Tractors And Troubadours

On this episode, Daniel Whitley of the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service talks about taking U.S. agriculture to the world, Rabo AgriFinance's Roland Formasi discusses strategies for containing costs on the farm and UPL's Lynn Justesen says now is the time to formulate a plan for controlling pests, disease and weeds in the field in the upcoming growing season. Ray Bohacz breaks down the difference between plastic and elastic bolts and springs in "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features rising country music star Paige King Johnson.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 7:17

Daniel Whitley, Foreign Agricultural Service: 7:36

Roland Formasi, Rabo AgriFinance: 13:18

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 16:38

Lynn Justesen, UPL: 17:11

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 29:11

Gateway Seed Co.: 30:51

Paige King Johnson: 31:21

On this episode, we hear from John Deere's Jenni Badding about changes to the JD Link program and Chase Milem about new hay and forage equipment. Former Louisiana lieutenant governor and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu talks about his new role overseeing implementation of Infrastructure and Jobs Act projects and what that work means for rural America. We hear about the state of the sheep industry from American Sheep Industry Association President Susan Shultz and Jesse Allen talks fertilizer prices with David Widmar in our Market Talk report. Ray Bohacz discusses proper brake bleeding in "Bushels and Cents" and we share Christmas classics from Will Banister, Taylon Hope and Lucas Hoge.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:58

Jenni Badding, John Deere: 6:17

Chase Milem, John Deere: 10:33

Will Banister, "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town": 14:50

Mitch Landrieu, The White House: 17:37

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 26:27

Susan Shultz, American Sheep Industry Association: 27:00

Taylon Hope, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas": 34:33

Jesse Allen and David Widmar, Market Talk: 38:23

Lucas Hoge, "I'll Be Home For Christmas": 42:21

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 45:24

Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 46:53

Will Banister, "Away In A Manger": 47:25

On this episode, U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh talks about the impact the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act could have on rural America and what the Department of Labor is doing to address labor shortages in agriculture. Also, we talk with NCBA President-Elect Don Schiefelbein about the state of the cattle industry heading into 2022, and we preview the upcoming NCBA convention. U.S. Meat Export Federation CEO Dan Halstrom discusses the opportunities to grow markets for beef, pork and lamb abroad and Ray Bohacz is talking diesel engines in this week's "Bushels and Cents." Also featured are Christmas songs from friends of the show.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 8:09

Steve Markwardt and Curt Ryle, "Swingin' Santa": 8:28

Don Schiefelbein, National Cattlemen's Beef Association: 11:32

Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 26:59

Judy Paster, "Perfect Gift": 27:32

Marty Walsh, U.S. Department of Labor: 30:47

Erin Enderlin and Chris Canterbury, "Christmas Whiskey": 36:47

J.D. Shelburne, "Daddy Looked A Lot Like Santa": 40:32

Gateway Seeds advertisement: 44:40

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 45:12

Thomas Gabriel, "Silent Night": 46:45

White House Council of Economic Advisers member Jared Bernstein talks about what the latest unemployment numbers mean for the ag industry. Mahindra USA CEO Viren Popli gives a status report, National Bison Association's Jim Matheson discusses bison's popularity, and Metos USA's Derek Brazda talks about weather monitoring and his "United We Ag" podcast. Jesse Allen talks EPA refinery wavers in Market Talk and Ray Bohacz discusses operating voltage in "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features country music artists The Render Sisters.

Timestamps

News and Intro: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:12

Jared Bernstein, White House Council of Economic Advisers: 6:31

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 15:55

Viren Popli, Mahindra USA: 16:28

Jim Matheson, National Bison Association: 21:39

Derek Brazda, Metos USA/United We Ag: 28:48

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 56:55

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 1:01:12

Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 1:02:50

The Render Sisters: 1:03:22

On this episode, President Biden's Port Envoy John Porcari discusses what the Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force is doing to address the critical supply chain challenges that affect agriculture. BigIron Auctions President and Co-Founder Mark Stock talks about the red-hot farm equipment and real estate markets. Corteva Agriscience's Scott Flynn discusses range and pasture management strategies. We hear about the growth of outdoors enthusiast social media community and gear platform GoWild's growth from its cofounder Brad Luttrell. Jesse Allen is talking crude oil prices in this week's Market Talk report and Ray Bohacz discusses vapor barriers in "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features Blake Shelton's "The Voice" Season 17 protégé, EllieMae.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:30

John Porcari, Biden Administration Port Envoy: 5:48

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 15:22

Mark Stock, BigIron Auctions: 15:56

Scott Flynn, Corteva Agriscience: 20:00

Brad Luttrell, GoWild: 25:14

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 59:46

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 1:04:30

Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 1:05:59

EllieMae: 1:06:29

On this episode, U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Secretary David Turk discusses how farmers and ethanol producers can play a role in President Biden's energy and sustainability plan, and Ray Bohacz is talking flex-fuel vehicles in "Bushels and Cents." We also talk winter farm safety with Scott Heiberger with the National Farm Medicine Center. The episode also features Nashville singer/songwriter J.D. Shelburne, who just released his rendition of "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas."

Timestamps

Intro/news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:19

David Turk, U.S. Department of Energy: 6:38

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

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 13:14

Scott Heiberger, National Farm Medicine Center: 13:47

Gateway Seed Co.: 21:48

J.D. Shelburne: 22:18

On this episode, live from the National Association of Farm Broadcasters convention in Kansas City, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney and AgTrade Strategies LLC founder Sharon Bomer Lauritsen give their thoughts on trade policy under the Biden Administration. We talk with Market Talk's Jesse Allen and Ray Bohacz help you prepare your small engine for winter. The episode also features the music of singer/songwriter Taylon Hope, presented by The George Jones in Nashville, Tennessee.

Timestamps

Intro/news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 9:03

Ted McKinney and Sharon Bomer Lauritsen: 9:22

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 21:00

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 21:33

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 27:17

Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 28:47

Taylon Hope: 29:18