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Bob Quinn, Andy Petersen and Doug Cooper
John King from Ground Level Dispatch tell us what he's focused on right now in ag news including the conflict in the Middle East and the price of crude oil.
The former Iowa Corm Promotion Board President, Kelly Nieuwenhuis, tells us how he's looking for moisture in Northwest Iowa and some initiative to promote E-15 availability and sales./
We had two great days at the Crystal Studio for the 2025 World Pork Expo! Check out all of our discussions here!
Reese Drenth from Ground Level Dispatchjoins Bob Quinn and Duane Murley on The Big Show!
Reese Drenth from Ground Level Dispatch joins Bob Quinn and Duane Murley on The Big Show.
We're talking about two-way radios and their benefits on the farm with Caileigh Peterson from Midland Radio!
Duane Murley is joined by Reese Drenth from Ground Level Dispatch diving into the drop in soybean prices Thursday, renewable fuels discussions, and where commodity prices may head into the summer months.
Bob is at the headquarters of Iowa Pork today in Clive discussing the new pork slogan: "Taste What Pork Can Do". He is joined by Al Wulfekuhle, David Newman, Patrick Flemming, Neal Hull, and Joyce Hoppes!
Duane Murley is joined on the We Speak Farm Morning Show by John King from Ground Level Dispatch looking at the latest farm news at the beginning of the week.
Duane Murley caught up with Reese Drenth from Ground Level Dispatch on the We Speak Farm Morning Show about the new UK trade deal, planting, and more!
We're talking with the folks from Iowa Corn today as they spend the day with lawmakers in Des Moines!
Ivy Sprague from Hy-Vee joins us with the details on the upcoming farmer appreciation free breakfasts taking place at six Iowa locations on May 12th!
We're announcing a new wetland project in the Ankeny area today on Clean Water Wednesday! The Creekview Stormwater Wetland is designed to treat urban runoff from about 423 acres of pre-regulation development!
Shortly after the announcement of an emergency waiver for nation-wide sales of E-15, Monte Shaw joins us to give us the details.
Ivy from Hy-Vee joins us today to talk about today's tree giveaway in Winterset, Iowa to help residents impacted by the 2022 tornado.
Project Director for the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative, Melissa Miller, tells us about N-FACT (Nitrogen Fertilization Application Consultation Tool)!
We present the latest Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Keitzer family in Des Moines County! Thanks to our sponsor, the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers!
Bob Quinn and Sydney Septer were on grounds with lots of coverage of the 97th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference in Ames, Iowa! Hear all of their reports right here!
We're with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers, Iowa Corn, and Poet in Shell Rock, Iowa!
We're talking with the folks from Nofence and one of their users about their technology for virtual fencing for livestock and the app interface and collar system to keep livestock contained!
Mike Steenhoek from the Soy Transportation Coalition tells us about proposed port fees for Chinese-owned vessels and its potential impact on the ag industry.
We've been celebrating Ag Week all week long sponsored by the Iowa Farm Bureau! Hear all of our chats from this week here!
We're joined by Al Wulfekuhle from the National Pork Borad talks about his big takeaways and the action items from the National Pork Forum.
ISU Extension Water Quality Program Manager Catherine DeLong joins us on Clean Water Wednesday!
We're with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers talking about their Building Your Livestock Legacy program at the Robins farm near Scranton, IA!
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is with us today discussing how to submit nominations for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award given out at the great Iowa State Fair!
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation's Ronnette Vondrak tells us about a new Veterinarian Loan Repayment Incentive Program!
Brock Grain Systems Vice President of Sales John Tuttle details what he is recommending to farmers looking ahead to next year and storing grain.
Wyffels Iowa Site Lead Steve Woodall is with us as they celebrate the first load of seed leaving the new Ames, Iowa site this morning!
Landus and the Carstens Family Foundation are giving back during the Perry Lighted Holiday Parade with a celebration at the Tin Pig Tavern. Hear all about the event here!
Bob Quinn was on the road this past weekend at a wedding in Phoenix and saw an interesting animal at the golf course where the wedding was held: a javelina! He tells the story of the sighting.
We have a big announcement today as the folks at Landus and Conduit are bringing in Eric Snodgrass to provide weather forecasting to farmers though the Conduit website and other platforms!
The 2024 farming for the future conference is taking place today in Ankeny, Iowa, sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers. Bob Quinn is chatting with some of the participants on the program today, including Christopher Pudenz and Amanda Van Steenwyk from the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, Tammy Nebola and Nicki Howell with the Iowa Finance Authority, IDALS's Derek Namanny, and Brian Waddingham from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers!
Swine Health Information Center Executive Director Megan Niederwerder, DVM, PhD tells us about the discovery of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in a hog in Oregon and what it means for agriculture nationally.
On Clean Water Wednesday today, we're checking in on the farm with Tim Recker; looking at his harvest, drought conditions, and the planting and growth of cover crops on his land.
On this installment of the Iowa's Front Forty series, sponsored by the Iowa Soybean Association, we highlight the conservation work of Cara Marker-Morgan in Fremont County and talk bioreactors!
It's Farming for the Future Friday on the Big Show today! Lots of fun with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and the Iowa Corn Growers on the farm of Paul Gieselman!
Patent attorney Heidi Sease Nebel from McKee, Voorhees & Sease is with us to discuss her upcoming panel discussion at the World Food Prize on retaining patents on plants and the importance of protecting those intellectual property rights.
Today as we celebrate Clean Water Wednesday, Iowa Soybean Association conservation agronomist Evan Brehm discusses cover crop planting and fertilizer application in dry conditions.
Continuing the Iowa's Front Forty series, sponsored by the Iowa Soybean Association, we highlight Seth Watkins from Page County, Iowa about his conservation practices on his farm.
Bob and the Iowa Pork Producers Association are in Dunlap, Iowa today to crown Dairy Sweet the champion of the 2024 Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin contest! He talks with the owners, representatives from IPPA, and the contest judges!
On Clean Water Wednesday today, we are joined by Agri Drain, the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance, Weiland Farms and Crop-Tech Consulting discussing drainage water systems and the benefits of water managements for farmers and water conservation.
On this edition of the Iowa's Front Forty series, sponsored by the Iowa Soybean Association, we head to Lyon County and talk to Josh Plueger about the conservation practices he discusses with producers in the area; including cover crops.
Doug Hensley from Hertz Farm Management tells us what he's seeing and hearing from the 2024 harvest so far in Illinois and Iowa. He also talks about the impact a good harvest will have on land markets toward the end of 2024.
It's Iowa 4-H Day of Giving, part of National 4-H Week! Emily Saveraid tells us how folks can give back to Iowa's 4-H programs today!
Iowa Corn Growers Association President Stu Swanson joins us to discuss the outcomes and key takeaways from ICGA's recent trade mission to India.
It's harvest day at the DMACC Iowa Soybean camera powered by Champion Seed! Bob Quinn is at the plot talking with the folks from Champion, DMACC, and some of the students learning at the site!
We're beginning October Pork Month hanging out with the folks from the Iowa Pork Producers! We're talking about a different cut, best practices for preparing it, and about a new partnership for season two of the "Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon" campaign!
Over the next several Thursdays, we will be celebrating Iowa farmers who are applying conservation practices on their farm and thriving. Iowa Soybean Association Director of Conservation Roger Wolf talks with Bob about the people and practices we will be highlighting.
As we continue honoring Iowa's Front Forty sponsored by the Iowa Soybean Association, we're talking with Patrick White in Clay County about the conservation practices he has applied on his farm to keep the future in mind.
Today in the Iowa's Front Forty series, sponsored by the Iowa Soybean Association, we talk with John Wills from Dickinson County about how to get involved and his experience with cover crops and no-till.
We're honoring farmers implementing conservation practices in their fields sponsored by the Iowa Soybean Association! Today, we talk with Johnson County farmer Emery Davis about his no-till and cover crops.
We're celebrating clean water in Iowa today with Grace Yi from Practical Farmers of Iowa. She tells us about the Precision Conservation Analysis Incentive program to help farmers implement clean water practices on their farm.
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has the latest on the lawsuits that she and other attorneys general are bringing to end California Proposition 12 and Massachusetts Question 3 restrictions against other state's hog producing practices.
Kicking off October, which is Soybean Cyst Nematode Month, we're talking with BASF's Jeremiah Mullock about the pest and how to prevent problems.
Travis Lautner from the DMACC Agribusiness program gives us some updates from across the program including the harvest of the DMACC Iowa Soybeans Camera powered by Champion Seed, how FFA Chapter Presidents can apply for the Pierson Scholarship, and status of the livestock at the farm!
Mike Steenhoek from the Soy Transportation Coalition tells us about a strike that could take hold in the next few hours and impact the transportation of goods across the U.S.
Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist Gentry Sorenson tells us how northern Iowa looks for dryness and updates us on harvest progress.
The Iowa Pork Producers Association was recently in Washington D.C. talking with lawmakers about their Farm Bill priorities. IPPA Public Policy Director Ben Nuelle tells us about their conversations.
Over the next several Thursdays, we will be celebrating Iowa farmers who are applying conservation practices on their farm and thriving. Iowa Soybean Association Director of Conservation Roger Wolf talks with Bob about the people and practices we will be highlighting.
For the first time ever, we are presenting the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award in Des Moines County! Bob is talking with the Dodds family, the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers, and Scretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today on The Big Show!
It's Clean Water Wednesday! Bob is at the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative field day with the Iowa Agriculture Water alliance and the Iowa Corn Growers Association!
Bob Quinn was able to catch up with Kent Creighton at the Sukup booth during Farm Progress Show! They discuss options for grain storage and drying.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig brings us all the details on last week's IDALS announcement that assessments for the Grain Indemnity Fund will continue for an additional year. He also talks about harvest safety and the success of Farm Progress Show last week.
It's the final day of the 2024 Farm progress Show! Bob is joined again to start the show by Farm Progress Show Manager Matt Jungmann with an overview of the week and some insight toward 2025. We also talk with Don Van Houweling about the auction happening at the show with Van Wall. Then, Bob is joined by Brian Waddingham from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers, Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake, farmer Bill Couser, Titan Tire's Scott Sloan, Champion Seed agronomist Brandon Hulme, and Josh Remmington from the Iowa FFA Foundation.
On the second day of the 2024 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, Bob is joined by the Show Manager, Matt Jungmann, who talks about the success of day two of the show and says they're already looking ahead to 2026. Don Van Houweling gives an update on the Van Wall Equipment auction going on with the Farm Progress Show. Titan International CEO/President Paul Reitz and Product Manager Scott Sloan talk about the latest on display at their booth. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is with us and says he has been showing a lot of visitors around the show and bragging up Iowa ag. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments is on-site with some talk on the markets. The folks at BASF stop by to fill us in on their newest technologies. Cole The Cornstar let's Bob in on how the magic happens with his famous YouTube videos. And David is joined by GT Thompson and Randy Feenstra with the latest on the Farm Bill.
The Farm Progress Show is open in Boone, Iowa! Bob Quin caught up with Farm Progress Show Manager Matt Jungmann with some of the highlights of the first morning. He spoke with our broadcast host Don Van Houweling and Van Wall Equipment as well as morning programming host Scott Sloan and Titan Tire! Also during the show, we hear from influencer Laura Farms, Neal Borgmeyer and Lance Porter from Channel Seed, Tyler Williams from Foreground, Jamie Horton with DEKALB Asgrow Seed, and Ben Whaley from Golden Harvest!
With the 2024 Farm Progress Show less than 24 hours away, we're hanging out with the folks from Landus' Boone location learning about what they'll be showing off this week and the easy way that you can visit their new facility right next to the show site!
We're celebrating the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance's 10th anniversary today on the Big Show! We catch up with Jeff Lucas, Pat McGonegle, Kirk Leeds, Mike Naig, and Greg Wandrey aboutthe inception, history, and importance of the IAWA on Iowa ag.
The head of the Farm Progress Show, Matt Jungman, joins us with a preview of the show next week with the biggest newest and best on display in Boone, Iowa!
Iowa State University Extension field agronomist in Southwest Iowa Aaron Saeugling tells us about the status of the crops in his area after some "crop-saving rain" fell this month, but not over the entirety of his territory. He also gives some insight on insect issues in Southwest Iowa, including ear worm.
Our restored tractors at the start of the show today are a Farmall H and a John Deere 3020 Diesel. After we hear the roar of those machines, we head inside the WHO Crystal Studio for the rest of the first hour to talk with the Marion County Cattlemen's Beef Princess, Capital City Kubota, the Iowa Pork Tent, the 2024 Iowa Pork Queen, Iowa FFA State Officers, and the first- and second-place yodelers. The second hour revs up with more restored tractors out on Grand Avenue, then Iowa 4-H Council Members, Iowa Operation Lifesaver, the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers, and a family who received their Heritage Farm award today!
Starting off the show, we're outside the studio again today to hear the purr of a restored Minneapolis-Moline tractor from a Waverly-Shell Rock FFAer. Celebrating the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers 20th Anniversary today, Bob spoke with Marty Schwager, Brian Waddingham, Aaron Putze, and Kirk Leeds! We also are visited in the Crystal Studio by chainsaw carver Clint Henik, the 2024 Iowa Dairy Princess, the I-35 FFA President, the Snack Box, Astro Builders, ISF garden caretakers from Bondurant-Farrar FFA, an Iowa 4-H State Council member, Cattlemen's Beef Quarters, and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation!
We begin both hours pf today's Big Show from the Iowa State Fairgrounds with the sounds of tractors! Starting the show, a 1/4 Scale Pulling Tractor built by Iowa State Students with Titan tires! At noon, it's the sounds of a champion restored tractor at the fair from Pella Christian! Scott and Kim from Titan Tire join us along with Farm Rescue, Chuckie's Tenderloins, FFA State Officers, Iowa Pork Producers, Astro Buildings, Biolevel, and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation!
It's day 5 of the 2024 Iowa State Fair! Celebrating with us in the Crystal Studio is the Iowa Honey Queen, the Iowa Cattleman's Association with the results of Saturday's Governor's Charity Steer Show, the Iowa Egg Council, Don Van Houweling from Van Wall Equipment, Tim Meyer with the Steffes Group, U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03), the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, members of Iowa's FFA and 4-H, and possibly the cutest National Anthem singer at the fair! All while watching the 2024 Iowa State Fair Veteran's Day parade roll by out the Crystal Studio windows!
Day 2 of the Iowa State Fair was a blast at the Crystal Studio! Bob and David were joined by Senator Chuck Grassley, a fiddler, folks from the pork tent, FFA officers, the Iowa Sheep Association, a 4-H State Council member, Don Foley from the Iowa Bankers Association, and more!
Our coverage from the Iowa State Fair has begun! Bob Quinn spent Day 1 at Farm Bureau Park along Grand Avenue! It all starts with the National Anthem from Laura Steinkamp. Then Bob is joined by Iowa Farm Bureau's Brent Johnson, Andrew Wheeler, and Tanner Nissen along with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and the Iowa Dairy Princess.
Hertz Farm Management Real Estate Broker Kevin Hansen tells us what he's seeing as the key factors playing into the current condition of farmland markets across the Midwest
It's annual sweet corn day at the state capitol! Bob is joined by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and Titan Tire's Scott Sloan and Ryan Bales talking about the state's sweet corn industry, the upcoming Iowa State Fair, Governor's Charity Steer Show, Farm Progress Show, and more!
Bob spent the day at Landus during The Big Show today! He talked with Ryan Grant and Matt Carstens about the latest from Landus; including a big announcement from the President & CEO.
Big Show intern Kiley Allen spent some time earlier this week at the Polk County Fair in Des Moines, Iowa and she spoke with the fair queen and king and some other participants about their events!
Iowa Biodiesel Board Executive Director Grant Kimberley talks with us about the looming EPA decisions for the 2026 Renewable Fuel Standard and details their requests for those numbers to be released sooner rather than later. He also tells us what they hope to see from the EPA.
Iowa State University Extension field agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe in East-Central Iowa talks about the impact in that area from Monday's derecho and tornadoes and highlights the particular crops that saw the most damage. She also gives an update on root worm in that part of Iowa.
Cedar Rapids Environmental Manager Justin Schroeder discusses why it is so important to keep Iowa's waterways clean upstream on farms for the safety of those in the city. He tells us about the projects they are involved in to promote those conservation ideas.
Iowa's State Climatologist, Justin Glisan, recaps all of the information that has come in from last night's derecho across Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. He also updates us on where areas of Iowa now sit for soil moisture and looks ahead to the next couple of weeks.
Iowa State University Extension field agronomist Meaghan Anderson in Central Iowa tells us about the impacts in the area from last night's weather event and discusses some of the questions she has been answering on fungicide application and pests.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discusses the unfortunate but necessary move mad by an Iowa county fair to cancel dairy cattle shows amid the HPAI outbreak. he also gives an update on the flooding devastation in Northwest Iowa.
The new executive director of the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance, Jeff Lucas, talks with Bob about his background in ag and refueling his passion for supporting farmers.
Don Roose from U.S. commodities dives into today's USDA Acreage and Grain Stocks reports and their impact on the market. We also hear about the report publishing process after the tech delay at 11:00.
State Climatologist Justin Glissan looks ahead with us at what the state of Iowa and the Midwest could see in the coming weeks for rainfall and more heat.
Mike Steenhoek from the Soy Transportation Coalition discusses the impacts of ag product movement across the Midwest amid flooded roads and collapsed bridges.
Iowa State University Extension's Dr. Charles Hurburgh discusses what farmers need to do if their crops have been impacted by flooding.
Representative Ashley Hinson (IA-02) is with us to discuss recovery efforts from flooding in Iowa, particularly for farmers. She also touches on some legislation addressing foreign ownership of farmland.
It's Clean Water Wednesday in Boone today sponsored by the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance and Practical Farmers of Iowa! bob is chatting with those folks and some farmers they work with about cover crops and ways to get started in soil health practices on your farm!
With tar spot already being confirmed in parts of Iowa, DeKalb/Asgrow agronomist Andrew Penny talks with Bob about staying vigilant for tar spot but says not to be too concerned about fungicide application yet.
Iowa State University Center for Ag Law and Taxation director Kristine Tidgren dives into the specifics of how the boundary by acquiescence law works and takes a look at a recent example of it coming into play in Iowa that reached the Supreme Court.
Bob Quinn is at the Iowa Speedway today in Newton, Iowa kicking off race weekend for the Iowa corn 350 with the Iowa Corn Growers Association and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board! We're talking about the first-ever Cup Series race in Newton and the platform it will give for the message of E-15 and other products made from corn!
Bob Quinn is touring around the new Landus location in Boone today! He's joined on the show by Brian Crowe, Matt Brown, Tyler Schultes, Scott Ahrenholtz, Chandler Smith, and Matt Carstens!
After the June WASDE report was released from the USDA, the markets reacted very quietly. Don Roose from U.S. Commodities explains.
BASF Technical Service Representative Kurt Maertens gives us the details of where in Iowa has started seeing tar spot. He says it's not very surprising with the amount of rain we have seen. He also gives his recommended course of action.
Congratulations to the Streit family in Palo Alto County, IA on winning the Good Farm Neighbor award! On this episode of the podcast! We talk with Tony and Diane Streit, the neighbor who nominated them, Deputy Secretary of Ag Grant Menke, and the folks from the Coalition to Support Iowa's farmers who sponsor the award!
The World Pork Expo is taking place at the Iowa State Fairgrounds! Bob Quinn is talking with some of the movers and shakers in the pork industry! Joining him from the Crystal Studio is Iowa Pork Public Policy Director Ben Nuelle, Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Grant Menke, 2024 Iowa Pork Queen Lilly Bru, NPPC Assistant VP of Domestic Policy Chase Adams, Joyce Hoppes from IPPA, N. Carolina and Virginia Pork Councils CEO Roy Lee Lindsey, David Newman from NPB, and some young folks in the IPPA Youth Ambassador program! It's a packed show all about pork that you won't want to miss!
It's Clean Water Wednesday on the Big Show today sponsored by the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance! Bob is at Captain Roy's along the Des Moines river in Polk County talking with folks about projects happening along the Des Moines River for folks to enjoy the outdoors and the importance of clean water for those activities to happen! He's joined by guests from ICON Water Trails, Polk County, and the Great Outdoors Foundation!
The WHO Radio Great Iowa Tractor Ride is approaching quickly at the end of the month, June 24-26! Here's the announcements of each day's route for the 2024 ride!
Iowa State University Extension field agronomist Meghan Anderson in Central Iowa says that as planting finishes for some, she is doing a lot of stand evaluation and discussing potential need for re-planting. She also talks about some unusual pest issues she's encountering and discusses the need to slow down the rainfall.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig joined Bob today to talk about the impact of the Choose Iowa program and how to be come a member. He also talks about the dairy industry in the state as we start June Dairy Month!
Iowa Turkey Federation Executive Director Gretta Irwin dives into the details of the latest highly pathogenic avian influenza positive test in Iowa. She says she hopes the case in Cherokee County is a one and done and recommends being diligent in biosecurity practices on the farm.
We wrap up our series on farm bill priorities today talking with U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra from Iowa's 4th Congressional District talking about what he heard was most important from Iowa farmers in one of the nation's biggest ag production states.
Today we award the 184th Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Boelen Family at Bear Creek Dairy! We're also celebrating the start of June Dairy Month! We talk with Jan and Dorine Boelen and family about their dairy operation and how they established the farm after immigrating from the Netherlands. We also talk with The folks from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers, who sponsor the award. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, State Senator Annette Sweeney, and Iowa State Dairy Association Executive Director Mariah Busta praise the Boelens and talk about the kickoff of Dairy Month! We hear from Frazier Nursery's Alex Frazier about the tree they give each GFN winner and about steps for replacing windbreaks after last week's derecho. And Senator Chuck Grassley had some comments about the Boelens and the Good Farm Neighbor Award in his media call today!
It's Clean Water Wednesday! Today we are talking about the relationship between clean water, the corn growing industry, and beer brewers! We announce the creation of Yield of Dreams along with Iowa Corn CEO Craig Floss, Field Day Brewing Company head brewer Alec Travis, farmers Loran Steinlage and Amos Troester, Choose Iowa Director Beth Romer, Iowa Brewers Guild Executive Director Noreen Otto, and Rebekah Jones from the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance.
In this edition of our series on Farm Bill priorities, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President Brent Johnson discusses the most important issues for IFBF members including crop insurance, interstate commerce, and more. He also give some insight on his discussions with Iowa's membership on the House Ag Committee.
Today in our Farm Bill series, U.S. Representative Zach Nunn from Iowa's 3rd District talks about what was included in the mark up bill passed out of committee last week and what he heard from farmers and commodity groups along the way was most important to them.
National FFA CEO Scott Stump talks with David about his new position on the National Work Readiness Council to give a voice to agriculture in labor issues.
It's Farming For The Future Friday today sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers. Bob is in Hamlin, Iowa at Landus and the AMVC Feed Mill. He talks about the feed mill, the Landus/AMVC partnership, and adding value to corn through livestock use along with guests including Iowa Corn Promotion Board Director Ryan Steffensen, AMVC Managing Partner and Swine Nutritionist Trey Kellner, CSIF's Kody Havens and Brian Waddingham, USMEF VP of industry Relations John Hinners, Landus Chairman Matt Chambers, ICGA VP of Market Development Ryan Sauer.
Iowa's State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency, Matt Russel talks with David about how they can help farmers with storm damage get back on their feet and the importance of getting thorough documentation of the damage.
As a part of our Farm Bill series this week David spoke with Iowa Cattlemen's Association Director of Government Relations Cora Fox about the things ICA needs to see prioritized in the upcoming Farm Bill. Among the things top of mind are supporting foreign animal disease prevention, the livestock indemnity program, the EQIP program, and trade.
Our series on Farm Bill priorities continues today as Iowa Pork Producers Association Public Policy Director Ben Nuelle talks with David about what IPPA sees as the most important things to include in the Farm Bill including the importance of addressing California's Proposition 12 and foreign animal disease preparation.
Iowa State University Extension field agronomist Gentry Sorenson announces with us that Extension is planning informational meetings for farmers next week with advice on what to do about late planting expectations, crop insurance dates to watch, crop loss, and ponding. He details some of the experts they will have presenting for growers in Northwest Iowa.
It's another Clean Water Wednesday sponsored by the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance and the Iowa Pork Producers Association! IPPA Director of Public Policy Ben Nuelle discusses why they found it so important to be a founding member of IAWA. He and INREC Batch & Build Coordinator Abbey Hunt have some information on the batch and build process, the watersheds they are focused on, and the cost share options available. Rebekah Jones tells us more on Iowa Pork's involvement in their organization, celebrating its 10th birthday! And Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig dives into just how important these public-private partnerships are for keeping the ball rolling for water quality projects.
Iowa State University professor Dr. Charlie Hurburgh in charge of the Grain Quality Laboratory tells us about the high amount of grain in storage right now and the quality of it amid warmer weather.
We continue our series on Farm Bill priorities for Iowa commodity groups with Matt Herman from the Iowa Soybean Association! He gives us some bullet points including improving farm safety net, adjusting reference prices, and export promotion programs.
IDALS State Climatologist Justin Glisan tells us about the rainfall totals, nearing a half-foot that some parts have Iowa have seen in 24 hours. He describes the hail reports from today. He also previews tonight's round of severe weather with a wider range of moderate severe weather risk than he's seen since the Storm Prediction Center scale was introduced.
Beck's Hybrids field agronomist Greg Shepherd "it just isn't shaping up to be a smooth, easy spring" after all of the rainfall this season. He talks about some of the other issues that he's seeing but says to stay positive!
We're beginning a series this week discussing what commodity groups around Iowa need to see in the upcoming Farm Bill. Iowa Corn Growers Association Director of Federal Policy Kevin Studer says their priorities include export trade, crop insurance, fertilizer study legislation, and consolidation in agriculture.
Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group tells us what's coming up soon on the Steffes auction calendar and gives us a boots-on-the-ground perspective of planting and rain impacts in Southeast Iowa!
East-Central Iowa field agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe from Iowa State University Extension says there was planting progress made over the weekend in her area. She talks about issues with farmers needing to re-plant and for those who haven't planted yet maybe changing to a short season variety.
Today we are in Story County, Iowa with the Struthers Family presenting the 183rd Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers! We hear from Chuck and Kay Struthers about their farming operation and the family history in ag. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig gives his praise for the Struthers family and talks a little bit about how the Northern Lights impacted ag GPS devices. The Struthers' nominating neighbor discusses the family's impact on the community and how planting season is going in the area. CSIF Executive Director Brian Waddingham talks about the 20th anniversary of the organization and the Good Farm Neighbor Award. Frazier Nursery's Alex Frazier talks up the burr oak that they gift each award presentee. As we stand on a cattle farm with the Struthers family, the Iowa Beef Industry Council's Casey Anderson talks about a recent trade trip to Eastern Asia. You can find a map of where the Good Farm Neighbor Award has been presented and nominate your neighbor at supportfarmers.com!
It's planting day at the DMACC Iowa Soybean Camera powered by Champion Seed! We're planting soybeans this year for the first tome at the Adel DMACC Farm after 15 years of continuous corn. DMACC Agribusiness instructor Travis Lautner talks about that decision to break up the pest cycle on that plot and the later planting date due to rain. Champion Seed's Seth Hill and RC Casteel tell us what they're looking at across the state with weather issues and about the seed traits they are planting at the DMACC site. DMACC Agribusiness Student Lorin Mart talks about the work she is doing to maintain the plot over the summer. Follow along all season long online by searching "DMACC Iowa Soybeans Camera powered by Champion Seed"!
It's planting day at the DMACC Iowa Soybean Camera powered by Champion Seed! We're planting soybeans this year for the first tome at the Adel DMACC Farm after 15 years of continuous corn. DMACC Agribusiness instructor Travis Lautner talks about that decision to break up the pest cycle on that plot and the later planting date due to rain. Champion Seed's Seth Hill and RC Casteel tell us what they're looking at across the state with weather issues and about the seed traits they are planting at the DMACC site. DMACC Agribusiness Student Lorin Mart talks about the work she is doing to maintain the plot over the summer. Follow along all season long online by searching "DMACC Iowa Soybeans Camera powered by Champion Seed"!
Bob Quinn is joined today by the folks from the Iowa Soybean Association talking about clean water practices today that they are encouraging soybean growers to implement on the farm. Today's guests from the Iowa Soybean Association are CEO Kirk Leeds, Conservation Agronomist Ben Porepp, Conservation Services Manager Brandon Iddings, Director of Conservation Roger Wolf, ISA President-Elect Brent Swart, and Water Lab Service Manager Tony Seeman!
It's a special day for Sue Danielson from the WHO Radio newsroom, celebrating a big work-iversary at WHO! Bob reminisces about when he first hired her and she talks about one of her favorite memories in her time here, meeting a young man at the Iowa State Fair in the ag building who was overflowing with excitement and knowledge for agriculture!
Iowa State Extension plant pathology expert Alison Robertson talks with David about the new Tarspotter app that she has been working on with other experts from across the Midwest to determine risk of tar spot in your specific area! She also talks about the other diseases they are developing models for.
Iowa Corn Growers Association Director of Sustainability Greg Wandrey talks about some resources Iowa Corn has to help clear up confusion around ag carbon markets and ways they work with farmers to promote soil health. Mahaska County Angus Producer Amanda Drost tells us about her and her husband's operation and the cover crops they have been planting over the past decade-plus. She says it's been a learning process every year. She also points out how getting clean water practices in place can make passage of the farm to the next generation more attractive.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach field agronomist Clarabell Probasco says they have enjoyed large amounts of rainfall to help with drought in her area of Southeast Iowa. Discusses the wait for planting to begin in 2024. She also tells us that alfalfa weevils are causing a lot of havoc in the area.
North Central Iowa Agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz from Iowa State University Extension tells us about some of last night's rainfall totals in the area and says it's helping result in reduced drought suffering. She also tells us how the early crops are emerging. She also details pest activity she's noticing.
Monday's Second Hour: DMACC Agribusiness instructor Travis Lautner talks with us about the clean water practices they're working on at the Adel Farm and the rye cover crop that some cows are feeding on this spring. You can find some videos and pictures of those on our Facebook and Twitter pages! Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discusses the safety of beef and dairy with the ongoing highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in cattle and tells us what information they're passing on to producers. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments wraps up the day with a market update as grains remain strong with more heavy rain moving into the Midwest.
Monday's First Hour: Dekalb and Asgrow Technical Agronomist Nicloe Stecklein talks with us today from Northeast Iowa about planting delays, soil moisture, and detection of cut worms in that area. Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake breaks down today's markets with grains sharply higher today amid planting delays. Tim Meyer and the Steffes Group have a big auction online going over the next couple of days and more on the calendar for the week. Tim gives us all the details on those and how to get on their calendar for this summer.
Thursday's Second Hour: We are discussing the model agreed to by the U.S. Treasury Department for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credits and Iowa Corn Growers Association President Jolene Riessen discusses how it impacts corn farmers and improvements that she sees need to be made to get corn-based ethanol in the mix. Doug Hensley from Hertz Farm Management discusses what he's seen in his travel across the Midwest for planting progress and how he's seeing land prices move as focus shifts to planting in the Midwest. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions has our closing report on the markets and tells us what he's seeing for rainfall near his offices in Springfield, MO and in his hometown of Storm Lake.
Thursday's First Hour: The Treasury Department put out guidance on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel credits this week and Iowa Soybean Association Chief Officer of Demand and Advocacy Matt Herman discusses the impact of those tax credits of soybean farmers. Iowa State University Extension field crop entomology specialist Ashley Dean joins us to talk about the results from today's black cutworm moth mp and says "we've seen more moths in April than I've seen in [her] time doing this." Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions is handling market analysis duties today with grains mostly in the green. ISU Extension's Steve Freeman talks with David about the best practices for staying safe on Iowa roadways with farm equipment and haulers.
Wednesday's Second Hour: The celebration of May Beef Month in Iowa continues as Bob Quinn, the Iowa Beef Industry Council, and the Iowa Cattlemen's Association at the site of the winner of the 2024 Iowa's Best Burger Contest: JJ's Tavern + Grill in Ankeny! Co-owners Rick and Lilia Romero tell us about their smash burgers and how they named their four-month-old restaurant! IBIC Executive Director Mike Anderson talks about the significance of May beef Month and promoting the product to consumers heading into summer grilling months. Iowa Cattlemen CEO Bryan Whaley echos Mike's thoughts and talks about the hard work of beef producers across the state. Kylie Petersen from the Iowa Beef Industry Council talks about the impact for restaurants who win and are finalists in the contest. It's also Clean Water Wednesday! Washington County farmer Steve Berger talks about his on-farm practices for keeping nitrogen out of waterways.
Bob Quinn is with the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen's Association naming JJ's Tavern + Grill the winner of the 2024 Iowa's Best Burger Contest! JJ's owners Rick and Lilia Romero and Michael Roberts talk about their smash burgers, some of the featured toppings, and their first few months in the restaurant business! IBIC Director of Marketing and Communications Kylie Peterson talks about the trend of smash burgers winning Best Burger, this year's contest results, and the 7,500 votes they got from consumers. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig made it out to the event to celebrate Iowa's beef industry and JJ's Tavern + Grill. He also reminds us that it's Egg Month in May! And we continue today's celebratory mood with Wyffels Wednesday catching up with Wyffels District Sales Manager Clint Long looking at planting conditions amid varying rainfall amounts across Iowa.
Tuesday's Second Hour: Dr. Rachel Ruden from the ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Lab tells us what is happening in the wild bird population for highly pathogenic avian influenza and some building up of immunity. "The Sauceman" Speed Herrig from Cookies BBQ is hitting the road in the Rib Wagon! Find out where he's heading in Central Iowa and how he prepares his ribs for mouth-watering flavor! We conclude the show with Angie Setzer from Consus Ag as we talk about the red day for soybeans.
Tuesday's First Hour: American Carbon Alliance CEO Tom Buis gives his take on news that a plant in Georgia is using Brazilian ethanol to produces sustainable aviation fuel instead of that from the United States. We're talking cash grain with the "Goddess of Grain", Angie Setzer from Consus Ag. The National 4-H Conference just concluded in Washington D.C. and Treynor High School Junior Monica Osborn tells us about her experience as a delegate.
Monday's Second Hour: We're looking at national issues in ag with Representative Ashley Hinson (IA-02) including the Securing American Agriculture Act, tariffs on herbicides, and this year's E-15 waiver. Bob talks with Iowa Corn Growers' Ryan Sauer about promoting biofuels sales at retailers across Iowa. Jamey Kohake wraps up the show with a market update from Paragon Investments.
Monday's First Hour: Justin Glissan is with us of the top of the program to recap the severe weather weekend, including the updated tornado count in Iowa and rainfall impacts. Mike Naig is talking clean water with us and the latest on funding of projects across Iowa. He also discusses the developments in HPAI in cattle. Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake dives into today's market trade with us. Tim Meyer with the Steffes Group tells us what coming up on their auction schedule.
It's Farming For The Future Friday today sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and Iowa Corn! Bob is at the Kwik Star in Altoona, IA talking about ethanol with guests. The hour starts with Kwik Trip District Leader Mitchell Schneider talking about their upcoming locations, serving rural communities that are "food deserts", and the offering of Unleaded 88 (E15) fuel. Iowa Corn Growers Association Chair Denny Friest talks corn planting season with us and gives insight on how their use of ethanol fuel adds to corn basis prices across the state. Consus cash grain consultant Angie Setzer closes the show with analysis on the markets heading into the weekend.
Bob Quinn is at Kwik Star in Altoona, IA today for Farming for the Future Friday, sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and the Iowa Corn Growers Association. Starting the program, ICGA District 5 Field Manager John Stoakes talks about his role at Iowa Corn and what he's telling farmers and consumers about market building. ICGA Vice President of Market Development Ryan Sauer has insight on how fuel retailers can sign up for infrastructure grants to put in E-15 pumps. Kwik Star Store Manager Peter Nolte discusses the array of fuel options at the pump and the plans for expanding further across the Midwest. Hope Brecht from the Coalition chats with Bob about nominating farmers for the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award and other features of their website including a map of counties with GFN Award recipients and a list of Green Farmstead Partners. Iowa Corn Usage and Production Committee Chair Dan Keitzer talks about Kwik Star's Cyclone and Hawkeye pumps and talks about the next big thing for corn usage.
Thursday's Second Hour: Iowa Cattlemen's Association CEO Bryan Whaley is with us to begin the hour with his report card for the state legislature this session. David has a special report with Iowa State Clinical Associate Professor Phillip Jardon talking about the signs and effects of HPAI in dairy cattle and he has info on an upcoming informational seminar on the issue. Austin Schroeder from Brugler Marketing and Management joins us to conclude the show today with a look at the marketplace.
Thursday's First Hour: Field Agronomist Mike Witt from Iowa State University Extension say planters in West Central Iowa are going "as fast as they can get 'em legally" in anticipation of a lot of much-needed rainfall in the next several days. He also updates us on soil moisture and GDU levels and how they compare to historical averages. Austin Schroeder from Brugler Marketing and Management updates us on today's commodity trade. Dr. Kendall Lamkey from the ISU Kent Feed Mill tells us about the teaching they do from that building and how the support of Iowa Corn made it possible.
Wednesday's Second Hour: We're talking clean water to start the hour with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig who has details on yesterday's announcement of investments across the state and updates us on the batch and build projects going on around Iowa. Mike also tells us about the latest developments in the situation of HPAI in dairy cattle, the new biosecurity measures, and gives reassurance to the safety of pasteurized milk.
Wednesday's First Hour: Iowa State University Extension Agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe tells us how many fields she is seeing in East Central Iowa that are fit for corn and soybean planting and talks about action to take against alfalfa weevil. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions tells us what is going on in the marketplace today. And we celebrate Wyffels Wednesday with Wade Peck from Wyffels and he's going over the things to look for when deciding to plant the 2024 crop.
Tuesday's Second Hour: Southwest Iowa farmer Chris Gaesser lets us take a look at the field from his perspective as planting gets underway on his operation. Iowa Farm Bureau economics and research manager Christopher Pudenz discusses the trade and ag impacts that comes along with some new tariffs on imports from China and has details on the upcoming IFBF economic summit. US Commodities President Don Roose tells us what key factors he's watching for markets in the coming weeks as we close today's show.
Tuesday's First Hour: Iowa State University Extension Agronomist Clarabell Probasco gives us an update on planting in Southern Iowa and the conditions she is looking for to signal the start of widespread activity. Don Roose from US Commodities fills us in on the markets with a quiet day today after Monday's gains. And we're looking ahead to the 2024 Iowa State Fair (now 107 days away) with the announcement of some new events taking place this year, free with your Fair admission!
We continue today's show from Lawler, Iowa at Homeland Energy Solutions sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and the Iowa Corn Growers Association! Bob is talking about the process the corn goes through at Homeland and some of the products it goes into with Commodity risk Manager Zach Nosbisch. We're also talking ethanol with the Iowa Corn Promotion Board's Jason Orr and the uses of corn they are researching and promoting! Don Roose from US Commodities closes up today's show with us talking markets as grains finish the week stronger.
Bob is in Lawler, Iowa at Homeland Energy Solutions today for Farming for the Future Friday sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and the Iowa Corn Growers Association! He's talking with the folks there about the news today of the EPA allowing E-15 sales this summer, the uses of corn in animal agriculture, and the process of corn coming in at Homeland to byproducts going out.
Thursday's Second Hour: BASF's Kurt Maertens runs down the pest concerns he's talking to growers about as planting season begins for 2024. Dr. Dan Anderson from Iowa State University talks with us about the role hog manure plays in soil health and its benefits for Iowa's farmers. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions digs into today's market trade with corn and soybeans in the red, and discusses the strategy he's looking at over the next several weeks.
Thursday's First Hour: Starting the show, we hear one more time from Kiley Allan at the Iowa FFA Leadership Conference earlier this week joined by District Officer Caleb Zuercher who tells us about Courtesy Corps and his experiences at MFL MarMac FFA. ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Director Roger Main joins us with an update on their facility after this month's ribbon cutting ceremony for Phase 1 and the groundbreaking for Phase 2. Midwest Market Soulutions' Brian Hoops tells us what is bringing down soybeans today and has an update on South America's crop harvest. "Trailer Mike" Finarty is with us at the end of the hour discussing the importance of the mobile education trailer and the ability to take the message of corn growers directly to people around the state.
Wednesday's Second Hour: Today's Clean Water in Iowa Starts Here show continues today from the Stolee Farm near Radcliffe, Iowa sponsored by the Iowa Agriculture Water Aliance! Bob is joined to start this hour by Duck Unlimited CEO Adam Putnam talks about their partnership with IDALS in helping keep Iowa's waterways clean and healthy for waterfowl. Speaking of IDALS, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig elaborates further on the DU partnership, talks about cover crops, and gives his praise for Heath Stolee and the wetland on his farm. IAWA Executive Director Sean McMahon discusses the future of clean water on Iowa's farmland and brings in some stats on the success of wetlands in the clean water process. We also celebrate Wyffels Wednesday at the end of today's show with Wyffels Hybrids Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson diving into when isthe right time to start planting in Iowa!
Wednesday's First Hour: Bob Quinn is at the Stolee Farm near Radcliffe, Iowa for today's Clean Water Wednesday event sponsored by the Iowa Agriculture Water Aliance! He kicks off the program with IAWA Communications Director Rebekah Jones discussing the projects they are working on and makes the announcement of their partnership with iHeartRadio all season long to tell the stories of farmers working on conservation. Heath Stolee talks about the success he is having with the wetland on his farm in taking out nitrates and discusses the cover crops he's using. Iowa Corn Growers Association CEO Craig Floss gives a look at the message they are conveying to farmers and programs they are working on promoting cover crops. Iowa Pork Producers Association Pat McGonegle chats with us at the end of the hour about the establishment of the Iowa Ag Water Aliance and the ways pork producers contribute to the quality of water across Iowa.
It's a severe weather-shortened Big Show today! thanks to our news team for keeping everyone safe and up to date. We spend most of today's show hearing from Big Show correspondent Lydia Johnson at the 96th Annual Iowa FFA Leadership Conference in Ames! She spoke with Sigourney FFA participants in the Parliamentary Procedure competition, the WINNER of the Prepared Public Speaking contest, and with Iowa State University CALS Ambassador Maddi Klemme!
Monday's Second Hour: Starting the hour, Dean Grossnickle from Syngenta talks about prevention of weeds in soybean fields as planting season gets into full swing across Iowa! We head back to the FFA Leadership Conference in Ames with Bob Quinn as he sits down with Brian Waddingham from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers talking about their booth. Lydia Johnson learns about the poultry judging competition from two competitors from the Cricket Creek FFA chapter. Jamey Kohake wraps up the day with an update on the ag commodity markets.
Monday's First Hour: Bob is in Ames today on the campus of Iowa State University for the 96th Annual Iowa FFA Leadership Conference! Reports from him, Lydia Johnson, and Kiley Allan are sponsored by the Iowa Soybean Association! They talk with some of the young people involved in the event including members of the Des Moines FFA chapter, a competitor in the talent competition, and a finalist for the Rising Star award. He also visits with Joe Heinrich who was helping with registration this morning! Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments gives us a walkthrough of the markets today and a guess at what today's planting progress report will show. We also catch up with Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group and take a look at their spring calendar.
Friday's Second Hour: We continue from the Big Show Garage chatting with Scott Sloan and Shanw Chubb from Garage sponsor Titan Tire! They tell us about today's project getting Bob's Gator fired up and discuss the latest they are involved in at Titan Tire, including a visit to north Dakota and the launch of the FFA Tractor Restoration program for 2024. Pioneer Seeds field agronomist Matt Vandehaar gives his thoughts on readiness for early soybean planting with the warm weather coming up. And Mike Steenhoek from the Soy Transportation Coalition has an update on the reopening of the Baltimore port and shipping through the Panama Canal.
Friday's First Hour: It's Big Show Garage day on the Big Show! Bob is joined by I-35 FFA Instructor Denny Meggers and Titan Tire's Scott Sloan as they work on getting his Gator up and running for the season. We also catch up with former Iowa Pork Producers President Trish Cook and hear about what she has been up to this week in Washington, D.C. talking with lawmakers about Prop 12 and ag labor issues.
Thursday's Second Hour: Bob Quinn is presenting today's Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Lawless Family of Monroe County, Iowa sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers! He talks with Casey Anderson from the Iowa Beef Industry Council, CSIF's Kody Havens, and Alex Frazier from Frazier Nursery. Hertz Real Estate Services President Doug Hensley gives us his expertise on land values amid decreases across the countryside. US Commodities' Don Roose describes today's reaction to USDA Report this morning and tells us what he is hearing from the ag world in South America.
Thursday's First Hour: Good Farm Neighbor Award #182 goes to John & JoBeth Lawless in Monroe County! Bob is visiting with them, the folks from award sponsor the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers, and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig! He also catches up with Iowa Corn Growers Association District 8 Director Steve Kuiper about his involvement on the Plant-Based Products Council and the opportunities for demand growth in the corn industry.
Wednesday's Second Hour: We start the hour celebrating Clean Water Wednesday with the folks from Montag Manufacturing and the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance. Mike Naig discusses the latest news from the capitol including Senate passage of the meat labeling bill and the grain indemnity fund. Ending the hour, we listen back again to another highlight from the career of the late Lee Kline as we recognize the 100th anniversary of broadcastign for our flagship station, NewsRadio 1040 WHO.
Wednesday's First Hour: Big Show flagship station NewsRadio1040 WHO is celebrating its 100th anniversary today! In celebration, we're listening back to some of the best moments from former WHO Radio farm broadcasters Lee Kline and Keith Kirkpatrick, and Bob talks about the inception of The Big Show. We also catch up on today's market trade with AgTraderTalk's Garret Toay.
WHO Radio began broadcasting from Des Moines, Iowa on April 10, 1924. Today we celebrate 100 years of broadcasting to Iowans as Jeff Angelo visits with some of the voices who made it happen! We reminisce with Van Harden and Bonnie Lucas on their days on the morning show. Current WHO Radio personalities Simon Conway, Bob Quinn, David Geiger, Lee Habeeb, Heather Burnside, Sue Danielson, Nathan Fischer, and Terry Rich discuss their best memories on the air and the significance of telling the stories of Iowans. We also look back at some of the highlights of WHO legends Ronald Reagan and Herb Plambeck.
Tuesday's Second Hour: North Central Iowa field agronomist Gentry Sorenson from Iowa State University Extension talks with us about the lead up to planting season including the soil temps in in the area and he compares pre-plant 2024 to this time last year. Monte Shaw from the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association discusses the impact of soon-to-be-announced GREET Model regulations on their industry. Don Roose from US Commodities ends today's show with an update on markets.
Tuesday's First Hour: Interstate 35 FFA Instructor Denny Meggers joins us to talk about his experience yesterday travelling down to Southern Illinois to view the solar eclipse in the path of totality. Al Kluis from Kluis Commodity Advisors tells us his perspective at the end of the hour driving south from the Twin Cities to escape cloud cover to see it near Cedar Rapids. And in the middle of the first hour today, Don Roose from US Commodities walks us through today's ag market trade.
Monday's Second Hour:State Representative Heather Hora discusses the meat labelling bill that was passed by the State Senate but rejected by the House. David has a special report for us today with USDA NASS Upper Midwest Regional Office Director Greg Thessen on the recent five-year review on NASS Reports. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments ends today's show with another update on markets and his projections heading into planting season.
Friday's Second Hour: We continue today's presentation of the Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Eason family in Greene County, sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers! Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig praises the significance of the Easons' Heritage Farm, in their family for over 150 years! Alex Frazier from Frazier Nursery talks about the tree that they give GFN Award winners, the Bur Oak. USDA Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie tells us about the requirements for a product to be considered a climate smart commodity and talks about the first product to come to market meeting those qualifications. Don Roose from US Commodities looks at ag markets with us as we wrap up the week.
Friday's First Hour: Bob is near Scranton, Iowa today presenting a Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Eason Family, sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers! How talks throughout the hour today about the cattle operation, a heritage farm, with Bob and Peg Eason, their nephews Brent and Ryan Schroeder, nominator Erica Burris, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and CSIF's Brian Waddingham and Kody Havens.
Thursday's Second Hour: As planting season approaches, we're talking weed prevention with BASF Technical Marketing Manager Matt Inman. April is Soy Foods Month and we celebrate with Iowa Soybean Association Chief Officer of Brand Management and Engagement Aaron Putze discussing the array of options for soy in foods and the export opportunity it presents. Brugler Marketing & Management President Alan Brugler ends today's show with a look at commodity markets nearing the close.
Thursday's First Hour: Nation Milk Producers Federation economist Stephen Cain details the summary they just put out to USDA on desired changes for the milk industry. Iowa State University economist Chad Hart brings us some insight to where agriculture currently stands for cost of production and what key numbers are fluctuating. Melissa Miller from the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative tells us about their organization and the studies that they are undertaking and how Corn Checkoff dollars contribute.
Wednesday's Second Hour: Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, Vice President of External Affairs at Landus, tells us about how they are communicating with farmers and the issues in agriculture they are looking to facilitate at the statehouse. Landus President and CEO Matt Carstens tells us more about the newly announced Synthesis product to make drone data more easily accessible to farmers. We close the day with US Commodities’ Don Roose looking at markets including a look at how the US Dollar Index is impacting commodity markets today.
Wednesday's First Hour: Bob Quinn is on location today at Landus! Landus President & CEO Matt Carstens tells us about today's announcement of Synthesis, bringing data to the fingertips of farmers. LANDWERX Innovation Hub Director Brooke Blessington takes us through the importance of drones in agriculture and talks about how they work with Landus. Illinois farmer Kevin Kennedy talks about how he puts the data collected to use in his operation. We also chat on this Clean Water Wednesday with Kellie Blair about conservation practices on the farm that earned her the Women Impacting Agriculture award from Iowa State University Extension.
Friday's Second Hour: State Climatologist Justin Glissan talks with us about the drought monitor and the weather outlook at the start of spring. We're chatting grain quality and cargo quality with Alexander Grabois. And we end the week with Ann Johanns diving into the ISU Extension Farm Custom Rate Survey.
Friday's First Hour: Markets are closed for the Easter holiday, but there's plenty to talk about after yesterday's Grain Stocks and Planting Perspectives reports from USDA NASS. Don Roose from US Commodities gives us his biggest takeaways from yesterday. Big Show buddy Duane Murley joins Bob today in the Big Show Garage today helping out around the shop and talking about the culinary highlights along Highway 20 in North Central Iowa. And in today's Iowa Farm Bureau Spotlight, Bob is talking with IFBF Senior Investment Manager Adam Koppes about partnering with entrepreneurs across Iowa and providing educational opportunities through the Renew Rural Iowa program.
Thursday's Second Hour: Legacy Farmland Fund Founder and Managing Partner Eric Mueller tells us about their 721 Farm Contribution Fund option for planning for the next generation on the family farm. Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Economics and Research Manager Christopher Pudenz tells us about the economic summit coming up in June and how to register. Sean McMahon, the Executive Director of the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance, talks about the partnership they have with the Iowa Corn Growers Association to promote conservation practices in Iowa. US Commodities' Don Roose wraps up today's Big Show with a look at markets on a report day and leading into the holiday weekend.
Thursday's First Hour: Iowa Director for Rural Development Theresa Greenfield tells us about the Climate Smart Commodity Program and the first products to come to market. Don Roose is with us from US Commodities on a big day for markets with the release of the Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings from NASS, plus a trade holiday coming up tomorrow for Good Friday.
Wednesday's Second Hour: We continue our Clean Water Wednesday discussion with ISU Water Quality Program Manager Catherine DeLong sponsored by the Iowa Ag Water Alliance! We're discussing the importance of buffer strips, new technology in the practice, and she gives her grade for where she sees the state of conservation in Iowa. Rebecca Vittetoe from Iowa State University Extension has info for us on their upcoming crop scouting school. Brian Hoops talks about the markets as we approach the close and the upcoming holiday weekend.
Wednesday's First Hour: Iowa State University Water Quality Program Manager Catherine DeLong is in studio with us today as we celebrate Clean Water in Iowa sponsored by the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions dives into the cattle markets and takes a look at acreage estimates.
Tuesday's Second Hour: Mitch Hoyer from Iowa 4-H tells us about their recent workforce survey seeking to find out what the industry is in need of from the next generation. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig gives us the latest information on the dairy cows in Kansas and Texas that have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, the signs and symptoms, and the future of those cows. John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing closes today's show with an update on markets.
Tuesday's First Hour: Iowa State University Extension Dairy Veterinarian Phillip Jardon discusses recent findings of avian influenza in some sick cattle, how they believe the virus is being transmitted, and reminds us of best practices for biosecurity. Mike Steenhoek from the Soy Transportation Coalition tells us about the impact of this morning's shipwreck and bridge collapse in Baltimore on the ag supply chain. Amanda Brill from Total Farm Marketing gets into the commodity markets with us today. And in today's Iowa Farm Bureau Spotlight, Bob is talking with IFBF Senior Investment Manager Adam Koppes about partnering with entrepreneurs across Iowa and providing educational opportunities through the Renew Rural Iowa program.
Monday's Second Hour: Starting the hour, we're talking conservation with corn farmer Tim Recker and what's on his mind amid the raininess of this weekend and the mostly above-normal temperatures this winter. David Geiger has a special report today with American Feed Industry Association Director of Feed Manufacturing & Regulatory Affairs Gary Huddleston about an EPA warning on the use of formaldehyde in agriculture and reminders for the proper use. Jamey Kohake wraps up today's show with another update on markets from Paragon Investments.
Monday's First Hour: Iowa State University Extension field agronomist Meaghan Anderson tells us what kind of precipitation Central Iowa saw over the past three days, what she's hoping for the next couple of days, and how that could impact drought-stricken fields. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments is today's market analyst starting the holiday-shortened trade week. And Tim Meyer has our weekly update from the Steffes Group and gives us some insight on what the weather has looked like outside his Southeast Iowa window.
It's Good Farm Neighbor Award day! Bob is on the road sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers to honor Craig and Judy Albert from Valley Green Farms in Buchanan Family! Throughout the show today, we talk with the Alberts and their son Jordan, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and Alex Frazier from Frazier Nursery. We are also joined by Brian Waddingham, Kody Havens, and Hope Brecht from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers! In the second hour of the program Iowa Renewable Fuels Executive Director Monte Shaw is with us to discuss new legislation that he says will have a negative impact on liquid fuels. And Angie Setzer from Consus Ag ends the show with us looking at today's market trade as soybeans fall double digits.
Our celebration of Ag Week sponsored by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation continues today as we talk with Tanner Brass from Franklin County telling us about his oxbow projects and their county Farm Bureau is hosting a Breakfast Battle! Terraplex Ag Pella Store Manager Ben De Boef tells us about the ag drones they have available and the service and training they offer there in the store. Alan Brugler from Brugler Marketing & Management LLC breaks down the markets as we end the show.
DeKalb/Asgrow Agronomist Nicole Stecklein talks GDUs and planting season with us; as well as the latest drought monitor showing some improvement in her area of Eastern Iowa. Senator Joni Ernst discusses her efforts to update FAFSA to correct hinderances on farm kids, Women in Agriculture Day, and a letter sent to Ambassador Katherine Tai and Secretary Tom Vilsack. ICGA District 3 Director Mark Mueller discusses some export opportunities he is working on.
Tuesday's Second Hour: We're talking Clean Water Wednesday this hour on The Big Show sponsored by the Iowa Agriculture Water Aliance! Mason City farmer Dean Bonheim tells us about his operation and the clean water practices they've implemented. We also visit with Joy Van Wyngarden from Mahaska Soil & Water Conservation District about some of the practices she has overseen in the South Skunk Watershed preventing soil erosion and keeping nutrients in the field. Don Roose from U.S. Commodities closes the day with our last look at markets.
Wednesday's First Hour: Spencer Chase from Agri-Pulse brings us up to date on the future of the Farm Bill now that a government shutdown has been avoided in Washington D.C. We bring in Don Roose from U.S. Commodities to break down the Wednesday market trade. And in today's Ag Week spotlight from Iowa Farm Bureau, we chat with Carroll County producer Jason Nees about his cover crops usage and the work Carroll County Farm Bureau is doing in the area including a donation of ag books to a children's museum and helping fund greenhouse projects for IKM-Manning and Coon Rapids-Bayard.
Tuesday's Second Hour: Our celebration of Iowa Ag Week continues today as we talk with Iowa Farm Bureau Community Research Manager Ronnette Vondrak discussing their investment in the future of agriculture through scholarships available for students. Iowa State Representative Mike Sexton, Chair of the Agriculture Committee, joins us to discuss the session so far and the importance of the fake meat bill working to be passed. Al Kluis from Kluis Commodity Advisors gives us a look at his charts for the next few weeks for grain markets.
Tuesday's First Hour: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joins the show to discuss the background on dropping a lawsuit against the EPA demanding a ruling on year-round E-15. Al Kluis from Kluis Commodity Advisors tells us about the snow they expect to see in the Twin Cities over the next week and dives into markets, mostly quiet for grains. And we learn about Big Show sponsor Terraplex and their agriculture drone services from Owner and Co-Founder Danny Assman.
Monday's Second Hour: We're talking with Kylie Peterson and Rochelle Gilman from the Iowa Beef Industry Council and Erika Osmundson with the Iowa Cattlemen's Association about the 2024 Iowa's Best Burger Contest! They run down the top ten vote getters again and talk about how they will be judged as well as the qualifications for burgers to make it into the contest! We're celebrating Ag Week all week long with the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and today we're saluting Emily Henkes from Driftless Cattle Company about their operation and some of the programs she's involved in up in Northeast Iowa to get young people involved in ag. Jamey Kohake closes the show with a look at markets from Paragon Investments.
The Iowa Beef Industry Council and Iowa Cattlemen's Association are in studio with us today as we announce the ten finalists in the 2024 Iowa's Best Burger Contest! Kylie Peterson and Rochelle Gilman from the Beef Industry Council and Erika Osmundson with the Iowa Cattlemen's Association reveal the finalists out of the 7,500+ votes, the timeline for judging, and discuss some of their favorite methods of preparation! Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments breaks down the markets today as they open quietly for corn and a bit lower for soybeans. Tim Meyer updates us on the latest from the Steffes Group calendar!
