Science Must Back Meat Industry Decisions
Executive Director of Government Affairs, Kent Bacus explains why The National Cattlemen's Beef Association Took Part in The World Meat Congress.
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Episodes (13)
Intellectual Property Questions Surrounding Cell Cultured Meat
NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs, Kent Bacus attended the World Meat Congress.
Ep. 102: Part 2 of Case IH product showcase, World Meat Congress update, the music of Olivia Harms
On this episode, presented by Case IH Genuine Lubricants, we have the second part of our showcase of new Case IH farm equipment. This time we discuss planters, sprayers and Steiger tractors. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President Erin Borror provides a review of the World Meat Congress, in “Beltway Beef,” National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Hunter Ihrman introduces us to California rancher Kevin Kester, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz discusses the trouble with trouble codes. The episode also features the music of singer/songwriter Olivia Harms, who grew up on an Oregon cattle ranch.
Timestamps
Case IH Genuine Lubricants advertisement: 0:00
Intro and news: 0:29
Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:21
Tom Curley, Case IH (Steiger tractors): 6:40
Jason Czapka, Case IH (planters): 13:15
Mark Burns, Case IH (sprayers) 17:20
Erin Borror, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 20:45
Hunter Ihrman and Kevin Kester, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: 22:49
Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents,”: 28:18
Olivia Harms: 29:48
Ep. 93: Potatoes for Pirate Pearl, liver flukes in cattle, discussing regenerative ag, the music of Eric Diamond
On this episode, children’s author Jennifer Concepcion and Illustrator Chloe Burgett discuss their new book, Potatoes for Pirate Pearl, which is published by Feeding Minds Press, a project of the American Farm Bureau Foundation. We hear from Boehringer Ingleheim’s Dr. Jody Wade about liver flukes in cattle, and in our “Beltway Beef “segment, we receive a policy update from National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Policy Division Chair Tim Schwab of Indiana. In our “Meat Monitor” Segment, U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom recaps a solid month for U.S. pork and beef exports, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz provides a lesson on charging voltage. The episode also features the music of Clarksville Creative Sound recording artist Eric Diamond.
Timestamps
Intro/news: 0:00
Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:11
AGCO advertisement: 6:30
Jennifer Concepcion and Chloe Burgett: 7:19
Dr. Jody Wade, Boehringer Ingelheim: 24:54
Mike Howell, Nutrien: 27:23
Hunter Ihrman and Tim Schwab, NCBA: 38:05
Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 43:36
Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 47:06
Eric Diamond: 48:32
Ep. 90: NAFB Summer Agribusiness Dinner roundtable, BioFiltro harnesses the power of worms to serve as a natural waste digester, summer beef industry meetings, the music of Richard Lynch
On this episode, we take you to the National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s Summer Agribusiness Dinner at CHS Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, to talk farm bill, trade, safety net programs and other hot topics with NAFB President Joe Gill of KASM Radio in Albany, Minnesota, Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing, CHS Washington D.C. Representative Will Stafford, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish, and Bob Worth, President of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. We also talk with Steve Rowe, President and CEO of Davis, California-based BioFiltro, which is harnessing the power of worms to serve as a natural digester to filter water, build soil health and offset carbon footprint. Then we check in with Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell to learn about the diversity of crops grown in Canada in this week’s “The Dirt with Nutrien” segment. We recap the U.S. Meat Export Federation and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association summer meetings in San Diego, and Jesse Allen and Global Commodity Analytics’ Mike Zuzolo discuss this week’s Fed interest rate hike and its effect on the commodity markets in our Market Talk Report. In “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz discusses white sludge in vehicle and farm equipment oil delivery systems. The episode also features the music of Ohio singer/songwriter and farmer, Richard Lynch.
Timestamps
Intro/news: 0:00
Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:40
NAFB Summer Agribusiness Dinner: 6:59
Steve Rowe, Bio Filtro: 35:41
Mike Howell, Nutrien: 56:26
Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 1:04:00
Hunter Ihrman and Todd Wilkinson, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: 1:06:00
Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 1:12:00
Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 1:19:00
Richard Lynch: 1:20:00
Ep. 88: Arkansas Sen. John Boozman, farm data management from Bushel, strong numbers for U.S. beef and pork exports, the music of Dave Wilbert
On this episode, Senate Ag Committee member John Boozman (R-Arkansas) discusses the farm bill process and other policy matters important to American agriculture. In “The Dirt with Nutrien,” Senior Agronomist Mike Howell introduces us to farm data management tools from Bushel. In our Beltway Beef segment, Hunter Ihrman and past National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Don Schiefelbein discuss a recent U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee Hearing at Schiefelbein’s farm in Kimball, Minnesota. Also, U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom provides context on a strong month for U.S. pork and beef exports in May, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz discusses the need for continuing education on the farm. The episode also features the music of traditional country music singer/songwriter Dave Wilbert.
