Plowtalk

Plowtalk, 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.

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. 

01-01
40:28

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!

11-06
45:48

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!

10-16
01:15:12

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-Welker and agronomy specialists like Co-Alliance work together to best serve the farmer's needs. Finally, what kind of podcast would it be if we didn't hit on some of the team's favorite products we believe many farmers should be taking advantage of? Many of the team's favorite and least favorite precision guidance solutions are divulged. Thanks for listening! 

08-01
57:43

Episode 146 - Indiana FFA

This episode we talk Indiana FFA. 

06-01
50:31

Episode 145 - Ohio FFA

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

05-03
36:04

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. 

02-27
39:56

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. 

02-20
17:47

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. 

02-14
51:34

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. 

09-07
15:01

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 the future. Thank you for listening and make sure to check out agleader.com. 

08-24
30:09

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!

08-15
25:47

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!

08-10
44:21

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. 

07-25
37:46

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. 

07-18
38:31

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!  

06-27
39:38

Episode 134 - Gutwein Popcorn

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

06-13
16:11

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!

06-06
35:28

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!

05-24
43:42

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.

05-16
01:00:21

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