The Big Show

We're talking weather, screwworm, WASDE, Deere Days, the Silage for Beef Cattle Conference, and unveiling the route for Tractor Ride Day 3 all on today's PACKED edition of The Big Show!

We're awarding the 210th Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers in Decatur County! It's also a Clean Water Wednesday as Tom Collins joins us from the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance.

Bob is out at the Big Show Garage today joined by Dylan Defreece with Defreece Land Services! We'll also talk markets with

We talk with Meaghan Anderson from Iowa State Extension about the recent rainfall in parts of Iowa that were starting to need it. Jamey Kohake has our rundown of markets to start the week. We talk with Mason about the upcoming sales with Steffes Auctioneers. And Duane Murley is back from his Alaska and Canada adventure with Holiday Vacations!

We are celebrating Steve and Amy Swenka and family as today's Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award recipients in Johnson County!

It's day two of the World Pork Expo at the Iowa State Fairgrounds and Bob Quinn is there presenting the latest Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award and talking all things pork! We'll also hear from Duane on his Holiday Vacations trip across Alaska and Western Canada. We're also talking about the first U.S. detection of New World Screwworm in 60 years.

Bob Quinn is on-location at the Iowa State Fairgrounds today talking pork with the visitors and exhibitors at World Pork Expo today!

Dennis Reyman joins us from Stalcup Ag in Northwest Iowa with a boots on the ground perspective. Mike Steenhoek gives an update on an amendment to the Build America 250 bill that would help ag vehicles to operate on interstates. We'll talk markets with Brian Hoops and Jerry Gulke. EPA's Lee Zeldin talks about the future of undoing federal DEF mandates.

Don Van Houweling from Van Wall Equipment and John Deere's Deanna Kovar discuss today's signing of legislation by Kim Reynolds exempting ethanol fuel in farm equipment from the state excise tax. Jamie Loecker from Syngenta joins the show today as well to discuss herbicide application. Jamey Kohake is the market analyst of the day. And we'll hear from Duane Murley once again from his Holiday Vacations trip in Alaska aboard the Discovery III in Fairbanks!

We're ending the week celebrating another Farming for the Future Friday sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and Iowa Corn! We're on the farm of the Zellmer family!

We open the show with an update from Duane and friends on the Holiday Vacations Alaska trip! We're hearing that EPA and DNR are out inspecting farms in northern Iowa. Brian Waddingham from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers tells us what to expect and how they can help. Leah TenNapel is our agronomist today from ISU Extension. We'll discuss the northeast Iowa hay market and crop with Dale Lesline. And Don Roose from US Commodities is the market analyst of the day!

AgState Conservation Agronomy and Sustainability Lead Garrett Wagner joins us for Clean Water Wednesday. Monte Shaw, Executive Director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, discusses what he sees as the possible outcomes for E15 legislation in Washington. It's also Wyffels Wednesday with Jason Heath. Jim Engler from Ground Level Dispatch joins the program for market analysis. And our agronomy update of the day is with Angie Rieck-Hinz from ISU Extension.

Christopher Pudenz from Iowa Farm Bureau tells us about an upcoming opportunity for a trip to see India and its agriculture. Rebecca Vittetoe tells us what she's seeing on fields in southeastern Iowa. Joe Kooima details last week's cattle on feed report and the market impact. Jamey Kohake is our analyst as markets resume following the holiday weekend. And we get this week's update on the Steffes Group calendar!

We'll get a boots on the ground update in Northeast Iowa from Wyffels' Nicole Stecklein. ISU Extension field agronomist Meaghan Anderson tells us what they're learning about Asian Copperleaf. It's been a wild week for markets and we'll digest it with Don Roose from US Commodities.

Agri-Pulse's Lydia Johnson tells us what happening in Washington DC on the agriculture front. Shelby Gruss from Iowa State tells us about the upcoming Central Iowa Resilience Systems Field Day. Al Kluis talks markets with us. And we're celebrating Egg Month in May!

It's Clean Water Wednesday! Duane is pondside in Bremer County with our sponsors today from the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance, the Iowa Soybean Association, Iowa Corn, and Iowa Learning Farms! We'll also visit with Ethan Earlywine on Wyffels Wednesday.

We're reflecting on the rain from the last few days and its severe aspects throughout the show. IDALS State Climatologist Justin Glisan recaps what he observed and what's ahead for growing season. Skip Sagar tells his perspective from Ringgold County, which was under multiple Tornado Warnings last night. We talk agronomy with Jim McDermott from DeKalb/Asgrow. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments discusses the quietest day for grains in a while. And Scott Meldrum calls in; fresh off planting the Iowa Corn logo at Iowa Speedway!

Practical Farms of Iowa's Senior Livestock Education Coordinator, Amos Johnson, tells us about the upcoming Midwest Meat Summit. Dan Bjorklund from Landus talks crop conditions and SkyScout with us. Ashley Dean-Brownlee, Agriculture and Natural Resources Specialist at Iowa State Extension, talks about their recent data on moth flights. We'll look at the sharply-higher grain markets with Don Roose of US Commodities. And Mason Holvoet tells us what's happening at the Steffes Group!

