On this episode, Henry Wycoff and Kevin Ash of AHW LLC discuss what makes a good ag machinery service technician, Dave Carter of the National Bison Association discusses developments in the bison ranching industry, Nashville recording artist Stephanie Nash talks about the release of her “Time Changes” single and gives an update on her FFA scholarship contest, Ray Bohacz has another installment of “Bushels and Cents” and we feature the music of Academy of Western Artists Award-winning singer/song...
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 75
On this episode, Scott Bennett, Director of Congressional Relations for the American Farm Bureau Federation, talks about the work of the Cattle Market Working Group. Joe Vaclavik, President and Founder of Standard Grain in Nashville, Tennessee, recaps the USDA Grain Stocks and Small Grains reports, Ray Bohacz presents another episode of “Bushels and Cents,” and we hear the music of traditional country music star Ray Scott.
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Details on the second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments, Congress extends Commodity Credit Corporation funding, Orion Samuelson calling it a career, remembering Evan Slack and W.S. “Fluke” Holland, talking Hemp with Murray State University’s Dr. Tony Brannon and Ray Bohacz presents “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of Pam Tillis proteges, The Render Sisters.
Sep 25, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 73
On this episode, Grant Suhre of John Deere and Morgan Hester with AHW LLC discuss what John Deere is doing to recruit, train and retail maintenance technicians for John Deere dealerships. Karen Jones with Growmark talks about the agricultural cooperative’s 2021 essay contest for some Midwest FFA students, Ray Bohacz presents another installment of “Bushels and Cents,” and we feature the music of bluegrass and traditional country music artist Alecia Nugent. Time stamps Grant Suhre, John Deere: 1:...
Sep 18, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Nick Zachrich with The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences previews Farm Science Review 2020, which will be held virtually Sept. 22-24. Case IH Corporate Events Manager Rebecca Ivey talks about the manufacturer preparing content for virtual fall farm shows, and Cheryl Skjolaas with the University of Wisconsin Center for Agricultural Safety and Health offers fall harvest safety tips. Ray Bohacz presents another installment of “Bushels and Cents” and we f...
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 71
On this episode, Brian Robertson, CEO of Estes Performance Concaves, talks about preparing combines for the fall harvest. He also talks about his company’s new XPR 2 concaves. U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue talks Chinese commodity purchases, and he, Sen. Chuck Grassley and U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson weigh in on ethanol industry struggles, and CFAP deadlines are discussed. Ray Bohacz presents “Bushels and Cents” and we feature the music of country music singer/songwriter Ben Fuller.
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 70
On this episode Patrick Driscoll, President and CEO of the Certified Agriculture Dealership Program, talks about AgRally, America’s New Live Farm Show, which will be featured on RFD-TV. Curt Blades, Senior Vice President, Agricultural Services, for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers discusses how ag equipment manufacturers have weathered 2020, Ray Bohacz presents another installment of “Bushels and Cents” and we chat with rising Nashville singer/songwriter Taylon Hope.
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 69
On this episode, Roy Johnson with John Deere dealer AHW LLC talks about how the dealership used the strength of its website to navigate the pandemic, John Deere’s Laurel Caes talks about how the manufacturer has had to pivot from in-person fall farm shows to virtual events, The Hot Rod Farmer, Ray Bohacz, shares his “Bushels and Cents” tips and we have the second part of our conversation with Corn Warriors Season 4 competitor, Eric Reed. The episode also features a conversation with Grammy-winni...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 68
On this episode we have a summary of the USDA August Crop Production Report and a discussion with National FFA Organization Communications Manager Kristy Meyer about how FFA will help guide chapters through an unusual school year and what a virtual national convention might look like. We introduce “Bushels and Cents,” a new feature from the Hot Rod Farmer, Ray Bohacz, and we talk with Corn Warriors Season 4 competitor Eric Reed. The episode also features a conversation with Grand Ole Opry legend...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 67
On this episode, Iowa farmer and United Soybean Board director Tom Oswald talks about the redesigned Soybean Research & Information Network, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew talks innovation, COVID-19, cattle industry challenges and more, and we profile Corn Warriors Season 4 competitor Jake Drozd. The episode also features the music of Craig Campbell.
