Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

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Hot Rod Farmer: Sudden death syndrome is not only for soybeans. Originally published 8/8/2018.

Posted May 1, 202300:39:30

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....

Getting to know the FENDT Ideal combine. Aired 4/22/23

Posted April 29, 202300:30:00

This week, the Hot Rod Farmer, gets with Kevin Forth from AGCO to discuss the new Ideal combine.

Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery....

On the Road to Jeffrey Mondell.

Posted April 27, 202301:01:06

Last summer an inmate in the NJ State Prison System wrote a letter to my “Ask Ray” column in Hemmings Muscle Machines magazine. 

He...

Hot Rod Farmer: Myths, legends, and automotive lore from my past.

Posted April 26, 202301:04:38

A sequel to the “Mechanical Mysteries” episode. This week, Ray shares some myths that he heard growing up around cars and...

Hot Rod Farmer: Pop quiz… What is the difference between octane and cetane? Originally published 8/3/2018.

Posted April 24, 202300:38:35

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....