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On this episode, American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Veronica Nigh provides some context on the USDA’s recent acreage report, and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative CEO Tim Trotter talks about the organization’s priorities for reforming the federal milk pricing system. Indigo Ag’s Heather Gieske discusses the company’s first issuance of carbon credits, and U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Liz Wunderlich explains the strength of U.S. lamb sales in the Caribbean in this week’s “Meat Monitor” segment. On the Market Talk segment, Jesse Allen and StoneX’s Arlan Suderman preview the July WASDE report, and in this week’s installment of “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz discusses the science behind fuel pullover. The episode also features former U.S. Army medic-turned singer/songwriter, Malachias.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:54

Veronica Nigh, American Farm Bureau Federation: 6:14

Tim Trotter, Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: 8:04

Heather Gieske, Indigo Ag: 12:12

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 15:53

Liz Wunderlich, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 16:26

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 18:47

Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 24:14

Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 25:55

Malachias: 26:26

On this episode, Daniel Whitley of the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service talks about taking U.S. agriculture to the world, Rabo AgriFinance’s Roland Formasi discusses strategies for containing costs on the farm and UPL’s Lynn Justesen says now is the time to formulate a plan for controlling pests, disease and weeds in the field in the upcoming growing season. Ray Bohacz breaks down the difference between plastic and elastic bolts and springs in “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features rising country music star Paige King Johnson.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 7:17

Daniel Whitley, Foreign Agricultural Service: 7:36

Roland Formasi, Rabo AgriFinance: 13:18

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 16:38

Lynn Justesen, UPL: 17:11

Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 29:11

Gateway Seed Co.: 30:51

Paige King Johnson: 31:21

On this episode, President Biden’s Port Envoy John Porcari discusses what the Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force is doing to address the critical supply chain challenges that affect agriculture. BigIron Auctions President and Co-Founder Mark Stock talks about the red-hot farm equipment and real estate markets. Corteva Agriscience’s Scott Flynn discusses range and pasture management strategies. We hear about the growth of outdoors enthusiast social media community and gear platform GoWild’s growth from its cofounder Brad Luttrell. Jesse Allen is talking crude oil prices in this week’s Market Talk report and Ray Bohacz discusses vapor barriers in “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features Blake Shelton’s “The Voice” Season 17 protégé, EllieMae.

Timestamps

Intro and news: 0:00

Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:30

John Porcari, Biden Administration Port Envoy: 5:48

Concept AgriTek advertisement: 15:22

Mark Stock, BigIron Auctions: 15:56

Scott Flynn, Corteva Agriscience: 20:00

Brad Luttrell, GoWild: 25:14

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 59:46

Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 1:04:30

Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 1:05:59

EllieMae: 1:06:29

On this episode, Jennifer Fawkes, marketing manager for the International Agri-Center and the World Ag Expo, provides an update on the 2021 virtual World Ag Expo. Jesse Allen recaps the week in the markets in his Market Talk update and Ray Bohacz talks tires in “Bushels and Cents.” The Episode also features the music of singer/songwriter John PayCheck.

Time stamps

Jennifer Fawkes, World Ag Expo: 1:12

World Ag Expo advertisement: 8:09

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 8:38

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 14:44

Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 15:14

John PayCheck: 16:33 

On this episode, we hear about a rebound in the pork market after a tumultuous 2020. We also hear why now might be a good time to consider planting sunflowers. Potato growers raise concerns about Mexico’s USMCA obligations, EPA head says no imminent changes coming to waterway rules and the USDA’s National Agricultural Classification survey is coming. Daryl Theis from CLAAS talks about the fuel efficiency of the manufacturer’s equipment and a sweepstakes that aims to put money back into the pocket of one lucky producer. Jesse Allen discusses a bullish week in the grain markets and Ray Bohacz talks battery acid in this week’s “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of traditional country music singer/songwriter Dave Wilbert, as well as a tribute to traditional country star Dawn Anita.

Time stamps

Dawn Anita dedication: 1:28

Pork outlook with Dr. Scott Brown, University of Missouri: 2:48

USMCA troubles with Mark Szymanski, National Potato Council: 4:48

Sunflower market potential with Karl Esping, National Sunflower Association: 5:57

Waterway rules and USDA survey: 8:30

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 10:16

Daryl Theis, CLAAS: 10:47

World Ag Expo advertisement: 16:16

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 16:45

Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 22:59

Dave Wilbert: 24:19

Dawn Anita tribute/outro: 1:13:43

On this episode, John Deere representatives Ryan Jardon, Kevin Juhl and Joel Basinger discuss a new integrated tractor and planter solution, new Hagie sprayers and John Deere See and Spray Select technology. We talk weed control and a new palmer amaranth study. Also, the USDA has retooled some of its COVID-19 aid programs. Jesse Allen discusses cash basis in this week’s Market Talk update and Ray Bohacz talks slow-starting engines in “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of rising country music star Emily Miller.

