Fastline Fast Track

Ray Atkinson of the American Farm Bureau Federation and Illinois Farmer Connie Gyorr discuss the opioid crisis on the farm. Chris Galen of the National Milk Producers Federation talks about the new DAIRY PRIDE Act, and Farm Bureau’s Emily Buckman discusses the American Connection Project for rural broadband. Emily Solis with the Animal Agriculture Alliance provides details about the Animal Agriculture Alliance Summit. The episode also features the music of former American Idol contestant, Alison Elena.

Time stamps

Ray Atkinson (American Farm Bureau Federation) and Connie Gyorr (Marissa’s Purpose): 1:28

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 18:33

Chris Galen, National Milk Producers Federation: 19:03

Emily Buckman, American Farm Bureau Federation: 22:06

Emily Solis, Animal Agriculture Alliance: 23:52

World Ag Expo advertisement: 24:57

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 25:26

Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 31:59

Alison Elena: 33:24

On this episode, we hear about a rebound in the pork market after a tumultuous 2020. We also hear why now might be a good time to consider planting sunflowers. Potato growers raise concerns about Mexico’s USMCA obligations, EPA head says no imminent changes coming to waterway rules and the USDA’s National Agricultural Classification survey is coming. Daryl Theis from CLAAS talks about the fuel efficiency of the manufacturer’s equipment and a sweepstakes that aims to put money back into the pocket of one lucky producer. Jesse Allen discusses a bullish week in the grain markets and Ray Bohacz talks battery acid in this week’s “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of traditional country music singer/songwriter Dave Wilbert, as well as a tribute to traditional country star Dawn Anita.

Time stamps

Dawn Anita dedication: 1:28

Pork outlook with Dr. Scott Brown, University of Missouri: 2:48

USMCA troubles with Mark Szymanski, National Potato Council: 4:48

Sunflower market potential with Karl Esping, National Sunflower Association: 5:57

Waterway rules and USDA survey: 8:30

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 10:16

Daryl Theis, CLAAS: 10:47

World Ag Expo advertisement: 16:16

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 16:45

Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 22:59

Dave Wilbert: 24:19

Dawn Anita tribute/outro: 1:13:43

On this episode, Tom Vilsack is sworn in to reprise his role as U.S. ag secretary, Sen. Chuck Grassley says much work remains for ethanol after EPA sides with 10th Circuit and former USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Gregg Doud talks about the future of U.S. ag exports. CME Group’s Erik Norland and Blu Putnam discuss the biggest market influencers of 2021 and Troy Hadrick of the Certified Agriculture Dealerships provides an update on the Ag Pack program. Jesse Allen has a Market Talk update and Ray Bohacz has another installment of “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of Kirstie Kraus.

Time stamps

Tom Vilsack news: 1:28

Sen. Chuck Grassley: 245

Gregg Doud: 4:32

Erik Norland and Blu Putnam, CME: 6:26

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 9:43

Troy Hadrick, Certified Agriculture Dealership Program: 10:13

World Ag Expo advertisement: 17:37

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 18:05

Ray Bohacz, Bushels and Cents: 24:56

Kirstie Kraus, 26:20

On this episode, pork producer delegates convene for the National Pork Industry Forum, watching dairy production for signs of trouble and weed control with North Dakota State’s Dr. Joe Ikley. Learn about new lubricants from Case IH and hear about ag innovation from UPL’s Craig Brekkas and in-furrow protection from Lynn Justesen. Jesse Allen has a Market Talk Update and Ray Bohacz has another installment of “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of traditional country music star Dawn Anita, the aunt of the late country music superstar, Joe Diffie.

Time stamps

Bryan Humphreys, National Pork Board: 1:28

Bryan Doherty, Total Farm Marketing (dairy outlook): 3:36

Dr. Joe Ikley, North Dakota State University: 5:57

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 9:11

Joe Vonk, Case IH: 9:41

World Ag Expo advertisement: 15:11

Craig Brekkas, UPL: 15:40

Lynn Justesen, UPL: 28:25

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 36:00

Ray Bohacz, Bushels and Cents: 42:18

Dawn Anita: 43:38

On this episode, Don Schiefelbein discusses some of the key issues facing cattle producers in 2021, we hear about FFA Week from Kristy Meyer of the National FFA Organization, we provide details about Tom Vilsack’s upcoming U.S. Ag Secretary confirmation vote and ag consultant and North American Ag Spotlight host Chrissy Wozniak discusses how ag manufacturers can market their business through the pandemic to come out stronger on the other side. Jesse Allen has a Market Talk update and Ray Bohacz has another installment of “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of Richard Lynch.

Time stamps

Don Schiefelbein, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: 1:29

Chandler Equipment advertisement: 22:04

Kristy Meyer, National FFA Organization: 22:34

Tom Vilsack hearing news: 25:22

World Ag Expo advertisement: 26:20

Chrissy Wozniak, North American Ag Spotlight: 26:49

Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 1:01

Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 1:06

Richard Lynch: 1:08