Plowtalk

Episode 150 - 2023 Year End Review

This episode, Tyler Wilson hosts President Jason Bane, Director of Product Support Kyle Bailey, and General Manager Scott Raber to discuss the 2023 successes as well as 2024 goals. 

Episode 149 - Farmall's 100 Year Legacy

There's no doubt that 'Farmall' is a household name accross the nation. Even those who run green recognize the brand as an icon in the tractor revolution of the past century. This episode, we speak with several International Harvester enthusiasts who love the Farmall brand and the tractors it represents. Enjoy as we discuss some of the significant markers in the brand's history and share a few anecdotes along the way. Thanks for listening!

Episode 148 - Phil & Jason Bane Origin Stories

Phil and Jason Bane have a combined 80+ years invested in Bane-Welker Equipment. From working as mechanics and salemen, to jumping into accounting and IT, to their current roles as CEO and President they've put in the time to understand all facets of the company. This episode, we hear from each of them as they describe their own early years with the business, share memorable stories of working in different departments, and what they suggest to others looking to progress. Thanks for listening!

Episode 147 - AFS Roundtable: Solutions, Products, and Preparation for Harvest 2023

This episode features 4 members of Bane-Welker's Precision team along with Co-Alliance agronomist Darren Wiatt. They discuss the simple checklists farmers should go through to better prepare for harvest and how harvest procedures directly effect the following planting season. As we all have experienced, technology continues to change the landscape of agriculture, and as a result it has also changed the nature of dealership/agronomist/farmer relationships. Hear how dealerships like Bane-Wel...

Episode 146 - Indiana FFA

This episode we talk Indiana FFA. 

Episode 145 - Ohio FFA

With State Convention this week, we had on two of Ohio's finest to represent and discuss all things FFA. 

Episode 144 - Get Peace of Mind: Specialized Inspection Program and Productivity Plus with Foo Wolf and Margaret Sennett

This episode Foo wolf and Margaret Sennett of Bane-Welker's service and finance teams give some great insights into the Specialized Inspection Program (SIP), and discuss some great offers with the CNHI Productivity Plus card. 

Episode 143 - Advanced Agrilytics

This episode we hear again from Advanced Agrilytics. We first spoke with Aaron Gault all the way back in 2019 on episode 23: https://plowtalk.libsyn.com/episode-23-aaron-gault-of-advanced-agrilytics  This time we hear from precision agronomist, Jason Greve, and talk about what separates Advanced Agrilytics from other agronomy services, general outlook for farmer challenges in the coming seasons, and how data is handled once gathered. 

Episode 142 - Technician Student Sponsorship Programs & Internship Opportunities

This episode we hear from previous interns and sponsored service technicians who now hold fulltime positions with Bane-Welker. Hear about their experiences, what they learned from their days as interns, and why they chose to stick with Bane-Welker Equipment. 

Episode 141 - CapstanAG with Tim Grigsby

This episode, join Matthew Bane as he interviews Tim Grigsby to discuss the past, present, and future of CapstanAG and the products they have to offer. 

Episode 140 - Ag Leader with Ryan Oehler

This episodes comes to you from our recent customer event at Cherrybend Pheasant Farm near Wilmington, Ohio. We had the opportunity to talk with some of our vendors, including Ryan Oehler from Ag Leader. This company, as its name implies, has been a leader in precision agriculture for decades and has especially stood out among the rest in this volatile year with its supply chain woes. Listen in and hear how the company was started, its approach to technological progress, and their view of th...

Episode 139 - What is Employee Owned Anyway? A Discussion About ESOP with John Frazier and Carl Hubbard

This episode John Frazier (Parts Manager, Wilmington) and Carl Hubbard (Parts Sales, Wilmington) give their perspectives on the benefits of Bane-Welker's "Employee Stock Ownership Program" aka, ESOP. Along with this they discuss the nature of parts business during this crazy year and what to expect for the future. Thanks for listening!

Episode 138 - Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association with Brad Moffitt

Brad Moffitt is Director for Market Development & Membership at the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association. He and Matthew Bane discuss what the Growers Association is doing for farmers in Ohio as they touch on a range of topics from improving Lake Erie, inputs, and ag education to farmer benefits, conservation, and ethanol. Thank you for listening!

Episode 137 - Summer Interns 2022, Part 2

Matthew Bane and Daylen Fruits sit down with 3 more summer interns to discuss their experiences so far. 

Episode 136 - Summer Interns 2022, Part 1

This round, Matthew Bane and Daylen Fruits sit down with four of the 2022 summer interns to discuss their experience with Bane-Welker Equipment so far. 

