Inside Farm Life

On this episode we hear from some of the FFA members who won national awards at the 94th FFA National Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Also, Agricultural Economic Insights cofounder David Widmar talks about AEI's new podcast series about the carbon markets, “Corn Saves America.” Jesse Allen and Mike Zuzulo of Global Commodity Analytics discuss inflation in our Market Talk segment and Ray Bohacz helps you diagnose electrical problems in “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of singer/songwriter Brei Carter.

This episode features the third part of our coverage of Sunbelt Ag Expo 2021. Dr. Douglas Anderson of the Georgia Poultry Laboratory Network discusses current and emerging poultry diseases and Josef Powell, President of Lovett & Tharpe talks about agriculture and selling farm equipment in Jamaica. Also, Don Koehler, executive director of the Georgia Peanut Commission, and farmer/ambassador Jeff Atkinson talk about the strengths of the Georgia peanut industry. The episode also features the second part of our coverage of the 94th FFA Convention & Expo. We talk with students from the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, as well as Joelle Liddane, an agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at Holmen (Wisconsin) High School. Jesse Allen is talking about how Fed comments are affecting the commodity markets in our Market Talk report and Ray Bohacz is talking engine oil in “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of Noah Smith.

On this episode, we visit the 94th FFA Convention & Expo from Indianapolis for conversations with FFA CEO Scott Stump and national officers. We also head back to Moultrie, Georgia, for the second part of our coverage of the Sunbelt Ag Expo.  Timestamps Intro and news: 0:00 Goatlifeclothing.com: 5:31 Scott Stump, FFA: 5:49 Doster Harper, FFA: 11:40 Artha Jonassaint, FFA: 14:39 David Lopez, FFA: 18:55 Miriam Hoffman, FFA: 21:56 Caroline Hinton and Anna Hightower, University of Georgia: 25:15 Hunter Massey, Clemson University: 33:58 Josh Woods, Auburn University: 38:22 Dr. Charlotte Emerson, University of Florida: 41:07 Mike Mills, Reinke: 46:30 Bart Hester, Country Financial: 50:23 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 54:30 Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 55:04 Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 1:01.35 Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 1:03.13 Alex Miller: 1:03:43      

On this episode, we feature the first part of our coverage of Sunbelt Ag Expo 2021 in Moultrie, Georgia. We talk about this year's spotlight state, Virginia, with Virginia Agriculture Commissioner Brad Copehhaver, Virginia Tech Unit Coordinator and Extension Agent Mike Parrish, and Dr. M. Ray McKinnie, Dean of the College of Agriculture and 1890 Administrator and Dr. Janine Woods, Associate Administrator, Extension Programs, Virginia State University. We also talk about new products from John Deere, including See and Spray Select technology, Zero Series balers and the CP 770 cotton picker. Jesse Allen is talking soybeans in this week's Market Talk report and Ray Bohacz discusses frictional flow loss in “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features singer/songwriter and TikTok sensation Hannah Dasher and her new song, “Tall Boy.” Timestamps Intro/news: 0:00 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement:  4:23 Brad Copenhaver, Virginia Ag Commissioner: 4:43 Mike Parrish, Virginia Tech University: 8:41 Dr. M. Ray McKinnie, Virginia State University: 12:00 Dr. Janine Woods, Virginia State University: 16:28 Franklin Peitz, John Deere (See and Spray Select): 20:54 Chase Milem, John Deere (Zero Series Round Balers): 23:29 Christopher Murray, John Deere (CP 770 cotton picker): 26:34 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 31:01 Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 31:34 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 37:42 Gateway Seeds advertisement: 39:08 Hannah Dasher: 39:38

