Plowtalk
223 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★ - 14 ratingsPlowtalk, the official podcast of Bane-Welker Equipment, utilizes the combined experience of CEO, Phil Bane, and General Sales Manager, Jason Bane, to answer key questions and discuss a spectrum of topics concerning agriculture, business, and life. With the aim of keeping each episode diverse and the topics numerous, Plowtalk also involves guests from inside and outside the Bane-Welker business.
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Episodes
Episode 100 - Norm Welker, Part 1
April 05, 2021 16:18 - 31 minutes - 43 MBPhil and Matthew Bane finally managed to speak with Norm Welker on the podcast! We really appreciated Norm coming on and giving us a look at his family's history in agriculture as well his background leading up to the Bane-Welker merger in 2013. We're just getting started. Stay tuned for part 2!
Episode 99 - 3 Big Things, Shrek Tractor, Feral Hogs, and Bitcoin Hitting 200k
March 29, 2021 15:10 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBThis episode we go to agriculture.com to check out Tony Dreibus' "3 Big Things", an article about a unique Case Model D, and a reminder that feral hogs are still a problem. Lastly an article on Bitcoin hitting 200k is looked at.
Episode 98 - Daylen Bane - Graduating and Seeking a Career in Ag During Odd Times
March 15, 2021 18:08 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBThis episode, Jason Bane's daughter, Daylen Bane joins the podcast to discuss how things have been going at Purdue University leading up to her graduation in May as well as what her plans are in the every progressing field of agriculture.
Episode 97 - Current Events, Highland Steers, J.I. Case Moves to Racine, and Planting Season is Upon Us
March 08, 2021 17:49 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBThis episode Matthew Bane discusses some current ag events, some famous Virginia bases Highland Steers, a little history of J.I. Case, and some opportunities for customers and careers at Bane-Welker Equipment.
Episode 96 - The Iconic Steiger Tractor with Phil Bane
February 22, 2021 17:36 - 40 minutes - 55 MBThis episode Phil and Matthew Bane discuss the history and significance of the Steiger before and after its inception to the Case IH family in 1986.
Episode 95 - Current Events, A J.I. Case Story, and a Tribute to Forest Wilson
February 17, 2021 18:42 - 18 minutes - 26 MBThis episode Matthew Bane runs through several current events including the upcoming Senate vote for Secretary of Agriculture nominee, Tom Vilsack, relays a legendary story about J.I. Case, and finally, pays tribute to a local farmer, Forest Wilson.
Episode 94 - Rural Internet, Old Tractors, and Catching Up with Tyler Wilson (Aka, Tomas)
February 08, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MBThis episode, Matthew Bane catches up with Tomas (known to some as Tyler Wilson). Recently Tomas was nominated for a new position within the Farm Bureau and was featured on Channel 18 news discussing the issue of internet service in rural areas. Finally, they discussed some old case tractors and plans for the future. Thanks for listening!
Episode 93 - The J.I. Case Agri King 1370 with Phil Bane
February 01, 2021 15:46 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBThis episode, Matthew and Phil Bane discuss the high horsepower Case Agri King model 1370 and the innovations the tractor brought to the world of farming.
Episode 92 - Looking Back and Looking Forward with Jason Bane
December 29, 2020 14:54 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBThis episode features Bane-Welker President, Jason Bane discussing his reflections on the previous year and what he has planned for the year to come.
Episode 91 - Catching Up with Phil Bane
December 14, 2020 10:30 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBThis episode Phil and Matthew Bane talk a little bit about the year behind and the year ahead.
Episode 90 - Aquaculture with Phil Shambach
November 25, 2020 15:52 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBThis episode, Indiana Aquaculture Association President, Phil Shambach joins the podcast to discuss all things aquaculture.
Episode 89 - Food and Economics with Dr. Jayson Lusk of Purdue University
November 16, 2020 16:57 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBThis episode, distinguished Ag Economics professor, Dr. Jayson Lusk joins Matthew Bane to discuss a variety of topics revolving around the food industry, markets, and ag economics.
Episode 88 - Remembering Jim Keith, Passing on the Family Farm, Unusual Weather, and USDA Projections
November 09, 2020 20:57 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this episode Matthew Bane briefly discusses the life of episode 38 guest, Jim Keith, along with three articles form Agriculture.com. Thank you or listening!
Episode 87 - Farming in Bolivia to Harvesting in Alberta to Working with Perdue in Pennsylvania with Lance Sensenig
October 26, 2020 12:12 - 1 hour - 110 MBThis episode we had the privilege of hearing about the super interesting life of Lance Sensenig. From traveling to his family's farm in Bolivia at a young age to joining a harvester company in Alberta to starting organics on his farm in Pennsylvania and working with Perdue Agribusiness as a result, Lance gives a great behind the scenes look at his life in Ag thus far.
