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Fastline Fast Track

112 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings

Fastline Fast Track features agriculture industry newsmakers discussing hot-button issues and the latest in farming equipment and trends that affect farmers from coast to coast, as reported by our Fastline, Big Ag and Pink Tractor publications.The podcast also features "The Legends Stage," a segment presented by the Ernest Tubb Record Shop, featuring up-and-coming and legendary country music artists.

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Ep. 58: Farm pest control, hail detection, ag innovation, the music of Thomas Gabriel

June 12, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 161 MB

In this episode, we talk with Dan Schweers of A1 Mist Sprayers, Ponca, Nebraska, about controlling insects and other pests on the farm. We also talk with Damon Johnson of Farmers Edge about the company’s hail detection system, and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and SVG Ventures co-founder and CEO John Hartnett talk about the need for public-private collaborations to foster innovation in agriculture. We also have a conversation with, and feature the music of, singer/songwriter Thomas...

Ep. 57: Hay season, Kolt Barber's American Cowboy Showdown, the music of Cathy Jewell

June 05, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 148 MB

On this episode we talk hay season and hay tools with Brad Stout and Mark Jansen of ACI Distributors and John Biggins and David O’Toole of McHale. We also talk with country artist Kolt Barber about his American Cowboy Challenge and partnership with Rockin’ K Rodeo and the International Professional Rodeo Association. The episode also features the music of Texas-based country music artist Cathy Jewell, who also owns KSSL-FM in Slaton, Texas. You can find her music at cathyjewell.hearnow.com.

Ep. 56: Puck buys U.S. Coupling, the dairy industry navigates COVID-19, the music of Sam L. Smith

May 29, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 89 MB

In this episode we talk with Jeremy Puck, President and CEO of Manning, Iowa-based Puck Enterprises Inc., about the liquid handling equipment and hose manufacturer’s purchase of Dothan, Alabama-based U.S. Coupling. We hear from Tom Gallagher, CEO of Dairy Management Inc. and Tom Vilsack President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council about finding new opportunities for U.S. Dairy Products. We also hear from Chris Galen of the National Milk Producers Federation, about how the Coronavirus F...

Ep. 55 Coronavirus aid for farmers, a Memorial Day conversation with Ryan Weaver

May 22, 2020 16:00 - 44 minutes - 105 MB

This episode features details of the $19 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) for farmers, ranchers and consumers, with comments from President Donald Trump, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. The special Memorial Day episode also features a conversation with, and the music of, country music singer/songwriter Ryan Weaver, a 20-year U.S. Army veteran, the patriotic voice of Professional Bull Riders (PBR) and a memb...

EP. 54: Lesley Kelly on mental health, Dakota Bio takes root, USDA spring planting update, the music of Bobby Marquez

May 15, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 145 MB

In this episode, farmer/mental health advocate/blogger/“What the Farm” podcast co-host Lesley Kelly talks about mental health on the farm and a partnership she has with Corteva to provide resources to people in need of help; Steve Vistad, vice president of sales for Minnesota-based DakotaBio talks about how his company is using advancements in biotechnology and beneficial organisms to help farmers increase yields and improve soil health; and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides a spring p...

Ep. 53: Students shine despite COVID-19, pork industry challenged, Dodge Ram targets ag, the music of Rich Price

May 08, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MB

In this episode, Purdue University student Grace Hasler talks about winning the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers Virtual Collegiate Discussion Meet and Hartford, Wisconsin, high school student and FFA member Ally Loosen discusses the Corona Kicker virtual livestock show she created. Hear how the pork industry is trying to navigate COVID-19 situation, and Lyle Orwig talks about the Dodge Ram Agriculture AGPack program. The episode also features the music of The Singing...

Ep. 52: FFA coping with COVID-19, spring equipment prep, the music of Alex Schofield

May 01, 2020 15:23 - 58 minutes - 135 MB

On this episode, National FFA Organization’s Christine White discusses how COVID-19 has affected the organization. Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association talks about President Trump’s move to keep meat-packing plants open, Ambassador Robert Lighthizer gives an update on USMCA, Kenneth Unruh of Kenneth’s Sales & Service, Lewis, Kansas, talks spring equipment prep and Trevor McKeeman provides an update on HitchPin. The episode also features the music of Alex Schofield, live fr...

