Ep. 66: Tractor talk at the National Farm Machinery Show, The Hot Rod Farmer, Kentucky Electric Cooperatives, the music of Jasmine McDonald

On this episode, we hear from Indigo Agriculture CEO Dean Banks and Jason Little, Vice President of Ecosystem Strategy, about the company’s soil health, carbon and biologicals programs and their mission to help growers increase yield, improve return on investment and become more environmentally sustainable. We also chat with Farmers Business Network co-founder Charles Baron about the successes of the farmer-to-farmer network and e-commerce platform. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair Randy Spronk used his time at Commodity Classic to thank grower groups for their support of USMEF, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz discusses wireless tire pressure sensors. The episode also features the latest song from country music singer/songwriter, Charlene Keyes, “Thank God and a Farmer.”

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Preview of Austin Fischer, Firestone Ag: 5:15

Dean Banks, Indigo Ag: 5:42

Jason Little, Indigo Ag: 13:22

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 17:33

Charles Baron, Farmers Business Network: 17:52

Randy Spronk, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 24:34

Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 26:53

Charlene Keyes: 28:28

On this episode, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ Curt Blades joins us to give us an overview of the 2024 Commodity Classic. He also shares insights into current farm machinery sales trends. We also talk with Pioneer Seeds’ Don Kyle about the brand’s new Z Series soybeans. Then we check in with Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell for another installment of the best of “The Dirt With Nutrien. This week Mike is discussing canola production. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, we learn about the U.S. Meat Export Federatin’s involvement in a USDA trade mission to Angola, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz offers tips for sealing leaks around sheet metal. The episode also features the music of Clarksville Creative Sound recording artist Mackynsie McKedy.

Timestamps

Intro/news: 0:00

Curt Blades, AEM: 5:53

Don Kyle, Pioneer Seeds: 12:25

Mike Howell, Nutrien: 16:20

Matt Copeland, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 21:58

Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 24:02

Mackynsie McKedy: 25:36

On this episode, AGI’s Erin Squires discusses grain bin safety, and how the company’s BinManager is keeping farmers safe and out of the grain bin. Also, marketing members from John Deere dealer Wright Implement pull back the curtain on their planning and execution of the John Deere exhibit at the National Farm Machinery Show, and discuss in-demand Deere products. Then, we sit down with 2024 National Association of Farm Broadcasting President Carah Hart, to learn more about the organization’s mission and talk about the priorities for her tenure. We also check in with Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell for the best of “The Dirt with Nutrien.” This week, Mike and Brian Kuhl of the Progressive Agriculture Foundation discuss keeping kids safe on the farm. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, we learn about the U.S. Meat Export Federation’s participation in key retail trade shows in Japan, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz helps you troubleshoot radiator troubles in your farm vehicle. The episode also features the latest release, “Eyes In The Back Of My Heart,” from Clarksville Creative Sound recording artist Carrie Romero.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:09

Erin Squires, AGI: 5:28

Wright Implement/John Deere: 9:34

Carah Hart, National Association of Farm Broadcasting: 18:12

Mike Howell, Nutrien: 25:30

Tom Kasatani, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 30:46

Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 33:05

Carrie Romero: 34:38

On this episode, we head to the 2024 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky. You’ll hear from Mahindra USA CEO Viren Popli and AgRevolution President and CEO Stacy Anthony will provide and update on the continued growth of the AGCO-owned dealer network. We preview next week’s conversation with 2024 National Association of Farm Broadcasting President Carah Hart, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz discusses engine coolant depletion. The episode also features the music of Clarksville Creative Sound recording artist Lonnie Bartmess.

Timestamps

Intro/news: 0:00

Viren Popli, Mahindra USA: 6:05

Stacy Anthony, AgRevolution: 15:16

Carah Hart, National Association of Farm Broadcasting: 20:49

Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 22:42

Lonnie Bartmess: 24:19

On this episode, Tom Wood, President and CEO of agrochemical and biological company Belchim Crop Protection USA, discusses considerations farmers should make when preparing for the 2024 growing season. Also, we hear from Mike Kool, Senior Product Manager for Connected Fleets at John Deere, about a new partnership with SpaceX, bringing StarLink satellite internet service to John Deere equipment in the United States and Brazil. And what do you do with all of that data your machine gleans after you have that connectivity? Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell and Mississippi State University’s Dr. Darrin Dodds discuss the importance of statistics in agriculture in the best of “The Dirt with Nutrien.” In our “Meat Monitor” segment, we learn about U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair Randy Spronk’s time at the recent NCBA Cattle Con in Orlando, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz provides the know-how farmers need to troubleshoot engine misfires. The episode also features the music of legendary producer/singer/songwriter, Curt Ryle.

Timestamps

Intro/news: 0:00

Tom Wood, Belchim Crop Protection USA: 6:19

Mike Kool, John Deere: 11:13

Mike Howell, Nutrien: 13:51

Randy Spronk, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 20:37

Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 22:42

Curt Ryle: 24:04

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?”

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: 6:07

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.

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: 5:49

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