Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Imparting knowledge about all aspects of equipment that is employed in modern production agriculture.

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On the Road to Joel Rand.

Posted February 15, 202401:29:58

While attending high school in suburban Des Moines, Iowa, young Joel set his sights on a career in medicine; and the likely path was becoming a doctor....

Hot Rod Farmer: Chemical analysis instead of swinging wrenches.

Posted February 14, 202401:12:18

Let the laboratory be your eyes into a piece of equipment before you take it apart. An open call to all listeners asking which vehicles they would...

Hot Rod Farmer: Small engines…. BIG PROBLEMS. Don’t let a one-cylinder engine bring your operation to its knees! Originally published 5/7/2019.

Posted February 12, 202401:00:14

This episode of Idle Chatter aired in the early days of the podcast. The introduction and audio are a little different from what I use today....

Preparing for a back-up generator. Aired 2/3/24

Posted February 10, 202400:30:00

In this episode Ray explains why you should make your farm generator ready if you have no immediate plans to own one.

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Hot Rod Farmer: Sick Week participants and high yield farmers have much in common.

Posted February 7, 202401:03:49

Join Ray as he juxtaposes a drag and drive event to those farmers that compete in high yield contests. The similarities may surprise you!