Tractors And Troubadours

On this episode, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses rural infrastructure priorities and we talk with agricultural trailer companies Barrett Trailers and Ferguson Farms about their latest products and about the state of the ag trailer market. We tell you about a new content partnership with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, and in The Dirt with Nutrien, Senior Agronomist Mike Howell and the University of Arkansas' Dr. Trent Roberts discuss rice fertility. In our Meat Monitor segment, we learn about the early-year strength of U.S. red meat exports to Mexico, and in our Market Talk report, Jesse Allen sits down with Global Commodity Analytics' Mike Zuzolo to discuss an active week in the commodities markets. In "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz talks about fungible fuels. The episode also features the music of South Georgia singer/songwriter Clayton Hackle.

Timestamps

Fastline Marketing Group advertisement: 0:00

Intro and news: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 7:06

Pete Buttigieg/U.S. Department of Transportation: 7:25

Larry Hales, Barrett Trailers: 22:02

David Ferguson, Ferguson Farms Inc.: 25:20

Hunter Ihrman, National Cattlemen's Beef Association: 28:16

Mike Howell, Nutrien: 31:46

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 38:21

Dan Halstrom and Gerardo Rodriguez, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 38:53

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 41:38

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 47:36

Clayton Hackle: 49:13

On this episode, we head back to Washington, D.C. for more coverage of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting's Washington Watch 2023 policy fly-in. We talk soybean innovation with Laurie Isley and Shannon Ellis, farmer-directors of the United Soybean Board. Then we talk farm bill and other farm policies with Chuck Conner, president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives and Joby Young, executive vice president of the American Farm Bureau Federation. We introduce our audience to Land Line Now, a trucking-industry program that will join the Rural Strong Radio daily lineup beginning May 1, and we discuss trucking industry issues with Lewie Pugh, vice president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, from the recent Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Also at that show we talked with Shella Rotella's Annie Peter about developments from the brand, and caught up with friend of the show and Shella Rotella pitchwoman, Farmer Grayce. We also learn about the history of Canadian bumper and grille guard and accessories manufacturer HERD North America, and its foray into electric power solutions for commercial trucks. In this week's installment of The Dirt with Nutrien, Senior Agronomist Mike Howell discusses keeping children safe on the farm. In our Meat Monitor segment, we learn about efforts to shore up supply chain challenges for U.S. red meat exports to Africa. In our Market Talk segment, Jesse Allen and Rabo Research North America's Lance Zimmerman discuss trends in the cattle market, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz provides some food for thought on stretch drive belts. The episode also features the music out of Clarksville Creative Sound traditional country music artist Daryn Wright.

Timestamps

Fastline Marketing Group advertisement: 0:00

Intro and News: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 7:02

Laurie Isley and Shannon Ellis, United Soybean Board: 7:21

Chuck Conner, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives: 13:03

Joby Young, American Farm Bureau Federation: 18:10

Mark Reddig, Land Line Now: 26:04

Lewie Pugh, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association: 27:55

Annie Peter, Shell Rotella: 37:26

Farmer Grayce, Shell Rotella: 40:27

Marc Daudet, HERD North America: 43:31

Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 49:25

Mike Howell, Nutrien: 51:56

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 57:08

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 57:41

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

Daryn Wright: 1:06

On this episode, we visit Washington, D.C., for the National Association of Farm Broadcasting's Washington Watch 2023. We'll talk farm bill and ag policy with Sen. Debbie Stabenow, chair of the Senate Ag Committee and Glenn "GT" Thompson, chair of the House Ag Committee. We'll learn about Fastline Marketing Group's foray into farm equipment auctions with the launch of Fastline Auctions. Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell talks cotton fertility with University of Georgia Extension Agronomist Dr. Glen Harris in this week's installment of "The Dirt with Nutrien," and Ray Bohacz discusses fuel system cleaners in this week's "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of Dale Houston.

