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The Big ShowTalking Harvest and Land Values This FallDoug 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.
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The Big ShowHour Two: ICGA President on SAF Credit ShortcomingsThursday'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...
2024-05-0224 minThe Big ShowHour Two: GFN Number 182 Continues With CSIF!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.
2024-04-1124 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Weather, Custom Ag WorkFriday'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.
2024-04-0127 minThe Big ShowHour One: Reflecting on Yesterday's USDA ReportFriday'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...
2024-03-2932 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Farm Succession PlanningThursday'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...
2024-03-2824 minThe Big ShowHour One: Report Day Heading Into Market Holiday WeekendThursday'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.
2024-03-2828 minThe Big ShowHour Two: "There's always more we can do" in conservationWednesday'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.
2024-03-2824 minThe Big ShowHour One: Talking Clean Water with Catherine DeLongWednesday'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.
2024-03-2830 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Surveying Needs of Ag Employers for the FutureTuesday'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.
2024-03-2626 minThe Big ShowHour One: HPAI Found In Dairy Cows & Baltimore Shipwreck Affecting Ag ShippingTuesday'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...
2024-03-2629 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Conservation on the Recker Farm Coming Out of WinterMonday'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.
2024-03-2521 minThe Big ShowHour One: Precipitation to Celebrate Over the WeekendMonday'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.
2024-03-2530 minThe Big Show3/22/24 Full Show: Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Alberts!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...
2024-03-221h 02The Big Show3/21/24 Hour Two: Rooted in Agriculture in Franklin CountyOur 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.
2024-03-2225 minThe Big Show3/21/24 Hour One: Sen. Ernst on Women in Ag, FAFSA for Ag StudentsDeKalb/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.
2024-03-2230 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Clean Water Wednesday Zeros in on Mahaska County!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.
2024-03-2025 minThe Big ShowHour One: The Latest on the Farm Bill from Agri-PulseWednesday'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...
2024-03-2029 minThe Big ShowHour Two: IFBF Investing In Scholarship For The Future Of AgTuesday'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.
2024-03-1925 minThe Big ShowHour One: E-15 Lawsuit DroppedTuesday'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.
2024-03-1931 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Celebrating Ag Week With IFBF & Driftless CattleMonday'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...
2024-03-1824 minThe Big ShowHour One: The 2024 Best Burger Finalists Are In!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!
2024-03-1833 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Shifting Climate in the Midwest Though SpringFriday'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!
2024-03-1525 minThe Big ShowHour One: Dr. Sundberg Receives Award from NPBFriday'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.
2024-03-1531 minThe Big ShowHour Two: State Senator Driscoll on Meat Integrity BillThursday'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.
2024-03-1422 minThe Big ShowHour One: Rain is Finally Falling Across Iowa!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...
2024-03-1433 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Talking Clean Water with Evan BrehmWednesday'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.
2024-03-1323 minThe Big ShowHour One: Grain Quality in Record Warm February & MarchWednesday'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.
2024-03-1331 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Crop Insurance Deadline Is Approaching QuicklyTuesday'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.
2024-03-1318 minThe Big ShowHour One: Eagerness to Get Out in the FieldsTuesday'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...
2024-03-1232 minThe Big Show3/11 Hour Two: IFBF Gift to FFA Foundation CampaignIn 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.
2024-03-1227 minThe Big Show3/11 Hour One: Agronomy Update From North Central IowaAngie 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.
2024-03-1226 minThe Big ShowRecapping the SOTU, Human Trafficking stories... and more!Simon talks Biden's attempt at a State of the Union Address, Human Trafficking with Representative Steven Holt, and much much more!
2024-03-0931 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Farming for the Future @ Flight Bar + GrilleWe 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...
2024-03-0827 minThe Big ShowHour One: Visiting the Reigning Best Burger ChampBob 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...
2024-03-0833 minThe Big Show3/7/24 Hour Two: "Our Children Deserve Better Than to be Fed Science Experiments"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.
2024-03-0823 minThe Big Show3/7/24 Hour One: Finding New Uses for Corn with the Radical Corn Value Chain ChallengeMike 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!
2024-03-0833 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Farmers for Soil Health OpportunityIowa 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.
2024-03-0628 minThe Big ShowHour One: SW Iowa - "Drier than we'd like to be"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!
2024-03-0629 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Smart Carbon Network, 100 Yrs. of Outlook ForumJoe 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.
2024-03-0622 minThe Big ShowHour One: Agronomy from Eastern IowaIowa 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.
2024-03-0531 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Following the Path of a SoybeanMonday'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.
2024-03-0425 minThe Big ShowHour One: Best Burger Votes Are Due Next Week!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.
2024-03-0430 minThe Big ShowHour Two: More From the Final Weekday of Commodity Classic 2024Friday'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!
2024-03-0123 minThe Big ShowHour One: A Packed Show from Commodity ClassicFriday'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.
2024-03-0133 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Van Wall, Al Kluis, IA Soy, Bayer @ Commodity ClassicThursday'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...
2024-02-2924 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Talking with BASF at #Classic24Wednesday'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!
2024-02-2826 minThe Big ShowHour One: Commodity Classic is Underway!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.
2024-02-2831 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Farming for the Future with ISU Vet MedFriday'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...
2024-02-2325 minThe Big ShowHour One: FFTF at ISU Veterinary Medicine LabFriday'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...
