Tractors And Troubadours

On this episode, we remember country music icon Loretta Lynn. We revisit a 2019 interview with her granddaughter, Tayla, in which she talks about how her grandmother had an impact on her, as well as her musical legacy. We also talk with Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum Executive Director Jessica Blankenship, Hall of Fame disc jockey Billy Bowles and country music artist Brei Carter. We discu...

On this episode, John Deere's Chase Milem discusses new self-propelled forage harvesters, Martin-Till's Steve Martin discusses the company's new concave systems and Nutrien Agronomist Dr. Karl Wyant discusses the company's new eKonomics farming information and research tool, as well as special crop art in Boone, Iowa, and Ray Bohacz discusses octane creep in this week's installment of "Bushels and...

On this episode, we talk with Pattern Ag's Mike Tweedy about the company's recently closed $35 million round of funding and its innovative technology that uses DNA samples to diagnose soil health. Stubborn.farm founder Andy "Caygeon" Junkin talks about his mission to help farm families navigate squabbles and operational struggles, and we sit down for a conversation with Owensboro, Kentucky, farmer...

On this episode, Laura Siegel, Health Communications Officer with AgriSafe Network discusses free online seminars held daily during National Farm Safety and Health Week, Sept. 19-23. We also pick up the third part of our coverage of Farm Progress Show 2022. We talk about an approaching milestone and innovation strategies for the venerable Gleaner combine brand with Aaron Beyer. Big Iron Auctions C...

On this episode, we feature Part 2 of our coverage of Farm Progress Show 2022 from Boone, Iowa. We learn about farm equipment manufacturer Fendt's integrated product lineup, which takes farmers from pre-planting to harvest. We also learn about RYSE Aero Technologies' new flying ATV, a manned, dronelike ultralight that might just be the farm and ranch workhorse you didn't realize you needed. On thi...

On this episode, presented by Massey Ferguson and Hesston, AGCO Chairman, President and CEO Eric Hansotia discusses the state of the business, anniversaries for Massey Ferguson and Hesston and the continued strength of Fendt. Massey Ferguson product specialists Adam Sills and Matt LeCroy discuss products featured at the 2022 Farm Progress Show and Massey Harris enthusiast Gary Emsweller talks abou...

On this episode, Farm Progress Show Manager Matt Jungmann stops by to preview the show, which will be held Aug. 30-Sept. 1 in Boone, Iowa. AGCO Farm Show Manager Aaron Belanger talks about showcasing Massey Ferguson, Hesston and Fendt at the Farm Progress Show, and David Widmar discusses the newest podcast series from Agricultural Economic Insights, Ag Interrupted. In this week's "Meat Monitor" se...

On this episode, AgriGold agronomist Ron Roling talks about the company's use of drones in trials to learn how fungicides and micronutrients best pair with hybrids. Precision Planting's Doug Wright talks about Radicle Agronomics, which is focused on automating the soil sampling process. AGCO's Matt LeCroy discusses Season 2 of the Massey Ferguson "Hay Talk" podcast, we learn about a milestone for...

On this episode, presented by Massey Ferguson and Hesston, Julie Davis, Senior Director of Workforce Development for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers discusses the importance of public-private partnerships in developing programs that foster workforce and economic development. Eric Dean, President of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Work...

On this episode, presented by Massey Ferguson and Hesston, Certis Biologicals' Rob Gibson discusses the company's partnership with another ag bio leader, Novozymes. We have details on the American Farm Bureau Federation's Federal Milk Marketing Order Forum, which will be held in Kansas City this October. We also discuss the importance of farm succession planning with Dr. Shannon Ferrell, an agricu...

On this episode, American Farm Bureau Federation Golden Plow Award Winner Sen. John Boozman (R-Arkansas), discusses the state of the agriculture industry, rural broadband and the 2023 Farm Bill. White House Council of Economic Advisors Member Jared Bernstein returns to discuss the second-quarter GDP report and the latest Federal Reserve interest rate hike, and Golden Harvest agronomist Steve Wilke...