Timestamps

Fastline Marketing Group advertisement: 0:00

Intro and news: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:33

U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow: 6:53

U.S. Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson: 23:16

Dean Barke and Ted Schepmann: 38:20

Mike Howell, Nutrien: 45:56

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 50:33

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 51:05

Dale Houston: 52:42

On this episode, with Plant 2023 upon us, we put farm safety in the spotlight with Scott Heiberger of the National Farm Medicine Center. Then we revisit Commodity Classic 2023 to learn about the latest in farm technology from AGI and Agri Spray Drones. In this week's installment of "The Dirt with Nutrien," Senior Agronomist Mike Howell and Mississippi State University's Dr. Trent Irby talk soybean fertility. In our "Meat Monitor" segment we hear about another strong month for U.S. pork exports in February, and Ray Bohacz discusses in-rush current in "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of Lee Newton.

Timestamps

Fastline Marketing Group advertisement: 0:00

Intro/news: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:29

Scott Heiberger, National Farm Medicine Center: 6:48

Harley Janssen, AGI: 23:17

Taylor Moreland, Agri Spray Drones: 28:08

Mike Howell, Nutrien: 32:25

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 37:50

Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 38:23

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 40:55

Lee Newton: 42:30

On this episode, we head back to Commodity Classic 2023 to learn about upgrade options for used farm equipment from Precision Planting's Bryce Baker. We also hear about the latest from Fendt, including the 200 Vario tractor and a dry fertilizer option for Momentum planters. We also catch up with Agricultural Economic Insights co-founder David Widmar to discuss where the farm economy stands as we head into the second quarter of 2023. On this week's installment of "The Dirt with Nutrien," Senior Agronomist Mike Howell and Nutrien's Lyle Cowell discuss canola fertility and production, and in our Meat Monitor segment, we learn about the total economic impact of red meat exports for corn and soy growers in 2022. Jesse Allen and Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics discuss some of the factors bringing uncertainty to the commodities markets in this week's Market Talk segment, and Ray Bohacz is discussing multimeters in this week's installment of Bushels and Cents. The episode also features the music of singer/songwriter Sammy Sadler.

Timestamps

Fastline Marketing Group advertisement: 0:00

Intro and news: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:45

Bryce Baker, Precision Planting: 7:04

David Soliday, Fendt: 11:54

Arthur Santos, Fendt: 14:23

David Widmar, Agricultural Economic Insights: 18:55

Mike Howell, Nutrien: 24:49

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 30:31

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 31:04

David Juday, World Perspectives Inc. (Meat Monitor): 37:41

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 39:51

Sammy Sadler: 41:19

On this episode, we learn about the 2023 Farmers Business Network Planting Intentions Report for FBN Chief Economist and VP of Research Kevin McNew. Then we head back to Orlando, Florida, for the third part of our coverage of Commodity Classic 2023. This week we chat with FBN's Adriano Santos about the organization's mission and offerings. We also talk with Firestone Ag's Bill Durivage about steps farmers should take to preserve their tires this growing season. We also learn about Shark Wheel, an airless tire for irrigation systems from company CEO Zack Fleishman. We chat about sustainability and carbon markets with Truterra's Mariah Murphy and we talk about strategies growers can employ to set themselves up for success in 2023 and beyond with UPL's Lynn Justesen. In this week's installment of The Dirt with Nutrien, Senior Agronomist Mike Howell discusses how weather patterns might affect this growing season with Nutrien meteorologist Eric Snodgrass. In our Meat Monitor segment, we learn about the U.S. Meat Export Federation's efforts to seek long-term tariff reductions on U.S. pork in the Philippines, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz is talking faulty ground circuits. The episode also features the music of Clarksville Creative Sound singer/songwriter Jasmine McDonald.