Ep 51: Avoiding spring planting pitfalls, manufacturing during COVID-19, the music of Dennis Stroughmatt (Part 2)

April 24, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 216 MB

Episode 51 features Precision Planting Agronomist Jason Webster sharing tips on avoiding spring planting pitfalls. Kip Eideberg of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers talks about how manufacturers are navigating COVID-19, U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue shares details of the feds’ $19 billion aid package for farmers, Michigan farmer Nathan Engelhard talks about his farming operation, Florence Becot of the National Farm Medicine Center discusses a lack of health insurance in rural Ameri...

Ep. 50: John Deere aids health care workers, meat producers navigate COVID-19, the music of Dennis Stroughmatt

April 17, 2020 16:00 - 56 minutes - 131 MB

In Episode 50, David Ottavianelli talks about how John Deere has shifted from making planters to producing face shields for health care workers and Julie Anna Potts of the North American Meat Institute discusses how pandemic-tested meat producers are faring. The episode also features the music of Hall of Fame honky-tonk-Creole-swing fiddler Dennis Stroughmatt, who just released a new album, “Same Old Me: An Homage to Ray Price and the Cherokee Cowboys.”

John Deere aids health care workers, meat producers navigate COVID-19, the music of Dennis Stroughmatt

April 17, 2020 16:00 - 56 minutes - 131 MB

In Episode 50, David Ottavianelli talks about how John Deere has shifted from making planters to producing face shields for health care workers and Julie Anna Potts of the North American Meat Institute discusses how pandemic-tested meat producers are faring. The episode also features the music of Hall of Fame honky-tonk-Creole-swing fiddler Dennis Stroughmatt, who just released a new album, “Same Old Me: An Homage to Ray Price and the Cherokee Cowboys.”

Ep. 49: Rural Health Care and COVID-19, Chat with an implement dealer, USDA reaches out, the music of Dawn Anita

April 10, 2020 16:00 - 50 minutes - 95.1 MB

Episode 49 features a discussion on the state of rural health care in light of COVID-19. Hear from Allan Morgan, CEO, National Rural Health Association, and Beth O’Connor, Executive Director, Virginia Rural Health Association. The episode also features Glenn Pfeif, owner, G&M Implement Inc., Greeley, Colorado, talking about what business looks like during a pandemic. U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue and Undersecretary Brandon Lipps talk about what the USDA is doing to provide nutritious food t...

Ep. 48: COVID-19 and Agriculture: The demand for wheat, milk dumping, H-2A changes, the music of Justin Dukes

April 03, 2020 16:00 - 53 minutes - 99.7 MB

This episode features U.S. Wheat Associates Vice President of Communications Steve Mercer talking about international wheat prices and demand in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a conversation with Midwest Farm Report’s Pam Jahnke about milk dumping by Wisconsin dairies, and Jahnke’s conversation with Wisconsin Ag Secretary Randy Romanski. It also features American Farm Bureau Federation Congressional Relations Director Allison Crittenden talking about important updates to the H-2A...

Ep. 47: COVID-19 affecting farm labor, ag economist David Widmar, the music of Bobby Tomberlin

March 27, 2020 16:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MB

Episode 47 features American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, Arizona farmer John Boelts and South Carolina farmer Chalmers Carr discussing the need for temporary farm workers to be cleared to enter America from Mexico under the H-2A visa program despite a Coronavirus-related State Department halt of visa applications in Mexico. The episode also features ag economist David Widmar discussing COVID-19's short- and long-term impact on the ag economy, as well as the music of Bobby ...