Time stamps

Ryan Jardon and Kevin Juhl, John Deere: 1:17

Joel Basinger, John Deere: 13:30

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 28:33

Weed control with Dean Grossnickle (Syngenta) and Dr. Bill Johnson (Purdue University): 29:03

Palmer amaranth study with Anthony Brusa, University of Minnesota: 32:08

USDA news: 35:34

World Ag Expo advertisement: 37:37

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 38:05

Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 43:10

Emily Miller: 44:37

On this episode, Texas farmer Scott Frazier testifies before the House Judiciary Committee on problems facing farmers and ranchers along the border; the United Soybean board reveals results of a consumer confidence survey and the World Dairy Expo will stay in Madison, Wisconsin. The episode also features a panel discussion on mental health on the farm, as well as the music of rising country star Victoria Rose.

Time stamps

Scott Frazier: 1:23

Mace Thornton, United Soybean Board: 3:08

Katie Schmitt, World Dairy Expo: 5:11

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 7:00

Mental health on the farm with Pam Jahnke, Jeff Ditzenberger and John Shutske: 7:30

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 43:20

Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 49:32

Victoria Rose: 50:54

On this episode, we discuss fertilizer price trends with David Widmar of Agricultural Economic Insights. We also discuss what to do when your neighbor’s negligence leads to damage on your property with Washburn University Law Professor Roger McEowen. Jesse Allen breaks down a wild week in the markets following key USDA reports and Ray Bohacz presents “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of Adam Warner.

On this episode, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talks coronavirus aid, carbon sequestration, trade and other important ag issues during a virtual meeting with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters. Jesse Allen talks the potential for a soybean shortage in this week’s Market Talk report and Ray Bohacz talks compaction in this week’s “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of Dennis Ledbetter.

Time stamps

Tom Vilsack, USDA: 1:18

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 12:19

Tom Vilsack Part 2: 12:49

World Ag Expo ad: 31:58

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 32:27

Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 39:37

Dennis Ledbetter: 40:59

On this episode, pork producer delegates convene for the National Pork Industry Forum, watching dairy production for signs of trouble and weed control with North Dakota State’s Dr. Joe Ikley. Learn about new lubricants from Case IH and hear about ag innovation from UPL’s Craig Brekkas and in-furrow protection from Lynn Justesen. Jesse Allen has a Market Talk Update and Ray Bohacz has another installment of “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of traditional country music star Dawn Anita, the aunt of the late country music superstar, Joe Diffie.

Time stamps

Bryan Humphreys, National Pork Board: 1:28

Bryan Doherty, Total Farm Marketing (dairy outlook): 3:36

Dr. Joe Ikley, North Dakota State University: 5:57

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 9:11

Joe Vonk, Case IH: 9:41

World Ag Expo advertisement: 15:11

Craig Brekkas, UPL: 15:40

Lynn Justesen, UPL: 28:25

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 36:00

Ray Bohacz, Bushels and Cents: 42:18

Dawn Anita: 43:38

On this episode, Tom Vilsack is sworn in to reprise his role as U.S. ag secretary, Sen. Chuck Grassley says much work remains for ethanol after EPA sides with 10th Circuit and former USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Gregg Doud talks about the future of U.S. ag exports. CME Group’s Erik Norland and Blu Putnam discuss the biggest market influencers of 2021 and Troy Hadrick of the Certified Agriculture Dealerships provides an update on the Ag Pack program. Jesse Allen has a Market Talk update and Ray Bohacz has another installment of “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of Kirstie Kraus.

Time stamps

Tom Vilsack news: 1:28

Sen. Chuck Grassley: 245

Gregg Doud: 4:32

Erik Norland and Blu Putnam, CME: 6:26

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 9:43

Troy Hadrick, Certified Agriculture Dealership Program: 10:13

World Ag Expo advertisement: 17:37

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 18:05

Ray Bohacz, Bushels and Cents: 24:56

Kirstie Kraus, 26:20

On this episode, Chris Borgman with John Deere talks about the manufacturer’s new hay equipment; Terry Burkart with All States Ag Parts has planter preparation tips and U.S. Ag Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack talks about his key priorities for the USDA. Jesse Allen has a Market Talk update and Ray Bohacz presents “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of Fort Worth traditional country and Western swing star Steve Markwardt.

