Tractors And Troubadours

On this episode, National Association of Farm Broadcasting Executive Director Tom Brand stops by to discuss the state of farm broadcasting in 2023 which is (spoiler alert) in excellent shape, with impressive listenership and broadcaster trust ratings. We talk with Ag Revolution CEO Stacy Anthony about the AGCO-owned dealership's growth and how the model is helping its brands, such as Fendt and Massey Ferguson, connect with farmers. Also, Nutrien's Stephen Johnson discusses the brand's Smart Nutrition MAP + MST. In our Meat Monitor segment, we learn about new opportunities for U.S. red meat in China, Jesse Allen and Mike Zuzolo bring us up to speed on the cattle market in our Market Talk report and Ray Bohacz urges you to tighten the bolts on your farm equipment in "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of Clarksville Creative Sound singer/songwriter Josh Ryle.

Timestamps

Fastline.com commercial: 0:00

Intro/news: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:41

Tom Brand, National Association of Farm Broadcasters: 7:00

Stacy Anthony, Ag Revolution: 25:04

Stephen Johnson, Nutrien: 30:55

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 34:45

Polly Zhao, Joel Haggard, Jihae Yang, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 35:17

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 38:16

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 43:42

Josh Ryle: 45:16

On this episode, we begin our coverage of the 2023 National Farm Machinery Show from Louisville, Kentucky. We talk Xerion tractors with CLAAS' Ryan Bass, Steiger tractors with Case IH's Joe Miller and Puma tractors with Case IH's J.E. Cadle. We also learn about Kentucky Electric Cooperative's history, and renewed involvement in the National Farm Machinery Show. We also go one-on-one with The Hot Rod Farmer, Ray Bohacz, and Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell stops by to discuss potassium in this week's installment of "The Dirt With Nutrien." In our Meat Monitor segment, we hear about a strong showing by U.S. beef and pork exports in 2022. The episode also features the music of Clarksville Creative Sound recording artist Jasmine McDonald.

Timestamps

Fastline Marketing Group advertisement: 0:00

Intro and news: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:26

David Beck (Kentucky Venues) and Joe Arnold (Kentucky Electric Cooperatives): 6:45

Ryan Bass, CLAAS: 10:52

Joe Miller, Case IH: 12:17

J.E. Cadle, Case IH: 15:06

Ray Bohacz, Farm Machinery Digest Radio: 16:39

Mike Howell, Nutrien: 26:19

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 32:02

Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 32:35

Jasmine McDonald: 35:20

On this episode, Fastline Marketing Group President Dean Barke returns for Part 2 of our discussion ahead of the National Farm Machinery Show, Feb. 15-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Soil Test Pro Sales Manager Patrick Campbell offers spring soil sampling tips and discusses his company's appearance at the National Farm Machinery Show. In this week's installment of "The Dirt with Nutrien," Senior Agronomists Mike Howell and Dr. Cristie Preston highlight the importance of phosphorous to plant growth and development. We learn about a National Pork Board mission to Panama and Colombia in our Meat Monitor segment, Jesse Allen recaps the February WASDE report in our Market Talk segment, and Ray Bohacz discusses EGR valve cleaning in "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of Clarksville Creative Sound recording artist Mackynzie McKedy.

Timestamps

Fastline Marketing Group advertisement: 0:00

Intro/news: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:35

Dean Barke, Fastline Marketing Group: 6:54

Patrick Campbell, Soil Test Pro: 10:40

Mike Howell and Dr. Cristie Preston, Nutrien: 18:26

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 22:25

Randy Spronk, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 22:58

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 25:12

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 32:25

Mackynzie McKedy: 34:01

On this episode, Kentucky Venues President David Beck previews the 57th annual National Farm Machinery Show and Championship Tractor Pull, to be held Feb. 15-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Also, Fastline Marketing Group President Dean Barke stops by to discuss his company's involvement in the show. Then, we hear from John Deere's Christopher Murray about HarvestLab 3000, a new grain-sensing tool for wheat, barley, and canola. In this week's Meat Monitor segment, the U.S. Meat Export Federation heads to NCBA's Cattle Con in New Orleans to provide an update on the performance of U.S. meat abroad. Also from Cattle Con, Jesse Allen discusses the state of the livestock markets in this week's Market Talk Report. Then, Ray Bohacz talks vehicle recalls and campaigns in "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the latest single from true country artist Daryn Wright.

