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.
Ep. 105: World Ag Expo update; the music of John PayCheck
On this episode, Jennifer Fawkes, marketing manager for the International Agri-Center and the World Ag Expo, provides an update on the 2021 virtual World Ag Expo. Jesse Allen recaps the week in the markets in his Market Talk update and Ray Bohacz talks tires in “Bushels and Cents.” The Episode also features the music of singer/songwriter John PayCheck.
Time stamps
Jennifer Fawkes, World Ag Expo: 1:12
World Ag Expo advertisement: 8:09
Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 8:38
Chandler Equipment advertisement: 14:44
Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 15:14
John PayCheck: 16:33
30 Apr 2021
Ep. 104: Opioid crisis on the farm, dairy labeling, rural broadband push, the music of Alison Elena
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
23 Apr 2021
Ep. 103: Talking fuel efficiency with CLAAS, pork rebound, sunflower strength, the music of Dave Wilbert, Dawn Anita tribute
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
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