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It's Clean Water Wednesday on The Big Show! Bob is in Newhall, Iowa with the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance, Linn Co-op Oil Company, Iowa Soybean Association, and The Nature Conservancy in Iowa as the sponsors of today's program!
With tar spot detected in three Iowa counties, Meaghan Anderson from Iowa State Extension tells us about scouting and fighting it. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions is today's market analyst. We'll dig into 45Z tax credits with Monte Shaw from the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. And we sit down with Kirk Leeds for our monthly update from the Iowa Soybean Association!
www.iasoybeans.com/Farm4Profit Through more than 200 on-farm trials each year, the Iowa Soybean Association is helping farmers make better decisions based on real-world conditions, not controlled plots. Their work spans everything from seeding rates to fungicide use to nitrogen efficiency, all with one goal: improving profitability and sustainability at the farm level. One of the biggest takeaways? Many farmers are planting more soybean seeds than they need. Research shows populations can often be reduced to around 110,000 seeds per acre without sacrificing yield, creating a clear opportunity to cut input costs in tight-margin years. Another major focus has been fungicide and insecticide applications. Despite common “program” approaches where these products are applied every season, multiple years of trials have shown that in the absence of disease pressure, these applications rarely pay. In fact, only about one in five blanket applications delivers a return, reinforcing the importance of scouting before making application decisions. The conversation also highlights how far crop genetics have come—reducing the need for routine treatments that may have made sense years ago but don't always deliver value today. On the corn side, nitrogen efficiency continues to stand out. Some of the most efficient operators are producing strong yields using as little as 0.6 pounds of nitrogen per bushel by leveraging practices like split applications and better timing. Trials are also exploring the value of stabilizers in spring-applied nitrogen, showing early signs that protecting that investment can make a difference. At its core, this episode reinforces a simple but powerful idea: farmers don't need more data—they need better data they can trust. And when that data comes directly from farms like theirs, it becomes a tool they can use with confidence. If you're looking for ways to trim costs, improve efficiency, and make smarter agronomic decisions, this is a conversation worth paying attention to. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/Farm4Profit Media is not a financial, legal, or tax advisor. Content is provided for informational purposes only, and we serve solely as a platform for third-party opinions. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Welcome to another episode of the Fenceline Podcast! In this episode, host Bob Quinn sits down with Brian Waddingham executive director of the Coalition to support Iowa Farmers, Bryan Whley CEO of Iowa Cattlemen's Association, Josh Berg President of the Iowa Turkey Federation, Brent Swart with the Iowa Soybean Association, Pat McGonegle CEO of Iowa Pork Producers Association, and Stu Swanson with the Iowa Corn Growers Association to discuss the first renewal of the USMCA Trade Agreement and how this can affect our agricultural markets within the state of Iowa. Learn more:
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 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.
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!
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!
The Iowa Soybean Association takes over the show today as we look ahead to the Farm Forward event and everything else soybeans!
Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionDec. 23, 2025 Aaron Putze of the Iowa Soybean Association on the strength and confidence of Iowa's ag producers.
Iowa Business Report Friday EditionDec. 12, 2025 Aaron Putze of the Iowa Soybean Association on the administration's Farmer Bridge Assistance Program announced this past Monday.
Simon starts the hour with good news for Iowa soybean farmers as he talks to Kirk Leeds, CEO of the Iowa Soybean Association about the agreement between Pres Trump and China to purchase 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans. This includes the 550-600 million bushels produced by Iowa farmers. Later, Simon talks to Sen. Ted Cruz about the discovery of spying on 9 Republican Senators by Jack Smith. 'Operation: Artic Frost' weaponized the FBI against 9 sitting Senators, all Republicans, by bugging their phones and subpoenaing their phone records in this "mind blowing" discovery.
It's good news for Iowa soybean farmers as Simon talks to Kirk Leeds, CEO of the Iowa Soybean Association about the new trade agreement between the US and China. After President Trump's visit to China they have agreed to purchase 12 million metric tons of soybeans, including the 550-600 million bushels produced by Iowa farmers every year.