Friday's Second Hour: Bob is at the Big Show Garage today answers making tick tubes and answers some listener questions. State Climatologist Justin Glissan discuss the expansion of D1 drought in Northern Iowa on yesterday's drought monitor and the potential upcoming shift from El Nino to ENSO Neutral. And Jamey Kohake has our last look at markets for the week from Paragon Investments!
Friday's First Hour: We talk with Dr. Paul Sundberg about receiving the Distinguished Service Award at the National Pork Industry Forum and the way that the industry changed over his 40-plus years. Jamy Kohake from Paragon Investments has today's market analysis. And in today's spotlight on Iowa, Bob is talking with Southwest Valley FFA Advisor Blake Anderson about a $1,000,000 gift from Iowa Farm Bureau to FFA Foundation's All In For Ag campaign and the importance of FFA providing opportunities for students. Bob is also doing some work at the Big Show Garage making some DIY tick tubes.
Thursday's Second Hour: We're talking with Hampton, Iowa's April Hemmes about being named a Master Farmer by Wallaces Farmer and she takes us out into her field to see what it looks like heading into planting season. State Senator Dawn Driscoll, chair of the Senate Ag Committee, tells us about the meat integrity bill that was passed unanimously by the state senate. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions ends the day with our closing look at markets.
We begin the show with a special report from David Geiger looking at the falling crop estimates for South America. North Central Iowa Field Agronomist from Iowa State University Extension, Gentry Sorenson, talks about this morning's rainfall in the area and the field work that farmers are starting up. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions tells us about today's market trade as corn comes off of the highs for the day. But he reminds us of the rally corn has been on the past two weeks. Farm Rescue Development Officer Terry Johnston talks about their organization, how they help farmers in need, and how the Iowa Corn Promotion Board helps them accomplish that mission.
Wednesday's Second Hour: Iowa Soybean Association's Evan Brehm joins us for some extended time today talking about clean water practices he's seeing producers implement on the farm. Don Roose closes the show today with an update on markets.
Wednesday's First Hour: Charlie Hurburgh has some information for us today on keeping grain in storage in good condition. Don Roose from U.S. Commodities walks us through markets today with grains a bit weaker. And we're talking about the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse on April 8th and an interesting impact in agriculture.
Tuesday's Second Hour: Doug Burns from Fam Credit Services of America joins us with a reminder of the deadline to sign up for crop insurance by this coming Friday. David Geiger is joined by two new council youth members of the World Food Prize Foundation and talks about the impact they want to make with their involvement. Garrett Toay from AgTraderTalk ends the show today with an update on markets.
Tuesday's Second Hour: We head out to the field to start the program with corn grower Steve Kuiper ins Southeastern Iowa to talk moisture levels and check in on fieldwork activity in that section of the state. Tapping into another pair of eyes out in the field, Brandon Hulme from Champion Seed says he's already being asked if it's time to plant (his answer is NO!) and gives us an update on what's new from Champion heading into the 2024 planting season. AgTraderTalk's Garrett Toay brings us up to speed on markets and the information coming from South America that's bringing soybeans up double digits.
In today's spotlight on Iowa, Bob is talking with Southwest Valley FFA Advisor Blake Anderson about a $1,000,000 gift from Iowa Farm Bureau to FFA Foundation's All In For Ag campaign and the importance of FFA providing opportunities for students. David Geiger has a special report on everything that happened at National Bio-Based Products Friday at Landus. Paragon Investments advisor Jamey Kohake closes today's show with an update on markets.
Angie Rieck-Hinz from Iowa State University Extension tells us what her area in North Central Iowa got for rain last week and the scouting and preparation they are doing for Asian copperleaf. We're looking at markets with Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments. We also talk with Tim Meyer about the upcoming equipment and land sales.
Simon talks Biden's attempt at a State of the Union Address, Human Trafficking with Representative Steven Holt, and much much more!
We continue today's Farming for the Future Friday sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and the Iowa Beef Industry Council! Bob is joined by CSIF's Cody Havens discussing the challenges that producers face when it comes to the rules and regulations in livestock ag and how the Coalition helps farmers overcome those challenges. IBIC Director of Nutrition and Health Promotions Rochelle Gilman talks about the importance of informing consumers of the best way to prepare beef at home through programs such as Beef 101. The 'Goddess of Grain' Angie Setzer ends the show with us looking at markets post-WASDE report this morning with soybeans up almost 20 cents!
Bob Quinn is out today at Flight Bar + Grille in Huxley for Farming for the Future Friday with the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers! Beef Industry Council Executive Director Mike Anderson discusses the efforts that they are doing to promote beef use to consumers, including the Best Burger contest! Director of Marketing and Communications Kylie Peterson updates us on the nomination period for this year's contest and says that there are already more than 6,500 submissions! Marianne Pacha, owner and creative director at reigning Best Burger champion Flight Bar + Grille in Huxley, talks about the impact of winning on their business and the Huxley community. Mike Anderson is back to end the hour talking about a recent trade mission to Mexico and expanding the future success of Iowa's beef industry through demand promotion.
Iowa Cattlemen's Association Director of Government Relations, Cora Fox, discusses the Iowa Meat Integrity Bill ensuring that meat and imitation meat are properly labelled for consumers. USDA Agricultural Research Service Food Technologist Dr. Daniela Bermudez talks about new findings on use of radio waves to pasteurize eggs in a less time-consuming way. Al Kluis from Kluis Commodity Advisors gives another look at the marketplace at the end of the show approaching the day's close and a WASDE Report on Friday.
Mike Steenhoek from the Soy Transportation joins us to tell us about the tour they took of the Port of Houston while at Commodity Classic last week and the discussions they were having about the Panama Canal. Al Kluis from Kluis Commodity Advisors is today's market analyst, and he gives his recap of last week's Commodity Classic along with a look at today's green grain trade. Chris Bengtson from the Iowa Corn Promotion Board talks about the Radical Corn Value Chain Challenge and the investment money up for grabs to companies with ideas for new uses for corn!
Iowa Soybean Association Conservation Agronomist Lead, Mike Gilman, tells us about the Farmers For Soil Health cost-share opportunity available to farmers looking to plant cover crops. Aaron Lehman from the Iowa Farmers Union talks with David about the important pieces of the upcoming farm bill and urges farmers to talk with their representatives. And Don Roose from U.S. Commodities, Inc. gives us our closing market commentary.
Aaron Saeugling from Iowa State University Extension in Southwest Iowa tells us how much rain they got earlier this week, how dry it has been overall, and about pest problems the growers around there are expecting to face in 2024. Don Roose is along to analyze markets with us from U.S. Commodities. And David is talking with USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor!
Joe Heinrich, Executive Director of the Smart Carbon Network is with us at the beginning of the hour talking about his trip today over to Nebraska to visit a carbon project that they are facilitating and discusses the state of the industry. David has an interview with USDA Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Under Secretary Alexis Taylor on her recent article about the 100-year history of the USDA Outlook Forum. And Brian Hoops wraps us up for the day with a look at markets from Midwest Market Solutions.
Iowa State University Extension's East Central Field Agronomist, Rebecca Vittetoe, talks soil moisture with us as her area of Iowa saw some of the highest rainfall totals yesterday. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions breaks down the markets for us today and talks about what needs to happen to sustain a rally in grain trade. Smart Carbon Network Executive Director Joe Heinrich talks about the state of the Midwest carbon capture industry.
Monday's Second Hour: Bobby Martens, the Iowa Institute for Cooperatives Endowed Professor of Economics and Associate Professor of Economics at Iowa State, talks with David about his recent trip with students following along the soybean supply chain. Central Iowa Field Agronomist Meaghan Anderson from Iowa State University Extension addresses the sprinkle of rainfall seen in the middle of the state this morning and talks about the broader view of drought heading into 2024 planting season. And Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments closes the show with an update on markets.
Monday's First Hour: Kylie Peterson from the Iowa Beef Industry Council gives an update on the nomination period for the Iowa's Best Burger contest with almost 6,000 nominations and the deadline coming up next Tuesday. She also talks about calving season on the family farm. Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake talks about today's green grain markets, the speculation of if the market has found a bottom, and has a preview for the next WASDE report coming up on Friday. Tim Meyer has our latest update on activity over at the Steffes Group to wrap up the hour.
Friday's Second Hour: Bob Quinn has more coverage today as Commodity Classic 2024 winds down! This hour, his guests include Iowa Corn Growers Association District 9 Director Dan Keitzer, Knoxville-area corn grower Steve Kuiper, Ted Stark from Cenex Diesel, United Soybean Board Demand Committe chair April Hemmes, and Rob Ewoldt from the Iowa Soybean Association. Thanks again to ISA for sponsoring Bob's reports from Commodity Classic all week!
Friday's First Hour: Bob Quinn has been busy at Commodity Classic 2024 in Houston! He talks with many of the biggest newsmakers in agriculture at the event today including Van Wall Equipment's Scott Meldrum, Ryan Dunsbergen from Golden Harvest, Bayer's Tyler Williams, ICGA First Vice Chair Stu Swanson, Paul Bonnett from Nutrien Ag Solutions, and Erin Wroge at Cenex! Bob's reports throughout Commodity Classic being brought to you courtesy of the Iowa Soybean Association and the Soybean Checkoff.
Thursday's Second Hour: We continue today's coverage from Commodity Classic in Houston, TX! Bob talks with Don Van Houweling from Van Wall Equipment about the announcements being made by John Deere. Bob and Al Kluis from Kluis Commodity Advisors talk over charts and key dates coming up for grain markets. Bob is joined by Iowa soybean grower Dave Struthers talking about prices and key new uses to increase demand for the product. Wes Hays from Bayer talks about the latest dicamba ruling and the discussions they are having with the EPA looking ahead to 2025 and beyond. Dan Hueber from The Hueber Report wraps up today's show with an update on markets.
Wednesday's Second Hour: Commodity Classic is in full swing down in Houston and Bob Quinn is there sponsored by the Iowa Soybean Association! BASF Vice President of U.S. Agricultural Solutions Scott Kay talks with Bob through out the noon hour today about hybrid selection and the research they're working on at BASF. To end the show, Al Kluis from Kluis Commodity Advisors brings us up to date on the trade today and talks about Commodity Classic from his perspective!
Wednesday's First Hour: Bob Quinn is in Houston, Texas this week at Commodity Classic with coverage sponsored by the Iowa Soybean Association! He caught up with ISA Senior Director of Market Development Grant Kimberly and talked about their recent trade mission to Mexico and the port system in the Houston area that he was able to tour. Bob also talked with BASF's Chris Conner about the program he was part of talking seed selection. Another guy down at Commodity Classic is Al Kluis from Kluis Commodity Advisors! He tells us what questions he's hearing from producers at the meeting.
Friday's Second Hour: Farming for the Future Friday continues, Sponsored by the coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers, at the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory talking about the opportunities there for young people getting into animal agriculture! VDL Executive Director Pat Halbur talks with Bob about what makes the ISU College of Verterinary Medicine so great on a national scale and tells us what research they are working on at the facility. Bob also chats with some of the students about what got them into ag, makes them want to stay, and where they see themselves heading once they graduate from ISU. The Coalition's Hope Brecht talks about the services that CSIF provides to anyone in the livestock industry. Ending the show, we talk with Amanda Brill from Total Farm Marketing about markets and the big story of the day: nearby corn falling below $4.
Friday's First Hour: It's Farming For the Future Friday on today's Big Show sponsored by the Coalition to Support Farmers! Bob and the gang are at the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab and got to take a tour of the new facility this morning. CSIF's Kody Havens talks about the tour and times going to the old Vet Med building. ISU Deen of Dean of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Dan Grooms and DVL Director Dr. Rodger Main talk about the facility just South of Jack Trice and tells us what's coming next with Phase Two! ISU Veterinary Medicine student Dr. Emily Finley tells us what she is studying at the diagnostic lab.
Thursday's Second Hour: Fresh off the trip to the National Farm Machinery Show, Scott Sloan from Titan Tire talks about the biggest, newest, and best that caught his eye last week. Author Darcy Maulsby talks about her work telling the stories of Iowans and a conference that she will be part of coming up. Ending the show, Al Kluis from Kluis Commodity Advisors gives us some target dates and prices to watch for grains over the next few weeks.
Thursday's First Hour: Brandon Hulme from Champion Seed talks with us about the upcoming season putting in Champion soybeans for the DMACC plot and the decision to rotate. He also tells us about the soil residue he's noticing from lack of soil moisture over the past couple of years. We talk markets with Kluis Commodity Advisors' Al Kluis and get a preview of what he'll be talking about on stage at next week's Commodity Classic. To end the hour, Ryan Steffenson tells us about the Iowa Corn Leadership Enhancement and Development (I-LEAD) program!
Wednesday's Second Hour: David has a special report with University of Sau Paulo agronomist Mauro Osaki on the South American crop. Controlled Ponds of Iowa owner Nick Coburn joins us with some tips on pond dye now that any ice that may have formed on the pond has melted away. And Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions closes the show with a look at markets.
Wednesday's First Hour: We kick off today's show with one of our young guns in ag, Tim Couser, talking about the state of farming for young people and the upcoming growing season. Iowa State University Extension field agronomist Virgil Schmidt in the Eastern part of Iowa discusses the need for some soil moisture and gives some insight on his winter meeting conversations on fighting pests and disease in the field in 2024. Midwest Market Solutions' Brian Hoops is today's market analyst, and we look at a hog market that he says "has turned a corner" and grains that are in the red so far this morning.
Tuesday's Second Hour: Representative Ashley Hinson from Iowa's 2nd District gives us the latest on potential legislation to repeal Proposition 12. Dr. Steve Meyer from Ever.Ag tells us about his projections for the future of the hog industry in the United States. Al Kluis from Kluis Commodity Advisors ends today's program with an update on markets.
Tuesday's First Hour: Angie Rieck-Hinz from Iowa State University Extension tells us what soil moisture looks like where she is in North Central Iowa and says some areas never even saw frost this winter. Al Kluis from Kluis Commodity Advisors looks into markets with us including what he's seeing down the road for new crop prices. David Geger closes the hour with a look at what's coming out of this week's Ag Outlook Forum.
BW Fusion Agronomist Josh Messer tells us about the company and who should be looking at "the most powerful gallon in agriculture". State Climatologist Justin Glissan talks drought with us as we hit the 190th straight week of at least some D1 somewhere in Iowa and we look at where this February is on track to rank in terms of warmest of all time.
Megan Niederwerder from the Swine Health Information Center tells us what they are doing to protect the U.S. swine population from Japanese encephalitis virus. The Director of the ISU Center for Cybersecurity Innovation and Outreach, Doug Jacobson, talks about the risks of using Chinese-manufactured drones and how to prevent data from falling into the wrong hands. Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group tells us what auctions they have coming up, including one right in his home county down in Southeast Iowa.
Bob Quinn hits the road today to southwestern Cass County with Muller Livestock for Farming for the Future Friday sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers! Starting the show, CSIF's Brian Waddingham talks about how they can help cattle producers adhere to all of the rules and regulation and set up farmers for success. Kelly and Maggie Muller talk about their business, the growth of the cattle industry over the years, and the importance of farm-to-table products at their shop. Corinne Rowe from Rowe's Red Cows and Rowe’s Meat Market talks about their on-farm store and how other producers can start a store themselves. Iowa Beef Industry Checkoff Executive Director Mike Anderson talks more about the prominence of producer-run stores to sell their product directly to consumers! Jamey Kohake closes out today's Big Show with a look at markets heading into the holiday weekend
Thursday's Second Hour: Dr. Michelle Soupir at Iowa State University is doing some research on bioreactors and woodchip alternatives; and she tells us more to start the hour. Ian Cox tells us about the latest happenings at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY including the tractor pulls and has some insight on the biggest, newest, and best on display. Don Roose from U.S. Commodities closes down the show today with our update on commodity markets.
Thursday's First Hour: We get to know Iowa State University's new swine specialist, Ashley Englin, and her background growing up in Northwest Iowa and the programs she's getting her hands on right away at ISU. Don Roose from U.S. Commodities informs us what's going on at USDA's Outlook Forum bringing grain markets lower today. And we catch up with Iowa Hawkeyes play-by-play voice Gary Dolphin about the importance of Iowa Corn Growers Associations sponsorship of the Cy-Hawk Series and how it brings the message of corn farmers to consumers.
Wednesday's Second Hour: DMACC Agribusiness Instructor Travis Lautner tells us about the upcoming change at the corn cam plot in Adel for 2024: a rotation to soybeans! Iowa Agriculture Statistics Director Greg Thessen breaks down the numbers from the just-released Census of Agriculture and how some of Iowa's trends differ from the national movement. Garrett Toay from AgTraderTalk gives some insight on his targets for grain markets in the next couple of weeks as we end today's show.
Wednesday's First Hour: Field Agronomist Gentry Sorenson from Iowa State University Extension talks with us about the soil moisture readings they are seeing and how they compare historically over 60 years of data. AgTraderTalk's Garrett Toay breaks down today's trade with a "Valentine's Day massacre" in the marketplace. We're also talking about the latest innovation on display right now at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY.
Tuesday's Second Hour: Starting this hour, Spencer Chase from Agri-Pulse has the latest on the diminishing chances of getting a new farm bill any time soon. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discusses the recent court decision to vacate dicamba registration nationwide and the action that he and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture are taking. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions wraps up this Tuesday show with another update on markets.
Tuesday's First Hour: Starting off today's show, David Geiger is sifting through the important statistics that are coming out of the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Clarabell Probasco from Iowa State University Extension in Southeast Iowa talks soil moisture and has some details on Planter University from ISU. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions tells us what the news is bringing soybeans down a bit today. Kylie Petersen from the Iowa Beef Industry Council has an update on the Best Burger Contest, just over a day in and almost 1,000 VOTES in!
Monday's Second Hour: Bob continues today's broadcast from the Iowa Beef Expo with our sponsors at the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen's Association! We're announcing the start of voting for the 2024 Iowa's Best Burger Contest talking with representatives from IBIC and ICA! Casey Anderson also talks about preparation for this year's Iowa Governor's Charity Steer Show! The hour ends with Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments as we dive into commodity markets this afternoon.
Monday's First Hour: Bob Quinn is on the road today with the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen's Association as we begin the nomination process for the 15th annual Iowa's Best Burger Contest! He talks with the folks from IBIC and ICA about the voting process, burger qualification requirements, where to find more info, and promotional materials for restaurants! We also talk over the markets with Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake and Tim Meyer has the latest on land and equipment sales at the Steffes Group!
Friday's Second Hour: It's Farming for the Future Friday with the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers! We open this hour with Brian Waddingham from CSIF talking about rules and regulations inspections that are happening around Iowa and how the Coalition can come out ahead of those inspections and help you meet the requirements. Kody Havens tells us what he does out in the field as he visits livestock producers across the state. Our day the Iowa Beef Industry Council hewadquarters in Ames wraps up with IBIC's Mike Anderson talking about the importance of Checkoff dollars in Iowa. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments wraps up today's Big Show with our last look at commodity markets for the week.
Friday's First Hour: The Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers are our hosts today for Farming for the Future Friday! IBIC's Mike Anderson, Dr. Dan Thompson, Dr. Stephanie Hansen, and Assistant Professor Randie Culbertson from Iowa State University talk about the latest research and innovations funded by the Beef Checkoff and the future of the beef industry.
Thursday's Second Hour: The deadline to apply for the Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant has been extended to February 23 and Iowa State Dairy Association Executive Director Mariah Busta tells us how to apply and what the grant can potentially be used for. She also gives an insider tip on how to find out where your dairy products were processed! David Geiger has a report with Locus AG's Vic Peroni looking at participation in carbon credit programs. Don Roose from U.S. Commodities brings us information on commodity markets to end the show now that we're a couple of hours removed from the WASDE Report that sent soybeans on a rollercoaster ride.
Thursday's First Hour: With reports coming out from USDA and CONAB today, Don Roose from U.S. Commodities breaks down the key numbers. DEKALB Asgrow Technical Agronomist Nicole Stecklein tells us what she's seeing in Northeast Iowa. USMEF Vice President of Industry Relations John Hinners joins us on the show talking about the importance of farmers and the Iowa Corn Growers Association in the production of red meat.
Wednesday's Second Hour: Todd & Sargent is celebrating 90 years in business and President & CEO Jon Sargent talks with Bob about the company's history, including the building of the feed mill at Iowa State University. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor was one of the headline speakers at the Renewable Fuels Summit last week and she tells us about the discussions they had at the meeting. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions wraps up the show today with our last look at commodity markets.
Wednesday's First Hour: Meaghan Anderson from Iowa State University Extension tells us what her soil moisture monitors are reading as all of the January snow melts into the ground. Brian Hoops with Midwest Market Solutions talks markets with us and the impact of weekend rain in South America on today's trade. David Geiger ends the hour with a report on the Affordable Connectivity Program and its potential end in a few months without new funding.
Tuesday's Full Show: Today on The Big Show we remember the late Bill Northey, former Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. We hear some audio of Bill telling us about some of his proudest accomplishments. We talk with his successor, Mike Naig, Iowa Soybean Association's Grant Kimberly, Iowa Corn Growers Association's Rod Williamson, Iowa Pork Producers' Pat McGonegle, and farmer Bill Couser.
Monday's Second Hour: Iowa State University researcher Chris Williams is off to Washington D.C. to speak about soy-based asphalt, and he gives us the inside scoop to start this hour of The Big Show. Jennifer Stutz from Bayer tells us about their upcoming mandatory trainings for dicamba usage and how farmers can get involved. We end the day with Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments as we survey today's ag commodity trade.
Monday's First Hour: David Geiger has a report with John Deere's Mike Kool taking a look into the new partnership between John Deere and Starlink to increase rural internet connectivity. Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake digs into commodity market trade today and discusses potential yield output for South America and how it compares to early estimates. Tim Meyer with the Steffes Group tells us how their week went at the Iowa Ag Expo and gives a preview of the upcoming auction calendar.
Friday's Second Hour: We're catching up on some of the great chats that Bob and David had this week at the Iowa Ag Expo! Bob was able to talk about the latest at Stine Seeds with Myron Stine. David spoke with Bovi-Jet co-founder Dakota Belling at the Innovation Hub about their cattle medicinal sprayer start-up. Jayson Ryner from ReEnvision Ag Inc. talks about their technology with seed spiking. And ending the show, we're talking nitrogen with John Ireland from NTP Technologies.
Friday's First Hour: The 2024 NCBS CattleCon is underway in Orlando and David catches up with some Iowans who are at the convention. The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation's Farmer Education Program Manager Zach Brummer tells us about upcoming educational meetings for farmers from IFBF. Don Roose from U.S. Commodities gets us up to date on the forces weighing on today's markets. Sam Behrens from Farm Credit Services of America talks with Bob about the cashback dividends they give to their customers and how they calculate those amounts.
Thursday's Second Hour: It's the final hour of the final day of the 2024 Iowa Ag Expo! Bob Quinn is live from the Sukup Booth at the Expo. Kent Creighton talks with Bob about Sukup's network of local dealers, the relationship they have with their customers, and the discussions they have with customers to decide what product and location is right for them. Kerry Hartwig tells us more about their full range of services for customers and the grain storage, drying, and handling solutions. Scott Sloan and Shawn Chubb with Titan Tire stop by talking about their display and the range of states that they visit to talk with farmers face-to-face. Closing the hour, we talk to Jamey Kohake at Paragon Investments with an update on markets on another lower day for soybeans.
Thursday's First Hour: It's the final day of the 2024 Iowa Ag Expo! Bob Quinn is with our sponsor Sukup Manufacturing again today at their booth in Hy-Vee Hall! We begin the show with the head guy, Charles Sukup, discussing the importance of their products in being able to take advantage of basis shifts. Randy Marcks tells us about the decision-making process for placement of a Sukup bin. Also on today's show, we talk to the Iowa Ag Expo Marketing Director, Cindy Feldman, about their involvement of young folks at the show and exposing them to the potential in the ag industry. We catch up with Brian Waddingham from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers. Jake West from Van Wall Energy details their solar power products on display. And Val Plagge is with us on behalf of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and tells us about the Common Ground program to help convey farmers' message to consumers.
Wednesday's Second Hour: Bob Quinn live from Sukup Manufacturing's booth at the Iowa Age Expo as they sponsor our Big Show broadcasts during the Expo. Beginning the hour, Bob talks with Joe Roberts from the Iowa Corn Promotion Board about the challenges of you folks getting into farming and how the Corn Promotion Board promotes new uses for the product. Sukup's John Hanig tells us about one of the key safety features on their grain bins. Ryan Bales from Titan Tire, who's sponsoring our morning reports from the Ag Expo, tells us about crowd flow today and the coupon they're handing out to the crowd. Iowa Soybean Association District 6 Director Rob Ewoldt and At-Large Director Tim Bardole tell us about their day kicking tires at the show and their day yesterday at the Farm Forward Conference in Des Moines. Our last chat of the day from the Iowa Ag Expo is with Sukup U.S. Sales Manager Jason Arndt talking about his journeys across the country talking with Sukup reps. John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing is the closing act today with our look at grain and livestock markets.
Wednesday's First Hour: Bob is broadcasting live again today from the booth of Big Show sponsor Sukup Manufacturing at the Iowa Ag Expo! He talks with Sukup's Ryan Eilertson, Kerry Hartwig, and Randy Marcks during this hour. We also hear from Iowa Ag Expo marketing director Cindy Feldman who tells us how day one went and gives some of her must-see picks for attendees. Ending the hour, Bob catches up with Eric Mensen from Van Wall Equipment discussing the products on display at the Expo.
Tuesday's Second Hour: We continue today's broadcast from the Iowa Ag Expo as Bob Quinn is at the Sukup Manufacturing booth in Hy-Vee Hall! Randy Marcks from Sukup tells us about their Paddle Sweepway and more of their grain handling technology. Another one of our sponsors showing off some technology at the Ag Expo, Titan Tire, stops by as we chat with Scott Sloan. Kent Creighton with Sukup talks more on the grain storage, handling, and drying options on display at their booth. Don Roose with U.S. Commodities closes down today's show with a look at markets.
Tuesday's First Hour: The 2024 Iowa Ag Expo is open for business and Bob Quinn is in the thick of it! He broadcasts today at the booth of Big Show sponsor Sukup Manufacturing! He is joined at the top of the show by Kent Creighton from Sukup. The Iowa Ag Expo's marketing director, Cindy Feldman, stops by with tips on parking and navigation around the 7-floor show! Later on, he is joined by Sukup's Kerry Hartwig talking about their grain drying technology. Summit Ag Group CEO Bruce Rastetter calls in with details on the new partnership between Summit Carbon Solutions and POET. John Hanig from Sukup discusses the grain bin safety measures the Sukup focuses on. Ending the hour, Bob catches up with the Steffes Group's Tim Meyer at the Expo.
Monday's Second Hour: Bob continues live from setup day at the Iowa Ag Expo in Downtown Des Moines! The Director of Marketing for the Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association, Cindy Feldman joins Bob to start the hour! She tells us about this year's show and how to save on the price of admission. Bill Northey joins David with information on the upcoming Agribusiness Association of Iowa Showcase and Conference! Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments closes the day with our look at corn, soybean, and livestock markets.
Monday's First Hour: Bob Quinn is broadcasting today from the Iowa Events Center as setup continues in earnest ahead of the beginning of the show tomorrow! Bob talks with some of our sponsors and what they're doing this week including Ryan Bales from Titan Tire and Buzzard Billy's General Manager Jeff Kirby. Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake gives us information on what's dragging grain markets lower today. Tim Meyer with the Steffes Group closes the first hour with our weekly auction update.
Friday's Full Show: Bob Quinn broadcasts live from the Iowa Machine Shed as we announce that headquarters and route for the 2024 WHO Radio Great Iowa Tractor Ride! He talks with some of our great Tractor Ride sponsors including the masterminds behind the Machine Shed menu and its hospitality, the guys from Van Wall Equipment talk about the hats with their logo on them, Scott Sloan from Titan Tire talks about the famous tractor ride tire and the upcoming Iowa Ag Expo. We hear from some of our riders; some of whom have been on all of the previous 26 rides! And yes! We talk to representation from our host county coming up June 23-26! We also have a special report from David Geiger on a genetic vulnerability to tolpyralate. And Alan Brugler from Brugler Marketing and Management hops on with us to end the show talking markets.
Bob Quinn spends the show today broadcasting live from the 50th annual Iowa Pork Congress! He is joined by the folks at Iowa Pork Producers, National Pork Producers Council, and the Pork Checkoff! We also catch up with Andrew Lauver from the Iowa Growers Association to conclude the first hour. To start hour two, we're discussing the latest on sustainable aviation fuel with Monte Shaw from the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. Bob also asks the new Iowa Pork Producers President Matt Gent about caring for pigs in the cold and the technology available to monitor everything taking place on the farm from anywhere. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments closes the show with a look at markets with soybeans falling double digits.
Wednesday's Second Hour: To begin the hour, we hear again from the first 2024 recipients of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award, the Schmidt Family! We also talk with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and the sponsors of the GFN Award, the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers! Then, we head back to Northeast Iowa as David Geiger and WMT's Doug Wagner talk with representatives from the host town of the 2024 Silver Anniversary WMT Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade!
Wednesday's First Hour: Bob Quinn is at the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers booth at Iowa Pork Congress today as we present Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award #179 to the first recipients hailing from Hancock County, the Schmidt Family! He visits throughout the hour with the family, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and Brian Waddingham and the gang at the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers. We also learn from David Geiger and Doug Wagner along with the folks at Beck's Hybrids where the 25th WMT Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade will be headquartered!
Tuesday's Second Hour: Our coverage from the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention continues this hour sponsored by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation! Sarah Tweeten from the Iowa Corn Growers Association joins Bob to tell us about her participation in one of the Discussion Meets at the Convention. Kristine Tidgren from the Iowa State Center for Ag Law and Taxation brings us an update on changes as you file taxes in Iowa for 2023. Amanda Brill from Total Farm Marketing concludes the show today with a look at markets approaching the Tuesday afternoon close.
Tuesday's First Hour: Bob Quinn is at the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention again today in Salt Lake City with reports sponsored by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. We begin the show with a listen in on his conversation with former IFBF President Craig Hill who received the Farm Bureau Founders award! IFBF Economist Christopher Pudenz gives some insight on what he's telling national representation about cattle and hogs markets. Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing tells us how uncertain weather outlooks in South America are bringing up soybean markets this morning. Back out West, Bob talks with IFBF President Brent Johnson about a program focused on mental health that began in Iowa that is now expanding nationwide. We end the hour with a discussion in Salt Lake City between Bob and IFBF Voting Delegate Dan Hanrahan telling us what things are looking like in his neck of the woods and talks about his time as part of Farm Bureau.
Monday's Second Hour: We head back to Utah with Bob Quinn for the American Farm Bureau annual meeting with coverage courtesy of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. He spoke with Iowan Mitch Seivers from the Young Farmer Advisory Committee talking about their upcoming meeting. Mark Mendick from Moulton, Iowa tells Bob about his product idea to help fight rural fires faster. He also caught up with IFBF President Brent Johnson to learn about some of the things he's presenting to national leadership on Iowa's behalf. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments ends today's show with a commodity market update.
Monday's First Hour: Bob Quinn is on the road to start the week at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah! His reports all week are brought to you by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. We begin the show with a report from Bob on the opening address delivered by AFBF President Zippy Duvall. The CEO of the North Central Poultry Association & Iowa Egg Council, Kevin Stiles, joins the show to discuss new legislation working to properly label egg alternatives to clearly state that they do not come from poultry. Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake breaks down the numbers from today's market trade, bringing corn and soybeans into the green. Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group ends this hour with the weekly land and equipment sale update.
Friday's Second Hour: We continue our Farming for the Future Friday at Greene County High School with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers! We talk with Greene County Schools Superintendent Brett Abbots about their Career Academy program and Iowa Central Community College President Dr. Jessee Ulrich about how the program works hand in hand with the college to set students up for success. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig gives his praise to the schools for their partnership in preparing students for post-graduation life to make an impact in their community. We also hear from one of the Career Academy students about how she's benefiting from all of the experience she's gaining in high school.
Friday's First Hour: It's a Farming For The Future Friday today with David Geiger at Greene County High School alongside the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers! CSIF's Brian Waddingham talks with David about the educational opportunities at the Career Academy that stuck out to him for students at the school. Mike Anderson with the Iowa Beef Industry Council tells us about grant programs available to help Family Consumer Sciences classes at schools teach students about the uses of their products. Iowa Central Community College President Dr. Jessee Ulrich tells us about their connection with the Career Academy. Greene County Schools Superintendent dives into how developing these skills with students benefits the local workforce. Former Career Academy Agriculture Instructor Mike Richards tells us about his role and the importance of teaching ag skills before students head off to college to help them find the right path. Culinary Arts Instructor Chef Denise Moranville and FCS Teacher Julie Kennedy talk about their programs and teaching students how to effectively use products as end-users.
Thursday's Second Hour: One of the speakers at the upcoming Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference, Dr. Randie Culbertson, gives us a preview of what she and other guests will be talking about later in January. Spence Chase from Agri-Pulse updates us on the latest news in Washington D.C. affecting agriculture including progress on funding the government and avoiding a shutdown. We take a glance at charts for corn and soybeans with Al Kluis from Kluis Commodity Advisors to wrap up today's show.
Thursday's First Hour: US Senator Joni Ernst tells us about legislation she has introduced to enforce that anything called an egg must come from a bird. With minimal fluctuation in corn and soybean markets today, Al Kluis from Kluis Commodity Advisors tells us what's not going on to move the trade. Iowa Corn Growers Association District 9 Director Dan Keitzer is with us at the end of the hour talking about research into turning Iowa corn into aviation fuel.
Wednesday's Second Hour: We're at the FFA Enrichment Center today for the Titan University Summit with our friends at Titan Tire! Bob is joined at the top of the hour by Titan Tire President Paul Reitz with an update on the supply chain and how things have gotten back to normal post-COVID. He also gives a broad-scale view on the ag industry in 2024. Bob also spoke with some representation from South Africa about their manufacturing operation. Don Roose from U.S. Commodities closes the day with an update on today's grain and livestock commodity trade.
Wednesday's First Hour: Steve Johnson joins us to talk about the ARC/PLC decision deadline coming up and what to be discussing with your crop insurance specialist. Don Roose from U.S. Commodities takes a look at the factors pushing down soybeans double digits today. To end the hour, Bob Quinn is joined at the Titan University Summit by Scott Sloan discussing what's new a Titan Tire in 2024.
Tuesday's Second Hour: We're starting the hour with Doug Burns from Farm Credit Services of America looking at the decision-making process for crop insurance in 2024. Iowa State Dairy Association Board Secretary Christina Zuiderveen discusses the latest in hearings on Federal Milk Marketing Orders. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions closes today's show with an update on grain and livestock markets approaching the Tuesday close.
Tuesday's First Hour: Leah TenNapel from Iowa State University Extension tells us about the results if their November soil moisture tests in November and details their upcoming informational meeting schedules. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions tells us about today's market trade coming out of the three-day weekend with small movement on corn and soybeans. We end the hour with a special report from David Geiger on last Friday's USDA Crop Production Report.
Monday's Second Hour: Cattle producer Jeff Longnecker talks with Bob at the top of the hour about what it takes to keep cattle safe in the cold and snow. State Climatologist Justin Glissan tells us how last week's rain impacts drought outlook and what the rest of winter looks like in terms of fighting off drought. Matt Adams with Peoples Company has information for us on their upcoming sale East of Boone and the details on how to get in on it. Jamey Kohake from Paragon investments wraps up today's show with a forecast for how markets will re-open after being closed today.
Monday's First Hour: Markets are closed today in observance of MLK Day, but we're looking ahead to how they may re-open tonight for overnight trade after the market-moving USDA report last Friday. We talk this hour with Don Roose from U.S. Commodities and Jamey Kohake at Paragon Investments to get their thoughts on what we'll see. Tim Meyer with the Steffes Group has an update on weather down his way in Henry County and updates us on what they've got this week on the Steffes calendar.
Friday's Second Hour: David Geiger has a special report with Iowa's 2nd District U.S. Representative, Ashley Hinson, on the FAFSA application and how it's latest update poses a challenge to farm families. David Geiger spent part of the day yesterday at the Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit and we listen in on his chats with RFA Senior VP of Industry Relations, Robert White, and Summit Carbon Solutions' Director of Marketing and Communications, Sabrina Ahmed Zenor. Kluis Commodity Advisors' Al Kluis tells us about the key numbers today in the USDA Crop Production Report and how the MLK Day holiday weekend and no trade Monday could play out.
Friday's First Hour: Fresh off the 11:00 USDA Crop Production Report, Al Kluis with Kluis Commodity Advisors is today's market analyst talking about the bearish numbers sending grains tumbling. Also today, we hear David Geiger's chat from yesterday's Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit with Delta Airlines' Jeff Davidman talking about the potential for the aviation industry to be the next big game changer for biofuels. National Pork Board's David Newman tells us about their mission to expand pork demand across the globe.
Thursday's Second Hour: Bob Quinn continues from today's Partners in Profit 365 event is the guys from Van Wall Equipment! Van Wall Integrated Solutions Manager Scott Meldrum discusses some of the field trials they are conducting to learn about the potential of their producers' land. Don Van Houweling joins Bob as well to talk about how precision agriculture continues to change, especially sub-surface, and the continuous fight against pests. We wrap up with Jamey Kohake at Paragon Investments checking in on commodity trade in the last full day ahead of the USDA quarterly report, followed by a closed trade day Monday for MLK Jr. Day.
Thursday's First Hour: Bob Quinn is at the FFA Enrichment Center today with the gang from Van Wall at their Partners in Profit 365 meeting! He starts the show with Van Wall's head guy Don Van Houweling looking at how they are preparing for the future of ag to bring producers the best ROI. Event speaker Chad Hart tells us what his outlook for 2024 shows. We continue the discussion of profit margins with Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments and get his take on what to expect in tomorrow's USDA quarterly report. Teacher Kerri Bell who is also with the Iowa Corn Growers, joins us to talk about the Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation and how Corn Checkoff dollars are helping out.
We hear from a South American agronomist at the University of Sao Paulo, Mauro Osaki, on the condition of the South American crop. David is joined by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird to discuss the upholding of two Iowa laws preventing trespassing on Iowa farmland and falsifying job applications for the purpose of secretly surveilling farms. Midwest Market Solutions' Brian Hoops wraps the show with an update on markets.
Early in the hour we take an in-depth look at snowfall totals from yesterday and look ahead to more snow and cold conditions this weekend. Fresh off his appearance at the Land Investment Expo, Eric O'Keefe discusses the issue of land ownership by foreign nationals. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions dives into the markets with us. And David Geiger ends the hour with a special report with Standard Grain's Joe Vaclavik discussing how South American crop prices are influencing U.S. trade.
Tuesday's Second Hour: We're continuing today's coverage of the Peoples Company Land Investment Expo; beginning the hour with Jim Knuth from Farm Credit Services of America lends us his expertise on farmland prices and interest rates. And, Harrison Pittman, the director of the National Agricultural Law Center, dissects the issue of foreign-owned agricultural land.
Tuesday's First Hour: The Peoples Company Land Investment Expo is underway and we're fighting our way through the snow to cover it! Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig was a speaker this morning and tells us about his morning, as well as the 8th Circuit Court decision in a case involving trespassing on livestock producer land. We also talk with Brick Gentry, P.C. lawyer Eldon McAfee about the court's decision, its impact, and any potential for appeals. Back to the Land Expo, California State Representative James Gallagher tell us what he spoke about at the Expo this morning including Prop 12. USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie was unable to make it through the snow to the Expo, but spoke to the group over video call this morning and David Geiger has a report today on his comments on the increase in farmland prices.
Monday's Second Hour: We continue today from the Land Improvement Contractors of America Iowa Chapter annual meeting! LICA Member Tim Recker talks about the growth of the LICA farm in Melbourne, IA. Jacob Handsaker, owner of Hands On Excavating LLC, tells us about how they do some of the projects at LICA. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments ends the show with a market update as grains are falling to start the week.
Monday's First Hour: Bob Quinn is at the annual winter meeting of the Iowa chapter of the Land Improvement Contractors of America! He is joined by Iowa LICA Executive Director Kelby Kiefer, Iowa Ag Water Alliance Executive Director Sean McMahon, and Agri Drain's owner Charlie Schafer! We also hear from Tim Meyer at the Steffes Group about their upcoming sales and how to stay involved from home amid the upcoming snowstorm.
Friday's Second Hour: Bob Quinn continues with today's Farming for the Future Friday talking with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and the Iowa Beef Industry Council about the Beef Quality Assurance program. Alan Brugler ends the show with a check on markets and a preview of what he calls the "Super Bowl of reports" from the USDA next week.
Friday's First Hour: It's the first Farming for the Future Friday of 2024 with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers along with the Iowa Beef Industry Council! Bob is joined by Mike Anderson, the IBIC's Executive Director, discussing the Beef Quality Assurance program. Dr. Dan Thomson from Iowa State University talks about he history of the beef checkoff in the state of Iowa, re-instating it, and how its funds help conduct research. Producer Jim Christiansen gives his insight as to why he finds the BQA program so important. Greene County producer Justin Robins tells us about his operation and receiving an environmental stewardship award.
Wednesday's Second Hour: We start the hour with a look ahead at the events of Iowa Pork Congress coming up January 24-25 from Iowa Pork Producers Association President Trish Cook. Sean McMahon from the Iowa Ag Water Alliance discusses conservation drainage with us and implementing bioreactors and saturated buffers on Iowa land. Garrett Toay from AgTraderTalk gives his best estimates at where grain markets are heading over the next couple of weeks, while still watching for resuts of next week's USDA Report to know for sure.
Wednesday's First Hour: Gary Hoefling at Robert's Carburetor in Northwest Iowa tells us what they're seeing for soil temps and rainfall. He also talks about the carburetor repair business and how far away they get items from. Garrett Toay from AgTraderTalk explains how moisture in South America impacted yesterday's grain trade and what's bringing prices back up slightly today. David has a special report with Total Farm Marketing's John Heinberg about how outside money affects ag commodity trade.
Brian Waddingham from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers talks through the rules and regulations behind manure application heading into winter as snow and frozen ground looms. Joana Colussi from Farmdoc Daily tells us about her research into the cost of production down in South America. Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake ends today's show with an update on markets waiting to see some more export news and previews the upcoming WASDE day next Friday.
Our first guest of 2024, Iowa State University Extension field agronomist Meaghan Anderson, discusses the lack of frost and frozen ground in Iowa and tells us about season 4 of their Crops TV online series available to watch NOW! Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments explains what is causing soybeans to come out of the holiday weekend down over 20 cents. We talk with Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group about their upcoming sales and get his thoughts on where the machinery market is trending in 2024.
Friday's Second Hour: Justin Rowe from Rowe's Red Cows in Dallas County is with us to start the hour with a look out his weather window and chats with Bob about the struggle of keeping cattle in the pasture. Mike Steenhoek from the Soy Transportation Coalition brings us the details on the reopening of rail crossings into Mexico at Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas and how it helps ag. Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake ends the final show of 2023 with a look at markets going into the three-day trade weekend.
Friday's First Hour: DMACC Agri Business professor Travis Lautner gives an update from the feed lot and rainfall he saw over the weekend. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments brings us a check into markets on the last trade day of 2023. We're also looking at weather and snowfall totals from yesterday in Eastern Iowa.
Thursday's Second Hour: National Pork Producers Council Chief Legal Strategist Michael Formica breaks down the implementation of Proposition 12 in California as January 1 approaches in a couple of days. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw gives us the information on their upcoming summit in mid-January and how to register. He also has an update on their research into using biofuels in airplanes. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions tells us how the week between Christmas and New Year's has gone historically and what he's looking at for targets in early 2024.
Thursday's First Hour: DeKalb's Jamie Horton tells us what they've heard from growers in terms of yields in 2023 and looks at how they are trying to find solutions to rootworm and tar spot. Matt Gunderson from Farmers National Company discusses the results they've seen in land sales throughout the year and the trends they've observed in demand. There's not a lot of movement in markets today, but Midwest Market Solutions' Brian Hoops tells us how the U.S. drought is impacting markets today and into 2024. The folks from Christian Hansen tell us about the importance of probiotics and their research.
Wednesday's Second Hour: David Geiger spoke with representatives from Clean Fuels Alliance America while at the NAFB Annual Meeting in November; and we listen in on that conversation about the future of clean fuels in 2024 and beyond. Bob talked with Travis Kraft at Indigo looking at how carbon programs have expanded in 2023 and the decision-making process for farmers looking to participate. David also has a special report on a new gene being researched to manage soybean cyst nematode.
Wednesday's First Hour: David caught up with US Meat Export Federation Chairman Randy Spronk with a look back at 2023's challenges in the export market and new ways to spread to other cultures. Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing is along to analyze today's thin trade day with grains sliding a bit lower. Tim Meyer with the Steffes Group informs us on all of the big sales they are conducting this week and tells us what to expect in the new year.
Tuesday's Second Hour: David spoke with RCFarmer's Vincent Pawluski during the Nebraska Ag Expo about their wireless technology to help farmers work more efficiently. David also caught up with the folks from Belchim looking at their developments in treating weeds in the field. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments closes today's show with an update on markets explaining the 10-cent jump in soybeans over the past hour.
Tuesday's First Hour: David and Nathan open the program with a quick catch up on their Christmas weekends and the bizarre warm, rainy, and foggy weather we saw in Iowa. Lydia Johnson talks with National Pork Producers Council Senior Policy and Compliance Advisor Andrew Bailey about the key points of the upcoming Farm Bill that they want to see focused on and details the prevention steps being taken to avoid African Swine Fever from reaching the United States. With just a bit of movement in the new, short week of grain trade, Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments breaks down the trade action. Bob talks with the folks at Bayer about their latest innovations in short corn.
Thursday's Second Hour: Soy transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek gives us updates on issues with water levels at the Panama Canal and discusses the agricultural impact of the closures of railroad border crossings at Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas. Farm Management Specialist Alexis Stevens gives some advice of staying protected online. And we close the show with Alan Brugler, President of Brugler Marketing & Management, talking markets approaching the Thursday close.
Thursday's First Hour: We catch up on a couple more NAFB conversations to start the show: Bob chatted with the folks from Climate FieldView about their expansion in data collection and Lydia Johnson spoke with American Lamb Board Chair Peter Camino about the status of the lamb industry ending 2023. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig tells us about how much has been collected for the grain indemnity fund in the past few months. Brugler Marketing & Management President Alan Brugler dives into what is pushing soybeans a dime lower today and talks about the low trade volume ahead of the upcoming trade holidays.
Wednesday's Second Hour: Shark Wheel COO Zack Fleishman tells Bob about their wheel technology pitched on Shark Tank and how the technology is being adapted to agriculture. Christine Tidgren with the Iowa State Center for Ag Law and Taxation details the impact of the Corporate Transparency Act across agriculture. John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing closes the show today with a market update and tells us what is causing the markets to slide a little bit lower as we approach close.
Wednesday's First Hour: At the top of the show, we listen in on Bob's conversation with Brevant Seeds Retail Product Agronomist Caleb Quinlan about what they have instore for 2024. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw discusses the impact of the EPA's advancement of the request of Midwest governors to allow E-15 sales year-round. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing provides a look at today's market trade and the lack of news to make a big move for corn and soybeans. Bob also caught up with a representative from Asgrow at the NAFB Annual Meeting talking about the products they introduced in 2023.
Tuesday's Second Hour: We listen back to a conversation Bob had at the NAFB Annual Meeting with Doug Berven from POET discussing the future of bioethanol. Michael Clements has a report for us this afternoon on the NCGA corn yield contest winner and world record setter, Virginia's David Hula, with over 623 bushels per acre! We wrap up with Angie Setzer from Consus Ag talking markets and taking a deep dive into this year's South American competing crop.We listen back to a conversation Bob had at the NAFB Annual Meeting with Doug Berven from POET discussing the future of bioethanol. Michael Clements has a report for us this afternoon on the NCGA corn yield contest winner and world record setter, Virginia's David Hula, with over 623 bushels per acre! We wrap up with Angie Setzer from Consus Ag talking markets and taking a deep dive into this year's South American competing crop.
Tuesday's First Hour: Bob caught up with Jared Goplin and the folks at Wyffels back at the NAFB Annual Meeting talking about dryness across the Midwest, preparing to plant in 2024, and platforms where they share their agronomic information. The "Goddess of Grain", Angie Setzer, from Consus Ag breaks down today's market trade in the middle of the hour. We also talk about the other activities that happen in the machine shed throughout the year.... including HAIRCUTS!
Monday's Second Hour: We speak with Insignum AgTech researcher Kyle Mohler about some developments they are making to see indications of fungus in grains. Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist Meaghan Anderson in Central Iowa tells us what she is seeing for soil temps, previews upcoming meetings with Extension, and we ask about her recent award from the North Central Weed Science Society! Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake dissects markets to end the show and previews the upcoming cattle on feed report.
Monday's First Hour: Monte Shaw with the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association joins us to talk about research into clean aviation fuels. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments takes a look at markets with us as we kick off the last full trade week of 2023 as the upcoming two Mondays will be trade holidays. Tim Meyer with the Steffes Group tells us about their busy upcoming week of auctions.
Friday's First Hour: It's a Farming For The Future Friday! Bob Quinn is out at Prairie Meadows again today at the Iowa Cattle Industry Leadership Summit with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers! We kick off the show with CSIF's Brian Waddingham talking about their programs available to help get your cattle business started. Derek Namanny with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship tells us about some of their loan and cost-share programs available to help producers with rotational grazing projects. Beef Checkoff Board Member Mike Holden tells us what they are doing to promote beef consumption in the U.S. and the export market. Jeff Mathias from NRCS details some of the funding programs they have available including for fencing, quality of pasture, and adding water sources for the cattle. Don Roose from U.S. Commodities, Inc. breaks down ag market trade as we end the week.
Friday's Second Hour: We are continuing Farming for the Future Friday with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers at the Iowa Cattle Industry Leadership Summit! Hour two begins with two representatives from Iowa Finance Authority, Agricultural Program Specialists Tammy Nebola and Nicki Howell, with a look at their loan programs and tax credit programs as well as who they are seeking out to work with in getting started on the farm. Iowa Beef Industry Council's Mike Anderson tells us about their recent projects that he has shared about at the summit, and how they partner with other states across the country to increase consumer demand. Don Roose with U.S. Commodities, Inc. ends this week of shows with a market update.
Gracie is a full on sassy, daydreaming teenager; enjoying her sophomore year at Waukee High School. It's hard to see now that she was fighting for her life five years ago when she was diagnosed with cancer. Her mother, Jeanet was in person to give an update on Gracie and how Pinky Swear helped them during their time of need.
Bob continues from today's Iowa Cattle Industry Leadership Summit at Prairie Meadows! To start the hour, he talks with University of Nebraska Professor Tom Field about his message today on farm succession planning. Incoming ICA Board of Directors President Rob Medberry is on with Bob talking about his background and the need for more cattle in the market. He also talks to current President Bob Noble about the renewing of the Farm Bill and more. Jamey Kohake wraps the program for today with another market update.
Bob Quinn is spending the day at the Iowa Cattle Industry Leadership Summit! Bob is joined by Iowa Cattlemen's Association CEO Bryan Whaley and Director of Government Relations Cora Fox with a look at the status of the beef industry, its needs in 2024, and the message to producers at the summit today. He also talks with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig as we kick off the search for Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award recipients in 2024, the 20th year for the award, and the importance of the cattle industry in Iowa. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments talks some markets with us and the South American factors in today's slow grain trade. We also get an update from the final day of Operation Christmas Meal 2023 with Iowa Select Farms' Jamie Horbach!
Tuesday's Second Hour: Kyle Hanson from Hertz Real Estate Services discusses the latest Iowa State University study finding an increase in farmland values. Asisstant State Conservationist Sam Adams with USDA NRCS tells us about the funding they have received and the projects it will go toward. David talked a few weeks ago at the NAFB Convention with Beef Checkoff Chairman Jimmy Taylor about herd size and promoting exports to countries around the world. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions ends today's show with a closing look at the markets!
Tuesday's First Hour: To start the program, Bob recaps what he learned in Cedar Falls yesterday at the Big Soil Health Event with carbon scores. Angie Rieck Hinz tells us how she's keeping busy this offseason with private pesticide applicator trainings and gives an update on soil moisture heading into winter. Brian Hoops of Midwest Market Solutions breaks down the commodity trade. And we hear an update from Operation Christmas Meal with Jamie Horbach from Iowa Select Farms.
Monday's Second Hour: We continue with Bob today live in Cedar Falls at Bien VenU at the 2023 Big Soil Health Event! Farmer Loran Steinlage tells us about the practices he has in place that earned him the Leopold Conservation Award. Iowa Corn Growers Member Tim Recker tells us how he implemented conservation practices on farms and improved his farming operation. Paragon Investments' Jame Kohake gives a closing look into the grain and livestock markets to end today's Big Show.
Monday's First Hour: Bob is up in Cedar Falls, Iowa today ahead of today's Big Soil Health Event with Soil Regen. Liz Haney from Soil Regen tells us who should be attending today through Wednesday. Iowa Soybean Association's Evan Brehm and Iowa Corn's Greg Wandrey tell us about the value of working together to promote conservation practices and the resources available for farmers. Mitchell Hora with Continuum Ag discusses their involvement with the event, carbon sequestration, and the important message of regenerative agriculture. Fred Nichols from event-sponsor HUMA talks about the significance of humic substances in soil health on the farm. We end the hour wit hour weekly update on land and equipment values from Tim Meyer at the Steffes Group.
Ophelia is dancing her way through the 5th grade after she was diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2022. Her mother Bobbie called us to give us an update on her status and some of Ophelia's story.
William was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in February 2022 and his mom, Leah came into the studio to tell us about his story and to give us an update about how William is doing!
Isaac had a rough start to life with being immediately air lifted to the nearest NICU two hours away where he spent his first month of life. His mother, Amanda called in to tell us more of his story and how he's doing today!
Sage is enjoying Kindergarten whole heartedly despite being diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in January of 2023. Sage's mom, Betsy, called in to give us an update on his status and to tell us some more of his story!
Evan was diagnosed with Stage IV, High Risk Neuroblastoma at 13-months. His mother, Joy, came in to tell his story. Warning this one is a tear-jerker with a sad ending.
Mia is a very active 6-year old who is in the 1st grade and loves to dance. Her mother Nichole called in to tell us Mia's story and give us an update on her process!
MaryBeth from Pinky Swear shares her story and how she got started with the foundation.
Thursday's Second Hour: Author Lee Klancher joins us to begin the hour as we discuss his new book, Farmall Century, documenting the last hundred years of the red machines. We do a deep dive into growing conditions in the competition areas of Brazil with University of Illinois' Joana Colussi, PhD. Brugler Marketing & Management's Alan Brugler ends today with another check into markets.
Thursday's First Hour: Bob was able to talk a few weeks ago at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual meeting with Ag Resource Management Senior Loan Officer Michael Meil about alternative ag financing resources. David had a conversation with Canadian Pork Council Executive Director Stephen Heckbert looking at the impact of Proposition 12 on the Canadian pork industry and potential to use USMCA as a method of stopping implementation. Brugler Marketing & Management's Alan Brugler looks at today's markets with the December WASDE Report coming out tomorrow from USDA. To end the hour Mosaic's SVP of Government and Public Affairs Ben Pratt discusses the impact of Moroccan trade duties on phosphate exports.
Wednesday's Second Hour: We continue today from the Iowa Turkey Federation's annual Meeting! Bob chats to start the hour with David Marks from USDA Wildlife Services about their programs working to control highly pathogenic avian influenza. National Turkey Federation President and CEO Joel Brandenberger discusses his upcoming retirement, the importance of getting a Farm Bill done for the NTF, and potential for legislation similar to Prop-12 to target the turkey industry. We also hear more from David's day at the Nebraska Ag Expo! Jake Geiser from Sound Agriculture tells us about their products on display to apply to growers' fields. And to end the hour he talks with Kent Creighton from Sukup about the grain bin on display for attendees and the other equipment they are showing off.
Wednesday's First Hour: It's another busy day on The Big Show today! Bob Quinn is at the Iowa Turkey Federation's annual meeting, celebrating the Federation's 75th anniversary! He talks to begin the hour with ITF President Brad Moline about the history of his family farm - raising turkeys for almost 100 years. Greta Irwin from the Federation talks about the ITF diamond jubilee and looks at the state of the industry from a supply aspect amid HPAI issues across the Midwest. We're also talking today about the Nebraska Ag Expo in Lincoln and David talks with the expo's Marketing Director, Cindy Feldman. Nick Jensen from Edney Distributing Company discusses the autonomous technology they have on display. We end the hour with Iowa Select Farms Director of Public Affairs Jamie Horbach providing us with an update on Operation Christmas Meal 2023 and where to find more details!
Tuesday's Second Hour: Bob talks twice during the hour with Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson about expanding membership, engaging young farmers, and making Iowa's needs known at next month's American Farm Bureau meeting. David is in Nebraska today and chats with Cindy Feldman, the marketing director of the Nebraska and Iowa Ag Expos, about the two shows and the companies packed into the show! We end the hour with Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments looking at today's commodity market trade.
Tuesday's First Hour: We have a packed show today! We start the show with David Geiger at the Nebraska Ag Expo! He is joined by Nick Becker from Nebraska and Iowa Ag Expo sponsor Sound Ag talking about the technology they are presenting to attendees. We are also broadcasting today from the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting in Des Moines! Bob talks with Polk County Farm Bureau President Josh Remington about his involvement in Farm Bureau and FFA. David Widmar from Agricultural Economic Insights tells with Bob about the key trends he is seeing impact agriculture. IFB Farm Business Development Manager Amanda Van Steenwyk tells us about the upcoming Young Farmer Conference in Altoona.
Monday's Second Hour: We continue our coverage of today's Landus annual meeting at the Des Moines Innovation Connector. Landus Marketing and Communications Lead Ryan Grant and President & CEO Matt Carstens tell us about the message to today's attendees including updates on the upcoming Boone facility and AcreEdge. Stan Nelson with the Iowa Corn Promotion Board calls in as well as the name of next summer's NASCAR Cup Race has been unveiled: the Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol! He talks about the importance of making the ethanol message known nationally and making E-15 available year-round. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments ends the show with a look at the markets on the first day of the week.
