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For episode 47, we were happy to have another guest from the Northwest region. Ed Driskill lives in Moscow, Idaho and has worked for over five years with a company that develops and sells post-patent crop protection products--Albaugh, LLC. His experience in the ag industry spans further than those five years, however, so we discussed a number of topics, including philosophy of sales and service, the role of the laboratory and technology in ag, and much more. 

This episode we touch up Successful Farming's "Big 3 Things for January 10, 2020, the decline in dairy farms in Wisconsin, and a coffee academy directed toward prison inmates. 

Decline in Dairy

Coffee Academy

Welcome to 2020! Here's the first episode of the year in which Tyler (aka, Tomas) and Matthew talk about a recent reversal in the way one company publicly portrays agriculture. 

The link referenced: 

Chipotle

Merry Christmas to all! Tomas (aka, Tyler Wilson) and Matthew Bane discuss some Christmas topics in a special car/Monday/Christmas edition of Friday on the Fly. Enjoy! 

As the title shows, this one is quite the mixture. From the USMCA agreement between the US, Canada, and Mexico, to the Farm Bureau and health care, to Chinese Gangs turning a profit on disease, we hit a diverse group of topics this go round. 

Health Care Article

USMCA Article

Chinese Gangs Article

We're going solo folks! Matthew talks about an array of ag related current events and some history as well. 

Quick Hits Article

Ford Article

Farmers Edge Article

Christmas Tree Article

Mac Pro Article

Champagne and steel tariffs and a potential french fry shortage. 

In this episode, Phil and Jason Bane discuss what an end of the year looks like at Bane-Welker Equipment. From there they discuss topics like the busyness of Ag today, culture building, and current career opportunities. 

We talk about the recent showing of the Tesla Cybertruck and discuss some of the Black Friday deals and events of Thanksgiving weekend. 

Here is a short, special edition revolving around Thanksgiving. Enjoy! 

For this episode we brought on five guys who worked together in the early and mid 90's, when Bane Equipment Sales was just a two store operation: Phil Bane, Jason Bane, Brian Verhey, Mark Fruits, and Matt Austin. These guys share some great stories and hilarious pranks from back in the day. Enjoy! 

Welcome to episode 26! This go round, Tyler and Matthew talk about the ag tech company, Raven investing in the future of autonomous ag equipment; a book about reviving small towns in rural America; and a recent case of assault in the NFL. 

Raven Article

Small Town Article

This episode we have an employee and location highlight with Jan Layer of the Bane-Welker Winimac location. Jan has been in the industry for 31 years and has served in the parts department as a manager for a number of those years. Listen in and learn about Jan, Winimac, and what it's like in the world of parts management!

On this episode we talked with a friend and neighbor of the Bane family, Jim Keith. Jim has made his living as a farrier, shoeing and trimming horses, for the last 47 years. He shares with Matthew and Phil some of what he has learned along the way, especially concerning the relationship between the blacksmith/farrier and agriculture. 

In this episode Tyler and Matthew discuss harvest, the work ethic produced by the ag industry, and briefly talk about the monumental change of hands of one of the racing worlds most famous arenas. 

Work Ethic Article

In Episode 21, hosts Sheila Lewis and Vanessa Mitchell talks with IH board chair Doug Cochrane about his career and role with Interior Health.

In this episode, Phil and Jason Bane discuss their own careers as mechanics and how the farm machinery mechanic has evolved into a class more often titled "technician." 

On Episode 26 of Fastline Fast Track, Bill Weber and Leo Bose of Case IH talk about things producers should consider when planning for 2020. We also talk with representatives from the University of Georgia, the University of Florida, Clemson University, Auburn University and Fort Valley State University about their programs and things prospective students should consider when choosing an ag education. We also present an interview with, and the music of, Erin Enderlin, live from the Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville, Tennessee.

In this episode, Tyler Wilson and Matthew Bane are on location at CNH Industrial's Parts and Service Depot in Lebanon, Indiana. Join them as they have three separate interviews with representatives from Bane-Welker Equipment, the Denair, California FFA Chapter, and the the CNHi Depot. 

Below are the time markers for each interview:

Caleb and Scott from Bane-Welker Equipment - 0:00

Brielle Prock and Bria Lameira of the Denair FFA Chapter - 11:14

Rusty and Peter of CNHi - 23:37

On this episode Tyler Wilson and Matthew Bane had the pleasure of discussing all things FFA with two current Indiana FFA State Officers. Morgan Hines and Ian Stevens helped explain what all goes on in the organization, how people can get involved, and what takes place at the annual FFA National Convention.