Tractors And Troubadours Brent Adams

On this episode, U.S. Trade Representative Chief Negotiator Doug McKalip provides an update on efforts to secure new opportunities for U.S. agricultural exports. Also, Matt Turner of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center and Wade Greening of the FBI warn of looming agriterrorism threats and provide information on how to keep farming operations secure. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, we learn about another stellar month for U.S. red meat exports, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz has some important reminders to follow when jump-starting a vehicle. The episode also features the music of Clarksville Creative Sound recording artist EV Mae.
Timestamps
Intro and news: 0:00
Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:51
Doug McKalip, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: 6:10
Matt Turner, National Counterintelligence and Security Center: 19:05
Wade Greening, FBI: 41:00
Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 47:17
Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 49:51
EV Mae: 51:09

On this episode, we hear from Dr. Darcy Telenko, Associate Professor of Plant Pathology at Purdue University, on Corn Stunt Disease and Joe Janzen, an agricultural economist with the University of Illinois, discusses the difference between USDA and Conab soybean estimates for Brazil production. Then, we present the third part of our discussion on cyber threats in agriculture with FBI Supervisory Intelligence Analyst Wade Greening. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, we learn about efforts to get U.S. red meat in more at-home meal kits in Korea, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz has the second part of his three-part series on planter prep. This week, he discusses gauge wheels. The episode also features the music of Clarksville Creative Sound recording artist Ariel Franz.
Timestamps
Intro and news: 0:00
Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:43
Dr. Darcy Telenko, Purdue University: 6:02
Joe Janzen, University of Illinois: 7:35
Wade Greening, Federal Bureau of Investigation: 10:22
Dan Halstrom and Jihae Yang, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 22:02
Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 24:19
Ariel Franz: 25:43

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 begins a three-part series on planter maintenance. The episode also features the music of Jadyn Rylee.
 Timestamps
Intro and news: 0:00
Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:07
Wade Greening, FBI: 6:26
Dr. Beth Thompson, South Dakota State Veterinarian: 22:46
Bernt Nelson, American Farm Bureau Federation: 25:43
Eric Winans, Brandt: 27:19
Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 30:25
Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 32:21
Jadyn Rylee: 33:48

On this episode, experts from the FBI and the National Counterterrorism Center discuss cybersecurity threats to the agriculture industry. We check in with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Hunter Ihrman to learn about this week’s NCBA Legislative Conference on Capitol Hill in “Beltway Beef,” and in our “Meat Monitor” segment, we learn about the U.S. Meat Export Federation’s efforts to educate consumers in Central America on the benefits of U.S. pork. In “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz discusses the importance of following the proper bolt tightening sequence on your farm equipment. The episode also features the latest song from Alex Miller, “My Daddy’s Dad.”
Timestamps
Intro/news: 0:00
Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:41
Cybersecurity in agriculture discussion: 6:00
Hunter Ihrman, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: 26:13
Lucia Ruano, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 35:04
Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 37:43
Alex Miller: 39:10

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, Steve Markwardt.
Timestamps
Intro and news: 0:00
Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:54
Jacob Mendoza, Kubota: 6:13
Hunter Ihrman, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: 12:08
Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 26:16
Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 28:46
Steve Markwardt: 30:20

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.
Timestamps 
Intro and news: 0:00
Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:42
Casey Mack and Leo Bose, Case IH: 6:01
Hunter Ihrman, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: 16:16
Dave Juday, The Juday Group: 24:26
Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 26:55
Anita Mackey: 28:19