Monday's First Hour: Landus is having their annual meeting today and Bob Quinn is at their Innovation Connector catching up with the folks in charge. Landus President & CEO Matt Carstens, Board of Directors Vice President Matt Showalter, Board Member Kaitlyn Kokemiller, and Chief Investment Officer Mark Miner talk with Bob about their message to participants at today's meeting. We also talk with Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group about the upcoming schedule and take a moment to remember the late Steffes Group founder, Bob Steffes, who passed away in November.
We continue today's Farming for the Future Friday with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and the Iowa Beef Industry Council! Mike Anderson from the Iowa Beef Industry Council talks about their partnership with the ISU Kent Feed Mill and Grain Science complex that Bob is broadcasting from. Van Wall Equipment President Don Van Houweling joins the show with information on their upcoming sale at the Farm Progress Show site. CSIF's Kody Havens discusses the importance of having a feed mill near your livestock operation, the need for young people in agriculture, and the services the Coalition provides for livestock producers. Don Roose from U.S. Commodities, Inc. wraps today's program with a look at the ag markets ending the week and the first day of December.
It's Farming for the Future Friday with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and the Iowa Beef Industry Council. Bob Quinn is broadcasting from the Iowa State University Kent Feed Mill and Grain Science complex. He is joined at the top of the show by CSIF's Brian Waddingham to talk about the importance of developing future farmers at the Iowa State facility and they recap yesterday's Farming for the Future event in Ankeny. Iowa Corn's Stu Swanson discusses the decision to bring about the Kent Feed Mill at ISU and the end products that the students work to produce and sell. Dr. Dirk Meyer from Iowa State University talks about the education that the students experience in their time at the feed mill.
Thursday's Second Hour: Bob Quinn continues from the FFA Enrichment Center with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers at the Farming for the Future Conference. At the beginning of the hour, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Economics and Research Manager Christopher Pudenz tells Bob about what his presentation at today's event featured including the topic of how low livestock markets may get. Another presenter coming up later in the day, Eldon McAfee from Brick Gentry, P.C. tells us about some upcoming new rules and regulations for livestock farming in Iowa. We end today's show with Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments checking out ag commodity trade here on the last day of November.
Thursday's First Hour: Bob Quinn is at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers at their Farming for the Future Conference! We begin with CSIF Executive Director Brian Waddingham talking about the young people in the audience at today's event and tells us where you can find video from today's conference if you were unable to attend. Conference speaker Matt Erickson from Farm Credit Services of America tells us about his presentation earlier today including a look at the cost of farming and the importance of the lender-farmer relationship. CSIF Communications Specialist Hope Brecht tells us about some of their communications services including the Fenceline Podcast. Nick Coburn from Controlled Ponds of Iowa is at the conference today as well and talks with Bob about eliminating pond weeds and their involvement with CSIF Green Farmstead Partner program. Paragons Investments' Jamey Kohake is today's market analyst with a look at first notice day for the marketplace.
Wednesday's Second Favorite: Nick Boeyink from the Americans for Clean Aviation Fuel discusses the future of biofuel use in aircrafts. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture gives us an update on this fall's uptick in highly pathogenic avian influenza in Iowa and tells us about the typical drop off period in winter. Dan Hueber ends the show with another look at markets on a quiet day for corn and soybeans.
Wednesday's First Hour: Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is with us at the beginning of the show to tell us about recent Senate Ag Committee nominations for Dr. Basil Gooden and the Honorable Summer Mersinger for Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commision. She also gives an update on Farm Bill talks in Washington, D.C. NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane discusses the recent Canadian dairy market access ruling. Today's market analyst Dan Hueber, President of The Hueber Report, breaks down today's market trade and how the upcoming first notice day is slowing down trade. Bob is joined by Lacie Thomas from Koch Agronomic Services talking about Centuro products for fall fieldwork.
Tuesday's Second Hour: We begin hour two with National Milk Producers Federation Executive Vice President for Policy & Strategy Jaime Castaneda to discuss a recent USMCA panel decision against a U.S. complaint over a Canadian TRQ limiting dairy market access. State Climatologist Justin Glissan is with us today recaps the weather of 2023 and talks about where the ongoing drought ranks historically. Don Roose from US Commodities ends today's Big Show with an update on markets as we near the close with soybeans remaining strong and a turnaround Tuesday for livestock.
Tuesday's First Hour: American Soybean Association Chairman Brad Doyle spoke with David at the NAFB Annual Meeting in Kansas City, and we listen in on his comments on the status of the soybean industry heading into 2024 including the needs of farmers legislatively. Don Roose from US Commodities, Inc. joins us from Nicaragua today to look at markets and discuss the impact of South American weather on our markets. We talk more about the ins and out of the ag commodity markets at the end of the hour with CME Group's Makenzie Billings.
Monday's Second Hour: We continue our catch up on conversations from the NAFB Annual Convention with Bob Quinn as he talks with Pioneer's Adam Theis, Agoro Carbon Alliance's Clay Creighton, and Jed Norman with LG Seeds. David talks today with Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw after a recent appeals court decision affecting the renewable fuels industry. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments ends today's show with an update on markets and some targets for the rest of 2023.
Monday's First Hour: We had so many good conversations at the NAFB Annual Convention that we still have some stocked up to revisit! We hear from Bob Quinn with BASF's Brian Perry at the top of the hour about soybean traits and what we can expect from BASF and Xitavo in 2024. David Geiger spoke with Renewable Fuels Association President & CEO Geoff Cooper about the first November in a while without delayed Renewable Volume Obligations rules. We also talk today with Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake with a look at ag markets coming off the holiday weekend mostly lower. And Tim Meyer fills us in on the upcoming auction schedule at the Steffes Group.
Tuesday's First Hour: Steve Kerns from Partners for Production Agriculture tells us about the announcement that USDA will begin publishing numbers of Prop 12 compliant pigs. Meaghan Anderson from Iowa State University Extension gives us her level of concern for lack of soil moisture and talks about being prepared for tar spot and gall midges in 2024. Angie Setzer from Consus Ag breaks down the impact of South American weather on today's markets.
In this hour of The Big Show, we take hear some of the great interviews from last week at the NAFB Convention that we didn't have time for last week! John Deere Precision Ag Marketing Leader Matt Olson joined Lydia Johnson talking about the latest innovation they are working on and how it addresses growers' concerns. David Geiger put together a summary of Tom Vilsack's comments at NAFB to the broadcasters. At the end of the show, we talk with Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake about grain and livestock markets with a short trade week underway due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist Aaron Saeugling in Southwest Iowa tells us what they're seeing for precipitation today and what conditions are looking like for application of anhydrous ammonia. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments dives into today's grain and livestock futures trade. Tim Meyer gives us a look into their calendar for the next couple of weeks.
Friday's Second Hour: Today's coverage from the NAFB Annual Convention continues with Bob and David in Kansas City! Bob begins the hour with a discussion with Indigo Ag's Corey Nickel about biologicals and plant growth. David was able to talk with USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor about their goals for increasing trade of ag products. U.S. Commodities' Don Roose ends today's show with a market update and tells us about weather causing some re-plant down in South America.
Friday's First Hour: We continue coverage today with Bob and David at the 80th NAFB Annual Convention in Kansas City! David starts off the program with NAFB Executive Director Tom Brand talking about the convention, his time in farm broadcasting, and the demand for AM radio across farm country. He speaks with American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings about the importance of year-round E-15 and ACE Chief Marketing Officer Ron Lamberty about the prevalence of E-85. Don Roose from U.S. Commodities, Inc. is with us to analyze markets as soybeans dip double digits weaker in what he is calling a weather market. Josiah McClellan talked with Bob about the TruTerra Carbon program.
Thursday's Second Hour: We continue today's broadcast with Bob and David at the NAFB annual meeting in Kansas City! Stu Swanson from the Iowa Corn Growers Association talks about their harvest and the benefits of participating in the corn checkoff program. EPA Agriculture Advisor Rod Snyder chats with David about the herbicide rule in the comment period and a new committee on manure management. To wrap the day David talks with Marcia Bunger from USDA's Risk Management Agency about gathering production numbers and talking with your crop insurance agent.
Wednesday's Second Hour: Representative Zach Nunn from Iowa is on at the beginning of the hour with an update on the extension of the Farm Bill through next September and a bill passed today helping farmers struggling with mental health. Iowa Pork Producers Association Public Policy Director Ben Nuelle joins Bob on site in Kansas City to share the IPPA's reaction to the Farm Bill extension and has an update on California Proposition 12 and Massachusetts Question 3 lawsuits. IPPA Communications Director Kevin Hall talks with Bob about the latest updates in the "Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon" series. Total Farm Marketing's Amanda Brill ends today's show with an update of markets and the impact of the National Oilseed Processors Association Crush Report.
Wednesday's First Hour: Bob Quinn is on the road the rest of this week at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual meeting in Kansas City! He begins today's show with an update on what has been said there about the future of AM radio and its availability and importance in automobiles. We celebrate Wyffels Wednesday with Agronomy Manager Jared Goplen. Total Farm Marketing's John Heinberg joins us with market analysis on a trade day that he is calling..... "squishy". We end the hour with a report from David Geiger on a Senate hearing regarding the use of artificial intelligence to benefit the future of agriculture.
Tuesday's Second Hour: Iowa state University Extension Field Agronomist Clarabell Probasco in Southeast Iowa talks about what fields still remain to be harvested in that area and tells us about the upcoming Integrated Crop Management conference in Altoona the first week of December as well as other meetings coming up in the off season. We talk with Steve Bruer from Peoples Company about an upcoming sale in Polk County and the upcoming Land Expo in Des Moines in January. Jamey Kohake ends today's show with an update on markets as soybeans move into the green approaching the close.
Tuesday's First Hour: Iowa farm Bureau economist Dr. Christopher Pudenz joins us to discuss the big points from the new report from Iowa Ag Stats and NASS stating production costs are increasing. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments breaks down today's markets after soybeans began the day trade in the red today after big gains on Monday. And at the end of the hour, David Geiger has a special report on what he learned from Senator Charles Grassley's weekly farm call discussing a potential extension of the current farm bill.
Monday's Second Hour: Bob Quinn is at Landus in Des Moines as we continue talking about their introduction of AcreEdge. Edwin Suarez tells us about the background to creating AcreEdge. CEO Matt Carstens joins us again to sum up the AcreEdge system of products. We end today's show with a market update from Jamey Kohake at Paragon Investments as corn and soybeans spike higher today.
Monday's First Hour: Landus is the host of today's Big Show in Des Moines! CEO Matt Carstens talks about their Des Moines Innovation Connector facility and the introduction of AcreEdge from Landus. Agronomy Manager John King tells us about the different components to the AcreEdge portfolio. Landus agronomist Dan Bjorklund talks about how they look out for problems like tar spot and soybean cyst nematode to get out ahead of them. Ryan Grant talks about the AcreEdge of Your Seat Sweepstakes incentive program to find out more! Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group tells us how you can still get an auction on the books for 2023.
Friday's Second Hour: Skyler Rinker, the Assistant Teaching Professor at Iowa State University's Ag 450 Farm, talks about the lessons students learn managing the farm and the decisions they get to make in the capstone program for Ag Education. Eldon McAfee with Brick Gentry Law Firm is on with an update on the latest Proposition 12 lawsuits and attempts to get the issue resolved before January 1st implementation. He also talks about the similar fights against Massachusetts' Question 3. Al Kluis ends the day with an update on markets as soybeans have nudged into the green approaching the week's close.
Friday's First Hour: At the top of the show, we talk with farmer Tim Couser in Story County about yields he's hearing about in the area. Jacob Handsaker from Hands On Tiling and Excavating joins us to talk about getting in on a batch and build project by contacting local NRCS offices. Al Kluis with Kulis Commodity Advisors analyzes today's markets with key notes he saw from yesterday's WASDE and then some focusing on how South American weather is becoming the point of emphasis for the trade. To end the hour, Nathan Fischer has a report for us on how that may play into 2024 marketing with Standard Grain president Joe Vaclavik.
Thursday's Second Hour: Retired Iowa State economist Steve Johnson talks some WASDE with us and discusses the impact of no new farm bill on ARC/PLC decisions. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig provides an update on the situation with highly pathogenic avian influenza. Don Roose from US Commodities ends the show with an update on the market reaction to the WASDE Report from USDA this morning.
Thursday's First Hour: Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson discusses the results of their team-up with Fareway to donate meat to the Iowa Food Bank Association. ISU Extension's Mike Witt gives an agronomy update from West-Central Iowa. It's WASDE Report day from USDA and US Commodities' Don Roose breaks down the numbers.
Iowa State University Extension Beef Program Specialist Beth Doran talks with us about their upcoming feed lot forum and who should be attending on January 16, 2024. University of Iowa Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Dr. Craig Just tells us about the Anaerobic Digestion on the Farm Conference taking place this week in Ames and how the information they are discussing impacts agriculture. Don Roose from US Commodities, Inc. ends this edition of The Big Show with a market update leading into the close with a WASDE Report coming from USDA tomorrow.
To begin the show, David Geiger has a special report for us with Christine McCracken, senior animal protein analyst at Rabobank, who says oversupply of pork and consumer inflation pressure could affect pork markets in 2024. We congratulate Speed Herrig from Cookies on earning the Iowa Grocery Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award. DeKalb/Asgrow Agronomist Nicole Stecklein tells us what's left for harvest and what winter preparations are being made in Northeast Iowa. Don Roose from US Commodities, Inc. talks markets with us with soybean meal seeing contract highs and he explains why. On this Wyffels Wednesday, Wyffels' Western Business Manager Adam Ploog talks about their upcoming post-harvest meeting to hear from growers about their 2023 season and to help prepare for 2024. He also has an update on the location being built in Ames!
Tuesday's Second Hour: USDA Senior Advisor for Rural Engagement, Delivery and Prosperity Cindy Axne tells us about their announcement of a $2.2 million grant to Golden Grain Energy and another $500,000 to Pilot Travel Center to expand renewable fuels sales. USDA Researcher Ammar Bhandari joins David Geiger for a look at the geospatial technology they're developing to estimate crop damage by wind damage. Brian Hoops with Midwest Market Solutions wraps up the show with a look at when he sees the next big increases in markets coming up.
Tuesday's First Hour: Spencer Chase from Agri-Pulse gives us an update from Washington D.C. on policy activity affecting agriculture including the latest push for an extension of the current Farm Bill. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions dives into the markets with us and the big factors of today's trade. David Geiger ends the hour with a special report featuring Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley's comments on fertilizer prices.
Monday's Second Hour: We're off to Indianapolis again this hour listening in on some of Lydia's discussions with FFA students at the National Convention & Expo at the end of last week. The hour starts with her talking this some of the representatives from Muscatine FFA. Then later in the hour we hear from the new Central Region Vice President Kanyon Huntington. To end the hour Jamey Kohake with Paragon Investments has an update on ag commodity markets as the close approaches.
Monday's First Hour: Lydia Johnson caught up with some more FFA students from Iowa at the end of last week at the 96th FFA National Convention & Expo and we hear her conversations with members of Keota FFA and some of the competition winners. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments breaks down what he calls an "impressive trade" today for grains. The hour concludes with our weekly land and equipment market update from Tim Meyer with the Steffes Group and a look at their upcoming sales calendar as crunch time approaches to get on the 2023 schedule.
Friday's Second Hour: Iowa Corn Growers Vice President Stu Swanson starts the hour telling us about the verbiage they have put together and sent to Washington leadership to be included in the Farm Bill. We head to Indianapolis once again with Lydia Johnson at the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo courtesy of Sinclair Tractor as she talks with members from the Muscatine FFA Chapter who participated in the Nursery/Landscape Career Development Event. To end the program for the week, Bob Quinn catches up with Titan Tire's Scott Sloan at the Big Show Garage.
Friday's First Hour: To start the show, we head to Indianapolis with Lydia Johnson with coverage of the National FFA Convention & Expo courtesy of Sinclair Tractor. She talks with members of the Sigourney FFA Chapter about the big things they enjoyed seeing and are still looking forward to. Eastern Iowa field agronomist Virgil Schmitt from Iowa State University Extension tells us about harvest and the last few fields remaining in that area. He also talks about river levels on the Mississippi. At the Big Show Garage, Bob Quinn is talking with the folks from Titan Tire including Scott Sloan with a recap of last month's Ride For A Cure event and talking about the upcoming farm show in Germany. To end the hour, it's back to Indy with Lydia as she talks with Iowa FFA President Holly Schmitt.
Thursday's Second Hour: We continue from our Clean Water in Iowa celebration from Dan Voss' farm in Palo, IA near Cedar Rapids. The hour begins with Bob Quinn talking to Dan about the process of participating in a "batch and build" project for installing clean water practices. He also talks to the Iowa Soybean Associations Evan Brehm about the positives of using clean water practices. Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Regional Basin Coordinator James Martin gives us some broader context on how local farm runoff impacts waterway beyond Iowa and has info on cost-share options. The show ends with another update from Lydia Johnson at the National FF Convention & Expo in Indianapolis brought to you by Sinclair Tractor. She speaks with Breanna Wetzler and Ella Peterson from Iowa State University talking about the big selling points of attending the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences for the FFA Students they are talking to at the Expo.
Thursday's First Hour: Clean Water in Iowa starts in Palo, IA today and Bob is at the farm of Dan Voss! He is joined to start the show by Voss talking about his bioreactor, the decision to install it, and about the waterways he is working to keep clean because of it. Sean McMahon from the Iowa Ag Water Alliance tells us about the success of the "Batch and Build" model in Iowa. Justin Schroeder, Environmental Manager for the City of Cedar Rapids, tells us why it's such a big deal to them as they break ground on the batch and build project in the Cedar River watershed. And Allison Bishop from Hertz Farm Management discusses how they work with landowners in adding water quality projects on their farm. To end the hour, we send it to Indianapolis with Lydia Johnson as she covers the National FFA Convention & Expo for us courtesy of Sinclair Tractor! She chats with Lincoln Electric's Rachel Blankenship about the technology training they are showing students at the Expo.
Wednesday's Second Hour: To begin the hour Dragotec President Denny Bollig talks with Bob about the stalk roller on their corn heads and how it decreases yield loss. We hear from Lydia Johnson again at the National FFA Convention & Expo courtesy of Sinclair Tractor. She chats with National Chorus member Aaron Lee from LeMars, IA about his experience singing the National Anthem at Sunday's Colts game and some of their other performances this week. We take a gaze at the charts of Al Kluis of Kluis Commodity Advisors for grain markets as corn continues to fade a bit lower today.
Wednesday's First Hour: The 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis is under way! Lydia Johnson is on the ground with reports courtesy of Sinclair Tractor! To begin the show, she talks with Iowa FFA State Officers Collin Bauer and Will Valseck about what they look forward to seeing this week and about the committees they are participating in. Iowa State University Extension field agronomist Gentry Sorenson in North-Central Iowa tells us what's left for harvest in that area and talks about issues with waterhemp and new traits they're seeing. And it's Wyffels Wednesday today as Bob Quinn catches up with Wyffels District Sales Manager Ben Kuhl talking harvest and 2024 prep and decisions.
Tuesday's Second Hour: Mike Naig begins the hour with us updating us on the status of highly pathogenic avian influenza across the upper Midwest and best practices for prevention. Des Moines County corn grower Dan Keitzer tells us about the field conditions and moisture levels he's seeing in Southeast Iowa. Wrapping up with U.S. Commodities' Don Roose we look at where he sees markets moving in the next few weeks.
Tuesday's First Hour: Iowa State University Extension field agronomist Meaghan Anderson tells us what she is seeing in central Iowa for fall field work and notes that the area is better off than a lot of the state for soil moisture. Don Roose from U.S. Commodities talks over the markets with us as he says corn is stuck where it is until there is a catalyst like South American weather to cause movement. At the end of the hour, we hear more of David's conversation with Kenya's Kenneth "Dr. Fun" Monjero from World Food Prize last week about getting youth excited about food production.
Monday's Second Hour: We listen in on the remainder of David Geiger's conversations from last week at the 2023 Borlaug Dialogue. To begin the hour, he is joined by Colombian farmer Jose Luis Gonzalez Chacon to learn about his operation and some of the unique challenges he faces. Grow Further Founder and Chairman Peter Kelly tells us about the research they are undertaking to expand crop production globally. David also talks with Kenneth "Dr. Fun" Monjero about getting the world's youth involved in ag. Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake wrap up the day with an update on markets as corn and soybeans continue to drift downward.
Monday's First Hour: We listen in on one of David's conversations from last week at the World Food Prize with two delegates from Azerbaijan about their involvement in the event and the issue of landmines in agricultural areas against international law. Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist Leah TenNapel in the Northwest corner of Iowa tells us what snow they got over the weekend and how it is impacting soil moisture. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments' digs into today's markets with corn and soybeans moving lower. Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group tells us about the strength of the used equipment market and where he sees it heading.
Friday's Second Hour: Bob is continuing today's Farming for Your Future Friday with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and the Iowa Corn Growers Association. ICGA Vice President of Market Development Ryan Sauer talks about the markets globally they are looking to expand to drive demand for Iowa Corn. CSIF's Brian Waddingham tells us more about being prepared for the future on your livestock farm and how the Coalition can help. ICGA District 1 Director Mike Ver Steeg talks about his experience with CISF in helping to put up a pig barn. Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake is our closing act with a look at today's markets.
Friday's First Hour: Bob is near Otley, IA today celebrating a Farming for your Future Friday with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and the Iowa Corn Growers Association. He begins the show with Steve Kuiper from the Iowa Corn Growers talking about rainfall, harvest results, and new use research they are conducting. Brian Waddingham from CSIF gives us some info on the upcoming Farming for your Future Conference. Stu Swanson gives some insight on the importance of the relationship between grain and livestock producers. ICGA President Jolene Riessen talks about receiving the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award and the future of the corn industry. To end the hour, we hear a report from David Geiger's day at the World Food Prize yesterday with 2010 Laureate David Beckman talking about the impact of wars on food insecurity.
Thursday's Second Hour: Iowa State University cattle economist Dr. Lee Schultz talks about the important numbers he saw in last Friday's Cattle on Feed report and the size of the cattle herd. Tom Buis from the American Carbon Alliance joins us to address recent news of carbon pipeline delays in Iowa and expresses the importance he sees in continuing to pursue projects. Midwest Market Solutions' Brian Hoops gives us a look at his targets for grain markets as we end today's show.
Thursday's First Hour: To begin today's show, David Geiger reports from the World Food Prize with Adam Herges discussing the Iowa-India Summit. David also talks with Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin about a new ruling in foreign land ownership in Arkansas and the penalties being handed down. Brian Hoops, President of Midwest Market Solutions, talks markets with us this morning. To end the hour, Bob talks with Dragotec President Denny Bollig and they look at the wrapping up of harvest and how their corn head technology is performing.
Wednesday's Second Hour: The 2023 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue is underway in Des Moines and David Geiger caught up with a couple of the participants. To start the hour, we hear a conversation he had with Former Governor of Iowa Terry Branstad about the inaugural World Food Prize and the past laureates. He also talks with representatives from the Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation. At the end of the show we talk with Al Kluis of Kluis Commodity Advisors about markets, minutes after the announcement of an elected Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Wednesday's First Hour: Registration for the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers' Farming for the Future conference is now open and Brian Waddingham from CSIF is with us to start the show to talk about what to expect on November 30th and how to register. Iowa State University Extension Agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe in East-Central Iowa gives us a look into soil moisture and rainfall in her area, a harvest progress update, and cover crop usage. Al Kluis from Kluis Commodity Advisors digs into the grain and livestock markets with us. And it's Wyffels Wednesday on The Big Show with Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson! He tells us about the remainder of harvest in Iowa, stalk quality, and disease issues he's hearing about from harvesters.
David Geiger is on location today at Firestone in Des Moines talking about the latest innovations they have coming out of the plant on the north side of Des Moines. David talks with Bridgestone Integrated Agriculture Tire Business President Tony Orlando, Senior Manager of Global Field Engineering Greg Jones, Sales Training Manager Dusty Hininger, Des Moines Plant Manager Harsh Jha, and Tire Builder and USW Local 310L President Tim Linn. We're also looking at markets and weather throughout today's Big Show as rain and cool weather approaches later this week.
Monday's Second Hour: Iowa State University Professors of Entomology Matt O'Neal and Horticulture Ajay Nair join David to discuss a new solar farm from ISU and Alliant Energy spanning 10 acres and a $1.8 million grant to study production and crops. Iowa' Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig joins the show to discuss the first confirmed case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Iowa since March. And Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments finishes todays show with an update on markets.
Monday's First Hour: Brad Lyle from Partners for Production Agriculture breaks down last Friday's Cattle on Feed Report from the USDA and how it is impacting early-week markets. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments dives more into the cattle markets and talks grains as corn and beans have bounced off of this morning's lows. Tim Meyer with the Steffes Group tells us how harvest is going around his area in southeast Iowa and gives us an update on their upcoming calendar.
Friday's Second Hour: Rob Ewoldt with the Iowa Soybean Association tells us about water levels on the Mississippi and the tightening of basis bids in Eastern IA and about the bioreactor he has on his farm. Mike Steenhoek from the Soy Transportation Coalition talks about the dollars-and-cents impact of low river levels on the Mississippi River and the comparison of high river levels coming out of last winter to the extreme low levels now. Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake
Friday's First Hour: The Wyffels Corn Cam plot at DMACC has been harvested. Now we are talking with Travis Lautner from DMACC about the oat cover crop on one of their soybean fields going to corn next year. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments discusses today's markets with us. Bob Quinn has a report at the end of the hour from Dan Basse, ag economist and president of AgResource Company, about the need to add more acres of row crop production globally.
Thursday's Second Hour: Iowa Soybean Association President Suzanne Shirbroun tells us about her harvest up in Clayton County and the dryness that part of the state is seeing. She also tells us about the soybean uses on the horizon they are excited about at ISA including aviation fuel. Nicole Prenger with the World Food Prize joins David for a special report on what to expect with next week's event in Des Moines. Don Roose wraps up today's Big Show with an update on markets and what's pressing corn and wheat higher again today.
Thursday's First Hour: DeKalb/Asgrow Technical Agronomist Nicole Stecklein talks drought with us in her area in Northeast Iowa and has information on what to watch to ensure soil health. Don Roose from US Commodities, Inc tells us how markets are reacting as harvest nears a close in the US and gives some insight into conditions in South America including issues with low river levels there. We continue our celebration of farmers harvesting today with Beck's Feed The Farmer up in Elgin, IA with farmer Nick Lechtenburg and Aaron Wenger from Beck's Hybrids.
Wednesday's Second Hour: Central Iowa State University Extension Agronomist Meaghan Anderson tells us how harvest progress is looking from her perspective, how our soil moisture levels compare to historical levels, and their research into Asian copperleaf. Stu Swanson from the Iowa Corn Growers Association chats about how harvest is going on his farm as they wrap up the last field today and the rapid dry down that we saw in Iowa this month. Angie Setzer from Consus Ag Consulting fills us in on what is bringing soybeans higher here in the past hour.
Iowa State University's Dr. Charlie Hurburgh talks about grain quality and storage with us to start the hour. Former Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan joins us on behalf of Natural Allies talking about the future of energy and natural gas in the United States. We close the show with Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops looking at the grain and livestock markets this afternoon.
We kick off today's show with Champion Seeds' Brandon Hulme with an update on harvest activity across Iowa and prioritizing fields as activity finishes up. Field agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz from Iowa State University Extension's 3rd Region in North Central Iowa tells us about their harvest progress and which of her counties are seeing the best yields. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions tells us how South American dryness is playing into markets right now. Bob also tells us about his Holiday Vacations trip to New England last week and a floating wetland he saw near the campus of MIT.
Monday's Second Hour: Bob Quinn is celebrating National Pork Month with the Iowa Pork Producers Association in Clive, IA! To open the hour, he talks with Dr. David Newman, Sr. Vice President for Market Growth at the National Pork Board, about the export demand for pork worldwide and some of their research into health and nutrition potential for pork. IPPA Marketing Programs Director Kelsey Sutter about the newly-crowned champion of the 2023 Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin contest. IPPA Communications Director Kevin Hall tells us more about the Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon NIL deal and the posters featuring the ISU football players. We catch up with IPPA CEO Pat McGonegle tells us about the success of the new Pork Tent building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. We close the day with Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments with some targets for grain markets as we approach the close.
Monday's First hour: Bob Quinn is at the Iowa Pork Producers Association Headquarters celebrating National Pork Month - also known as "Porktober"! He is joined by IPPA Consumer Information Director Joyce Hoppes talking about Porktober and their new NIL campaign with ISU football players Purchase, Moore, Hamann, and Bacon! Iowa Pork President Trish Cook tells us about the state of the pork industry in Iowa and discusses efforts to prevent foreign animal diseases. Smokey D's Owner Darren Warth joins Bob to talk about his recent induction into the American Royal Barbecue Hall of Fame and has some pork cooking tips! Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake breaks down today's mixed commodity trade with corn slightly higher, soybeans slightly lower. Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group updates us on this fall's auction schedule and reminds farms in the combine that this is the time to be thinking ahead to off-season auctions.
Friday's Second Hour: As avian influenza makes a bit of a comeback across the Midwest, CEO of the Northcentral Poultry Association Kevin Stiles tells us more about the current spread and their research into causes and prevention. Scott Irwin from Farmdoc Daily joins us to talk about his latest article digging into how much of a difference extreme weather events throughout the growing season affect final yield totals. Burgler Marketing & Management President Alan Brugler talks markets with us to wrap up the week as corn and soybeans remain lower.
Friday's First Hour: Kelsey Sutter from the Iowa Pork Producers Association joins us from the winning restaurant of the 2023 Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin contest: Cliff's Place in Manning, IA. We talk with her about the contest and Cliff's Place Co-owner Jim Waterbury about the ire business and the winner sandwich! Alan Brugler from Brugler Marketing & Management tells us about today's turnaround in the grain markets after being higher yesterday post-WASDE. We also hear from Bob and one of his listeners along for the ride on his fall colors tour of New England with Holiday Vacations!
Thursday's Second Hour: At the beginning of the hour, we talk with Kim Boccardi from Titan Tire about their Ride To a Cure Car Show coming up on October 21st to raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer! If you want to participate in the show, contact Riley at Titan at 800-872-2327 for more info. David had a conversation with Upper Iowa Beef General Manager Ed Greiman about the visit by Tom Vilsack earlier this week to their plant, the grant they received from USDA, and how they are using it to expand their packing ability. Don Roose from US Commodities wraps up this edition of The Big Show with an update on market movement after this morning's WASDE Report release.
Thursday's First Hour: We begin the hour with a look at the numbers from the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report released at 11:00. Don Roose from US Commodities joins us in the middle of the hour to take a deep dive into markets. Bob Quinn is out all week on his Holiday Vacations Fall Foliage Tour in New England and sent us back an interview with some of the listeners on his trip. Today on National Farmer's Day, we continue with our celebration of farmers throughout harvest season with Beck's Feed The Farmer! David talks with Roger Clayburg from Beck's as they feed the Langgaard Family in Guthrie Center!
Tuesday's Second Hour: Kicking off the hour, we talk with Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird about their new lawsuit against the state of Massachusetts regarding "Question 3" limiting distribution of certain pork products through their state. Harvest Hosts COO Wes Clark tells us about their company created to connect RV travelers to local businesses in exchange for free places to stay across the country. Don Roose from US Commodities closes the program today with an update on the markets.
Tuesday's First Hour: David has a special report for us today with Mike Steenhoek from the Soy Transportation Coalition updating us on river levels in the Mississippi because of the drought and how it is impacting river shipping. US Commodities' Don Roose breaks down today's market trade with soybeans higher but corn and wheat lower. To end the hour, David catches up with DeKalb/Asgrow Agronomist Andrew Penny looking at harvest activity progressing across Iowa and the prevalence of saprophytic fungi in fields in the state.
Monday's Second Hour: Joe Schuele from the US Meat Export Federation discusses trends in the export market after the recent hogs and pigs report. He also discusses the beef sector as well. Iowa State University has an Ag Career Day coming up tomorrow and the CALS Career Services Director Mike Gaul tells us what's coming up at the event to get students in front of ag employers. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments ends today's show with an update on markets as we approach the close.
Clarabell Probasco from Iowa State University Extension in Southern Iowa talks about the effect of dryness across Iowa including the increased risk of fire on the farm. She also gives an estimate to what she thinks harvest progress will look like in tomorrow's report. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments dives into the commodity markets, explaining the effects of the Israel situation and how it's brought markets down after being in the green overnight.
The World Dairy Expo is winding down and we're joined by communications manager Lisa Behnke with a wrap up of the week's events as they prepare to crown the supreme champions. Paul Scott from the Agricultural Research Service in Ames joins David for a discussion about their research into the addition of amino acids into corn hybrids used for livestock feed. Amanda Brill from Total Farm Marketing wraps up the week for markets.
Bob caught up with Dragotec President Denny Bollig about their corn heads and their ROI Calculator to show producers the Drago advantage. Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing is along to analyze the market activity today as we struggle to string together positive days. To end the hour David Geiger has a report on the falling productivity growth of agriculture in the United States.
Thursday's Second Hour: David starts off the hour joined by the new National Corn Growers Association President, Minnesota farmer Harold Wolle, talking about his goals for his tenure. The REALTORS Land Institute Iowa Chapter released its September 2023 Land Trends and Values Survey showing a slight decline in vales statewide over the past 6 months. We end the show with Al Kluis from Kluis Commodities discussing rallies for corn and wheat today
Thursday's First Hour: Megahan Anderson, Iowa State University Extension's field agronomist in Central Iowa, talks with us about dryness in her area and the presence of disease in corn including tar spot and saprophytic fungi. Al Kluis from Kluis Commodities in Minneapolis joins the program to dissect the commodity markets. We continue celebrating harvest season with Beck's Feed The Farmer joined by Tim Fogarty from Beck's as they honor the O'Connell Family in Anthon, IA. You can submit your nominations on your Big Show station's website!
Wednesday's Second Hour: David Geiger starts the hour with a special report with Dan Erdmann from Farm Rescue highlighting how they are helping a family near Clarion, IA to harvest their beans amid health issues. Bob caught up with Tom Weighner from WW Homestead Dairy earlier this week while he was in Allamakee County talking about the half foot of rain they've seen in the past week, the hay chopping they've been doing. they also discuss some of the delicious dairy items they produce. We wrap up with an update on markets from Brian Hoops with Midwest Markets Solutions.
Wednesday's First Hour: Northwest Iowa Field Agronomist Gentry Sorenson from Iowa State University Extension celebrates their overnight rainfall with us and reports on yields he's hearing about across his area. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market solutions breaks down today's trade. Wyffels Wednesday and we celebrate today with Corn Breeder Chris Eichhorn tells us what they're learning from their test plots and previews what is ahead.
Tuesday's Second Hour: Emily Saveraid from Iowa 4-H tells us about 4-H Giving Day, taking place today, and how to donate! The announcement was made today that Iowa Speedway will host the NASCAR Cup Series in June 2024 and Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Stan Nelson tells us how they will be involved and promoting ethanol through the race. It's Soybean Cyst Nematode Action Month and we talk about the pest with BASF's Troy Bauer as well as management. The show closes today with Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake talking markets with corn and soybeans seeing pressure today.
Tuesday's First Hour: Historian Rod Stanley from Dexter, IA joins us to recount the story of the national plowing matches in 1948 where candidate Harry Truman spoke to a crowd of 100,000 people. Former Congressman from Minnesota Collin Peterson joins us on behalf of the American Carbon Alliance with his thoughts on the importance of capturing carbon to support the ethanol industry. We're also watching weather across the Midwest and competing regions in South America and talking about the progress of harvest.
Monday's Second Hour: The show continues from the Wyffels Cron Cam plot at the Adel DMACC Campus. Bob is joined to begin the hour by Doug Pooch with a look at yield and moisture results on the crop coming out of the corn cam plot. David had a conversation with US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack about ELRP and ERP and the importance of relief programs to keep farmers afloat in difficult circumstances. Ending the show, Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments tells us what is happening in the markets as we await more numbers to roll in from harvest.
Monday's First Hour: We're harvesting the Wyffels Corn Cam plot today near Adel, IA! Bob starts off the show with Doug Pooch from Wyffels Hybrids talking about why today was scheduled as the day to get the crop out of the field. DMACC Students Collin Grove and Sam Roberts talk about their work over the summer at the corn cam plot and taking ag classes. He also talks with students Calla Langel and Amanda Ostrem about receiving the Mark Pearson Scholarship this year and about their FFA background. Another student, Ashley Tomlinson, talks about her background on the farm in Warren County as well. Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake fill us in on marketplace movement as we kick off the month of October. At the end of the hour Tim Meyer gives his weekly update on land and equipment sales and tells us why the offseason is a good time to sell.
We kick off the hour with Denny Bollig from Dragotec talks about his harvest in Northwest Iowa and tells us about Dragotec's Slip Clutch design to help machines perform well through harvest. Representative Ashley Hinson from Iowa's 2nd Congressional District joins us to explain the rejection of last night's ag appropriations bill by all of Iowa's delegation. Brugler Marketing & Management's Alan Brugler ends the week with another look at markets a couple of hours removed from the Grain Stocks report with markets continuing to move lower.
Doug Hensley from Hertz Farm Management gives us his perspective on what yields are looking like so far in Iowa with a lot of hit and miss rainfall this season. He also tells us how land sale markets have trended over the past year after strong prices last year. Alan Brugler from Brugler Marketing & Management dives into the numbers from today's quarterly USDA Grain Stocks report and the ensuing slide downward in markets. We also hear from Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw today about the On-Farm Biodiesel Credit program and how farmers can save money by participating.
Tony Moellers from Brevant starts this hour with a peek at Northwest Iowa field work and talks about planning for success in 2024. American Farm Bureau VP of Public Policy Sam Kieffer joins David for a special report on how a federal government shutdown could affect agriculture and talks about how similar situations have unfolded historically. Angie Setzer from Consus ROI ends today's show with an update on grain trade with the USDA quarterly Grain Stocks report coming out at the start of tomorrow's Big Show.
Leah TenNapel from Iowa State University Extension in Northwest Iowa talks about harvest progress in her area and tells us what she is hearing from growers as far as yield. She also dives into their soil moisture research they do in April and November across the 9 counties she covers. The "Goddess of Grain" Angie Setzer joins us from Consus ROI with a look at markets today. We also look at the latest drought monitor released by the Drought Mitigation Center today.
Clean Water Wednesday rolls on in-studio today! Bob is joined by Jacob Handsaker from Hands-on Excavating to talk about the installation process and how to maximize ROI on clean water projects. Sean McMahon from the Iowa Ag Water Alliance has info for us on how to apply for funding for clean water practices and how to reach out for more information including to Ecosystems Services Exchange Conservation Engineering Lead Dr. Andy Craig. Lisa Newby returns to end today's Big Show with information on how they can make drainage system management easy.
Wednesday's First Hour: We're celebrating clean water today in-studio with the folks from Agri Drain! We start the program with IDALS Water Quality Initiative Projects Coordinator Matt Lechtenberg who highlights some of the in-field and edge-of-field practices they are talking with Iowa farmers about to improve water quality and reduce flood risk. Sean McMahon from the Iowa Ag Water Alliance fills us in on some funding options for clean water practices. Ecosystem Services Exchange Conservation Engineering Lead Dr. Andy Craig talks about the planning services they provide, site selection, design services, and how to get in touch with them to learn more. Agri Drain Corporation Vice President Lisa Newby talks more on water management products they offer to make it easy to manage your drainage system. We also talk with the Blake Ballard here on a Wyffels Wednesday with comments on harvest and some delays from weather, plus testing for stalk quality and scheduling harvest.
David caught up with Lisa Behnke from the World Dairy Expo as livestock begins arriving to Madison this week and then Expo gets going next week. The Director of the Kent Feed Mill & Grain Science Complex tells us about the operations of the facility and the classes they teach there. US Commodities' Don Roose discusses the falling livestock markets and his grain targets at the end of the show.
Tuesday's First Hour: Brandon Hulme from Champion Seed joins us to talk about doing the push test for stalk rot and tells us what early returns are showing for corn and soybean yield. Don Roose from US Commodities is today's market analyst, and he says that the markets are waiting to see what yields turn out to be and he is looking ahead to potential harvest-low prices. Ending the hour, we catch up with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst on the possibility of a government shutdown and how it would impact putting together a Farm Bill.
Producer Curt Behrends from Cass County, Iowa tells us what he's seeing come out of his soybean field and about the timely rainfall he saw mid-summer to get the crop to the finish line. State Entomologist Robin Pruisner discusses invasive plant diseases and pests that they have been researching and preparing to fend off. Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake ends today's show with a market update with grains now slightly higher getting closer to the close.
We check up on East-Central Iowa with field agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe today from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach with a look at how much rain they got over the weekend, how much more moisture they need over the off-season, and progress of harvest in that area of Iowa. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments is today's market analyst as we look ahead to today's harvest progress report with grains mostly weaker. Tim Meyer with the Steffes Group ends the hour with our weekly update on land and equipment values, plus an update on their upcoming schedule.
We continue from the Big Show Garage to begin the hour with new Big Show sponsor Custom Rooftops of Iowa Owner and Chief Estimator Rick Meyer talks about what products are right out on the farm and how to get ahold of them to take advantage of their Big Show special! Curt Blades from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers is with us to discuss the data from their latest report on tractor and combine sales, the seasonality of sales, and the decision-making process. Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing ends today's show with a market update and a look at targets for the next few weeks.
Bob is in the Big Show Garage today with the folks from Custom Rooftops of Iowa. Their Owner and Chief Estimator Rick Meyer joins Bob throughout the show talking about his background in agriculture growing up, how he got into roofing. He also talks about the products they offer to fit your needs and the warrantees on the product. Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing is today's analyst and talks about our slow day for grain trade with harvest going on across agriculture.
Dale Lesline from the Dyersville Hay Auction talks with us about capitalizing on the grass market to begin the hour. Chris Gaesser calls us from the combine in Southwest Iowa with an early look at harvest. Angie Rieck-Hinz in North Central Iowa with Iowa State University Extension tells us how corps and yields look as they come out of the field. We end with Don Roose from US Commodities looking at markets as we are down across all ag markets.
The Drought Mitigation Center released a new drought monitor this morning with Northeast Iowa now seeing dome D4 Exceptional Drought. We begin the show with DeKalb/Asgrow Agronomist Nicole Stecklein in that corner of the state talks about the dryness, planning for 2024, and the beginning of harvest activity. Syngenta Agronomy Service Manager Jami Loecker discusses reports of dicamba-resistant water hemp and looking ahead to weed control next season. We hear from Don Roose from US Commodities for market analysis with a look at where he thinks the lows will be for new crop corn and soybeans.
We're continuing the kickoff of Beck's Feed The Farmer program. David is joined by Beck's seed advisor Frank Rydl at the start of the hour with a word on showing appreciation for farmers and an update on field conditions. Another Beck's seed advisor Chance Cook talks about the look ahead to 2024. We wrap up from Plainfield, IA with Rachel Hyde and Randy Timm from Beck's Hybrids talk about their deliveries of meals this morning. We also take a look at weather after parts of Central Iowa exceeded 3" of rainfall yesterday with local areas near 5"! Brian Hoops with Midwest Market Solutions is our market analyst and says that he's hoping to see enough rain to help with river levels and shipping and once yield numbers come in, it will really determine what direction prices go. It's also Wyffels Wednesday as Bob catches up with Randy Harding about harvest activity and planning for next year.
David is in Plainfield, IA at the farm of Pat Lentz feeding farmers with Beck's Hybrids! We start the show with Pat who talks about his growing season in Northeast Iowa and preparing to get the combine rolling. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig talks about the harvest season, staying safe on the farm, and showing appreciating farmers. Beck's Seed Advisor Brandon Parrish talks about packing meals for farmers and tells us about what he's hearing from customers as harvest gets underway and evaluating to make decisions in 2024. Midwest Market Solutions' Brian Hoops is our market analyst today and he says the market is being influenced today by potential harvest delays caused by rain across the Midwest yesterday and later this week. We head back to Plainfield at the end of the hour and talk with Lee Koenigsfeld, an agronomist from Beck's, and discuss scheduling harvest to maximize success
We start the hour with an update from Spencer Chase with Agri-Pulse in Washington D.C. on the latest news legislatively impacting agriculture including progress on a farm bill and how talks of a government shutdown could slow it down. Alliant Energy Lead Safety Consultant Kent Sodawasser informs us on some of the best practices for staying safe around power lines and equipment around the countryside. Garrett Toay from AgTraderTalk ends today's show with an update on markets and he says he expects soybeans to bounce more than corn coming up.
Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist Meaghan Anderson gives a rainfall update from Central Iowa and tells us what she is noticing for harvest activity and yields. AgTraderTalk's Garrett Toay is our market analyst today and tells us what ongoing harvest activity is doing to the grain markets plus the upcoming planting season for South America. To end the hour, we take a look at some rainfall reports from the Pioneer Seeds Textline.
Charlie Hurburgh, the professor in charge of the Grain Quality Laboratory at Iowa State University, tells us about what he is seeing so far for test weights on crop coming out of the field and how kernel size is affecting data. Alex Jansen from Iowa DOT breaks down the ins and outs of the All-Systems Permit allowing year-round hauling of heavier loads across much of the state of Iowa. Jamey Kohake with Paragon Investments walks us through today's markets with corn lower and soybeans down even more sharply.
We are joined by Pioneer Seed field agronomist Sarah Wood providing some information on red crown rot in soybeans and what has been causing it to creep toward the Midwest. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments has a look at markets for us today with grain and livestock all lower today. Lance Lillibridge from the Iowa Corn Growers Association calls us with an update on what he's hearing from growers around his area in Benton County and about the production of millet in the area. Tim Meyer previews the upcoming Steffes Group calendar and celebrates some rain over the weekend in Southeast Iowa.
Friday's Second Hour: We wrap up our coverage from the presentation of the 178th Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers to the Dolch Family from Montgomery County! Steve Dolch talks about what has kept them in the cattle business as long as they have been. Linda Dolch expresses her pride in raising four kids to go into the ag industry. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig talks about his experience with the Dolch family, including daughter Mikayla who once worked at IDALS. As we end our year of Good Farm Neighbor Award presentations, Brian Waddingham from CSIF tells us how you can submit your nominations for 2024! Joana Colussi with Farmdoc Daily at the University of Illinois discusses with David the effect of the record output year in Brazil and Argentina's record drought causing need for them to import some of the Brazilian crop. Alan Brugler from Brugler Marketing and Management tells us what harvest activity looks like in his area near Omaha, NE and what numbers are telling us nationally. He also tells us why corn has been stuck between $4.70 and $4.85 lately and what is pushing soybeans lower today as the end of the week approaches.
Friday's First Hour: Today we are honoring the 178th Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award recipient: Steve Dolch and Family from Montgomery County! We start the show learning from Steve about the Dolch's angus operation and the infamous event in 1912 that makes Montgomery County so well known. Sons Matt, Marshall, and Michael and daughter Mikayla Dolch talk with Bob about their upbringing on the farm and how it led to them staying in the ag industry as they've become adults. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig gives praise for the Dolch Family and their dedication to agriculture and fills us in on the meeting he was at this week in Wyoming with secretaries of ag from other states. Brian Waddingham from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers talks about how they can help livestock producers in the state and the need to expand the cattle industry. Alan Brugler from Brugler Marketing and Management updates us on today's markets after the WASDE report earlier this week and comments on the validity of numbers coming out of the Black Sea region. Kody Havens from CSIF tells us about the decisions they help livestock producers make and how they help interpreting the rules and regulations.
David Geiger is in Winneshiek County today near Calmar, IA at the Tri-State Dairy Expo! He is joined by the Iowa Dairy Ambassador and an admissions representative from Northeast Iowa Community College talking about the opportunities in the dairy industry that young folks are being shown today. He also brings in two Northeast Iowa FFA members who talk about the great turnout among young people for this year's Expo and the importance of keeping youth informed on the importance of ag. We also talk grain bin safety with NECAS Director Dan Neenan. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions ends today's Big Show with an update on markets approaching the close.
Clean Water Wednesday today is on location near Brighton, IA at D&D Horras Farms! Dan Horras tells us about their experience with cover crops. David is also joined by Mark Bloom from Montag Manufacturing to discuss the equipment they offer for nutrient application. He also talks about their relationship with the Iowa Ag Water Alliance. Dustin Demoss with Nutrien tells us more about how ESN can be helpful alongside other clean water practices like cover crops.
Wednesday's First hour: It's a Clean Water Wednesday in Southeast Iowa at D&D Horras Farms near Brighton, IA. Daivd is joined by Mark Bloom from Montag Manufacturing talking about the equipment to apply nutrients in fields and Dustin Demoss with Nutrien talking about Environmentally Smart Nitrogen (ESN). Dan and Dave Horras tell us more about the practices they have in place there on the farm including ESN to prevent nitrogen loss. It's also Wyffels Wednesday and Bob caught up with Doug Pooch who tells us about the speedy drying of crops in the field this season and what he's telling customers about scheduling harvest.
Tuesday's Second Hour: Warren County corn producer Blake Reynolds calls us from the combine with a look at what his corn looks like on the yield monitor. Iowa Soybean Association President-elect Brent Swart joins us with a status update on the bean crop after the most recent dry spell and gives a view of the soybean industry as a whole. Don Roose from US Commodities joins us to end the show with another look at today's WASDE Report and a preview of where he sees the markets heading in the next couple of years.
Tuesday's First Hour: The September WASDE Report was out just minutes before today's Big Show and we get reaction from US Commodities' Don Roose right away at the beginning of the hour, as well as mid-hour with grains all moving lower. Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist Leah TenNapel in Northwest Iowa says they are still seeing drought effects in the crop in that area and some of the corn is starting to be harvested with soybeans close behind. Dr. Jianfeng Zho at University of Missouri joins David to end the hour with a special report on researching the implementation of electric tractors.
Monday's Second Hour: In studio to begin this hour is Joe Heinrich from Smart Carbon Network who tells us about their group providing information to growers about the pipelines while also advocating for transparency from the companies and taking care of impacted farmers. Travis Lautner from DMACC tells us how the corn at the Corn Cam plot looks and gives an update on the new wetland they have on site there. We end the show with Jamey Kohake from paragon Investments who tells us the key numbers he is watching from today's crop conditions report and tomorrow's WASDE report.
Monday's First Hour: To start the show, we catch up with Trent Loos from Loos Tales on KFYR in North Dakota and the Free Soil Coalition tells us about the speaking engagement he is in Iowa for and Free Soil's opposition of the carbon pipeline. Clarabell Probasco from Iowa State University Extension tells us what crops look like in the southern part of Iowa where she is located. She says there are a surprising number of fields that have been harvested and many more should be expected by the end of the week. She also says fields are drying quicker than expected. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments is our market analyst today as calls it another "slow, sluggish day" ahead of tomorrow's WASDE report. At the hour's end, we catch up with Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group with the rain status from overnight down in Mt. Pleasant and he tells us what's on the auction slate coming up.
David Geiger was at the Iowa Hunger Summit yesterday and had the chance to talk with Ambassadors Terry Branstad and Kenneth Quinn about the creation of the summit and the importance of collaborating on ending hunger in a non-partisan effort. Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist Gentry Sorenson in North Central Iowa gives us some info on drought conditions in his area with some areas moving into D3 Extreme Drought. He also says next week could be the start of combines rolling more frequently in that area. Don Roose from US Commodities ends this week of The Big Show with a market update as grains remain pretty quiet.
Terraform Tillage Founder Josh Jeske tells us about new tools available to collect data and monitoring soil compaction. Markets are quiet today and Don Roose from US Commodities talks a bit on how next Tuesday's WASDE with more accurate estimates could shake the market along with next Monday's crop conditions report. At the end of the hour, Chad Smith has a report for us on the extension of the comment period for the EPA's proposed herbicide strategy.
Starting the hour, we talk with Iowa State University Field Agronomist Meaghan Anderson with an update on drying of crop after high temperatures in the past couple of weeks and has some notes on pest concerns in Iowa. Iowa State Senator Annette Sweeney is at the Iowa Hung Summit today at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates and tells us about the conversations she has been having with other leaders about solving hunger issues in Iowa and beyond. We wrap the day with Total Farm Marketing's John Heinberg analyzing the commodity markets and he says that after markets have stayed within a pretty tight range in the past few weeks, next week's WASDE report could change that.
Today is the start of the 17th Iowa Hunger Summit and we start today's show with Nicole Prenger from the World Food Prize Foundation who tells us what will be going on at the Hall of Laureates in Des Moines. Mike Naig is at the Summit and tells us what has been going on, what he discussed on a panel he was involved in this morning, and about the importance of recognizing hunger needs of the world as such a big ag state. John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing gives us some information on what's bringing down soybeans today and what he expects from next week's WASDE report. Iowa State University Extension Beef Center has a Fall Fencing and Grazing Clinic coming up September 14th and Beth Reynolds tells us what they will be covering.
Landus CEO Matt Carstens is our guest to start the hour with a call for their farmer-owners to fill out an online survey to help them as they create a new healthcare option for farmers. Recipient of the Iowa Corn Walter Goeppinger Lifetime Achievement Award Pam Johnson tells us her thoughts on receiving the award and some of the uses for corn she has seen as most impactful for the industry. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions ends today's show with an update on markets with corn up only slightly after decreased crop conditions in yesterday's report.
The show kicks off with a look at some news this morning out of Washinton D.C. courtesy of Spencer Chase at Agri-Pulse. He says that while the Farm Bill is on the to-do list for both the House and Senate but is unlikely to get to the President's desk by the end of September. Iowa State University Extension Dairy Specialist Gail Carpenter joins us with a look at milk production in the US, including her native Michigan, and getting the most out of each breed. Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops is today's market analyst with some insight on the international factors playing into today's grain trade. And it's Wyffels Wednesday! We talk with Wyffels Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson about the heat stress across the Midwest this summer and scheduling harvest.
We continue our broadcast from today's presentation of the 177th Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award near Chelsea, IA! Bob Quinn is joined by the winning family, the Behounek family, throughout the hour about their sheep operation. He also talks with Mike Naig about the value of meat in the sheep industry and creating demand. Mike Steenhoek from the Soy Transportation Coalition brings us an update on low river level and increasing shipping price issues. Jamey Kohake is our closing act today with a look at targets in the grain markets for the next couple of weeks.
Bob is live in northeastern Poweshiek County for the presentation of the 177th Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award! He talks throughout the hour with the Behounek family about their hog and sheep operation. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discusses the significance of the sheep industry in Iowa. Brian Waddingham and Kody Havens from CSIF tell us how to nominate your Good Farm Neighbor to the Coalition and has information on who should be getting in touch with them for assistance on their livestock farm. We look at markets with Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments on a day that he calls disappointing for grains coming out of the holiday weekend. Tim Meyer from Steffes Group ends the hour with a look at their calendar.
American Carbon Alliance CEO start the hour with us on the phone with some info on the organization, talks about where the carbon from pipelines goes to, and why they are proponents of the pipelines. Earlier this week at the Farm Progress Show, David caught up with Elizabeth Burns-Thompson from Navigator CO2, and we listen in on that discussion. Don Roose wraps up the show with us looking at markets going into the long Labor Day weekend.
Field Agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe from ISU Extension in East Central Iowa tells us about their lack of rainfall recently and says the dryness is showing in soybean fields. Don Roose from US Commodities previews the three-day weekend for the commodity markets and says that more than half of the time, corn and soybeans get a decent bump the day after Labor Day. To end the hour, we listen in on a chat that Daivd had with Scott Gaffner from the Illinois Soybean Association at the Farm Progress Show earlier this week.
We listen in on some more of David's chats at the 2023 Farm Progress Show from when he was there on Tuesday. He spoke with Jamie Horton and Scott Speck from Bayer on the products they are emphasizing. We get a look at the latest drought monitor out this morning showing a TRIPLING of D3 in Iowa. Back to Farm Progress Show, David caught up with Brad Van Kooten and Clark Smith from Corteva. And at the end of the show, Alan Brugler joins us again with our last market update of August as we speed toward harvest season.
On this final day of the 2023 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, we listen in on some of the conversations David had with some of the exhibitors at the show when he was there on Tuesday. He caught up with Nick Fassler from BASF at the media tent. Scott Cully from Syngenta talks about the products they are showing off. Alan Brugler from Brugler Marketing in Omaha tells us about today's commodity market activity as we close out the month of August. At the end of the hour, we head back to Decatur to talk with Indigo about the prevention of soybean nematodes.
The 2023 Iowa NRCS Conservation Woman of the Year, Darcy Maulsby, joins us at the beginning of the hour to tell us about her family's history in conservation practices and why it's so important to keep water clean where she is in Calhoun County for those downstream. We listen in on another interview David got yesterday at Farm Progress show with New Holland, the makers of the first electric utility tractor. Wrapping up the show, Don Roose from US Commodities tells us how competition in South America is continuing to push corn and soybeans lower today.
We talk with Mike Witt, Iowa State University Extension's West-Central Iowa Field Agronomist, about the widely varying conditions of crops in his area and talks about disease issues he's hearing about. Don Roose from US Commodities fills us in on the markets as they trend lower this morning. It's also a Wyffels Wednesday from the Farm Progress Show grounds as David caught up with the gang from the Wyffels booth about their setup and the approaching harvest.
We continue celebrating on the fifth day of the 2023 Iowa State Fair! We start this hour outside the WHO Crystal Studio with one of the class winners of the FFA tractor restoration contest who revs up is Farmall for us. Two of the North Polk FFA members tell us about their favorite animals at the Avenue of Breeds. Hope Brecht from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers tells us what she has enjoyed seeing from the Avenue of Breeds as she gets photos of the pick of the day that we feature during the morning farm reports. A representative from the Black Hawk County Cattlemen brings us some burgers from Cattlemen's Beef Quarters where they helped serve today. We also talk with one of our Congressmen on the Ag Committee, Zach Nunn from District 3 in Iowa, about the beef industry and the potential for a Farm Bill being passed. Kerry Smith from Unity Point Health Des Moines finishes up today's show with us telling us what they're doing with the Iowa Farm Bureau today teaching Fairgoers about the importance of hands-only CPR, particularly to those rural communities.
We continue from Day 1 of the 2023 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL! David is joined at the Titan Tire booth by Scott Sloan who tells us how to use your entry wristband to save on Titan tires and what celebrities you can meet at their booth in the next couple of days. At the Bayer booth, David is with Georgia soybean producer Alex Harrell who set a record yield this year and he talks about what made it happen. We end the day with another update on markets from Brian Hoops at Midwest Market Solutions with corn and soybeans still trailing yesterday's closing prices.