On this episode, we preview next week's Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, as well as the 94th annual National FFA Convention & Expo, set for Oct. 27-30, in Indianapolis. Jesse Allen discusses the October WASDE report in our Market Talk segment and Ray Bohacz is talking blend air doors in “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features singer/songwriter Paige King Johnson, a Pam Tillis protégé who just released a new single, “Baby Don't.” Timestamps Intro/news: 0:00 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:10 Becca Turner, Sunbelt Ag Expo: 5:29 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 15:28 Mandy Hazlett, National FFA Organization: 16:00 Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 31:30 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 37:17 Gateway Seed advertisement: 38:56 Paige King Johnson: 39:26

On this episode, Field Pocket founder Peggy Meyer discusses how the company's receipt management system helps alleviate stress on the farm. Also, Martin-Till's Tom Patterson talks about the company's newest products. Jesse Allen talks soybeans and the world vegetable oil market in this week's Market Talk report and Ray Bohacz talks belt tensioners in “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of Steve Markwardt. Timestamps Intro/news: 0:00 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:52 Peggy Meyer, Field Pocket: 7:10 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 19:15 Tom Patterson, Martin-Till: 19:48 Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 24:10 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 29:34 Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 31:05 Steve Markwardt: 31:36

On this episode, we head back to Farm Science Review in London, Ohio, put on by the Ohio State University School of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. We learn about Drago corn heads and talk about the buzz surrounding carbon markets with OSU's Mike Estadt. We learn about new product developments from Deutz-Fahr's Andrew Winkels and OSU's Barry Ward discusses farm business resources. We wrap up our Farm Science Review coverage by talking with the show's manager, Nick Zachrich. Jesse Allen has a Market Talk Report and Ray Bohacz discusses “Right to Repair” in “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features singer/songwriter Judy Paster.   Timestamps Intro and news, 0:00 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:33 Aaron Siefken, Dragotec USA: 5:53 Mike Estadt, Ohio State University Extension: 8:48 Andrew Winkels, Deutz-Fahr: 16:12 Barry Ward, OSU CFAES: 19:23 Nick Zachrich, Farm Science Review: 24:01 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 26:30 Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 27:02 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 32:11 Gateway Seed Co.: 33:45 Judy Paster: 34:16

On this episode, we talk farm safety with AgriSafe's Tara Haskins. We also head to Farm Science Review and talk with representatives of Ohio State University's College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and the OSU Extension. Jesse Allen is talking soybean puts in this week's Market Talk report and Ray Bohacz tells you how heavy snow this winter might rob your vehicle or equipment of horsepower. The episode also features the music of John PayCheck and Will Banister. Timestamps Intro/news: 0:00 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:36 Tara Haskins, AgriSafe: 5:56 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 15:09 Dean Cathann Kress, Ohio State University College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences: 15:42 Heather Nicholson, Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine: 27:47 Aaron Wilson, Ohio State University Extension: 30:06 Sarah Noggle, Ohio State University Extension: 35:41 Dee Epsen, Ohio State University Extension: 39:07 Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 46:07 Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 46:38 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 53:10 John PayCheck: 54:39 Will Banister: 58:39

On this episode, Pioneer Field Agronomist Rex Brandon discusses lesion mimic mutants in corn plants and we talk with United We Ag podcast host Derek Brazda about his show's upcoming season. Jesse Allen is talking about the impact early harvest returns are having on the corn market and Ray Bohacz discusses video cameras for farm equipment in “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features singer/songwriter Daryl Wayne Dasher. Timestamps: Massey Ferguson advertisement: 0:00 Intro/news: 0:29 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:57 Rex Brandon, Pioneer: 6:16 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 13:27 Derek Brazda, United We Ag: 14:01 Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 23:23 Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 23:54 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 30:26 Daryl Wayne Dasher: 31:56