Ep. 46: How the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting agriculture; the music of Kalsey Kulyk

March 20, 2020 14:49 - 1 hour - 120 MB

This episode features coverage of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic from an agricultural prospective, with interviews with American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, Chief Economist Dr. John Newton and Director of Congressional Relations R.J. Karney. It also features U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue and 3i Farm Show Director Eddie Estes. Also included is the music of Kalsey Kulyk, from Hank Snow's Rainbow Ranch in Madison, Tennessee, presented by the Ernest Tubb Record Shop, Nas...

Ep. 45: More from Commodity Classic, National Farm Machinery Show, the music of Cody Wickline

March 13, 2020 17:00 - 58 minutes - 82.5 MB

This episode includes interviews conducted at Commodity Classic 2020 and the National Farm Machinery Show. Included are interviews with Kris Kinnaird, Farmers Edge; Zach Johnson, Millennial Farmer; Maddy Buxton, YouTube; Deborah Cole, Kansas State University; Ted Gregg, Bush Hog; Wade Simon, Lock Jawz. It also features the music of former Voice contestant Cody Wickline from Hank Snow's Rainbow Ranch in Madison, Tennessee, presented by the Ernest Tubb Record Shop.  

Ep. 44 Commodity Classic 2020, Sonny Perdue, David Hula, the music of Richard Lynch

March 06, 2020 18:00 - 51 minutes - 73.1 MB

This episode features interviews conducted at Commodity Classic 2020, Feb. 27-29, in San Antonio, Texas. It includes U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue, National Corn Yield Champion, Corn Warriors Season 3 winner and world record holder David Hula and Michael Musselman with Low Mu Tech. It also features Deutz Fahr's Andrew Winkels and Needham Ag's Phil Needham from the National Farm Machinery Show. The episode also features the music of Richard Lynch, live from Hank Snow's Rainbow Ranch in Madis...

Ep. 43: National Farm Machinery Show 2020 Part 3, the music of Teea Goans

February 28, 2020 18:00 - 58 minutes - 82.9 MB

This episode features interviews conducted at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky, with representatives from John Deere dealer AHW LLC, Discount Hose, S. Houle, Horsch, Schaeffer Lubricants and AgSafe. It also features the music of Teea Goans, live from Hank Snow's Rainbow Ranch in Madison, Tennessee, presented by the Ernest Tubb Record Shop, Nashville, Tennessee. 

Ep. 42: National Farm Machinery Show 2020 Part 2, the music of Darin and Brooke Aldridge

February 21, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MB

On this episode, we travel to the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky. We talk to John Deere about a new planter, S.I. Distributing about a new soy-based powder lubricant, Landoll about a new vertical tillage tool, Bestway Ag about a new sprayer, Cenex about their line of lubricants and Martin-Till about a new closing wheel. We roll out our new "Straight From The Farmer's Mouth" segment in which we hear farmers talk about what they like about the Fastline print catalog, and ...

Ep. 41: National Farm Machinery Show, New Holland, Case IH, Power EQ, the music of Lockeland

February 14, 2020 18:00 - 44 minutes - 83.4 MB

On this episode, representatives of New Holland and Case IH talk new product rollouts at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky. We also learn about Power EQ farm equipment inventory management and evaluation software. The episode also features the music of Lockeland, live from Hank Snow's Rainbow Ranch in Madison, Tennessee, presented by the Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville.

Ep. 41: National Farm Machinery Show 2020 Part 1, New Holland, Case IH, Power EQ, the music of Lockeland

February 14, 2020 18:00 - 44 minutes - 83.4 MB

On this episode, representatives of New Holland and Case IH talk new product rollouts at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky. We also learn about Power EQ farm equipment inventory management and evaluation software. The episode also features the music of Lockeland, live from Hank Snow's Rainbow Ranch in Madison, Tennessee, presented by the Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville.

Ep. 40: National Farm Machinery Show, World Ag Expo previews, 'Silo' update, the music of Karen Waldrup

February 07, 2020 18:13 - 1 hour - 95.4 MB

On this episode we visit with David Beck, President and CEO of Kentucky Venues, to preview the National Farm Machinery Show and the Championship Tractor Pull, which will be held Feb. 12-15, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. We also speak Jennifer Fawkes, marketing manager of the World Ag Expo, which will be held Feb. 12-14, at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California. We also talk with Sam Goldberg, producer of the film "Silo," and hear from emerging country star Ka...

