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
07/19/24 • 30 min
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 their herds, and BidOnBeef.com represents a new way to buy and sell beef. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, Jim Douglas discusses how the beef industry is benefitting from U.S. soybeans and vice versa. In “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz talks about warning signs for possible automatic transmission fuid failure. The episode also features the music of J.D. Shelburne.
Timestamps
Intro and news: 0:00
Ben Nelson: 6:02
Catherine DeLong, Iowa State University Extension: 7:48
Greg McBride, Allendale: 9:50
Vince Peterson, U.S. Wheat Associates: 13:16
Chris Clark, Iowa State University Extension: 15:28
Amanda Radke, BidOnBeef.com: 17:05
Jim Douglas, United Soybean Board: 21:40
Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 23:39
J.D. Shelburne: 25:16
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 their herds, and BidOnBeef.com represents a new way to buy and sell beef. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, Jim Douglas discusses how the beef industry is benefitting from U.S. soybeans and vice versa. In “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz talks about warning signs for possible automatic transmission fuid failure. The episode also features the music of J.D. Shelburne.
Timestamps
Intro and news: 0:00
Ben Nelson: 6:02
Catherine DeLong, Iowa State University Extension: 7:48
Greg McBride, Allendale: 9:50
Vince Peterson, U.S. Wheat Associates: 13:16
Chris Clark, Iowa State University Extension: 15:28
Amanda Radke, BidOnBeef.com: 17:05
Jim Douglas, United Soybean Board: 21:40
Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 23:39
J.D. Shelburne: 25:16
Previous Episode
Ep. 140: Tackling corn rootworm and tar spot, examining HPAI in Colorado, new federal milk marketing orders, the music of Bobby Mackey
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 radiator inspections. The episode also features the music of Bobby Mackey.
Timestamps
Intro and news: 0:00
Nick Seiter, University of Illinois: 5:43
Nick Frederking, Agrigold: 9:53
Dr. Maggie Baldwin, Colorado State Veterinarian: 12:49
Farm Bill (Various): 14:26
Roger Cryan, American Farm Bureau Federation: 16:05
Kathleen Wolfley, Ever.Ag: 17:58
Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse: 20:46
Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 22:20
Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 24:45
Bobby Mackey: 26:14
Next Episode
Ep. 142: Biologicals 101, Chinese-made drones could be shut down on the farm, the music of Paige King Johnson
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 about the U.S. Red Meat Export Federation’s efforts to expand red meat exports to Canada, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz offers some valuable information for pressure washer users. The episode also features the music of Paige King Johnson.
Timestamps
Intro and news: 0:00
Jacob Parnell, Biome Makers: 6:17
Ben Brown, University of Missouri: 10:38
Joe Gilson, American Farm Bureau Federation: 11:31
Arthur Erickson, Hylio: 13:26
Hunter Ihrman, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: 17:00
Courtney Heller, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 28:12
Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 31:06
Paige King Johnson: 32:34
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