Tractors And Troubadours

On this episode, Pivot Bio Senior Agronomic Scientist Dr. Clayton Nevins discusses what farmers need to know about applying nitrogen after a wet start to the growing season. Dr. Brent Pepin, Director of Swine Health at the National Pork Board, discusses efforts to improve traceability in the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak in the U.S. Also, farm broadcaster Max Armstrong provides insights on the Red Power Roundup in Iowa. And, we learn about the origins of barbed wire and its ties to an Illinois town. In "Beltway Beef," Hunter Ihrman discusses the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's efforts to battle the Department of Defense on plans to introduce lab-created meat into military meals. In our "Meat Monitor" segment, we learn about what a possible strike among longshoremen on the East and Gulf coasts could mean to agriculture, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz stresses the importance of proper filter checks. The episode also features the music of Steve Markwardt.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Dr. Clayton Nevins, Pivot Bio: 6:19

Dr. Brent Pepin, National Pork Board: 8:46

Max Armstrong: 10:23

Jessi LaRue, Glidden Homestead and Historical Center: 12:21

Hunter Ihrman, "Beltway Beef": 13:51

Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 23:40

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 26:03

Steve Markwardt: 27:30

On this week's episode, we talk with Pioneer Field Agronomist Matt Montgomery about the Edge Effect on corn fields and other yield robbers. Also, we've heard a lot about the dwindling honey bee population over the past few years, but, is it really dwindling? We'll hear from a Washington state bee expert. Then, time is ticking to put a new farm bill in place. We'll hear some thoughts from Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall. In our "Meat Monitor" segment, we learn about classes being held in the Middle East to teach chefs and culinary students new ways of preparing U.S. beef, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz stresses the importance of having a copy of as-built schematics for your farm equipment. The episode also features the music of Clarksville Creative Sound singer/songwriter Terry Lemaster.

Timestamps

Intro/news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:51

Matt Montgomery, Pioneer: 6:10

Todd Myers, Washington Policy Center: 19:30

Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kansas): 20:58

German Navarette, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 23:23

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 25:47

Terry Lemaster: 27:19

On this episode, we sit down with attorney and Washburn University law professor Roger McEowen what needs to be done to address the shortage of tax attorneys and CPAs in rural America. Also, Mexico has elected a new president. Does that mean a new day for ag trade relations between the United States and Mexico. In our "Meat Monitor" segment, we learn about another banner month for U.S. red meat exports in April, we hear what the Pork Checkoff is doing to market domestic pork to multicultural households, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz talks about pump pressure. The episode also features the music of Scott Southworth.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Fastline Marketing Group advertisement: 5:58

Roger McEowen, Washburn University: 6:29

Ted McKinney, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture:15:52

Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 18:18

Jose De Jesus, National Pork Board: 20:41

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 22:23

Scott Southworth: 23:45

On this episode, Indigo Ag this week announced important changes to a carbon program that has already paid out $12 million through its first three carbon harvest seasons. Also, Is now a good time to market that stored grain? A University of Missouri expert shares his thoughts. And, the USDA is working with the University of Saskatchewan on a project to eradicate wild "Super Pigs" roaming the Canadian prairies, not far from the American border. We also have an update on "AM Radio in Every Vehicle" legislation in the U.S. Senate. In our "Meat Monitor" segment, Colombia is refusing shipments of U.S. beef from nine states in which Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been found in herds, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz has a solution for you if you've been struggling to bleed air from your engine's cooling system. The episode also features the music of Clarksville Creative Sound recording artist Lonnie Bartmess.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:54

Dean Banks and Dan Mongeau, Indigo Ag; Jed Miller, Ag Partners Co-Op; Minnesota farmer Greg Fynboh: 6:13

Ben Brown, University of Missouri: 23:29

Dr. Ryan Brook, University of Saskatchewan: 25:01

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin): 27:49

Homero Recio, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 29:47

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 32:01

Lonnie Bartmess: 33:26

On this episode, we discuss mental health on the farm and hear about the latest developments with the Farmer Angel Network from co-founder and Wisconsin dairy farmer, Randy Roecker. Also, as we head into June, we learn about the need to scout the fields for crop-damaging insects. In our "Meat Monitor" segment, U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair Randy Spronk recaps the USMEF Spring Conference, which was held last week in Kansas City, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz offers some advice for anyone who regularly uses electrical tape. We also tell you about country music singer/songwriter Bobby Marquez's 10th annual Country With Heart benefit for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and share some of his music.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:44

