Tractors And Troubadours

On This week's episode, we sit down with David Beck, president of Kentucky Venues, the entity that operates the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, to preview this year's event, which will take place February 14-17 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Also, we learn how farmers can "Move the Acre Forward" with technology from Taranis. Then we check in with Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell to review the best of "The Dirt with Nutrien." This week, Mike is talking biostimulants. In our "Meat Monitor" segment, we learn about U.S. Meat Export Federation efforts to rebuild the U.S. beef market in Korea, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz discusses fuel octane rating. The episode also features new music from Clarksville Creative Sound recording artist Brayden Ryle.

Timestamps

Intro and News: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:50

David Beck, Kentucky Venues/National Farm Machinery Show: 6:09

Mike DiPaola, Taranis: 15:07

Mike Howell, Nutrien: 18:57

Jihae Yang, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 23:37

Ray Bohacz, Bushels and Cents: 26:05

Brayden Ryle: 27:35

On this episode, we learn about the latest developments in the sorghum market from Craig Meeker, a Kansas grower and chairman of the National Sorghum Producers and Norma Ritz Johnson, the executive director of the United Sorghum Checkoff Program. Then we check in with Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell as we revisit the best of "The Dirt With Nutrien." This week, Mike is talking cattle nutrition through minerals in forage. In our "Meat Monitor" segment, we learn about a U.S. red meat rebound in Hong Kong, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz talks about heat soak in diesel engines. The episode also includes the new single from Dennis Ledbetter and Highway 101's Nikki Nelson, "How Far Would You Go?"

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Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:07

Craig Meeker, National Sorghum Producers: 6:26

Norma Ritz Johnson, United Sorghum Checkoff Program: 11:18

Mike Howell, Nutrien: 16:00

Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 24:00

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 26:21

Dennis Ledbetter and Nikki Nelson: 27:55

On this episode, Helena Agri-Enterprises' Austin Anderson discusses the company's Resgenix water-use management tool, and Matt Dolch tells us about the latest corn offering from Syngenta's NK Seeds unit. In "The Dirt with Nutrien," we revisit Senior Agronomist Mike's Howell's discussion about field drainage strategies, in our "Meat Monitor" segment we learn about U.S. Meat Export Federation efforts to sell Mexican buyers on U.S. pork cuts and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz stresses the importance of fuel lubricity additives for diesel engines. The episode also features the music of Clarksville Creative Sound recording artist Austin McKedy.

LISTED AS ONE OF THE 60 BEST AGRICULTURE PODCASTS BY FEEDSPOT: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/agriculture_podcasts/

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:54

Austin Anderson, Helena Agri-Enterprises 6:13

Matt Dolch, NK Seeds: 10:05

Mike Howell, Nutrien: 11:38

Lorenzo Elizalde, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 19:58

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 22:33

Austin McKedy: 24:06

On this week's episode, we talk with Vive Crop Protection's David Reif and George Huckaby about crop protection strategies for corn and cotton plants. We also sit down with Rabo AgriFinance's Lance Zimmerman to discuss what the cattle market might look like in 2024 and beyond and how producers can capitalize. In this week's installment of "The Dirt With Nutrien," Senior Agronomists Mike Howell and Dr. Alan Blaylock discuss Liebig's Law of the Minimum and other tools that will help growers manage inputs and yield potential. In our "Meat Monitor" segment, Mexico has extended zero-duty imports of pork, beef and poultry for eligible suppliers, including those in the United States, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz challenges you to raise your chainsaw game. The episode also features the latest single from Clarksville Creative Sound recording artist EV Mae, "New Lyric."

