotor X: 6:12

Andrew Moore, National Agricultural Aviation Association: 9:23

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 15:12

Bobby Marquez, Country With Heart: 15:45

Don Mason, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 26:43

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 29:08

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 34:33

Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 35:58

American Blonde: 36:30

On this episode, AgriGold agronomist Terry Mente discusses the importance of having a plan to deal with corn rootworm and other yield-robbing pest, weed and disease pressures. Veteran farm broadcaster Lorrie Boyer previews her new AgWomen Strong podcast series and U.S. Meat Export Federation's Joel Haggard kicks off our Meat Monitor feature with an update about meat delivery challenges in Shangai following a new COVID-19 lockdown. Jesse Allen discusses the ramifications of President Biden's decision to lift the ban on summer E-15 gasoline sales in our Market Talk segment and Ray Bohacz talks tire pressure sensor care in "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of singer/songwriter Adam Warner.

Timestamps

Intro/news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:05

Terry Mente, AgriGold: 6:24

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 26:17

Lorrie Boyer, AgWomen Strong: 26:51

Joel Haggard, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 36:45

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 39:14

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 43:56

Gateway Seed Co.: 45:26

Adam Warner: 45:57

On this episode, White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy discusses funding for energy efficiency upgrades for schools. Could it be a potential boon for biofuels? We also feature Part Three of our coverage of A Celebration of Modern Agriculture, presented by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. We speak with Ted McKinney, CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, Jessica Bowman, Executive Director of the Plant Based Products Council and Robin Bowen, Senior Vice President, External Affairs, with the Corn Refiners Association. Jesse Allen talks headwinds in the commodities markets in Bushels and cents and Ray Bohacz tells you what you should know before heading to farm show seminars. The episode also features the music of two of the Netherlands' treasured musical artists, Hilde Vos and Bennie Jolink.

Timestamps

Intro/news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 7:13

Gina McCarthy, National Climate Advisor: 7:33

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 17:59

Ted McKinney, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture: 18:32

Jessica Bowman, Plant Based Products Council: 23:44

Robin Bowen, Corn Refiners Association: 26:45

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 31:07

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

Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 38:09

Hilde Vos and Bennie Jolink: 38:40

On this episode, we talk with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about a cash infusion for the Weatherization Assistance Program. We also talk about how farmers fit into the Department of Energy's clean energy strategy. We also head back to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the second part of our coverage of A Celebration of Modern Agriculture, featuring discussions with Kubota's Emily McNerny, Farmer Veteran Coalition's Evan Eagan and DeLaval's Jason French. Jesse Allen looks at the USDA's Planting Intentions and Quarterly Grain Stocks Reports in this week's Market Talk update and Ray Bohacz is talking spark plugs in this week's installment of "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of Alex Miller.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 4:36

Jennifer Granholm, U.S. Department of Energy: 4:55

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 11:27

Emily McNerny, Kubota: 12:00

Evan Eagan, Farmer Veteran Coalition: 14:14

Jason French, DeLaval: 19:12

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 23:04

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 27:31

Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 29:07

Alex Miller: 29:38

On this episode, we travel to Washington D.C. to highlight A Celebration of Modern Agriculture on the National Mall. We speak with John Deere's Chad Passman and Kubota's Todd Stucke about their companies' involvement in the event. We also hear about the state of the U.S. rice industry from USA Rice's Cameron Jacobs and learn about the work of the National Council of Farm Cooperatives from CEO Chuck Conner. Jesse Allen talks about trends in the corn market on this week's Market Talk report and Ray Bohacz is talking electrical wiring corrosion in this week's installment of "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of Will Banister. Timestamps

Intro/news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:33

Chad Passman, John Deere: 6:53

Todd Stucke, Kubota: 11:40

Cameron Jacobs, USA Rice: 17:05

Chuck Conner, National Council of Farm Cooperatives: 22:03

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 29:25

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 29:59

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 36:45

Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 38:15

Will Banister: 38:46

On this episode, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' Curt Blades and Nick Tindall discuss a Celebration of Modern Agriculture on the National Mall. We also feature outtakes of U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack's General Session address at Commodity Classic 2022. NASA's Brad Doorn discusses the agency's role in agriculture, Jesse Allen highlights the wheat trade in this week's Market Talk Report and Ray Bohacz discusses OBD-2 vehicle electronics issues on "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of Leslie Tom, Erin Enderlin and Whey Jennings.

Timestamps

Intro/news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:31

Curt Blades and Nick Tindall, AEM: 6:50

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 15:25

Tom Vilsack, USDA: 15:58

Brad Doorn, NASA: 32:50

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 39:03

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 44:55

Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 46:33

Leslie Tom, Erin Enderlin and Whey Jennings: 47:04