Tractor Tuesday Live!

Thunder Valley Truck has built a reputation for quality since opening its doors in 2005, and owner Chet McCabe joins Tractor Tuesday Live to talk about the passion behind restoring and building exceptional semi trucks. In this episode, we discuss Chet’s latest truck project, what goes into bringing classic trucks back to life, the challenges of refurbishing, and how Thunder Valley Truck has...

Zach is joined in studio by German gymnast Fabian Hambüchen, who was an Olympic gold medalist on horizontal bar in Rio 2016, World champion in Stuttgart 2007, and a six times European champion. The post Olympic Gold Medalist Fabian Hambüchen Stops By Tractor Tuesday appeared first on Tractor Tuesday Blog .

Craig Haugaard joins Tractor Tuesday Live to talk about his background and break down how grain markets really work and what farmers should be paying attention to right now. The post Craig Haugaard on What’s Really Driving the Grain Market appeared first on Tractor Tuesday Blog .

Todd Goldsmith is an Iowa farmer who knows what it means to start over. After his parents went broke, he rebuilt from the ground up and now farms roughly 7,500 acres. On TT Live, Todd shares the lessons learned through failure, perseverance, and the long road to building something lasting in Midwest agriculture. The post Hard Lessons and Hard Work with Iowa Farmer Todd Goldsmith | TT Live! Ep. 13...

On this episode of Tractor Tuesday Live, we are joined by Stoney Buell of Purdue University and Marissa Porsch of Fort Hays State University to talk about what it truly means to be a farm athlete. Growing up in agriculture builds a different kind of strength, discipline, and mindset, and both Stoney and Marissa have carried those traits from the farm into their wrestling careers. We dig into their...

This week on Tractor Tuesday Live, we’re joined by Ty Horn, a Farm Athlete from Kansas and pitcher for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Ty talks about growing up on the farm, how that work ethic translates to Division I baseball, and what it means to represent agriculture on a big stage. A great conversation about grit, roots, and competing at the highest level. In 2025, Ty Horn was a workhorse for Nebra...

On this episode of Tractor Tuesday Live, Zach and Scott sit down with Shawn Baker MD, a former orthopedic surgeon, military veteran, and outspoken advocate of the carnivore diet. Shawn shares his personal journey into animal-based nutrition, why he believes meat plays a critical role in human health, and how this movement has helped reshape conversations around food systems. The post Dr. Shawn Bak...

On this episode of Tractor Tuesday Live!, Zach and Scott sit down with Denny Bollig of Drago North America to talk corn heads, innovation, and what farmers should be thinking about as harvest technology continues to evolve. The conversation covers Drago’s approach to chopping, residue management, and durability, along with real-world insights into how header choices impact efficiency in the field....

Join us for an in-depth conversation with trucking industry legend Don Freymiller, founder and longtime chairman of Freymiller, one of America’s most respected temperature-controlled transportation companies. From his start on a Wisconsin dairy farm and buying his first truck in 1968 to building a national refrigerated fleet and growing a family-run business rooted in professionalism, integrity, a...

On this episode of Tractor Tuesday Live!, Zach and Scott sit down with Greg Peterson, widely known as Machinery Pete, for a conversation that starts well before farm auctions and price charts. Greg reflects on his early years as a competitive golfer, the discipline and mental toughness the game demanded, and the lessons he carried with him. He shares how golf shaped his work ethic, decision-making...