On this episode, presented by AGCO, Cenex's Mimi Berlin talks harvest equipment prep and we feature more coverage from Farm Progress Show 2021 with Big Iron Auctions, Fendt and Massey Ferguson. We also preview Farm Science Review 2021 with show manager Nick Zachrich. Jesse Allen is talking beef cattle and hogs in Market Talk and Ray Bohacz is discussing battery fill in "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of Jesse Allen.  Timestamps Massey Ferguson advertisement: 0:00 Intro/news: 0:29 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 7:06 Mimi Berlin, Cenex: 7:26 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 15:18 Mark Stock, Big Iron Auctions: 15:51 Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 23:06 Arthur Santos, Fendt: 23:37 Matt LeCroy, Massey Ferguson: 30:22 Aaron Belanger, AGCO: 35:07 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 40:30 Nick Zachrich, Farm Science Review: 41:00 Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 44:19 Ray Bohacz, "Bushels and Cents": 49:56 Jesse Allen music: 51:24

On this episode, presented by AGCO, Curt Blades, Senior Vice President, Agriculture and Forestry, for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers discusses industry issues. AGCO's Fendt and Massey Ferguson brands showcase new equipment and Corn Warriors Season 5 competitors Kevin Kalb, Brooks Cardinal, Cory Atley and Dan Luepkes discuss the new season. We talk live with Market Talk host Jesse Allen and present a conversation with, and the music of, Nashville recording artist, Adam Warner. Timestamps: Massey Ferguson Ad, 0:00 Intro: 0:30 Curt Blades, Association of Equipment Manufacturers: 1:19 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 13:21 David Fickel, Fendt: 13:40 Kevin Forth, Fendt: 18:24 Adam Sills, Massey Ferguson: 23:10 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 28:37 Corn Warriors feature (Kalb, Cardinal, Atley, Luepkes): 29:10 Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 47:47 Gateway Seeds advertisement: 56:31 Adam Warner: 57:02  

On this episode, Polly Ruhland, CEO of the United Soybean Board, stops by to discuss the soybean industry checkoff program's priority projects for Fiscal 2022. Jesse Allen talks about the impact lower ethanol production is having on the corn market in our Market Talk segment and Ray Bohacz is talking nitrogen tire inflation in this week's installment of “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features a conversation with, and the music of, singer and hit songwriter Bobby Tomberlin, who recently released a new single, “I've Lived Country Music.” Timestamps AGCO advertisement: 0:00 Intro and news:  0:29 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:31 Polly Ruhland, United Soybean Board: 6:50 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 34:32 Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 35:05 AGCO advertisement: 41:06 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 41”35 Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 43:06 Bobby Tomberlin: 43:36

On this episode presented by AGCO, Farm Progress Show manager Matt Jungmann provides an overview of the 2021 show, planned for Aug. 31-Sept. 2 in Decatur, Illinois. AGCO's Aaron Belanger and Julie Ulbrich preview the company's booth at the Farm Progress Show, featuring Fendt and Massey Ferguson. Ray Bohacz discusses proper fluid replacement in “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of honky-tonk artist Scott Southworth.

On this episode, presented by AGCO, Lance Ruppert, director of agronomy technology for Growmark, talks about a new partnership with Indigo Ag, aimed at helping farmers navigate carbon farming. Massey Ferguson's Matt LeCroy discusses his new podcast, “Hay Talk,” Jesse Allen and Stone X's Arlan Suderman discuss surprises in the August WASDE report, and Ray Bohacz talks lubrication in our “Bushels and Cents” segment. The episode also features the music of Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders. Timestamps AGCO advertisement: 0:00 Intro and news: 0:29 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:27 Lance Ruppert, Growmark: 5:46 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 15:20 Matt LeCroy, Massey Ferguson: 15:50 AGCO advertisement: 21:24 Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 21:54 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 27:20 Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 28:40 Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders: 29:11

On this episode, presented by AGCO, National Cattlemen's Beef Association President Jerry Bohn talks about the organization's legislative priorities, how President Biden's recent executive order could shape the future of the cattle industry, and previews the upcoming NCBA convention in Nashville, Tennessee. We size up the nation's corn and soybean crop on this week's Market Talk segment and Ray Bohacz discusses adaptive learning in “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of Texas singer/songwriter Randy C Moore.   Timestamps AGCO advertisement: 0:00 Intro/news: 0:45 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 7:15 AGCO advertisement: 7:33 Jerry Bohn, National Cattlemen's Beef Association: 8:03 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 27:03 Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 27:33 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 33:41 Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 35:09 Randy C Moore: 35:40

