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On this episode, hear from Kentucky Venues President and National Farm Machinery Show President David Beck about the show’s new 2021 dates; National Corn Growers Association First Vice President Chris Edgington talks about some of the organization’s key priorities for 2021 and Ray Bohacz presents another installment of “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of Annemarie Picerno.   Time stamps David Beck, Kentucky Venues/National Farm Machinery Show: 1:10 Chandler Equipment advertisement: 19:05 Chris Edgington, National Corn Growers Association: 19:35 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 28:37 Annemarie Picerno: 30:08

On this episode, Iowa farmer and Farm Shop Mfg. founder Tony Wendler talks about the closing wheels and grain bin monitors he has developed, Julia Engler with Heliae Agriculture tells us how a soil microbiome program started by Arizona State University has become a commercial success, Terry Burkart with All States Ag Parts talks sales tax and Ray Bohacz presents another installment of “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of country music legend Margie Singleton.

On this episode, Dan Erdmann, project manager with Farm Rescue and North Dakota farmer Larry Leier discuss the mission of the nonprofit organization and we preview the Dec. 9 benefit concert, presented by John Deere, featuring Dustin Lynch, Maddie and Tae, Mickey Guyton, Tyler Farr and Travis Denning. Scott Heiberger with the National Farm Medicine Center talks about keeping kids safe on the farm during a period of virtual learning and Ray Bohacz presents another installment of “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of Rye Davis.   Time stamps Dan Erdmann and Larry Leier, Farm Rescue: 1:21 Chandler Equipment advertisement: 25:16 Scott Heiberger, National Farm Medicine Center: 25:46 Ray Bohacz, Bushels and Cents: 36:44 Rye Davis: 37:54

On this episode, Jay Truitt with Policy Solutions and Michael Torrey, a consultant with Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, discuss how the recent election outcomes might affect agriculture. Terry Burkart with All States Ag Parts shares combine cleanup tips and Albert Maurin with Lindsay Corporation talks about the latest developments in irrigation. Ray Bohacz presents “Bushels and Cents,” singer/songwriter and ag consultant Kolt Barber drops by to talk about his latest projects and we feature the music of American Blonde. Time Stamps Jay Truitt, Michael Torrey, Ken Root: 1:15 Chandler Equipment advertisement: 20:37 Terry Burkart, All States Ag Parts: 21:07 Albert Maurin, Lindsay Corp.: 27:50 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 33:20 Kolt Barber: 34:34 American Blonde: 1:00:00

On this episode, presented by D&S Tires Inc., Kurt Coffey, Head of Global Marketing Communications for Case IH and Justin Blanchette, Precision Ag Business Manager for John Deere dealership AHW LLC talk about how innovation and technology are driving agriculture. We talk turkey with the American Farm Bureau Federation and the USDA and hear a special message from Hall of Fame farm broadcaster Orion Samuelson. Ray Bohacz has another installment of “Bushels and Cents,” and we feature the music of Blake Shelton’s “The Voice” protégé Jon Mullins. Time stamps D&S Tire advertisement: 0:00 Kurt Coffey, Case IH: 1:53 D&S Tire advertisement: 26:00 Justin Blanchette, AHW LLC: 26:33 Chandler Equipment advertisement: 37:58 Orion Samuelson, WGN-AM/This Week in AgriBusiness: 38:28 Talking Turkey with American Farm Bureau Federation and USDA: 38:59 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 43:06 Jon Mullins: 44:31

On this episode, Farmer Veteran Coalition Founder and Chief Agricultural Officer Michael O’Gorman discusses the work of the nation’s largest nonprofit that connects veterans and active-duty military members to careers in agriculture. Nashville singer/songwriter and Warrior Rounds founder J.T. Cooper discusses that organization’s work and his involvement in the Blackhawk Down incident. Also, country music recording artist Jenny Leigh Miller talks about her time as an Army intelligence officer, as well as her career and her new single, “God + Country.” Time stamps: Michael O’Gorman, Farmer Veteran Coalition: 1:20 Chandler Equipment advertisement: 43:32 J.T. Cooper: 44:02 Jenny Leigh Miller: 1:34:36