It's Day 1 of the 2023 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois and David Geiger is on the grounds. We start the hour with David talking to FPS National Events Director Matt Jungmann about the details for those coming to the show and how to see everything there. He talks with Big Equipment Co. owner Ron Harmon about the production of the new Big Bud. Ryan Bales from Titan Tire joins David as well with a look at what's going on at booth 933. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions explains why corn and soybeans are still moving a bit lower despite decreases in crop conditions in yesterday's report.
Scott Sloan with Titan Tire is with us to start the hour live from the Farm Progress Show sitting in front of Big Bud and tells us about their FPS display at booth #933! ISU Extension Field Agronomist Virgil Schmidt gives us some comments on the condition of crops along the Eastern edge of Iowa. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments ends the show with us as corn and beans have had a bit of gain in the past hour on weather forecasts.
The 2023 Farm Progress Show kicks off tomorrow in Decatur, IL and Don Tourte gives us details on getting to the grounds and previews some of the biggest and best in ag that will be on display. Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist Gentry Sorenson from District 2 in Northwest Iowa tells us what the field conditions look like there, says he has yet to see tar spot, but there are other diseases that have been showing up. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments is our market analyst today and says that he expects crop conditions to go down a bit with today's report but says the market is already taking it into account. Tim Meyer from Steffes Group gives some insight to end the hour on what you'll find at their Farm Progress Show booth and talks about getting on the sale schedule.
We start the hour with an update on tar spot in Iowa from Mark Storr from BASF. Nicole Stecklein from DeKalb/Asgrow in Northeast Iowa tells us what she's heard regarding the rainfall overnight last night in that area. She also discusses crop conditions and any fields that have seen some tar spot. Don Roose from US Commodities has the last word for the week on markets and says he expects grain prices to stay pretty flat in the next few weeks with corn being weighed down by wheat.
Friday's First Hour: Pro Farmer Crop Tour Numbers Rolling In. Albia, IA farmer Kyle Bachman is out cutting corn today and we hear how it's looking so far. Don Roose from US Commodities tells us more about the Pro Farmer Crop Tour numbers' influence on today's market trade. He also says that we are no more price-competitive with the South America crop.
Thursday's Second Hour: Farm Progress Show Is Next Week! - Chad Husman from Stalcup AgService tells us what he has seen for crop condition near their office in Storm Lake, IA and any cutting of corn and alfalfa. With the 2023 farm Progress Show coming up next week in Decatur, IL, show organizer Matt Jungmann joins us with a preview of what we might see at the show and some details for those looking to attend. Angie Setzer from Consus wraps up the day with us with her outlook on the markets in the next few weeks.
Thursday's First Hour: Hay Baling and Crop Tour Results - It's hot hay baling weather and we start the show today talking with Jeff Longnecker about what he's seeing in the fields. He also tells us about an upcoming tractor pull in Nevada. Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist Aaron Saeugling in Southwest Iowa tells us what crop conditions are looking like in his area after some rain in the end of July that he says saved the crop. The 'Goddess of Grain', Angie Setzer from Consus, joins us with a look at the markets.
We continue our Clean Water Wednesday from Guthrie Center with Verdesian Life Sciences and the Iowa Ag Water Alliance! Verdesian's Scott Ahrenholtz tells us why nitrogen management is so important to Verdesian and talks about the products and technologies they offer to increase nitrogen use efficiency. We end the Clean Water portion of today's show with Sean McMahon from the IAWA talking about the big picture on clean water in the state. We end the show with another update from Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing as grains are now all higher approaching the close.
It's Clean Water Wednesday today on The Big Show! Bob is in Guthrie Center with the folks from Verdesian Life Sciences and the Iowa Ag Water Alliance talking about nitrogen efficiency. We start the show with Verdesian's Dave Schwartz looking at ways to get control over nitrogen including inhibitors, placement, and amounts to use. Dr. Mike Castellano from the ISU Dept. of Agronomy tells us about the N Initiative and how farmers can get involved. John King from Lanus Cooperative talks about some of the challenges he hears about from his customers and the practices that he has seen work well. Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing is with us to analyze the markets today as most of the grains are a bit higher. Blake Ballard from Wyffels Hybrids celebrates Wyffels Wednesday with us today with an overview of crop conditions he is seeing.
The hour begins with an out-of-this-world interview with NASA Acres Consortium Director Alyssa Whitcraft, PhD who tells us some of the ways their programs and satellites in space can help the agriculture industry. State Climatologist Justin Glissan tells us how rare the combination of heat and humidity in the next few days is and forecasts when we might see a cool down and some rain. We end today's show with Al Kluis of Kluis Commodities taking a peek at his charts and he talks about his surprise with down markets given this week's heat.
We talk crop disease and drought conditions in North Central Iowa with Angie Rieck-Hinz from Iowa State University Extension. She says it is very noticeable in that part of Iowa where some spotty rainfalls have happened and areas that have missed out. Al Kluis from Kluis commodities is today's market analyst and discusses what is causing today's pressure downward on corn, soybeans, and wheat. With the Pro Farmer Crop Tour underway, David has a report to end the hour on the results out so far from Ohio and Indiana.
To kick off the hour, we're talking with Doug Burns from Farm Credit Services of America about margin protection. Iowa Soybean Association Research Agronomist tells us about an upcoming program about optimizing fertilizer application. Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake closes up today's show with a look at markets with corn down and soybeans up a bit.
The 3rd Annual Travis Greiner Memorial Tractor Ride is coming up this weekend in Keota, IA and Mark Sheets tells us about the event and the causes they will be raising money for. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments breaks down the markets with us today and says that today's crop condition report may not be a big market-mover but he's watching for numbers to come out of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour. Tim Meyer from The Steffes Group ends the hour with us, bragging about the State Fair Queen coming from his home county and fill us in on their upcoming auction calendar.
It's the final weekday of the 2023 Iowa State Fair and we continue with the last show of the week from the WHO Radio Crystal Studio! Starting off the second hour, Meaghan Anderson from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach joins us to talk about the weed identification contest and her day today getting to enjoy the fair. Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Kelly Nieuwenhuis, Iowa Corn Growers Public Relations Manager Rachel Zumbach, and Washington County Farmer Keith Hora join us in studio on Iowa Corn Day at the Iowa State Fair with a look at what they have going on across Grand Avenue and the story they want to convey to Fairgoers about the corn industry. We have a wonderful event going on in front of the Crystal Studio today, a blood drive with Life Serve Blood Center, and Simon Conway joins us with more info. 4-H Reporters Garrett Von Stein and Casey Leerhoff tell us what is happening in the 4-H building today as they are showing visitors how they do their reporting jobs. Kelly Martin from Bottom Floor Prints brings by some of his farm animal 3D-printer creations and tells us about some of the practical applications for 3D printing. An FFA student from Eastern Iowa comes in to tell us about the trailer he worked on for his FFA project. Andrew Wheeler from the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation closes out our run of shows from the Fair with some praise for all of the great work the youth has done at this week's Fair but warns about the shortage of Ag Education teachers in Iowa.
It's our last day of The Big Show from the WHO Radio Crystal Studio! We hear from another one of our FFA Tractor Restoration participants to begin the show. Three North Polk FFA students tell us about their favorite Avenue of Breeds animal and what it has been like to show them to people from bigger cities that don't get to interact much with agriculture. The Iowa Turkey Federation stops by telling us about the food they have at this year's Fair. FFA State Officers Lauren and Jaydee extend their thanks to those who have helped them make everything they do at the Fair possible. Justin from Davis County Cattlemen brings us some burgers from the Cattlemen's Beef Quarters where his County Cattlemen group is helping serve the food today! It's Iowa Corn Day at the Iowa State Fair and to celebrate, Scott Carlson from the Iowa Craft Beer Tent brings in two Iowa beers made using Iowa corn! Jake Handlos from Capital City Kubota tells us about their products on display at the fair including the one that the Big Show guys are riding around in. The Grand Champion Hampshire Sow shower, Anna from Cambridge, tells us about her experience showing and will be doing at the Animal Learning Center tomorrow. To end the hour Brian Waddingham from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers gives us some information about who should be getting in touch with them for assistance in their livestock operation. He also talks about their sponsorship of the Avenue of Breeds and last weekend's broadcast of the Governor's Charity Steer Show on 1040 WHO!
Day 8 of the 2023 Iowa State Fair! It's also Century and Heritage Family Farm Day at the Fair and the Leo Garbes Family Farm, a Century Farm award recipient today, join us to start the hour talking about their family farming history. Iowa FFAE State Officers Emma Humphreys and Annabelle Newton fill us in on their events today including participating in the Century/Heritage Farm Award presentations. Kelly from Center Grove Orchard and the Iowa Specialty Crop Producers tells us about the creation of their Top 10 New Food, the A-Hootenanny! One of our past Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award Winners, pork producer Dave Struthers from Collins, IA, tells us about what he's doing with the Soybean Association at the Fair and gives an update on conditions at his farm. We wrap up the day with another one of our Heritage Farm Award recipients from Black Hawk County; with us courtesy of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation.
We've reached Day 8 of the 2023 Iowa State Fair! Today's Big Show begins with Bob Quinn standing out in front of the Crystal Studio with an FFA Tractor Restoration competitor with his 1947 Massey-Harris. Doug Pullin from the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement tells us about their Sale of Champions and some of the scholarships they award to some kids involved in ag. Today is Century and Heritage Farm award presentation day at the Fair and the Hora Family joins us today to talk about the history of the farm that's been in their family for 150 years. Bob Howard from Country View Dairy in Hawkeye, IA talks with us about their yogurt and the product they have available at the Dairy Barn. The Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers' Kody Havens gives us some information on how they help livestock producers around Iowa including interpreting the 200-plus pages of rules and regulations. Two representatives from the Pork Tent join us, past Iowa Pork Producers President Dave Moody and IPPA Consumer Outreach Director Hannah Spurr, making our mouths water with a conversation about what's cooking at the new Pork Tent on the East end of Grand Avenue.
We continue on this Wednesday at the 2023 Iowa State Fair live from the WHO Radio Crystal Studio! We start the hour outside the Crystal Studio with an FFA Tractor Restoration competitor showing off his 1985 Allis-Chalmers 8070. Two of our FFA State Officers join us inside the Studio to inform us about Iowa FFA Today and the FFA Grandstand Usher program. Two of the North Polk FFA members helping with the Avenue of Breeds tell us about their favorite animals there for viewing at the Southwest corner of the Fairgrounds. Bob catches up with former Iowa State Fair Queen Hailey Swan, now working with 4-H Reporters, as well as two of the reporters for 4-H: Samantha Wilbur and Emma Deppe. A representative from the Turkey Federation tells us about the new building they have just East of the Varied Industries Building. We wrap up with Marrissa from Wolfe Eye Clinic who is at Farm Bureau Park today doing hearing and glaucoma tests.
It's Day 7 of the Iowa State Fair! Bob Quinn broadcasts this hour live from the Elwell Park Tractor Pull grounds with Titan Tire! He begins with Dave Nelson with the Outlaw YOUNG GUNS who tells us about yesterday's YOUNG GUNS event at the Fair, previews today's pulls, and talks about the points system and crowning a champion later this year. One of the hog showers at the Iowa State Fair, Barrett Clark, talks with Bob about the hogs he's showing and what he is competing in later this week. Chuck Inman from the Central Iowa Tractor Club tells us about the 55 tractors on display on the Grand Concourse today. We talk with the folks from Capitol City Kubota about the vehicle they're letting us drive around the Fairgrounds all week as well as some of their other products on display at the Fair.
We are continuing the fun from the WHO Radio Crystal Studio at the west end of Grand Ave at the Iowa State Fair! Iowa State 4-H Council Member Sydney Schilling from Worth County tells us what events are taking place at the 4-H Building today including Clover Kids Day and tells us how the renovations a couple of years ago have improved the experience for 4-H Communications competitions. FFA State Officers Will Vlasek and Josie Kelly fill us in on the turnouts for recent FFA competitions at the Fair and about the prep work that it takes to make it all happen. They also remind us about the milk vending machine run by FFA in the Ag Building. Iowa Cattlemen's Association Director of Member Services in Northwest Iowa Tanner Lawton shares the good news with the grand total of money raised at the Governor's Charity Steer Show on Saturday, more than $500,000 for Ronald McDonald Houses of Iowa! Bondurant-Farrar FFA Instructor Caitlin Remington and student Izzy Juhl talk with us about the operations of their garden at the northeast corner of the grounds. Today's show wraps up with Farm Rescue's Terry Johnston with us on behalf of the Iowa Farm Bureau talking about their non-profit organization helping out farmers and ranchers who after suffering illness, injuries, and natural disasters.
It's Day 6 of the Iowa State Fair and the first day of Truck and Tractor Pulls sponsored by Titan Tire. Bob is at the Elwell Family Park throughout the hour talking with some of today's participants and Scott Sloan from Titan Tire! We also talk with some of our Titan Tire interns working with us during the Fair about the Kiddie Tractor pulls earlier this morning and the other fair events they participate in.
We continue celebrating on the fifth day of the 2023 Iowa State Fair! We start this hour outside the WHO Crystal Studio with one of the class winners of the FFA tractor restoration contest who revs up is Farmall for us. Two of the North Polk FFA members tell us about their favorite animals at the Avenue of Breeds. Hope Brecht from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers tells us what she has enjoyed seeing from the Avenue of Breeds as she gets photos of the pick of the day that we feature during the morning farm reports. A representative from the Black Hawk County Cattlemen brings us some burgers from Cattlemen's Beef Quarters where they helped serve today. We also talk with one of our Congressmen on the Ag Committee, Zach Nunn from District 3 in Iowa, about the beef industry and the potential for a Farm Bill being passed. Kerry Smith from Unity Point Health Des Moines finishes up today's show with us telling us what they're doing with the Iowa Farm Bureau today teaching Fairgoers about the importance of hands-only CPR, particularly to those rural communities.
We begin Day 5 chatting with Don Van Houweling from Van Wall Equipment about the products they have on display right here on the grounds behind the Varied Industries Building and the deals they're offering. The CIBA Honey Queen and the Iowa Honey Princess stop by with information about the honey industry in Iowa and their display on the upper level of the Ag Building. Kevin Stiles from the Iowa Egg Council tells us how many hard-boiled eggs they plan on distributing at the Ag Building through the 11 days of the Fair and previews some of the new foods on the grounds featuring eggs! Duane Sprouse with the Iowa Sheep Industry Association is with us celebrating the 50th anniversary of lamb burgers being served at the Iowa State Fair as well as some of the newer items like the lamb gyro. Hope Brecht from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers tells us that the voting is now open for their photo contest and about what they have going on at the Fairgrounds. Two of our FFA State Officers tell us about their events today and the Animal Learning Center run by Southeast Polk FFA students. To end the hour, Tim Meyer and Nate Larson join us talking about the things they are sponsoring throughout the week with FFA
It's the first Friday of the Iowa State Fair and we're broadcasting from the West end of Grand Avenue at the WHO Crystal Studio! We start this hour with the 2022-23 Dairy Princess Naomi Scott and a celebration of the ice cream at the dairy barn. Summit Agricultural Group Chairman Bruce Rastetter tells us the latest on the carbon pipeline and securing voluntary easements. Near the middle of the hour, we hear a sample of the music from some of the fiddle competitors at Pioneer Hall. We talked to some folks involved in the cattle industry including the owner of the farm that raised the Super Bull and some participating in tomorrow's Governor's Charity Steer Show. To end the show, we talk with Amanda about the Take Root program from the Iowa Farm Bureau.
Off we go with Day 2 of the Iowa State Fair from the WHO Crystal Studio! We kick off today's show with Chuckie Cox from Chuckie's Tenderloins talking about his days selling at Cubs Spring Training and his spot near the Jacobson building during the Fair. We get a visit from an animal friend with a Netherland Dwarf rabbit from a pair of North Polk FFA students at the Avenue of Breeds. FFA State Officers Colin and Lauren have an update on the events happening at the Fair that they are involved in including their display in the Ag Building and the State Fair Queen coronation. Iowa Corn Growers President Denny Friest tells us about showing steers as a kid and the one he will show at tomorrow's Governor's Charity Steer Show. Denny also tells us what to expect from Iowa Corn Day at the Fair coming up next week. Iowa Soybean Association Chief Officer of Strategy and Brand Management Aaron Putze talks about the state of the soybean industry in Iowa and also the significance of the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers in the state. We close the hour with the 2023 Iowa Pork Queen Elle Ploeger tells us about the results from the pig showing competitions she has taken part in and what she is doing at the Pork Tent this week.
We continue from Day 1 on the 2023 Iowa State Fair! Bob Quinn is at Farm Bureau park today to begin the celebrations. He is joined throughout the hour by Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson talking about how agriculture has progressed in Iowa over the years, the festivities taking place during the Fair at Farm Bureau Park, and what the Iowa Farm Bureau is up to outside the Fair. Also today, David Geiger is at the west end of Grand Ave at the Crystal Studio! He talks with 4-H State Council Member Pacey Bogue about the events at the 4-H building today, getting the final touches in order for the exhibits there, and the other 4-H competitions that are underway. Pacey also talks about his path in 4-H and the Clover Kids program!
The great Iowa State Fair has begun! Bob Quinn is live today from Farm Bureau Park along the Grand Concourse chatting with representatives from Iowa Farm Bureau and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig about the games, activities, and the member gift available thorough out the Fair and talk about the first few hours of the 2023 Fair. David Geiger is back in the Crystal Studio on the West Concourse visiting with FFA State Leaders Holly Schmitt and Annabelle Newton about the events they are part of today and some of the competitions their members have competed in so far.
Bob Quinn continues the broadcast from the Cattlemen's Beef Quarters at the Iowa State Fairgrounds chatting with kids who are already hard at work showing livestock today. David Geiger has a special report for us this afternoon with EPA Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pesticide Programs Jake Li looking at ensuring compliance for herbicides. We wrap up with Don Roose from US Commodities looking at the ag futures marketplace and where he sees them going in the next couple of weeks.
Bob Quinn is at the Cattlemen's Beef Quarters today and starts the show with the man in charge of the Cattlemen's Beef Quarters for the first time this year: Wayne Baumhover. They preview Breakfast with Bob taking place each weekday of the Fair and talk about some of the items on this year's menu, including the famous Hot Beef Sundae. He also talks with some of the kids showing livestock starting already today and preparing the avenue of breeds. US Commodities' Don Roose is our market analyst today with a WASDE Report looming on Friday from the USDA. We are also celebrating a Wyffels Wednesday today with their Western Business Manager Adam Ploog talking about what they will be up to at the State Fair and the field conditions he is seeing across the Midwest.
David Geiger continues to tell us what is going on at Beck's Hybrids Iowa Field Show. Randy Timm and Brian Veech talk about the riding tours and some of the company's new research. Tim Fogarty and Nathan Johnson give us some more highlights of their favorite tours out at the field day. David wraps it up with Scott Beck, President of Beck's Hybrids. Al Kluis with Kluis Commodities provides his prediction on what we will see in the upcoming WASDE Report.
David Geiger reports live from Beck's Hybrids Iowa Field Show. He is joined by Jon Skinner, Beck's Agronomist, to talk rain, pests, plus what's going on at the field day. Sonny and Glenda Beck share a little bit of the history of field shows for the company. Al Kluis from Kluis Commodities discusses the upcoming WASDE Report, the potential for a pre-harvest low, and why we are trading lower in cattle and hogs. Rachel Hyde, Field Sales Marketing Coordinator at Beck's Hybrids, tells us about some of the benefits of the field day plus a new marketing campaign.
Matt Jungman, Events Director for the Farm Progress Show, talks about what to look forward to at the show and how you can get your tickets. Brenna Bird, Iowa Attorney General, talks about taking on the EPA by filing a lawsuit against the EPA to allow Iowa to have E-15 fuel all year round. Jamey Kohake wraps up the show today with a look at the markets.
Jeff Angelo and Simon Conway join Bob Quinn and David Geiger in the studio to talk a little smack about who will win the Governor's Charity Steer Show. Clarabell Probasco, Field Agronomist in South Central Iowa from Iowa State University and Extension, talks about weekend rainfall, Japanese beetles, and possible drought relief. Jamey Kohake, Paragon Investments, tells us how weather and upcoming news and reports can impact the markets. Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group tells us about a rare narrow front 4020 tractor they have for auction.
Rebecca Vittetoe, East Central Iowa Field Agronomist with Iowa State University Extension, talks moisture, disease, and corn rootworm in her area. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst calls in to discuss limiting foreign ownership of foreign farmland and proposition 12 and the EATS Act. Brian Hoops with Midwest Market Solutions tells us what he thinks about how the markets will round out today's trade.
Bob Quinn and David Geiger are coming to you from the studio. Bob gives us little preview of what's coming up at the Iowa State Fair. David Geiger has a report with Alexander Grabois, the manager of global strategies and trade for the U.S. Grains Council, about US cornstarch and why it is valuable. Brian Hoops, Midwest Market Solutions, tells us why the markets are moving slightly higher today. Nathan Fischer gives us a weather report especially with these high temperatures and high humidity.
We are continuing today from the 176th presentation of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Bolin family at New Day Dairy in Clarksville, IA; the first-ever recipients in Butler County! Bob talks more with Dan Bolin about their operation, the breeds they raise, and the bed and breakfast they operate overlooking the milking barn. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig tells us about the presentation alongside the Coalition to Support Iowa's farmers. On the heels of a new report from NASS showing an increase in honeybee colonies, Iowa Honeybee Producers Association President Jason Foley joins us with what trends he has noticed with novices getting into the industry post-COVID and gives some tips on how to get started. Angie Setzer from Consus ROI dives into the markets with us at the end of the show and tells us about the re-linking of corn and wheat as they both move lower today and why soybeans have been doing the opposite the past couple of days.
Today's Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award recipient is the second one this week to be the first to represent their county! Bob Quinn is in Clarksville, IA in Butler County with the Bolin Family of New Day Dairy. He talks with Dan and Lynn Bolin about their dairy operation and the GuestBarn that they run, providing a lodging experience for agritourists overlooking their cows. Brian Waddingham from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers, the presenting sponsor of the award, joins talking about how the Coalition helped the Bolins in putting up their barn and how they can help livestock producers around the state. Iowa's Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is in the house for the presentation of the award and talks with Bob about the importance of the dairy industry for the state of Iowa and dairy in people's diets. CSIF Communications Intern Maddilyn Klemme tells us about their photo contest, with submissions due on their website by Sunday, August 13. And at the end of the hour, Cody Havens from CSIF tells us more about their involvement in helping the Bolin's choose the site for their barn.
Monte Shaw, Executive Director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, talks about the Flex Fuel Fairness Act and flex fuel vehicles. Bob Hartzler, retired ISU Extension Weed Scientist, discusses noxious weeds in Iowa, legislation surrounding those noxious weeds, and more. Don Roose with US Commodities closes out the show today by giving us some targets for our future contacts.
Aaron Saeugling, field agronomist in southwest Iowa for Iowa State University Extension, talks about the much-needed overnight rainfall as well as for root worm activity. Don Roose from US Commodities provides insight on what is pushing soybean prices lower and how Russia and Ukraine are affecting corn and wheat. Chloe Hamaker has a report with USDA State Climatologist Justin Glisan about recent weather patterns.
We continue our broadcast from the presentation of the 175th Wergin Good Farm Nighbor Award along with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers! Bob Quinn is in Crawford County with our first ever winner from the county, Doug Erlbacher, the neighbor who nominated him, and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. Also this hour, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joins David in-studio discussing a USDA partnership with 31 states' attorneys general to improve competition in the ag sector. We wrap up today with John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing with an update on what is causing corn and wheat to go lower today but soybeans are rallying a bit toward the close.
It's a Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award day with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers! Bob Quinn is celebrating our 175th recipient, cattle producer Doug Erlbacher who is also our first ever recipient from Crawford County! He chats with Doug throughout the hour about his operation and some of the conservation efforts in practice on his land. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig joins the festivities as well and discusses the Erlbacher operation, yesterday's emergency haying and grazing announcement, and drought across the state. Brian Waddingham from CSIF tells us about his excitement to be awarding a Crawford County producer for the first time, talks about how you can nominate a farmer, and how producers in need of their free and confidential services can get in touch with them. CSIF's Cody Havens talks about last week's heat wave and the toll it takes on livestock and gives some insight on his recent farm tours. Alex Frasier from Frasier nursery talks about the Burr Oak tree that they gift each GFN Award recipient and how major heat affects trees. John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing is our market analyst today, informing us how demand has been affecting grains in the past couple of days and why corn and wheat have been following each other.
Aaron Yoder with the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health talks about heat stress for farmers, ways to combat it, and some tips in case you find yourself feeling some of the symptoms. Curt Goettsch, Conservation Chief for the USDA, tells us about the USDA authorizing emergency haying or grazing of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres for 46 Iowa counties. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments provides his insight on what is causing the volatility and pushing the markets significantly lower today.
Doug Pooch, Wyffels Hybrids, talks about corn rootworm beetles found on the DMACC Corn Plot as well as the drones they are using to apply fungicide on their work sites. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments discusses what is causing lower prices across the board in the agriculture sector of the market. Nate Larson, Steffes Group, talks about farmland and equipment auctions and how you can get on their calendar.
Stephen Nicholson, the Global Sector Strategist for Grains & Oilseeds at Rabobank shares some information on worldwide grain trade, how the Russia-Ukraine War is going to impact the grain markets, how the heat is impacting the U.S. crop, and more. Paul Schadegg, Senior Vice President of Real Estate Operations at Farmers National Company, talks about general trends as well as trends within the state of Iowa in farmland sales and auctions. Al Kluis with Kluis Commodities talks about the pressure on the corn and soybeans and what is pushing the markets lower
Tim Nuehring from the Rockwell Lions Club talks about the upcoming North Iowa Nationals Championship Truck and Tractor Pull to take place on August 3-5 in Mason City. Al Kluis from Kluis Commodities tells us about recent market trends. James R. Carey, Professor of Entomology at the University of California, Davis, discusses the Tau Fruit fly and what kind of damage they can do to crops in California, and around the country.
Bob Quinn is joined by IPPA President Trish Cook talking about county fairs, the EATS Act, California's Proposition 12. He also gets a final update from IPPA Consumer Outreach Director Hannah Spur on the prep at the Pork Tent for the Iowa State Fair two weeks away! David is joined by Eric Broadbent, Vice President of Sales, Parts and Service North America at Kinze Manufacturing, with a look at the new additions and updates to the product line unveiled this week and talks about how their products can be maintained and operated on by mechanically-inclined farmers. Alan Brugler from Brugler marketing closes up today's show with an update on markets and the factors causing corn and soybeans to continue falling today.
Bob Quinn comes to you from the Iowa Pork Producers Association office to talk about all things Iowa pork right now. Trish Cook, President of the Iowa Pork Producers Association, talks about caring for pigs in this heat, Proposition 12, and more. Eric Broadbent, Vice President of Sales at Kinze Manufacturing, introduces us to some of their newest technology. Alan Brugler from Brugler Marketing tells us what he is currently seeing and what he would like to see in these corn and soybean markets.
Bob Quinn reports live from the Iowa Pork Offices to talk all things pork and the Iowa State Fair. Hannah Spurr, Iowa Pork Producers Association, discusses the brand-new Iowa Pork Tent at the State Fair, and the delicious fair food they will be serving. Eldon McAfee from Brick Gentry Law Firm talks about Proposition 12 and how an Oregon Winery court case could set a precedent in how rules in one state can impact producers in other states. Alan Brugler, Brugler Marketing and Management LLC tells us about the current volatility in the corn and soybean market. Pat McGonegle from Iowa Pork continues talking about the Pork Tent at the Iowa State Fair and Proposition 12.
David Geiger has a report from TechHub as he talked to Curt Hadley from FieldWatch about their field mapping tools and how they can be used. David also has a good conversation about Ukraine's grain exports and the impact that Russia is having on them. Brian Hoops with Midwest Market Solutions talks market analysis in grain and livestock.
Mike Telford, Executive Director of the Iowa Farm Animal Care (IFAC) Coalition, provided tips for caring for livestock in the heatwave this week. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions discusses what is pushing corn and wheat lower today. Allie Ellis Associate Director of Alumni and Supporters at National FFA Organization joins him to talk about the New Century Farmer Conference.
Spencer Chase from Agri-Pulse talks about the proposed amendments to fiscal 2024 agricultural spending and what is impacting its progress in Washington. Angie Reick Hinz, field agronomist in north central Iowa for Iowa State University, discusses heat stress in corn and insect pressure across both corn and soybeans. Dan Hueber, President of The Hueber Report, tells us what is causing the slowdown in the markets.
Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, and Grant Menke, Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, talk about Iowa agriculture, the Iowa State Fair, and more. Dan Hueber, President of The Hueber Report, a new analyst for the show, tells us about the shifting and balancing markets in light of recent events. Chloe Hamaker has a report with Scott Brown from the University of Missouri to provide some insight on the July Cattle on Feed Report.
With 100-plus degree days coming for many parts of Iowa, ISU Extension Beef Program Specialist Denise Schwab joins us to begin the hour with some reminders for keeping cattle safe in the heat. Doug Hensley from Hertz Farm Management is along with an update on land values he is observing in Iowa and across the Midwest and talks about the best times to buy and sell land. We close the show with Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake taking a look a the news this morning out of the Black Sea region and how it's pushing grain prices sharply higher today, including wheat limit-up.
We kick off today's show with a listen in on a conversation the David Geiger had last Friday with Governor Kim Reynolds at The Capitol on the Governor's Sweet Corn Day. They discussed the upcoming Iowa State Fair and a recent trade mission she was on to Kosovo. Iowa Soybean Association District 2 Director April Hemmes tells us about the United Soybean Board annual meeting that she attended last week looking at upcoming projects involving the state of Iowa and new uses they are researching. Jamie Kohake from Paragon Investments tells us about today's sharply higher grain markets and says it's mostly attributed to news out of Ukraine versus the upcoming weather. David and Nathan also discuss that upcoming heat in the Midwest and what the competition in South America is looking at. We wrap up the hour with Tim Meyer and an update on their sale calendar and the condition of the crops in Southeastern Iowa and West-Central Illinois.
Bob Quinn and David Geiger continue celebrating the Governor's Sweet Corn Day with Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and the folks from over at Titan Tire. Wyffels Agronomist Eric Wilson talks to Bob Quinn about what he is seeing as far as tar spot in concerned. David Geiger talks to Don Roose about recent market trends and how weather and international trade is affecting US markets.
Bob Quinn and David Geiger are coming to you from the Iowa State Capitol Building celebrating the Governor's Sweet Corn Day. Joining them is Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. Naig and Reynolds talk about the exceptional ag industry in the state as well as some upcoming events. Don Roose from US Commodities talks about what is pushing the markets lower today. Scott Sloane from Titan Tire also talks about their involvement in the agriculture community and their business.
The Governor's Sweet Corn Day is taking place today at the State Capitol. Bob is live from the event joined at the start of the show by the host of the event: Governor Kim Reynolds! They talk about all things sweet corn and Governor Reynolds says there is even some growing at Terrace Hill. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig jumps in with them talking more sweet corn and looking ahead to the State Fair and the Governor's Charity Steer Show. We also talk throughout the hour about agriculture production and manufacturing in Iowa as well as the effects of California's Proposition 12. Scott Sloan from the sponsor of today's event, Titan Tire, wraps up the hour with a preview of what they are working on at their plant in Des Moines and how they have worked with Iowa State and Ohio State universities to research ag tire needs.
The Governor's Sweet Corn Day is taking place today at the State Capitol. Bob is live from the event joined at the start of the show by the host of the event: Governor Kim Reynolds! They talk about all things sweet corn and Governor Reynolds says there is even some growing at Terrace Hill. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig jumps in with them talking more sweet corn and looking ahead to the State Fair and the Governor's Charity Steer Show. We also talk throughout the hour about agriculture production and manufacturing in Iowa as well as the effects of California's Proposition 12. Scott Sloan from the sponsor of today's event, Titan Tire, wraps up the hour with a preview of what they are working on at their plant in Des Moines and how they have worked with Iowa State and Ohio State universities to research ag tire needs.
President of Chevron Renewable Fuel Group Kevin Lucke tells us about their upcoming event sponsoring the first Sunday of the Iowa State Fair and informing Iowans about renewable fuels and gives us some insight on renewable fuels' future. Peoples Company has a big auction coming up in Marshall County next Thursday and Chase Dusenberg has the details on the in-person sale along with an overall look at the land market trends in the past few months. Grain markets dropped a bit more during today's Big Show. Don Roose from U.S. Commodities tells us what's causing it and where his targets are for corn and beans.
The Iowa State Fair is just three weeks away and Blue Ribbon Foundation Director Peter Cownie joins us to discuss how their Corndog Kickoff fundraiser went and updates us on the Back the Barns project announced at the end of last year's fair. Don Roose from U.S. Commodities in West Des Moines is today's market analyst and informs us how the coming weather forecast and international headlines from the Black Sea region are moving the markets today. At the end of the hour, our NAFB Intern Chloe Hamaker is at her home county fair - the Decatur County Fair in Leon - and catches up with some of its participants
Sean McMahon from Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance talks about their mission, how they are helping farmers, and different strategies and projects they are already implementing and working on. Mike Naig, Iowa USDA Secretary of Agriculture, talks about clean water practices all over the state and how to get different practices to work in individual operations. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments provides a breakdown of the wheat market after Russia's new announcements, numbers in corn and soybeans, and more.
David Geiger reports live from the Linn Co-op in Newhall, IA talking about all things clean water. Matt Becker with Linn Co-op talks about what he has seen with conservation from a retailer perspective. Mary Beth Stevenson with the city of Cedar Rapids shares some info about the watershed and how they are working with farmers to reduce nitrate pollution in the water. Evan Brehm Conservation Agronomist with the Iowa Soybean Association discusses the Middle Cedar Watershed in Eastern Iowa. Sammy Peterson with Bloomsberry Farms talks about both sides of her farm the agritourism and the row crop and conservation side.
Jim McDermott, Dekalb Asgrow Technical Agronomist in Northwest IA, talks about rainfall, tar spot, and more in his area of the state. David Geiger provides a report on frozen and canned sweet corn production, and he is joined by Marty Williams with the Agricultural Research Services. Al Kluis with Kluis Commodities talks about the rallies in grain and soybean markets.
Allison Robertson, Plant Pathologist at Iowa State University, joins us to talk about tar spot in light of a recent pest alert for tar spot in Eastern Iowa. Bill Troshynski, Regional Manager at Big Iron, talks about what Big Iron does as a used Farm Equipment, Construction Equipment & Truck auction company. Al Kluis from Kluis Commodities talks about how the markets are reacting to the weather and the expired Black Sea Grain Deal. Rebecca Vittetoe, extension field agronomist in east central Iowa, tells us about what she is seeing out in the field and what she recommends for tar spot.
Darin Newsom, Barchart Senior Market Analyst, talks to Bob Quinn and provides a breakdown of Russia and the global corn and wheat trade. David Geiger reports on foreign ownership farmland and how the proposed bills can impact that with Ashley Hinson, Iowa Representative. Jamey Kohake with Paragon Investments predicts market trends and talks about foreign crops and how they are impacting trade
Bob Quinn talks to Bridget Johnson, a local county fair exhibitor, about what is going on at the Polk County Fair and how you can get involved. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments talks about the movement in the grain and soybean markets and how weather and foreign trade are impacting those changes. Tim Meyer with the Steffes Group comes to us from the Henry County Fair and talks about their land and equipment sales.
Bob Quinn continues celebrating the 174th Good Farm Neighbor Award in Early, IA. He is with the Berg Family, Gretta Irwin, and Grant Menke, and they are talking about the Iowa turkey industry. Doug Wagner reports on the Brisket Bash from Tipton, IA. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments provides the market analysis
Bob Quinn reports live from the Berg Farm for the 174th Good Farm Neighbor Award and talks to award winners and turkey producers Kelli and Josh Berg. Gretta Irwin from the Iowa Turkey Foundation talks about Iowa's turkey industry. Grant Menke, the Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, talks about the Good Farm Neighbor Award. Kody Havens, a field specialist from Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers, tells us about what the coalition does and how they help producers navigate rules and regulations regarding livestock buildings.
Spencer Chase from Agri-Pulse discusses legislation in Washington D.C. including the Farm Bill and looking for an extension. Grant Kimberley, Iowa Soybean Association director of market development, talks about South American Soybean Crops and how it is affecting the markets and world exports. Brian Hoops with Midwest Market Solutions tells us about market volatility and what he predicts.
Meagan Anderson, field agronomist in central Iowa and an extension field specialist at Iowa State University, discusses tar spot in corn, fungicide applications, and pollination. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions is today's market analyst, and he talks about the impact the WASDE report is having on trade today. Lee Koenigsfeld, Field Agronomist at Beck's Hybrids, reports on the corn and soybean crop in Northeast Iowa, diseases and pests they are facing, and other important conditions.
Bob Quinn and David Geiger are your hosts and were joined by Paul Schadegg, Senior VP at Farmers National to talk about farm land valuations. Joe Schuele of the US Meat Export Assoc. talks about meat export trends, Garrett Toay of AgTraderTalk.com gives market analysis.
Bob Quinn and David Geiger dive into the top stories in farming, are joined by ISU Extension Agronomist Angie Reick Hinz for field reports for NC Iowa, Garrett Toay from AgTraderTalk.com has market analysis and preview of upcoming USDA crop report, David talks with Sen. Chuck Grassley
Wrapping up at the GFNA at Preston Farms in Swea City, IA talking with family members and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig. David Geiger provides a report on glyphosate, possible restrictions in Europe, and what that could mean for Iowa farmers. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments provides a market analysis.
We present a Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to Paul and Jane Preston at Preston Farms in Swea City, IA. They discuss their operation and their community outreach. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig talks about the importance of farms like this and value-added agriculture. Tim Meyer with the Steffes Group tells us about their upcoming land and equipment sales and auctions.
We continue along today as we present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to Mark Schleisman and M&M Farms in Lake City, IA alongside the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig starts off this hour with us with his thoughts on the significance of M&M Farms getting multiple generations involved on the farm and the adoption of cover crops on their land to help with conservation. Later in the hour, David Geiger chats with Iowa Farm Bureau Economics and Research Manager Christopher Pudenz about trade issues with Mexico and how they relate to USMCA. To end the week, John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing dives into the forces bringing down grain markets today.
We are wrapping up the week with a Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award presentation in Lake City, IA with our presenting partner: the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers! Bob is joined at the show with award winner Mark Schleisman of M&M Farms talking about how his dad and uncles started their farm and how his family continues to run the operation. They also discuss the wetland that has been added on their farm and the cover crops they plant to help with their conservation efforts. Cory Van Gilst from the Iowa Pork Producers is along as well as we celebrate and talks about the new Pork Tent set to make its Iowa State Fair debut in less than 5 weeks! We're also celebrating a bit of rain around the state, including Lake City, and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig talks about how welcome the precipitation is. He also comments on the conservation efforts of M&M Farms and the economic benefits of using their wetland for irrigation.
Dennis Todey, Director of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames, talks about the cooler temperatures, precipitation, the El Nino pattern, and drought. Tyler Harp, Technical Product Lead with Syngenta, provides more information on fungicide application and what the new chemistry can do for crops. Angie Setzer, Founder and President of Consus, discusses basis bids, December new crop corn, and November new crop soybeans.
Jason Menke with the Pork Checkoff discusses disease prevention methods and strategies in light of a new strain of African Swine Fever. Angie Setzer, Founder and President of Consus, talks grain markets and the impact of foreign crops and the USDA Acreage Report. Kevin Stiles, Executive Director of the Iowa Egg Council, tells us about egg numbers & prices, Avian Influenza, and more.
Lee Blank, CEO of Summit Carbon Solutions, discusses the carbon pipeline and their proposed project. Theresa Greenfield. USDA Rural Development director for Iowa, talks about rural broadband and high-speed internet. access, and how her department is currently investing in it. Brian Hoops with Midwest Market Solutions talks about spikes in the wheat market and makes predictions in the corn and soybean markets.
Clarabell Probasco, Southeast Iowa Field Agronomist for Iowa State University Extension, talks rainfall, disease, insect populations, and plant growth for corn, soybeans, and hay. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions discusses how the predicted corn supply is and will continue to affect the markets. Chloe Hamaker provides a report on the recent Crop Progress Report.
Al Kluis from Kluis Commodity Advisors talks about the market number in the US and globally. Chloe Hamaker provides a report from Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness on monitoring soil health. Jamey Kohake with Paragon Investments predicts the grain and livestock market trends in the weeks following the 4th of July Holiday.
Gentry Sorenson, field agronomist in Northwest Iowa for Iowa State University Extension, talks about rainfall, insects, and diseases that he's looking out for in the area. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments joins us to discuss the recent market volatility after Friday's Acreage Report. He also briefly talks about lean hog markets. Tim Meyer with the Steffes Group tells us about their upcoming land and equipment sales and auctions.
Arthur Erickson from Hylio talks about new drone technology and what that looks like for crops in the field. The Northeast Iowa agronomist for Beck's hybrid seed, talks rain, tar spot, and more for eastern Iowa agronomy. Don Roose with US Commodities talks about the Acreage report on not only corn and soybeans but also feeder cattle.
Nicole Stecklein, Agronomist from DEKALB Asgrow in Northeast Iowa, talks about the recent rainfall for the past couple of days, the overnight heat, tar spot, and the stages of growth for corn and soybeans. Don Roose from US Commodities tells us how the USDA's acreage report impacted today's grain markets. Doug Hensley at Hertz Real Estate Services discusses the farmland market, how crops look across the Midwest, and the current haze.
We're talking wetlands on The Big Show today from the Frederick Martins' farm in Madison County, Iowa! Frederick joins us to kick off the show to talk about the process of putting in a wetland on his property back in 2011. Iowa State University's Matt Helmers tells us how fast, hard rainfalls like today's show off the impact of wetlands and talks about how they are different from bio reactors and edge of field practices. One of the speakers at today's field day, IDALS' Susan Kozak, tells us about the programs in place to help achieve their goal of 30 new wetlands in Iowa per year. Shane Wolf from IDALS also tells us about the funding that will allow them to get to that goal from the previous capacity of 3 to 5 sites per year. We also have today's Three Big Things and we celebrate some rainfall in Southern Iowa!
Spencer Chase from Agri-Pulse in Washington D.C. joins us to discuss the EPA's WOTUS rule in light of the EPA v.s. Sackett Supreme Court Case and the Farm Bill. Nick Welker from Welker Farms in Montana tells us about smoke, haze, and rain in his area. Brian Hoops with Midwest Market Solutions talks about what is pushing the soybean and grain markets lower and what he predicts for the future.
Roger Cryan, the Chief Economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, joins us to discuss the costs of the 4th of July BBQs and summer cookouts. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions discusses the consistently lower numbers in the corn and soybean markets. Bob Quinn, Nathan Fischer, and Chloe Hamaker tell us about recent rainfall in Iowa.
Justin Glisan, the Iowa State Climatologist, joins us to discuss the precipitation outlook due to changes in the weather pattern. Leah TenNapel, Extension Field Agronomist for Northwest Iowa, tells us about rain, tar spot, insect pressure, weed activity, and more. Don Roose with US Commodities talks about the weather and the safrinha corn crop and how it impacts today's markets.
Joe Kerns, the founder of Partners for Production Agriculture, talks about risk management, hog prices, Proposition 12, and changes we will see in the hog market, including recordkeeping. Don Roose from US Commodities provides market analysis and how the extended weather forecast plays into grain trends. Bob Quinn provides a summary of the Iowa USDA Crop Progress Report.
Matt Montgomery, a Field Agronomist with Pioneer serving growers in west-central Illinois, talks about yellowing soybeans and how soybean cyst nematodes might be to blame. David Geiger reports on new biofuel-related infrastructure money. Dr. Dan Loy from Iowa discusses the cattle on feed numbers and how current drought conditions could affect it. Jamie Kohake with Paragon Investments talks about grain markets and how the weather impacts them.
Meaghan Anderson, a field agronomist in central Iowa and an extension field specialist at Iowa State, discusses the lack of rainfall in central Iowa and across the state, how critical it is becoming for our crops, and looking out for tar spots. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments talks about current market trends and rallies in the grain markets. Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group tells us about land and equipment sales and some of the current trends in that market.
We are smack dab in the middle of Tama County today for day 2 of the WHO Radio Tractor Ride at Van Wall in Toledo, IA! Randy Runge from Van Wall joins us to start as they get ready for the riders to arrive at Van Wall for lunch. Our Sag Wagon driver Miles Boatman from BigIron Auctions is on with us to talk about what he's seeing on the market across the country. Titan Tire's Scott Sloan tells us about the Tractor Ride Tire and the sets that they are giving away to a veteran and to an FFA student. Darwin Schossow, owner of one of the more unique tractors on the ride this year, tells us about his 1938 F20 with a mixture of parts to make it all come together. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments is today's market analyst and fills us in on the "wild and crazy" trade day we are seeing coming out of the Juneteenth holiday weekend. Scott Brown, General Manager of Tractor Ride sponsor Greg Young Chevrolet Marshalltown, tells us about the trucks on their lot and their motivation behind their involvement with this year's event. Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group wraps up the hour with a peek at this week's schedule and says now is the time to set up August sales.
The EPA announced the future renewable fuel standards concerning ethanol and biodiesel and what that means for Iowa corn and soybean farmers. Monte Shaw, Executive Director at the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, talks about what those numbers look like and how they will impact producers. Dan Keitzer from the Iowa Corn Growers Association tells us more about EPA's new standards and what that could mean for Iowa corn and ethanol. Al Kluis from Kluis Commodity Advisors discusses how the weather forecast plays into today's corn and soybean markets.
Hope Brecht from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers joins us in the studio to discuss the next Good Farm Neighbor Award, other upcoming events, and how to find more information about them. Al Kluis, Managing Director at Kluis Commodity Advisors, provides today's market analysis and explains how the EPA's announcement and changing weather forecast impact the grain market. He also discusses how the drought and hay crops affect the cattle markets. Eldon McAfee, an Agricultural Attorney at Brick Gentry Law, reports on the recent Proposition 12 update and how the grocery industry in California has pushed back and delayed enactment until January 1, 2024.
Doc Holl tells David Geiger all about the slight detour their group took on today's tractor ride. Terry Leonard talks to Bob about his tractor and time on the WHO Tractor Ride. A couple more Tractor Riders tell Bob all about their tractors and their history. Brian Hoops with Midwest Market Solutions discusses his predictions on grain production and grain markets.
Bob Quinn and David Geiger, live from Marshalltown, wrapped up the WHO Tractor Ride and talked to some Tractor Riders, including the folks from Titan Tire. Denny Mackey at Graham Tire tells us some of the most surprising things he's found while repairing tractor tires. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions talks about the weather-related trends in the grain markets. Gary Hoeffling from Robert's Carburetor Repair discusses the videos he has/will soon have available digitally.
We are smack dab in the middle of Tama County today for day 2 of the WHO Radio Tractor Ride at Van Wall in Toledo, IA! Randy Runge from Van Wall joins us to start as they get ready for the riders to arrive at Van Wall for lunch. Our Sag Wagon driver Miles Boatman from BigIron Auctions is on with us to talk about what he's seeing on the market across the country. Titan Tire's Scott Sloan tells us about the Tractor Ride Tire and the sets that they are giving away to a veteran and to an FFA student. Darwin Schossow, owner of one of the more unique tractors on the ride this year, tells us about his 1938 F20 with a mixture of parts to make it all come together. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments is today's market analyst and fills us in on the "wild and crazy" trade day we are seeing coming out of the Juneteenth holiday weekend. Scott Brown, General Manager of Tractor Ride sponsor Greg Young Chevrolet Marshalltown, tells us about the trucks on their lot and their motivation behind their involvement with this year's event. Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group wraps up the hour with a peek at this week's schedule and says now is the time to set up August sales.
We have kicked off the 26th WHO Radio Tractor Ride headquartered out of Marshalltown! Bob and David join us from today's lunch stop at Goos Implement in Gladbrook, IA joined by some of our riders, sponsors, and FFA members helping serve lunch. To start the show, Gladbrook Reinbeck FFA President Delaney Petersen and Secretary Hudson Clark talk about their involvement in FFA, the makeup of their chapter including their non-farm kids, and how they're helping serve lunch to today's riders. The Dennis Gienger from Tama County Pork Producers gives us some insight on today's meal being served: tenderized pork loins. As he pulls into the lunch stop, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig joins us to talk about the ride so far today and brags a bit about the machinery from Van Wall Equipment he rode in on. One of our youngest riders this year, Pella FFA student Calleigh Vander Wilt, won yesterday's drawing for a set of Goodyear Farm Tractor Tires and tells us about the restoration project she plans to use them on. Ben Goos from Goos Implement tells us about the history of their shop since opening in 1959 and the equipment they have to offer. David Geiger is joined to end the first hour by a representative from the Mid Iowa Antique Power Show information on how to enter the raffle at this year show Ride to win a 1948 Massey-Harris 22. We kick off hour two of The Big Show with 17-time Tractor Rider from Riverside, CA "Hippie Dave" talking about his tractor off choice this year: a 1958 Farmall 450 High Crop. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig elaborates on the importance of passing down the family heritage and love of tractors from generation to generation and the wonders of parading tractors across the countryside. David Geiger was able to chat his morning with West Marshall FFA Co-Vice President Lily Fischer about the breakfast they were serving and talked about some of her favorite tractors she saw this morning, old and new. Gary and Nick Hoefling from Midwest Ag & Urban tell us about the equipment they have on site at Tractor Ride this week and about all of the things they're able to fix up at their shop in Spencer, IA. Scott Sloan from Titan Tire tells us about their setup at the Central Iowa Fairgrounds and tonight's dinner for the Tractor Riders. Iowa Farm Bureau is another one our sponsors for this year's Ride and President Brent Johnson is on talking tractors with us. Our old Tractor Ride buddy Skip Sagar ends today's show with Bob talking about retirement his involvement this year.
Joyce Hoppes, Consumer Information Director of the Iowa Pork Producers Association, promotes their upcoming BBQ & Brew fundraiser for local food banks. Hannah Spur, Consumer Outreach Director for Iowa Pork, talks to us about what to look for from the Iowa Pork tent at this year's Iowa State Fair. Pat McGonegle, CEO of Iowa Pork, discusses the impact Proposition 12 will have on the Iowa pork industry, as it is set to come into play as of July 1. John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing analyzes today's market and rising grain prices.
Joyce Hoppes, Consumer Information Director of the Iowa Pork Producers Association, gets us excited about summer grilling and tells us about their new retail partnerships. Trish Cook, President of Iowa Pork, discusses the current state of the Iowa pork industry. Hannah Spur, Consumer Outreach Director for Iowa Pork, tells us about the brand new Iowa Pork tent and specials to expect at the Iowa State Fair. John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing provides today's market analysis in light of present volatility. Ben Nuelle, Public Policy Director for Iowa Pork, talks about the foreign animal disease issues within US pork and current and future measures to protect the industry.
Meaghan Anderson is a field agronomist in central Iowa through Iowa State University, and she joins us to talk about the corn and soybean crops and the impact of herbicide damage, armyworms, and more. Justin Glisan, Iowa USDA State Climatologist, discusses the Omega Block building over the Midwest, bringing warm and dry weather. He also talks about moving into an El Nino phase that could bring some rain. Don Roose from U.S. Commodities tells us how the three largest factors influencing grain markets are weather, weather, and more weather, and the current highs in the cattle market.
Kirk Roller, Chief Operating Officer at ClearFlame Engine Technologies, joins us to discuss the diesel semi-truck engine they have developed to burn ethanol. Don Roose of U.S. Commodities provides market analysis on the impact of weather concerns on grain markets. Bob Quinn and David Geiger talk about the Colfax Livestock Auction and the Dyersville Hay Auction.
As we wrap up our coverage of the WMT Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade, David Geiger is joined in West Union at the Fayette County Fairgrounds once again by Beck's Hybrids CEO Sonny Beck reminiscing on his childhood memories riding tractors and talking about the 1974 John Deere 4430 on display at Beck's HQ in Indiana. Beck's Marketing Operations Lead Ashley Fischer also is along to talk about her experience along the ride today and getting to see Sonny and the riders drive down the countryside and hear their stories in agriculture. Al Kluis from Kluis Commodities closes out the show with us today looking at today's mostly lower grain markets and targets for the next few weeks
Today is the final day of the WMT Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade and David Geiger is joined at the top of the hour by Sonny Beck, CEO of Tractorcade sponsor Beck's Hybrids. He talks about the F20 he rode to lead Groups 1, 2, and 3 out this morning and described what he saw from the crops along the route this morning. Al Kluis from Kluis Commodities is along today as our market analyst discussing their upcoming crop survey being conducted and where he sees markets moving in the next few weeks. Joe Heinrich joins us for the last half hour to discuss the new venture as the Executive Director of Smart Cabon Network, the future of carbon capture programs and the controversy surrounding how it gets done.
We continue from Day 2 of the WMT Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade at the lunch stop in Elkader, IA! David is joined to start the hour by Beck's Hybrids Agronomist John Caspers talking about his experience riding this week and talks about what he is seeing in terms of field conditions as he rides around northeast Iowa. He also catches up with Tractorcade Director Matt Kenney from 600 WMT talking about some of the highlights from the past day and a half and what's left to see. Tracy Johnson from ride sponsor Iowa Diecast Toys talks about her time on the ride and the beauty of northeast Iowa. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions closes today's show with a discussion on how the weather in the Midwest is playing into the markets today and what the driving force is behind the mega gains for soybeans.
It's Day 2 of the 600 WMT Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade! David is with us from the lunch stop in Elkader, Iowa joined by some of the Tractorcade riders and sponsors including Group 2 Leader Neal Schrage, Titan Tire's Scott Sloan, and Nolan Lyness from the Iowa Corn Growers Association. And our expert market analyst today is Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions has the privilege of explaining the causes of all of the grains shooting higher today; including soybeans up more than 30 cents!
Bob Quinn and David Geiger come to you from Waucoma, Iowa, at the WMT Tractorcade. Bob and David talk to Tractorcaders of all ages and some of the event sponsors and hear all about the fun experience. Market Analyst Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments speaks on mixed grain market trends.
Bob Quinn and David Geiger report from Waucoma, Iowa, at the 24th WMT Tractorcade. Mike Naig, Iowa USDA Secretary of Agriculture, finishes up the first leg of Tractorcade and talks about the recent weather, conservation efforts in Northeast Iowa, a look at the current world trade scene, and more. Jamey Kohake at Paragon Investments discusses how the weather is impacting the markets. Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group tells us about upcoming auctions.
Today is the last day of the World Pork Expo! David Geiger is back at the Iowa State Fairgrounds joined to start the hour by NPPC Director of Trade Show Marketing Doug Fricke discussing the highlights from the past few days of food, exhibitors, and fun and we get an estimate of just how many people were in attendance. David also has a conversation with US Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialist Joe Scheele discussing the importance of monitoring for potential foreign animal diseases coming into the country and the process of training Beagle Brigade dogs to identify scents of items not allowed into the country. Don Roose wraps up The Big Show for the week with an update of how markets are reacting to today's WASDE Report with corn in the red, soybeans stronger.
Right at the top of the show, we take a look at the effect of the WASDE Report released by USDA at 11:00. Don Roose is today's market analyst from U.S. Commodities joining us for some extended time diving into what stuck out to him in today's report and the impact of increases in South American corn and soybean exports. He also goes into livestock markets with us amid record or near-record prices in some cattle markets. We wrap up the hour with a report from David Geiger with USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor on their recent trade mission to Japan.
David Geiger is joined by Iowa NRCS Assistant State Conservationist for Programs Sam Adams talks about improvements that USDA is looking to make to the Agriculture Conservation Easement Program. Iowa Farm Bureau attorney Erin Herbold-Swalwell helps us dive into the topics of farm succession planning and making sure farmers are meeting all tax guidelines with data out today from ERS saying less than 1 percent of farms in 2022 had to file an estate tax, and of that only 0.22 percent had to pay it. We close up shop today with U.S. Commodities' Don Roose previewing tomorrow's crop report, and the impact of weather worldwide on our ag markets the past couple of weeks
David Geiger talks with Andrew Bailey, Science & Technology Legal Counsel for the National Pork Producers Council, about the Expo and gives some background on Beagle Brigades at airports. Bailey also tells us what the priorities are for NPPC in the upcoming farm bill. Don Roose with US Commodities is today's market analyst discussing the weather-driven market we are seeing and how it is factoring into the mixed trade today with corn and beans both seeing nearby months stronger but new crop months weaker. Don also gives us his forecast for tomorrow's WASDE report coming out from the USDA at 11am. To end this hour, we listen in on a conversation David had yesterday with Charles Ertzinger from the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders about how his organization is helping producers in Ukraine amid the war with Russia and talks about how things learned at the World Pork Expo can be implemented in that region.
Austin Knight, Lead Agronomist at Sustainable Environmental Consultants, talks about how pork producers can use manure as fertilizer and the economic and environmental benefits. Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, discusses why pig farmers participate in sustainability and conservation practices and the progress made with Iowa water quality. Ben Nuelle, Director of Public Policy and Environmental Programs with Iowa Pork, tells us how product sales, product promotion, and economic benefits encourage sustainability practices for producers.
Ben Nuelle, Director of Public Policy and Environmental Programs with Iowa Pork, discusses hog farmers' commitment to land, soil, water, and air conservation and stewardship. Gregg Hora, a hog farmer at the World Pork Expo, talks about Pork Cares reports and how filling out these reports can increase sustainability and help plan for the future. Sam Morine, Senior Project Manager at National Pork Board, tells us about the $20 million USDA Climate Smart Commodities Grant, what practices it supports, and how producers can sign up. Jill Carlson, Communications Manager & Media Relations Lead at Wyffels Hybrids, talks about what they do in the community by sponsoring Farm Rescue.
Justin Glisan, Iowa USDA State Climatologist, talks about expanding dry and drought conditions throughout the state. Tom Haag, President of the Corn Board of the National Corn Growers Association and Minnesota farmer, talks about new action from the U.S. towards Mexico's trade regarding GMO corn. Jamey Kohake comes from Paragon Investments to talk about how weather factors into the grain markets.
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst joins us to discuss the Exposing Agriculture Trade Suppression (EATS) Act to push back against the California Proposition 12 law and the impact on Iowa and U.S. agriculture. Jamey Kohake with Paragon Investments talks about how the weather and other factors are impacting grain markets and the volatility of the cattle markets. David Geiger gets excited about the upcoming World Pork Expo.
