Tractors And Troubadours

On this episode, we hear from Indigo Agriculture CEO Dean Banks and Jason Little, Vice President of Ecosystem Strategy, about the company's soil health, carbon and biologicals programs and their mission to help growers increase yield, improve return on investment and become more environmentally sustainable. We also chat with Farmers Business Network co-founder Charles Baron about the successes of...

On this episode, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' Curt Blades joins us to give us an overview of the 2024 Commodity Classic. He also shares insights into current farm machinery sales trends. We also talk with Pioneer Seeds' Don Kyle about the brand's new Z Series soybeans. Then we check in with Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell for another installment of the best of "The Dirt With N...

On this episode, AGI's Erin Squires discusses grain bin safety, and how the company's BinManager is keeping farmers safe and out of the grain bin. Also, marketing members from John Deere dealer Wright Implement pull back the curtain on their planning and execution of the John Deere exhibit at the National Farm Machinery Show, and discuss in-demand Deere products. Then, we sit down with 2024 Nation...

On this episode, we head to the 2024 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky. You'll hear from Mahindra USA CEO Viren Popli and AgRevolution President and CEO Stacy Anthony will provide and update on the continued growth of the AGCO-owned dealer network. We preview next week's conversation with 2024 National Association of Farm Broadcasting President Carah Hart, and in "Bushels and Ce...

On this episode, Tom Wood, President and CEO of agrochemical and biological company Belchim Crop Protection USA, discusses considerations farmers should make when preparing for the 2024 growing season. Also, we hear from Mike Kool, Senior Product Manager for Connected Fleets at John Deere, about a new partnership with SpaceX, bringing StarLink satellite internet service to John Deere equipment in...

On This week's episode, we sit down with David Beck, president of Kentucky Venues, the entity that operates the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, to preview this year's event, which will take place February 14-17 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Also, we learn how farmers can "Move the Acre Forward" with technology from Taranis. Then we check in with Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howe...

On this episode, we learn about the latest developments in the sorghum market from Craig Meeker, a Kansas grower and chairman of the National Sorghum Producers and Norma Ritz Johnson, the executive director of the United Sorghum Checkoff Program. Then we check in with Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell as we revisit the best of "The Dirt With Nutrien." This week, Mike is talking cattle nutritio...

On this episode, Helena Agri-Enterprises' Austin Anderson discusses the company's Resgenix water-use management tool, and Matt Dolch tells us about the latest corn offering from Syngenta's NK Seeds unit. In "The Dirt with Nutrien," we revisit Senior Agronomist Mike's Howell's discussion about field drainage strategies, in our "Meat Monitor" segment we learn about U.S. Meat Export Federation effort...

On this week's episode, we talk with Vive Crop Protection's David Reif and George Huckaby about crop protection strategies for corn and cotton plants. We also sit down with Rabo AgriFinance's Lance Zimmerman to discuss what the cattle market might look like in 2024 and beyond and how producers can capitalize. In this week's installment of "The Dirt With Nutrien," Senior Agronomists Mike Howell and...

On this episode, Minnesota pork producer and U.S. Meat Export Federation Chairman Randy Spronk discusses the job of promoting U.S. red meat to the world in 2024. We also talk with FMC Corp.'s Matthew Pye about biologicals and other at-plant inputs ahead of the 2024 planting season, and Rural Minds' Julie Lux stops by to talk about mental health resources in rural America and a partnership with FMC...

On this episode, presented by Case IH Genuine Lubricants, we turn our attention to Plant 2024. We talk with Anthony Styczinski, the Planting and Seeding Manager for John Deere, about preparing your planter for the upcoming planting season, and about the latest from the John Deere planter lineup. We also discuss the latest chemical and application offerings from AMVAC Chemical Corp., including thei...

As you complete your chores around the farm or ranch, home or office, we hope you'll consider this episode our musical Christmas gift to you. It features friends of the show performing both timeless classics and new songs destined to become classics. You'll hear from the Western Swing Rules Band, Randy C. Moore, EV Mae, Steven Cade, Jay Allen and Allie Colleen, Flat River Band Featuring Jeannie Se...