Friday on the Fly 61 * 3 Minute Edition* - Super Beast, Drought/Derecho, Presidential Election, and the iPhone 12
October 23, 2020 13:45 - 3 minutes - 4.62 MBThis week Tyler Wilson and Matthew Bane try something new -- a three minute (roughly) edition of Friday on the Fly. This time around they quickly discuss the significance of the Magnum tractor, the impact of drought and Derecho, the Presidential debate and election, and finally the iPhone 12. Enjoy!
Episode 86 - Harvest Update with Phil Bane and Tyler Wilson (aka, Tomas)
October 21, 2020 17:18 - 37 minutes - 51 MBThis week Matthew Bane talks with Phil Bane and Tyler Wilson about how harvest is going in Indiana and Ohio as well as how Bane-Welker is doing during it all.
Episode 85 - A Discussion with Valley Implement President, Fred Titensor
October 14, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBThis episode Phil and Matthew Bane discuss a number of topics with Valley Implement President, Fred Titensor. The dealership started when Fred's great-grandfather transitioned from raising horses for the U.S. Calvary to dealing J.I. Case around 1950. Listen in as they discuss the dealership's fascinating history, serving customers in the western region, irrigation rights, and more.
Episode 84 - "The Old Guys" - A Look Back at International Harvester, J.I. Case, and Business Beginnings with Herald Hardesty, Mark Fruits, and Phil Bane
October 05, 2020 13:14 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBWhat was it like to transition from working for a Case dealer to being one, in 1984? Why did Case give up the combine? What difficulties and genius marketing followed the Case and International Harvester merger? This and much more is answered as Phil Bane, Harold Hardesty, and Mark Fruits discuss the early years of being in the dealership business.
Episode 83 - 8th Generation Farmer, Grayce Emmick
September 28, 2020 11:29 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBGrayce Emmick is an 8th generation farmer from Kentucky, where she also works as a welder and photographer. It was a great time getting to know more about her background, her aspirations, and what drives her to work from sun up to sun down. Make sure to follow Grayce on Instagram @thefarmergrayce and subscribe to her YouTube channel at "Farmer Grayce." Thanks for listening!
Friday on the Fly 60 - Machinery Pete's Pick of the Week, Expansion in Terre Haute, and Harley Davidson Pulls Out of the Largest Market
September 26, 2020 15:56 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBThis go round, Tyler and Matthew discuss some of Machinery Pete's recent highlights, Bane-Welker's expansion in the Terre Haute location, and Harley Davidson pulling out of the largest bike market in the world. Thanks for listening!
Episode 82 - Uses for Soy with Julie Ohmen of the Indiana Soybean Alliance
September 21, 2020 12:23 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBOn this episode Julie Ohmen, who works with the Indiana Soybean Alliance, speaks with Matthew Bane and guest-cohost, Karl Locascio, who is the Director of Marketing for Bane-Welker Equipment. They talk uses for soybeans, how mere concepts become marketable products, the annual new uses competition put on by Purdue University, and much much more.
Friday on the Fly 59 - 1000 Acre Harvest in 7 hours, 13 Billion in Farm Aid, and TikTok Ban
September 18, 2020 20:11 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBThis episode, Tyler Wilson and Matthew Bane discuss farmers coming to the aid of one of their own, Trump's announcement for a 13 billion dollar package for farmers, and the social media platform, TikTok, facing a ban in the U.S.
Episode 81 - Jordan Goodwin of Axe and Anvil - A Traditional Blacksmith in the Modern World
September 14, 2020 21:24 - 1 hour - 106 MBWe spoke with Jordan Goodwin from Tennessee about his traditional blacksmithing business called "Axe and Anvil" in which he hand crafts both standard and special-request orders for folks all over the world. We discussed how he got into the craft, as well as what makes traditional blacksmithing different from modernized approaches. We also talked about the work ethic of the average man in the early days of U.S. history, and how to get back to that "traditional" standard today, and much much m...
Friday on the Fly 58 - Remembering 911, Ag News at Home and Abroad, and a Really Weird Story from Belgium
September 12, 2020 17:10 - 16 minutes - 22 MBAn number of articles are discussed on this Saturday edition of Friday on the Fly. From remembering the tragic events of 911 to agriculture news in the U.S. and internationally to ending with a strange discovery in a Belgian city fountain. Thanks for listening!
Episode 80 - Farm Bureau, Western Agriculture, and Policy Making with Bob Smathers
September 07, 2020 14:14 - 44 minutes - 62 MBIn this episode, Tyler Wilson and Matthew Bane speak with Bob Smathers of the Idaho Farm Bureau. Bob worked for 20 years in the ag department at the University of Idaho before being a Farm Bureau representative in the northern Idaho region. We talked about Farm Bureau history and policy as well as what makes Idaho and western agriculture unique.