On this episode, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall discusses his travels across the country to hear from farmers and ranchers. He also talks about the organization's legislative priorities for the rest of 2021 and beyond. In the Market Talk report, Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics talks about his recent tour of the corn crop in the central United States and Ray Bohacz is talking turn signals in this week's “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features country music singer/songwriter Whey Jennings, the grandson of country music icon Waylon Jennings. Whey is the singer and songwriter of the soon-to-be-released Inside FarmLife theme song. Timestamps Intro/news: 0:16 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 4:35 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 4:53 Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation: 5:22 Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 37:40 Jesse Allen and Mike Zuzolo, Market Talk: 38:11 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 43:13 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 44:41 Whey Jennings: 45:14

On this episode, Daren Mueller, Associate Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist at Iowa State University discusses effective pest control and resistance management strategies. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew stops by to talk about some hot-button industry issues and his organization's legislative priorities for the remainder of 2021 and beyond. Jesse Allen discusses the impact of the drought on the grain markets in this week's Market Talk segment and in this week's installment of “Bushels and Cents,” if you're in the market for a utility vehicle around the farm, Ray Bohacz says a van might just be the answer. The episode also features a conversation with, and the music of, Grand Ole Opry performer Erin Enderlin. Timestamps Intro/news: 0:16 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:18 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 5:37 Daren Mueller, Iowa State University: 6:10 Gateway Seed advertisement: 15:12 Rob Larew, National Farmers Union: 15:43 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 44:20 Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 44:50 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 50:26 Erin Enderlin: 51:51

On this episode, Adam Reid, VP of Sales and Marketing for farm equipment manufacturer Versatile talks about the company's new high-horsepower tractor offerings for the 2022 production year. Jesse Allen puts the Brazilian corn crop under the microscope and talks livestock in this week's Market Talk report and Ray Bohacz discusses heat soak in “Bushels and Cents.” We also take you Back to the Country with Nashville recording artist Kirstie Kraus, who has released a new single, “Bird.” Timestamps: Intro/news: 0:16 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 5:11 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:44 Adam Reid, Versatile: 6:03 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 16:52 Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 17:22 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 23:10 Gateway Seed advertisement: 24:39 Kirstie Kraus: 25:10

On this episode, Austin Gellings, Manager of Agricultural Services for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers discusses work being done by AEM's Sprayer Leadership Group, to educate EPA officials and other stakeholders on new agricultural sprayer technologies. Jesse Allen takes a look back at the grain markets over the past year in this week's Market Talk report and Ray Bohacz talks Diesel Exhaust Fluid problems in “Bushels and Cents.” This week's “Back to the Country” segment features Nashville singer/songwriter J.D. Shelburne, whose new album, “Straight From Kentucky,” debuted in the Top 10 on the iTunes Country chart. Timestamps: Intro/news: 0:16 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 6:26 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:59 Austin Gellings, Association of Equipment Manufacturers: 7:18 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 18:17 Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 18:47 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 24:28 Gateway Seed advertisement: 25:56 J.D. Shelburne: 26:26

On this episode, Dan Erdmann, Project Manager of Farm Rescue provides a status report on his organization's efforts to assist farmers and ranchers. Jesse Allen provides perspective on the recent USDA acreage and stocks reports on this week's Market Talk Report and Ray Bohacz discusses air conditioning troubleshooting in “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features our Back to the Country segment. This week we talk to Nashville singer/songwriter Dustin Collins and hear his patriotic song “Stand for the Flag.” Timestamps Intro/news: 0:16 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 4:30 Dan Erdmann, Farm Rescue: 4:49 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 20:16 Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 20:45 Gateway Seed advertisement: 29:18 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 29:49 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 31:18 Dustin Collins: 31:51