Food, Fuel & Fun!: Recent Episodes
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Michael Ziebell of Tru Shrimp previews the groundbreaking of their innovative new shrimping operation in the Upper Midwest
Tim Dahl of Syngenta explains exactly what SDS looks like, and how you may be able to combat it
The forner head of the Iowa Pork Producers sells us on why he should be appointed Ag Secretary when Bill Northey goes to the USDA
Iowa's Deputy Secretary of Agriculture tells us why he's worthy to step into his boss's shoes when Bill Northey goes to DC
Agronomist Palle Peterson gives his thoughts on whether breeding traits are really overcoming the weather this season
The outgoing Cedar Rapids mayor talks about water quality, running for Governor, and his new book
The one time Iowa Farm Bureau head, and current Regent, throws his hat in the ring to replace Bill Northey
The Big Show has a conversation with the current State Senate Ag Chair about his possible interest in being Ag Secretary
The head of the USDA Midwest Climate Hub analyses the summer weather, what's ahead for the fall, and what it call could mean for the harvest
The head of the Iowa Farm Bureau discusses some of his problems with the Conservation Reserve Program, as well as how certain CRP land may have accidentally been seeded with Palmer ameranth
Who will replace Bill Northey as Iowa Ag Secretary when he's officially a part of the USDA? Meet one of the people being mentioned.
Hear from one of the Iowans being talked about as successor to Bill Northey as our state's Ag Secretary
Elwynn Taylor gives his predictions for the harvest season, including what effects we could see from hurricane season
Iowa's Ag Secretary explains the position he is up for within the USDA, and how much longer he may still serve Iowa
The Peterson Brothers talk about farm life and YouTube fame live from the Farm Progress Show
Andy Peterson catches up with Iowa's Secretary of Agriculture on the grounds in Decatur
Iowa native Rob Sagar, who now lives in the Houston area, checks in with the latest as his neighborhood and area struggles with Hurricane Harvey
Doug Cooper reports on an ongoing effort to bring high end tea production to the United States
The United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue was this year's keynote speaker at the Iowa Ag Summit. What do you think of the points he made?
Bob Quinn meets up with the North Polk FFA kids as they get ready to handle the Avenue of Breeds at the Iowa State Fair
Patrick Wall fills us in on a series of upcoming meetings in southern Iowa pertaining to how the drought can affect your livestock
Hear the story of Dan and Debbie's Creamery, making life sweet for Iowans since last year
We instroduce you to a company that is making big things in plastics from little Fairfield
Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey gives a full recap of his recent trip to China, and how North Korean relations could affect all the gains
Grant Kimberly of the ISA recaps his testimony in DC about maintaining and expanding the RFS
Ray Gasser gives a report from his part of the state, plus some bonus observations of our neighbors
Singer/Songwriter Jake McVey talks about his song Grow, his tribute to farm life in Iowa
Natalie Schumann at the Smokin' Hereford previews their upcoming stint at the Cattleman's Beef Quarters
State Senator Tim Kapucian gives an update on the ongoing efforts to repair and maintain Iowa's secondary roads
Syngenta agronomist Dean Grossnickel reports in on his company's test plots in Slater and Traer
University of Illinois professor Gary Schnitke attempts to read into the future when it comes to making money on your crops
Ruth McDonald of ISU is here to shed some light on the various dates companies stamp on their food products, starting with a fact that might just surprise you
Hear from Steve Breuer of the Peoples Company about the trends in ag land values, plus why are they in the news because of a rabbit?
Deanna Brennick of the Decatur County Farm Bureau recaps their recent 100th anniversary celebration, including Mother Nature's contribution to the party
Iowa Deputy Ag Secretary Mike Naig discusses whether dicamba drift will become as big an issue in Iowa as it has been in Missouri and other states
Hear Doug Cooper talk weather with Elwynn Taylor, an extension climatologist at Iowa State University.
Monte Shaw expresses his frustrations over Congressional inability to remove what amounts to a technical quirk from our renewable fuels legislation
Hear about the exact changes to the labels of some pesticides being sold in Missouri, and what that means for farmers and other ag businesses down south
We get a report from Todd Clausen of Landus Cooperative on crop conditions in Central and Western Iowa
Hear from the power companies about how they're recommending you conserve electricity during these hot times
Bob checks in from a new public art installation along a rural scenic route in Van Buren County
Find out about some upcoming USDA deadlines, plus a conference on how to properly spread the smelly stuff
Hear about an upcoming conference at Drake University about some of the legalities of soil conservation. Plus, how to combat Goss' Wilt.
Jeff Johnson of Iowa Premium Beef updates us on his company's first beef shipment since the embargo was lifted
Chris Doud, the Dupon Pioneer Field Agronomist from southwest Iowa speaks with The Big Show
Bob Quinn and Doug Cooper help the Iowa Soybean Association recruit farmers for a nitrogen trial
Bob Quinn and Doug Cooper talks with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers about the Good Farm Neighbor Award