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 66
On this episode, David Graden, the agricultural operational marketing manager for Michelin North America talks about new tire technology and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue addresses the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. We continue our series on Corn Warriors Season 4 competitors with a profile of Dan Leupkes and we feature the music of country music singer-songwriter Matt Kennon.
Jul 31, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 65
On this episode, Terry Burkart of All States Ag Parts talks about diagnosing and repairing air conditioning problems in farm equipment. Nashville singer/songwriter and fourth-generation dairy farmer Stephanie Nash talks about an FFA scholarship program she is launching and we profile Corn Warriors competitor Cory Atley. We receive a corn and soybean outlook from USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, and we feature the music of Lockeland....
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 64
On this episode we visit Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, for Bulls and Barrels 2020 to benefit Abigail’s Plan, a stop on Kolt Barber’s American Cowboy Showdown. We also talk with Corn Warriors stars Kevin Kalb and Brooks Cardinal, as well as show creator Seth Wood. The episode also features the music of country music singer/songwriter Dallas Remington.
Jul 17, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 63
On this episode we discuss agriculture content creation with Hank and Gina Hamilton of the Hamiltonville Farm YouTube channel, and with Maddy Buxton, Culture and Trends Manager at YouTube. We also talk about the new book “Behind The Man In Black: The WS Holland Story,” with coauthor Ron Haney, and we feature the music of singer/songwriter Allie Colleen.
Jul 10, 2020•2 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 62
In this episode, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall and ag economist and Agricultural Economic Insights cofounder David Widmar assess the agriculture industry at the midpoint of 2020. The episode also features the music of emerging Nashville country music hitmaker KayLyn Pace. Time stamps: Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation: 2:23 David Widmar, Agricultural Economic Insights: 32:07 KayLyn Pace: 57:41
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Nathan Kramer from John Deere talks about the new X9 1000 and 1100 combines; American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall discusses carbon credits; National Corn Growers Association Yield Contest deadline approaches and agricultural entrepreneurship coach Matt Brechwald talks off-farm income . The episode features the music of Southbound 75 .
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 60
On this episode we talk combines with CLAAS and All States Ag Parts. We also have the second part of the fireside chat on agriculture innovation with U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue and SVG Ventures cofounder and CEO John Hartnett, and we hear the music of country music singer/songwriter Will Banister. Blake McOllough, CLAAS of America: 1:03 Terry Burkart, All States Ag Parts: 10:10 Sonny Perdue and John Hartnett: 17:08 Will Banister: 32:36...
Jun 19, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 59
In this episode, we talk with Dan Schweers of A1 Mist Sprayers, Ponca, Nebraska, about controlling insects and other pests on the farm. We also talk with Damon Johnson of Farmers Edge about the company’s hail detection system, and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and SVG Ventures co-founder and CEO John Hartnett talk about the need for public-private collaborations to foster innovation in agriculture. We also have a conversation with, and feature the music of, singer/songwriter Thomas Gab...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 58
On this episode we talk hay season and hay tools with Brad Stout and Mark Jansen of ACI Distributors and John Biggins and David O’Toole of McHale. We also talk with country artist Kolt Barber about his American Cowboy Challenge and partnership with Rockin’ K Rodeo and the International Professional Rodeo Association. The episode also features the music of Texas-based country music artist Cathy Jewell, who also owns KSSL-FM in Slaton, Texas. You can find her music at cathyjewell.hearnow.com....
Jun 05, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 57
In this episode we talk with Jeremy Puck, President and CEO of Manning, Iowa-based Puck Enterprises Inc., about the liquid handling equipment and hose manufacturer’s purchase of Dothan, Alabama-based U.S. Coupling. We hear from Tom Gallagher, CEO of Dairy Management Inc. and Tom Vilsack President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council about finding new opportunities for U.S. Dairy Products. We also hear from Chris Galen of the National Milk Producers Federation, about how the Coronavirus Food ...