Friday on the Fly 57 - 3 Big Things, Burger King on a Farming Podcast, Advancing the Raven Nozzle, and The Greatest Met Dies at 75
September 04, 2020 19:33 - 21 minutes - 29 MBThis episode, Tyler Wilson and Matthew Bane discuss a few current events including the recent episode of "What the Farm" featuring a Marketing rep from Burger King, the updated Raven Nozzle system, and saying good by to one of baseball's all-time greats.
Episode 79 - Telling Your Story in a COVID-19 World with Darren Doane
August 31, 2020 04:57 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBThis episode, Phil and Matthew Bane talk with return guest, Darren Doane (see Ep. 45). Darren has directed over 500 music videos for some of the world's greatest musicians such as the Zac Brown Band, Kid Rock, Shinedown, and Jimmy Buffet. He now utilizes his 30 years of experience to help businesses tell their story on social media. We asked Darren how young folks in ag should be utilizing social media as they face the challenges of building a resume during COVID-19. Hear his answer and much...
Friday on the Fly 56 - Headlines, Online Concert, and Apple and Tesla Stocks
August 28, 2020 13:53 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBThis go round, Matthew discusses some current news in the ag world, along with a note of "FarmTubers" and stock splits from Apple and Tesla. Thanks for listening!
Episode 78 - Some Current Events and an Update from Jason Bane
August 24, 2020 13:12 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBThis episode, we dive into some current event articles as well as hear from Bane-Welker President, Jason Bane, about this upcoming harvest season.
Episode 77 - A Follow Up with the 2020 Interns
August 12, 2020 12:14 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBThe 2020 interns have completed their 13 week journey with Bane-Welker, so we sat down to hear about their experiences.
Friday on the Fly 55 - Organophosphates, Giant Hornets, and the Reds are Terrible
August 07, 2020 21:15 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBThis episode, Tyler Wilson (Tomas) and Matthew Bane discuss "chemicals", the giant hornets, and how the Cincinnati Reds are breaking Tomas' heart.
Episode 76 - A Snap Shot of Ag with Agronomist, Andy Nicholson
August 03, 2020 15:19 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBThis week, we had the pleasure of speaking with Andy Nicholson of Nicholson Consulting about the current atmosphere and conditions of agriculture, specifically in the west central portion of Indiana. Andy also gives a good, basic rendering of what crops are going through at this point in their growing/producing phase. Thanks for listening!
Friday on the Fly 54 - Burger King Bows Out, Beef Sales Soar, China Seeds Abound, and the MLB is Underway
July 31, 2020 19:41 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBThis go round, Tyler Wilson and Matthew Bane discuss Burger King's recent retraction of their ad campaign for lemon-grass-fed beef, the overall surge in beef sales during the pandemic, mysterious seeds from China, and the MLB getting back in the swing of things.
Episode 75 - Opportunities for Veterans with INVets Rep. Blaine Zimmerman
July 27, 2020 11:52 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MBBane-Welker is proud to be partnered with INVets, a non-profit organization that seeks to help military veterans and their family's transition from military to civilian life in Indiana. INVets specifically helps with placing veterans in the right civilian career in the Hoosier state, which was the topic of conversation for this episode. Veteran and INVets representative, Blaine Zimmerman joined Tyler Wilson and Matthew Bane to discuss this very topic. Thank you for listening!
Episode 74 - A Look Back with Farmers Bob Stwalley and John Frey
July 20, 2020 21:31 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBThis episode, it was an honor to sit down with retired farmer, Bob Stwalley in his own barn. At 90 years old, Mr. Stwalley has experience farming in Indiana for well over half a century, so we dove into some of his background, stories, and wisdom from those years of tending to the soil. His neighbor and long time friend, John Frey has farmed his ground for a while now and joined Phil and Jason Bane for the discussion, which had as much humor as it did stories. We hope you enjoy the episode a...
Friday on the Fly 53 - On Location at the County Fair, Burger King Whopper Controversy, and Sports Opportunities
July 17, 2020 16:36 - 16 minutes - 23 MBThis episode, Tyler Wilson and Matthew Bane recorded at the county fairgrounds in Montgomery County, IN. They talked about country fairs during this odd time, an article about the Burger King "Eco-Whopper" controversy, and the opportunity for athletes to train hard during this extended off-season. Thanks for listening! Agweb Article
Episode 73 - We Talk Kubota with Product Specialist Doug Turner
July 13, 2020 10:30 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBThis go round, Kubota lawn and turf product specialist Doug Turner joins Plowtalk to discuss his background in the industry, what makes Kubota so reputable as a brand, specific commercial and residential products available, and much more.