Ep. 40: National Farm Machinery Show, World Ag Expo previews, 'Silo' update, the music of Karen Waldrup

February 07, 2020 18:13

On this episode we visit with David Beck, President and CEO of Kentucky Venues, to preview the National Farm Machinery Show and the Championship Tractor Pull, which will be held Feb. 12-15, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. We also speak Jennifer Fawkes, marketing manager of the World Ag Expo, which will be held Feb. 12-14, at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California. We also talk with Sam Goldberg, producer of the film "Silo," and hear from emerging country star Ka...

Ep. 39: Sonny Perdue from Rome, mental health on the farm, the music of Paul Bogart

January 31, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 96.3 MB

Episode 39 is the second part in a two-part series from the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention and Trade Show in Austin, Texas. It features U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue talking about his trade mission to the EU, President Trump talking USMCA, Behavioral Health Consultant Adrienne DeSutter discussing mental health on the farm, USDA NASS' Joe Parsons explaining ag data collection, AGI's Jeff Watson discussing AGI SureTrack, Devin Cain talking about the Belmont County, Ohio, Farm Bure...

Ep. 38: American Farm Bureau Federation 2020 Convention with President Donald Trump, The Music of Clare Dunn

January 24, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 93.8 MB

The episode includes excerpts from President Donald Trump's address to the 101st American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Austin, Texas. It also includes analysis from Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap. Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller and American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Scott VanderWal also join host Brent Adams. Featured is the music of country star Clare Dunn, live from Hank Snow's Rainbow Ranch in Madison, Tennessee, presented by the Ernest Tubb Re...

Ep. 37: American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, Dillon Carmichael

January 17, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB

On this episode, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall gives his outlook for the ag industry in 2020 and previews the organization's national convention and trade show, held Jan. 17-22 in Austin, Texas. The program also visits the Fort Wayne (Indiana) Farm Show and talks with show director Fred Cline, Nate Perry of Huntington University and Beacon Credit Union Ag Group Chief Lending Officer Todd Beehler about things farmers should consider when seeking ag financing. We also ...

Ep. 36: John Deere, Case IH, dealing with soil compaction, National Bison Association, the music of Jimmy Bowen

January 10, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes - 62.5 MB

Farm equipment manufacturers John Deere and Case IH talk about new products and we discuss soil compaction. We also talk with Dick Gehring of the National Bison Association, and hear the music of bluegrass star Jimmy Bowen, live from the Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville. 

Ep. 36, John Deere, Case IH, dealing with soil compaction, National Bison Association, the music of Jimmy Bowen

January 10, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes - 62.5 MB

Farm equipment manufacturers John Deere and Case IH talk about new products and we discuss soil impaction. We also talk with Dick Gehring of the National Bison Association, and hear the music of bluegrass star Jimmy Bowen, live from the Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville. 

Ep. 35: Ag economist David Widmar, Tom Vilsack talks dairy exports, the music of Cagney Frizzell

January 03, 2020 18:00 - 58 minutes - 82.3 MB

The first-anniversary edition of Fastline Fast Track features agriculture economist David Widmar of Agricultural Economic Insights taking a look back at the year that was in 2019 and discussing the state of the ag economy heading into 2020. We also hear from U.S. Dairy Export Council President and CEO and former U.S. Ag Secretary, Tom Vilsack about the council's efforts to promote U.S. dairy abroad. The episode also features music from rising honky-tonk star Cagney Frizzell, the nephew of co...

Ep. 34: Nebraska Power Farming Show Pt. 2 featuring hemp talk, Timpte, the music of Rusty Williams

December 27, 2019 18:00 - 51 minutes - 97.5 MB

Episode 34 from the Nebraska Power Farming Show features representatives of the Nebraska Hemp Industries Association, Timpte, SiDump'r, L&D Ag Service, A1 Mist Sprayers and Norwood Sales Inc. it also features the music of Rusty Williams from the Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville, Tennessee.