LISTED AS ONE OF THE 60 BEST AGRICULTURE PODCASTS BY FEEDSPOT: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/agriculture_podcasts/

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:10

David Reif and George Huckaby, Vive Crop Protection: 6:29

Lance Zimmerman, Rabo AgriFinance: 13:00

Mike Howell and Dr. Alan Blaylock, Nutrien: 19:19

Erin Borror, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 26:57

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 29:25

EV Mae: 30:52

On this episode, Minnesota pork producer and U.S. Meat Export Federation Chairman Randy Spronk discusses the job of promoting U.S. red meat to the world in 2024. We also talk with FMC Corp.'s Matthew Pye about biologicals and other at-plant inputs ahead of the 2024 planting season, and Rural Minds' Julie Lux stops by to talk about mental health resources in rural America and a partnership with FMC. In our "Meat Monitor" segment, we hear from Lucia Ruano about efforts to create new markets for U.S. red meat in Central America, in "The Dirt with Nutrien" Senior Agronomist Mike Howell talks about understanding what nutrients are left in the soil ahead of planting season, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz encourages farmers to get out and check their tire pressure as the temperatures drop. The episode also features the music of one of the nation's premier Hank Williams tribute artists, Wyatt Aleman.

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Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:49

Randy Spronk, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 6:08

Matthew Pye, FMC Corp.: 12:57

Julie Lux, Rural Minds: 15:06

Mike Howell, Nutrien: 19:06

Lucia Ruano, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 25:44

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 27:39

Wyatt Aleman: 29:05

On this episode, presented by Case IH Genuine Lubricants, we turn our attention to Plant 2024. We talk with Anthony Styczinski, the Planting and Seeding Manager for John Deere, about preparing your planter for the upcoming planting season, and about the latest from the John Deere planter lineup. We also discuss the latest chemical and application offerings from AMVAC Chemical Corp., including their SIMPAS system. Then we check in with Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell for our continued look at the best of "The Dirt with Nutrien." This week we revisit a conversation about tile drainage strategies. In our "Meat Monitor" segment, we learn about a U.S. Meat Export Federation event aimed at boosting U.S. lamb exports to Mexico, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz talks about the importance of keeping up with equipment maintenance. The episode also features the music of singer/songwriter Will Banister.

Timestamps

Case IH Genuine Lubricants advertisement: 0:00

Intro and news: 0:29

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:35

Anthony Styczinski, John Deere: 6:54

Jim Lappin, AMVAC: 10:01

Mike Howell, Nutrien: 13:54

Gary Pfeiffer, Superior Farms ("Meat Monitor"): 22:20

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 24:46

Will Banister: 26:25

As you complete your chores around the farm or ranch, home or office, we hope you'll consider this episode our musical Christmas gift to you. It features friends of the show performing both timeless classics and new songs destined to become classics. You'll hear from the Western Swing Rules Band, Randy C. Moore, EV Mae, Steven Cade, Jay Allen and Allie Colleen, Flat River Band Featuring Jeannie Seely, Brei Carter, J.D. Shelburne, American Blonde, Will Banister, Taylon Hope, Scott Southworth, Bryan Ruby, Brayden Ryle, Curt Ryle, Carl Vaughan, Whey Jennings and Steve Markwardt.