Timestamps
Intro and News: 0:00
Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:08
John Boozman, U.S. Senate (R-Arkansas): 6:27
Mike Howell, Nutrien: 21:36
Hunter Ihrman and Don Schiefelbein, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: 27:51
Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 34:58
Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 38:41
Dave Wilbert: 40:22
Ep. 87: Renewable Fuels Association VP Troy Bredenkamp, the importance of the Mississippi River to agriculture, U.S. pork’s rebound in Chile, the music of Dan Dennis
On this episode, Troy Bredenkamp, Senior Vice President of the Renewable Fuels Association, joins us to talk about the farm bill and other priorities for the organization, which promotes the U.S. ethanol industry. Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell discusses the importance of the Mississippi River to agriculture in this week’s installment of The Dirt with Nutrien. We check in with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Hunter Ihrman, as he takes us to Nebraska for a chat with rancher Barb Cooksley to discuss her perspective on issues the cattle industry faces. In our Meat Monitor segment, we learn about a rebound for U.S. pork in Chile, in our Market Talk segment, Jesse Allen and Mike Minor of Professional Ag Marketing discuss how the markets reacted this week to the USDA’s latest acreage report, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz tells us about some repurposed content you need to add to your list of required listening. The episode also features new music from country music singer/songwriter Dan Dennis.
Timestamps
Intro/news: 0:00
Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:22
Troy Bredenkamp, Renewable Fuels Association: 6:41
Mike Howell, Nutrien: 14:11
Hunter Ihrman, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: 24:01
Sebastian Gre, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 29:10
Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 31:14
Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 38:40
Dan Dennis: 40:22
Ep. 86: The state of ag lending with Farm Credit, navigating Prop. 12, mid-year beef industry update, the music of Daryn Wright
On this episode, we talk with Farm Credit’s Matt Erickson about the current state of ag lending and what prospective borrowers need to know before they apply for a loan. We also chat with Farm Credit’s and Skylar Sowder about how farm bill provisions could affect future ag lending. We also check in with Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell and Director of Agronomy Dr. Karl Wyant about navigating weather challenges during this critical stage in the growing season in this week’s installment of “The Dirt with Nutrien.” In our “Meat Monitor” segment, U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Erin Borror discusses navigating Proposition 12 requirements in California. In our “Beltway Beef” segment, Hunter Ihrman and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall bring us a mid-year look at issues having an impact on the beef industry, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz discusses the importance of keeping wiring harnesses in farm equipment and vehicles dust-free. The episode also features the music of Clarksville Creative Sound recording artist Daryn Wright.
Timestamps
Intro/news: 0:00
Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:07
Matt Erickson and Skylar Sowder, Farm Credit: 6:26
Mike Howell and Dr. Karl Wyant, Nutrien: 15:32
Erin Borror, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 26:03
Hunter Ihrman and Colin Woodall, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: 28:25
Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 34:25
Daryn Wright: 36:03
Ep. 85: Soy Innovation Challenge winner Satavie, The Grand Farm Initiative, the music of Alex Miller
On this episode, we talk with Lasse Jakobsen, president of Satavie, the winner of the 2022 Soy Innovation Challenge. In “The Dirt with Nutrien,” Senior Agronomist Mike Howell tells us about the Grand Farm Initiative. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, we learn about new opportunities for U.S. beef and pork in Indonesia, and in our “Beltway Beef” segment, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Hunter Ihrman and Nevada Ag Director Dr. J.J. Goicoechea, discuss a controversial Bureau of Labor Management rule concerning public lands. In “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz discusses proper care of rubber bushings. The episode also features the music of former American Idol contestant Alex Miller.
