Tractors And Troubadours

On this episode, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was the topic of a special gathering of ag and federal regulatory officials in North Carolina. We'll detail their concerns. Also, cattlemen are keeping a close eye on Washington, D.C. as Congress returns to town and as the November elections approach. We'll hear form a representative of the Idaho Cattle Association, then we'll get some perspective...

On this episode, the Farm Progress Show was held this week in Boone, Iowa, and we hear from show manager Don Tourte about what this year's show offered. Also, the U.S.'s ag trade deficit continues to grow and we'll delve into the "why." And, the USDA's Climate Smart Commodities Program continues to grow, and this week U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was in Wisconsin this week to tout some o...

On this episode we hear a   recap of corn and soybean conditions from participants of the ProFarmer Midwest Crop tour. Also, with harvest approaching, is bin storage on the farm in your best interest? And, a cause for optimism for dairy farmers, and a U.S. Representative's take on farm bill proceedings. We'll also hear about some great mental health work being done in the agricultural industry by...

On this episode, we talk farm transition planning with Tim Cobb, the owner and president of Farmland Company. Then, Harvest Safety Week is coming up and we'll tell you how you can sharpen your awareness with some special resources. Also, some key USDA grain projections are out and we get some important context from University of Illinois economist Joe Janzen. And, the American Bankers Association...

On this episode, National FFA Organization hits the 1 million-member mark, Helena offers up biological option for getting crops across the finish line, a closer look at rising farmland values, and farmers are on the lookout for red crown rot in their soybean crop. Also, the Plant Based Product Council believes new ag bioscience legislation could prove to be a boon to the agriculture industry, the...

In this episode, Iowa State University Extension's Chad Hart discusses the impact 2023 corn stocks could have on the overall corn market. Merck Animal Health's Dr. John Hutcheson shares strategies for bringing in more money at the cattle sale barns. American Farm Bureau Federation's Bernt Nelson discusses the impact Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to have on the agriculture industry. N...

On this episode, Biome Makers agronomist Jacob Parnell gives farmers some food for thought if they are considering the use of biologicals on their farms. University of Missouri's Ben Brown provides insights on the current U.S. corn balance sheet. American Farm Bureau Federation's Joe Gilson says 529 farm advocacy groups join together to urge Congress to pass a farm bill. Then, Hylio's Arthur Erick...

On this episode, former Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson says the yet-to-be-passed Farm Bill encompasses more than just production agriculture. Iowa State University Extension's Catherine DeLong discusses edge-of-field conservation practice, and Greg McBride, a commodity broker with Allendale tells you if now is the right time to market grain. Also, U.S. Wheat Associates President Vince Peterson recaps th...

On this episode, University of Illinois agronomist Nick Seiter returns to go deeper on the issue of corn rootworm. Also, Agrigold agronomist Nick Frederking provides some tips for scouting for tar spot in corn plants. Also this week, we discuss the latest farm bill developments, new Federal Milk Marketing Orders, and a May decline in U.S. milk production. Also, the plan for reintroducing grizzly b...

On this episode, WILL Radio's Todd Gleason discusses the importance of the Declaration of Independence. Then, Ziegler Ag Equipment's Mark Duffing provides some helpful pre-spray tips to keep your sprayer in tip-top shape, and Bayer Crop Science Technical Agronomist Andrew Penney shares some corn rootworm scouting insights. In our "Beltway Beef" segment, National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Hunt...

On this episode, Pivot Bio Senior Agronomic Scientist Dr. Clayton Nevins discusses what farmers need to know about applying nitrogen after a wet start to the growing season. Dr. Brent Pepin, Director of Swine Health at the National Pork Board, discusses efforts to improve traceability in the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak in the U.S. Also, farm broadcaster Max Armstrong provides insigh...

On this week's episode, we talk with Pioneer Field Agronomist Matt Montgomery about the Edge Effect on corn fields and other yield robbers. Also, we've heard a lot about the dwindling honey bee population over the past few years, but, is it really dwindling? We'll hear from a Washington state bee expert. Then, time is ticking to put a new farm bill in place. We'll hear some thoughts from Kansas Se...

On this episode, we sit down with attorney and Washburn University law professor Roger McEowen what needs to be done to address the shortage of tax attorneys and CPAs in rural America. Also, Mexico has elected a new president. Does that mean a new day for ag trade relations between the United States and Mexico. In our "Meat Monitor" segment, we learn about another banner month for U.S. red meat ex...