Episode 135 - 30 Years a Case Man with Bob Costin

This is a very special episode featuring a man who helped start it all, Bob Costin. Mr. Costin was what Case Company called a "Block Man" when he first met Kenneth Bane in 1967, and he is responsible for setting up the original Bane Equipment Sales contract that summer. As they say, the rest is history. Now, 55 years later, Phil, Jason, and Matthew Bane sit down with Bob and his wife Barb to recall those small beginnings and the decades that followed. Thank you for listening!  

Episode 134 - Gutwein Popcorn

This episode, Phil and Matthew Bane are on location with Harvey Gutwein of Gutwein Popcorn Company. Thanks for listening!

Episode 133 - Entrepreneur Kyle Albertson of Albertson Drone Service LLC

This episode Matthew Bane sits down with entrepreneur and drone operator, Kyle Albertson to discuss his business, Albertson Drone Service. A real inspiration, Kyle who deals with the daily challenges of muscular dystrophy, graduated from Purdue University and set out with his own business, utilizing his skills as a drone pilot for agriculture, consumer, and commercial applications. Make sure to check out his website at albertsondroneservice.com. Enjoy the episode and thanks for listening!

Episode 132 - AFS Connect with Darian Heitz, Scott Rudicel, Chris Pugh, and Kyle Bailey

This episode Matt Bane sits down with Bane-Welker's own Scott Rudicel, Chris Pugh, and Kyle Bailey, as well as with Case IH representative Darian Heitz. They talk about AFS connect, it's compatability with equipment, who owns the data, the future of the system, and more. Thanks for listening!

Episode 131 - Don Bradley, Doc Shay, & Keith Bogan

This episode showcases some of the veterans of Bane-Welker: Don Bradley, Doc Shay, and Keith Bogan. Phil, Jason, and Matt Bane talk with these gentlemen of Ohio and get their unique perspectives on over a long career in the agriculture equipment industry.

Episode 130 - The Indy 500's Drink of Champions

Episode 129 - Farming with Mark Palmer

This episode, Phil and Jason Bane sit down with customer and friend Mark Palmer to discuss Bane-Welker's original entry into Ohio, the importance of young farmers learning from the school of hard knocks, how automation will change the landscape of farming in the near future, how farmers should prepare for purchasing equipment in uncertain times, and much more. Thank you for listening!

Episode 128 - Harold Hardesty

Phil and Jason Bane catch up with Harold Hardesty about his start in the industry, how their partnership started, and plans for the future. 

Episode 127 - Jill Jones, Mark Minnis, and Ryan Merrill

This episode Phil and Jason Bane speak with three of Bane-Welker's best: Jill Jones, Mark Minnis, and Ryan Merrill. They discuss each of their personal journies within the company, opportunities for newcomers, the employee owned aspect of the business, and much more.

Episode 126 - Norm Welker Returns

Norm Welker is back! He and Phil Bane discuss more of Norm's history with farming, business, and what led to the eventual partnership between North Central Agri Power and Bane Equipment Sales. Enjoy!

Episode 125 - Ty Crone, Mark Fruits, and Deron Rater

This episode Phil and Jason Bane sit down with Territory Sales Director Ty Crone, Parts Sales Specialist Mark Fruits, and Salesman Deron Rater to talk about their roles and career growth at Bane-Welker along with much more. 

Episode 124 - Great Plains with Blake Bergkamp

This episode features Great Plains' Research Agronomist, Blake Bergkamp. We talk new equipment, supply chain issues, spring plant 2022, and much more. Thanks for listening!

Episode 123 - Brad Niensteadt of Kinze

This episode, Matthew Bane speaks with Lead Product Specialist, Brad Niensteadt of Kinze Manufacturing about the upcoming planting season, new product lines, and what sets Kinze apart from the competition. 

Episode 122 - Scott Rudicel, Matt Bentzinger, and Nettie Grubb

This episode, Phil and Jason Bane talk career progression with Scott Rudicel, Matt Bentzinger, and Nettie Grubb. All three have filled multiple roles at Bane-Welker over the years and talk about their experience as they grow within the company. 

Episode 121 - FFA Week with Representatives from Ohio and Indiana

In celebration of FFA week, we are happy to have heard from four young ladies who are either serving or have served in local FFA chapters in Ohio and Indiana. Thanks for listening!

Episode 120 - Barry Ward of Ohio State University

This episode, Matthew Bane and Bane-Welker's own Makayla Eggleton speak with OSU Professor Barry Ward. Mr. Ward is currently a Leader for Production Business Management and Director of OSU Income Tax School for OSU Extension. They discuss this upcoming tax season as well as opinions on what farmers should be thinking through during the uncertain times ahead. 