Timestamps

Fastline Marketing Group advertisement: 0:00

Intro/news: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:49

David Beck, Kentucky Venues/National Farm Machinery Show: 7:08

Dean Barke, Fastline Marketing Group: 17:25

Christopher Murray, John Deere: 24:49

Mike Howell, Nutrien: 30:05

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 34:20

Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 34:53

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 37:15

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 44:00

Daryn Wright: 45:39

On this episode, Dr. Marc Herpfer and Dr. Aldo Rossi discuss Phylox from Amlan International, a natural, mineral-based product aimed at preventing coccidiosis and improving gut health in poultry. James Coday, Strategic Marketing Manager for agricultural chemicals company UPL stops by to share 2023 soybean strategies, including implementation of UPL's Preview 2.1 SC herbicide. On this week's installment of "The Dirt" with Nutrien, Senior Agronomist Mike Howell talks about soil sampling. In this week's "Meat Monitor" segment, we learn about growth for U.S. pork in Mexico. Jesse Allen takes a look at the week in the markets in this week's Market Talk report, and Ray Bohacz is talking vehicle locks and weatherstripping in this week's installment of "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the latest single from emerging country artist Brayden Ryle, "Deep, Deep South."

Timestamps

Fastline Marketing Group advertisement: 0:00

Intro/news: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:38

Dr. Marc Herpfer and Dr. Aldo Rossi, Amlan International: 6:57

James Coday, UPL: 18:25

Mike Howell, Nutrien: 22:29

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 28:45

Gerardo Rodriguez, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 29:18

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 32:30

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

Brayden Ryle: 41:07

On this episode, Agricultural Economic Insights co-founder David Widmar discusses the top stories to watch in agriculture in 2023. We also talk with Craig Brekkas, North America Head for UPL, about the agricultural chemicals company's innovation, sustainability efforts and aggressive brand launch strategy in 2023. Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell and Virginia Tech Agronomist Dr. Hunter Frame continue their discussion on the importance of nitrogen to crops in our, "The Dirt" segment. We hear from National Bison Association Executive Director Jim Matheson discusses the push to open up opportunities for U.S. bison in Japan. Jesse Allen and Global Commodity Analytics' Mike Zuzolo discuss early-year fluctuations in the livestock markets in our Market Talk segment, and Ray Bohacz is talking catalytic convertors in "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features music from country music legends Claude Gray and Bobby Mackey.

Timestamps

Soil Test Pro: 0:00

Intro and news: 0:32

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:43

David Widmar: Agricultural Economic Insights: 7:01

Craig Brekkas: UPL: 19:51

Mike Howell, Nutrien and Dr. Hunter Frame, Virginia Tech: 26:29

Jim Matheson, National Bison Association: 32:18

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 34:36

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 40:19

Claude Gray and Bobby Mackey: 42:02

On this episode, NAFB News Service's Micheal Clements provides an update from this week's American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The organization set its 2023 policy priorities at the meeting and named Kansas-based NORDEF the winner of the 2023 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. We also talk sustainability and company history with Dr. Steve Lerner, Senior Scientific and Business Advisor for animal health and nutrition with Chr. Hansen, which last month announced its intention to merge with another ag biosciences company, Novozymes. In this week's segment of "The Dirt," Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell and Virginia Tech Field Crops Agronomist Dr. Hunter Frame have an in-depth conversation about nitrogen. In this week's Meat Monitor segment, U.S. Meat Export Federation President Dan Halstrom discusses another record month for U.S. pork exports in November and continued strength for beef exports. Jesse Allen and Stone X Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman discuss the January WASDE numbers in our Market Talk Report, and Ray Bohacz is talking two-stroke engine troubles in "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features new music from Australia native and Clarksville Creative Sound recording artist Vanessa Bourne.