Logan McCrea from Iowa State University Extension takes a look out at the fields of Southern Iowa with us. University of Illinois Chair of Agricultural Marketing Scott Irwin looks at the impact of E15 legislation that made it through the US House this week and what it faces in the Senate. And Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions details a wild day for commodity trade.

We're discussing the passage of the "E15 Bill" in the US House yesterday. Joined by US Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa, Iowa Corn President Mark Mueller, Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw, and Matt Herman from the Iowa Soybean Association. We'll talk to Iowa State Extension field agronomist Virgil Schmitt on the Eastern side of the state.

Bob Quinn hit the road today for Clean Water Wednesday sponsored by the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance and Iowa Corn! They are at the Big Grove Brewing in Iowa City for the 2026 release of Yield of Dreams! It's also Wyffels Wednesday with Justin Wellik.

We're digesting the May World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report with Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments and Don Roose of US Commodities. We'll talk agronomy with Gentry Sorenson in northern Iowa. And Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Economics and Research Manager Christopher Pudenz provides the details of the upcoming 2026 Economic Summit, with a deadline approaching to save on registration!

NCGA Corn Board Member Kelly Nieuwenhuis discusses the push to get E-15 legislation across the finish line. Stacie Matchan tells us about the upcoming Swine Day at Iowa State. We talk trade in our monthly call with Iowa Soybean Association's Kirk Leeds. Mike Sexton, the USDA State Director for Rural Development for Iowa, discusses some investments being made in rural Iowa development. Iowa State Extension Beef Specialist Chris Clark tells us about the Beef Cattle Reproduction Workshop being hosted at the Dallas County Extension office. Our market analysis comes from the folks at BIS Commodities. And we get the latest from Mason Holvoet and the folks at the Steffes Group!

It's Farming For the Future Friday sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers! We're also joined today by the Iowa Corn Growers' Association and the Iowa Cattlemen's Association talking about the importance of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and passing an extension.

ISU Professor Dr. Chad Hart talks with us about the impact of recent events on farm economics. The Iowa Pork Producers' Public Policy Director, Harrison Furlow, joins as we continue to reflect on the state legislative session and the Iowa Farm Act. Iowa State Extension field agronomist Meaghan Anderson drops by with info on Central Iowa. And Don Roose has some big information in our market analysis segments.

Iowa Farm Bureau's Brent Johnson gives his thoughts on the Iowa Farm Act and the need for livestock veterinarians in Iowa. It's Clean Water Wednesday with Jacob Handsacker and Wyffels Wednesday with Blake Ballard. We do a deep dive on cattle markets with Scott Varilek. And Brian Hoops is today's analyst on the program from Midwest Market Solutions!

Iowa Cattlemen's Association Director of Government Relations & Public Policy Kelli Klink tells us how the ICA feels on the marathon end to the State Legislative session. Scott Meldrum from Van Wall takes a look at planting and equipment with us. Jamey Kohake is today's market analyst from Paragon Investments. And we'll catch up on field conditions and agronomy in Southwest Iowa with Iowa State Extension's Aaron Saeugling.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig talks with us about the end of the Iowa State Legislative Session. We unveil the route for Day 2 of the 2026 Great Iowa Tractor Ride! Wesley Everman from Iowa State Extension tells us the latest on rules for applying dicamba. Karl Setzer is our market analyst today. And we'll catch up on the Steffes calendar with Mason Holvoet!

We're kicking off May Beef Month today with the Iowa Beef Council and the Iowa Cattlemen's Association crowning the winner of the 2026 Best Burger in Iowa Contest! We'll hear from the owners and cooks at Dixie's Biergarten and the Winneshiek County Cattlemen as well. We'll also catch up on the latest news on Prop 12 and Pseudorabies with the National Pork Producers Council.

Just before the start of The Big Show today, the US House passed their version of the Farm Bill. We talk about the first things that stick out. We talk agronomy with Virgil Schmidt from Iowa State Extension and Michael Fosdick from Corteva. AgTraderTalk's Garrett Toay looks at how markets are reacting to the Farm Bill news. And we'll look at how weather is affecting #Plant26 with Dr. Justin Glisan.

We Speak Farm! Today we're talking about the passage of the Iowa Farm Bill and the approaching wave of planters getting out into Iowa fields! Angie Rieck-Hinz from Iowa State University Extension lets us know what she's seeing in the fields of North Central Iowa. It's Wyffels Wednesday with Wade Peck and Clean Water Wednesday with Innovative Ag Services Conservation Agronomist Eric Deutmeyer. Don Roose will have today's market analysis from US Commodities!

As we wait for rain to let up long enough to plant, Bob and the gang talk about the season ahead at the DMACC Iowa Corn Cam, powered by Wyffels Hybrids! We'll also look at markets with Brian Hoops and get the inside scoop on the new USDA FSIS National Food Safety Center facility coming to Urbandale, Iowa.