Timestamps

Case IH Genuine Lubricants advertisement: 0:00

Intro: 0:29

Western Swing Rules Band, Be My Christmas Angel: 1:10

Randy C. Moore, All I Want For Christmas Is Peace: 3:55

EV Mae, The Angels Cried: 7:17

Steven Cade, Holiday Hideaway: 10:11

Jay Allen and Allie Colleen, O Holy Night: 13:17

Flat River Band featuring Jeannie Seely, Christmas Time: 16:19

Brei Carter, Old Fashioned Christmas: 20:58

J.D. Shelburne, Please Come Home For Christmas: 24:57

American Blonde, Kiss Me This Christmas: 29:11

Will Banister, You For Christmas: 31:58

Taylon Hope, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas: 34:40

Scott Southworth, Wooden Sheriff's Gun: 38:23

Bryan Ruby, It's A Wonderful Life: 44:14

Brayden Ryle, Christmas In Your Kiss: 47:15

Curt Ryle, Christmas Kid In Me: 50:47

Carl Vaughan, White Christmas: 53:58

Whey Jennings, Hallelujah: 56:34

Steve Markwardt, Swinging Santa Claus: 1:02:13

On this episode, Corey Rosenbusch, President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute discusses the organization's recently released fertilizer industry trends report and discusses the state of the fertilizer market heading into 2024. Then, we catch up with CLAAS Senior Vice President of the Americas Region Eric Raby and Frans Reimers, North American Tractor Product Manager, about the company's growing product lineup, the expansion of sales and service in America and the Xerion 12 Series tractor being named International Tractor of the Year at the recent Agritechnica show in Germany. We check in with Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell, as we continue our look back at the best of "The Dirt with Nutrien." This week, Mike sits down with Don Olson, Senior Agronomist with The Sulfur Institute, to discuss the critical role sulfur plays in plant development. In our "Meat Monitor" segment, we recap October pork and beef export numbers, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz provides helpful counsel on finding the right funnel for those tricky fluid fill-ups. The episode also features a new Christmas song, "Wooden Sheriff's Gun," from Scott Southworth.

Timestamps

Case IH Genuine Lubricants advertisement: 0:00

Intro and news: 0:29

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:20

Corey Rosenbusch, The Fertilizer Institute: 6:39

Frans Reimers, Claas: 13:53

Eric Raby, Claas: 21:03

Mike Howell, Nutrien: 27:08

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

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 35:05

Scott Southworth: 36:36

On this episode, Ag Resource Management's Wade Simpson talks about the history of the company and the climate for operating loans and crop insurance. Also, it's National Finals Rodeo time, and in the spirit of the big event, we introduce you to professional bull rider Clayton Sellars and breakaway roper and podcaster Jordan Jo Hollabaugh. Then, we check in with Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell for a look back at some of the most popular installments of "The Dirt with Nutrien." In our "Meat Monitor" segment, we learn about the U.S. Meat Export Federation's efforts to connect with butcher shops in Colombia to gain traction for U.S. beef and pork exports to that country, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz wants you to pay closer attention to the emissions system on your diesel engines. The episode also features the new, original Christmas song, "The Angels Cried," from Clarksville Creative Sound recording artist EV Mae.

Timestamps

Case IH Genuine Lubricants advertisement: 0:00

Intro and news: 0:29

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:42

Wade Simpson, Ag Resource Management: 7:01

Clayton Sellars and Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, AgTruckTrader.com Pro Rodeo Team: 11:08

Mike Howell and Lyle Cowell, Nutrien: 22:36

Homero Recio, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 30:14

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 32:33

EV Mae: 34:12

On this episode, presented by Case IH Genuine Lubricants, Nutrien Director of Agronomy Dr. Karl Wyant discusses fertilizer strategies and tools offered by Nutrien to help farmers make informed growing decisions. Also, Certified Agriculture Group CEO Pat Driscoll announces a new way to finance trucks purchased from Certified Ag Dealers, as well as new AgPack partners. He also announces plans for the upcoming Ag Rally, to be held in March 2024 on National Ag Day. We check in with Nutrien Senior Agronomists Mike Howell and Dr. Alan Blaylock to discuss the importance of soil testing and the importance of chloride in plants in this week's installment of "The Dirt with Nutrien." In our "Meat Monitor" segment, we learn about key Chinese approvals of U.S. red meat processing plants, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz talks about industrial pump maintenance. The episode also features Christmas music from Clarksville Creative Sound recording artist Terry LeMaster.

Timestamps

Case IH Genuine Lubricants advertisement: 0:00

Intro and news: 0:29

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:36

Dr. Karl Wyant, Nutrien: 6:56

Pat Driscoll, Certified Agriculture Group: 11:28

Mike Howell and Dr. Alan Blaylock, Nutrien: 23:27

Erin Borror, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 31:44

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 34:27

Terry LeMaster: 38:58