Episode 72 - Sprayer Service, Sales, and Parts Now Available at All Dealership Locations
July 06, 2020 11:31 - 11 minutes - 16 MBThis go round, Matthew sits down with Brian Verhey and Marv Ulmet to discuss some exciting news for the Patriot and Trident line of sprayers at Bane-Welker Equipment.
Episode 71 - 20 Questions with Phil Bane
June 29, 2020 22:26 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBThis episode, CEO of Bane-Welker Equipment sits down to answer numerous questions about his early life and career in agriculture. If you want to know what kind of hot rod Phil drove as a teenager, or learn about how he caught the bug for agriculture, this is the episode for you. Thanks for listening!
Episode 70 - Kurtis Blosser - What it Takes to Film a Hunting Show
June 22, 2020 14:13 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBIt was a pleasure sitting down with Kurtis Blosser from Xpedition Archery. Kurtis has been filming hunting shows professionally for over 6 years now, working with the best in the business and producing shows that air on the Sportsman Channel, Pursuit Channel, and even the Discovery Channel. Listen in as we talk about Kurtis' background in agriculture, how he got into filming hunting, what it takes to film a hunt, and how farming and hunting play key roles in the preservation of land and wild...
Friday on the Fly 52 - Quick Hits, 5G, and Plowtalk Preview
June 20, 2020 15:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBThis episode we go through Fern's Ag Insider's Quick Hits for June 19th, touch upon an article about 5G and how it may help people working from home, and give a preview to Monday's episode of Plowtalk. Thanks for listening!
Episode 69 - Meeting Craig Greeson, Parts Man and Bane-Welker's Youngest Employee
June 15, 2020 13:52 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBPhil and Jason are back in studio to learn more about one of Bane-Welker's very own, Craig Greeson. Craig has been a parts man for the past three years and is currently the youngest employee. Craig shares some of his personal experiences standing behind the counter these past three years.
Friday on the Fly 51 - Ohio County Fairs, Truck Pulls back in Business, and Something You Won't Expect
June 12, 2020 15:19 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBWelcome to FOTF 51! This go round, Tyler Wilson and Matthew Bane discuss Ohio's move to make county fairs happen this year, tractor pulls starting back up, and a whole lot more, including a very unexpected topic at the end.
Episode 68 - "Going Viral" with Farmer Laura Carlson
June 08, 2020 11:15 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBThis episode, it was a lot of fun speaking with the young, energetic, and humble 5th generation farmer, Laura Carlson. Laura has gone viral in recent months following a video she posted in which she explains the monitoring systems in her tractor cab. Having just graduated high school, she is now embarking on her first year as a full time farmer. With over a million views on her YouTube channel, she gives us an inside look into her life of growing crops and followers. Check out her viral v...
Friday on the Fly 50 - Donuts, SpaceX, D-Day, and More!
June 05, 2020 16:41 - 14 minutes - 20 MBWelcome to episode 50! Tomas and Matthew discuss multiple topics including national donut day, the recent SpaceX and NASA launch, the 76th anniversary of D-Day, Indiana State Fair cancellations, and more. You can also check out the livestream on Facebook! Thanks for watching and/or listening!
Episode 67 - Meet the 2020 Bane-Welker Interns!
June 01, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBThis go round, we had a great time speaking with the Bane-Welker 2020 interns. Hear about where they're from, what their expectations are, what they're nervous about, where they think agriculture is heading, and what unique interests they have.
Friday on the Fly 49 - Better Cattle Backlog Numbers and Monkeys Stealing Coronavirus Samples
May 30, 2020 00:51 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBHere is the first episode of Friday on the Fly that has gone live on Facebook! Tomas and Matthew talked about cattle backlog numbers and a crazy story about monkeys attacking a science lab. Cattle Backlog Marauding Monkeys
Episode 66 - Catching Up with Erin Holbert
May 25, 2020 15:28 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBThis episode Erin Holbert talks with host Matthew Bane about some of the progress and struggles of this current planting season. They also discuss how her business, Heart of the Midwest, is doing, and get into some conversation about authenticity on social media.
Friday on the Fly 48 - Restaurants, Pizza, and an Historic Love Letter
May 22, 2020 22:49 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBThis episode Tyler Wilson and Matthew Bane discuss the continued impact of the last few months on the restaurant business and how that has affects local communities. They then turn to an interesting postcard found by Tyler dating back to 1912.
Episode 65 - Recounting the Last Few Months with Bane-Welker Employee, Tyler Wilson
May 18, 2020 10:30 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBAs a leader in HR, Bane-Welker employee Tyler Wilson joins Matthew Bane to discuss his experience during these unusual circumstances. He gives an inside look at some of what's happened internally at Bane-Welker as the company has had to pivot and adapt in order to continue doing business.