Lydia Johnson from Agri-Pulse tells us about the big week upcoming in Washington, D.C. for agriculture. WE announce the Route for Monday, June 22 on the WHO Radio Tractor Ride! We visit with Golden Owl recipient Zach Morris from West Liberty CSD. Bob got to catch up with Trent Loos while he was in Des Moines. Jamey Kohake takes us inside the markets and Mason Holvoet gives a look at the Steffes Group calendar!

We're celebrating today's farming for the Future Friday sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and Iowa Corn; linking corn production to the feeding of livestock to the finished product being sold in stores like the Fareway location we're broadcasting from in Granger, Iowa!

Newly-elected Iowa FFA President Nora Pickhinke tell us about the honor! Iowa FFA Foundation Executive Director Shannon Latham tells us what she saw during the state convention. We dive into commodity markets with Austin Schroeder from Brugler Marketing & Management. Bob Gunzenhauser tells us about the new Digital and Precision Agriculture program coming to Iowa State University. And we'll hear what Hertz Farm Management's Ryan Kay is seeing in fields near him!

We're joined by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and Frazier Nursery celebrating Earth Day and talking about planting trees!

Channel agronomist Paul Parcher gives us some planting recommendations for success all season. We go to the northwest corner of the state for a look at planting conditions from the view of Leah TenNapel, Iowa State Extension field agronomist. The countdown is on to our announcement with the Iowa Beef Industry Council next week of the winner of the 2026 Best Burger in Iowa Contest! IBIC Dir. of Communications and Marketing Kylie Peterson tells us about her travel around the state visiting the ten finalists. Dave Nelson has been out spraying at night and tells us what it's been like.

Bob is in Ames today at the 98th annual Iowa FFA Leadership Conference! He is joined by three FFA members and by Tom Adam, President of the Iowa Soybean Association! ISA is proud to sponsor today's reports from the FFA Leadership Conference! We'll also talk markets with Jamey Kohake and get the latest from the Steffes Group with Mason Holvoet!

Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek tells us about a new effort to export out of a port in the Milwaukee, WI area. SE Regional VP for the Iowa Cattlemen's Association, Justin Robbins, takes us behind the scenes of their meetings recently in Washington DC with lawmakers. We catch up with Doug Hensley from Hertz Farm Management. And Iowa Soybean Association District 2 Director Brent Swart tells us what he's seeing happen in fields near him in Spencer, Iowa! The show wraps up today with a look a commodity markets and planting progress with Al Kluis from Kluis Commodities!

Iowa Deputy Secretary of Ag Grant Menke brings some info on the new Nitrogen Soil Sampling Project. Tom Collins from the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance details the Conservation Compass on iowawater.ag for farmers to use. Kelsey Suter announces the kickoff of Iowa Pork's annual search for the Best Tenderloin in Iowa! And it's our first Wyffels Wednesday of theseason with Mike Witt!

Chad Husman from Stalcup Ag Services gives us a boots on the ground update after some strong storms went through Northwest Iowa last night. We look at growing conditions in Central Iowa with ISU Extension agronomist Meaghan Anderson and get a peek at the DMACC Agribusiness farm from Travis Lautner. US Commodities' Don Roose has today's market rundown!

State Senator Scott Webster from Scott County gives us an update on legislation in the statehouse addressing "Right to Repair". Iowa State Extension agronomist Logan McCrea tells us what he sees approaching planting in Southeast Iowa. Duane has a report on last week's WASDE, and we dive into the market impact with Jamey Kohake!

We're celebrating Farming for the Future Friday with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and Iowa Corn today at the ISU Kent Feed Mill!

Iowa Secretary of Ag Mike Naig is with us to discuss the Iowa Farm Act. ISU Professor Ratul Chowdhury gives a look into their research for a Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) vaccine. Gentry Sorenson is with us for an agronomy update from Northwest Iowa. And we dive into the WASDE numbers with Naomi Blohm.

As the EPA changes regulations around diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), we talk with Don Van Houweling from the Van Wall Group about the technology being introduced by John Deere. We also hear about the America 250 tree planting initiative from Alex Frazier from Frazier Nursery. And Iowa Ag Water Alliance Executive Director Jeff Lucas is on the show on Clean Water Wednesday!

Arti Singh tells us about their new tool for identifying weeds and insects. Angie Rieck-Hinz gives us an agronomy update from North-Central Iowa. Gulke Group President Jerry Gulke has our market update. And we're excited to hear that there will be two rodeo days at the 2026 Iowa State Fair!

Duane talks with Scott and Kim Mason from Heartland Agriservice in Sac County to hear about the Cow Chow donations they are sending to help farmers in Nebraska affected by wildfires.

We're talking fertilizer prices and what can be done amid the conflict in the Middle East with Lance Lillibridge. Iowa State Extension agronomist Aaron Saeugling tells us what he's seeing in Southwest Iowa ahead of potential snowfall tonight. And We get a look at commodity markets with Jamey Kohake.

We Speak Farm Saturday 4/4/25

Grilling season is here! We're kicking it off with the folks from Iowa Pork and Fareway!

Mike Naig joins today's Clean Water Wednesday; fresh off of checking out work on an oxbow in Grundy County!