May 29, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 56
This episode features details of the $19 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) for farmers, ranchers and consumers, with comments from President Donald Trump, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. The special Memorial Day episode also features a conversation with, and the music of, country music singer/songwriter Ryan Weaver, a 20-year U.S. Army veteran, the patriotic voice of Professional Bull Riders (PBR) and a member o...
May 22, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 55
In this episode, farmer/mental health advocate/blogger/“What the Farm” podcast co-host Lesley Kelly talks about mental health on the farm and a partnership she has with Corteva to provide resources to people in need of help; Steve Vistad, vice president of sales for Minnesota-based DakotaBio talks about how his company is using advancements in biotechnology and beneficial organisms to help farmers increase yields and improve soil health; and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides a spring plant...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 54
In this episode, Purdue University student Grace Hasler talks about winning the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers Virtual Collegiate Discussion Meet and Hartford, Wisconsin, high school student and FFA member Ally Loosen discusses the Corona Kicker virtual livestock show she created. Hear how the pork industry is trying to navigate COVID-19 situation, and Lyle Orwig talks about the Dodge Ram Agriculture AGPack program. The episode also features the music of The Singing...
May 08, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 53
On this episode, National FFA Organization’s Christine White discusses how COVID-19 has affected the organization. Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association talks about President Trump’s move to keep meat-packing plants open, Ambassador Robert Lighthizer gives an update on USMCA, Kenneth Unruh of Kenneth’s Sales & Service, Lewis, Kansas, talks spring equipment prep and Trevor McKeeman provides an update on HitchPin. The episode also features the music of Alex Schofield, live fr...
May 01, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Episode 51 features Precision Planting Agronomist Jason Webster sharing tips on avoiding spring planting pitfalls. Kip Eideberg of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers talks about how manufacturers are navigating COVID-19, U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue shares details of the feds’ $19 billion aid package for farmers, Michigan farmer Nathan Engelhard talks about his farming operation, Florence Becot of the National Farm Medicine Center discusses a lack of health insurance in rural America a...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 51
In Episode 50, David Ottavianelli talks about how John Deere has shifted from making planters to producing face shields for health care workers and Julie Anna Potts of the North American Meat Institute discusses how pandemic-tested meat producers are faring. The episode also features the music of Hall of Fame honky-tonk-Creole-swing fiddler Dennis Stroughmatt, who just released a new album, “Same Old Me: An Homage to Ray Price and the Cherokee Cowboys.”
Apr 17, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Episode 49 features a discussion on the state of rural health care in light of COVID-19. Hear from Allan Morgan, CEO, National Rural Health Association, and Beth O’Connor, Executive Director, Virginia Rural Health Association. The episode also features Glenn Pfeif, owner, G&M Implement Inc., Greeley, Colorado, talking about what business looks like during a pandemic. U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue and Undersecretary Brandon Lipps talk about what the USDA is doing to provide nutritious food t...
Apr 10, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 49
This episode features U.S. Wheat Associates Vice President of Communications Steve Mercer talking about international wheat prices and demand in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a conversation with Midwest Farm Report’s Pam Jahnke about milk dumping by Wisconsin dairies, and Jahnke’s conversation with Wisconsin Ag Secretary Randy Romanski. It also features American Farm Bureau Federation Congressional Relations Director Allison Crittenden talking about important updates to the H-2A vis...
Apr 03, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Episode 47 features American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, Arizona farmer John Boelts and South Carolina farmer Chalmers Carr discussing the need for temporary farm workers to be cleared to enter America from Mexico under the H-2A visa program despite a Coronavirus-related State Department halt of visa applications in Mexico. The episode also features ag economist David Widmar discussing COVID-19's short- and long-term impact on the ag economy, as well as the music of Bobby Tomb...
Mar 27, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 47
This episode features coverage of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic from an agricultural prospective, with interviews with American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, Chief Economist Dr. John Newton and Director of Congressional Relations R.J. Karney. It also features U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue and 3i Farm Show Director Eddie Estes. Also included is the music of Kalsey Kulyk, from Hank Snow's Rainbow Ranch in Madison, Tennessee, presented by the Ernest Tubb Record Shop, Nashvil...
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 46