On this episode, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew and Senior Advisor Anne Steckel discuss some of the pressing issues in agriculture including the 2023 farm bill, labor and biofuels. Tim Koch, Executive Vice President of Business Development for Farm Credit Services of America, talks about rising farmland values in some parts of the United States, and we talk grain bin safety with Randy...

On this Episode, Massey Ferguson's Adam Sills discusses the company's 175 anniversary celebration and looks to the brand's future, driven by innovation. White House Council of Economic Advisers member Jared Bernstein discusses the June Consumer Price Index and inflation's impact on rural America. Jesse Allen and Global Commodity Analytics' Mike Zuzolo talk about inflation's impact on the markets o...

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 Wunder...

On this episode, Chris Bliley of Growth Energy and Paul Winters of the Clean Fuels Alliance discuss the current state of the biofuels industry as the nation grapples with high fuel prices and as the industry positions for the next farm bill. We hear about the benefits of crop insurance from farmers represented by National Crop Insurance Services and Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen's Beef Asso...

On this episode, we discuss the state of the agricultural and pet feed industry with Constance Cullman and Mallory Gaines of the American Feed Industry Association. We also discuss the Ocean Shipping Reform Act's impact on agriculture with Krysta Harden, President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council and Jim Mulhern, President of the National Milk Producers Federation. We continue the discussi...

On this episode, American Agri-Women 2022 Champion of Agriculture, California First District Congressman and rice farmer Doug LaMalfa, discusses his thoughts on the current state of the agriculture industry. Firestone Ag and emerging country music artists Dillon Carmichael team up to "Rock the Crop," and April was another banner month for U.S. meat exports. Jesse Allen discusses the impact of infl...

On this episode we discuss the state of the sugar industry with Luther Markwart of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association and Dr. Robert Johansson with the American Sugar Alliance. We also talk about the state of agricultural retail with Daren Coppock of the Agricultural Retailers Association. We learn of South Korea's move to suspend duties on some imported food items in this week's Meat Moni...

On this episode, Farmer Veteran Coalition's Rachel Petitt stops by to talk about the recent awarding of Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund grants to help U.S. military veterans embark upon a career in agriculture. Also, National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule discusses the state of the wheat industry as we near the mid-point of 2022, and the U.S. Meat Export Federation holds its Sprin...

On this episode, country music singer/songwriter J.T. Cooper, who was a part of the 10 th Mountain Division in Mogadishu, Somalia, in 1993 in the incident known as "Blackhawk Down" discusses losing friends in combat and what Memorial Day means to him. He also talks about his organization, Warrior Rounds, which helps returning military members express their feelings through songwriting. Also, Ameri...

On this episode, Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst, members of the Senate Ag Committee, discuss their key agriculture industry priorities as they prepare for the 2023 farm bill. We learn about the work of the National Sorghum Producers from Chairman Kody Carson, and the U.S. Meat Export Federation's Bassam Bousaleh discusses an increase in U.S. beef shipments to the Middle East. Jesse Al...

On this episode, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses the state of the ag industry and the United Soybean Board's Mace Thornton and Belinda Burrier talk about growth opportunities for U.S. soybeans. We discuss the state of labor in agriculture and rural America with U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and we learn about first-quarter red meat exports statistics from the U.S. Meat Export F...

On this episode, live from Washington, D.C., Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow and Senate Minority Whip and Ag Committee member John Thune discuss key agriculture policy topics in preparation for the 2023 farm bill. CropLife America President and CEO Chris Novak talks about the organization's mission and key legislative priorities. U.S. Meat Export Federation's Dr. David Newman and Courtne...

On this episode, AgWiki CEO Randy Krotz discusses the new social platform that connects farmers, ranchers and other agriculture industry stakeholders. In this week's Meat Monitor segment, U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President of Economic Analysis Erin Borror discusses how the war in Ukraine is affecting meat exports. Jesse Allen talks developments in the soybean markets in this week's Market...

On this episode, Rotor X Aircraft Manufacturing Co.'s David Chow discusses the company's new do-it-yourself helicopter kit, complete with crop spray rig and National Agricultural Aviation Association CEO Andrew Moore talks about the organization's mission and legislative agenda. U.S. Meat Export Federation Colombia representative Don Mason discusses marketing U.S. beef and pork in Colombia and Ray...