Mitchell Hora, founder and CEO of Continuum Ag, host of the Topsoil Summit, talks about the importance of data and software for producers reducing carbon footprint and increase sustainability through different cultural practices. Evan Brehm, Iowa Soybean Association Conservation Agronomist, discusses relay cropping and the benefits of growing small grains like rye simultaneously with a cash crop like soybeans. Terry Johnston, development officer from Farm Rescue, talks about their services and how they can help farmers in need.
David Geiger reports from the Top Soil Summit in Riverside, Iowa. Fred Nichols from Huma, one of the Gold Sponsors, talks about soil health, nutrient availability, and nutrient digestibility for crops and how they are working to improve it. Stan Nelson, Iowa Corn Promotion Board Vice President, discusses consumer and producer education on conservation and no-till systems. Pat Swanson, District 9 Representative Board Member for the Iowa Soybean Association, talks about data analysis both for conservation practices and insurance purposes. Jimmy Emmons, Senior Vice President of Climate-Smart Agriculture programs Trust in Food and Oklahoma Farmer, tells us about their grant opportunities for farmers.
Our Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award broadcast continues with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers in Marengo, IA and the Mohr family! We begin this hour with Iowa Beef Industry Council Executive Director Mike Andersen as we transition from May Beef Month to June Steak Month! He tells us about the success that Best Burger winner Flight Bar + Grill has seen in the past month and the importance of the programs that they put checkoff dollars to. We chat more with award winner Alan Mohr about his journey as a 4th generation farmer, leaving the farm for school, and finding his way back into agriculture. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig gives his thoughts on the Mohr story and the path into, or back into, cattle production. Jamey Kohake closes up the week with a look at today's market trade with grains mostly higher and talks about where he sees them heading in the next couple of days.
We are joined today by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers to award the 171st Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to Alan and Sara Mohr of Cornfed Farms in Marengo, IA! Alan joins us at the beginning of the show to tell us about their cattle operation and gives us a bit of history of his involvement in ag as a 4th generation farmer. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig joins the celebration to express his congratulations and appreciation for the Mohr family and talks about the economic impact of livestock agriculture in Iowa. CSIF's Brian Waddingham provides us with some details on how to reach out to them for assistance with your livestock operation. Cody Havens, also with CSIF, tells us about what he has seen lately as he does site visits across Iowa to help give guidance to producers.
IDALS announced yesterday the expansion of their partnership with Duck Unlimited for wetland water quality and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig starts the hour with us provide some more details on the partnership where he sees it heading in the future. Dale Lesline from the Dyersville Hay Auction tells us about their auction results from this week, the quality of hay they've been seeing, and gives his perspective on the hay market. Closing up today, we have Austin Schroder from Brugler Marketing to analyze the markets and he gives some projections for where he sees prices heading in the month of June.
To start off the show, Southwest Iowa producer Chris Gaesser joins us with an update from his corner of the state on how crops are emerging in that area and a peek at what precipitation levels he's seen, or not seen, so far this season. Dekalb/Asgrow Agronomist Nicole Stecklein in Northeast Iowa tells us what she has been seeing so far in fields including crusting and a lot of growers needing to re-plant. She also tells us about their past few days with no rainfall. Austin Schroeder from Brugler Marketing is today's market analyst as grains are all in the green, which he says is being fueled by weather outlooks for the next couple of weeks. To end the hour, David Geiger is joined by Lee Koeningsfeld, an agronomist for Beck's Hybrids in Northeast Iowa, hearing what he is seeing there for field conditions and emergence.
Dr. Alison Robertson, a plant pathologist from Iowa State University, talks about tar spot, tolerant hybrids, fungicides, and other ways to manage this disease. Wyffels District Sales Manager Randy Harding speaks on nitrogen needs and insect pests in the corn crop. Angie Setzer from Consus joins us to analyze grain markets.
Craig Cogill from the National Weather Service joins us to talk about the much-needed rain we received overnight and other anticipated weather patterns for the near future. Angie Setzer, the owner of Consus, a business that works with farmers to help take their bushels from concept to cash, joins us to discuss grain markets. David Geiger provides an overview of the most recent USDA Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report.
In light of the most recent survey, Dr. Alejandro Plastina, Iowa State University Extension Economist, discusses the driving forces in cash rental prices for Iowa farm ground. He also discusses the findings of their 2023 Cash Rental Rates survey. Tracy Gathman, the general manager at Two Rivers Cooperative, provides insight into a new government bill that would allow heavier-weight semi-trucks on the interstate system and what the local impact could look like. Jamey Kohake joins us from Paragon Investments to explain the current mixed market trends.
Randy Miller, President of the Iowa Soybean Association, celebrates their 14,000th member, membership benefits, and their on-farm research projects. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments talks about the lows in the grain markets and the rally in the livestock markets. Tim Meyer tells us all about the upcoming online farmland and equipment auction from The Steffes Group and explains how to place a bid.
We continue from The Big Show Garage with Controlled Ponds of Iowa owner Nick Coburn discussing controlling weeds, algae, and mosquitos in ponds and keeping a healthy water quality for people and the wildlife. David Geiger is joined this afternoon by Iowa Senator Joni Ernst to learn more about a recently passed bi-partisan bill to help improve animal disease preparedness. She also gives her reaction to yesterday's big news with the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on WOTUS in Sackett v. EPA. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments closes the show with us looking at the strong grain trade today and talks more about what he expects when we come out of the holiday weekend starting with trade Tuesday morning.
We're wrapping up the week with a day at The Big Show Garage! Controlled Ponds of Iowa owner Nick Coburn joins us with an update on the treatment of the pond at the garage that we began on the show at the end of April. He talks about the steps of identifying the issue and treating it. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments joins the program with market analysis leading into the long holiday weekend, which he says may lead to a volatile trade day next Tuesday. David Geiger ends the hour with a report on the new National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) facility with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, USDA Chief Scientist Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, and USDA Undersecretary Jennifer Moffit.
Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist Leah TenNapel in Northwest Iowa discusses their drought conditions and the below average rainfall that they have seen so far this season. She then talks about the crusting and emergence issues that it has been causing. With this morning's breaking news on the SCOTUS decision in Sackett v. EPA, David Geiger has a report for us this afternoon on what is in their decision and how it affects people across ag. Wrapping up with Don Roose from U.S. Commodities, he says the market is oversold and it is causing corn and soybeans to move lower. He also informs us on the impact of the long weekend upcoming with no trade on Memorial Day
We had breaking news with the Supreme Court's decision in the Sackett v. EPA case regarding the definition of the Waters of the US (WOTUS). Travis Cushman from Iowa Farm Bureau Federation helps summarize the news and how it affects agriculture. We are also joined by the IFBF Farmer Education Program Manager Zach Brummer with details on their upcoming two-day ag insights tour in Northeast Iowa. Corn, soybeans and livestock commodities are all in the red today. Don Roose from U.S. Commodities tells us why. And Daivd Geiger has a report for us on new USDA funding to support the Rural Partners Network as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda.
Clean Water Wednesday continues this afternoon from Lee Tesdell's farm in northern Polk County near Alleman, IA! Iowa Soybean Association CEO Kirk Leeds kicks off hour two discussing the history of their efforts to keep water clean, dating back to the 1990s and talks about the importance of research and testing to make progress in water quality. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is with us as well discussing how crucial clean water is because, as he says, we all live in a watershed. He also talks about the importance of field days like the one today at the Tesdell farm to show people the real-world application. The show closes with a market update from Al Kluis from Kluis Commodities informing us how the higher crude oil markets are bringing up some of the ag markets while the global marketplace is causing wheat to push lower.
In Alleman, IA we are celebrating Clean Water Wednesday! We are joined at Lee Tesdell's farm by the Iowa Ag Water Alliance and the Iowa Soybean Association. Sean McMahon from IAWA joins us to talk about the success of the Nutrient Reduction strategy 10 years later and the boom of batch and build projects. We chat with Lee as well about the beginning of the Clean Water in Iowa Starts Here initiative and the importance of keeping water clean in northern Polk County before it gets to the Des Moines area. Polk County Water Resources Supervisor John Swanson elaborates more about the progress that has been made to keep water in the county as clean as possible. For some market analysis, we get in touch with Al Kluis from Kluis Commodities as corn and beans are mostly stronger, but wheat is lower. It's also a Wyffels Wednesday! Bob chats with Wyffels corn breeder Chris Eichorn about what he expects to see from the emerging crop and highlights some of the Wyffels hybrids that he recommends to growers.
Justin Glisan, State Climatologist for the Iowa Department of Agriculture, covers the state's drought, precipitation, and rising temperatures. Kurt Seevers, a technical development manager for Verdesian, talks about profitability for farmers regarding inoculant use. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions rounds out the show with the grain markets and the potential impact of future weather conditions
Bob Quinn and David Geiger are joined by Virgil Schmitt, a field agronomist from Iowa State University Extension, who discusses problems with soybean emergence and managing alfalfa weevils in Southeast Iowa. Brian Hoops at Midwest Market Solutions shines a light on the ups and downs of the current corn, wheat, and hog market trends. David shares his report on the growth of the Iowa dairy industry and forecasts for 2024 prices.
Greg Thessan, Director of USDA NASS's Upper Midwest Regional Office, tells us about how they come up with crop planting progress numbers and about the confidential surveying they conduct to put these reports together. Spencer Chase from Agri-Pulse has today's update on policy-making in Washington D.C. including the debt ceiling discussions and how it may delay progress on the farm bill. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments wraps up today's showe with a look at markets approaching the close with grains still sharply higher.
Angie Rieck-Hinz, field agronomist from Iowa State University Extension, joins us today to talk about planting progress in North Central Iowa and drought conditions and how much they are varying in her area. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments explains to us what is causing grain markets to shoot higher today. The Steffes Group has some big farmland properties and used equipment up for auction in the near future and Tim Meyer tells us all about them and how to bid online.
Bob Quinn and David Geiger are joined by USDA Undersecretary Robert Bonnie and talk about carbon units and impact for livestock producers, Mike Steenhoek of the Soy Transportation Coalition reports on groundbreaking for new locks on the Mississippi and benefits for growers, and Don Roose closes out the show with market analysis.
Bob Quinn and David Geiger discuss the hazy atmosphere, speak with ISU Agronomist Megan Anderson about Central Iowa crop emergence, Don Roose with US Commodities discusses markets and impact on extension of shipping through Ukraine
Channel Seeds Technical Agronomist Matt Nelson here in the state of Iowa starts off this hour with us with an update from his point of view on how the crops are emerging and discusses what he's hearing from producers with waterhemp issues. NPPC Economist Holly Cook joins us with a look at the state of the pork industry, what year-over-year trends are showing, and some of the key export numbers. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions is with us to close the show talking commodity markets and his targets for the next couple of weeks
- David Geiger has a report for us this morning about a new use for soybean husks: cat litter! David is joined by Steven Vaughn from USDA ARS to tell us more about the process of making the soy-based product. With soybeans showing some positive signs today, Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions tells us what factors he sees being the cause and talks about how news from Ukraine and conditions in Kansas are pushing down wheat markets today.
Scott Sloan from Titan Tire is on the road today delivering tires in Northeast Iowa and he pulls back the curtain on the tire designing and making process. James Schnabel from EnGenious Ag tells us about their new innovation with a sensor to measure nutrient levels for crops, soils and water. We close the day with Ag Trader Talk's Garrett Toay looking at the factors bringing down grain markets today, but he says we are a bit up off of today's lows
Iowa State Extension West-Central Iowa Field Agronomist Mike Witt joins us with an update on planting progress and some of the extreme rainfall totals from over the weekend. He also tells us what he is hearing from producers about hay cutting and alfalfa weevils. Garrett Toay from Ag Trader Talk walks us through the factors shoving markets lower again today. We are also celebrating a Wyffels Wednesday, and we are joined by Wyffels District Sales Manager Blake Ballard with an update on plating, emergence, and rainfall in Central Iowa where he is based.
We start with Doug Hensley from Hertz Farm Management with his thoughts on the strength of the farmland sale market and values. Iowa Beef Industry Council Executive Director Mike Anderson also joins us to tell us about some May Beef Month deals that he has seen around the state and how the IBIC website can be used as a resource to find new ways to use lesser-known cuts of beef. As we close the show, we take a peek at ag commodity charts with Al Kluis of Kluis Commodities and talk about what targets he's looking for.
Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe in East-Central Iowa has an update for us on the alfalfa weevil issues she has been observing in that area and how weather, especially heavier rains, is affecting field conditions. He expected the markets to be down today, but not this much.... Al Kluis from Kluis Commodities tells us what is pushing grains sharply lower this morning. And David Geiger has a report for us this morning on what he heard in this morning's comments from Chuck Grassley on agriculture
As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we are joined by Iowa’s Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (I-CASH) Director Brandi Jansen, PhD to discuss how to reach out for help or watch for signs among others in the ag community. Grant Kimberley, Executive Director of the Iowa Biodiesel Board, joins us with an update on soybean planting progress and soybean exports and the countries they are going to. Wrapping up today we talk with Jamey Kohake looking at the markets with grain higher and says he expects to hold those gains at the close. He is also watching for the update on planting progress this afternoon from USDA.
For the first time in a long time, Northwest Iowa was the winner across the state in terms of rainfall over the weekend. Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist Gentry Sorenson fill us in on the rainfall totals including an isolated spot with over 7" of weekend rain. He also tells us what pest issues he has been hearing about so far this growing season. With grain markets shooting up today, Jamey Kohake updates us on what is pushing them higher and takes a look back at Friday's WASDE numbers.
David Geiger has a report this morning for us as the World Food Prize has named its 2023 Laureate: Heidi Kühn. We are ending this week with a WASDE Report out from USDA right at the start of The Big Show and Don Roose from U.S. Commodities dives into what is driving the corn and soybeans lower but wheat sharply higher. And with the WMT Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade just over four weeks away, the event's manager Matt Kenney has detail on how you can still get signed up to ride with us through Fayette, Clayton, and Winneshiek Counties June 11-14!
Des Moines FFA Chapter Instructor Kevin Anderson and his student Lucy Auge tell us about their new beehive project and more on their downtown chapter. With today's breaking news of the U.S. Supreme Court upholding California's Proposition 12, Iowa Pork Producers Association President Trish Cook joins us with her reaction. Ag Trader Talk's Garrett Toay wraps up this edition of The Big Show with a look at markets and the things concerning him about the grain trade in the near future.
With 91 days until the great Iowa State Fair, we are joined by Iowa Cattlemen's Association Director of Member Services & NW Iowa, Tanner Lawton, with an update on the Governor's Charity Steer Show and he tells us more about how it has benefitted the Ronald McDonald Houses of Iowa. Garrett Toay from Ag Trader Talk takes a look at today's market trade with corn down and beans mixed. We also take a look at the breaking news from this morning on the Supreme Court's decision on prop 12. And David Geiger has and update with Beck's hybrids SE Iowa Agronomist Greg Shepherd on conditions in the fields in that corner of the state and what he is telling producers to do and watch for in this warm week with rainfall coming.
We begin the hour with a special report from our newest Big Show journalist, David Geiger, on this morning's confirmation hearing for USDA Deputy Secretary Nominee Xochitl Torres Small. We get some more info on the happenings in Washington D.C. related to agriculture with Spencer Chase from Agri-Pulse including the latest on the farm bill hearings and debt ceiling negotiations slowing down legislation on other matters. Don Roose from U.S. Commodities wraps up the day with a look at markets a half hour from the close.
Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek provides an update for us on the receding flood waters along the Mississippi River, the status of reopening and locks, and any repairs that may need to be done once all is said and done. Today's market analyst is Don Roose from U.S. Commodities with a preview of the WASDE Report later this week and a breakdown of the up and down roller coaster that the corn has been on the past couple of weeks. Wyffels Hybrids District Sales Manager Brad Ganeff in Humboldt, Calhoun, and Webster Counties updates us on planting and field conditions in his area and shares with us some of the concerns he has recently heard from customers about those conditions and gives his advice to handle adversity. He also has some info on Wyffels' GDU calculator available on their website.
Iowa Pork Producers Association President Trish Cook tells us to start the hour about the success of their Pork In The Pantry program and talks about the outlook for the pork industry heading into grilling season. Iowa State University Extension Beef Specialist Erika Lundy-Woolfolk discusses pasture management with us and when the right time to start cattle grazing. We close the day with Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions talking about the reasons for the downward moving grain markets today including the findings of yesterday's crop progress report.
State Climatologist Justin Glissan joins us on The Big Show with a look at what he expects in terms of rainfall during the growing season in the Midwest and what El Nino would mean for the drought we have seen the past few years. Brian Hoops with Midwest Market Solutions is with us to analyze today's markets as corn, beans, and wheat are sharply lower. We also have Emory Miller's Three Big Things and a look at weather in the Midwest and the row crop competition areas of South America.
With the Iowa State Legislative session concluded, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President Brent Johnson gives his thoughts on this session's activity. Iowa's Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig talks with us about planting progress and its momentary pause for this weekend's weather then gives his thoughts on the 2023 State Legislative session from the perspective of agriculture. Mike Naig also says it's a good sign that through most of the spring migration season, there has yet to be an issue with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Jamey Kohake wraps up the show for the day with a look at markets and a preview of the WASDE report coming up this Friday.
SW Iowa Field Agronomist Aaron Saeugling from Iowa State Extension joins us with his estimates for planting progress in that area and sums up the weather conditions from this past weekend. Today's market analyst, Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments, takes a look at today's lower grain markets and says he expects a lot of progress to be shown in this afternoon's planting progress report from USDA. Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group takes us inside their schedule for land and equipment auctions in the next couple of weeks and talks about their near-150,000 online bidders.
Clean Water in Iowa starts here on The Big Show! We continue today's show live from the farm of Tim Recker in Arlington, IA with the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance and Iowa Corn Growers Association. IAWA Executive Director Sean McMahon kicks off hour two with us talking about the different resources available for farmers including federal funding available for cost share to lower risk of new practices and support available for low-yield areas. He also tells us about upcoming field days in Spencer, Cedar Rapids, and Slater and how to get involved. IDALS Soil Conservation & Water Quality Director Susan Kozak wraps up our clean water coverage with a look at the Nutrient Reduction Strategy at its 10th anniversary and tells us how farmers like Tim help move them toward their future NRS goals. Jamey Kohake concludes the hour with an update on today's markets as the war in Ukraine continues to push wheat markets higher to close the week.
Clean Water in Iowa starts wherever you are! Today, we are live at Tim Recker's farm in Arlington, IA with the Iowa Ag Water Alliance and Iowa Corn Growers. In the first half hour, we talk with Tim about the wetland on his property and the practices he is implementing to minimize nitrogen runoff in the water. Rod Williamson from IAWA talks about the support they get from the Iowa Corn Growers Association and their commitment to water quality. We close the hour talking about the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative, its future, and how to participate.
Landus Cooperative President/CEO Matt Carstens and DEFNESEWERX Chief Technology and Innovation Officer Brad Chedister kick off the hour with us talking about this morning's announcement of their partnership to launch LANDWERX and how it will help better serve farmers. Dale Lesline from the Dyersville Hay Auction has an update for us today on their recent sales and the strength of their markets. Al Kluis from Kluis Commodities wraps up the markets with us today with corn and soybeans turning around with nearby for each both slightly higher and the new crops just slightly lower.
As planting goes full throttle this week across Iowa, we talk with Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist Leah TenNapel in the Northwest corner of the state about their progress and the progress of the early-planted cop as it nears emergence. She also discusses the potential diseases including seedling rot that could impact it. We talk markets with Al Kluis today with corn and soybeans weaker and he says the recent news from the war in Ukraine is pushing wheat upward. We also take a look at weather in South America's growing regions and here in the Midwest. And, our new member of The Big Show, David Geiger, tells us what planting activity he has seen driving though Eastern Iowa in the past couple of days.
It's planting day at the DMACC Corn Cam plot in Adel, IA! Bob is joined at the top of the hour by Doug Pooch from Wyffels Hybrids, providers of this year's Corn Cam seeds, about the traits of the seeds being used and the Wyffels GDU calculator tool. DMACC Agri Business Instructor Travis Lautner tells us more about the calf born on the DMACC farm yesterday, the planting progress at the corn cam site, and the success of the Mark Pearson FFA Leadership Scholarship. We finish up the show with Don Roose from U.S. Commodities looking at improving corn and soybean numbers and the oversold wheat crop causing big gains there.
It's time to plant at the DMACC Corn Cam plot in Adel! Bob is on site talking at the top of the show with DMACC Agri Business Instructor Travis Lautner about their programs and the history of the Corn Cam plot, now in its 12th year. We also hear later in the hour from Travis about the newest addition on the farm: a calf born yesterday and delivered by one of the DMACC students! Doug Pooch from Wyffels Hybrids is along as well to tell us more about the Wyffels being put in the ground this year at DMACC. Don Roose from U.S. Commodities joins the program to talk about today's market trade with soybeans recovering from overnight lows and wheat skyrocketing. Today is also Wyffels Wednesday! Bob catches up with Wyffels District Sales Manager Adam Darrington about the latest Wyffels traits they have developed for the 2023 season.
Chair of the Iowa Corn Growers Association, Lance Lillibridge, joins us at the top of the hour with a look at how much corn and soybean planting he has seen so far and gives his thoughts on last week's announcement by the EPA of an emergency waiver allowing for summertime E-15 sales nation-wide and talks about its importance for the Iowa corn industry. DMACC Agri Business Instructor Travis Lautner joins us on the phone today with a preview of tomorrow's Corn Cam planting day and what the soil temps and moisture look like. We close up shop for the day with Midwest Market Solutions' Brian Hoops talking about what's bringing down the livestock trade.
Angie Rieck-Hinz from Iowa State University Extension discusses with us the newest crop progress report numbers and what the outlook looks like for planting temperature-wise in the next 7 to 10 days. With Brian Hoops along from Midwest Market Solutions, he names improving weather as a cause for the down-trending markets today. We're also introducing our new Farm Director! David Geiger joins The Big Show team and he and Bob talk about their trip yesterday to Flight Bar + Grille in Huxley, IA crowning the best burger in the state of Iowa.
We have a winner in the 2023 Best Burger in Iowa contest with the Iowa Beef Industry Council! Flight Bar + Grille in Huxley, IA takes home the crown with their Foundation Burger! We start off this hour with the owners of the year-old restaurant, Matt and Marianne Pacha, talking about the origin of the name "Flight" and what makes their burgers so tasty. They also have a fundraiser ongoing with $1 of each Foundation Burger going to the Ballard Education Foundation. Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Grant Menke and Iowa Beef Industry Council Chair Dan Hanrahan also join us at the restaurant to talk about the importance of Iowa's beef industry and quality beef on the plate. IBIC Director of Communications and Marketing Kylie Peterson breaks down the process of the contest over the past few months going from nearly 6,500 votes representing more than 500 restaurants all the way down to one champion. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments wraps up today's Big Show with a summary of today's market trade.
We kick off May Beef Month with the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen's Association by naming the winner of the 2023 Best Burger in Iowa contest! This year's winner is Flight Bar + Grill in Huxley, IA! Owners Matt and Marianne Pacha, Executive Chef Katie Boughey, and Sous Chef Brady Flattery join us to talk about their journey as a restaurant, opening just last year, and what goes into some of the top burgers on their menu! Kylie Peterson from the Iowa Beef Industry Council is along as well and explains the process over the past few months to narrow it down from public submissions, to judging the top 10, and picking the winner. Jamey Kohake with Paragon Investments talks markets with us and says we're in need of some kind of spark in the news to get the new crop corn back closer to the $6 mark. Tim Meyer with the Steffes Group joins us to wrap up the hour with a look at their upcoming land and equipment sale list and what he's seeing as far as value recently.
We're talking farm pond maintenance today the Big Show Garage with Controlled Ponds of Iowa and the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers. CSIF Field Specialist Kody Havens and Communications Specialist Hope Brecht give us all the information you need to get ahold of the Coalition and take advantage of their free, confidential services. News came out this morning from the EPA allowing summertime E-15 sales across the country. We have more details on that news and some of the industry reaction to the waiver. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments gives market analysis.
We're in the Big Show Garage today talking farm pond maintenance! Controlled Ponds of Iowa owner Nick Coburn talks about the staring of his business and their work with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers. He discusses the process of keeping the water clean from a variety of contaminating chemicals and bacteria. CSIF's Brian Waddingham is along with us to tell us more about the Coalition's involvement with Nick in maintaining farm ponds and how to get in touch with them about taking part in the Green Farmstead Partner Program. We also have some details on the
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw starts off the hour with us discusses the upcoming deadline for approving summertime E-15 sales. Dave Walton, Iowa Soybean Association District 6 Director, talking about legislation protecting Biodiesel Tax Credits and talks about the waiting game for planting soybeans right now around Iowa due to cold conditions. To wrap up the show, Al Kluis from Kluis Commodities talks about the factors from the past month that have continued to push grains downward, just as they have been today.
Dr. Erin Hodgson in Iowa State's entomology department joins us this morning with details about their new service available to notify subscribers of pest sightings in fields in regions across the state and gives some updates on the insects that she has seen out already this spring. Al Kluis with Kluis Commodities breaks down today's market trade with grains mostly lower, and wheat trading below the previous bottom end on his chart. We also have the Three Big Things you need to know and updates on weather in the Midwest and South America.
Director of the USDA Midwest Climate Hub, Dennis Todey, discusses with us the transition from La Nina toward El Nino conditions in the and what it could mean for Midwest agriculture. Scott Meldrum with the folks at VanWall Equipment lets us in on his vantage point of the wait to plant seed and what he's hearing from the 10% of Iowa farmers who have planted. Garrett Toay from Ag Trader Talk wraps up today's show with us updating us on ag commodity trade and gives his thoughts on the latest planting progress report.
Mike Witt, Iowa State Extension's field agronomist in West-Central Iowa, talks about his recent soil temperature readings and what he expects out of some of the recently planted crops in that area. Garrett Toay from Ag Trader Talk takes a look at the markets with us, siting demand as a factor bringing down corn prices today. Finally, it's Wyffels Wednesday! Wyffels Agronomy Manager, Eric Wilson, talks about the ideal planting situations for growers and stresses the importance of soil conditions.
Dekalb/Asgrow Technical Agronomist Nicole Stecklein in Northeast Iowa gives us some insight on soil temps in that area, what she is telling people up that way gearing up to plant, and says she is concerned about corn that's already in the ground. Don Roose with U.S. Commodities is along with us to analyze the marketplace with corn and soybeans continuing to drop. At the conclusion of the hour, we listen in on a discussion WMT's Doug Wagner had with economist Ernie Goss about the financial health of the ag industry.
Iowa State Extension field agronomist Meaghan Anderson in central Iowa gives us an update to start the hour on corn and bean planting in her area and soil moisture and temperature levels preventing planting activities. Tim Recker joins us from Fayette County to tell us about a wetland project on his land and our upcoming Clean Water Wednesday show there as well as an update on planting conditions in Northeast Iowa. Al Kluis wraps up the week with us from Kluis Commodities with targets for corn and bean markets and says that this is the lowest a November bean contract has been at this point of the year in three years.
It's a Big Show Garage day to wrap up the week! Bob is joined by Ryan Bales from Titan Tire, presenting sponsor of the Big Show Garage, as they discuss the upcoming planting season in the state of Iowa. Skip Sagar from Titan is also in the garage talking about his winter in Florida and their recovery from Hurricane Ian, as well as the WHO Tractor Ride coming up win June with the registration deadline coming up on May 1. Al Kluis from Kluis Commodities dives into today's market trade with grains sharply lower once again today. At the end of the hour, we chat with Titan's Scott Sloan about the significance of AM radio and the crop conditions he has seen in his recent travels across the Midwest.
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird starts off this hour of The Big Show with an update on WOTUS and recent lawsuits resulting in a preliminary injunction on the rule. Kurt Maertens from BASF in Iowa and Illinois discusses pest activity in his region including some corn borers that have already been spotted. Brugler Marketing's Alan Brugler wraps up the day with market analysis on the down day across the board.
Iowa State University Extension Agronomist Virgil Schmidt in Southeast Iowa along the Mighty Mississippi joins us with an update of field conditions with widely varying soil temps in his territory; a 20-degree difference between Lee and Jackson Counties. Alan Brugler from Brugler Marketing fills us in on the days market activity and the factors causing all markets to fall into the red. To end the hour, Rebecca Vittetoe from ISU Extension in East Central Iowa has some information on their May 17 Crop Scouting School and how to get involved!
Our Clean Water Wednesday coverage continues in Adel with the folks at the Iowa Ag Water Alliance! We kick off the hour joined by Sean McMahon discussing the different water shed projects and the effectiveness of their efforts in removing nitrogen and phosphorus from Iowa's waterways. DMACC President Rob Denson talks about the wetland project on the corn cam site and the ag programs available at DMACC. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig joins us as well talking about the significance of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy in its 10th year and how it has improved water quality in Iowa. To wrap up the show today, we hear from Gray Crawford at USDA with a special report on food prices seeing some declines for the first time in a while.
It's a Clean Water Wednesday today with the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance! Bob is back and joined in Adel, IA by the IAWA talking about a big new water shed project that has been installed on the DMACC Farm north of town. DMACC Agribusiness Program Co-Chair Travis Lautner is on hand as well talking about the practice in place at the DMACC learning plot. IDALS Environmental Specialist Shane Wulf talks about their contributions to address the issue that DMACC had on their land and turning it into a wetland. Mike Shannon, Ducks Unlimited regional biologist discusses the benefits of wetlands in Iowa's wildlife population. Polk County Water Resources Supervisor John Swanson talks about the programs the county takes part in to promote clean water in central Iowa including funding help. Doug Pooch from Wyffels Hybrids tells us about the discussions he his having with growers who are getting ready for planting and about the seeds that will be planted this season at the DMACC Corn Cam plot.
Our coverage of the Iowa FFA State Leadership Convention continues today with Jennifer Holliday joining us from Ames talking with current and former FFA students, ag educators, and former Iowa FFA Alumni Association board member Steve Dolch. Jennifer's reports from the conference are being brought to you by the Iowa Soybean Association and the Soybean Checkoff. We are also joined today by some of the ISA leadership. President-elect Suzanne Shirbrun talks with us about the ISA's partnership with the Iowa FFA Foundation to help fund FFA programs across the state including many in rural Iowa with less funding. Joe McClure from the ISA Research Center for Farming Innovation talks about a recent grant they received from USDA. And ISA Research Agronomist Scott Nelson talks about the upcoming planting season, concerns he hears from producers, and tips he gives.
It's State FFA Convention time in Ames! Jennifer Holliday has her boots on the ground talking with convention student and teacher participants about many of the different competitions, state officer elections, and how to participate in FFA. Jamey Kohake is today's market analyst from Paragon Investments keys us in on what is causing corn, soybeans, wheat, and livestock to all push higher today. We also catch up with Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group about their online auction options and how to get on this spring's schedule.
We continue with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers in celebrating our 170th Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award winners - the Volkert Family in Holstein, Iowa! We start the hour talking with Elizabeth Zobel, granddaughter of Lane and Lori Volkert, about her future as an ag education teacher. We also catch up with Alex Frazier from Frazier Nursery who provides the Burr Oak tree awarded to the winners of the GFN Award about the reasoning behind choosing the Burr Oak and how to choose the right tree for your farm. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig joins us again with his sentiments on the Volkert Family and the importance of livestock agriculture and the many generational family farms in Iowa. We end today's show with Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments with a look at todays markets with soybeans falling from highs earlier in the day and corn a bit lower approaching the close.
Today we present the 170th Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Volkert Family in Holstein, IA alongside the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers! Bob Quinn started the show chatting with Janet and Lane Volkert about their farm operation, the contributions of Larry Volkert - the late husband of Janet and brother of Lane, and the GFN Award. Kody Havens with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers talks about what he does with the Coalition helping livestock producers in Iowa get started. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig also joins us with his thoughts on the wonderful efforts of the Volkert family for many generations and talks about the beginning of the 2023 planting season. To wrap up the hour we hear from Bob Butcher, who nominated the Volkerts for the award, about what makes them such good farm neighbors.
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper updates us on the status of year-round E-15 sales in 2023; one year to the day after last year's emergency waiver announcement by President Biden. Southwest Iowa producer Chris Gasser tells us what conditions are looking like in his field with recent weather conditions and how the rye cover crop on the Gasser farm is being used in a new rye whiskey! Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions close up the show with us today looking at targets for new crop corn and soybeans.
Iowa State University Extension Agronomist Gentry Sorenson in Northwest Iowa gives us an update on soil moisture heading into planting season and what kind of presence corn root worm may have this year in that part of Iowa. Midwest Market Solutions' Brian Hoops updates us on today's market activity and gives us a look into what conditions are like in the upper plains states still melting away snow. We also have info from the Iowa Pork Producers Association on how to submit nominations for the 2023 Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin contest!
Nick Tinsley from BASF joins the show with a preview of how widespread corn root worm may be in the 2023 growing season and what traits BASF offers to combat it. Today in the Iowa farm Bureau Spotlight on Rural Iowa, Tama County Farm Bureau President Cordt Holub talks about his experience with Iowa Farm Bureau and tells us what he says to other young people in ag about the benefits of leadership with IFBF. We close up for the day with Don Roose from US Commodities talking about the pressure today's WASDE has been putting on the futures trade.
Newly named CEO of Platinum Crush, Erik Lightner, tells us about their opening coming up next spring and the amount of soybeans they will be processing once they are operational. Don Roose with US Commodities runs down the numbers from the 11:00 WASDE Report from the USDA and tells us how they are affecting grain markets at midday.
State Climatologist Justin Glissan gives us a weather outlook heading into planting season as we shift out of La Nina conditions and he says this was the 4th wettest winter on record! Greg "Machinery Pete" Petersen joins us with a look at how strong the used machinery markets are and he says they haven't cooled off going into 2023 as he thought they might. We wrap up the day with Jamey Kohake on a quiet trade day for corn and soybeans coming out of the long holiday weekend
Angie Rieck-Hinz, an agronomist with Iowa State University Extension, says that while soil temperature may not be holding many people back from planting this week, soil moisture could be a reason to hold off a few more days. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments joins us with a look at the commodity markets on a "lackluster" trade day as he says; with little movement in corn and soybeans. We get our weekly land and equipment sales update from Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group as he gives an update on the Steffes calendar as well as a peek at what he has seen around the Midwest for fieldwork activities this spring.
Kyle Hansen from Hertz Farm Management is our featured guest this hour discussing the results of the REALTORS® Land Institute Iowa Chapter March 2023 Land Trends and Values Survey. The survey shows a .8% average increase in farmland value statewide over the past 6 months with some sections of the state increasing and some decreasing. Those survey results are posted at the Big Show page of www.WHORadio.com and on our Facebook, @BigShowFarm. Hansen also talks about the things that drive land value including commodity prices and interest rates plus he talks about where he expects trends to go in the near future. We also have today's Three Big Things You Need To Know and a look back at how markets closed heading into the holiday weekend. We also have the info on how you can submit nominations for this year's Way We Live Awards at the great Iowa State Fair. Nominations are due May 15th!
Bob Quinn talks with DeKalb/Asgrow Agronomist Andrew Penney updates us on field conditions with soil temps and moisture as planting season rapidly approaches! Iowa Corn Growers President Denny Friest gives his perspective on field conditions preparing for Plant23 and the split between corn and soybean planting expectations.
To start the show, Bob Quinn reviews the results of the REALTORS® Land Institute Iowa Chapter's Land Trends and Values Survey showing a slight increase in values of tillable land across Iowa. Iowa State University Extension Agronomist Leah TenNapel in Northwest Iowa gives an update on soil moisture in that area, with some official measurements coming next week. She also recommends talking with seed dealers about tar spot even if it hasn't been an issue in the past. Al Kluis from Kluis Commodities up in the Twin Cities gives us a look at the markets heading into the three-day holiday weekend with grains mostly lower but livestock in the green.
Iowa State Extension Agronomist Meaghan Anderson details the field conditions in Central Iowa including soil temps and moisture and talks about when she expects to see less overnight frost. Spencer Chase from Agri-Pulse runs down all of the big ag issues being discussed in Washington D.C. including progress the farm bill and the relationship between the USDA and the EPA. --------Garrett Toay from Ag Trader Talk--------------
Chad Husman with Stalcup Ag Service in Storm Lake gives us an update on pre-plant conditions in Northwest Iowa including drought, frost, and what he expects to see planted for corn and soybeans. Garrett Toay is our market analyst today and says he doesn't think here will actually be as many acres of corn planted as the USDA predicts. We also have a special report featuring Eric Sarff, president of Murray Wise and Associates, which says that the U.S. lost 2 million acres of farmland in 2022
Like Bob Quinn, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig was also recently out of the country. He traveled to Vietnam and The Philippines promoting the trade of Iowa ag products including pork and soybeans. Ross Dean, SVP of Sales for Versova, calls in to tell us about their program to donate 108,000 eggs to the Food Bank of Iowa. Joe Kerns with Partners for Production Agriculture and Iowa Cattlemen's Heritage Beef Company brings us the information on the new Legacy Beef Co-op and how to attend a meeting to learn about the new operation.
Bob Quinn is back from his Holiday Vacations trip to Central America! He tells all about his adventure to Costa Rica and Panama throughout the hour. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions is our market analyst today with grains all in the red.
Max Schaeffer is with us one more day! He is joined to start the hour by Iowa Pork Producers Association Consumer Information Director Joyce Hoppes helping us get ready for the summer talking all things pork including Bacon Buddies, Pork in the Pantry, and Pulled Pork Madness! We also revisit Bob's chat with Iowa State Water Quality Program Manager Catherine DeLong about keeping ponds heathy year-round, prevention of duckweed, and what to do about cloudy water. Jamey Kohake wraps up today's show for us with an update of markets!
Max Schaeffer is with us once again today. We take a listen to Bob Quinn's conversation with ISU Professor of plant pathology and microbiology, Alison Robertson, on treating tar spot and how to be prepared for it in 2023 as well as what new diseases she is watching for. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments dives into markets with us following the big report day last Friday. And Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group fills us in on their recent and upcoming land and equipment auctions and gives his tips for when the best times to buy and sell are.
Max Schaeffer and IAWA's Rebekah Jones are joined by Polk County Water Resources Supervisor John Swanson talks about some of the progress they have made in conservation practices including the Edge of Field Batch and Build Project, a new project dubbed the Wetland Wave, Saturated Buffer Batch and Build Expansion, and Urban Soil Health Batch and Build. As we wrap up The Big Show for the week we talk with Don Roose about what he saw in today’s Grain Stocks and Planting Perspectives reports from the USDA. And we’re watching the weather as we head into the afternoon with severe potential in the Eastern half of Iowa.
Iowa Ag Water Alliance Communications Director Rebekah Jones in hosting today along with Max Schaeffer discuss the expansion of adopting cover crops and conservation practices across Iowa and the benefits of Regional Conservation Partnership Programs. Don Roose is today's market analyst on the big report day! After the 11:00 Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings reports from the USDA, nearby corn is higher but new crop a little lower and soybeans are all 20-30 cents higher.
Max Schaeffer and Iowa Ag Water Alliance Executive Director Sean McMahon are today's hosts and they started this hour aout IAWA and how it's funded as well as the pros to planting cover crops and no-till. Al Kluis with Kluis Commodities breaks down today's trade with corn and soybeans both slightly lower. Bob Quinn also checks in with from Costa Rica before the tour group heads off to Panama!
Max Schaeffer and Iowa Ag Water Alliance Executive Director Sean McMahon talk more about the Nutrient Reduction Strategy and how Iowa is leading the pack over other states. The Iowa Nitrogen Initiative Director Melissa Miller joins the show later in the hour talking about how they have helped improve recommendations for nitrogen application in Iowa. We close out the show with Don Roose with an overview of the markets with the Hogs and Pigs Report coming up tomorrow and the Grain Stocks Report on Friday.
Max Schaeffer is joined by Iowa Ag Water Alliance Executive Director Sean McMahon to talk about the success of Clean Water Wednesday and the entire 'Clean Water in Iowa Starts Here' program. Now in its third year on The Big Show and the Nutrient Reduction Strategy is celebrating its 10th anniversary! Iowa Soybean Association President Randy Miller tells us about their Moroccan trade mission and who they are talking with about trade to Northern Africa. Don Roose is today's market analyst from US Commodities, and he says he's really watching for tomorrow's quarterly hogs and pigs report and explains why corn and soybeans have fallen closer to unchanged and some in the red today after starting in the green.
Max Schaeffer hosts today's Big Show. We begin this hour with Bob Quinn's discussion on the Farm Bill with Spenser Chase from Agri-Pulse. We also hear from Iowa Farm Bureau Federation's Adam Koppes about their Renew Rural Iowa program and how it's helping Iowans in agriculture. And the show comes to a close for the day with a look at markets with Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions as he says soybeans have broken through the $14.60 resistance point he talked about earlier in the show.
Max Schaeffer is our host as we talk about food, fuel and fiber! Max is joined by Lydia Zerby, editor of the Fresh Pickings magazine from the Iowa Food and Family Project, previews what can be seen in their spring edition including some recipes and making the farm-to-fork connection. It's another day of soybeans in the green! Corn is pretty flat. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions breaks it down for us. We also hear from Bob at the end of the hour about the first couple of days of his big trip.
Max Schaeffer and Titan Tire's Scott Sloan are sitting in with us today on The Big Show! We open hour two with a discussion on reusing rubber and the process of making the Goodyear Farm Tractor Tires at the Titan factory in Des Moines. Ron Harmon from Big Equipment joins us talking about the history of the Big Bud tractor and its upcoming rebirth! We wrap up today with Jamey Kohake at Paragon investments looking at all markets in the green today!
Max Schaeffer is sitting in with Titan Tire's Scott Sloan! Max and Scott spend some time talking about planting conditions and how Titan Tires do in different weather conditions. Scott also tells us about the big things he saw a couple of weeks ago at CONEXPO in Las Vegas! We look at markets with Jamey Kohake heading into report week with the big USDA Quarterly Grain Stocks report coming on Friday. We also catch up with Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group with their latest and upcoming auctions!
We're rolling along with our Farming for the Future Friday program with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and the Iowa Pork Producers Association! IPPA CEO Pat McGonegle gives his pitch for people interested in getting into the pork industry and talks about promoting exporting pork to overseas markets. Kody Havens with the Coalition dives into the things he talks with farmers about when he visits their farm to make a game plan for what they need on their farm. Cory Van Gilst, Producer Outreach Director with the IPPA, tells us what got him interested in working in the pork industry and what the Pork Producers do to help local communities including Pork in the Pantry. We close up shop for the week with Hannah Spurr, IPPA Consumer Outreach Director, with an update on the progress of the new Iowa Pork Tent at the Iowa State Fairgrounds!
It's a Farming for the Future Friday with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and the Iowa Pork Producers Association! Bob joins them live at the IPPA headquarters in Clive, IA talking about all things related to getting into the pork industry and planning for a successful future. We start off the show with CSIF Executive Director Brian Waddingham discussing the programs to help get new farmers started in agriculture and expresses the optimism for the pork industry. IPPA Director of Public Policy Ben Nuelle talks about what they are doing to voice pork producers concerns to politicians including visits to Washington D.C. including discussions with the entire Iowa delegation in the House and Senate. Grace Christensen, an Animal Science Graduate Assistant at Iowa State and former Iowa Pork intern, talks about her path into the pork industry once she graduates and the upcoming Animal Learning Day on April 15 to teach people about where their food comes from! And, CSIF's Hope Brecht brings us the information on the Coalition's program to help get windbreaks installed on Iowa farmers' land.
Bob Quinn is joined by Don Roose from US. Commodities and they dive into the markets as soybeans are down double digits again today. Representative Ashley Hinson from Iowa's 2nd Congressional District joins us with her thoughts on the EPA not approving year-round E-15 sales for this summer, defining Waters of the U.S., and sitting in on Farm Bill listening sessions.
Continuing with today's Clean Water Wednesday with Montag Manufacturing in Emmetsburg, we are joined again by Mark Seipel from Montag to begin and end the hour as he details some of their products and how they can help properly apply nitrogen onto your field. - Continuing with today's Clean Water Wednesday with Montag Manufacturing in Emmetsburg, we are joined again by Mark Seipel from Montag to begin and end the hour as he details some of their products and how they can help properly apply nitrogen onto your field. Dustin Demoss with Nutrien Ag Solutions tells us about their ESN product and how it works in the ground. tells us about their ESN product and how it works in the ground.
It's the first Clean Water Wednesday for 2023! Bob Quinn talks with the folks at Montag Manufacturing in Emmetsburg about the conservation practices in place in the area. We are joined to start the show by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig talking about the proper use and placement of fertilizer. Mark Seipel from Montag talks about the things that they look at when analyzing nitrogen management and how their products can help properly deliver it. Colton Carroll from Carroll Implement in Lu Verne, IA tells us about some of the equipment they provide including machinery that is hand adjustable. Producer John Boreman tells us about how he uses the Montag products on his farm to apply fertilizer.
At the top of the hour, we chat with Corey Rozenboom from FIRST Seed Trials in Northern IA and Northeastern NE about the yield results they found in their recently published study. Former Iowa Secretary of Ag in Iowa Bill Northey, now with the Agribusiness Association of Iowa, tells us about the things that caught his eye at Commodity Classic a couple of weeks ago and celebrates National Ag Day with us. We conclude today's Big Show with Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions with corn sitting on either side of unchanged and nearby beans still down nearly double digits.
Happy National Ag Day! We begin today's show hearing Secretary Tom Vilsack's comments to the industry and with an update of the 3 Big Things with Emory Miller. Monte Shaw from the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association breaks down the issue of carbon capture and pipelines as well as what would happen to Iowa's farmers if legislation preventing pipelines passes in the state of Iowa. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions is today's market analyst and takes a look at the pressure keeping corn and beans a bit lower today.
We continue in the second hour today talking about the 10 finalists in the Iowa Beef Industry Council and Iowa Cattlemen's Association's contest to find the 2023 Best Burger in Iowa! Kylie Petersen and Rochelle Gilman from IBIC are with us talking about the finalists, including 5 returners and 5 new finalists, and what the secret panel of judges are looking for to name the winner! Mike Steenhoek from the Soy Transportation Coalition breaks down last week's news of Canadian Pacific’s acquisition of Kansas City Southern and how it will affect agriculture. Jamey Kohake wraps up today's show with an update on markets as he says it's going to be choppy for the next couple of days until things heat up later this week and early next week ahead of next Friday's quarterly USDA Grain Stocks Report.
Kylie Petersen and Rochelle Gilman from the Iowa Beef Industry Council are with us in studio announcing the finalists in this year's Best Burger in Iowa Contest! Check out The Big Show website and social media for the list of the 10 highest vote-getters who are in the running for the title! Jamey Kohake joins us with some market analysis on a day that he calls a "mixed bag". We also catch up with Tim Meyer from The Steffes Group to see what's on their schedule for the next couple of weeks in land and equipment auctions!
This hour, Bob talks to Ascension AG about who they are and what new products they have. Next, Bob speaks with the Iowa Pork Alliance, a program that will help pork producers, without owning pigs.
Bob is live from the Big Show garage and begins the show talking about the opportunities in Iowa Pork industry with Trish Cook. Next, Bob talks to the Iowa Pork Alliance about who they are and how they work with the Pork Producers.
Bob opens this hour talking to Catherine DeLong, a water quality program manager at Iowa State University, as she gives us advice on how to manage your farm ponds as we near spring. Next, Bob talks with Alison Robertson about tar spots and how to manage it during the season.
Bob starts the show talking to Travis Lautner from Des Moines Area Community College about the different opportunities students can have in agriculture. Next, Bob talks about how just a handful of walnuts can improve your health.
This hour, Bob catches up with Spencer Chase and they discuss Waters of the US and an expansion on the current farm bill. Next, Bob speaks with field agronomist Leah TenNapel about moisture replenishment in Northwest Iowa and the biggest things to look out for this planting season.
This hour is all about best ways to control those weeds on the farm. Bob starts off the show by talking to the VP of BASF Scott Kay about the ways to control weeds on your farm. Next, Bob talks to a representative from UPL about the importance on tackling the weeds early.
Bob opens this hour with his conversation with Indigo about capturing carbon and giving farmers carbon credits that will be good for 100 years. Next, Bob speaks with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst about Waters of the US.
Bob opens the show by previewing a conversation about carbon credits. Next, Bob catches up with Golden Harvest and Corteva to talk about what is new and what we can expect from them this season.
Theresa Greenfield joins the show to talk about the future of biomanufacturing in Iowa and being more independent in fertilizer production. Next, Iowa Soybean Association President Randy Miller joins us to talk about the $95 million grant for farmers.
Bob is back from the Commodity Classic and talks to April Hemmes and Wade Wiley about the new different uses for soybeans and a new outcome based way to buy seeds. Next, Bob speaks with Tim Meyer to learn what new at the Steffes group.
Bob continues from the Commodity Classic in Orlando, Florida. This hour he talks to Scott Kay from BASF to give advice on how to manage your soybeans. Next, Bob caught up with Stan Nelson to talk to use about a new device that will make your older vehicles run on E-85 fuel.
Bob is out at the Commodity Classic in Orlando, Florida. While there, he caught up with Collin Rogers from Bayer to talk about the Crop Science Carbon Program. Next, Bob talks with Rob Ewaldt from the Iowa Soybean Association to spread the word about the productivity of soy.
We continue coverage from the 2023 Commodity Classic in Orlando! Bob's coverage is courtesy of the Iowa Corn Growers Association and Iowa Soybean Association. Bob is joined at the top of the show by Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Larry Buss takes us into the discussions they are having about summertime E-15 sales. Syngenta Agronomist T.J. Bins from the western Kansas area tells us what yields are looking like in his area and what Syngenta is producing to fight of diseases like tar spot. Denny Friest, President of the Iowa Corn Growers Association, tells us about his discussions about E-15 on a national level and Mexico's GMO corn ban. Bob also catches up with two young members of the ICGA from Keota about their involvement as student members on the Collegiate Advisory team while attending Iowa State University. We also talk with Syngenta's Mark Kit about weed control. And, Gail Stratman, Regional Technical Manager with FMC Corporation tells us what they are finding in treating tar spot and corn root worm.
Bob Quinn at the 2023 Commodity Classic in Orlando is joined again by Iowa Corn Promotion Board Chairman Kelly Nieuwenhuis as he details what the corn growers would like to see in the upcoming farm bill, the importance of crop insurance, and ethanol policies at the national level. In today's Iowa Farm Bureau Spotlight on Rural Iowa, Megan Hansen tells us about the IFB Young Farmer Program and her involvement and how they help young farmers navigate some of the common challenges. We close up shop today with another look at today’s WASDE Report numbers with Don Roose from US Commodities!
Bob Quinn takes a look at the WASDE Report with Don Roose of US Commodities. Bob reports from Orlando at the 2023 Commodity Classic joined by Kelly Nieuwenhuis from the Iowa Corn Promotion Board talking ethanol and the Next Generation of Fuels proposal from the NCGA. He is also joined by Iowa Corn Growers chairman Lance Lillibridge who tells us about his conversations yesterday with NASA and how they are partnering up to use data to build decision-making models for farmers.
As Bob heads off to Commodity Classic in Orlando, Nathan Fischer is with you on this Tuesday edition of The Big Show taking a look back at some of our biggest interviews in the past couple of weeks including USDA Researchers Mitchell Palmer and Paola Boggiato discussing their study into wildlife carrying the COVID virus, State Climatologist Justin Glissan talking about our transition away from La Nina, Jasper County pork producer Doug Gruver talking about opportunity in Iowa's pork industry, Iowa State Extension's Meaghan Anderson with their updated nutrient application guidelines, Doug Burns looking at crop insurance with the decision deadline coming up next Wednesday, Kapil Arora from Iowa State Extension tells us about new technology for liquid manure application in standing corn, and we close with an update on the Best Burger in Iowa competition with IBIC's Kylie Peterson! Tune in Wednesday through Friday this week for Bob's coverage of Commodity Classic on The Big Show!
Bob Quinn is travelling to the Commodity Classic, so we are revisiting key stories form recent days including new info on Crop Insurance and USDA Manure research. Emory Miller has the 3 Big Things You Need To Know and Nathan Fischer has weather info.
Bob Quinn is travelling today to the Commodity Classic, so we revisit some key stories from recent weeks, including USDA research on COVID in animals, Emory Miller does the 3 Big Things Your Need to Know, and Nathan Fischer has South American weather updates.
Iowa State Extension agronomist Clarabell Probasco on South Central and SE Iowa updates on moisture conditions in those areas, over winter alfalfa, and the discussions ant their extension meetings about tar spot. We continue talking agronomy with ISU Extension's Virgil Schmitt along the Eastern edge of Iowa looking at row crops in his part of the state and some of the disease issues he's been hearing about, some of the newly developed hybrids to combat those diseases, as well as what his growers have seen in pest activity. We check out the markets to end the show with Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments to wrap up the show as he also tells us what he is watching for in Wednesday's WASDE Report.
Charlie Hurburgh from Iowa State University spends some time with us talking about quality of grain in storage and what issues he's hearing about from the folks at Extension around the state. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments joins us with some market analysis previewing the upcoming WASDE Report this week expecting beans to be bullish and says that corn is sluggish today waiting on that report. Steffes Group's Tim Meyer joins us to end the first hour today with our weekly land and equipment value update.
We continue our Farming for the Future Friday with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and the Iowa Pork Producers Association! Our hosts today are Tim and Skylar Bardole and they join Bob at the start of the hour talking about why they choose to be in the pork industry. Cody Havens from CSIF talks about how CSIF can help livestock farmers across Iowa and some of the questions he has gotten in the past few weeks. We wrap up with Hope Brecht from CSIF with more info on how to find more info about the Coalition on the web and social media platforms and Brian Waddingham on the importance of reaching out to the next generation to tell Iowa's agriculture story.
It's a Farming for the Future Friday with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and the Iowa Pork Producers Association! Bob is live in Greene County as we begin the show with CSIF's Brian Waddingham talking about the extensive opportunities in Iowa livestock agriculture. As we focus on the pork industry today, Dr. Lee Schultz outlines what he heard and discussed in his recent regional conferences with the IPPA and provides an outlook for the coming year in economic outlook for pork producers. IPPA CEO Pat McGonegle tells us about their recent trip to Japan and Korea learning about foreign markets for pork and addressed some those buyers' questions. And the IPPA is in search of the best pulled pork in the state in their Pulled Pork Madness and Cory van Gilst joins the program to tell us how to nominate your favorite restaurant and vote once they have their top 16!
Corteva Agriscience Agronomy Manager Mark Jeschke talks about their latest research on seed orientation and what they've found works best to reduce the required GDUs. Our hay market expert Dale Lesline updates us on yesterday's sale in Dyersville and he says demand is strong and weather continues to be a factor on hay availability. We close today's Big Show with a market update with Don Roose from U.S. Commodities and chatting about the targets he sees for corn and beans and how crop insurance prices will play into the mix.
Meaghan Anderson from Iowa State Extension discusses the newly updated Nutrient Recommendation Guide released last week talking about some of the key updates, and some things that notably were unchanged. She also mentions that soil temperatures are very cold in Central Iowa where she is located. Don Roose from U.S. Commodities looks at markets with us as soybeans are stronger again today. Also keep you up to date on news with the Three Big Things and monitor weather conditions in the main competition areas of South America.
Doug Burns from Farm Credit Services of America takes a look a the new crop insurance levels set yesterday and the upcoming deadline to get signed up. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw breaks down the latest speed bump in the ethanol industry. And we wrap today's show with Midwest Market Solutions' Brian Hoops with soybeans positive for the first time in a few days, corn stronger as well, but livestock all lower.
Champion Seed Agronomist Brandon Hulme talks with us about some of the data he has collected regarding tar spot and what he is telling growers who have had issues with it as far as how to combat it with rotating crops and use of fungicides. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions breaks down the finalized crop insurance numbers and the improving soybean market today after almost a week straight in the red. The deadline to submit nominations for the Best Burger in Iowa Contest is in just under two weeks and Kylie Petersen from the Iowa Beef Industry Council delivers all of the important info on qualifications and how to submit nominations.
Will Tubbs from Corteva joins us at the start of the hour looking at two-pass treatments for weeds and what weeds has says could pose the biggest challenge in 2023. In this week's Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Spotlight on Rural Iowa we talk with Amanda Van Steenwyk about their upcoming Acres of Opportunity Conference on Saturday March 11 and what she is most looking forward to from the conference and how to get registered. We wrap up talking markets with Garrett Toay from Ag Trader Talk and he says when you're looking at the projected corn and soybean prices from the Ag Outlook Conference to take them with a grain of salt because they are just that: projections.
Rabobank's Lance Zimmerman addresses the low cattle inventory in the United States but says that we don't need to get back to 1970's and 80's inventory because of how much more productive the herd is in 2023. Garrett Toay from Ag Trader Talk discusses today's sharp drop in soybeans, down 20 to 25 cents, and talks about spring crop insurance here on the last day of February. We also keep you updated on the latest news with the Three Big Things You Need to Know and worldwide weather.
State Climatologist Justin Glisan joins us to start the hour looking at the wetter trend we have seen in the Midwest recently and says we are transitioning from La Nina conditions to Enso Neutral patterns. DeKalb/Asgrow Technical Agronomist Nicole Stecklein looks ahead with us to the 2023 planting season and everything we need to know including drought, input costs, and fertilizer choices. We close the show talking grain targets and South American crop with Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments.
Spencer Chase from Agri-Pulse Communications updates us on the latest ag news in Washington D.C. including what he learned at the Ag Outlook Forum and a look at food prices around the country. Jamey Kohake has our first look at ag markets for the week with corn and soybeans mostly in the red, December Corn being an exception. In our weekly land and equipment values segment, Steffes Group's Tim Meyer updates us on their March calendar including sales and trade shows they will be at.
Today's Farming for the Future Friday rolls along with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers in Jasper County! Starting the hour, Cody Havens talks about his role with CSIF in finding sites for new barns and creating good neighbor relationships and Hope Brecht details the process of putting in a wind break and how to get the Coalition's newsletter. Plus, Iowa Pork Producers Association Consumer Outreach Director Hannah Spurr tells us about some of the informational programs they put on and more including a scholarship for and FFA student involved in the industry. We also catch up again with our host farmer Doug Gruver about his operation and how he is preparing for California's Prop 12 ruling. Brian Waddingham from CSIF also is with us to talk about the great opportunities for all sectors of live stock production. We wrap up the week with market analyst Jamey Kohake looking at grain markets sharply lower, livestock mixed and also we hear his thoughts on the market effects of the war in Ukraine at it's one-year mark.
