Tractor Tuesday Live!
Tractor Tuesday Live! is a weekly conversation show hosted by Zach Bosle and Scott Anderson that explores the culture of agriculture and the people who shape it. From farmers and equipment experts to innovators, influencers, and big personalities in the ag world, each episode dives into real stories, honest conversations, and the ideas driving rural America forward. Whether it’s markets, machinery, lifestyle, or the challenges facing modern agriculture, Tractor Tuesday Live! brings authentic voices and fresh perspectives to the table.
Episodes
On this episode of Tractor Tuesday Live, we’re joined by Houlie Duque, founder of HomeschoolToGo, to explore why homeschooling can be an ideal fit for farm and agriculture families. We talk about how parents can balance running a family operation while educating their kids, how the farm itself can become a powerful classroom for blending core academics with real-world skills, and why intentionally training the next generation earl...
Todd Goldsmith is an Iowa farmer who knows what it means to start over. After his parents went broke, he rebuilt from the ground up and now farms roughly 7,500 acres. On TT Live, Todd shares the lessons learned through failure, perseverance, and the long road to building something lasting in Midwest agriculture.
On this episode of Tractor Tuesday Live, we are joined by Stoney Buell of Purdue University and Marissa Porsch of Fort Hays State University to talk about what it truly means to be a farm athlete. Growing up in agriculture builds a different kind of strength, discipline, and mindset, and both Stoney and Marissa have carried those traits from the farm into their wrestling careers. We dig into their journeys on and off the mat, how ...
This week on Tractor Tuesday Live, we’re joined by Ty Horn, a Farm Athlete from Kansas and pitcher for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Ty talks about growing up on the farm, how that work ethic translates to Division I baseball, and what it means to represent agriculture on a big stage. A great conversation about grit, roots, and competing at the highest level. In 2025, Ty Horn was a workhorse for Nebraska, starting 17 games and leading...
On this episode of Tractor Tuesday Live, Zach and Scott sit down with Shawn Baker MD, a former orthopedic surgeon, military veteran, and outspoken advocate of the carnivore diet. Shawn shares his personal journey into animal-based nutrition, why he believes meat plays a critical role in human health, and how this movement has helped reshape conversations around food systems.
On this episode of Tractor Tuesday Live!, Zach and Scott sit down with Denny Bollig of Drago North America to talk corn heads, innovation, and what farmers should be thinking about as harvest technology continues to evolve. The conversation covers Drago’s approach to chopping, residue management, and durability, along with real-world insights into how header choices impact efficiency in the field.
Join us for an in-depth conversation with trucking industry legend Don Freymiller, founder and longtime chairman of Freymiller, one of America’s most respected temperature-controlled transportation companies. From his start on a Wisconsin dairy farm and buying his first truck in 1968 to building a national refrigerated fleet and growing a family-run business rooted in professionalism, integrity, and safety, Don shares rich stories...
On this episode of Tractor Tuesday Live!, Zach and Scott sit down with Greg Peterson, widely known as Machinery Pete, for a conversation that starts well before farm auctions and price charts. Greg reflects on his early years as a competitive golfer, the discipline and mental toughness the game demanded, and the lessons he carried with him. He shares how golf shaped his work ethic, decision-making, and long-term perspective in bus...
Zach and Scott sit down with former Huskers & NFL defensive lineman Jeremy Slechta to talk about his current role in equipment sales with NCM Caterpillar and what he is seeing in the construction equipment market.