Time stamps

Chris Borgman, John Deere: 1:28

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 4:54

Terry Burkart, All States Ag Parts: 5:25

Tom Vilsack, USDA: 12:30

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 17:15

Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 23:05

Steve Markwardt: 24:29

On This episode, the nomination hearing for U.S. Ag Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack begins. Also, we preview the virtual World Ag Expo with Jennifer Fawkes. We talk soil health with Doug Sibbitt and Cristie Preston of Nutrien Ag Solutions. Jesse Allen has a Market Talk update and Ray Bohacz presents another installment of “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of rising Nashville star Kevin Jaggers.

Time stamps

Tom Vilsack, USDA nominee: 1:17

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 3:28

Jennifer Fawkes, World Ag Expo: 3:58

Doug Sibbitt, Nutrien Ag Solutions: 17:47

Cristie Preston, Nutrien Ag Solutions: 21:53

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 26:38

Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 32:16

Kevin Jaggers: 33:49

On this episode, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall addresses Farm Bureau members at the group’s virtual annual convention; Farm Bureau names Harvust the winner of the Ag Innovation Challenge; Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow prepares to reprise her role as chair of the Senate Ag Committee; Corteva’s Jeff Clark shares pasture management tips; Jesse Allen presents the weekly Market Talk update and Ray Bohacz has another installment of “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of Noah Garner.

On this episode, outgoing U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue reflects on his time at the helm of the agency. We introduce a weekly Market Talk recap with veteran farm broadcaster Jesse Allen and Ray Bohacz presents another installment of “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of Americana singer/songwriter Sean Harrison.  

Time stamps

Sonny Perdue, USDA: 1:17

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 25:39

Market Talk with Jesse Allen: 26:09

Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 31:52

Sean Harrison: 33:27

On this Second Anniversary episode, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall talks about the organization’s focus for 2021 and the upcoming national convention. David Widmar of Agricultural Economic Insights discusses his outlook for the ag economy in the new year and Farmers Edge CEO Wade Barnes makes his predictions for the agriculture industry in 2021. Ray Bohacz presents another installment of Bushels and Cents, and the episode features the music of singer/songwriter Whey Jennings, the grandson of country music icon, Waylon Jennings.

Time stamps

Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation: 1:28

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 23:15

David Widmar, Agricultural Economic Insights: 23:45

Wade Barnes, Farmers Edge:  41:49

Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 52:21

Whey Jennings: 53:54

On this episode, hear from Kentucky Venues President and National Farm Machinery Show President David Beck about the show’s new 2021 dates; National Corn Growers Association First Vice President Chris Edgington talks about some of the organization’s key priorities for 2021 and Ray Bohacz presents another installment of “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of Annemarie Picerno.

Time stamps

David Beck, Kentucky Venues/National Farm Machinery Show: 1:10

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 19:05

Chris Edgington, National Corn Growers Association: 19:35

Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 28:37

Annemarie Picerno: 30:08

On this episode, Iowa farmer and Farm Shop Mfg. founder Tony Wendler talks about the closing wheels and grain bin monitors he has developed, Julia Engler with Heliae Agriculture tells us how a soil microbiome program started by Arizona State University has become a commercial success, Terry Burkart with All States Ag Parts talks sales tax and Ray Bohacz presents another installment of “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of country music legend Margie Singleton.

On this episode, Dan Erdmann, project manager with Farm Rescue and North Dakota farmer Larry Leier discuss the mission of the nonprofit organization and we preview the Dec. 9 benefit concert, presented by John Deere, featuring Dustin Lynch, Maddie and Tae, Mickey Guyton, Tyler Farr and Travis Denning. Scott Heiberger with the National Farm Medicine Center talks about keeping kids safe on the farm during a period of virtual learning and Ray Bohacz presents another installment of “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of Rye Davis.

Time stamps

Dan Erdmann and Larry Leier, Farm Rescue: 1:21

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 25:16

Scott Heiberger, National Farm Medicine Center: 25:46

Ray Bohacz, Bushels and Cents: 36:44

Rye Davis: 37:54

On this episode, Jay Truitt with Policy Solutions and Michael Torrey, a consultant with Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, discuss how the recent election outcomes might affect agriculture. Terry Burkart with All States Ag Parts shares combine cleanup tips and Albert Maurin with Lindsay Corporation talks about the latest developments in irrigation. Ray Bohacz presents “Bushels and Cents,” singer/songwriter and ag consultant Kolt Barber drops by to talk about his latest projects and we feature the music of American Blonde.

Time Stamps

Jay Truitt, Michael Torrey, Ken Root: 1:15

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 20:37

Terry Burkart, All States Ag Parts: 21:07

Albert Maurin, Lindsay Corp.: 27:50

Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 33:20

Kolt Barber: 34:34

American Blonde: 1:00:00