Plowtalk

This week Tyler and Matthew talk about a research development competition center on manure, Bud Light getting sued for false advertising, and the NFL starting yet another season. Enjoy!  Manure Article Bud Light Article  

For this episode, Jason and Phil talk to Joe Miller about the new products that Case IH has released this year, including: the AFS Connect Magnum, Harvest Command and the 250 combine series, Tillage Command, and more. Joe is a Regional Sales Manager for Case IH and oversees the Eastern region here in the States. He does a great job of answering some of the questions surrounding the AFS Connect Magnum and explaining the new line of equipment and software available from Bane-Welker Equipment's flagship brand. Enjoy! 

Tyler and Matthew talk about the development of tracking-technology for bees, the phone call President Trump made during the Farm Progress Show, and the new Apple Credit Card. Enjoy!  Bees Article Trump Article Apple Card Article

We interviewed our salesman from Wingate, Sam Myers. Sam has been with the company since 2012 and shares some of his background, thoughts on the current year in agriculture, and possibly tells a funny story from his days growing up. Listen in to find out more! 

In this special episode, co-founder of then Bane Equipment Sales, Patricia Bane, joins her son Phil and grandson Matthew to talk about her and Kenneth Bane's entrepreneurial endeavors in the small town of Wingate, Indiana before and after starting the farm machinery business now known as Bane-Welker Equipment. There are plenty of good anecdotes along the way. Enjoy! 

This episode, Tyler and Matthew discuss (as non-experts) the recent USDA Report, the decline in the market for leather, and a challenge to read a helpful book called "Extreme Ownership."  USDA Article Leather Article Extreme Ownership on Amazon  *Disclaimer: We have no affiliation with the author or publisher and we are in no way monetarily compensated for mentioning the book or for you clicking the link to the book. 

For this special, State Fair edition of Friday on the Fly, Tyler and Matthew sit down at the Bane-Welker booth with Tony Carrell and Michael Carroll to get a behind the scenes look at 4-H at the Indiana State Fair. 

Marking the 25th episode of Plowtalk is a special followup with our Bane-Welker summer interns: Janelle, Hanna, and Konnar. These three have put in the time and effort to make this summer count for the company and their own personal goals. Listen in as Tyler Wilson, Phil Bane, and Matthew Bane hear from these three interns about their experiences this summer and where they're going from here. We are thankful to have had them with us, and we wish them a fantastic new year at Purdue University! 

We talked about tracking collars for cows, the recent discovery of African Swine Fever in Moldova, and 22 new food items available at the 2019 Indiana State Fair! Are you hungry now? Enjoy!  Cow Collar Article Moldova Swine Fever Article State Fair Food Article  

Tyler and Matthew traveled to the Indiana State Fair to have a couple interviews on site. In this episode you will hear from Bane-Welker salesman, Jeff Tutterow, of Terre Haute, Indiana, as the guys talk about numerous Ag topics, including the State Fair. Enjoy! 

For this special edition of Plowtalk we had the pleasure of speaking with a wonderful young lady, Halle Shoults, who is this year's Indiana State Fair Queen. Halle hails from the small town of Oxford in Benton County, Indiana where she grew up playing basketball and showing horses. During the episode she shares some of her favorite experiences so far as the State Fair Queen. Make sure to check out Halle's Instagram page at @missinstatefair. 

Episode 24 features Eli Davidson, a young salesman for Bane-Welker in Eaton, OH. Listen in as Jason Bane, Matthew Bane, and Tyler Wilson discuss Ohio Ag with one of Eaton's finest. Folks may disagree with his choice of college ("The" Ohio State), but there's no arguing Eli is a great guy with some exciting potential. Get to know him and one of Bane-Welker's Ohio stores better by listening on your favorite podcasting platform!   

Episode 13 of Friday on the Fly! We promise it won't be bad luck to listen, nor will any Halloween figures come knocking. While we didn't rub a rabbit's foot or run away from Michael Myers we did discuss the new M8 tractor series from Kubota, the massive invasion of fire ants in Australia, and how recently the MLB has confused itself with the boxing ring. Enjoy!  Kubota Article Fire Ants Article Baseball Article  

On this episode, Phil and Matthew Bane, along with Jason Everman, talk with Aaron Gault of Advanced Agrilytics. They discuss some of the key components of the agronomy/agronomic world, where the future is heading in terms of the harmony between science and agriculture, and more.  For more about Advanced Agrilytics: http://advancedagrilytics.com/ For more about Bane Welker Equipment: https://www.bane-welker.com/

On Episode 12, Tyler and Matthew discuss a recent partnership between Canadian based AGI and Kansas based Farmobile, Tyson being sued by environmentalists, and the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing...a week late.  AGI and Farmobile Article Tyson Article Moon Landing Article

This episode Phil, Jason, and Matthew discuss some of the highlights of the podcast so far, as well as revisit a few of the general topics that have come up in past episodes. They also discuss what they hope future episodes will consist of as they continue to move forward. 

Tyler and Matthew discuss the communication struggles between the old and young when it comes to passing down the family farm, as well as a recent focus of President Trump and the DOL on agriculture labor, all followed by concerns surrounding the widely popular smart phone app called FaceApp. Are the Russians stealing your face? Give a little listen to these two non-experts to find out more!  Family Farm Article Ag Labor Article FaceApp Article

This episode, we had the pleasure of talking to Jordan Burkett of Hoosier Heartland State Bank about what he is seeing on the agriculture side of the financing world. Jason and Phil have a good discussion with him about what farmers ought to be doing to stay financially steady through uncertain times. Enjoy! 

After a week off, Tyler and Matthew pick things up again by discussing the low quality of hay this season, the illegal transport of feral hogs, and the potential reason behind the rise in MLB home runs. So listen in and hear the guys give their non-expert opinions and mispronounce the word 'ergot.' Enjoy! Bad Hay Article Feral Swine Article Juiced Baseballs Article

This episode, Phil and Jason talk about who they've been influenced by and how they go about accomplishing goals. Enjoy!