Timestamps

Fastline Marketing Group advertisement: 0:00

Intro and news: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:33

Kevin McNew, Farmers Business Network: 6:52

Adriano Santos, Farmers Business Network: 15:59

Bill Durivage, Firestone Ag: 19:04

Zack Fleishman, Shark Wheel: 22:16

Mariah Murphy, Truterra: 26:26

Lynn Justesen, UPL: 29:05

Mike Howell, Nutrien: 39:14

Erin Borror, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 43:56

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 46:38

Jasmine McDonald: 48:13

On this episode, we head back to Orlando, Florida, for the second part of our coverage of Commodity Classic 2023. John Deere's Doug Felter, Tim Deinert and Christopher Murray discuss new products and technologies from the farm equipment manufacturer. UPL's James Coday talks about the company's efforts to address grower pain points, and Azotic North America's Tom Tregunno fills us in on Envita, the company's systemic nitrogen fixation technology. Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell discusses potato fertility with Idaho farmer Ryan Christensen in this week's installment of The Dirt with Nutrien. In our Meat Monitor segment, we learn about pork export growth in the Dominican Republic. In our Market Talk report, Jesse Allen and Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net take a deep dive on many of the key issues currently affecting the commodities markets, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz offers some important tire-saving tips. The episode also features the music of Kentucky farm boy turned Nashville country music star J.D. Shelburne.

Timestamps

Fastline.com advertisement: 0:00

Intro/news: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:47

Doug Felter, Tim Deinert, Christopher Murray, John Deere: 7:06

James Coday, UPL: 16:08

Tom Tregunno, Azotic North America: 20:55

Mike Howell, Nutrien: 24:07

Lucia Ruano, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 29:42

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 32:15

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 40:06

J.D. Shelburne: 40:39

On this episode, we begin coverage of Commodity Classic 2023 from Orlando, Florida. We hear from Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of Industry Sectors and Product Leadership at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, about AEM's involvement in Commodity Classic, as well as the current state of farm equipment sales. BigIron Auction co-founder Mark Stock talks about the current state of farm equipment and land sales and what you should be thinking about if you're considering auctioning either. We also talk with Nutrien Director of Agronomy Dr. Karl Wyant about things farmers should consider before embarking upon Plant 2023. In our "Meat Monitor" segment, we hear about important red meat insights shared by the U.S. Meat Export Federation at Commodity Classic. In our Market Talk segment, Jesse Allen talks with Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics about how outside pressures are affecting the commodities markets, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz discusses electrical gremlin detection. The episode also features new music from traditional country music artist Will Banister.

Timestamps

Fastline Marketing Group advertisement: 0:00

Intro and news: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:49

Curt Blades, Association of Equipment Manufacturers: 7:09

Mark Stock, BigIron Auctions: 15:03

Dr. Karl Wyant, Nutrien: 22:15

Mike Howell, Nutrien: 25:33

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 31:43

Dean Meyer/Randy Spronk, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 32:15

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 34:57

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 43:14

Will Banister: 44:57

On this episode Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh joins us to discuss proposed rulemaking that would require the use of speed limiters in many commercial trucks, including those used by livestock haulers and other transporters of agricultural goods. We also hear from Kubota's Beau Woodbury about upgrades to the equipment manufacturer's compact tractor lineup. Also, Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell returns to talk biostimulants on this week's installment of "The Dirt with Nutrien," and Ray Bohacz is talking electronic control modules in this week's installment of "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features new music from Will Banister.

Timestamps

Fastline Marketing Group advertisement: 0:00

Intro and news: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:40

Lewie Pugh, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association: 6:59

Beau Woodbury, Kubota Tractor Corp.: 26:06

Mike Howell, Nutrien: 33:09

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 39:00

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 39:32

Will Banister: 41:10

On this episode we mark the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine by discussing the war's impact on agriculture and the global food supply. We are joined by John Kirby, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, Ukrainian farmer Kees Huizinga and Kansas State University professor and agricultural researcher Antonina Broyaka, who fled Ukraine shortly after the war began. We also talk with Global Commodity Analytics' Mike Zuzolo about the impact the war has had on commodity markets, grain stocks and fertilizer supplies and prices worldwide.

Timestamps

Intro, news and commentary: 0:00

John Kirby, National Security Council: 4:35

Kees Huizinga and Antonina Broyaka: 16:08

Mike Zuzolo, Global Commodity Analytics: 40:00

Ukrainian National Anthem: 53:05