On this episode, Indigo Ag this week announced important changes to a carbon program that has already paid out $12 million through its first three carbon harvest seasons. Also, Is now a good time to market that stored grain? A University of Missouri expert shares his thoughts. And, the USDA is working with the University of Saskatchewan on a project to eradicate wild "Super Pigs" roaming the Canad...

On this episode, we discuss mental health on the farm and hear about the latest developments with the Farmer Angel Network from co-founder and Wisconsin dairy farmer, Randy Roecker. Also, as we head into June, we learn about the need to scout the fields for crop-damaging insects. In our "Meat Monitor" segment, U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair Randy Spronk recaps the USMEF Spring Conference, which...

On this episode, we revisit a prior conversation with J.T. Cooper, who was with the 10 th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army in Mogadishu, Somalia, in 1993, and found himself in the middle of the harrowing military operation that became the inspiration for the movie "Blackhawk Down." We also provide information on valuable resources for anyone considering suicide. The episode also features a discu...

On this episode, presented by Fastline Marketing Group, Fastline President Dean Barke discusses upcoming Fastline Auctions farm equipment sales and talks about the company's holistic farm equipment marketing approach. Also, GSI's Dave Ellis provides some tips for protecting stored grain as temperatures rise inside grain bins, and University of Illinois Extension Agronomist Giovani Preza-Fontes adv...

On this episode, U.S. Trade Representative Chief Negotiator Doug McKalip provides an update on efforts to secure new opportunities for U.S. agricultural exports. Also, Matt Turner of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center and Wade Greening of the FBI warn of looming agriterrorism threats and provide information on how to keep farming operations secure. In our "Meat Monitor" segment,...

On this episode, we hear from Dr. Darcy Telenko, Associate Professor of Plant Pathology at Purdue University, on Corn Stunt Disease and Joe Janzen, an agricultural economist with the University of Illinois, discusses the difference between USDA and Conab soybean estimates for Brazil production. Then, we present the third part of our discussion on cyber threats in agriculture with FBI Supervisory I...

On this episode, Wade Greening, a Supervisory Intelligence Analyst with the FBI will share more insights on cyber threats in agriculture and how you can protect your farming operation. Also, we'll discuss how a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak is affecting U.S. cattle herds, and how you can guard against it. Then, we'll talk early season crop nutrition with Brandt Technical Agronomist Er...

On this episode, experts from the FBI and the National Counterterrorism Center discuss cybersecurity threats to the agriculture industry. We check in with National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Hunter Ihrman to learn about this week's NCBA Legislative Conference on Capitol Hill in "Beltway Beef," and in our "Meat Monitor" segment, we learn about the U.S. Meat Export Federation's efforts to educat...

On this episode, we talk with Kubota's Jacob Mendoza about the company's latest side-by-side utility vehicle offerings. In "Beltway Beef," Hunter Ihrman provides some insights into the U.S.-E.U. collaboration platform on agriculture. In our "Meat Monitor" segment, we learn about another strong month in February for U.S. red meat exports, and in "Bushels and Cents," as planters begin to roll in man...

On this episode, we visit with Case IH's Casey Mack about the company's telematics offerings, and with Leo Bose about the company's show-stopping AF11 combine. Then, National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Hunter Ihrman discusses disaster relief programs in "Beltway Beef." In our "Meat Monitor" segment, we learn about the impact U.S. red meat exports had on the U.S. corn and soybean industries in...

On this episode, we talk with Precision Planting's Luke Stuber and Caleb Schleder about the company's latest in planting and spraying technology. Then we check in with National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Hunter Ihrman, who discusses wildlife, predators and more in the "Beltway Beef" segment. In our "Meat Monitor" segment, U.S. Meat Export Federation's Jihae Yang provides an update on this week...

On this episode, we learn from John Deere about a new air cart, redesigned combines and tractors and See and Spray technology on Hagie Sprayers. In our "Meat Monitor" segment, we hear about a U.S. trade mission to Angola, and in "Bushels and Cents," Ray Bohacz offers tips for implementing biofuels on your farm. The episode also features the music of country music singer/songwriter Lonnie Spiker. T...