We continue highlighting the opportunities in livestock agriculture in today's edition of Farming for the Future Friday with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers. Today we focus in particular on getting into the pork industry! Brian Waddingham from CSIF starts the show with us talking about the putting up new buildings and starting up new livestock operations and discusses the new USDA outlook for livestock production. Iowa State Extension Field Agricultural Engineer Kapil Aurora is with us again today talks about the process of recertification for manure application and the importance of the nutrients in fertilizer. We also talk with our host today, Jasper County pork producer Doug Gruver, about what kept him in the industry as a third-generation farmer. Cory Van Gilst from the Iowa Pork Producers Association tells us who should look to get involved with their Pork Leadership Academy.
East Central Iowa agronomist from Iowa State Extension Rebecca Vittetoe joins us to start the hour and touches on dodging the winter weather yesterday, pest and disease management in 2023, and their upcoming meetings discussing carbon markets. Gentry Sorenson from ISU Extension in Northwest Iowa joins us later in the hour with an update on the snow fall in that area and how much it may help with drought concerns, he also fills us in on extension meetings in that area of the state including the topic of soybean gall midge. Our market analyst Don Roose from U.S. Commodities dives into the newest USDA projections for crop prices and crop estimates to wrap up the show with us.
Representative Randy Feenstra from Iowa's 4th Congressional District joins us in studio in the first half hour of the show discussing the committees he is on this session, the upcoming farm bill and their listening sessions, the process of defining Waters of the U.S., and carbon pipelines. Don Roose breaks down today's markets and gives us an update on South American harvest progress.
Iowa Biodiesel Board Executive Director Grant Kimberly updates us on their day at the state capitol last week and the things they spoke with lawmakers about on behalf of Iowa's biodiesel industry including B-30 incentives. Retired Farm Management Specialist with ISU Extension, Steve Johnson, updates us on his projected prices for corn and soybeans in 2023 and talks about the benefits of purchasing Revenue Protection crop insurance. Al Kluis wraps up with us with an update on markets and a look at his charts for corn and soybeans and says that the losses in the wheat market today are putting a wet blanket on the rest of the markets.
Iowa State Extension Field Agricultural Engineer Kapil Arora tells us about the trainings he is doing in the state covering manure application, the process of applying in standing corn, and what he is telling nitrogen buyers and sellers amid market swings. Al Kluis from Kluis commodities is our market analyst, but we start with a look at weather up in the Twin Cities where he is based out of before looking at opportunities to market grains in this market. We also keep you up to date on the latest ag news with the three big things you need to know and concentrate on how this winter weather is affecting the state of Iowa.
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird unravels a lawsuit she is part of along with 24 other states to create a definition for Waters of the United States as well as another lawsuit against California's Prop 12 ruling. We also spotlight a new $1 million gift from Iowa Farm Bureau Federation to Iowa FFA and the impact it will make on ag education. Jamey Kohake closes up shop with us discussing markets coming out of the long President's Day weekend diving into hog trade and some outside markets before transitioning into his targets for grains.
A new plant-based COVID vaccine out of Canada that has been nixed by the World Health Organization due to the plant being used. Bob Quinn talks with Jamey Kohake as soybeans are off and running and he says it's a good opportunity for new crop beans topping $14 today. Tim Meyer with Steffes Group has his weekly land and equipment value update, runs down their upcoming calendar and talks about their impressive number of online bidders.
We continue with our pork-focused Farming for the Future Friday with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers! Bob Quinn talks with Cory Van Gilst and Joyce Hoppes from the Iowa Pork Producers Association call in to discuss the upcoming meetings they are holding talking about prevention of ASF and other foreign animal diseases and other upcoming programs they are putting on including Bacon Buddies and other events to engage with consumers. Hope Brecht from CSIF tells us more about their Green Farmstead Partner Program to build as new windbreak on your land. Sac City Hog Slat's Jeff Klocke tells us about their business and the equipment they have in stock to help producers get the job done. We check back in with Brian Waddingham to close the show talking about who should be getting in contact with CSIF and the optimism they have in getting new producers started that some other groups don't offer up.
It's a Farming for the Future Friday with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers. Today we are focused on the pork industry! Bob Quinn is joined CSIF's Brian Waddingham discussing the great opportunities in the state of Iowa for new hog farmers and how the Coalition can help with the understanding of all of the rules and regulations and establishing neighbor relationships. Humboldt County pork producer and past president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association, Kevin Rasmussen, tells us what he tells young people who are curious about getting into hog farming including the joys of living in rural Iowa. Ben Nuelle from the IPPA gives his perspective of moving from Iowa to a big city then deciding to move back to Iowa to get into the pork industry. He also gives an update on his current trip to Washington D.C. to meet with the new federal legislators. Kody Havens from CSIF outlines the process of getting in touch with the Coalition for their confidential assistance, having an on-farm visit, and getting farmers in touch with the right people to get plans put into action.
The winter storm has postponed the Iowa Soybean Association's "Innovation to Profit" conference until March 2nd, Bob Quinn talks to the researchers who were scheduled to present, including
Monte Shaw from the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association joins the show and presents results of a study they conducted to see the negative impact on ethanol if Iowa does not allow carbon sequestration while other states do. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek shares some big news with Lower Mississippi River shipping and tells us how he is feeling about river levels with above average moisture so far for 2023. Al Kluis closes us out with market analysis looking at his targets for corn and beans and the factors keeping those markets from rising.
Taylor Hintch from the Practical Farmers of Iowa shares the details for their March 2nd conference in Cedar Rapids covering the benefits of cover crops and how to get registered. Kluis Commodities' Al Kluis fills us is in on market activity and how news and weather internationally in Ukraine and South America is swinging U.S. markets.
Bob Quinn at the Iowa Beef Expo and talks with Kylie Peterson from the Iowa Beef Industry Council to encourage nominations for the Iowa's Best Burger contest, which are being accepted beginning today on the IBIC website and runs through March 13. Tanner Lawton from the IBIC is also with us as we look forward to the 41st Annual Iowa Governor's Charity Steer Show and he talks about some of the reasons he is so passionate about being part of the industry as a young guy. Jamey Kohake wraps up today's show with a market update with corn and soybeans still mixed and not far from Friday's closes.
It's time for the Iowa Beef Expo and Bob Quinn is at the Iowa Beef Industry Council booth at the Iowa State Fairgrounds and is joined by Kylie Peterson of the Iowa Beef Industry Council to kickoff off this year's search for the best burger in Iowa! IBIC CEO Mike Anderson tells us about what's happening on his family's operation and discusses the Best Burger contest. Tanner Lawton from the IBIC gives a status update on auctions taking place at the Beef Expo and says sales are flat to slightly higher than last year's. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments runs down the markets with us with corn and soybeans mixed at mid-day. The Steffes Group's Tim Meyer gets us up to date on their upcoming sale schedule and talks about the upward move in markets in the last couple of weeks.
Bob Quinn announces Marshalltown will our host for the 2023 WHO Tractor Ride! Live from The Machine Shed, Bob Quinn is joined by Andrew Potter from the Marshalltown Chamber of Commerce talking about the outstanding host town! We also catch up with a couple of our fantastic Tractor Ride sponsors: Don Van Houweling from the Van Wall Group and Scott Sloan from Titan Tire, and owner of Motor Works in Spencer, IA Gary Hoefling. Jamey Kohake puts a cap on the show for the week with a look at markets with corn, soybeans, and wheat all strong through the day's trade.
Bob Quinn and Nathan Fischer update on the rain, snow across Iowa. Then Bob talks with Patrick Cavanaugh on the upcoming electric vehicles mandate in California and how they may have to overcome the lack of per-gallon gas taxes. Peter Isaacson from Peoples Company previews some of the speakers from their upcoming Big Questions in Land Management webinar on February 22. Alan Brugler of Brugler Marketing & Management concludes the show with an update on grain and livestock trade for the day and what he sees looking forward to the next couple of weeks.
Bob Quinn talks with Nathan Fischer about rain, snow and roads in Iowa, our Central Iowa representative from Wyffels, Doug Pooch, joins us to look at Wyffels Hybrid choices at the DMACC Corn Cam and the hybrids growers talked about at the Iowa Ag Expo. Alan Brugler from Brugler Marketing & Management LLC in Omaha talks with us about yesterday's lackluster WASDE report but offers a couple of things from it that he found interesting. He also has an outlook for planting in the Southern US and harvest in South America.
Bob Quinn talks with Matt Russell from the FSA Office in Des Moines about loan products they have available to farmers and the simplified application process. Cattlemen's Heritage's Chad Tentinger tells us about his experience last night in the gallery of the State Of The Union address as a guest of Rep. Feenstra. We are joined by BASF's Troy Bauer and Bill Backhays discussing some of their findings in research on soybean cyst nematode including find them in 78% of samples as well as what they're telling growers on how to get rid of them. Don Roose wraps up today's Big Show and says that this morning's WASDE report didn't have any big surprises which means the markets will shift their focus to weather outlooks
Bob Quinn is joined by Scott Meldrum from Van Wall Equipment as we get excited for planting season and look at the equipment and upgrade packages that Van Wall has to make it happen. The USDA released its February WASDE Report with no major surprises to grain marketers. Don Roose from U.S. Commodities breaks down the numbers for us. Farm Credit Services of America's Alan Erickson gives us an update on their Cash Back Divided Program in the new year including potential payouts and says that their customers can count on it.
Bob Quinn talks with Corteva Nutrient Maximizer Strategic Account Manager Andrew Luzum gives us his advice on spring nitrogen application for best yields and how to prevent loss of nitrogen. Iowa State Extension Beef Specialist Erika Lundy-Woolfolk outlines some of the research taking place there including research on swath grazing. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions fill us in on his corn and soybean marketing strategy for the next few weeeks that he alluded to in the first hour, and another glimpse into tomorrow morning's WASDE report from the USDA.
Bob Quinn starts with an update on ag news in Washington D.C. including a preview of the potential ag implications from tonight's State of the Union address and the latest step from the USDA in favor cattle price discovery. The latest WASDE report from the USDA will be released tomorrow at 11 a.m. and Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions tell us what he expects from it, as well as what he is hearing from the Southern U.S. about the fast-approaching planting season.
- Iowa State Extension Agronomist Meaghan Anderson details where the Planter University seminar series is taking place this week looking into planter maintenance and getting ready for #Plant23! Dr. Lee Schulz gives his thoughts on the hog markets and says he is bullish on the hog markets in the long-term and he also takes a look at the cattle markets and inventory and how it could also affect the hogs markets. Jamey Kohake wraps up today's Big Show with a look at the markets and says that corn exports could be sluggish in the near future with a record crop coming out of Brazil
Bob Quinn talks with Agribusiness Association of Iowa CEO Bill Northey about the big things that he saw at last week's Iowa Ag Expo. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments dives into the effect of record low cattle inventory and explains what is factoring into the grain trade today. We also get our weekly land and equipment value update from Tim Meyer with a look at the things he noticed last week at the Ag Expo.
With the cold snaps we've seen in the Midwest over the past couple of months, and the end of winter still a few weeks away, Bob Quinn talks with Mike Telford from Iowa Farm Animal Care to discuss the best practices for caring for livestock in the cold conditions. The folks at Midwest Dairy are offering a new $1,000 scholarship for 11 students who will be going to college full time and Mariah Busta tells us more about who is eligible and the deadline to apply. Don Roose from US Commodities wraps up the week with a peek into the next couple of weeks in the grain markets and talks about the effects of lower cattle inventory
Bob Quinn speaks with Gretta Irwin from the Iowa Turkey Federation for an update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and the impact it is having across the nation and progress on making a vaccine. With soybeans moving a bit lower today, Don Roose from U.S. Commodities is our market analyst breaking down the factors causing it including weather in South America.
We wrap up our coverage of the Iowa Ag Expo , Bob Quinn talks with Stine Seeds President Myron Stine about about the technology in their corn and soybeans. In the Three Big Things we take a look at the events of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Annual Meeting and continued discussion with Mexico on their proposed GMO corn ban.
Bob Quinn is at the Iowa Ag Expo and talks with Scot Sloan of Titan Tire who tells about the tires they have on display and the innovations in their products to fit your farm operation. Keith Gehling provides some insight to the ongoing survey being conducted by Agrisource looking to determine planting intentions, price points that would cause reconsideration, and more. We also take a look at markets and the cold overnight ahead in the Midwest.
Bob Quinn continues our coverage from the Iowa Ag Expo, hosted today by Sukup Manufacturing. We start with Sukup Dryer Sales Director Kerry Hartwig with a look at the products Sukup offers and information on some USDA and NRCS grants to help pay for grain dryers. Lance Lillibridge from the Iowa Corn Growers Association fills us in on what issues are at the top of mind for ICGA at the state-level. Past Chairman of Sukup Manufacturing, Charles Sukup, tells us more about the products they have on display and are talking about the Ag Expo. Eric Menton from Van Wall gives us an update on the latest John Deere they on display. Don Roose wraps up this afternoon's Big Show with an update on markets with most of the trade still in the red nearing the close.
Day Two for Bob Quinn at the Iowa Ag Expo and he opens by talking with Kent Creighton of Sukup about their display and what they are hearing from show attendees about their grain bin needs. Elizabeth Burns Thompson details the latest on the Navigator CO2 Pipeline project and what they're talking about at the Expo with their pipeline map. Don Roose is today's market analyst, and he tells us what factors are pushing almost all of the futures lower today and looks at the effects of yesterday's cattle inventory report. Clay Craighton from Agoro Carbon helps us dive into the nuts and bolts of the carbon markets and carbon credits.
Ag Direct's Greg Roberg tells us about their options for loans when buying ag equipment and what interest rate trends are showing. Doug Burns from Farm Credit Services of America talks about how they figure out crop insurance prices and the factors they are looking at. He also talks about why he recommends crop insurance for almost every producer. The Steffes Group's Nate Larson talks about their upcoming calendar and how they tailor the marketing of each sale to fit that particular sale.
It's Iowa Ag Expo Day 1! Bob Quinn talks with the show's Marketing Director, Cindy Feldman, hearing about the seven-floor layout of hundreds of exhibitors, how to get tickets, and what to make sure you see when you stop by! Jeff Longnecker talks with us about the latest in fertilizer prices and supply and people who are talking to him curious about starter fertilizer usage. Scott Sloan from Titan Tire tell us what they have on display including the world's largest ag tire and more of their new technology. Terry Honig with Holganix talks about their liquid-form microbe product to help boost soils and raise yields.
Channel Seeds Technical Agronomist Matthew Nelson tell us what he's looking at in terms of weather coming up in the spring including dryness remaining in Western Iowa on the drought monitor, and traits that they have added to fight off corn rootworm. On the eve of the 2023 Iowa Ag Expo, we talk with one of the exhibitors, Don Van Houweling from Van Wall Equipment about what they will have on display including their new NutriProbe technology as well as the demonstrations they will have at their booth. We wrap up the show with some market insight from Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake as soybeans remain double-digits stronger near the close.
It's Iowa Ag Expo Eve! Bob Quinn opens the show with the hours, ticket, and and parking info. He also speaks with some of the exhibitors who will be at the Iowa Events Center. Among them is Doug Applegate from Praxidyn who tells us about their chemical mixers that help with precise measurements and record keeping. Also, Tim Meyer and The Steffes Group will be in attendance. Today, we get our weekly land and equipment value update. Out market analyst today in Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments and he fill us in on what caused soybeans to jump up in the overnight trade and continuing into the day trade.
audio quality was low in first half of this hour, but improves for second half. We continue our coverage of day two of the Iowa Pork Congress as Bob Quinn is joined by the Interim Director of the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State Extension Chris Rademacher talking about their poster competition at Pork Congress for students in conjunction with the Iowa Pork Producers Association and Cargill. Joyce Hoppes, the Consumer Information Director with the Iowa Pork Producers Association, tells us that IPPA is looking to expand their Bacon Buddies program for youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities to show an animal at the fair with a 4-H student. She also unpacks a study that the Pork Producers did with Hy-Vee showing the popularity of ground pork in the meat case.
Bob Quinn is at the Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines. Bob is joined to start the show by Vice President of Sustainability at National Pork Board, Ashley McDonald, who talks about producer grants they are working on with USDA, and how they convey the importance of conservation to producers. NPB CEO Bill Even addresses reasons why consumers are concerned about the pork industry. Past President of the National Pork Producers Council and Iowa Select Farms Communications Director Jen Sorensen gives her thoughts on the labor issue in pork production and the rewards of being part of the industry.
Our coverage of the Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines continues! Bob is also presenting the first Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award of the year to the Liljedahls of Page County! At the top of the hour, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig makes the official award presentation. And, every GFN Award presentee is also awarded a Burr Oak Tree from Frazier Nursery and Alex Frazier is along to talk about the tree's significance to the state and its farmers. Iowa Pork Producers Association Producer Outreach Director Cory van Gilst detailing how they are available to assist producers in Iowa. Newly-elected President of the Iowa Pork Producers Association is back on the show discussing about the efforts to keep African Swine Fever out of the United States. IPPA CEO Pat McGonegle talks about the success of the Iowa Pork Congress and the issues he would like to see addressed in the pork industry. We wrap up today's Big Show with Brian Waddingham from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers with a look at how the Coalition can assist your operation with their free, confidential services to understand the rules and regulations in livestock agriculture, also how you can nominate your neighbor for an upcoming Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award!
The Iowa Pork Congress is underway in Downtown Des Moines and Bob is there with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers presenting the first Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award of 2023 to Dennis and Diane Liljedahl of Page County! Bob is joined by Brian Waddingham and Hope Brecht from CSIF talking about the new year of award winners and how the Coalition can help get producers into the pork industry. The Liljedahls tell us about their operation and the conditions in Page County and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig extends his congratulations to the couple and talks about the importance of multi-generational operations. U.S. Meat Export Federation's Erin Borror talks about what is taking place in the pork industry globally causing strength in exports. Outgoing President of the Iowa Pork Producers Association, Kevin Rasmussen, fills us in on what happened yesterday at their annual meeting including the election of the new president, Trish Cook. Cook, also a past recipient of the Good Farm Neighbor Award, joins us at the end of the hour and lays out her top priorities as she takes over at the Pork Producers.
Monte Shaw from the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association comes on to tell us about the February 7 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit and its speakers including the newly-announced Governor Kim Reynolds. Agri-Pulse's Spencer Chase brings us the latest on what's happening in ag news in Washington D.C. including action against Mexico's GMO corn ban. Garrett Toay closes out the show with a look at the day's markets and where he sees them going in the next couple of weeks.
Today's market analyst is Garret Toay from Ag Trader Talk and he tells us what is leading to the slight bounce back in grain markets after double digit losses yesterday. Bob talks about his opportunity last night to judge the 36th Annual Taste Iowa Pork Chef Competition! We also dive into the latest reports on the weather outlook for the row crop competition in South America.
Jim Knuth from Farm Credit Services of America joins us to discuss the impressive increases in land values in Iowa in the last couple of years and where he sees it heading, depending on inflation. Iowa State Extension Agronomist in SW Iowa Aaron Saeugling talks about what they've seen recently in terms of precipitation and how it might impact drought conditions and a preview of the "Planter U" series from Extension. Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake wraps up the show with another look at today's markets; starting the week with grains lower but improved from the day's lows.
DeKalb/Asgrow Agronomist Jim McDermott joins us to help keep up to date with the latest in soybean research including treatment of pests and diseases. He also takes a look ahead to the 2023 planting season! Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments explains the forces pushing the grain markets sharply lower today and where he sees cattle markets going in the next few days. And we get our weekly land and equipment values update from Tim Meyer and the Steffes Group looking at the benefits of an auction over a sale and what their calendar looks like in the next couple of weeks.
Bob Quinn is in Osceola and talked with Matt Deppe from the Iowa Cattlemen's Association about all of the opportunities around the state to get into cattle production. ICA Board member Jeff Landrum explains the added benefits to the land of raising cattle. The new Iowa Beef Industry Council executive director Mike Anderson and board member Dan Hanrahan talks about the growth of the industry in the state and what can be done better. Hope Brecht from CSIF tells us how Iowa's livestock producers can get in touch with them to get started up and continue their operation. WMT's Doug Wagner was live from the HQ of the 2023 Tractorcade to announce dates, times, and routes.
Bob Quinn talks with Jacob Handsacker from Hands on Tiling and Excavating talks about the ideas and info presented at this week's Inaugural North American Conservation and Drainage Expo to effectively manage water runoff. Iowa State Extension's Rebecca Vittetoe gives a sneak peek into their upcoming "Planter University" informational series about setting up, adjusting, and maintaining your planter. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions gives a look into his price ranges for the next couple of weeks for grains with not much projected movement for corn but a little broader movement for the beans.
Bob Quinn did recap of the Nutriprobe 'reveal' with Van Wall, he also spoke with Walnut Creek Auction Owner Dave Aeschliman about the creation of a first-of-its-kind course on auctioneering at DMACC, the types of students they attracts, and what the students learn in the six-week curriculum. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions dissects some reports released in the past few days resulting the strength we saw in grain markets earlier this week and when he thinks we could hit the new crop corn estimate of $6.70.
Our Clean Water Wednesday broadcast from Boone County with Van Wall and Aquacheck, Bob Quinn talks with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig on the importance of tracking nitrogen in soil and having that data available in easy-to-use ways. We are also joined by the manufacturers of Aquacheck all the way from South Africa! Arthur Pickworth talks about the development of their soil moisture and temperature probes and how they worked with Iowa State University researchers to create it; and Dave Mayers dives into the technology they use to get the probe data to your smart device.
It's our first Clean Water Wednesday iof 2023 and Bob Quinn is in Boone County talking with Aquacheck and Don Van Houweling from Van Wall to talk about their latest product in development: the Nutriprobe technology to monitor nitrogen and ammonia levels in soil as well as soil moisture and temperature. Brad Rathje talks about the nuts and bolts of Nutriprobe and the data they collect. Iowa State University researcher Carmen Gomes tells us about their partnership with Van Wall and what they have learned from their use of Nutriprobe.
Angie Rieck-Hinz from Iowa State Extension fills us in on what they have been talking with growers about in the off-season meetings including treatments for tar spot, soybean cyst nematode, and gall midges. President of the Iowa Corn Growers Association talks about the new representation on the House Ag Committee and what it's like getting a new Farm Bill through in a Congress that has a lot of members that have never worked on one. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments wraps up the program with a look at the markets and says it's been difficult to get much above $14 for November soybeans in his target prices.
Bob Quinn catches up with Jim McDermott from DeKalb/Asgrow with an update on drought conditions in northwestern Iowa and what's new on the way from DeKalb/Asgrow. Paragon Investments advisor Jamey Kohake tells us what's not happening news-wise today causing not much movement for grain markets coming out of the holiday weekend.
Bob Quinn talks with Iowa State Senator from District 25, Annette Sweeney lays out some goals for this year's session in regard to agriculture. We revisit our conversation from last week's Farming for the Future Friday with the new Executive Director of the Iowa Beef Industry Council Mike Anderson as he talks about his livestock background and what he looks to accomplish in his new position including getting youth back into ag. We wrap up with a look into the markets with Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments as he tells us what to expect coming out of the three-day holiday weekend.
Bob Quinn speaks with Iowa Pork Producers CEO Pat McGonegle to preview next week's Iowa Pork Congress. They also discuss foreign animal disease prevention efforts. Commodity markets are closed today for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but Jamey Kohake is with us to discuss where he sees markets heading in the next few weeks. Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group provided update on the latest in the land and equipment sale market and how to get on their sale calendar for 2023, and some notable NFL players who are buying Iowa farm land.
We continue Farming for the Future Friday with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers as Bob Quinn is live at Accu-Steel in Audubon, Iowa, talking about getting into livestock agriculture. Dr. Chad Hart, Economics Professor from Iowa State University gives us a rundown of the economic outlook for cattle production. Cody Havens from CSIF walks us through the steps he goes through with producers including visiting their site to plan new buildings. Jason Owen of Accu-Steel describes some of the building options that they offer for farmers and how they work with Brian Waddingham and the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers to get the right building in the right place.
Bob Quinn was at Accu-Steel in Audubon, Iowa, for "Farming for the Future/Friday", sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa Farmers. Bob spoke with Brian Waddingham from CSIF about FFTF, Jason Owen from Accu-Steel on how to decide what building to put up and where to meet all of the rules and regulations in place and maintain good neighbor relationships. He also talked to Mike Holden and Mike Anderson from the Iowa Beef Industry Council for details on the work that they are doing to continue promoting the beef industry to consumers.
Doug Burns with Farm Credit Services of America is on with Bob Quinn to talk about upcoming programs and deadlines for crop insurance. Nathan Fischer has the Midwest weather summary. Bob talked to Don Roose at US Commodities to provide analysis on the WASDE and Grain Stocks reports from USDA that are lifting corn and soybeans in the green today.
A big report day pushes corn and soybeans higher as the USDA's January WASDE Report and the Quarterly Grain Stocks Report turn out not to move markets much as had been anticipated. Bob Quinn talks with Don Roose at US Commodities for market analysis. Nathan Fischer has South American weathe update. Bob also talked with Grant Kimberley, Executive Director of the Iowa Biodiesel Board about his meetings with the EPA on what action they would like to see in 2023 to support the biodiesel industry.
Bob Quinn returned from Puerto Rico and shared more of his conversations at the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention including Excellence in Ag Contest participant Melissa Moritz talking about how to enter the competition and the focus on off-farm income, an update from Entreprenurial Award competition participants Chop Local after finishing in 4th place, and Ag Innovation Challenge Finalist Jason Ryner from ReEnvision Ag talks about his invention for planting seeds better. We also listen back to one more piece from Maxwell Schaeffer from yesterday's Land Investment Expo with Farm Credit Services of America SVP Steve Knuth about the trends over the last few years and decades in land values. Also on today's Big Show, Champion Seeds' Brett Hudnafield announces their new partnership with Indigo Ag in a new carbon program.
Bob Quinn avoided the big airline SNAFU to get back from Puerto Rico and shared more of his conversations at the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention including Excellence in Ag Contest participant Melissa Moritz talking about how to enter the competition and the focus on off-farm income, an update from Entreprenurial Award competition participants Chop Local after finishing in 4th place, and Ag Innovation Challenge Finalist Jason Ryner from ReEnvision Ag talks about his invention for planting seeds better. We also listen back to one more piece from Maxwell Schaeffer from yesterday's Land Investment Expo with Farm Credit Services of America SVP Steve Knuth about the trends over the last few years and decades in land values. Also on today's Big Show, Champion Seeds' Brett Hudnafield announces their new partnership with Indigo Ag in a new carbon program.
Bob Quinn wraps up coverage of the AFBF Annual Convention with reports sponsored by the Iowa Farm Bureau. He speaks with IFB president Brent Johnson, Tama County producer and IFB member, Kort Holub, and Iowa voting delegate Chris Prizeler on what they're focused on at the convention. Nathan Fischer and Jennifer Holliday handle the studio segments. ALSO TODAY Maxwell Schaeffer is in Des Moines at the Peoples Company Land Investment Expo! He is joined by Steve Bruere from the Peoples Company, and Expo Speakers Vivek Ramaswamy - founder/chairman of Strive Asset Management, geo-political analyst Peter Ziehan, and pollster Frank Luntz. They talk about the event, the featured speakers, ways to keep young people interested in agriculture, and how to stay competitive in the global market.
Bob Quinn is in Puerto Rico to wrap up coverage of the AFBF Annual Convention with reports sponsored by the Iowa Farm Bureau. Jennifer Holliday and Nathan Fischer are handling duties in the studio. Bob talked with IFB president Brent Johnson, Tama County producer and IFB member, Kort Holub, and Iowa voting delegate Chris Prizeler on what they're focused on at the convention. Also today, Maxwell Schaeffer is in Des Moines at the Peoples Company Land Investment Expo! He is joined by Steve Bruere from the Peoples Company, and Expo Speakers Vivek Ramaswamy - founder/chairman of Strive Asset Management, geo-political analyst Peter Ziehan, and pollster Frank Luntz. They talk about the event, the featured speakers, ways to keep young people interested in agriculture, and how to stay competitive in the global market.
Bob Quinn reports at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Puerto Rico, his reports are brought to you by Iowa Farm Bureau. Jennifer Holliday and Nathan Fischer are reporting from the studio. Bob talks with IFB President Brent Johnson, Ag Innovation Challenge competitors Chop Local, Roxy Beck from the Center for Food Integrity, and Clark and Molly Dolch about what all is happening at the Convention. We also talk markets with Jamey Kohake and get our weekly land and equipment sale update from Tim Meyer of the Steffes Group.
Bob Quinn is reporting from the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Puerto Rico with Jennifer Holliday and Nathan Fischer handling things at the studio. Bob's reports are brought to you by Iowa Farm Bureau. He's joined by IFB President Brent Johnson, Ag Innovation Challenge competitors Chop Local, Roxy Beck from the Center for Food Integrity, and Clark and Molly Dolch about what all is happening at the Convention. We also talk markets with Jamey Kohake and get our weekly land and equipment sale update from Tim Meyer of the Steffes Group.
Bob Quinn and our friends at the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers were on the Campus of DMACC at the corn cam plot talking with Brian Waddingham and Hope Brecht from CSIF about how to get started in livestock production in Iowa including construction and financing and interpreting all of the rules and regulations. Bob also talks with Don Vaske from Cattleman's Heritage about their new facility in SW Iowa and how they help producers get started, Travis Lautner and Rob Denson from DMACC about their ag programs and opportunities to learn about the industry, cattle producer Mike Holden From Scranton about his operation, and Tammy Nebola from Beginning Farmer Loan Program for some of the details on how to get funding. We're also joined by Garret Toay from Ag Trader Talk with market analysis as soybeans are seeing some recovery to close the week.
It's a Planning For Your Future Friday with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and Bob Quinn was at the DMACC corn cam plot in Dallas County talking with Brian Waddingham and Hope Brecht from CSIF about how to get started in livestock production in Iowa. Their conversation included construction and financing and interpreting all of the rules and regulations. Bob also talks with Don Vaske from Cattleman's Heritage about their new facility in SW Iowa and how they help producers get started, Travis Lautner and Rob Denson from DMACC about their ag programs and opportunities to learn about the industry, cattle producer Mike Holden From Scranton about his operation, and Tammy Nebola from Beginning Farmer Loan Program for some of the details on how to get funding. We're also joined by Garret Toay from Ag Trader Talk with market analysis as soybeans are seeing some recovery to close the week.
Bob Quinn speaks with Benson Hill CEO Matt Crisp to discuss what soybean contracts they have to offer producers and his takeaways from FarmCon in Kansas City. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig provides an update on Avian Flu in Iowa with no new detections since mid-December and where prevention of the virus is headed. Alan Brugler wraps up today's Big Show with a look into the markets with most of the futures in the red.
Bob Quinn talks with Robin Pruisner from IDALS about the hemp production in the state of Iowa and why the number of producers is falling. Alan Brugler of Brugler Marketing is today's market analyst as we look ahead to the 2023 new crop contracts and what's pushing the markets a little lower today.
Bob Quinn talks with State Climatologist Justin Glissan about La Nina and the potential shift toward El Nino in the US. Don Roose from US Commodities talks us through the factors causing the grain markets to sink again today. And Bob talks about an upcoming survey of Iowa's hemp producers.
Bob Quinn spoke with Kelly Nieuwenhuis from the Iowa Corn Promotion Board about their top agenda topics in 2023 as well as a look at weather in O'Brien County. Steve Bruere of The People's Company joined us to preview next week's Land Investment Expo in Des Moines. And Jamey Kohake wraps up the show looking into markets with all markets in the red approaching the close.
Bob Quinn is the host, and we heard interview the Doug Wagner from WMT-AM did with Colin Hurd from MACH about the latest they're working on in autonomous farm equipment. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments takes a look into the factors causing the "bloodbath" in the soybean markets today.And Time Meyer from The Steffes Group talks about the high value he's noticing in the equipment markets.
Sean Blomgren from Pivot Bio talks about their product and its benefits in growers' fields. Next, Scott tells us more about Titan Tire's "Titan U" Summit in a few weeks plus their upcoming plans to be at the Louisville National Farm Machinery Show and Iowa Ag Expo. Also, Lydia Johnson shares with us her conversation with AFBF President Zippy Duvall at last month's NAFB Annual Meeting.
Scott Sloan from Titan Tire is in today co-hosting with Jennifer Holliday! They begin the show talking to Amanda Nigg about her business and website to help farmers stay physically and mentally fit. Next, Lynne Hinrichsen from Farm Rescue tells us how their organization helps keep family farms going in times of crisis.
Jennifer and Lydia chat with Dean Henry, owner of Berry Patch Farm in Nevada, IA, about his operation and winning the Practical Farmers of Iowa's 2023 Sustainable Agriculture Achievement Award. Next, Adair County 4-H student Madie Carstens tell us about todays beef weigh-ins and the programs available with Adair County 4-H.
Dee Pickard from the Iowa Farm Bureau's Young Farmer Advisory Committee talks about the upcoming Young Farmer Conference. Next, Mark Mueller from the Iowa Corn Growers Association gives his thoughts on the Mexico GMO corn ban. Lastly, State Apiarist Andy Joseph discusses what beekeeping is like in the winter.
On The Big Show, Andy Joseph joined guest hosts Jennifer Holliday and Lydia Johnson to discuss all things bees! While on air, Andy mentioned bee care in winter, Iowa bees being shipped to California, and estimated beekeeper numbers throughout Iowa.
State Senator Annette Sweeney talks about what she expects in the upcoming legislative session and from the committees she is a part of. Next, Emily Severaid from Iowa 4-H talks about opportunities for youth in the state.
Aaron Putze previews the Iowa Soybean Association's upcoming Innovation to Profit Conference and how to register. Also, Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments breaks down the Hog Report and Cattle on Feed Report from right before the holiday weekend.
Iowa State University College of Ag and Life Sciences Director Mike Gaul talks about the recent graduates of the college and the job market in ag. Next, Iowa Pork Producers Association CEO Pat McGonegle helps digest last week's USDA NASS report estimating hog inventory is down 2%.
Recent Iowa State grad and Iowa cattle producer Lauren Mosher joins the show to talk about how cattle have been doing in the last few days in the extreme cold. Next, Dr. Chad Hart talks markets and projections for 2023 in grains and livestock. Lastly, Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group has his weekly land and equipment values update.
Hannah Kramer from Iowa State University's Horticulture Club talks about their fall fundraiser - a sale of Poinsettias grown by the horticulture club! Aimee Bissell talks about the Iowa Corn event last week in Taylor County to get youth excited about agriculture. Dr. Lee Burras from Iowa State talks about his predictions for soil health in the next few years. He also talks about what needs to be done to improve soil erosion in the state. And Paragon Invesments' Jamey Kohake dives into the markets ahead of this afternoon's cattle on feed report.
Jennifer Holliday and Scott Sloan talk with Rob Long, Area Beef Manager for Purina about taking care of livestock when it gets extremely cold, especially when travel conditions deteriorate and make it difficult to get to the feed store. They also spoke with Meaghan Anderson from Iowa State Extension says this snowfall isn't all going to soak into the soil because of how frozen the ground is, with even near freezing soil temps as low as 24'. And in the final segment, market analysis with Garret Toay from Ag Trader Talk, as soybeans are down double-digits.
Jennifer Holliday and Scott Sloan were the hosts today and talked with Delaney Howell from the Ag News Daily talks about their podcast and how she got into podcasting when it was still new to the agriculture world. They also spoke with Mike Downey from Next Gen Ag Advocates talks about the process of succession planning. And Jennifer and Scott talked about the latest developments from Titan Tire
Bob Quinn spoke with Iowa State University Researcher Dr. Sue Lamont about a groundbreaking study to find a way to have hens lay eggs that only develop female chicks. He also spoke with Rebecca Vittetoe from ISU Extension in Eastern Iowa about the things she learned during the 2022 growing season including treating tar spot. Brian Hoops of Midwest Market Solutions wraps up the show with a look at the markets.
Bob Quinn spoke with Pat McGonegle from the Iowa Pork Producers Association to preview the 50th Pork Congress coming up in January at the Iowa Events Center. He also did market update and analysis with Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions, including impact of arctic cold weather and blizzard conditions across the Midwest.
Bob Quinn speaks with Syngenta Technical Development Lead Dean Grossnickle about weed resistance that he saw in fields this season and what he's recommending to growers in 2023.He also spoke with Dr. Megan Niederwerder from the Swine Health Information Center about disease prevention best practices for hog producers. And Don Roose from US Commodities wrapped up the show with analysis on the markets as we near the close.
Bob Quinn speaks with Angie Rieck-Hinz from Iowa State Extension about the third season of their CropsTV crop protection education series and protecting against soybean gall midges.He also talks with Don Roose from US Commodities with details on the supply factors causing soybean markets to have double-digit strength today.
Bob Quinn spoke with Iowa Director for the USDA's Rural Development program, Theresa Greenfield, about some grants being funded with Secretary Vilsack's big announcement last Thursday including $2.8 million for Iowa. Agronomist Nicole Stecklein from Dekalb talks about what she saw this growing season including the presence of tar spot; which she says strongly correlates with rainfall amounts. And Jamey Kohake with Paragon Investments wrapped up the show with a look at price projections through the next couple of weeks.
Bob Quinn spoke with Iowa's State Climatologist Justin Glissan for an update on the weather coming up later this week including potential blizzard conditions, and a broader climate outlook and how recent and upcoming trends are affecting Mississippi River shipping. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments tells us about the South American weather outlooks that are pushing grain markets lower to start the week. And we wrap up with Tim Meyer from Steffes Group has his weekly land and equipment values update and a look at the Steffes calendar through the end of the year and into 2023.
It's Farming for the Future Friday and Bob Quinn is at the Iowa Cattlemen's annual meeting with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers! He's joined by Brian Waddingham, Corrine Rowe, Matt Deppe, Derek Namanny, and Cody Havens to discuss the future of cattle farming, the new farm bill, eminent domain issues, farmland loans, the State Revolving Fund, and more. Don Roose from US Commodities is in as our market analyst with another flat trade day for corn.
It's Farming for the Future Friday and Bob Quinn is at the Iowa Cattlemen's annual meeting with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers. He's joined by Brian Waddingham, Corrine Rowe, Matt Deppe, Derek Namanny, and Cody Havens to discuss the future of cattle farming, the new farm bill, eminent domain issues, farmland loans, the State Revolving Fund, and more. Don Roose from US Commodities is in as our market analyst with another flat trade day for corn.
Bob Quinn continues our coverage of the Iowa Cattle Industry Leadership Summit in Altoona, IA. He is joined by President of the Iowa Cattlemen's Association Executive Committee Bob Noble, ICA CEO Matt Deppe, ICA Director of Government Relations Cora Zox, ISU Extension Cow-Calf Specialist Dr. Randie Culbertson, ICA NE Regional Vice President Scott Niess, and ICA NW Regional Vice President Craig Moss. They discussed the agenda for the Summit, cattle markets and market transparency, animal disease control, Premises ID, and more!
Bob Quinn was at today's Iowa Cattlemen's Leadership Summit and spoke with President of the ICA Executive Committee, Bob Noble, ICA CEO Matt Deppe, ICA Director of Government Relations Cora Zox, ISU Extension Cow-Calf Specialist Dr. Randie Culbertson, ICA NE Regional Vice President Scott Niess, and ICA NW Regional Vice President Craig Moss. They discussed cattle markets and market transparency, animal disease control, Premises ID, and more!
Bob Quinn spoke with newly-elected US Soybean Board Executive Committee member April Hemmes on soybean oil and meal to overseas marketing and new processing plants coming to Iowa. He also talked with Spencer Chase from Agri-Pulse with latest news for farmers from Washington DC, including the status of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.Al Kluis returns with commentary on today's commodity market trade and what targets his charts are showing for the next couple of weeks.
Bob Quinn is back and talked with Kirk Sackett from Fleet Farm, sponsor of the Big Show Garage, about gift ideas for farmers. He also talked with Al Kluis from Kluis Commodities in the Twin Cities on commodity markets on another relatively quiet day for corn and soybeans.
Jennifer Holliday was our hose this hour and she spooke with The Dean of the College of Ag and Life Sciences at Iowa State, Dr. Daniel J. Robison, about the upcoming commencement and the accomplishments of the CALS students as well as the future of the department.She also talked with Iowa Sec. of Agriculture Mike Naig for an update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza after the 7th positive case in Iowa this month. Brian Hoops ofMidwest Market Solutions had a look at commodity markets and the targets on his charts and into the livestock trade.
Jennifer Holliday was our host again today and she spoke with Adair County IA Farm Bureau Representative Beth Christiansen about the recent Iowa Farm Bureau ladership elections and some honors given to Adair County and its members. She also spoke with Aimee Bissell from the Iowa Corn Growers Association about a program to help more of Iowa's youth involved in agriculture. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Soulutions analyzed the commodity marketplace as soybeans are gaining back yesterday's double-digit losses - and them some. In an our final segment we heard a recorded segment from Bob Quinn on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act and use of antibiotics on the farm.
Jennifer Holliday is hosting the show and spoke with Emma Parkins, Graduating ISU and 2022 recipient of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council Outstanding Senior Award. Jennifer shares her story about her ISU Study Abroad trip to Uruguay. She also talked with Dekalb Technical Agronomist Nicole Stecklein who says NE Iowa had it much better than the rest of the state in 2022 and what to look for in 2023. We wrapped up with Jamey Kohake of Paragon Investments on the markets, with a look at grain target prices, livestock numbers, and how last Friday's WASDE report affected today's trade.
Jennifer Holiday returned to host The Big Show, and spoke with Iowa FFA Association President Sam Martin about the upcoming state convention and the state officer selection process, we also head a conversation Bob Quinn had with Syngenta Agronomist JR Peterson on what he saw in fields in western Iowa this season and what he recommends for weed prevention in 2023.Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments takes a look into the markets as they're mixed with corn higher and soybeans sharply lower. And Tim Meyer from Steffes Group provided the weekly land and equipment value update with a look at how values have fluctuated throughout 2022 and how to get on the calendar for a sale in 2023.
Jennifer Holliday interviewed Emma Parkins, an upcoming graduate of Iowa State University. Emma majored in Ag Communications in her time at college; while there she accomplished many great things in clubs and internships, which led to her receiving this award!
Perhaps, according to one of the best in the commodities business, Don Roose at US Commodities in West Des Moines, and you have to hear why he's a bit negative on the corn market. PLUS Bob visits with Casey Anderson at the Iowa Beef Council about resources available for new and beginning farmers AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
As the average age of the farmer in Iowa continues to go up, there continues to be a need to attract young people into agriculture so Bob travels to Couser Cattle Company to visit with Tanner Lawton from the Iowa Cattlemen's Association and Brian Waddingham from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers about support options available. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
In Iowa, as Chad Tetinger provides an update to Bob during the Farming for the Future Conference from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis as the soybean market is crashing due to a key EPA announcement AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
It's the annual conference held by our friends at the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers to help young folks interested in agriculture find guidance on opportunities that exist. Bob Quinn is live with several speakers including ISU's Chad Hart, Iowa Soybean's Grant Kimberly and more, PLUS the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Featuring policy decisions ahead of the upcoming Farm Bill discussions and CEO Matt Deppe joins Bob and Andy to preview those and announce a couple of exciting keynote speakers. PLUS Paul Mussman's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Is a key focus of our friends at Iowa Farm Bureau, so good Big Show Buddy Adam Koppes joins Bob and Andy to explain some of the options they have to help budding entrepreneurs. PLUS Paul Mussman's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
So says good Big Show Buddy Mike Steenhoek from the Soy Transportation Council after listening to President Biden's statements about possible Congressional Intervention. PLUS Syngenta Corn Traits Product Manager Tim O'Brien takes us out in the field post harvest AND Al Kluis' expert market analysis.
Which sounds kind of mundane, doesn't it, but yet is probably a big reason why yields were as close to expectations this year as they were. Good Big Show Buddy Gentry Sorensen, ISU Extension Agronomist for Northwest Iowa has completed his soil moisture tests and you have to hear what they show. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
In order to continue spoon feeding the plants throughout the growing season while keeping those applied nutrients in place to protect water quality, according to Nutrien's Darin Lickfeldt. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Where we start with one weed is too many and go from there, according to BASF's Matt Inman and you have to hear what other tips he offers to Bob and Andy. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND Tim Meyer's weekly land and equipment values update from The Steffes Group.
After a bit of a dip to start the year, although National Pork Board's Ashley McDonald reminds Bob and Andy those were record levels and provides a summary of their consumer outreach efforts for 2022. PLUS our friends at Wyffels take us out in the field AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
As there is certainly growing concern according to good Big Show Buddy Mike Steenhoek at the Soy Transportation Council, so Bob and Andy as Sen Ernst directly what should be done to continue service without interruption while finding a resolution. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis during a short trading week AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
As Mike Witt, ISU Extension Field Agronomist in West Central Iowa joins Bob and Andy to discuss some what he's noticed on those three topics as harvest wraps up. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Even though no records were set in 2022 due to the tough weather conditions provided many growers, good Big Show Buddy Scott Walker from Pioneer joins Bob and Andy to compare the yields this year to the drought of 2012 and you have to hear about the improvement. PLUS Cyndi Feldman previews the Nebraska Ag Expo which is right around the corner AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.
According to our market expert Jamey Kohake, and you have to hear what he has to say about the possibility of a railroad strike coming sooner rather than later. PLUS Tim Meyer's weekly land and equipment values update from The Steffes Group AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Andy Petersen talks with Jason Russell about the release of a White Paper from Solutions from the Land featuring Iowa Smart Agriculture, The Three Big Things, Bob tells about Pivot Bio releasing updated trial data on their biological nitrogen product, including local results from some 200 farmers in Iowa, Don Roose wraps up the week with analysis of the commodity markets.
Bob Quinn talk about the announcement from Agoro Carbon Allianace about their enhanced carbon capture program, Andy had the Three Big Things, and we hear from our NAFB Intern Lydia Johnson about key farm bill priorities from American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duval. Commodity analysis from Don Roose from US Commodities
Bob Quinn and Andy Petersen wrapped up their coverage from Kansas City by talking with Mike Steenhoek, Soy Transportation Coalition, railroad strike potential analysis and Mississippi River barge transportation, and Dr Rick Sidwell, who is calling attention to the mental health of farmers by riding his tractor in the cold.
Bob Quinn talks with Jill Carlson of Wyffels Hybrids on Wyffels Wednesday, Spencer Chase from AgriPulse gives Washington Ag update, and Don Roose gives commodity market analysis.
Slick roads as Bob Quinn and Andy Petersen made their way to the National Association of Farm Broadcasters meetings in Kansas City. Andy has Three Big Things, Commodity price updates, Roger McEowen talks about teaching young lawyers about legal needs of farmers.
Andy Petersen spoke with Robb Ewald, Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award Winner and past Iowa Soybean President celebrates strong soybean domestic demand and looks ahead to challenges in 2023
12:24:30 - 12:29:50 Markets/Weather
12:35:40 - 12:42:55 Zac Trower, Syngenta Agronomic Services Representative, diagnosing weed control issues in 2022 and developing best practices are it relates to application carrier rates and applicator nozzle sizes
12:43:00 - 12:48:50 3 Bigs / Markets / Weather
12:54:30 - 12:58:40 Analyst Brian Hoops, Midwest Market Solutions,, past Iowa Soybean President, about strong soybean domestic demand and challenges ahead for 2023. He also spoke with Zaz Trower, Syngenta Agronomic Services Representative, diagnosing weed control issues in 2022 and developing best practices are it relates to application carrier rates and applicator nozzle sizes. And in the final segment talked with Market Analyst Brian Hoops of Midwest Market Solutions.
From good Big Show Buddy Gentry Sorenson, ISU's field agronomist in NW Iowa, and you have to hear how much moisture they are finding (or not finding). PLUS Brian Hoop's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
It's a really cool program led by our friends at the Iowa Pork Producers Association so President Kevin Rasmussen joins Bob and Andy to explain how you can get involved and why it shows how much pork producers care for their community. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis with some nearby targets for you to think about AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
As we are get ready for another round of awards in 2023 with presenting sponsor the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers, so Hope Brecht joins Bob and Andy with the details on how to make the nomination as well as preview the upcoming Farming for the Future conference. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND Tim Meyer's weekly land and equipment values update from The Steffes Group.
This week's winner Jon Peters joins Bob and Andy to provide a harvest update in his area of NW Iowa and Beck's Brian Veech chimes in with a NE Iowa update as we transition to preparing for next year's crop. PLUS Iowa Corn Chairman Lance Lillibridge weighs in on the idea that our top corn export customer Mexico may prohibit all GMO corn imports in 2024 AND Al Kluis' expert market analysis!
No is the answer from good Big Show Buddy Gretta Irwin, longtime Executive Director of the Iowa Turkey Federation, who adds even in the midst of the worst outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza producers have done a good job producing adequate supplies for this time of high demand. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
As the plant breeders crunch data and advance seedstock for winter production, Wyffels' Chris Eichhorn pulls back the curtain on what will be coming a couple years down the road. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis of today's WASDE report AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
According to good Big Show Buddy Don Roose, the best in the business at real-time report analysis and you have to hear what he has to say about what we are going to trade the rest of the year. PLUS Jim Grief takes us for a ride in the combine as he continues to work on harvest AND the Thee Big Things You Need to Know.
According to good Big Show Buddy Dennis Todey from USDA's Midwest Climate Hub, who joins Bob and Andy to explain just how rare that is and you may not believe what he has to say. PLUS Syngenta's Shawn Assmann wraps up harvest in SW Iowa AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
According to good Big Show Buddy Brandon Hulme who joins Bob and Andy to take a look at new tar spot fighting traits coming for next season. PLUS Ryan Neilson's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
To wind down harvest a bit and look ahead to next year with what worked and what didn't and you have to hear what Agronomist Andrew Rupe's analysis on those topics. PLUS Congressional Candidate Liz Mathis provides her ag priorities AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.
With our market expert Jamey Kohake, who says exports may get cut slightly and you have to hear what market impact he's projecting. PLUS Tim Meyer's weekly land and equipment values from The Steffes Group AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
From good Big Show Buddy and ISU grain storage export Charlie Hurburgh, who has a couple of key reminders you need to hear. PLUS Garret Toay's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to know.
This week Parker and company from Beck's bring scrumptious eats from Sally's on Broadway in Springville to Don and Lee Harderson near Anamosa, multi-generational family farmers, very active in the community and very deserving winners who tell Bob and Andy they are nearing the end of harvest. PLUS Garret Toay's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Over the next few weeks, according to our market guru Al Kluis, who joins Bob and Andy with a reminder that there is plenty of grain around particularily if a railroad strike were to limit export opportunities. PLUS Congresswoman Ashley Hinson provides an update on efforts to relieve the pressure on diesel fuel supplies and prices AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Very, says ISU's outstanding Extension Agronomist in North Central Iowa Angie Reick-Hinz, who joins Bob and Andy with yield results which she says are directly related to rainfall this season. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Tyson Foods recently secured a $60 million dollar USDA grant to help institute Climate-Smart practices in the countryside with Landus as a support partner, so Justin and Matt provide an overview of how this will help Landus' farmer-owners engage in even more environmental stewardship practices leading to improved water quality.
We say it often, 'Clean Water in Iowa Starts Here, no matter where 'here' is we all have a role to play' and Molly and Roger join Andy to discuss how that role includes waiting to apply fall anhydrous under the ACWA Code of Practice for Nitrogen Fertilization. That code requires operators to report when NH3 starts to be applied in each county they work in and the soil temperature in order to keep the nitrogen available to plants in the soil and from leaching away through tile or streams and rivers.
Molly and Heidi join Andy to provide an overview of carbon markets offerings and how those practices help improve water quality in Iowa.
It's a new program being rolled out by Landus, and investment fund that would help connect young conservation-minded farmers to capital who want to sustainably farm in the 21st century, with more details to come soon!
Andy visits with Landus Chief of Staff Mary Bendickson and CEO of the Des Moines Water Works Ted Corrigan about the cool new partnership called Plots in the Park that led to row crops being on display in Water Works Park as a window into agriculture for the consumer, and what the future holds for this unique collaboration.
It's the first commercial flock to test positive since may so good Big Show Buddy Deputy Ag Secretary Julie Kenney joins Bob and Andy with the latest. PLUS Soy Transportation Coalition's Mike Steenhoek provides an update on the river levels and the rough inland waterway transportation conditions AND Brian Hoops expert market analysis.
Good Big Show Buddy Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions joins Bob and Andy with the latest market analysis after Mother Nature throws a bullish surprise. PLUS equipment values appear to be leveling off according to Tim Meyer from the Steffes group in his weekly land and equipment values segment, AND Lydia Johnson shines the spotlight on one of our Iowa FFA'ers who won a National Championship last week in Indianapolis.
As Jennifer Holiday brings us the stories of how Iowa students are competing, networking and enjoying their time in Indianapolis courtesy of Sinclair Tractor. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to know.
This time on the higher side of the ledger, as Monday market expert Jamey Kohake joins Bob and Andy to explain how other factors such as a looming diesel fuel shortage and fertilizer availability are combining to provide a bullish base in the marketplace. PLUS ISU's Meaghan Anderson recaps some incredible yields on very little moisture in her area AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Andy Petersen was at Kirkwood CropCam site, where they are preparing to harvest. He spoke with Josh Henick, Kirkwood Agronomy Instructor about harvest progress and student hands-on experiences, and the release of initial applied research trial harvest data. Andy also talked with Todd Schomburg to evaluate performance of Enlist soybeans in regard to yield and weed control, and Kirkwood's Scott Ermer, about his career and pending retirement at the end of the semester.
Andy Petersen is at Kirkwood Community College's CropCam site and talked with Scott Ermer, Dean, College of Ag Sciences at Kirkwood, who summarized the growing season and preparing for harvest. Andy also talked with our NAFB Intern, Jennifer Holliday at the National FFA Convention, who spoke with National FFA President Cole Baerlocher. And in the final segment Andy talked with Todd Schomburg, Stine Seeds Head of Agronomy, and Tom Larsen, Regional Agronomist with Stine Seeds, on elease initial Stine product harvest performance.
Andy Petersen spoke with our latest Beck's Hybrids 'Feed the Farmer' winner, Scott McGregor who farms near Nashua; Jennifer Holliday talks with National FFA Convention has Iowa contest participant Emma Lihs, and commodity analysis from Don Roose with US Commodities.
Andy Petersen is solo again today and talked with Doug Hensley of Hertz Real Estate Services about harvest results across his wide territory and land value forecast for the winter. Don Roose of US Commodities in West Des Moines gave us today's commodity analysis, and a report from Jennifer Holliday, our NFAB Intern, with National FFA Convention's talent competition contestant interview with Sam Roberts.
Andy Petersen talks with Brian Waddingham about environmental stewardship and being good neighbors by planting trees through the Green Farmstead Partner Program from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers. He also spoke with Cory Van Giest from Iowa Pork, Alex Frazier, Frazier's Nursery, science of designing windbreaks to account of odor elimination and snow deposition, and commodity market analyst Brian Hoops
Andy Petersen is solo today and talked about the high prices of fertilizer. He also talks with Dan Ochylski, Farm Finance Solutions, on impact of rising interest rates and increasing capital requirements on balance sheets. He also talked with market analysis Jamey Kohake, and Tim Meyer from Steffes Auctions.
On a Clean Water Wednesday as we unveil the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative statewide with our friends at Iowa Corn, good Big Show Buddy Dr. Mike Castellano from ISU is leading the project and joins Andy to explain how you can help. Iowa Agribusiness Association CEO Bill Northey chimes in on how this nutrient layering research will help achieve the goals outlined in his Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy AND Iowa Secretary of Ag Mike Naig rolls out the benefits to producers including better productivity, more efficiency and and improved ROI.
With our friends at Iowa Pork, where CEO Pat McGonegle provides an industry and market update, Joyce Hoppes has some neat special pork pricing opportunities she reveals and Kelsey Sutter wraps up the 20th Annual Best Tenderloin in Iowa contest. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis AND Iowa State Veterinarian Dr. Jeff Kaisand provides the latest on a new case of bird flu found in Iowa.
Bob Quinn talks with the Pres/CEO of Landus Cooperative, Matt Carstens, about sustainability, creating opportunities for farmers to better control their selling process. They also discussed the way the Innovation Connector gives consumers better insight into farming and innovations.
Bob Quinn talks with the Pres/CEO of Landus Cooperative, Matt Carstens, about the Innovation Connector, which puts farmers in the center of working with global innovators. They also discussed the opportunity to elevate farmers input into consumer issues and trading markets, including carbon markets.
Dan Bjorklund, technical agronomist at Landus discusses drought management for 2023. Dan shares insight into recent research from Landus on what farmers might consider if we see low subsoil moisture and drought conditions. Dan suggests that farmers should research drought-tolerant hybrids and consider biologicals to minimize stress.
Dan Bjorklund, technical agronomist at Landus shares considerations for fall anhydrous season. Dan talks about what farmers should be thinking about during one of the driest fall seasons we've had in a while. He also addresses how we can we apply anhydrous right now, how much, and how to stabilize it.
Is being launched by our friends at the Swine Health Information Center, so Megan Niederwerder joins Andy and Bob to roll out the details. PLUS Garret Toay's expert market analysis AND Denny Bollig from our friends at DragoTech provides some mid-season maintenence tips for your corn head!
It's something that's always changing as the landscape and consumer demands change, so Landus CEO, good Big Show Buddy Matt Carstens joins Bob and Andy to reveal how they have updated their offerings to reflect a change in consumer preference towards how food is produced. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Bob talks with key members of the Iowa Soybean Association, including Joe McClure, Co-Director of Farm Research, Suzanne Shirbroun, President-Elect, Adam Keil, Soil and Water Outcomes Fund Managing Director, and Randy Miller, the current ISA President. Andy is on the road today from Waukon, celebrating the best tenderloin in Iowa at Lids Bar & Grill.
Bob focuses much of today's show on the latest news and developments with the Iowa Soybean Association with Randy Miller, ISA President, Matt Herman, ISA Sr. Director of Renewable Products Marketing talked about biofuels adding value for Iowa’s soy growers, and Mike Steenhoek, Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director, about soybean meal exports and Port of Grays Harbor expansion. Andy Petersen is on the road celebrating the best tenderloin in Iowa at Lids Bar & Grill in Waukon.
