Ep. 138: Nitrogen considerations for corn plants, protecting the U.S. pork supply, keeping lab-created meat out of military meals, the music of Steve Markwardt
Release Date: 06/28/2024
Ep. 148: Controlling Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, cattlemen look to November, improving soil fertility, the music of Whey Jennings
Tractors And Troubadours
On this episode, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was the topic of a special gathering of ag and federal regulatory officials in North Carolina. We’ll detail their concerns. Also, cattlemen are keeping a close eye on Washington, D.C. as Congress returns to town and as the November elections approach. We’ll hear form a representative of the Idaho Cattle Association, then we’ll get some perspective from the American Farm Bureau Federation. We’ll introduce you to a new soil fertility specialist at the University of Illinois, and a key University of Missouri report is out an it will help...
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Ep. 147: Farm Progress Show, keeping moisture in the soil, ProFarmer Crop Tour Eastern Leg Results, the music of Randy C. Moore
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On this episode, the Farm Progress Show was held this week in Boone, Iowa, and we hear from show manager Don Tourte about what this year’s show offered. Also, the U.S.’s ag trade deficit continues to grow and we’ll delve into the “why.” And, the USDA’s Climate Smart Commodities Program continues to grow, and this week U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was in Wisconsin this week to tout some of the latest developments. Cover crops are an important part of that program and this week we find out how they play a role in keeping moisture in the soil. Also, we revisit the Pro Farmer...
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Ep. 146 ProFarmer Crop Tour, weighing on-farm crop storage, caring for mental health on the farm, the music of Sienna Rose
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On this episode we hear a recap of corn and soybean conditions from participants of the ProFarmer Midwest Crop tour. Also, with harvest approaching, is bin storage on the farm in your best interest? And, a cause for optimism for dairy farmers, and a U.S. Representative’s take on farm bill proceedings. We’ll also hear about some great mental health work being done in the agricultural industry by the Wisconsin Farm Center. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair Randy Spronk recently made his way to Indonesia to try to five the U.S. pork industry a boost in...
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Ep. 145: Farm transition planning, a closer look at key USDA grain estimates, Harvest Safety Week, mitigating cattle heat stress, the music of Austin McKedy
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On this episode, we talk farm transition planning with Tim Cobb, the owner and president of Farmland Company. Then, Harvest Safety Week is coming up and we’ll tell you how you can sharpen your awareness with some special resources. Also, some key USDA grain projections are out and we get some important context from University of Illinois economist Joe Janzen. And, the American Bankers Association is pushing for the passage of the ACRE Act. Find out why, and what, it could mean for the future of farm lending. Then, the issue of liver flukes in cattle doesn’t seem to be going away. We’ll...
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Ep. 144: FFA hits membership milestone, talking biologicals with Helena, mitigating red crown rot, ag bioscience legislation could be a boon, the music of Mackynsie McKedy
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On this episode, National FFA Organization hits the 1 million-member mark, Helena offers up biological option for getting crops across the finish line, a closer look at rising farmland values, and farmers are on the lookout for red crown rot in their soybean crop. Also, the Plant Based Product Council believes new ag bioscience legislation could prove to be a boon to the agriculture industry, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is working to bring young producers into the fold, tips for mitigating outdoor allergies, and in our “Meat Monitor” segment, we learn about the U.S. Meat...
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Ep. 143: Old corn stocks cause concern for market, getting the most for cattle at the sale barn, HPAI continues to have an impact on ag, the music of John Paycheck
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In this episode, Iowa State University Extension’s Chad Hart discusses the impact 2023 corn stocks could have on the overall corn market. Merck Animal Health’s Dr. John Hutcheson shares strategies for bringing in more money at the cattle sale barns. American Farm Bureau Federation’s Bernt Nelson discusses the impact Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to have on the agriculture industry. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Hunter Ihrman shares the story of a protein shortage at the Summer Olympics in Paris. U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Jim Remcheck talks about gains...
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Ep. 142: Biologicals 101, Chinese-made drones could be shut down on the farm, the music of Paige King Johnson
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On this episode, Biome Makers agronomist Jacob Parnell gives farmers some food for thought if they are considering the use of biologicals on their farms. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown provides insights on the current U.S. corn balance sheet. American Farm Bureau Federation’s Joe Gilson says 529 farm advocacy groups join together to urge Congress to pass a farm bill. Then, Hylio’s Arthur Erickson discusses a proposed ban of Chinese drones, and Hunter Ihrman breaks down the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s lawsuit against the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. Also, we learn...
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Ep. 141: The Farm Bill encompasses more than production agriculture, edge-of-field conservation, a new way to buy and sell beef, the music of J.D. Shelburne
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On this episode, former Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson says the yet-to-be-passed Farm Bill encompasses more than just production agriculture. Iowa State University Extension’s Catherine DeLong discusses edge-of-field conservation practice, and Greg McBride, a commodity broker with Allendale tells you if now is the right time to market grain. Also, U.S. Wheat Associates President Vince Peterson recaps the organization’s recent summer meeting in Oklahoma City, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Beef Program Specialist Chris Clark says farmers and ranchers need to beware of foot rot among...
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Ep. 140: Tackling corn rootworm and tar spot, examining HPAI in Colorado, new federal milk marketing orders, the music of Bobby Mackey
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On this episode, University of Illinois agronomist Nick Seiter returns to go deeper on the issue of corn rootworm. Also, Agrigold agronomist Nick Frederking provides some tips for scouting for tar spot in corn plants. Also this week, we discuss the latest farm bill developments, new Federal Milk Marketing Orders, and a May decline in U.S. milk production. Also, the plan for reintroducing grizzly bears in Washington state isn’t sitting well with farmers. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, May was a strong month for U.S. red meat exports, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz talks...
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Ep. 139: Celebrating the Declaration of Independence, sprayer prep tips, scouting for corn rootworm, the music of Carrie Romero
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On this episode, WILL Radio’s Todd Gleason discusses the importance of the Declaration of Independence. Then, Ziegler Ag Equipment’s Mark Duffing provides some helpful pre-spray tips to keep your sprayer in tip-top shape, and Bayer Crop Science Technical Agronomist Andrew Penney shares some corn rootworm scouting insights. In our “Beltway Beef” segment, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Hunter Ihrman and Mary-Thomas Hart break down what the Supreme Court’s Chevron Deference ruling could mean for the U.S. cattle industry. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, we learn about the...
info_outlineOn this episode, Pivot Bio Senior Agronomic Scientist Dr. Clayton Nevins discusses what farmers need to know about applying nitrogen after a wet start to the growing season. Dr. Brent Pepin, Director of Swine Health at the National Pork Board, discusses efforts to improve traceability in the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak in the U.S. Also, farm broadcaster Max Armstrong provides insights on the Red Power Roundup in Iowa. And, we learn about the origins of barbed wire and its ties to an Illinois town. In “Beltway Beef,” Hunter Ihrman discusses the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s efforts to battle the Department of Defense on plans to introduce lab-created meat into military meals. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, we learn about what a possible strike among longshoremen on the East and Gulf coasts could mean to agriculture, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz stresses the importance of proper filter checks. The episode also features the music of Steve Markwardt.
Timestamps
Intro and news: 0:00
Dr. Clayton Nevins, Pivot Bio: 6:19
Dr. Brent Pepin, National Pork Board: 8:46
Max Armstrong: 10:23
Jessi LaRue, Glidden Homestead and Historical Center: 12:21
Hunter Ihrman, “Beltway Beef”: 13:51
Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 23:40
Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 26:03
Steve Markwardt: 27:30