On this episode we discuss some of the changes to Congressional ag committees as a result of the election. Also, the U.S. Department of Labor has changed how farm labor rate increases are determined. John Deere’s Nate Clark and Farm Rescue Founder Bill Gross stop by to talk about their partnership and a benefit concert slated for Dec. 9, featuring Dustin Lynch, Maddie and Tae, Mickey Guyton, Tyler Farr and Travis Denning. We profile content sharing partner, “The Hot Rod Farmer,” Ray Bohacz and we bring you the music of Ashlie Amber. Time stamps Election update: 1:10 H-2A changes: 6:28 Chandler Equipment advertisement: 8:04 Nate Clark, John Deere and Bill Gross, Farm Rescue: 8:35 Ray Bohacz: 26:34 Ashlie Amber: 43:22

On this episode, Willard Mott and Kathryn Seebruck of Illinois Valley Community College talk about the momentum of the revived ag program, which just opened a new facility. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides a weather outlook and harvest report for corn, soybeans, cotton and peanuts, as well a winter wheat planting update. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist John Newton talks about China’s recent U.S. commodity purchases, which include the first-ever U.S. rice buy. Ray Bohacz presents another installment of “Bushels and Cents,” Honky-tonk star Bobby Marquez talks about his virtual campfire songwriter series and we feature the music of emerging country singer/songwriter Brecken Miles. Time stamps: Willard Mott and Kathryn Seebruck, Illinois Valley Community College: 1:21 Chandler Equipment advertisement: 13:43 Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist: 14:13 John Newton, American Farm Bureau Federation: 19:06 Derek Brazda, United We Ag Podcast: 21:25 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 43:33 Bobby Marquez:

All States Ag Parts' Terry Burkart talks tractor winterization and CLAAS' John Schofield discusses the new ORBIS headers and DISCO mowers. Dairy Management Inc. uses video games, including Minecraft, to reach Gen-Zers and Kansas State University researchers develop a smartphone app for bovine facial recognition to store herd information in the cloud. Ray Bohacz has another installment of “Bushels and Cents” and Dustin Collins releases “Stand For The Flag.” The episode also features the music of Mira Goto.

On this episode, Olivier Jerphagnon, founder and CEO of AgMonitor (Formerly PowWow), talks about new funding and the business of helping California growers manage their water usage. Keith Maxey with the Colorado Farm Show talks about the show’s scholarship program, which will continue despite the cancelation of the 2021 show. We hear about NASCAR star Clint Boyer teaming up with DeKalb and FFA for a scholarship contest. Shelby Myers with the American Farm Bureau Federation provides reaction to the latest WASDE report, Ray Bohacz has another installment of Bushels and Cents and we feature the music of Paige King Johnson.

On this episode, Henry Wycoff and Kevin Ash of AHW LLC discuss what makes a good ag machinery service technician, Dave Carter of the National Bison Association discusses developments in the bison ranching industry, Nashville recording artist Stephanie Nash talks about the release of her “Time Changes” single and gives an update on her FFA scholarship contest, Ray Bohacz has another installment of “Bushels and Cents” and we feature the music of Academy of Western Artists Award-winning singer/songwriter Scott Southworth. Time stamps: Henry Wycoff and Kevin Ash, AHW LLC: 1:15 Chandler Equipment advertisement: 21:14 Dave Carter, National Bison Association: 21:44 Stephanie Nash: 28:31 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 36:14 Scott Southworth: 37:26

On this episode, Scott Bennett, Director of Congressional Relations for the American Farm Bureau Federation, talks about the work of the Cattle Market Working Group. Joe Vaclavik, President and Founder of Standard Grain in Nashville, Tennessee, recaps the USDA Grain Stocks and Small Grains reports, Ray Bohacz presents another episode of “Bushels and Cents,” and we hear the music of traditional country music star Ray Scott.