Much to the relief of anyone who suffers from allergies, and USDA's Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey joins Bob and Andy to discuss some potential record lows even though we are right around the average first frost date in Iowa. PLUS ISU's Gentry Sorensen takes us into the field in NW Iowa for some our updated harvest reports AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.
What a wonderful day as we enthusiastically announce our NEW Feed the Farmers initiative with our friends at Beck's Superior Hybrids at the farm of one of their premiere dealers Matt Kroul. PLUS ISU's Meaghan Anderson provides details on a new Asian Copperleaf weed that's been found in Iowa AND Brian Hoop's expert market anlysis.
It's the 20th year we've searched out the best Tenderloin in Iowa to help celebrate October Pork Month, and Iowa Pork's Kelsey Sutter announces the key to this year's top tenderloin as well as where you need to go and what makes it unique. PLUS Bob and Andy celebrate a very special MILESTONE birthday of an agricultural leader in Iowa AND Don Roose's expert market analysis!
From good Big Show Buddy Terry Wolters, a hog producer from Pipestone, Minnesota and President of the NPPC, who says the law will not only cost producers more to produce pork but also actually make conditions more dangerous for the animals and for the producers. PLUS Brian Hoop's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
On a Clean Water Wednesday with our friends at the Practical Farmers of Iowa, Bob learns a couple simple steps you could utilize to get started, especially since harvest is paused with the rain and you may have time to make a couple of calls. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis after the WASDE numbers surprised the soybean trade AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Oh yeah, there was also a market moving USDA report out today as well, with a surprise cut in the projected soybean yield sending the market skyward so Don Roose from US Commodities helped us sort that out with his best in the business report analysis in real time. PLUS Bob returns to learn how cereal rye cover crops combat waterhemp with our friends at the Practical Farmers of Iowa AND Denny Bollig from Drago takes us out in the field as corn harvest continues.
So Eldon McAfee from Brick Gentry, one of Iowa's foremost legal experts joins Andy for to break down the complex legal proceedings in a case that could cause expensive changes to productions facilities and higher prices for pork and even meat shortages. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know!
As corn harvest ramps up across the state? Good question, so we asked it of ISU's Angie Reick-Hinz as she was feeding farmers lunch and you have to hear her answer. PLUS our hay guru Dale Lesline from the Dyersville Hay Auction joined Bob and Andy from the seat of his combine to provide hay market analysis and stalk bale market projections AND Al Kluis' expert commodity market analysis.
At least one way, according to good Big Show Buddy Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig, is to restore an Ox Bow and on a Clean Water Wednesday Bob visited one of those restoration projects in Carrol County and you have to hear how effective it is. PLUS Syngenta's J.R. Peterson takes us out in the field to discuss new options for combatting waterhemp in corn which helps combat waterhemp in beans the next growing season AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
With our friends at the Iowa Agricultural Water Alliance and the Nature Conservancy where we learn about how removing sediment build-up in Ox Bow's and draining field tile in them removes over half of the nitrates from the water supply. PLUS there is cost share money available! AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Plus, it's Iowa 4-H giving day so Iowa 4-H Foundation Executive Director Emily Saveraid joins The Big Show to talk about how your investment in Iowa's youth provides unique educational opportunities for the next generation, and why Iowa 4-H enrollment is growing. PLUS Bob is in the combine with Denny Bollig from DragoTech AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
As the corn harvest ramps up in Northwest Iowa along the Minnesota border where conditions were dry and Denny offers advice on how that affects harvest settings on a corn head as well as increases the potential for harvest loss. PLUS growers on the Pioneer Seeds Text Line are starting to offer harvest moisture reports AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Which affects how much product barges can carry, and therefor availability according to good Big Show Buddy Mike Steenhoek from the Soy Transportation Coalition who says it not only is concerning for the export market but also fertilizer availability. PLUS Corteva's Ron Geis provides a sneak peek at a new weapon against resistant waterhemp in 2023 AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
So far there's only been two of them reported, according to ISU's Meaghan Anderson who joins Bob and Andy to explain what they are and provide a general update on weed control and harvest season. PLUS Tim Meyer's weekly land and equipment values update from The Steffes Group AND Jamey Kohake's expert market anlysis!
Or CALS as they call it, during CALS week where the students have access to potential employers and leaders in the ag community on ISU's campus as NAFB intern Jennifer Holiday reports. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know!
If you haven't already done so, Mike Newland with the Iowa Propane Council joins Bob and Andy to encourage you to get in touch with your supplier and come up with a plan as he feels good about supplies but also reminds us demand is highly variable. PLUS Brian Hoops' expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
From good Big Show Buddy Tim Meyer at The Steffes Group who joins Bob and Andy for his weekly land and equipment values update. PLUS Lydia Johnson reports from the state of CALS (College of Ag and Life Sciences) week at ISU AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis!
With over 400 FFA students attending from three states and some driving over two hours for a day at the world class Dairy facilities at Northeast Iowa Community College's Calmar Campus where they get to see the Lely robotic milking system at work, participate in some judging competitions and see what all a career in the dairy industry has to offer. PLUS Spencer Chase provides his Word from Washington AND IBIC's Casey Anderson fills us in on the latest in the beef world.
After yesterday's big jump in soybean prices, things are pulling back a bit ahead of Harvest and you have to hear Don Roose's expert market analysis as the market continues to digest yesterday's WASDE projections. PLUS Syngenta's Logan Romines provides an update on Tar Spot infections in the Midwest AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
In the first estimates derived from in-the-field calculations, and you have to hear Jamey Kohake's real-time analysis of how this will change a producer and end-user's marketing plans for 2022-2022. PLUS good Big Show Buddy Zac Trower from Syngenta provides a growing season status update focues upon improving weed control for next year AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
According to CEO Bruce Rastetter as he joins Bob and Andy to provide an update on the timeline for beginning construction and explain the essential benefits of the project to both ethanol plants and agricultural producers. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis ahead of Monday's big WASDE report AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Born here. Brewed here is the effort from our friends at the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance and Exile brewing to make a Rye IPA available statewide in grocery stores. It's been a long collaboration lead by good Big Show Buddy Evan Brehm, Iowa Soybean Association conservation agronomist based at Linn Coop. PLUS Iowa Secretary of Ag Mike Naig drops by to support this Iowa-based brand AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
With our friends at the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and Iowa Department of Ag it's always a pleasure to be able to recognize those families who go above and beyond to make their community a great place to live, and Iowa Secretary of Ag Mike Naig is on hand to make the official award presentation. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis after a three day holiday break in trading AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Which kicks off on Tuesday after a long 4 years between show's in Boone, and Show Director Matt Jungman joins The Big Show to offer a preview of the nation's largest outdoor farm show. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis as the market digests the Crop Tour yield predictions AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
With our friends at Agri-Drain and Hands on Excavating as they install the latest batch partnership project from the Iowa Department of Agriculture, and you have to hear what Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has in mind for next year as it relates to expanding environmental stewardship efforts. PLUS crop tour continues to make headlines AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
In a rare opportunity at the Iowa State Fair, and you have to hear the wide-ranging conversation including the effort to bring down fertilizer prices and ease supply concerns by bringing production back home, opening up new markets and just how valuable our high quality Iowa-made products are when it comes to meetings on trade with other countries. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Good question, so we asked it of ISU's outstanding Field Agronomist Meaghan Anderson and you have to hear her answer, plus a status update on the developing corn and soybean crops. PLUS Tim Meyer's weekly land and equipment values update AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis on a strong day in the marketplace.
Our 165 Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award Winner is Joleen Reissen and sons Cory and Lee near Ida Grove, where participate in no till and cover crop farming practices and are heavily involved in the local and state-wide agricultural community. PLUS Brian Hoops' expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know!
The second hour of The Big Show has plenty of information to hear about discussing the upcoming CASE IH tractor feature at the Iowa State Fair as well as the new DEKALB and Field of Dreams partnership!
Take a listen to Jamie Horton discussing the partnership DEKALB has made with the Field of Dreams to be their official corn seed!
As the Iowa State Fair approaches this week, we have lots of discussion of things to check out while there as well as interviews with Doug Hensley and Tim Meyer!
Randy Timm made a visit to The Big Show to discuss the upcoming Beck's Hybrid Field Show on August 9th. The field show is all about the best ways to improve your farm and maximize your capabilities!
The second hour of The Big Show features an interview with Randy Timm discussing the upcoming Beck's Hybrid Field Day, and interviews with Rebecca Vittatoe and Don Roose.
The first hour today features a segment from Bob on his trip to Canada with Holiday Vacations, as well as interviews with Spencer Chase and Don Roose!
The Wenger's of Elgin, IA raise many diverse crops as well as manage Wenger Seed and complete custom farming. For their outstanding practices, they received the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award. The second hour of The Big Show features discussion of their operation with the Wenger's themselves and others there to celebrate the achievement.
Andy was in Elgin, IA today with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers where the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award was being presented to Wenger family!
Andy is in Washington County today meeting with 8-year member of the Practical Farmers of Iowa, Tim Sieren, discussing his ag regenerative operation.
Andy is with the Practical Farmers of Iowa today, and the first hour of The Big Show also features interviews with Lydia English and a piece from Bob with his trip in Canada!
While in Washington County, Andy discussed with KDK Sales representatives on how they've worked with the supply chain to their advantage the past couple of years and also about the importance of Ag in the Classroom programs!
Andy is in Washington County today learning all about KDK Sales and also has an update on Bob's trip!
The second hour of The Big Show features interviews based at Kirkwood Community College!
Andy is stationed at Kirkwood for The Big Show today, with interviews in the first hour from Jamey Kohake on markets and Tim Meyer discussing the crop cam.
Where he is in his third year relay cropping and has seen some nice returns, and you have to hear about some of the tools he's built to further advance his clean water farming system. PLUS we go out in the field with Eric Wilson from Wyffels AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
To demonstrate a brand new Hagie/Montag high clearance cover crop seeder that is the result of a unique public private partnership between Heartland Coop, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Polk County, City of Des Moines, and Des Moines Waterworks as we work to slow run-off and improve conservation efforts on some sensitive and you HAVE to hear how this thing works. PLUS it's a strong day in the marketplace with some analysts recommending some marketing take place AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know!
One of the top 3 new foods at this year's Iowa State Fair from our friends at the Iowa Pork Producers Association, and also pork leaders Pat McGonagle, Joyce Hoppes and others give us a behind-the-scenes look at the hard work being done by pork producers to help rural fire departments and EMS services and prevent foreign animal disease. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
The two main topics on the second hour of The Big Show are the Benson Hill ribbon cutting quickly occurring in Creston, IA, along with the big news released overnight about the Ukraine and Russia deal, and how it is affecting our market.
The Big Show was stationed from The Big Show Garage today! The first hour includes a discussion of ways to recycle rainwater, the upcoming Iowa State Fair, as well as a feature from FarmHer!
The second hour of The Big Show features a discussion of a trip of Iowa residents that just went to Washington D.C. as well as an interview with Meghan Anderson to discuss weather and insects.
Our intern, Jennifer Holliday, has been making her rounds to local county fairs, and she has provided two opportunities for you to hear from fairgoers in Madison and Adair County!
Check out the second hour of The Big Show for an update on how our weather is affecting the markets and more on Clean Water Wednesday!
The first hour of The Big Show today talks lots about Clean Water Wednesday, soil health, and our markets!
In the midst of county fair season this hour of The Big Show features plenty of talk about county fairs with a few interviews from some important fair goers!
Give the first hour of The Big Show a listen to hear about CSR, markets, and weather, and how they are all affecting our agriculture economy.
The second hour of The Big Show encases more details on the weather in Iowa over the next week and how it will affect the markets. We also have more information on fair season, which we are in the midst of!
Get an update on clean water happenings as well as the Fayette County Fair on the first hour of The Big Show!
Give this a quick listen if you plan on heading to the Polk County Fair this week. Marci Vinsand, the Polk County Youth Coordinator, gave us a run down of some key events for the next few days!
Listen to the second hour of The Big Show for an update on the Iowa Supreme Court ruling on overturning a case dealing with animal feeding operations. Also, hear more from Andy on the Cedar County Fair!
Check out the first hour of The Big Show for updates on what's going on in Cedar County, the Three Big Things, and an interview with Kirk Sackett
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the Bates family of Washington, Iowa with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award. Be sure to listen to learn more about this award and the family who received it along with more, on the second hour of The Big Show.
Today on The Big Show, we have big information coming from Washington, Iowa, about the Bate's family receiving the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award. This family farm features corn, soybeans, alfalfa, a black angus herd, and a retired turkey operation.
On the farm of Bill Frederick, co-owner of Iowa Cover Crop and member of Practical Farmers of Iowa. As Bob finds out, that seed will be flown on in the next couple of months once it is cleaned and in most cases the farmer who's land it is applied to will never touch it. PLUS they do have other options for different situations AND The Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Check out an interview with Kaydee Bennett, graduating senior 4-H'er from the Dallas County Fair talk about her last fair that is happening right now!
With good Big Show Buddy Troy Duetmeyer, Pioneer's amazing Field Agronomist for that area and you have to hear his advice on the impending fungicide decision as it related to Tar Spot. PLUS Al Kluis' real-time report day market analysis as the bulls are running AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
The second hour of The Big Show continues discussions with Mike Naig on sweet corn and that sticker you see at the gas pumps with his name on it! We also welcomed our Titan Tire friends and more throughout this hour!
It was a big day on The Big Show with it being based from Iowa's State Capitol. Interviews on the first hour include our donors of sweet corn from Hy-Vee, our friends at Titan Tire, and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig.
From good Big Show Buddy Spencer Chase with Agri Pulse in our Word from Washington segment, PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis as we are seeing a strong recovery take place in grains and oilseeds AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
The second hour of The Big Show encases three interviews discussing the topics of pig markets, corn rootworms, and corn markets. Be sure to check it out!
The first hour of The Big Show includes features with Eric Solberg Hogemeyer and Brian Hoops as well as the top stories in agriculture for today!
The second hour of The Big Show encases more discussion on derechos with Dennis Todey, happenings on atrazine with Chris Edgington, and a splash more on how the market is being affected with Al Kluis.
In the first hour of The Big Show, we featured Angie Reick-Hinz discussing soil fertility and the derecho that just occurred. We also had guest Al Kluis, who works for Successful Farming magazine, discussing the downward movement on the markets.
Here is the second hour of The Big Show for 7/1. On here we have an interview with retired FFA Advisor, Dennis Meggers, along with more tips and guidelines for cooking perfect beef from the Iowa Beef Industry Council.
Listen to the first hour of The Big Show here, with interviews from ladies of The Iowa Beef Industry Council along with Dan Hanrahan, member of the Board of Directors for the IBIC.
Anticipation has been building for quite some time as USDA provides it's final planted acreage estimates as well as updated stocks information, and the best in the business Don Roose at US Commodities joins Bob and Andy to analyze the report and it's market implications for you in real time. PLUS ISU's Aaron Saeugling takes us out in the field AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
On the farm of Stenny Nelson in the Loess Hills region of Iowa, where she fills Bob in on how the Practical Farmers of Iowa have helped her set up grazing and cover crop activity to cut down on soil erosion and fertilizer application. PLUS Jamey Kohake's pre-quarterly USDA report marketing recommendations AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Bob and Andy are at the Van Wall location in Avoca enjoying lunch on day 2 of the WHO Radio Great Iowa Tractor Ride!
Join Bob and Andy at the Day 1 lunch stop for the 25th Tractor Ride! Thanks to Griswold FFA for hosting us!
A couple of them actually, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act and the Lower Food and Fuels Cost act, so Iowa's 1st District Representative Ashley Hinson joins Bob and Andy as one of the architects of the second bill to explain how this will improve life for all Iowans. PLUS FarmHer's Marji drops by with a look at how art is improving the mental health of farmers AND Garret Toay's expert market analysis.
As farmers and investors a like treat it as a hedge against inflation, so Andy visit's with Travis Smock from The People's Company about supply and price forecasts, and you have to hear about four unique opportunities to get into the land market Travis is providing in the next week or so. PLUS Bob puts the John Deere See & Spray precision technology on display from their recent field day AND Al Kluis expert market analysis.
Kylie Peterson from the Iowa Beef Industry Council joined us on The Big Show with a final update about the competition between Iowa and New York's Best Burger. The Flying Elbow's burger "The Tombstone" was Iowa's nominee for this friendly competition, listen to find more information about where you can get a taste and join in on the competition next year!
With Skip, Scott, Ryan, Shawn and the gang from Titan Tire, makers of those Good Year Farm tires, as the trailer needs some attention. PLUS Don Roose's real-time market analysis following the release of the June WASDE report from USDA AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Which returns after a 2 year COVID hiatus, and as National Pork Board's Ashley McDonald and great Iowa pork producer and good Big Show Buddy Rob Brenneman highlight in their on-site discussions with Bob, sustainability is a big focus. PLUS another strong day in the markets AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
As ISU rockstar agronomist Meaghan Anderson is seeing her first case today so she joins Andy to put out the call to go scouting fields where the cover crop may have gotten pretty tall before planting. PLUS Beck's agronomist Lee Konigsfeld details the value of applying Sulfur on corn with the sidedress application AND Brian Hoops expert market analysis.
With our friends at the Practical Farmers of Iowa as Bob learns about a host of environmental stewardship support programs and activities they have planned for you this summer. PLUS he pulls back the curtain on how goats contribute to improving water quality as it relates to controlling noxious weeds AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
From the far NW corner of the State in Lyon County Bob broadcasts LIVE from Larchwood to honor Rick and crew with the official presentation led by Iowa Secretary of Ag Mike Naig. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND Tim Meyer with The Steffes Group drops by to provide his weekly land and equipment values update.
With an ambitious goal to raise $400,000 this year alone, and Bob and Andy are excited to return as show emcees' as they visit with our host Governor Reynolds, Secretary Naig, and Matt Deppe from the Iowa Cattlemen's Association along with show Co-Chairs Tanner Lawten and Casey Anderson. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis going into the 3 day holiday AND Beck's Southeast Iowa Agronomist Greg Shepard takes us out in the field as the crop continues to progress.
Which is a unique partnership between good Big Show Buddies Landus Cooperative and Des Moines Waterworks to plant corn and soybeans along the river in Waterworks park and showcasing the efforts those in agriculture are engaging in to improve water quality, so Landus CEO Matt Carstens and Water Works CEO Ted Korrigan join Bob and Andy to discuss the endeavor which just a few years ago most would have thought impossible. PLUS Garret Toay's expert market analysis on a big up day in the marketplace AND the Three Big Things You Need to know.
It's Andy Kaldenburg with Rose Acre Farms near Stuart, a very deserving winner and as Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Niag pointed out during the presentation, it's especially important to recognize the important work of Iowa's egg producers during such a difficult time for the industry. PLUS Wyffels' Randy Harding takes us out in the field AND Don Roose's expert market analysis!
Andy is out on the road today at the Firestone Tire plant on 2nd Ave in Des Moines! They are talking about the ag tire production and the operations at the plant as well as what makes Des Moines such an important part of their production. Pat McGonegle from the Iowa Pork Producers also joins the show to talk about some thank you events they’re hosting for Tyson team members after the grind of COVID-19 supply chain struggles.
As the triple digit heat at planting is doing some weird things, including emergence after 4 days creating tighter weed control options, so good Big Show Buddy Zac Trower from Syngenta walks us through some different options and takes a look at possible replant conditions from early planted beans in wetter soils. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Andy headed out to the field to ride with Noah Coppess in Cedar County as he plants no-till beans into corn stalks on a Hertz Farm Management farm after what has been a very compressed planting season. PLUS Hertz Agronomist Allison Bishop shows us some things to be scouting for as it relates to planter performance AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
At Cedar Rapids Prairie, where they are currently building a $2.25 million dollar ag building and developing 155 acres just to the North of the high school, which is just South of the city of Cedar Rapids, so Andy caught up with members Zoey Skriver and Sara Rose for an update and to learn why they are loving their time in FFA. PLUS Liz Colby from Practical Farmers of Iowa drops by to preview a series of learning opportunities they are offering AND Garret Toay's expert market analysis as the markets crash and burn.
As Governor Reynolds signs the Biofuels Access Bill into law, which will expand markets for farmers and also lower gas prices for all Iowans substantially so Monte Shaw with the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association stops by the celebrate with Bob and Andy. PLUS DMACC's Travis Laughtner wraps up planting at the Big Show Corn Cam plot at DMACC with our friends at Channel Seeds AND Al Kluis' expert market analysis on a big movement day in soybeans.
Certainly a worldwide pandemic has a way of making things last longer, along with several other factors, so when ground is finally broken it's worth celebrating and Andy stopped by the Jackson County Fairgrounds to congratulate the Together We Build folks on a significant milestone in their long-lasting efforts. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis on a mostly limit-up day in the markets AND you must hear what Iowa Soybean Association's Grant Kimberly tells Bob and Andy about oil demand and it's potential impact in the marketplace for years to come.
Since President Biden has announced incentives to try to increase the world food supply, ISU Agronomist Mark Licht joins Bob and Andy to explain why the Southern US will most likely see more of this practice. PLUS Don Roose's real-time analysis of the USDA's WASDE report which has sent markets skyrocketing higher AND Beck's Southeast Iowa Agronomist Greg Shephard takes us out in the field during planting season.
Andy is live with grower David Swaile using the 4 R's - Right Place, Right Rate, Right Time and Right Source - to help maintain clean water on his farm.
In the 12pm hour, Katie McCollough, the Mayor of West Liberty, talks about the Tractorcade coming through in June, Neil Hamilton , Drake Univ. Ag Law Director and author on his new book "The Land Remains", and market analyst Brian Hoops
Across much of the State of Iowa, save for parts of Central and North Central Iowa where an inch plus of rain fell yesterday, so Champion Seeds Agronomist Brandon Hulme takes us out in the field to balance soil conditions with the need to get the crop planted in a timely fashion. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis on a weak day in the marketplace AND Tim Meyer with The Steffes Group provides his weekly land and equipment values update!
Bob heads to Prole, IA to chat with our latest Iowa Farm Bureau Renew Rural Iowa Award winners - Aronson Woodworks.
Believe it or not, although it's still the slowest planting season since 2013 according to USDA. We go out in the field with Iowa Corn's Kelly Nieuwenhuis as he is one who has done some planting, PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
It's the 13th year of our pursuit to find the best burger in the State of Iowa with our friends at the Iowa Cattlemen's Association and Iowa Beef Industry Council, and as always it's one of our favorite days when we find a winner and Bob gets to broadcast live from the champion resturant! PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
We reveal the location as Bob broadcast's LIVE from the winning location to kick off May Beef Month with our friends at the Iowa Cattlemen's Association and Iowa Beef Industry Council. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis as grains and oilseeds take a hit in the marketplace AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Get your nuts, get your bolts, because we are talking everything nuts and bolts today on The Big Show.
Today, we have Monte Shaw talking about the Biofuel Access Bill. Then we have Al Kluis join us to talk markets. Next, Jim Gillespie joins us to talk water and soil conservation week. Then, Jim Sutter joins the show to talk about our exportation of soybeans to China. Lastly, Spencer Chase joins the show to talk markets and Al Kluis returns for the final word.
Today we have Anna Haester talking about the best burger in Iowa contest. Then we have Don Roose talking about markets. Also we check in with Bob Quinn talking about the history for Grayhound racing in Iowa. Lastly we talk with Rob Ewold and Don Roose gets the final word.
Spencer Chase from Agri-Pulse brings us our weekly word from Washington and Jamey Kohake has market analysis as livestock futures are sharply lower.
It's the Chinese Ambassador to the US, Ambassador Qin Gang, who toured the world food prize and Bob caught up with him while he was visiting the farm of 5th generation family farmer Rick Kimberly and 6th generation family farmer Grant Kimberly North of Des Moines, and you have to hear their message to the Ambassador. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
With some sun and warmer temps today, good Big Show Buddy ISU's Meaghan Anderson joins Bob and Andy to take a look at the key soil temps and offers some order of operations guidance as the window for planting is starting to shrink. PLUS Austin Schroeder's expert market analysis from Brugler Marketing and Management AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Clean Water in Iowa Starts Here, wherever here is, and today it was near Radcliff on Heath Stolee's farm to check in on one of our first Clean Water Wednesday projects, his 16 acre CREP wetland that is now full. Sean McMahon with the Iowa Agricultural Water Alliance also dropped by to inform Bob and Andy of a big announcement, we have secured an additional $7 million dollars in funding from USDA-NRCS to expand wetland construction across Iowa. PLUS Doug Pooch from Wyffels provides our planting season update (or lack there-of given mother nature's lack of cooperation" AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
As Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig joins Bob and Andy to address the industry, it's been almost two weeks since we had a new case in Iowa and you must hear what he has to say about when supplies may pick back up. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis as we break the $8 mark for corn for the first time in a decade AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Andy Petersen hosts this second hour of The Big Show on Good Friday and talks with Dave Sommers, the GM of the Cedar County COOP about spring planting, Mike Valley, and commodity analysis with Don Roose.
Andy Petersen hosts the Good Friday edition of The Big Show and talks with Matt Carson of Landus Coop about supply chain issues, the latest news from Washington with Spencer Chase with Agri-Pulse, and Spring planting weather with Meteorologist Ryan Martin
Which always makes marketers a bit nervous since the rest of the world will trade, although our market expert Garret Toay says some of that potential disruption may be less severe this time around given the cold spring and lack of planting progress, and you must hear his take on recent contract highs in new crop corn. PLUS a prediction of a doubling of hay prices you have to hear explained, AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Amid an outbreak of the deadly Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Iowa and the US, which so far has resulted in the depopulation of over 24 million birds, Iowa Poultry Association and Iowa Egg Council CEO Kevin Stiles joins Andy and say she's proud of poultry producers for actions to prevent the spread as this could be so much worse, and reassure customers the egg industry will emerge stronger than ever. PLUS Brian Hoops' expert market analysis as the weather remains non-conducive to planter AND it's a Wyffels Wednesday with their wonderful Agronomist Eric Wilson.
As Central City-Springville FFA'ers Ethan Hosek, Emily Andersen, Landon Stolte, Brooke Kearney, and Lexi Hennick have qualified to compete along with hundreds of other kids at the Leadership Conference so they stop by to see Andy with a preview. Bob and Andy will broadcast live on both Monday and Tuesday from the Convention, courtesy of our friends at the Iowa Soybean Association, Driven to Deliver for the future of food and agriculture. That’s why ISA is proud to be a Gold Standard partner of the Iowa FFA Foundation. This partnership supports numerous programs and career development opportunities. They include oilseed and natural resources and environmental sciences proficiency projects and hands-on learning offerings for the nearly 16,000 student members who are part of the almost 250 Iowa FFA chapters located across Iowa. PLUS Bob broadcasts LIVE from Cole the Cornstar's farm as our friends at Titan Tire put some new tires on in prep for plant 2022 AND Don Roose's expert market analysis as the WASDE report turns out to be neutral to bullish in the marketplace.
So much of it is weather dependent, yet commodities expert Al Kluis joins Bob and Andy to look at his charts and offer a few predictions based upon market movements and historical trends that you need to hear. PLUS ISU's Meaghan Anderson takes us out in the field ahead of planting AND Jeff Longnecker describes the challenges in acquiring fertilizer from a local retailer's perspective.
On Bill and Tim Couser's farm as Bob goes back to celebrate the success of one of the first Clean Water projects we put in a couple years back at the start of the Clean Water in Iowa Starts Here tour with our friends at Hands on Excavating. PLUS Brian Hoops expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Good question, so Bob and Andy asked it of ISU Ag Economist Dr. Chad Hart, and you have to hear his crystal ball answer on that as well as potential egg shortages around Easter. PLUS Ag West's Paul Mussman offers his expert commodity advice as we are at contract highs in new crop corn AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
After 4 more cases in Iowa over the weekend brings the total number of birds affected to 13 million plus, Secretary of Ag Mike Naig sits down with Bob and Andy to discuss efforts to prevent the spread, answer some commonly asked questions, and address concerns over egg supply ahead of the Easter holiday. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis after a large corn export sale to China AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
As Bob travels to Lake City, Iowa with our friends at the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig to honor an extremely deserving man, Dwight Dial. PLUS Don Roose's real time analysis of the brand new, and somewhat surprising, USDA Prospective Planting and Quarterly Grain Stocks report AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Along with congratulating John Glen and company on their many successes, Bob and Andy hear from the folks representing one of the original clean water-focused entities in Iowa. PLUS Brian Hoops expert market analysis on a very volatile day in the marketplace AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Along with the resulting actions with good Big Show Buddy Mark Storr from BASF, who joins Bob and Andy to explain stand counts, fertilizer applications and has a key insecticide reminder you must hear. PLUS USDA's Iowa Rural Development Director Theresa Greenfield announces as extension one certain grant deadlines for small rural meat processors AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis!
According to good Big Show Buddy Lance Lillibridge, President of the Iowa Corn Growers Association who made the announcement with Bob and Andy while also discussing the urgency that's building as the legislative session draws to a close on getting the Biofuels Access Bill moving again. PLUS transportation guru Mike Steenhoek from the Soy Transportation Coalition provides on update on the pop-up container areas opening up at West Coast ports AND Don Roose's expert market analysis.
Of course, we celebrate agriculture each and ever day here but today offers a special occasion to say thanks to our hardworking producers and shine the spotlight on a couple of the next generation of agriculturalists as Lydia Johnson reports for Bob and Andy from a special event on ISU's campus. PLUS Paul Mussman's expert market analysis from AgWest Commodities AND Logan Romains from Syngenta offers perspective on the fungicide application decision.
Over the weekend, one in a commercial layer flock in Buena Vista County, which is the second confirmed case there, and another in a backyard flock in Warren County so Sec of Ag Mike Naig joins Bob and Andy to address the expanding outbreak in the state and you must hear his latest guidance. PLUS ISU's outstanding field Agronomist Angie Reick-Hinz takes us out in the field in North Central Iowa AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis!
As our 13th annual search for the best burger in Iowa continues with our friends at the Iowa Beef Council and Iowa Cattlemen's Association! You votes are in and have been tallied, and Rochelle Gillman and Kylie Peterson join Bob and Andy to reveal the finalists. PLUS Alan Brugler's expert market analysis AND Spencer Chase's Word from Washington.
Good question, so Bob and Andy asked it of good Big Show Buddy Dennis Todey, Director of the USDA's Midwest Climate Hub, and you have to hear his response given today's Midwest Drought Monitor shows 83 percent of the state in some form of drought. PLUS Congresswoman Ashley Hinson provides an update on the effort to obtain the waiver for E-15 sales year-round AND Brian Hoops expert market analysis.
Including turning corn stover into gasoline - yes hydrocarbons, not alcohol - and mixing corn stover with pig manure to form a more comprehensive fertilizer product are a couple of the latest innovations Bob hears about as he broadcasts LIVE from the campus of Iowa State University. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis AND Syngenta's Zach Trower takes us out in the field now that we are less than a month away from planting season in the Midwest.
With our friends from Syngenta, who also happen to be the only major manufacturer with a production plant in the Midwest. It's less than a day's drive for most of us in Omaha, so Plant Manager Jake Kite, Production Manager Sarah Beigh and Fungicide Manager Devin Jensen take us on a radio tour and explain to you when they have virtually no concerns about availability of these essential products for your needs this upcoming growing season. PLUS Senator Ernst drops by with an update on the effort to replace Russian oil with homegrown biofuels AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
With good Big Show buddy Mike Geiger, VP of Ag Lending at Country Bank in Sigourney and the Chair of the Iowa Bankers Association Ag Council, who says overall financial statements are strong yet you need to hear his advice on a couple of concerning trends. PLUS ISU's Dr. Greg Tylka reminds us what we should be doing to combat soybean cyst nematodes AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.
As Bob brings Commodity Classic home to you through your radio, including conversations about the latest carbon programs, pollinator habitat and technology in the seed bag you can't afford to miss. PLUS updated forecasts for South America which affect the marketplace AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Where transportation, input prices, carbon credits and the latest hot tips to improve your yield are all eagerly discussed and Bob is at the center of it all, courtesy of your Iowa Soybean Farmer and funded by the soybean check-off. PLUS Garret Toay's expert market analysis on a bit of a rebound day in the marketplace AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig joins Bob and Andy to make the announcement and provide a bit of a road map as far as what happens now and what producers need to be doing for preventative measures given that the migratory season is just beginning. PLUS good Big Show Buddy Dennis Todey from the USDA's Midwest Climate Hub at ISU recaps the wild weather weekend and you have to hear how cold it's going to get after more snow on Thursday AND Jamey Kohake's expert market anlysis!
As we combine profit-taking, uncertainty over the on-going war in Ukraine, diminishing supplies out of South American and more export sales into a trading day, so market expert Alan Brugler from Brugler Marketing and Management joins Bob and Andy to sort it all out. PLUS our Word From Washington with Agri-Pulse's Spencer Chase AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
With ISU extension agronomist Mike Witt, who joins Bob and Andy to remind producers to have a back-up plan as re-imagining weed control programs on the fly generally leads to bad outcomes. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis as the wheat and corn markets have gone nuts again AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Secretary of Ag Mike Naig joins Bob and Andy from Mexico where he is leading a trade mission, on his birthday no less, to announce confirmation of the case in a back yard flock in Pottawattamie County and encourage all producers to be on high alert for signs of sick birds and strict adherence to all biosecurity protocols. PLUS Bob is live with Brian Waddingham from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers at their "Farming for the Future" seminar at the Oceola County Fairground AND Brian Hoops' expert market analysis!
With our friends at Iowa Farm Bureau, as business development manager Amanda Van Steenwyk joins The Big Show to discuss a couple of upcoming important programs she has put together to continue strengthening rural Iowa. PLUS DMACC's Travis Laughtner previews the next growing season under our Central Iowa Corn Cam AND Don Roose's expert market analysis on another wild day in the commodity markets.
As we continue to hear about shipping concerns in the Black Sea Region with the battle between Ukraine and Russia, good Big Show Buddy Dan Dunsburgan, who manages the Grinnell location for Key Coop, says the good news is the US has all the fertilizer it will need in stock for the upcoming growing season and you have to hear what he says about herbicide. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Halfway through the nominating process, Kylie Peterson from the Iowa Beef Industry Council hops aboard The Big Show to tell us nominations are strong this year so you if you want your favorite place to be in the top 10 and qualify for a visit from the secret panel of judges you need to keep working at it. PLUS Brian Hoops' expert market analysis as the markets crash and burn AND Golden Harvest's Andy Ackley tells Bob and Andy now is the time to get the right seed matched up with the right acre in your unique operation.
On a day where the soybean market has a trading range of over a dollar a bushel, expert Don Roose joins Bob and Andy to dig into the basics of what is leading to such volatility. PLUS Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announces an investigation into high fertilizer prices on The Big Show AND Iowa 4-H Foundation Executive Director Emily Severaid previews their fantastic Legacy Awards banquet on Friday night.
With some legislative support, and Iowa State Dairy Association Executive Director Mitch Schulte joins Bob and Andy to provide some details on a bill that's still alive which would help automate farms and teach more producers how to make some of these high quality dairy products locally. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis on another big up day in the markets AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
After record production last summer, good Big Show Buddy Dale Leslein at Dyersville Sale Company joins Bob and Andy to look into the marketplace as they are expanding hours to handle the extra product, and you have to hear his market projections. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert commodity market analysis as they are through the roof again AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
It is with great sadness we report the passing of longtime Iowa Ag Broadcaster Jerry Passer at the age of 78. Andy takes a look back at Jerry's life and career and along with some help from our friends at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting we are able to listen in to recordings of Jerry himself recounting his favorite memories from his storied career. Off the air, Jerry was a personable guy who never knew a stranger. He was kind and giving and did his best to help when he could, and his contributions to the Ag industry in the Midwest can not be overstated.
They say it's truly a global marketplace and nowhere is the hard work many of the commodity organizations have done to open some of those markets to US and Iowa producers more evident than with this sale, so Iowa Soybean Association CEO Kirk Leeds joins Andy to explain how this came about and how it helps Iowa Agriculture. PLUS Tim Meyer's weekly ag equipment and land values update from The Steffes Group AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
With 3 states now having cases confirmed in domestic flocks (Kentucky, Virginia Indiana), Iowa's Secretary of Agriculture and good Big Show Buddy Mike Naig joins Bob and Andy to discuss lessons learned during the outbreak here in 2015 and offer a reminder of best practices to avoid a repeat. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis as grains and oilseeds finish the week strong AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Would be the result of the Biofuels Access bill if it passes the Iowa Senate, and that's one of the messages we are hearing during our exclusive coverage of Biodiesel Day on the Hill. Iowa Biodiesel Board Chair Brad Wilson joins The Big Show to explain how these homegrown, low-carbon fuels are even making their way out to California and CEO Grant Kimberly explains the key upgrades to the legislation this year from the one which failed a year ago. PLUS Paul Mussman's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
As your representatives on the Iowa Biodiesel Board are at the Statehouse today visiting with your local elected representatives about the benefits of the Biofuels Access Bill, which CEO and good Big Show Buddy Grant Kimberly says will result in lower fuel prices in Iowa. PLUS soybean farmer Dave Walton adds that the legislation would benefit producers with higher demand AND Ag West's Paul Mussman provides our expert market analysis!
It's the 13th year we've partnered with the Iowa Cattlemen's Association and the Iowa Beef Industry Council to find the best 100 percent beef burger in the state of Iowa, and today Kylie Peterson and Anna Haestert join Bob LIVE at the Winter Beef Expo at the Iowa State Fairgrounds for the kick-off. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
To clean up some projects he has put off and start to get ready for spring, and he's joined by Interstate 35 FFA Instructor Katie Klingensmith. PLUS Brian Hoops' expert market analysis as we see some recovery in the marketplace AND the Three Big Things You Need to know.
So Iowa's FSA director Matt Russell joins Bob and Andy to remind you of some upcoming deadlines, including ARC/PLC, CRP and also offers a sneak peek of an upcoming announcement about crop insurance premium reductions if you are planting cover crops. PLUS Austin Schroeder's expert market analysis on a wild day in the marketplace AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
With Becks Hybrids regional agronomist Jon Skinner after their Insight Meetings identified five key areas including planter set-up and you'll want to hear about what product to add in to your fungicide application. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis in real time as the WASDE report is released AND the Three Big Things You Need to know.
As they give final approval to an agreement with IDALS and several surrounding watershed districts, which good Big Show Buddy Mike Kuntz, Utilities Environment Manager for the City of CR tells Bob and Andy that will allow for funding dozens of edge-of-field practices to improve the quality of drinking water for Cedar Rapidians. PLUS ISU's Rebecca Vittatoe has recommendations for helping target fertilizer applications given the high prices AND Garret Toay's expert market analysis.
Like all other ag commodities right now, no doubt, so Sarah Carlson from the Practical Farmers of Iowa joins The Big Show to preview their upcoming conference with details on unique incentives they have for growing cover crop seed and other small grains. PLUS Garret Toay's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Which depends on a couple of things, according to good Big Show Buddy Steve Johnson who provides his recommendation. PLUS Soy Transportation Council's Mike Steenhoek explains the new federal regulations going into effect today making it harder to get a license to drive a semi AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.
Even though NCBA now has officially opposed any mandates in the cash market, Iowa Cattlemen's Association President Bob Noble says they did get support for most of the Grassley-Fischer bill and will continue supporting it along with President Biden and Secretary Vilsack. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis as the bean market is exploding again AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Andy Petersen gives the 3 Big Things, talks with Spencer Chase and the Word from Washington, Sen. Joni Ernst calls RFS, Indo- Pacific trade, and Market Analyst Brian Hoops.
Andy Petersen talks with Denise Schwab about calving season, Andy gives the 3 Big Things, we talk with Ryan Bullerman about tax recommendations, and market analyst Brian Hoops.
Bob and Andy are at the Iowa Ag Expo, and also talk with Aaron Saeugling of Iowa State Extension
For the milestone 25th Annual WHO Radio Great Iowa Tractor Ride as Bob broadcasts live from a special reveal party at the Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant with host city, hotel and route details. PLUS you must hear Al Kluis' expert market analysis as nearby corn and beans both set new contract highs AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
To Mike and Michelle Ehlers from Buena Vista County at Iowa Pork Congress. Secretary of Ag Mike Naig is on hand to make the formal presentation with Brian Waddingham from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and Alex Frazier from Frazier Nursery. PLUS a big day in the soybean markets so you have to hear Brian Hoops' expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
As Brick Gentry's Eldon McAfee joins Bob and Andy to explain a couple of recent court cases ending in favor of Iowa's updated Ag Gag law, which is encouraging, and you must hear what he has to say about some recent DNR inspections going on the countryside. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Great question, so we ask it of Iowa Renewable Fuels Director Monte Shaw ahead of next week's Renewable Fuels Summit at Prairie Meadows. PLUS Austin Brugler's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
As the Grassley/Fischer bill in the senate appears to be looking for traction, University of Nebraska Beef Economist Elliot Dennis joins The Big Show to offer a fresh perspective the impact he believes the measure would create. PLUS Garret Toay's expert market analysis, Iowa Pork's Dal Grooms previews the return of Iowa Pork Congress next week AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
We celebrate the wonderful 64 year broadcasting career and pay tribute to the great Lee Kline as we received the sad news he has passed away at age 91 by listening to some of our favorite stories he ever shared about himeself, his childhood, his family, and his long lasting legacy.
As the cold weather and precipitation does impact how these modern facilities operate, requiring extra care and attention. ISU's outstanding field agronomist in NW Iowa Joel DeJong joins The Big Show to discuss what he learned during the 2021 growing season that he's presenting on the winter meeting circuit. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Bob Quinn chats with the folks from this month's Iowa Farm Bureau Renew Rural Iowa Award winners: Hawkeye Molding in Roland and Albia, IA!
As longtime Iowa Governor and retired Ambassador to China Terry Branstad drops by to explain a letter he is sending to landowners along the proposed route and why he is supporting the project. PLUS Brian Hoops expert market analysis as it appears some wheat has been damaged by recent storms and that could mean big things for the corn and soybean market, AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
As Bob broadcasts live from the Iowa Cattlemen's Association Annual Leadership Summit and visits with CEO Matt Deppe for a status update on the cattle market price discovery and transparency efforts as well as locally produced labeling efforts. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis AND the we unveil the NCGA corn yield contest results.
As Bob accidentally catches his propane space heater on fire when there is too much dust collected on the fan, so it's off to Fleet Farm for a new one. Plus Andy has the inside scoup for you on ISU's Land Values survey you must hear as there is a big jump AND Garret Toay's expert market analysis.
After it looked at the end of last week and early this week like the bottom may be falling out, we're back up close to recent highs in corn and mid-range or so in the beans, so Bob and Andy ask Midwest Market Solutions' Brian Hoops what's up (literally!) with that. PLUS Kurt Curry from Brevant Seeds has some insight into combatting tar spot next season AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
It's much more than just picking a few seed varieties from a few different companies these days, so good Big Show buddy Eric Solberg, product agronomist for Hoegemeyer Hybrids, takes Andy out in the field to go over how root worm resistance, hybrid selection and more impacts the seed choice. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis AND our friends at Verdesian provide details on how you can make this expensive fertilizer go farther.
So Ryan Green from DeKalb/Asgrow takes us out in the field to see what will problems need to be addressed like corn root worm and tar spot for the upcoming growing season. PLUS Tim Meyer with The Steffes Group provides his weekly land and equipment market update AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.
For producers looking to sell as end users are doing some buying, and you have to hear what market expert Al Kluis has to say about if we have seen the harvest lows in corn and beans. PLUS good Big Show Buddy Mitch Schulte from the Midwest Dairy Association takes a look at the state of the dairy industry ahead of their annual meeting coming up AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
With Michael Fritch and Ruth McCabe staying very busy, and they point to the noticable increase in cover crop acreage and the number of acres covered by their Hagie/Montag cover crop seeder. PLUS Wyffels Hybrids' Randy Harding takes us out in the field AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
As USDA surprised everyone by lowering the soybean production estimated yield, and one of the best market analysts in the business Don Roose with US Commodities joins Bob and Andy to discuss the longer-term ramifications of today's numbers. PLUS BREAKING NEWS on a compromise in the cattle market reform debate AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
As they have made a large, unique investment in making sure the 1.2 million gallons of water they use per day is cleaner when it leaves the plant than when it comes out. They also have the help of our friends at the Iowa DNR as Director Kayla Lyon joins The Big Show to reveal how they are working side by side with agribusinesses like Tyson to make sure every single Iowa citizen has access to high quality, sustainable drinking water.
As the EPA has denied one from 2019, and AgriPulse's Spencer Chase joins Bob and Andy for our Word From Washington where he says it could be signaling a change in how the rest of the pending SRE's will be handled. PLUS Alan Brugler's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
With the rains this fall, and new ISU Extension Area Argonomist for NW Iowa Gentry Sorensen joins The Big Show to provide a harvest update despite all the rain. PLUS Garret Toay's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
At the American Water Works Association Iowa Annual Convention in Cedar Rapids as John Dunn with the City of Ames joins Andy to discuss how water utility partnerships upstream allow them to provide high quality drinking water to their customers. PLUS our host, Cedar Rapids Watershed Coordinator Mary Beth Stevensen has some exciting news to share for the upcoming growing season AND Bob chimes in with more reports from opening day of the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.
On a Clean Water Wednesday in Cedar Rapids at the American Water Works Association Iowa Chapter annual conference, where Utilities Director Roy Hesemann, Mayor Brad Hart and others join Andy to close the loop on how essential their engagement with farmers up-stream has been to the core mission of the AWWA which is to provide and promote quality drinking water for all. PLUS Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig calls to chat with Andy about how this rural-urban engagement helps the Voluntary Nutrient Reduction Strategy AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
With the supply shortages of typical capital improvement purchases for deductions like tractors and implements, good Big Show Buddy Ryan Bullerman from Hacker Nelson offers some alternatives and says to start planning now. PLUS Bob Quinn at the 94th Annual National FFA Convention and Expo AND Brian Hoops expert market analysis.
On the streets of downtown Indianapolis, as the only Iowa member of the National FFA Choir, Zayden Reffitt from the Boyden Valley FFA joins Andy with some great experiences so far and he even sings his solo from today's performance LIVE. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis AND Brian Hora provides results from some of their Continuum Ag innovative soil health cropping trials.
With our friends at Truterra, who have exciting and innovative projects going all across the state you must hear about and may even benefit from. PLUS Sue Martin's expert market analysis on a big up day in soybeans AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
We sure enjoyed expanding our Corn Cam/Crop Cam network this year into the Eastern side of Iowa, but the original site is at the DMACC Farm near Adel and harvest day is always a special day on The Big Show. Michael King, Travis Lautner and DMACC students are on hand as are representatives from Champion Seed to look at yields, which were ranging from 245-250 at around 16 percent moisture, and you have to hear what pushed their yield results this year. PLUS Brian Hoops expert market commentary AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
From the Iowa Department of Ag, so good Big Show Buddy Mike Naig joins Bob and Andy to announce the details and provide some ideas that producers consider as we work to strengthen the local food supply chains. PLUS ISU's Mike Witt delivers some yield results as harvest continue AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.
Yet none is in the forecast for the next couple weeks and USDA's Midwest Climate Hub chief Dennis Today joins Bob and Andy to explain why, and also you may be surprised to find out a couple benefits of the end of the growing season. PLUS Garret Toay's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
In some cases, yes, says good Big Show Buddy Meaghan Anderson, ISU's outstanding field agronomist in Central Iowa, and you have to hear what she tells Bob and Andy are the primary reasons. PLUS Wyffels District Sales Manager Blake Bradford is impressed with yield results AND Brian Hoops expert market analysis.
Of course, we celebrate farmers every day on The Big Show yet today is extra special and it's October WASDE report day so one of the best market analysts in the business Don Roose joins Bob and Andy to break down the bearish report. PLUS ISU's Allison Robertson takes us out in the field with some up-to-the-minute breaking news about black mold being found AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Thanks in part to our friends at WW Homestead Dairy in Waukon, and the co-proprietor and good Big Show Buddy Tom Weighner joins The Big Show to announce a new cheese curd flavor, of which part of the proceeds from every bag sold during our round up campaign at Fareway stores will go to plant Trees, and Tom has a couple new awards to celebrate as well. PLUS Emily Severaid asks you to help Iowa youth on Iowa 4-H Giving Day AND Ag West's Paul Mussman provides his expert market analysis.
Bob is presenting Dan Potter of Great River Maple in Garnavillo, Iowa with the Iowa Farm Bureau Renew Rural Iowa Award!
Which is something we learned after 2012 the hard way, when there was record nitrate run-off, so Dr. Michael Castellano from Iowa State joins Bob and Andy to offer guidance on how to keep perhaps keep that nitrogen around for our next cropping season. PLUS Sean McMahon from the Iowa Ag Water Alliance offers cover cropping partnership funding and Paige Frautschy with The Nature Conservancy provides nitrogen management tools, AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.
With our friends at Montag Manufacturing, as Anthony joins The Big Show to explain how they are making it easier than ever to plant cover crops, which are proven to, among other things, reduce run-off by 30 percent. PLUS the Realtors Land Values Institute Iowa Chapter releases the results of their semi-annual Land Trends and Values Survey showing a big jump AND corn a beans find some strength in the marketplace ahead of tomorrow's big USDA report.
As yields increase and the weather windows for harvest continue to get smaller, Governor Kim Reynolds has once again provided some relief to Iowa farmers with the Harvest Weight Proclamation, and ICGA President Lance Lillibridge joins Bob and Andy to explain what it all means.
Presented exclusively by our friends at the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers, and on top of that Lisa is celebrating retirement after 21 years at a local bank and a local Ag Group honoring the family with a Lifetime in Ag Achievement Award so it was quite the day. Secretary of Ag Mike Naig was on hand for all of it, and of course joins The Big Show to offer congratulations as well as a crop progress report from his trip to LeMars AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Near Gilmore City on one of the oldest ISU Research Farms, where Matt Helmers says a lot of our modern edge of field practices and stewardship techniques were originally researched and designed. PLUS Rebecca Vittatoe previews a field day they have coming up AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
With the warm weather, things are changing in a hurry so ISU's outstanding Field Agronomist Meaghan Anderson takes us out in the field to talk over some stock rot and dry-down issues. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis as the markets continue to slide AND Tim Meyer's weekly land and equipment values update.
Take a trip down memory lane with the best of the Big show's coverage of the Iowa State Fair 2021! Hear our interviews with Craig Hill and Mike Naig from Farm Bureau Park, Chuckie from Chuckie's Tenderloins AND US Senator Chuck Grassley, US Representatives Cindy Axne and Ashley Hinson, Tyler Richton from the Governor's Charity Steer Show and his rendition of Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA", Dave Nelson from the return of Tractor Pulls at the Fair, FFA students with their restored tractors, Sailors from the U.S.S. Iowa Submarine, Retired I-35 FFA Instructor Denny Meggers as we present him with a $900 donation to their chapter, Mike Kinley from Mid-Iowa Co-op, and Elizabeth Burns-Thompson and Matt Vining from Navigator CO2!
Listen back to our coverage of The Governor's Charity Steer Show on August 14th from the Pavilion at the Iowa State Fairgrounds!
Who are in the egg business, producing almost 19,000 cage free eggs per day and shipping them to California which is fascinating and Bob is joined by Brian Waddingham with Presenting Sponsor the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and Deputy Ag Secretary Julie Kenney to make the award presentation. PLUS we mark the one year-anniversary of the worst thunderstorm any of us have ever lived through, that devastating Derecho, AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Including some of those 16 countries classified as being in extreme drought, and ISU Agronomist Aaron Saeugling in SW Iowa joins The Big Show to warn that we are entering a critical time for soybeans. PLUS Tim Meyer's weekly land and equipment auction AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.
After this week's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, titled "Beefing Up Competition in the Cattle Markets", and featuring testimony from good Big Show Buddy Jon Schaben, did we make any progress? Agri-Pulse's Spencer Chase, in our Word from Washington, says some but moving legislation is difficult right now and you have to hear when he believes the next step to be. PLUS Garret Toay's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
As last night's beneficial rains were contained basically to far Eastern Iowa along with parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin, and ISU's Mike Witt takes The Big Show out in the fields to explain some yield impacts he's seeing with the dry weather. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
With our friends at the Iowa Corn Growers Association as they hand out water to hot and thirsty fans, and engage in conversations about all of these on-farm practices taking place to help improve water quality as we are all in this together. PLUS Ben Gleason, Conservation Agronomist Dustin Brucker and local producers Dwight Dial and Mark Schleisman join Andy to share what specifically is happening in the countryside that is improving water quality for all Iowans AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis!
On Iowa's crops, as crop conditions ratings decline once again and ISU's Angie Reick-Hinz says the stressed plants are easy to see in many parts of Iowa. PLUS Brian Hoops' expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Good big show buddy Joyce Hoppes joins The Big Show to reveal a unique partnership with Hy-Vee to help increase the visibility of Fresh Ground Pork as it's popularity shot upward during the pandemic, and Kelsey Sutter provides a preview of the upcoming search for Iowa's Best Tenderloin. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Ahead of the Iowa State Fair here in a couple weeks, Bob sits down with Drew Mogler, Joyce Hoppes and Kelsey Sutter from the Iowa Pork Producers Association to talk all things pork, including the latest pandemic indemnity program from USDA, the Tenderloin Trail and a new partnership with Hy-Vee to increase sales of fresh ground pork. PLUS Tim Meyer's weekly land and equipment values update AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis on a wild day in the market place.
We love our county fairs on The Big Show and one of the marquis fairs in Iowa is the Great Jones County Fair & Food Fest in Monticello, so Andy heads back to his home county to share his experience with you as the excitement and enthusiasm of their return to a full schedule has the grounds buzzing. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
On the farm of Kelly Nieuwenhuis just south of Primgar, Iowa, who explains how these 4R Plus Practices have improved his yields along with producing measurable clean water results. PLUS the Three Big Things You Need to Know AND a quick preview of the Great Jones County Fair which starts today!
In fact, they just completed installation of a bioreactor and Public Works Director Jonathon Gano joins The Big Show to discuss plans for a saturated buffer project and more. PLUS Brian Hoops' expert market analysis on an up day in the market place AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
We are so thankful to see most County Fairs' return to full schedules of events and activities this year and the crowds are returning in a lot of cases in record numbers. Lydia Johnson joins The Big Show from the Polk County Fair and Andy previews one of the largest in Iowa, The Great Jones County Fair, which gets underway later this week. PLUS Tim Meyer with The Steffes Group provides his weekly land and equipment values update AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis as the market slip a little to start the week.
The Clean Water in Iowa Starts Here Tour is on the road at the Iowa State University BioCentury Research Farm with the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance Business Council and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig to discuss innovate research occurring that will benefit Iowa's farmers.
Well immediately, the good news is nothing, it's still for sale across the country but U.S. Rep Randy Feenstra joins The Big Show to offer an update on how long that will be the case after last week's negative court decision and you must hear why he says his newly-introduced legislation will bolster not only E-15 but renewable fuels in general. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis as the corn market is limit down AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Congratulations to Eric and Kate from Audubon County, very deserving winners and 4th generation farmers growing row crops and involved in pork production with our friends at the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig is on location with Bob to present the award, PLUS it's a much quieter market day AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Is actually not all that complicated, just another example of the creativity and ingenuity present in today's modern food, fuel and fiber industry as they turn those nitrates into a gas and release them into the atmosphere. Bob learns how that works and more during today's Clean Water Wednesday broadcast originating near Alleman along Four Mile Creek as Jacob Handsacker with Hands On Excavating works on project installation. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis after the USDA report sends the markets sharply higher AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
It's ICE Manufacturing in Oelwein and they have quite the story to tell, from starting in the middle of a pandemic to amazing growth and you have to hear how they've done it. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Bob is in Oelwein, Iowa presenting ICE Manufacturing with the is month's Renew rural Iowa Award courtesy of Iowa Farm Bureau! He highlights their expanding business and what it means to have a business like theirs in a town like Oelwein!
Andy Petersen and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig are in Donahue, Iowa in Scott County presenting the first Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award in eight months to John and Joan Maxwell at Cinnamon Ridge Farms! Opening the show, Tanner Lawton brings us an update on the Governor's Charity Steer Show as it returns to the Fairgrounds after a one year stint in Ames! Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group keeps us up to date on the land and equipment markets. And Jamie Kohake has grain and live stock market analysis with corn and soybeans sharply higher behind more scattered rainfall than expected.
Ashley Hinson joins The Big Show to and shares her reaction to the Supreme Court decision allowing the EPA to grant new extensions of small refinery exemptions, overturning the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals decision from January 2020. Hinson says, "farmers in Iowa are constantly under attack from the administration right now." Hinson also discusses the revisiting of WOTUS, as well as derecho relief efforts, and the lighter topic of county fairs in Iowa!
Andy is on site at the Linn County Fair as a part of Re-Tree Iowa! He is joined by Sawyer Brown lead singer Mark Miller, headlining tonight's concert, as well as Kiley Miller and Lisa Williams from Trees Forever, Allison O'Connell who is a participant in Trees Forever's Growing Futures program, Linn County Fair VP Jennifer Dunn, former Diamond V CEO Jeff Cannon, Mike Peiffer from Ag & Business Legal Strategies, and a presenter from the Central City/Springville FFA! In hour two, Ashley Hinson joins The Big Show to and shares her reaction to the Supreme Court decision allowing the EPA to grant new extensions of small refinery exemptions and says, "farmers in Iowa are constantly under attack from the administration right now." To close the show, Chad Tentinger talks about the new Cattlemen's Heritage facility that will have a 1,500 head/day capacity.
With many updates and new events added to schedules, Heidi Steffen with the Linn County Fair, one of the first in the state, joins The Big Show to celebrate the return of Iowa's county fairs this year and explain some of their unique events. PLUS Brian Hoops expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
With our friends at the Practical Farmers of Iowa, and Sarah Carlson joins The Big Show to explain how they are making it more and more practical for you to include cover crops into your operation. PLUS she details several groundbreaking clean water initiatives they are also involved with AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
With our friends at Practical Farmers of Iowa, who have a unique collaboration with Smithfield Foods to buy small grains produced in the spring for cover crop seed. PLUS we couldn't be more thrilled to see county fair season return across Iowa AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
According to the latest report from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Services Uppder Midwest Region, and ISU's Joel De Jong in Northwest Iowa tells Bob and Andy this weekend's rain was a nice reprieve but much more is needed. PLUS you have to hear what's flying around our Kirkwood Crop Cam Applied Research Plots AND Garret Toay's expert market analysis.