Ep. 33: Nebraska Power Farming Show; Music of J Edwards

December 20, 2019 18:00 - 41 minutes - 59.8 MB

Episode 33 is the first in a two-part series featuring conversations with exhibitors at the Nebraska Power Farming Show, held Dec. 10-12, 2019, at the Lancaster Events Center in Lincoln. Included are interviews with representatives of Heartland Ag Systems, Butler Ag Equipment, HydraBed, Bill's Volume Sales and Service and Purdue University. Also featured is the music of J Edwards from the Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville, Tennessee.

Ep. 32: National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Corteva, Nutrien Ag Solutions, the music of Stephanie Nash

December 13, 2019 18:00 - 39 minutes - 72.6 MB

Episode 32 features a discussion on hot-button trade issues with Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. It also features a discussion on land and pasture management with Corteva, crop inputs with Nutrien Ag Solutions and feature the music of Stephanie Nash from the Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville. 

Ep. 31: John Deere and DataConnect, rural broadband, CHS Lubricants/Cenex, Firestone Ag and the music of Tim Bolo

December 06, 2019 18:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MB

On Episode 31 of the podcast we talk with Jennifer Badding with John Deere about the manufacturer's participation in DataConnect cloud-to-cloud machine data sharing service. We also speak with USDA Rural Development Administrator Chad Rupe about the USDA's ReConnect Pilot Program, Erin Wroge about new products and cold weather tips from CHS Lubricants/Cenex and Matt Frank with Firestone Ag about new tire innovations for the farm, as well as tips to prepare farm equipment tires for winter. Th...

Ep 30: Mahindra, Farm Bureau's Veronica Nigh, Versatile, Jeff Coffey, Scott Southworth, Music of Kolt Barber

November 29, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB

On this episode we talk with Ryan Pearcy of Mahindra USA about the company's push to gain market share in the United States. We also talk with American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Veronica Nigh about pressing trade issues heading into 2020, and we talk new products with Adam Reid from equipment manufacturer Versatile. We also feature Christmas music from country artist Scott Southworth and former Chicago band member Jeff Coffey, and traditional country music from Kolt Barber from the Er...

Ep. 29: NAFB Convention: Sonny Perdue, Ted McKinney, Mahindra's Viren Popli, Orion Samuelson, music of Bobby Tomberlin

November 22, 2019 15:41 - 59 minutes - 84.7 MB

Episode 29 features interviews conducted at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention in Kansas City Nov. 13-15, 2019. Included are interviews with U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue, USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney, Mahindra North America President and CEO Viren Popli, Hall of Fame ag broadcaster Orion Samuelson and the music of acclaimed country music singer/songwriter Bobby Tomberlin from the Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville, Tenn...

Ep. 28: U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue talks Mexico; UGA's Anna Schyett, All States Ag Parts, Music of Cody Ikerd

November 15, 2019 18:00 - 53 minutes - 76.6 MB

On Episode 28 of Fastline Fast Track we hear from U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue about his trade mission to Mexico and his thoughts on USMCA, MFP payments and the USDA budget. We hear from Anna Schyett, the dean of the School of Social Work at the University of Georgia about mental health on the farm, we talk preparing tractors for winter or for sale with Terry Burkart of All States Ag Parts, and we hear the music of Cody Ikerd, from the Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville, Tennessee.

Ep. 27: Kinze Manufacturing, the value of university extension programs, music of James Dupre

November 08, 2019 20:51 - 55 minutes - 79.4 MB

On Episode 27 of Fastline Fast Track, presented by Kinze Manufacturing, we talk with Brad Niensteadt of Kinze about the company's new planter technologies. We also talk about the value of university extension programs with representatives of the University of Georgia, the University of Florida, Clemson University and North Carolina State University. The episode also features an interview with, and the music of, James Dupre, from the Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville, Tennessee. James appe...