Details on the second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments, Congress extends Commodity Credit Corporation funding, Orion Samuelson calling it a career, remembering Evan Slack and W.S. “Fluke” Holland, talking Hemp with Murray State University’s Dr. Tony Brannon and Ray Bohacz presents “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of Pam Tillis proteges, The Render Sisters.

On this episode, Grant Suhre of John Deere and Morgan Hester with AHW LLC discuss what John Deere is doing to recruit, train and retail maintenance technicians for John Deere dealerships. Karen Jones with Growmark talks about the agricultural cooperative’s 2021 essay contest for some Midwest FFA students, Ray Bohacz presents another installment of “Bushels and Cents,” and we feature the music of bluegrass and traditional country music artist Alecia Nugent. Time stamps Grant Suhre, John Deere: 1:14 Morgan Hester, AHW LLC: 12:27 Karen Jones, Growmark: 26:06 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 31:38 Alecia Nugent: 33:08

Nick Zachrich with The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences previews Farm Science Review 2020, which will be held virtually Sept. 22-24. Case IH Corporate Events Manager Rebecca Ivey talks about the manufacturer preparing content for virtual fall farm shows, and Cheryl Skjolaas with the University of Wisconsin Center for Agricultural Safety and Health offers fall harvest safety tips. Ray Bohacz presents another installment of “Bushels and Cents” and we feature the music of Johnny and the Mongrels.

On this episode, Brian Robertson, CEO of Estes Performance Concaves, talks about preparing combines for the fall harvest. He also talks about his company’s new XPR 2 concaves. U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue talks Chinese commodity purchases, and he, Sen. Chuck Grassley and U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson weigh in on ethanol industry struggles, and CFAP deadlines are discussed. Ray Bohacz presents “Bushels and Cents” and we feature the music of country music singer/songwriter Ben Fuller.

On this episode Patrick Driscoll, President and CEO of the Certified Agriculture Dealership Program, talks about AgRally, America’s New Live Farm Show, which will be featured on RFD-TV. Curt Blades, Senior Vice President, Agricultural Services, for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers discusses how ag equipment manufacturers have weathered 2020, Ray Bohacz presents another installment of “Bushels and Cents” and we chat with rising Nashville singer/songwriter Taylon Hope.

On this episode, Roy Johnson with John Deere dealer AHW LLC talks about how the dealership used the strength of its website to navigate the pandemic, John Deere’s Laurel Caes talks about how the manufacturer has had to pivot from in-person fall farm shows to virtual events, The Hot Rod Farmer, Ray Bohacz, shares his “Bushels and Cents” tips and we have the second part of our conversation with Corn Warriors Season 4 competitor, Eric Reed. The episode also features a conversation with Grammy-winning country music artists John Berry. Time stamps: Roy Johnson, AHW LLC: 1:14 Laurel Caes, John Deere: 11:29 Ray Bohacz, Bushels and Cents: 19:59 Eric Reed, Corn Warriors: 20:58 John Berry, 31:42

On this episode we have a summary of the USDA August Crop Production Report and a discussion with National FFA Organization Communications Manager Kristy Meyer about how FFA will help guide chapters through an unusual school year and what a virtual national convention might look like. We introduce “Bushels and Cents,” a new feature from the Hot Rod Farmer, Ray Bohacz, and we talk with Corn Warriors Season 4 competitor Eric Reed. The episode also features a conversation with Grand Ole Opry legend Jeannie Seely, with special guests Tim Atwood, Dallas Wayne and Bobby Tomberlin.   Time stamps: USDA August Crop Production Report: 1:20 Kristy Meyer, National FFA Organization: 2:32 Ray Bohacz, FarmMachineryDigest.com: 11:45 Eric Reed, Corn Warriors: 13:13 Jeannie Seely/Tim Atwood/Dallas Wayne/Bobby Tomberlin: 33:55

On this episode, Iowa farmer and United Soybean Board director Tom Oswald talks about the redesigned Soybean Research & Information Network, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew talks innovation, COVID-19, cattle industry challenges and more, and we profile Corn Warriors Season 4 competitor Jake Drozd. The episode also features the music of Craig Campbell.