Episode 119 - Stacy Stewart

This episode Jason and Phil Bane catch up with veteran employee and Integrated Technology Expert, Stacy Stewart. They discuss Stacy's origin story at the company, the progression he underwent leading up to his current role, and more.

Episode 118 - Steve Hine

This episode features one of Bane-Welker's most loyal employees. Steve Hine joined the team after Bane Equipment Sales aquired the Lebanon location he already worked at in 1997. He has played a key role in Bane-Welker's success ever since. 

Episode 117 - Matt Austin and Luke Rahn

This episode features Bane-Welker's Service Director Matt Austin and the Bane-Welker Crawfordsville Service Manager Luke Rahn. Along with Phil and Jason Bane they discuss their career progress during their years with the company. 

Episode 116 - Dennis Holbein of Unverferth

To kick off a new year of Plowtalk, here is episode 116 featuring Bane-Welker's longtime friend and Unverferth representative, Dennis Holbein. Phil, Jason, and Matthew Bane discuss numerous topics with Dennis, including the historic relationship Bane-Welker has had with the Unverferth brand, how sales has changed and stayed the same, the challenges of purchasing iron with supply chain issues, and more. Thanks for listening! 

Episode 115 - Jason and Phil Bane Visit Idaho

This episode, Jason and Phil Bane join Matthew Bane for an episode in northern Idaho where they discuss a visit to the local Case IH dealer and some future plans for Plowtalk. 

Episode 114 - Regulatory Hell, Bane-Welker Online Auction, and 3 Big Things Today

Current events.

Episode 113 - Kansas 'Ag-gag' Law Shut Down, FEMA Drought Disaster Assistance Requested, and 3 Big Things Today

Current events from the recent days in agriculture. 

Episode 112 - Land Prices, Terre Haute Shop Completed, and 3 Big Things

Episode 112 features some current events in agriculture as a whole and Bane-Welker specifically. 

Episode 111 - Proposed Climate Corps, Dwindling Ag Labor Force, and 3 Big Things Today

This episode hits on the Senate proposed Climate Corps, the need for workers in agriculture and how immigration reform may help, and 3 Big Things Today. 

Episode 110 - 3 Big Things, Dicamba, and Ag Data on the Blockchain

This episode includes a look at current prices and weather conditions as well as an interesting article on Dicamba, and finally a possible solution to the question of "Who owns the data?" Thanks for listening!

Episode 109 - Catching Up with Grayce Emmick

Back on episode 83 we had the great opportunity to speak with 8th generation farmer, Grayce Emmick, who at the time had 9k followers on Instagram. This episode we caught up with Grayce to hear about the challenges of now having over 70k followers. Listening to both episodes you will notice she hasn't changed her character at all, which speaks volumes for who she is at her roots. Thanks for listening! 

Episode 108 - 3 Big Things, More Climate Change Programs, and A Biden Airstrike

Thank you for listening in!

Episode 107 - Getting to Know the 2021 Summer Interns

This episode Matthew Bane talks with all seven of the Bane-Welker summer interns. What do they think about their time with the company so far? What interested them in the internship in the first place? What movie would they watch on a rainy day? Listen in for the answers to those questions and much more. 

Episode 106 - Packers and Stockyards Act, Food Market Trends, and Crypto Prices

This episode hits on three proposed amendments to the century old Packers and Stockyards Act as well as food market trends for 2021 and beyond. Lastly, current prices for popular crypto "currencies" are given from Coinbase.com. 

Episode 105 - Opportunities at Bane-Welker, Bill Gates' Land, and Other Current Events

This episode includes: - Information concerning a Territory Sales Director opportunity  - 3 Big Things Today  - Bill Gates land ownership - Federal relief for growers - Used equipment auction

Episode 104 - Shooting the Breeze with Phil Bane

This episode, Phil and Matthew talk some current events. 

Episode 103 - Cristi Hankla - Sales Settlement Specialist

For this episode, Phil and Matthew Bane had the pleasure of speaking with Cristi Hankla of Bane-Welker Equipment, Winimac. Cristi has worked at the Winimac location for 23 years, albeit under different dealership owners, and as the Equipment Sales Settlement Specialist  she continues to play an huge role in the daily operations of the business. 

Episode 102 - "Just a Few Acres Farm" and the Biden Administration's Plan for Conservation

The YouTube channel, Just a Few Acres Farm and the USDA push for CRP are discussed in this episode. Thank you for listening! 

Episode 101 - Farmall, Case Brand Adoption, and 3 New Locations in Ohio

Phil Bane joins Matthew Bane for a discussion about the work Case IH has done in adopting different brands over the years, and some big news for Bane-Welker in Ohio.