Tractors And Troubadours
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Your weekly connection to agriculture industry newsmakers, hot-button industry issues, educational topics, rural lifestyle features and the best in true country music.
Tractors And Troubadours
11h ago
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 Eric Winans. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, we learn about ongoing efforts to bring value to each head of U.S.-produced cattle through export marketing strategies, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz ..read more
Tractors And Troubadours
2w ago
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 many parts of the country, Ray Bohacz stresses the need for preventative maintenance of farm equipment. The episode also features the music of Clarksville Creative Sound co-owner and recording artist, St ..read more
Tractors And Troubadours
3w ago
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 2023, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz questions the need for excessive exterior illumination on the home or farm. The episode also features the music of Anita Mackey.
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Intro and ..read more
Tractors And Troubadours
1M ago
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’s USDA trade mission to Seoul, South Korea. In “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz says satellite radio is a worthy buy for the farm. The episode also features the music of Clarksville Creative Sound sin ..read more
Tractors And Troubadours
1M ago
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.
Timestamps
Intro and news: 0:00
Various, John Deere: 5:58
Matt Copeland, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 20:49
Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 22:47
Lonnie Spiker: 24:34 ..read more
Tractors And Troubadours
1M ago
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 the farmer-to-farmer network and e-commerce platform. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair Randy Spronk used his time at Commodity Classic to thank grower groups for their ..read more
Tractors And Troubadours
2M ago
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 Nutrien. This week Mike is discussing canola production. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, we learn about the U.S. Meat Export Federatin’s involvement in a USDA trade mission to Angola, and in “Bushels an ..read more
Tractors And Troubadours
2M ago
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 National Association of Farm Broadcasting President Carah Hart, to learn more about the organization’s mission and talk about the priorities for her tenure. We also check in with Nutrien Senior Agronomist M ..read more
Tractors And Troubadours
2M ago
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 Cents,” Ray Bohacz discusses engine coolant depletion. The episode also features the music of Clarksville Creative Sound recording artist Lonnie Bartmess.
Timestamps
Intro/news: 0:00
Viren Popli, Mahind ..read more
Tractors And Troubadours
2M ago
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 the United States and Brazil. And what do you do with all of that data your machine gleans after you have that connectivity? Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell and Mississippi State University’s Dr ..read more