Ep. 26: Planning for 2020 with Case IH, Southeastern Ag Schools, music of Erin Enderlin

November 01, 2019 16:57 - 1 hour - 93.1 MB

On Episode 26 of Fastline Fast Track, Bill Weber and Leo Bose of Case IH talk about things producers should consider when planning for 2020. We also talk with representatives from the University of Georgia, the University of Florida, Clemson University, Auburn University and Fort Valley State University about their programs and things prospective students should consider when choosing an ag education. We also present an interview with, and the music of, Erin Enderlin, live from the Ernest Tu...

Ep. 25: Sunbelt Ag Expo 2, music of Scott Southworth from the Ernest Tubb Record Shop

October 25, 2019 19:12 - 32 minutes - 47.7 MB

Episode 25 of Fastline Fast Track features more interviews from Sunbelt Ag Expo 2019, held Oct. 15-17 in Moultrie, Georgia. Featured are Adam Verner from Elite Ag, Greg Spooner from Specialty Sales, Michael Sosebee from Chandler Manufacturing Co., Scott Black with Cadman Power Equipment and Billy Black with High Tech Equipment Sales. The episode also features an interview with Woody Woodell of Anna, Ohio-based Fertilizer Dealer Supply, and revisits the music of honky-tonk hero Scott Southwor...

Ep. 24: Sunbelt Ag Expo, Sonny Perdue, fall weather conditions, Farm Science Review, music of Erik Stucky

October 21, 2019 19:16 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MB

Episode 24 of Fastline Fast Track includes early interviews from Sunbelt Ag Expo 2019, held Oct. 15-17 in Moultrie, Georgia. On the program are U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue; Rodney Walker with Alabama Gooseneck Sales; Zeke Hembree with ABI Irrigation and Steve Crouch with Newton Crouch Inc. The episode also features interviews with Terry Burkart with All-States Ag Parts and Ben Johnson with Farmers Edge. Episode 24 also includes interviews with Alex Johnson, Beck's Hybrids; Don Frisbie, Ku...

Ep. 23: Sunbelt Ag Expo preview, Farm Science Review cont'd, Mary Kutter

October 10, 2019 20:02 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

In Episode 23 of the podcast, we talk with Chip Blalock, executive director of the Sunbelt Ag Expo, Moultrie, Georgia, about the 2019 show, which will be held Oct. 15-17. We also talk Nashville recording artist Kolt Barber, get an update on the Wheelman autosteer product from AgJunction and we revisit Farm Science Review 2019 with representatives of Copperhead Ag, PWR EZ, FuelPro Fuel Trailers and Seed Genetics Direct. We also present the music of Mary Kutter, live from the Ernest Tubb Recor...

Ep. 22: Farm Science Review: Accord Financial, Rowland Truck and Equipment, Integrated Ag Services, Homan Inc., J.D. Shelburne and Dustin Collins

October 03, 2019 18:57 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MB

On Episode 22, we continue our interviews from Farm Science Review 2019, held Sept. 17-19 in London, Ohio. At the show, put on by The Ohio State University, we talk with representatives from Accord Financial, Rowland Truck and Equipment, Integrated Ag Services and Homan Inc. We also flash back to performances from J.D. Shelburne and Dustin Collins, recorded in early 2019 at the Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville, Tennessee.

Ep. 21: Farm Science Review, John Deere 6M, waterway management, Lucas Hoge

September 25, 2019 20:59 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Episode 21 of Fastline Fast Track features interviews from Farm Science Review, presented by The Ohio State University, Sept. 17-19, in London, Ohio. Included are representatives of John Deere, DragoTec, Bestway Ag, Martin-Till, Bane-Welker Equipment and Hurricane Ditcher. The episode also features interviews with show manager Nick Zachrich, World Ag Expo marketing manager Jennifer Fawkes and Ohio ag mechanics teacher Brad White. The episode also features the music of Lucas Hoge, live from t...