Timestamps
Intro/news: 0:00
Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:00
Lasse Jakobsen, Satavie: 6:19
Mike Howell, Nutrien: 19:44
Arrofi Satrio Alam, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 28:58
Hunter Ihrman, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: 31:25
Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents": 35:08
Alex Miller: 36:45
Ep. 83: Ag innovation with Square Roots and Gordon Food Service, talking wheat with U.S. Wheat Associates and National Association of Wheat Growers, the music of Whey Jennings
On this episode, we attend the ribbon cutting of a Square Roots indoor farming operation at the Gordon Food Service distribution facility in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. We also discuss the state of the wheat industry with U.S. Wheat Associates President Vince Peterson and National Association of Wheat Growers’ Jake Westlin and Mariah Wollweber. Jesse Allen and Global Commodity Analytics’ Mike Zuzolo discuss the current state of the wheat market in our Market Talk segment, and Nutrien Senior Agronomists Mike Howell and Dr. Alan Blaylock talk about the need for chloride in plants in this week’s installment of “The Dirt with Nutrien.” In our “Beltway Beef” segment, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association discusses the impact the Supreme Court’s recent Waters of the U.S. ruling will have on agriculture. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom talks about the impact continued labor problems at the West Coast ports is having on U.S. red meat exports, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz tells you what you need to know about detecting square waves. The episode also features the music of Whey Jennings, the grandson of country music legend Waylon Jennings and the writer and performer of our Tractors and Troubadours theme song.
Timestamps
Fastline Marketing Group advertisement: 0:00
Intro and news: 0:30
Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:46
Brett Michel (Gordon Food Service) and Simon Peggs (Square Roots): 7:05
Vince Peterson, U.S. Wheat Associates: 19:36
Jake Westlin, National Association of Wheat Growers: 25:39
Mariah Wollweber, National Association of Wheat Growers: 29:33
Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 31:56
Mike Howell, Nutrien: 38:15
Hunter Ihrman, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: 46:33
Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 57:50
Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 1:00:40
Whey Jennings: 1:02:11
Ep. 78: Ag Census details with NASS’ Hubert Hamer, talking policy with NCBA and NPPC, the music of Scott Southworth and Dallas Moore
On this episode, we learn about the data collection process for the 2022 Agriculture Census, which will wrap up later this spring. We also learn about how that data will be used. We talk with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Ethan Lane and National Pork Producers Council’s Andrew Bailey and Dr. Trachelle Carr about the farm bill, trade and other policy issues affecting the beef and pork industries. In our Meat Monitor segment, we learn about a strong month in March for U.S. pork and beef and in The Dirt with Nutrien, Senior Agronomist Mike Howell and Ron Olson, an agronomist with the Sulfur Institute, discuss the critical role of sulfur in plant development. In “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz discusses the need for brighter lights on farm vehicles. The episode also features the latest release from Scott Southworth and Dallas Moore, “Granny Used to Honky Tonk.”
Timestamps
Fastline Marketing Group advertisement: 0:00
Intro and news: 0:30
Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:41
Hubert Hamer, National Agricultural Statistics Service: 7:00
Ethan Lane, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: 15:47
Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers Council: 24:05
Dr. Trachelle Carr, National Pork Producers Council: 27:03
Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 31:01
Mike Howell, Nutrien: 34:13
Soil Test Pro advertisement: 39:46
Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 40:18
Scott Southworth and Dallas Moore: 41:47
Ep. 77: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg talks rural infrastructure projects, agricultural trailer manufacturers, Beltway Beef, the dirt with Nutrien, the music of Clayton Hackle
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
Ep. 56: Sowing good deeds with Massey Ferguson and the Reno Rodeo, NCBA policy priorities, controlling weeds with Syngenta, U.S. red meat opportunities in Africa, the music of John Berry
On this episode, Massey Ferguson’s Matt LeCroy talks to us from the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas to discuss the Reno Rodeo Association, the winner of the 2022 Sowing Good Deeds Award. We talk with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Ethan Lane about the organization’s legislative priorities for 2023 and plans for its upcoming convention in New Orleans, and we talk with Syngenta’s Dean Grossnickle about formulating a weed-control plan ahead of the 2023 growing season. In our Market Talk segment, Jesse Allen and Global Commodity Analytics’ Mike Zuzolo discuss the state of the commodity markets ahead of the December WASDE report. We introduce a new feature, Farmgate with award-winning veteran farm broadcaster Stu Ellis, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz discusses the merits of deep-cycle batteries. The episode also features an interview with country music singer/songwriter John Berry, live on the road with his 26th Christmas tour. We close out the show with a live version of his popular rendition of “O Holy Night.”
Timestamps
Soil Test Pro advertisement: 0:00
Intro and news: 0:30
Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:56
Matt LeCroy, Massey Ferguson: 7:15
Ethan Lane, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: 17:54
Dean Grossnickle, Syngenta: 26:32
Matt Copeland, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 29:22
Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 31:40
Stu Ellis, Farmgate: 38:37
Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 43:33
John Berry: 45:06