Ep. 142: Biologicals 101, Chinese-made drones could be shut down on the farm, the music of Paige King Johnson

Tractors And Troubadours

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