On this episode, Corey Rosenbusch, President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute discusses the organization's recently released fertilizer industry trends report and discusses the state of the fertilizer market heading into 2024. Then, we catch up with CLAAS Senior Vice President of the Americas Region Eric Raby and Frans Reimers, North American Tractor Product Manager, about the company's growing...

On this episode, Ag Resource Management's Wade Simpson talks about the history of the company and the climate for operating loans and crop insurance. Also, it's National Finals Rodeo time, and in the spirit of the big event, we introduce you to professional bull rider Clayton Sellars and breakaway roper and podcaster Jordan Jo Hollabaugh. Then, we check in with Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howel...

On this episode, presented by Case IH Genuine Lubricants, Nutrien Director of Agronomy Dr. Karl Wyant discusses fertilizer strategies and tools offered by Nutrien to help farmers make informed growing decisions. Also, Certified Agriculture Group CEO Pat Driscoll announces a new way to finance trucks purchased from Certified Ag Dealers, as well as new AgPack partners. He also announces plans for th...

On this episode, presented by Case IH Genuine Lubricants, we chat with Agricultural Economic Insights' David Widmar about the top issues in agriculture to watch as we wrap up 2023. In "The Dirt" with Nutrien, Senior Agronomist Mike Howell invites his sons into the studio to talk family, food and farmers. In our "Meat Monitor" segment, we hear how the USDA's Regional Agricultural Promotion Program...

On this episode, presented by Case IH Genuine Lubricants, we feature a special Thanksgiving blessing by legendary farm broadcaster Orion Samuelson. Then we take you to the 80 th -annual National Association of Farm Broadcasting to discuss the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act with Manny Centeno, a program manager with the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA, and Shawn Donilon, the Executive Vice...

On this episode, we hear from New Holland global president Carlo Lambro and various product experts about new innovations helping shape the legacy brand's product lineup. We also learn about the selection of 2023-2024 national FFA officers. Then, Nutrien senior agronomists Mike Howell and Lyle Cowell discuss the value of knowing what nutrients are in the field post-harvest and what will be there w...

On this week's episode, we are joined by Helena Agri-Enterprises' Anthony Lourens and Mike Powell to discuss new Seed Shield Select and Enertia soybean seed treatments. Then, Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell sits down with Dr. Daniel Rivera to discuss livestock nutrition. In our "Meat Monitor" segment, we learn about major U.S. Meat Export Federation awards for Terry Branstad and Bill Westman...

On this episode, presented by Case IH Genuine Lubricants, we introduce you to Cesar Delgado, who hasn't let cerebral palsy get in the way of his quest to become a farm broadcaster. We also tell you about his "Backroads of Illinois" program, set to launch on Rural Strong Radio. We also spend time with John Deere product specialists Chase Milem, Ben Longlet and Ryan Jardon about the venerable brand'...

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 intr...

On this episode, presented by Case IH Genuine Lubricants, we learn about new Farmall tractors, including an electric tractor, from farm equipment manufacturer Case IH. We also discuss the new 160 Series Case IH combine. Then, we catch up with Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell to discuss growth in the global edible bean market in "The Dirt with Nutrien." In our "Meat Monitor" segment we learn a...

On this episode, presented by Case IH Genuine Lubricants, Case IH's James Franceschetti offers harvest and winter farm equipment lubrication tips. Then we check in with Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell, who is discussing North Dakota's soil fertility with North Dakota State University Professor Dr. Dave Franzen. In this week's "Meat Monitor" segment, we learn about increased demand for U.S. b...

On this episode, presented by AGCO, we learn about the Fendt 200 Series tractors, and the new AutoDock header docking system for Fendt Ideal combines. We also discuss growth in the biologicals industry with Jim Cink, the Director of Biological Products for Indigo Ag. In this week's installment of "The Dirt with Nutrien," Mike Howell and guests discuss drainage tile strategies, in our "Meat Monitor...

On this episode, presented by AGCO, we're talking sprayer technology with Precision Planting's Bryce Baker and Massey Ferguson's Heath Kehnemund. Also, environmental sustainability has been a hot topic in agriculture in recent years and this week we tackle the topic with Chris Harbourt, Chief Strategy Officer for Indigo Ag. In this week's installment of "The Dirt with Nutrien," Senior Agronomist M...