We are joined by Nicole Stecklein, Technical Agronomist for Dekalb and Asgrow, talks crop conditions, heat, and drought with us. Senator Joni Ernst tells us what is going on in Washington as she prepares to come back to Iowa. And Al Kluis is the bearer of bad news this afternoon with corn down the limit and beans down nearly a dollar by the end of the show.
Bob and Andy wrap up Tractor Ride 2021 talking with more riders including one who is 94years young! Also talking to our brunch caterers the Machine Shed! Dennis Todey talks about the forecast for next week including some decent chances for rainfall. And Don Roose tells us what's happening in the marketplace with corn up and down today, beans sharply lower.
bob and Andy are live again today from the WHO Great Iowa Tractor Ride at the Lake Red Rock lunch stop! Bob and Andy chat with some of today's riders as they pull in, as well as Iowa State's Megan Anderson about the condition of some of the crops they drove through today. Brian Hoops is our analyst today as grain markets move lower once again today.
Bob and Andy have their boots on the ground at Interstate 35 High School in Truro - the lunch stop for day one of the WHO Tractor Ride! The guys are talking with riders including Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Governor Kim Reynolds, and USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey as well as some of the FFA staff at I-35! We also get TIm Meyer on the phone line just a few hours ahead of their auction at Tractor Ride tonight! Jamie Kohake is our Monday market analyst with corn and soybeans sharply lower to start the week.
Bob is on location today being hosted by the Iowa Soybean Association at the board of directors meeting of Agriculture's Clean Water Alliance joined by ACWA President Brent Low, VP Dan Dix, Executive Director Roger Wolfe, and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig as they announce the ACWA's expansion to the entire state of Iowa. Andy is also on the road today in Waukon at WW Homestead Dairy to celebrate June Dairy Month with Tom Weighner.
From our friends at the Iowa Pork Producers Association, who join The Big Show LIVE at World Pork Expo at the State Fairgrounds to celebrate it's return with a $25,000 donation to the Iowa Department of Agriculture to support our clean water and environmental stewardship efforts. PLUS Don Roose's real time WASDE report analysis as the numbers are released to start The Big Show and the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Bob and Andy are on the ground for the final day of the WMT Tractorcade in Bellevue with riders and some of the law enforcement officer who help make it possible. They are also joined by Tom Weighner of WW Homestead Dairy talking about the Dairy Month! Jamie Kohake bring us details on the markets with soybeans lower and corn higher.
Bob and Andy are out at Day 2 of the WMT Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade with Mike Naig, Jim Grief, Lanny Simpson from Jackson County Fairgrounds, Scott, Ryan, and Renee from Titan Tire, ride organizer Matt Kenney, and a host of Tractorcaders! Brian Hoops wraps up a volatile day in the grain markets.
Bob and Andy are out along the WMT Tractorcade route near Clinton, Iowa enjoying the views of the countryside and the mighty Mississippi at 12 miles and hour! They are joined by Nate Larson and Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group ahead of the auction at the WHO TractorRide NEXT WEEK! Jamie Kohake wraps up the marketplace as corn and soybeans are amid another wild day, starting sharply higher in the overnight but falling to mixed at Big Show time.
Andy on site in Dyersville with our friends Nate Larson and Tim Meyer from The Steffes Group as they auction off some ageless iron! They talk about the used equipment market and the upcoming sale at the WHO Tractor Ride! Garrett Toay is along for the ride to analyze the grain and livestock marketplace as less rain in the Midwest forecast is pushing corn and soybeans well into the green. Spencer Chase updates us on the legislative happenings in Washington D.C. following the JBS cyber attack. Sarah Carlson from Practical Farmers of Iowa tells us about new discounts on crop insurance premiums for producers using cover crops!
Which is exactly what is happening on the Missouri River with the opening of a brand new terminal at First Coop, and good Big Show Buddy Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Council says he believes the capabilities of the Missouri for transportation are much better than it's reputation suggests. PLUS Brian Hoops expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Courtesy of our friends at Practical Farmers of Iowa and their partners, and there is now additional cost share money available from USDA that you have to hear about. PLUS the latest on the JBS hack AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
With our friends at Practical Farmers of Iowa as USDA announces additional cost share money, and we spotlight the great work Practical Farmers have been doing around ramping up necessary cover crop supplies and services. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis along with the latest on the JBS hack AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Friday night into Saturday morning, believe it or not, even though the mercury didn't show it being that cold crop damage is starting to show up so Bob and Andy deliver what you need to know during this information gathering stage. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis on a big up day in the marketplace AND Tim Meyer's weekly land and equipment values update from The Steffes Group.
Both of these iconic events in Iowa Agriculture are just around the corner, so Skip, Scott and Ryan from Titan Tire gather in The Big Show Garage to put the finishing touches on a couple items with supplies from Fleet Farm and enjoy lunch from Fareway. PLUS the Big Burger Battle between Iowa and New York rages on during National Hamburger Day AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Andy is on the road today in Black Hawk County as we announce a new Regional Conservation Partnership Project led by the City of Cedar Rapids - the Cedar River Source Water Partnership Project. Andy is joined by land owner Louis Beck, Cedar Rapids Watersheds & Source Water Coordinator Mary Beth Stevenson, Utilities Environmental Manager from the City of Cedar Rapids Mike Kuntz, Truterra VP Jason Weller, Sean McMahon from Iowa Ag Water Alliance, and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig!
As Bob and Andy find out from Syngenta's Zach Trower, who provides a real-time agronomy update which includes those weeds really taking off with the wetter and warmer conditions. PLUS Brian Hoops' expert market analysis as the markets take a huge nose-dive AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Or, more cost effective, thanks to our friends at the Practical Farmers of Iowa who join The Big Show to detail all of their efforts in support of this Clean Water in Iowa Starts here field practice. PLUS we are seeing strength in the marketplace following several down days AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Like Justin Rowe, who just opened Rowe's Meat Market this past weekend and he joins The Big Show to explain the tremendous response and why he took on the additional responsibility. PLUS Tim Meyer's land and equipment values update from The Steffes Group AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.
From our friends at the Interstate 35 FFA Chapter, who will be hosting us for lunch along the Great Iowa Tractor Ride so Bob gets a first-hand look at the plasma torch being used to construct the momentos. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis to wrap up the week AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Maybe a touch, but ISU's Paul Kassel says the recent rains were just in time and certainly weren't enough to replenish any supplies. PLUS the latest Midwest Drought Monitor is out so we have the latest updates AND Garret Toay's expert market analysis.
Today, our role is planting cover crops with our friends at Practical Farmers of Iowa who have a new cost share program available. PLUS, Sec. of Ag Mike Naig joins The Big Show to announce other clean water incentives AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
The Iowa Cattlemen's Association weighing in on that issue with a letter sent to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack calling for concurrent investigations, so Bob and Andy ask Iowa Senator Joni Ernst who says she's been pressing the Department of Justice to do the same and provide updates on findings. PLUS The Steffes Group's Nate Larson says time is running out to get your classic tractor consigned on our Great Iowa Tractor Ride auction AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
We go out in the field with BASF Technical Service Representative Mark Storr to talk about the progress of growth for Corn and soybeans with recent colder weather; but also rain and warmer weather upcoming. Jamie Kohake brings us up to date on the markets with mixed trade activity to open the week. And our weekly land and equipment value updatre comes from Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group!
As it's fish stocking day in the pond out back the Big Show Garage with our friends at Titan Tire, Fleet Farm and Fareway, and plans continue to be made for a big ageless iron auction on the first night of Tractor Ride. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis on a down day in the markets AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Is what Rebecca Osborn does daily in her Des Moines Christian Academy classroom, which she was recently honored for by the Iowa Ag Literacy Foundation so she joins Bob and Andy to explain her passion for ag education. PLUS Brian Hoops expert market analysis from Midwest Market Solutions as grains and oilseeds crash and burn AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
In which we hear from good Big Show buddies and leading Iowa producers Chris Gaesser, Roger Zylstra and others about their groundbreaking work with the Soil Health Partnership and how you can get involved. PLUS you have to hear about the work Ben Gleason is doing with the Iowa Corn Growers Association in support of your operation AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
It's always good to catch up with good Big Show Buddy Iowa Sec. of Ag Mike Naig after the latest planting progress reports shows most of Iowa's corn and 2/3 of Iowa's soybeans are in the ground, over 2 weeks ahead of the 5 year average. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis ahead of tomorrow's big report AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
So we asked one of our favorite Central Iowa Agronomists Meaghan Anderson, who says it's a combination of factors and you have to hear whether it's a serious concern. PLUS our weekly land and equipment values update from Tim Meyer at The Steffes Group AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Andy is at his alma mater, Kirkwood Community College, planting the new Crop Cam site with Stine Seeds, Verdesian Life Sciences, and Vision Ag. Also, Jamie Kohake wraps up the show, and the WEEK, with a look at markets.
He was hosted by good Big Show Buddy and Nevada farmer Bill Couser, who joins The Big Show to recap the roundtable discussion and his understanding of what all was accomplished. PLUS USDA NASS's Greg Thessen to unveil a couple of planting progress records which were set this past week AND expert market analysis on another big up day in the market place from Ag West CEO Paul Mussman.
Andy is out in the field today in Cedar County with host Kirk Anderson and Hertz Real Estate Services' Ryan Kay! Also on today's show, we talk with Muscatine Co. corn grower Logan Lyon, Taylor Purucker from Mosaic, and Al Kluis from Kluis Commodities!
It's another Clean Water Wednesday with Bob Quinn in Carroll County today with sponsor Practical Farmers of Iowa! Bob is joined by Sarah Carlson from the Practical Farmers of Iowa, land owner Ryan Tiefenthaler, and Ethan Thies from the Black Hawk Lake Water Quality Project. It's also Wyffels Wednesday with Carolyn Hetzel!
Alex Frazier from Frazier Nursery in Vinton, IA and DNR State Forester Jeff Goerndt join us to celebrate Arbor Day on The Big Show and talk about which tree might be right for you to plant. We talk to Mike Steenhoek from the Soy Transportation Coalition as Iowa is found in a new study to have the most structurally-deficient bridges in the nation. Spencer Chase brings us our word from Washington today as policies are in motion regarding agriculture. Don Roose is our market analyst today as we wrap up the month of April and move along with #Plant21!
Bob is joined by Mike Jackson for a field update from Mahaska County. Jeff Broin from Poet talks about the health of the Midwest ethanol industry and looks at a bill in the Iowa Statehouse. We get boot out in the field with John Long of Brevant. And Brian Hoops takes a look at the marketplace and how weather at home and in South America is swaying the markets.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announces the first phase of the Department of Agriculture's new project that includes 51 water quality initiatives in the Des Moines and Raccoon river watersheds! We are also joined by some of the people that are going to help make it happen: farmer Kurt Lehman, project manager from Polk County SWCD Tanner Puls, Sarah Anderson of USDA NRCS, Polk Co. Public Works water resources planner John Swanson, Keegan Kult from ADMC, and Jacob Handsacker of Hands on Excavating. It's also Wyffels Wednesday with Blake Ballard.
Bob is under the watchful eye of the DMACC Corn Cam with Travis Lautner, Michael King, and the gang at the Corn Cam site. He also chats with a few of the students in the Ag Business program at DMACC. Jamie Khoake is our market anaylst as corn and soybeans are making big double digit gains; nearby corn potentially on its way to $7 by week's end. Tim Meyer provides us our weekly land and equipment sale update from the Steffes Group.
So Wyffels Agronomist Doug Pooch drops by to give Bob some key indicators to use in order to decide when the time is right to begin planting and you have to hear his advice on planning for further down the line of the growing season. PLUS Garret Toay's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Today here is in Northwest Iowa, featuring good Big Show Buddy Sean McMahon and the Iowa Ag Water Alliance we we present the Watershed Coordinator of the Year Award to Colton Meyer and highlight all of the wonderful work he's doing year-around out on the countryside to continue his role in making Iowa's water quality higher than it's ever been. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis on a near-limit up move day in the grain and oilseed markets AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
With our friends at Quality Ag Service hosting the latest stop to discuss all the precision farming tools farmers are utilizing to target herbicide applications only where they are needed in the field. PLUS Brian Hoops' expert market analysis as grains and oilseeds take off again today AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Andy Petersen is live from the convention at HyVee Hall in Des Moines to hear about experiences with FFA, future plans for students, and perspectives of the events. He is also joined by Lee Hine to talk about some key legislation. And on an up day in the grain markets, Al Kluis tells us why.
At a new location this year, but after going virtual last year it's back to an in-person gathering this year in Des Moines, and it's so inspiring to hear about all the future plans from the future leaders of the food, fuel and fiber industry! Plus Tim Meyer with The Steffes Group provides his weekly land and equipment values update AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
We love honoring outstanding rural small business owners who remain on the cutting edge of their industries with our friends at Iowa Farm Bureau, and this month's winner is Mitchell Hora and Continuum Ag! PLUS Iowa Corn's Mindy Larsen-Poldberg asks you to call your representatives in support of the Iowa Biofuels Standard as it comes up for a vote next week AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know!
With our friends at Kubota and Champion Seeds as Bob heads down to Quinn Farms to smooth things out and plant more of a prairie mix, and you have to hear how easy this can be. PLUS Bill Havertape's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
With zero growing degree units in the forecast for the next week, ISU Extension Agronomist Aaron Saeugling says there's no benefit to pushing the envelope and planting due only to a date on a calendar, but you do have to hear his advice on when it may be wise to get going. PLUS Brian Hoops' expert market analysis as soybeans are running again today AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
So we can plant with confidence, as the calendar suggests it's almost time yet good Big Show Buddy Dennis Todey from USDA's Midwest Climate hub tells Bob and Andy patience may be required, and you have to hear when he's looking at a pattern shift to warmer weather. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Mike Witt from ISU Extension in West-Central Iowa brings us an update on soil temps and moisture in his area of the state and says they look ready to roll here soon. Don Roose provides us with market analysis om this turn around Tuesday after downward moving grain markets on Monday.
After a few nice days with great soil conditions, even though it was really early some seeds did get stuck in the ground but now, good Big Show Buddy Key Coop agronomist Ben Hollingshead provides a real-time agronomy update to Bob and Andy where he says the forecast is cooler and wetter and soil conditions just aren't fit. PLUS our weekly land and equipment values update from Tim Meyer at The Steffes Group AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.
Andy is joined in Van Horne at Nutrien Ag Solutions talking about re-treeing Iowa with the folks at Nutrien as well as the mayor of Van Horne, Martin Junge, Benton County Soil and Water Conservation, and former NASCAR driver, Ward Burton. Also on today’s show, Angie Rieck Hinz brings us a field update from North-Central Iowa. Also, IT’S WASDE DAY! Al Kluis has a look at the numbers.
Of course our efforts never stop! But the campaign continues in 2021; and to do so, Andy is in Des Moines County! The event focuses on cover crops, reduced tillage, nutrient management, and wetlands! He is joined by a great lineup of guests including Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Executive Director of Iowa Ag Water Alliance Sean McMahon, Iowa Corn Promotion Board director Wayne Humphreys, our host Ryan Heiniger, Soil Scientist Jason Steele from NRCS, and gets a Wisconsin perspective from farmer Tony Peirick!
As long as it doesn't interfere with primary crop yields would likely be one key factor and there are others yet Chris Gasser joins Bob and Andy to explain that's exactly what he has been trying with Bluegrass and you have to hear how that's going. PLUS Alan Brugler's expert market analysis AND The Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Bob and Andy are out with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers at the farm of Ben Olson in Benton County as part of the Coalition's windbreak replacement program. Bob and Andy are joined by Brian, Kent, and Gabby from CSIF, Rex Hoppes of the Iowa Beef Industry Council, and some local FFA students! Also on the show, Brian Hoops with a look at Tuesday commodity market activity!
Such as Hertz Farm Management and Hertz Real Estate Services, as they have won a Secretary's Ag Leader Award for Conservation from Iowa Secretary of Ag Mike Naig, so Randy Hertz joins The Big Show to offer advice on what key practices they have found to be most effective. PLUS Tim Meyer has a couple exciting record tractor sales prices you have to hear about in his weekly land and equipment values update from The Steffes Group AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
State Forester Jeff Gorendt drops by The Big Show Garage to discuss diverse species recommendations when it comes to responsible and sustainable tree planting, and you have to hear what kind of trees John Frazier with Frazier Nursery in Vinton is going to plant around The Big Show Garage. PLUS Titan Tires' Scott Sloan offers his recommendations on what new AgriEdge products will work best under certain conditions in preparation for #plant21 AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Congress is debating a $2 trillion investment over the next decade in infrastructure, so our transportation expert Mike Steenhoek from the Soy Transportation Coalition joins The Big Show to explain how this would unlock necessary maintenance and update work essential to our basic commodity transportation grid. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis on another wild day in the markets AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
It's wild to say the least, after USDA released their Quarterly Stocks and Planting Intentions Report showing the biggest market miss on acreages in over a decade and the markets exploded. Good Big Show Buddy Don Roose, the best in the business at real-time report analysis joins Bob and Andy to dive into the numbers and you have to hear his analysis ahead of expanded limit trading tomorrow. PLUS Nathan Anderson from Practical Farmers of Iowa provides cover crop termination/planting into recommendations AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
The first warmer days always bring with them the excitement and anticipation of what's to come in the fields this summer, and ISU's Meaghan Anderson joins Bob and Andy to emphasize patience and remind us to finalize all of our herbicide, fertilizer and planting plans before we jump out in the field. PLUS Paul Mussman's expert market analysis from Ag West Commodities AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
After Friday's big kick-off event with Governor Reynolds and Secretary Naig, Bob and Andy discuss the next steps in building a legacy for generations to come by replanting the over one million trees lost in that devastating derecho last August in a sustainable, responsible and timely manner now that conditions are fit. PLUS Tim Meyer's weekly land and equipment values update from The Steffes Group AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Andy is at Kirkwood Community College today kicking off the Re-Tree Iowa initiative after the devistating derecho seven months ago. Andy is joined by Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Kirkwood CC President Dr. Lori Sundberg, Dean of Agriculture Sciences Scott Ermer, Horticulture Instructor Bob Smith, and Kirkwood students! Jamie Kohake wraps up the show, and the week, with expert market analysis!
3 days a week to start, but Des Moines FFA Administrator Kevin Anderson says they hope to expand that soon, featuring all high quality locally-produced items, and you have to hear how this first-in-the-state concept came to life. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Bob chats with Dr. Cynthia Hoque about providing healthcare to all of rural Iowa and the Rural Family Medicine scholarships awarded by the Iowa Academy of Family Physicians Foundation and the Iowa Farm Bureau.
As a result of several recent storms, and ISU's Paul Kassel tells Bob and Andy his area of NW Iowa was one of the driest in the state but recent rainfall of 2 plus inches in helping. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
With who other than the first guy in Iowa Agriculture, good Big Show Buddy Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, who joins Bob and Andy to discuss the many ways most people don't realize agriculture impacts their daily life. PLUS National 4-H Council President and CEO Jennifer Sirangelo explains the decision to sell the National 4-H Conference Center in Washington, D.C. and you won't believe how staggering their COVID-19 losses have been, AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.
Of course, many of our raw agricultural goods are shipped via rail, so good Big Show Buddy Mike Steehnoek with the Soy Transportation council joins Bob and Andy to discuss how the Canadian Pacific merger with Kansas City Southern may impact the prices we receive. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
It's our 11th annual search for the best burger in Iowa, and Kylie Peterson with the Iowa Beef Industry Council joins Bob and Andy to exclusively reveal the Top 10, and you have to find out which of your favorite restaurants are advancing in the contest. PLUS Garret Toay's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
We are joined by Iowa Cattlemen's Association CEO, Matt Deppe, as he tells us that National Beef is investing $100 million to increase production size at the Tama plant. Bob is joined for a conversation with Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union Executive Director, Jean Berger, about the significance of girls athletics in the state, their long-standing partnership with Iowa Farm Bureau, and its HeadStrong program. Eric Ifft from Bayer gives us an update as we move closer to #Plant2021
After 3 years serving as USDA Secretary, Big Show Pioneer in Ag Award Winner Bill Northey has moved back in Iowa so we ask him about future plans. PLUS Joe Peiffer with Ag and Business Legal Strategies dives into decision making guidelines as 2021 cropping plans are finalized AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Might be a combination of luck and fortunate weather, according to producer Casey Westergard after he grew some last year, and you have to hear what they are planning to try this growing season. PLUS a bit change as the National 4-H Council is forced to sell their 60 year plus headquarters due to COVID-19 AND Don Roose's expert market analysis.
Our friends at the Iowa Pork Producers want to find that out, and Hannah Spurr joins Bob and Andy to go through some of the possibilities as they have narrowed it down to the Sweet 16 in their Pulled Pork Madness contest, and you can even vote to listen in to find out how. PLUS Spencer Chase with his Word From Washington with AgriPulse AND Alan Brugler's expert market analysis.
With all the talk about increasing commodity prices, and as usual grains and oilseeds dominating much of the conversation, the hog market is on fire and you have to hear why from market expert Alan Brugler. PLUS ISU Extension Field Agronomist Joel De Jong provides a commodity acreage update for his area AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Good question, so we asked it of John Rosenboom of Heartland Bank who is currently serving as Chair of the Ag Committee for the Iowa Bankers Association, and his answer may surprise you. PLUS Corteva's Ron Geis drops by with a few reminders as we finalize our cropping plans for 2021 AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Says ISU's Paul Kassell from NW Iowa, although he points out more is needed but says this is a good start, and you have to hear what he has to say about how other cropping preparations are going. PLUS Tim Meyer with his weekly land and equipment values update from The Steffes Group AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.
To get ready for planting season, and good Big Show Buddy Scott Sloan with Titan/Goodyear drops by with his tire recommendations for our equipment this spring and explains what John Deere's announcement of a central inflation system means for us out in the field. PLUS Matt Brown's expert market analysis to wrap up a crazy marketing week AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
That probably depends upon who you ask, so we turned to our favorite Central Iowa ISU Agronomist Meaghan Anderson and you have to hear her answer and recommendations. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
According to good Big Show buddy Ryan Kay, President of the Iowa Chapter of the Realtors Land Institute, who joins Bob and Andy to release their semi-annual survey results and you won't believe the increase. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Thanks to a lot of hard work by good Big Show Buddy Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig, who joins Andy to offer details on this temporary trial offering from USDA during these COVID challenged times that he is hopeful they can make permanent. PLUS ISU's Greg Walston provides a derecho clean-up effort update from Benton County along with an option for you to donate to help those hard-hit folks if you would be so kind AND Don Roose's expert market analysis.
As proposed by Governor Kim Reynolds, HSB 185 would create a statewide 10 percent ethanol minimum and 11 percent biodiesel minimum, so good Big Show Buddy Monte Shaw with the Iowa Renewable Fuels associations joins Bob and Andy to explain how it will increase the production and use of ethanol and biodiesel, resulting in cleaner air, a stable and reliable market for Iowa farmers, more competitive fuel prices, economic activity and job creation. PLUS Tim Meyer's weekly land and equipment values update from The Steffes Group AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
More specifically dryness in South America, where soybean harvest is going on followed by planting season for their second season Safrina crop, which normally you would think dry would be desirable but good Big Show Buddy DTN Senior Ag Meteorologist Bryce Anderson says no so fast. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis on another volatile day in the marketplace AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
It's always great to catch up with Kate Edwards, who provides food directly to over 100 local families from her local foods farm in Johnson County, and you have to hear how she plans to expand access in 2021. PLUS Brian Hoop's expert market analysis on a day of wild swings in the marketplace AND the Three Big Things You Need to know.
Believe it or not, yes, which would put it on an level playing field or even at a slight advantage to electric cars, yet it's going to take some creativity, so good Big Show Buddy Bruce Raestetter, CEO OF Summit Farms, joins Bob and Andy to explain their latest project to accomplish that goal. PLUS Ag West's Paul Mussman provides his expert market analysis AND FSA's Samantha Sherwood details new assistance programs they have for producers who suffered losses due to the extreme cold weather.
Lots of things, including a couple of product reveals from our friends at Syngenta that you have to hear about. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis on a big up day in the markets AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
As news circulates that new USDA Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack is reviewing commitments and purchases this week, Iowa Soybean Association executive and Iowa soybean farmer Grant Kimberly joins The Big Show to discuss his level of satisfaction given the current supply and market price situation. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
After another morning of moving some snow now that the top couple layers have softened to begin getting ready for spring with our friends from Fareway, Fleet Farm and Titan Tire. PLUS Agri-Pulse's Spencer Chase provides our Word from Washington AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Into the first couple weeks of March, says good Big Show Buddy DTN Senior Ag Meterologist Bryce Anderson, and you have to hear what he predicts in the way of precipitation of the lack there-of. PLUS we continue celebrating National FFA Week with State Secretary Mia Gibson AND Brian Hoops' expert market analysis.
Of course, we celebrate FFA every day on The Big Show but it's even more special during National FFA week so SC Vice President Devin Devore joins Bob and Andy to recognize another membership and salute several new chapters across Iowa. PLUS Alan Brugler's expert market analysis on a big up day in the soybean markets AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
In Lincoln, Nebraska, and new INEDA President and CEO Mark Hennessey takes Bob and Andy on an audio tour of the Nebraska Ag Expo that you have to hear. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis on a big up day in the marketplace AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Which this year will be the largest Indoor Ag Expo in the country with the cancellation of the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, and Show Director Tom Junge joins Bob and Andy to discuss must-see exhibits and the extreme measures they are taking to keep you safe. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
You most certainly can, and one of the places doing it is Foundry Distillery, which is run the family who started Templeton Rye, so Scott Bush drops by the Big Show to share details and you have to hear how quickly your own bottle. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Well, it may be a little too early to tell, as Iowa Ag Secretary and good Big Show Buddy Mike Naig, who says there are still a lot of unanswered questions and advises anyone looking into entering one of these agreements to make sure they fully understand the fine print. PLUS Ag West Commodities' Paul Mussman provides his expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
That's one project Iowa Senator Charles Grassley and Iowa Secretary of Ag Mike Naig have been working on for quite awhile, and both hop aboard The Big Show to provide an update on those efforts and why it will help provide you easier access to what ends up on your dinner plate. PLUS Brian Hoops' expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
It's certainly a new and exciting potential revenue stream, so Truterra's Jason Weller joins Bob and Andy to sort through some of the specifics, and you have to hear how many ways you could benefit. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Not just record breaking, but record SMASHING, with volume and value both up double digits over last year so Norm Bessac from the National Pork Board joins Bob and Andy to celebrate. PLUS Andy reports his efforts to make his own bacon turned out tasty and he even offers up one of his secrets AND Al Kluis' expert market analysis!
After yesterday's sell-off, we are gaining some of it back so our expert market analyst Al Kluis joins Bob and Andy to compare this action to his charts and you have to hear his analysis on what exactly is happening. PLUS the newest Iowa Corn employee, good Big Show Buddy Grant Menke explains what he will be up to in his new role as Market Development Director AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
We have good news, your dream trial could come true this growing season with the help of our friends at the Research Center for Farming Innovation and the Iowa Soybean Association! Dr. Ed Anderson joins Bob and Andy to explain the vast spectrum of research they are conducting and how you can get involved, and farmer Aimee Bissel details different trials they have conducted and how it has benefited their unique operation. PLUS Brian Hoops' expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Resulting from on-farm trials conducted by the Research Center for Farming Innovation and our friends at the Iowa Soybean Association, where Director Roger Wolf joins Bob and Andy to highlight his exciting findings. PLUS farmer Jeff Frank explains how these on-farm trials have improved his operation AND Brian Hoops' expert market analysis.
As ending stocks were not cut as far as the trade expected, but as always Don Roose with U.S. Commodities joins Bob and Andy to provide the best instant analysis in real-time and you have to hear what key price levels he is looking for. PLUS Brian Waddingham from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers drops by to remind us of a key application deadline fast approaching AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
It was one of the last public events Andy had the pleasure of emceeing before the pandemic but good Big Show Buddy Emily Severaid, Director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation, says unfortunately it will cannot be in person this year but the need is stronger than ever as 4-H has done some great work to help kids through these unprecedented times. PLUS NCGA Chairman Kevin Ross joins us from the pasture for a calving season update AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.
In fact, even the coldest 4 inch soil temps are in the mid-20's in Northwest Iowa, so good Big Show Buddy ISU's Paul Kassel joins Bob and Andy to discuss both positives and negatives revolving around the lack of frost in the soil. PLUS Tim Meyer with The Steffes Group provides his weekly land and equipment values update AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Which was the prize they won when they picked up the prestigious "Way We Dairy" Award a couple years ago, and good Big Show Buddy Josie Rosum shares some of the amazing features this new mechanization has brought to their operation. PLUS Agri-Pulse's Spencer Chase provides his weekly Word from Washington AND Alan Brugler's expert market analysis.
The second of two iconic agricultural tractor events the Big Show is lucky to be involved with each year is the Great Iowa Tractor Ride, and Director Scot Knock joins Bob and Andy to announce the new dates, June 13th-16th, and the host site will be the Warren County Fairgrounds. PLUS Alan Brugler's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
People are excited for this year's ride, one of two iconic tractor events in Iowa Agriculture The Big Show is lucky to be involved with, and good Big Show Buddy Mike Franzen, who played a large part in picking this location, joins The Big Show to look ahead to summer and also tell us about some upcoming deadlines for his upcoming Highway 64 auction. PLUS Titan Goodyear's Scott Sloan discusses their brand new Agri-Edge tire prominently on display at the Iowa Ag Expo AND Al Kluis' expert market analysis.
The old saying goes, in a bull market you have to feed the bull every day yet wouldn't you know, our market expert Al Kluis has coined his own phrase that you have to hear on a less volatile day in the marketplace. PLUS Iowa Ag Expo Manager Tom Junge recaps his event on the final day AND Jacob Handsacker from Hands On Excavating provides us some planning advice for those spring tile projects.
When it comes to crowd size, not record or overflowing by any means and still at a safe level but show director Tom Junge joins Bob and Andy to provide his daily update, saying there is definately a pent up demand for the information provided by farm shows. PLUS Brian Hoops' expert market analysis as corn nears a contract high once again AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
We're talking at the Iowa Ag Expo with show director Tom Junge about the opening day. Bob also talks on the show floor with exhibitors Melissa Peterson from the US Hemp Growers and Nate Larson with the Steffes Group. In another down day for grain markets, Don Roose from US Commodities joins us to break down what is causing today's push downward.
The doors opened at 9 this morning, and it'll be the 2nd largest indoor Ag Expo this year. One of the new and unique features is a US Hemp Growers Conference so we catch up with Melissa Peterson to get an update on developing markets, PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
With a 40 plus cent trading range in the near-by soybean market, so expert Jamey Kohake joins Bob and Andy to try and make sense of all that is happening, and you must hear his projections for the coming WASDE report. PLUS Scott Meldrum from The Van Wall Group offers an audio tour of the John Deere Iowa Ag Expo booth as the show opens tomorrow AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Which kicks off tomorrow, with over 80 new exhibitors at the Iowa Events Center, so Tom Junge drops by with a preview of what will be the 2nd largest indoor Ag Show this year now that Louisville has postponed. PLUS Tim Meyer with The Steffes Group offers his weekly land and equipment values update AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.
Andy is in the host town for this summer's WMT Tractorcade along with Iowa Secretary of Ag Mike Naig making the route announcement on The Big Show!
Andy is with Mike Naig, Jim Grief, Nick Roeder, and Shelly Smithson as they have a big announcement.... THE WMT TRACTORCADE ROUTE! Also on the show, Iowa Pork Queen Leah Merek, and Jamie Kohake wrap up another volaitle week in the marketplace.
We asked that of brand new Iowa Congressman and House Ag Committee member Randy Feenstra, who says CFAP 3 funding is certainly in flux and he's focused on increasing price transparency in the marketplace along with protecting the RFS. PLUS Iowa Corn Growers Association President Carl Jardon outlines their Iowa legislative priorities AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know/
Well that's one of the key questions ISU Extension Beef Specialist Patrick Wall hopes to help you answer as he previews his new 5 part series called Cattle on the Green. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis on a highly volatile day in the markets AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
The third largest indoor farm show in the country WILL BE HAPPENING next week at the Iowa Events Center, so Director Tom Junge joins Bob and Andy to discuss the extreme health protocols they have in place and offer a couple must-see exhibits. PLUS Brian Hoops' expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
As a couple of add-on products do depend upon your ARC/PLC decision, so good Big Show Buddy and Farm Credit Services' Doug Burns joins Bob and Andy to explain the key details we need to understand. PLUS Tim Meyer's weekly land and equipment values update continues to show increasing land values AND the Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis! AP
Spencer Chase from Agri-Pulse rejoins us for hour two of The Big Show for an overview of the opening days of Joe Biden's presidency and its impact on agriculture. Dr. Sam Funk from Iowa Farm Bureau has an update on their Economic Summit webinar series and how it can help Iowa farmers. Jamie Kohake wraps up the week in markets on a very down day in the marketplace for corn and soybeans.
Jamie Kohake is our expert market analyst today as there is "a lot of red ink on the board," as he puts it, due to some weather optimistic weather forecasts in South America. Spencer Chase from Agri-Pulse brings us up to date on the opening two days of the Biden presidency. Paul Kassel from Iowa State Extension in Northwest Iowa gives us an update on soil condition in his drought-stricken portions of the state and has advice for growers looking to do some early season weed control.
Slowly recovering, according to good Big Show buddy Charlie Good, owner of Good N Quick in Nevada, and he had some encouraging ethanol sales numbers you need to hear about. PLUS Brian Hoops expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Normally we would be gathering next week for the Midwest's largest pork symposium, Iowa Pork Congress, but good Big Show Buddy Joyce Hoppes with the host organization, Iowa Pork Producers, joins Bob and Andy to detail the virtual schedule and ask you to help support their fundraising auction which goes to provide scholarships and internships to the next generation of Iowa pork producers. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis as grails and oilseeds continue to slide AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Which has existed since the 2017 tax law changed, and ISU CALT's Kristin Tidgren joins Bob and Andy on the last day it could be changed to explain why the IRS has left things along. PLUS AFBF's Dale Moore summarizes their annual virtual convention AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.
Meagan Anderson talks with us about how recent snow and cold air is affecting agriculture. Jamie Kohake Is our market analyst today as the roller coaster ride continues in soybeans; today dropping sharply lower. And Bob and Andy have opportunities coming up this year to get out and travel with them!
Especially with the higher commodity prices changing things a bit and making an ARC/PLC payment unlikely, our good Big Show Buddy Steve Johnson says we need to consider the crop insurance risk management tool aspect to things when developing 2021 cropping plans. PLUS Tim Meyer with The Steffes Group offers his weekly land and equipment values update AND Garret Toay's expert market analysis as we anxiously await the reopening of the market place for the overnight session as they are closed today in observance of Rev. Martin Luther King JR's birthday.
As EPA has released a proposed rule to go into the federal registrar on the final day of the Trump Administration, so good Big Show buddy Monte Shaw with the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association tells us how it would further destroy demand and details his efforts to oppose it. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Even if you aren't, there are some nice opportunities out there to pick up high quality equipment at a reasonable price, and one of those is an upcoming sale at the Van Wall Group so head guy Don Van Houweling joins Bob and Andy to offer details. PLUS Brian Hoops expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
May very well be a combine attachment, not a new herbicide, according to ISU's Bob Hartzler, who says it goes on the combine and you have to hear how soon he thinks it could be widely available. PLUS Iowa Corn Growers' Mindy Larson-Polberg lays out her ag legislative priorities for this session AND Al Kluis' expert market analysis.
With creativity and flexibility, according to good Big Show Buddy Travis Lautner at DMACC, who joins Bob and Andy to discuss how they continue to reach students safely and offers a sneak peek at what will be under the watch of the Corn Cam come spring. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis on the day after a limit up move in the corn trade AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
By way of the brand new WASDE report that was more bullish than the trade expected, with deeper cuts to both corn, soybean and wheat production leading to lower than predicted ending stocks, and you have to hear Don Roose's fascinating report breakdown in real time as the trading limits will expand tomorrow. PLUS Ambassador Branstad discusses how this demand-driven rally came to be during negotiations with China which has led them to record buying AND the Three Big Things You Need to know.
After visiting a show last week in South Dakota, officials feel comfortable they can offer a safe environment for exhibitors and attendees at the annual Iowa Ag Expo so Cindy Feldman joins The Big Show with an exciting announcement that they are proceeding forward with this year's show in early February. PLUS normally this week we would be covering Iowa Pork Congress so Dal Grooms updates us on their modified virtual schedule AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.
Sure we've seen big market rallies in the past, even this time of year, but Bill Biedermann with AgMarket.net points out a couple of unique features ahead of next week's critical WASDE report. PLUS Brian Hoop's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Well, Iowa producer Kelly Garrett is doing just that, with plans to do more and you have to hear how it all works and how easy it is. PLUS Pioneer's Matt Montgomery provides a winter annual weed update AND Don Roose's expert market analysis ahead of next week's key USDA report.
Good question, so we asked it of longtime Vilsack advocate, friend and agricultural industry leader Patty Judge, who says no one will work harder on behalf of Iowa farmers and nobody is more knowledgeable on the issues of the day. PLUS Curt Goettsch reminds of us some key dates for sign-up to the Conservation Reserve Program AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Even more, believe it or not, moving at times 50 cents higher today which is the biggest single day move in several years, and you have to hear what Ag West's Paul Mussman has to say is driving this latest increase. PLUS Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig announces some exciting grants to promote water quality in Iowa AND longtime Iowa Soybean Farmer/Leader Ray Gaesser tells Bob and Andy these strong soybean values have been a long time coming AND
Good question, so we asked it of DTN Senior Ag Meteorologist Bryce Anderson, and you have to hear his surprising answer. PLUS Tim Meyer with The Steffes Group provides his weekly land and equipment values update AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis on another wild day in the soybean market!
Lets face it, 2020 stunk for so many and in so many ways. Yet it is finishing on a strong note in the market place, with grains and oilseeds at multi-year highs and the corn market closing higher for the 15th straight session, something market expert Al Kluis tells Andy hasn't happened in the 2000's, and you have to hear how high his charts are suggesting soybeans could go. PLUS good Big Show Buddy Hertz Real Estate Services President Doug Hensley looks ahead to 2021 across his wide territory in Iowa and Illinois AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Nope, we're not kidding, and it's not the only reason to celebrate. It's National Bacon Day and although every day is a good day to celebrate bacon since it's so versatile, we also are celebrating bacon producers on a day where they are braving the elements to dig out from a storm so their animals inside the barns never even notice there was a weather issue. PLUS Smith Fertilizer and Grain's Jason Jensen joins The Big Show with some things we need to be thinking about for 2021 AND Brian Hoops' expert market analysis.
Which may make sense from a risk management strategy standpoint but there are some key details to understand so good Big Show Buddy Steve Johnson offers a full explanation that you need to hear. PLUS Garret Toay's expert market analysis as soybeans jump over 40 cents AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
As does supply, according to good Big Show Buddy Dale Leslein at the Dyersville Hay Auction, and he also notes there are large supplies of straw headed this way from Canada which could provide a nice buying opportunity so you have to hear when. PLUS Tim Meyer's weekly land and equipment values update includes a preview of the largest sale in Winneshiek County in decades later today AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.
As an example, the markets are open for a partial day and, as expert market analyst Brian Hoops points out, in some cases are at contract highs so more industry folks than ever are working this holiday season so as not to miss this rare opportunity. PLUS Cargill's Brenda Kochanny offers some holiday marketing recipies for success as these prices provide very profitable sales for both the 2020 and 2021 growing season AND the sauceman himself, Speed Herrig of Cookies BBQ fame, provides some last minute feast ideas since things will be a little different this year. Merry Christmas, we are grateful for each and every one of you who has appeared on the show, reached out via e-mail, phone or text with a tip, idea or proposal and tuned in all year long, we couldn't do what we love without all of you!
That answer may seem obvious, but ISU's Meaghan Anderson joins Andy to remind us of several unique factors to this growing season that could loom large depending on what happens in the first several months of 2021, see how many you remember. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
We are joined on this hour of The Big Show by Kevin McClure talking about making ARC and PLC elections, Dr. Sam Funk from Iowa Farm Bureau tells us about the latest news from the new stimulus package coming out of Washington, and Don Roose wraps up the day with a look at the marketplace.
With our friends at the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers as a direct result of their unique and long-time partnership with 28 nurseries across the state. Executive Director Brian Waddingham joins The Big Show to explain how CSIF had to get involved after seeing the extensive Derecho Damage and why they are asking you to consider a donation to this worthy cause. PLUS good Big Show Buddy Matt Deppe, CEO of the Iowa Cattlemen's Association tells Bob and Andy these expensive and essential features aren't covered by insurance AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Good question, so we asked one of our tax experts and good Big Show Buddies, Kristine Tidgren at ISU's Center for Ag Law and Taxation, who says it's till somewhat up in the air and offers you a very understandable explanation of a complex issue. PLUS we congratulate the best corn growers in the country as the National Corn Growers Association unveils the National Corn Yield Contest winners AND Don Roose's expert market analysis on a big day in the marketplace.
In fact, U.S. soybean exports are 208 percent higher than they were just a year ago so good Big Show buddy Grant Kimberly joins Bob and Andy to celebrate and take a look ahead to maybe even tighter supplies. PLUS Al Kluis's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
With our friends at Iowa Select Farms, as they travel to her hometown of Oceola today and she joins Bob and Andy to provide an update on the giveaway as well as offer some hope of getting back together sooner rather than later. PLUS Syngenta's Zach Trower offers some weed control strategies for 2021 as he acknowledges weed resistance does continue to grow AND Brian Hoops' expert market analysis.
For the 2021 growing season, so good Big Show Buddy Steve Johnson, ISU Extension's Farm Business Management Specialist, joins Bob and Andy to discuss the many factors going into the decision along with how it's probably different now due to the recent commodity price changes. PLUS Wyffel's Mitch Heisler drops by with a look at next year's offerings AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.
In 2021, as prices are strong right now but could they be stronger come spring and you can't afford to leave that money on the table. Ag West CEO Paul Mussman joins Bob and Andy to highlight an opportunity they are providing virtually on Tuesday to come up with a solid plan for next year, as well as get an accurate look at what's happening with the South American crop. PLUS Tim Meyer provides his weekly Land and Equipment values update from The Steffes Group AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
From across the ag industry in Iowa and nationally, and Agri-Pulse's Spencer Chase tells Bob and Andy in his Word from Washington the inside-the-beltway reaction has been positive as well.
Something that our friends at the Rathbun Lake protectors would normally do at their in-person gathering but due to COVID-19 we did it in for a much larger audience, honoring a longtime water quality advocate who retired from the Iowa DNR. PLUS Paul Mussman's expert market analysis on WASDE report day AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Strong demand continues to be seen, in fact we are using a billion more bushels of corn than last year at this time, and the available supply of both corn and beans has fallen now to multi-year lows but you have to hear market expert Paul Mussman's explanation for why the market essentially didn't react to the new estimates. PLUS Mrs. Claus provides another update from the road during Operation Christmas Meal with our friends at Iowa Select Farms AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Over the course of five different meetings, including one tonight, which Cora Fox with the Iowa Cattlemen's Association says have resulted in very good discussions but do take quite a bit more time than the traditional in-person gatherings. PLUS producer Adam Nechanicky explains the water quality and soil health benefits he sees from the 4R program with our friends at the Nature Conservancy AND Alan Brugler's expert market analysis.
For anybody who received a PPP loan as American Farm Bureau's Pat Wolfe joins The Big Show to explain how this happened since Congress did NOT intend for those funds to be taxable and how time is running out to stop it. PLUS Alan Brugler's expert market analysis the day before the monthly WASDE report AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Potassium fertilizer is hard to come by these days, so good Big Show Buddy Jim Grief, Past President of the Iowa Corn Growers Association, joins Bob and Andy to discuss what's causing it, what that's doing to prices and you won't believe why he spent his weekend jumping out of a perfectly operating airplane. PLUS part two of Andy's in-depth report on these letters to dairy producers from Dean Foods with attorney Joe Peiffer AND Al Kluis' expert market analysis.
On our market expert Al Kluis' charts, which is above $11.40, which Al says means we are establishing a trading range ahead of Thursday's USDA WASDE report. PLUS Jen Crawl from Iowa Select Farms joins us from the road during Operation Christmas meal AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Andy has a special report on the letters that have been going out to producers who sold Dean Foods and details as to what you should do if you get one. Iowa Beef Industry Council Executive Director tells us about their investment of resources into the new Veterinary Diagnostic Lab at Iowa State as well as some details on their virtual annual meeting. Jamie Kohake wraps up our show today with his expert market analysis.
Jamie Kohake is our expert market analyst as we are on a wild rollercoaster rides in corn and soybeans today and says it has a lot to do with varying South American weather outlooks. Right at the top of the show we hear from our Washington correspondent Spencer Chase from Agri-Pulse on how the new federal representation will affect agriculture. Joel DeJong is our eyeballs in the field today as we take a look ahead to next year's growing season. Tim Meyer has our weekly update on land and equipment auctions!
Over 100,000 shotgun deer hunters will hit the great outdoors this weekend, including 6,000 from out of state during the most popular hunting seasons of the year, so Mick Klemsrud from the Iowa DRN joins Bob and Andy to celebrate Iowa's world class deer herd and get you properly prepared for the fun. PLUS Skip, Scott and Ryan join Bob in The Big Show Garage to do some post harvest clean-up and repairs with our friends at Titan Tire, Fareway and Fleet Farm AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
As Bob and Sandy Ehrig with our friends at Iowa Farm Bureau honor a Bondurant sewing shop for their outstanding entrepreneur efforts. Plus Paul Mussman's expert market analysis on an up day in the marketplace AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Good question, so we asked it of good Big Show Buddy Mitch Schulte from the Iowa State Dairy Association who offers some initial explanation says you can get more answers and advice from experts during their virtual annual meeting tomorrow which is totally free. PLUS Paul Mussman's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
We are awarding the Renew Rural Iowa Award todayto Off The Rails Quilting in Boundurant, Iowa with Iowa Farm Bureau Federation!
Yet the annual meeting is still planned as being an in-person event, although Iowa Pork Producers CEO and good Big Show Buddy Pat McGonagle points out on The Big Show that could change as he explains what the event looks like at this point in time. PLUS Brian Hoops' expert market analysis AND you won't believe what Machinery Pete has been selling 20 year old tractors for these days!
Wouldn't you know, it's weather-related. Heartland Coop CEO and good Big Show Buddy Tom Hauschel says high winds cost them about 30 days where they couldn't re-build, but despite that they did manage to get 16 new bins built and expect to have another 16 done by the time winter roles around, and you have to hear how much he estimates yields were off in their footprint. PLUS Keaston Handeland from Partners in Production Agriculture recaps the first few weeks of trading of the new Pork Carcass Futures contract AND Al Kluis' expert market analysis.
As Allison and our friends at Iowa Select Farms and the Deb and Jeff Hansen foundation have had to make a few modifications due to COVID-19 but the good news is they are still planning to give away the usual 4,000 pork loins. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Starts with evaluating options, so DeKalb/Asgrow agronomist Jim McDermott and Bayer's Megan McQuoid join Bob and Andy to prevent a couple of new ones for you. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
167 of them so far, thanks to a new program being administered by good Big Show Buddy Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, who joins The Big Show to help further explain the complicated fuel supply chain and how the COVID-19 shutdowns have hurt local gas stations and therefor access to renewable fuels. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis as we lose some value in the marketplace AND The Steffes Group's Tim Meyer offers his weekly land and equipment values update.
From our friends at Practical Farmers of Iowa, which Seth Watkins and Megan Filbert say is like a Tinder for cattle producers and row crop producers to find each other in order to work together in improving Iowa's water quality along with the bottom line. PLUS a couple key marks were achieved in the soybean market AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Amazing, isn't it? NCGA First Vice President and Iowa producer Chris Edgington provides details on the latest efforts to develop more demand for corn products as we continue to produce more products and it's incredible to hear about the wide range of products now made from this precious renewable resource. PLUS Paul Mussman's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
To more of a zone-oriented approach, and you have to hear why from Pioneer Agronomist Jonathan Rotz. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis as the bean market touched $12 today AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
It does look like there may be more travel this week than originally predicted, but Poet's Vice President for Corporate Affairs Doug Berven says they still have a ways to go in order to get to pre-Covid and more importantly, pre-SRE demand destruction levels. PLUS Tim Meyer from The Steffes Group offers his weekly land and equipment values update AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.
The newly insulated Big Show Garage, Bob points out, as now he needs to put in some shelves to hold the wood out of the sawmill so Skip and Scott with Titan Tire drop by to help him out with supplies from Fleet Farm and lunch provided by Fareway. PLUS Al Kluis' essential market analysis after $1.50 plus a bushel increase over the past 14 days AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
We talk with author Darcy Maulsby about her book Iowa Agriculture: A History of Farming, Family and Food. Brian Hoops is our expert market analyst today with soybeans rebounding from being down overnight. We are also talking today about the National Association of Farm Broadcasting's virtual annual meeting!
Exclusively on The Big Show today, Nebraska Ag Show director and good Big Show Buddy Tom Junge announces the postponement of the 2nd largest in-door Ag Show until the end of February due to Covid-19 restrictions. PLUS Iowa Corn Growers District Director and USMEF board member Dean Meyer passes along some incredible news as it relates to the value of strong red meat exports to row crop producers AND Brian Hoops' expert market analysis.
On the day McDonald's not only announces the addition of a plant-based protein menu item but also become the first to claim they can match the unique taste and flavor of 100 percent real beef burgers, longtime Iowa Cattleman and diversified family farmer Marty Schweers joins The Big Show to explain how he recently had the opportunity to host some high profile visitors on his farm from the food service industry and how he hopes he was able to set the record straight.
The final yield analysis, as harvest has essentially wrapped up across the Midwest, is steady to slightly lower overall from a year ago. Good Big Show Buddy Doug Hensley, President of Hertz Real Estate Services breaks down the growing season and final results from across his wide territory in Iowa and Illinois, along with offering an outlook for 2021 heading into what promises to be an unusual winter meeting season.
As opportunities for funding exist from our friends at Truterra through local coops like Linn, Key and Heartland for trials on your farm next growing season, but that money won't be available forever so you need to hear how to apply today. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis on a big up day for soybeans in the markets AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Thanks to our friends at Truterra, and as Vice President Jason Weller joins The Big Show to explain, they have partnered with Heartland Coop, Key Coop and Linn Coop to provide funding for on-farm trials across the state, and you have to hear how you can benefit. PLUS Matt Becker from Linn Coop explains how you can expand your role in improving Iowa's water quality AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
In several ways, according to multi-generational family farmer Grant Kimberly who also serves as CEO of the Iowa Biodiesel Board, including more soybean acres next year. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis on a day where soybeans are making new contract highs AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
We are joined by Dean Grossnickel from Syngeta talking about making the first pass of herbicide last until June. From Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, Dr. Sam Funk is on today's show talking trade. Don Roose is our closing number with market analysis and markets mostly higher this afternoon.
Across the great state of Iowa, although the cold temperatures have put a bit of a pause on things in the Northwest part of the state according to good Big Show Buddy, ISU Extension Agronomist Paul Kassell. PLUS Tim Meyer's weekly land and equipment values update from The Steffes Group AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.
Joe Schuele from the American Meat Export Federation tells us about their strategic planning conference that took place this week virtually, and expounds on the great increase in meat exports. Our word from Washington comes from Spencer Chase today, joining us for the first time since news outlets began calling the race for President. The Big Cheese from Ag West, Paul Mussman, tells us his target for corn and soybeans closing out this week of The Big Show!
Of course there are areas where there were big numbers, and other areas where mother nature didn't cooperate and the yield was way down, so good Big Show Buddy Doug Hensley from Hertz Real Estate Services joined The Big Show to wrap things up across the Upper Midwest. PLUS Ag West Commodities' Paul Musseman's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
During the pandemic people are snacking more, so they need healthier snacks and as a result are cooking more and more with this soybean oil containing 0 grams of trans fats due to very very low linoleic acid content. Pioneer's Roger Theisen joins The Big Show to offer you a seeding premium provided by all this demand that you need to consider. PLUS Brian Hoops' expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
We are joined by former Iowa Corn Growers' Association intern Mikayla McKenna talking about her time with ICGA and her current educational endeavor at Iowa State. Mitch Schulte tells us the details of the Iowa State Dairy Association's meeting going virtual on December 4 as well as his battle with COVID-19. Brian Hoops closes us out with market analysis on a turnaround Thursday.
Longtime multi-generational diversified family farmer and Iowa cattleman Marty Schweers, who recently hosted big time Burger King execs to set the record straight on the plant based protein vs 100 percent real beef burgers, Iowa 4-H’s Emily Severaid says they’ve been able to create essential resources to help kids through the pandemic but necessary fundraising has been difficult and market expert Al Kluis.
As the latest projections from USDA have sent the grain and oilseed markets, in particular the soybean markets, through the roof like we haven't seen in a long time and one of the best in the business at real time market analysis is US Commodities' Don Roose, so of course he joins Andy to provide his unique and very valuable perspective. PLUS DTN's Bryce Anderson chimes in on the changing weather pattern as harvest wraps up AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Well good question, that's why Andy asked it of Tim Meyer with The Steffes Group during his weekly update and you may be surprised with his answer. PLUS Iowa Farmer and Iowa Commonground Volunteer Val Plugge updates us on harvest conditions in North Central Iowa and provides details on a cool virtual event they are putting together for the holidays AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.
Mike Naig joins us with news on how you can reduce crop insurance prices with cover crops, Meaghan Anderson brings us a harvest update, and Jamie Kohake closes today's Big Show with market analysis.
Val Plaggie from Iowa Common Ground tells us about their Ladies Linked Week event coming up all of next week! Jamie Kohake is our market analyst with markets almost all higher on news of a possible COVID vaccine that could be ready by springtime. Tim Meyer bring us our weekly land and equipment values update from the Steffes Group!
We are being hosted today in Anamosa by Kenny Von Muenster at Scale-Tec and joined by Ryan Kay from Hertz for a harvest update as we close out this first week of November. Spencer Chase is our Washington insider today as we continue combing through the election results and what it will mean for agriculture. Garret Toay is our market analyst today as we close one of the highest weeks of corn exports in two decades. Shell Rock Soy Processing CEO Mike Kinley tells us about their new partnership with Mid-Iowa Co-op.
In an abbreviated edition of The Big Show we hear from Al Kluis as soybean are off and running above the $11 mark, Eric Solberg from Hoegemeyer Hybrids for Crop Talk about Western Iowa, and Steve Johnson from Iowa State University about insurance options.
With our friends at the Iowa Chapter of the Land Improvement Contractors Association on their amazing showcase farm, and you have to hear about how well they can now measure the benefits of many specific practices. PLUS details on some new cost share dollars that are available AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
After a key reversal yesterday, or a double bottom, we are seeing some strength even though there isn't much feed for the bull so you have to hear expert Alan Brugler's explanation. PLUS Iowa Corn Growers director Adam Bierbaum provides some harvest results AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.
As the weather the past couple days has allowed those final fields to become fit for harvest across Iowa and much of the Midwest, Landus Cooperatives Jason Peterson joins Bob and Andy to recap what we learned during the 2020 growing season. PLUS Tim Meyer's weekly land and equipment values update AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.
Bob is at the Big Show Garage today with our sponsors Titan Tire, Fleet Farm, and Fareway! We are also talking about the relicensing of dicamba; Michael Clements has our report. And we conclude our candidate profile series talking with Democratic challenger for US Senate, Theresa Greenfield!
In the final installment in our candidate profiles series, Nathan Fischer is joined by the Democratic challenger in the red-hot Senate race, Theresa Greenfield. They talk about creating trade surplus in the ag sector, stabilizing ethanol markets, extending healthcare to all Iowans, and connecting all of rural Iowa to broadband internet.
We hear from Mike Naig on the re-licensing of dicamba by the EPA for 5 years. Al Kluis helps us with market analysis today and tells us about the possibility of $11 soybeans in the coming months. Iowa Cattlemen's Association CEO Matt Deppe tells us about their upcoming meeting on December 17-18 in Webster City. And we kick off our final race in the candidate profile series with senatorial incumbent Joni Ernst.
Lydia Johnosn is joined by the incumbent in one of the nation's hottest Senate races, Republican Joni Ernst. Ernst talks about Iowa agriculture and the top issues for farmers including increasing ag exports, maintianing an ethanol market for Iowa farmers, and the availablity of rural healthcare and broadband internet.
We conclude our coverage of Iowa’s U.S. House races with the Third District challenger, Republican David Young. Lydia Johnson talks with Young about rural broadband and healthcare and prevention of flooding along the Missouri River.
We begin our profiles on the third congressional district talking with Democratic incumbent Cindy Axne. Nathan Fischer talks with Axne about rural broadband and healthcare and prevention of flooding along the Missouri River.
Given that corn is near $4.20 and beans, market expert Jamey Kohake says, could hit $11 this week and you have to hear why. PLUS Tim Meyer with The Steffes Group joins Bob and Andy with his weekly land and equipment values update AND our Word from Washington with Agri Pulse's Spencer Chase.
Lydia Johnson is joined by the Republican challenger for Iowa's First Congressional District representative, Ashley Hinson. They talk about ethanol markets, rural economies, and making broadband internet and healthcare accessible to all Iowans.
Well, at least that was the plan but like so many things, Mother Nature just didn't cooperate but Joe Steffes of Iowa Foam did stop by to drop off supplies from Fleet Farm and explain some of the different options. PLUS our Congressional Candidate Profiles continue as Nathan Fischer takes a look at Abby Finkenauer's agricultural record AND Brian Hoops' expert market analysis.
Zach Trower from Syngenta joins Andy to talk about the importance of early season weed control. Bob chats with the head guy at Fareway, Reynolds Kramer, about their stores and the partnership with the Big Show Garage.
We continue our candidate profiles, bringing you the information you need to know about Frist Congressional District Democratic Candidate up for re-election, Abby Finkenauer. Nathan Fischer recaps her record on agricultural and rural issues in the November 3rd election.
Good question! So that's why we asked it of Pioneer Marketing Lead for Soybeans Jeremy Rentz, and he tells Bob and Andy there are a couple key trends he's noticed that can help you. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market commentary AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.