Timestamps

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 0:00

Intro/news: 0:32

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:38

Sam Kieffer, American Farm Bureau Federation: 6:57

William Walls, NORDEF: 8:47

Dr. Steve Lerner, Chr. Hansen: 10:45

Mike Howell, Nutrien: 14:24

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 19:47

Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 27:38

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 30:35

Vanessa Bourne, 31:47

On this episode, CLAAS Head of Sales and Marketing, Daryl Theis, discusses supply chain and production improvements. Also, Heather Thompson, Director of Innovation for Growmark, joins us to talk about Cooperative Ventures, a venture fund established by Growmark, its FS cooperatives and CHS. The fund recently made its first investment in Sabanto, a company developing fully autonomous machinery for row crop farms. We also talk with Daniel Pepitone, Chief Operating Officer and Director of ag startup Harpe Bioherbicide. On this week's installment of "The Dirt," Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell and Interim Director of Agronomy, Dr. Alan Blaylock, discuss the essential nutrients plants need to grow and thrive. On this week's Meat Monitor segment, U.S. Meat Export Federation President Dan Halstrom discusses early-year production projections and red meat marketing strategy. Jesse Allen talks about commodities trading for the first week of 2023 in our Market Talk report and Ray Bohacz discusses the importance of doing your research before purchasing consumer goods for the farm or home. The episode also features the music of Grand Ole Opry performer Erin Enderlin.

Timestamps

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 0:00

Intro and news: 0:32

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:27

Daryl Theis, CLAAS: 6:46

Heather Thompson, Growmark: 10:28

Daniel Pepitone, Harpe Bioherbicide: 15:49

Mike Howell and Dr. Alan Blaylock: 19:05

Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 23:02

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 25:16

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 31:22

Erin Enderlin: 32:59

On this week's episode, we introduce you to American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Joby Young, and President Zippy Duvall discusses the organization's annual convention, which will be held Jan. 6-11 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Southern States Cooperative's Jennifer Gwyn discusses the farmer-led cooperative's 100th anniversary, which will happen in 2023 and we kick off a partnership with Nutrien, discussing "The Dirt," a weekly agronomy show coming to Rural Strong Radio and Tractors and Troubadours. In our Meat Monitor segment, U.S. Meat Export Federation President Dan Halstrom discusses the Senate confirmation of two key trade representatives, and Ray Bohacz discusses mice control in this week's installment of "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of Waynesville, Ohio, singer, songwriter and farmer, Richard Lynch.

Timestamps

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 0:00

Intro and News: 0:32

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 7:27

Joby Young, American Farm Bureau Federation: 7:46

Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation: 12:15

Jennifer Gwyn, Southern States Cooperative: 14:12

Mike Howell, Nutrien: 17:23

Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 21:03

Ray Bohacz, Bushels and Cents: 23:03

Richard Lynch: 24:44

On this episode, Rural Community Insurance Service's George Underwood and Jeff Barr discuss disaster claims and risk management for crops. Also, National Farm Medicine Center's Melissa Ploeckelman talks about new initiatives aimed at keeping farmers safe, and in this week's Meat Monitor segment, we learn that new opportunities might be on the way for U.S. red meat in China. In our Market Talk segment, Jesse Allen and Global Commodity Analytics' Mike Zuzolo discuss the soybean trade heading into 2023 and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz is talking about heat risers. The episode also features a new Christmas song from country music singer/songwriter Whey Jennings.

Timestamps

Soil Test Pro advertisement: 0:00

Intro and news: 0:30

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:17

George Underwood and Jeff Barr, RCIS: 6:36

Melissa Ploeckelman, National Farm Medicine Center: 14:58

Joel Haggard, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 19:36

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 22:00

Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 29:08

Whey Jennings: 30:48