2024-02-2331 minThe Big ShowHour Two: KY Machinery Show RecapThursday'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.
2024-02-2223 minThe Big ShowHour One: IA Corn I-LEAD Program Training the Next LeadersThursday'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!
2024-02-2230 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Competition Crop Update, Spring Pond TreatmentsWednesday'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.
2024-02-2125 minThe Big ShowHour One: Drought in Eastern Iowa and a Look ahead to #Plant24Wednesday'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...
2024-02-2131 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Rep. Hinson on Prop 12, Meyer Talks HogsTuesday'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.
2024-02-2022 minThe Big ShowHour One: Not-So-Wintery Conditions in Northern IowaTuesday'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.
2024-02-2031 minThe Big ShowHour 2: Record Weather Trends in IowaBW 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.
2024-02-1926 minThe Big ShowHour 1: Cybersecurity on the FarmMegan 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.
2024-02-1931 minThe Big ShowFarming for the Future Friday Near Griswold, IA!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 pr...
2024-02-1951 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Bioreactor Research at ISUThursday'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.
2024-02-1521 minThe Big ShowHour One: Iowa Swine Industry, Ag Outlook Forum NewsThursday'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.
2024-02-1530 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Deep-Dive Into the Census of AgWednesday'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.
2024-02-1424 minThe Big ShowHour One: 'Valentine's Day Massacre" For MarketsWednesday'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.
2024-02-1428 minThe Big ShowHour Two: The Possibility of a New Farm Bill is DiminishingTuesday'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.
2024-02-1324 minThe Big ShowHour One: Census of Agriculture is OutTuesday'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!
2024-02-1330 minThe Big ShowHour Two: 15th Best Burger Contest is Underway!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.
2024-02-1225 minThe Big ShowHour One: Voting Starts NOW for Iowa's Best Burger '24!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!
2024-02-1232 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Farming for the Future at IBIC Headquarters!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...
2024-02-0926 minThe Big ShowHour One: The Future of Beef!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.
2024-02-0931 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Dairy Innovation Grant + Identifying the Source of Your Dairy!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...
2024-02-0824 minThe Big ShowHour One: Report Day Influencing Grain MarketsThursday'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.
2024-02-0830 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Todd & Sargent CEO Talks ISU Feed MillWednesday'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.
2024-02-0726 minThe Big ShowHour One: Soil Moisture Across Iowa, Connectivity Program Funding Running OutWednesday'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.
2024-02-0730 minThe Big Show2/6 Full Show: Remembering Bill NortheyTuesday'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.
2024-02-0657 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Taking the Soy Asphalt Message to D.C.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.
2024-02-0523 minThe Big ShowHour One: Deere Working with StarlinkMonday'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.
2024-02-0533 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Looking Back at the Iowa Ag ExpoFriday'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.
2024-02-0224 minThe Big ShowHour One: CattleCon, IFBF Meetings, FCSA DividendsFriday'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.
2024-02-0232 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Continuing with Sukup at Ag ExpoThursday'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...
2024-02-0124 minThe Big ShowHour One: Day 3 of the Iowa Ag Expo!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...
2024-02-0132 minThe Big ShowHour Two: More at IA Ag ExpoWednesday'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...
2024-01-3125 minThe Big ShowHour One: Live from Sukup Booth at Iowa Ag ExpoWednesday'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.
2024-01-3132 minThe Big ShowHour Two: More From Day 1 of Iowa Ag Expo '24Tuesday'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.
2024-01-3024 minThe Big ShowHour One: The IA Ag Expo is Open!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...
2024-01-3032 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Agribusiness Association of Iowa Conference is ApproachingMonday'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.
2024-01-2926 minThe Big ShowHour One: The Iowa Ag Expo is Coming Together!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.
2024-01-2932 minThe Big Show1/26/24 Full Show: The 27th WHO Radio Tractor Ride is Heading To......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...
2024-01-2656 minThe Big Show1/25/24 Full Show: Pork Congress ContinuesBob 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...
2024-01-2656 minThe Big ShowHour Two: The 1st GFN of 2024, More From WMT Tractorcade HQWednesday'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!
2024-01-2424 minThe Big ShowHour One: WMT Tractorcade '24 ROUTE ANNOUNCEMENT and GFN Award #1 of the Year!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!
2024-01-2432 minThe Big ShowHour Two: AFBF Discussion Meet, Tax Season '24Tuesday'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.
2024-01-2326 minThe Big ShowHour One: AFBF Convention Continues in SLC, UtahTuesday'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...
2024-01-2332 minThe Big ShowHour Two: American Farm Bureau Federation Annual ConferenceMonday'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.
2024-01-2227 minThe Big ShowHour One: Egg Labelling, Zippy Duvall Kicks Off AFBF MeetingMonday'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...
2024-01-2231 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Career Academy at Greene County HS Paving Path for StudentsFriday'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...
2024-01-1923 minThe Big ShowHour One: Farming For The Future at Greene County HSFriday'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...
2024-01-1933 minThe Big ShowHour Two: The Latest on a Potential Shutdown in D.C.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.
2024-01-1824 minThe Big ShowHour One: "If an egg is an egg, let's call it an egg"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.
2024-01-1834 minThe Big ShowHour Two: Titan University Summit 2024Wednesday'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.
2024-01-1724 minThe Big ShowHour One: ARC/PLC Decision 2024, Soybeans DownWednesday'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.
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