Randy Roecker, Farmer Angel Network and mental health care advocate: 7:03

Bobby Marquez and Rhonda Vincent: 17:12

Nick Seiter, University of Illinois: 21:58

Randy Spronk, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 24:27

Bobby Marquez: 26:22

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 20:38

Bobby Marquez: 32:01

On this episode, we revisit a prior conversation with J.T. Cooper, who was with the 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army in Mogadishu, Somalia, in 1993, and found himself in the middle of the harrowing military operation that became the inspiration for the movie "Blackhawk Down." We also provide information on valuable resources for anyone considering suicide. The episode also features a discussion on early-season foliar nutrition with Brandt Technical Agronomist Eric Winans. We get you up to speed on what happened at this week's U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference in Kansas City, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz says farmers should do more than a visual inspection to ensure that the batteries on their farm equipment are secure. The episode also features new music from country music legend Barbara Fairchild. It's the only project ever produced on another artist by late Country Music Hall of Fame member Don Williams.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

J.T. Cooper: 6:54

Eric Winans, Brandt: 21:01

Randy Blach, CattleFax and Kip Tom, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations: 23:45

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 25:52

Barbara Fairchild: 27:19

On this episode, presented by Fastline Marketing Group, Fastline President Dean Barke discusses upcoming Fastline Auctions farm equipment sales and talks about the company's holistic farm equipment marketing approach. Also, GSI's Dave Ellis provides some tips for protecting stored grain as temperatures rise inside grain bins, and University of Illinois Extension Agronomist Giovani Preza-Fontes advises farmers to hold off for a bit on applying early-season nitrogen to the emerging corn crop. In our "Meat Monitor" segment, we hear from Kentucky farmer and Cattlemen's Beef Board Chair Andy Bishop about a U.S. Meat Export Federation-arranged trip to witness beef checkoff dollars at work in Korea and Japan, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz says that if your new vehicle develops major engine troubles, you shouldn't let dealerships or manufacturers steer you in the wrong direction on repairs. The episode also features the music of Clarksville Creative Sound recording artist and Miss Oklahoma 2024 contestant Mackynsie McKedy.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:03

Dean Barke, Fastline Marketing Group: 6:22

Dave Ellis, GSI: 17:39

Giovani Preza-Fontes, University of Illinois Extension: 19:30

Andy Bishop, Cattlemen's Beef Board: 22:02

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 24:41

Mackynsie McKedy: 26:13

On this episode, U.S. Trade Representative Chief Negotiator Doug McKalip provides an update on efforts to secure new opportunities for U.S. agricultural exports. Also, Matt Turner of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center and Wade Greening of the FBI warn of looming agriterrorism threats and provide information on how to keep farming operations secure. In our "Meat Monitor" segment, we learn about another stellar month for U.S. red meat exports, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz has some important reminders to follow when jump-starting a vehicle. The episode also features the music of Clarksville Creative Sound recording artist EV Mae.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:51

Doug McKalip, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: 6:10

Matt Turner, National Counterintelligence and Security Center: 19:05

Wade Greening, FBI: 41:00

Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 47:17

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 49:51

EV Mae: 51:09

On this episode, we hear from Dr. Darcy Telenko, Associate Professor of Plant Pathology at Purdue University, on Corn Stunt Disease and Joe Janzen, an agricultural economist with the University of Illinois, discusses the difference between USDA and Conab soybean estimates for Brazil production. Then, we present the third part of our discussion on cyber threats in agriculture with FBI Supervisory Intelligence Analyst Wade Greening. In our "Meat Monitor" segment, we learn about efforts to get U.S. red meat in more at-home meal kits in Korea, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz has the second part of his three-part series on planter prep. This week, he discusses gauge wheels. The episode also features the music of Clarksville Creative Sound recording artist Ariel Franz.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:43

Dr. Darcy Telenko, Purdue University: 6:02

Joe Janzen, University of Illinois: 7:35

Wade Greening, Federal Bureau of Investigation: 10:22

Dan Halstrom and Jihae Yang, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 22:02

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

Ariel Franz: 25:43

On this episode, Wade Greening, a Supervisory Intelligence Analyst with the FBI will share more insights on cyber threats in agriculture and how you can protect your farming operation. Also, we'll discuss how a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak is affecting U.S. cattle herds, and how you can guard against it. Then, we'll talk early season crop nutrition with Brandt Technical Agronomist Eric Winans. In our "Meat Monitor" segment, we learn about ongoing efforts to bring value to each head of U.S.-produced cattle through export marketing strategies, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz begins a three-part series on planter maintenance. The episode also features the music of Jadyn Rylee.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:07

Wade Greening, FBI: 6:26

Dr. Beth Thompson, South Dakota State Veterinarian: 22:46

Bernt Nelson, American Farm Bureau Federation: 25:43

Eric Winans, Brandt: 27:19

Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 30:25

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 32:21

Jadyn Rylee: 33:48