Ep. 20: Farm Science Review, Farm Progress Show, Brandon Maddox

September 13, 2019 18:54 - 1 hour - 95.4 MB

On Episode 20 of Fastline Fast Track we preview the Farm Science Review show in Ohio with show manager Nick Zachrich. We also feature All-States Ag Parts and have interviews with representatives of Big Iron auctions, CLAAS, Nutrien Ag Solutions and Demco from Farm Progress Show 2019. We also talk with Jeremy Holm, a star of the movie "Silo," and we talk with country music stars Kolt Barber and Brandon Maddox, who performs from the Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville, Tennessee.

Ep. 19: Farm Progress Show 2019: Case IH talks harvest, Kim Schmidt talks equipment trends, Sonny Perdue talks trade, music of Hawkshaw Hawkins Jr.

August 30, 2019 19:44 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MB

In Episode 19, Case IH's Ryan Blasiak talks about harvest season, Kim Schmidt, executive editor of Farm Equipment Magazine talks equipment trends, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue talks trade and other topics, and we hear the music of Hawkshaw Hawkins Jr., live from the Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville, Tennessee.

Ep. 18: Farm Progress Show Preview with Kinze, Case IH

August 22, 2019 19:41 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MB

Episode 18 of Fastline Fast Track is a special Farm Progress Show preview edition, spotlighting the annual Farm Progress Show, which will be held Tuesday, Aug. 27-Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Decatur, Illinois. Featured on the show is Matt Jungmann, National Events Manger for the Farm Progress Show, Justin Render with Kinze Manufacturing, Leo Bose with Case IH, and rising country music star Kolt Barber, who launches his new "Out on the Farm With Kolt" segment. It also features music from John...

Ep. 17: John Deere tech training, Precision Planting, John Schneider

August 15, 2019 12:53 - 1 hour - 158 MB

In Episode 17 of Fastline Fast Track, Grant Suhre of John Deere talks about the company's launch of a U.S. Department of Labor-approved program that will establish training partnerships aimed at curbing a shortage of equipment technicians. We also visit Precision Planting's Precision Technology Institute Farm in Pontiac, Illinois, and we bring you the music of "Dukes of Hazzard," Smallville" and "The Haves and The Have Nots" actor and country music singer John Schneider, presented by the Ern...

Ep. 16: New Holland, Farmers Edge, Conservis and music from Josh Gallagher

August 01, 2019 23:39 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

Episode 16 of the AAEA Ag Communicators Network 2019 Podcast of the Year features interviews from Ag Media Summit 2019 in Minneapolis. Hear from New Holland, Farmers Edge and Conservis. We also bring you the music of Josh Gallagher, who competed for Team Adam on Season 11 of NBC's "The Voice."

Ep. 15: Farm Bureau's R.J. Karney talks broadband, Farm collectibles with Joe Poe, The Bennett Hall Band

July 18, 2019 17:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MB

On Episode 15 of Fastline Fast Track, R.J. Karney, the Director of Congressional Relations for the American Farm Bureau Federation, talks about Farm Bureau's efforts to persuade Congress to allocate resources for rural broadband initiatives. Also, Indiana-based picker Joe Poe talks about the red-hot farm collectibles market and we feature music from The Bennett Hall Band, from the legendary Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Ep. 14: Hemp with Mitch McConnell and Sonny Perdue, Puck at 40, Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers

July 04, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 99.2 MB

On Episode 14 of Fastline Fast Track we talk about the growing hemp industry with U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. We talk with Ben and Jeremy Puck about Puck Enterprises at 40, and we bring you the music of Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers, presented by the Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Ep. 13: A visit to Kubota, ag economy insights, National Dairy Month, the music of Payton Taylor

June 20, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 143 MB

In Episode 13 of Fastline Fast Track we talk with David Coffin, Martin Carrier and Todd Stucke of Kubota Tractor Corporation about the company's entry into high-horsepower tractors and the benefits of the new Kubota Ranch in Texas. We talk with ag economist David Widmar about the ag economy heading into the second half of 2019, and tell you about Isaac Nelson, a student at the University of Minnesota and a rising star in the dairy industry. Then we take you to the legendary Ernest Tubb Recor...