Conversation #345: The Story, Journey and Passion of Linda Funk, Executive Director The Soyfoods CouncilToday's conversation is with Linda Funk with The Soyfoods Council. For more than 40 years, Linda Funk has chosen a career in food marketing. Her professional experience has included extensive management experience with two large food and beverage manufacturers, Ambrosia Chocolate and Pepsi-Cola and two of the largest commodity associations, Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board and Iowa Soybean Association. Linda's responsibilities at The Soyfoods Council include creating the organization itself in addition to developing and executing the soyfood programs. Linda created Flavorful Insight to assist food clients in developing and executing marketing programs, new product introductions and high-impact public relations campaigns. Please enjoy my conversation with Linda.Connect with Linda:Instagram Facebook X: @SoyfoodsCouncil www.anneelizabethrd.comCopyright © 2025 AEHC & OPISong: One Of These DaysArtist: The Geminiwww.thegeminimusic.comMusic used by permission. All rights received.© ASCAP OrtmanMusic
In today's show Mark is joined by Matt Herman of the Iowa Soybean Association to learn about the Summer Soy Series, Riley speaks with Greg McBride of Allendale for the latest export sales report, and we discuss the crop tour results.
In today's show Riley presents a featured conversation with Nate Meyer of Beck's Hybrids, Mark continues the discussion with Joe McClure of the Iowa Soybean Association, and Dustin speaks with Shelbi Nederhoff of Nutrien Financial.
In today's show Andy talks about the new marketing campaign at GROWMARK FS, Riley talks to Greg McBride about the Weekly Export Sales Report, and Mark goes Between the Pods and talks water quality with Joe McClure of the Iowa Soybean Association.
In today's show Riley speaks with Dekalb technical agronomist Lance Goettsch about scouting for pests, Dustin learns more about the national swine health strategy with Dr. Anna Forseth of the NPPC, and Mark wraps up his conversation with Brandon Iddings of the Iowa Soybean Association.
In today's show Mark learns more about oxbow restorations and conservation practices with Brandon Iddings of the Iowa Soybean Association, Andy is joined by northeast Iowa Beck's agronomist Lee Koenigsfeld, and Dustin speaks with Nancy Martinez of the National Corn Growers Association about trade policy and expanding markets.
In today's show Duane Stateler, President of the NPPC, discusses the state of the pork industry, Dustin speaks with Matt Ziegler of the National Corn Growers Association about E15 policy, and Mark is joined by Dave Walton of the Iowa Soybean Association.
In today's show, Mark talks with Matt Herman of the Iowa Soybean Association, Riley wraps up his conversation with state climatologist Dr. Justin Glisson and Andy discusses Eastern Iowa Tractorcade with a long time participant.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters, brought to you by Beck's Hybrids: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann visits with Tanner Beymer of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Mark Magnuson talks about Farmers Fueling the Future with Matt Herman of the Iowa Soybean Association, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.
In today's show Dustin is joined by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig to discuss National Soil and Water Conservation week and planting progress, Andy has more from his visit to a recent Iowa Soybean Association field day, and Riley learns more about LEXION combines from Jeff Gray of CLAAS.
In today's show, Andy talks about the Iowa Soybean Association field day he is attending today, Riley discusses food rescue with Annette Hacker of the Food Bank of Iowa, and Mark talks soy food month with Soy Foods Council Executive Director Linda Funk.
In today's show Mark is joined by Paul Sauer of Helena Ag for a featured conversation about preparing for the growing season, Andy provides a segment from the latest Pods of Potential episode discussing the 2024 research and insights report from Iowa Soybean Association, and Riley gets the latest South America weather and crop update from Greg McBride of Allendale.
In today's show Mark is joined by Paul Sauer of Helena Ag for a featured conversation about preparing for the growing season, Andy provides a segment from the latest Pods of Potential episode discussing the 2024 research and insights report from Iowa Soybean Association, and Dustin speaks to Ross Bender of Mosaic.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters, brought to you by the Iowa Corn Growers Association: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann covers U.S. Ag Secretary Brook Rollins's trip to Iowa, Mark Magnuson talks with Amy Bissell of the Iowa Soybean Association, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.
In today's show Riley Smith speaks with Paul Winters of Clean Fuels Alliance for an update on the EPA lawsuit, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig to learn the latest on HPAI, and Mark speaks with Aimee Bissell of the Iowa Soybean Association about on-farm research trials.
In today's show Dustin learns more about Durastak corn from Matt Dolch of GHX, Andy presents the latest featured conversation with Dan Hart of Growmark to discuss the New Century FS facility in Tama, and Mark talks on farm research trials with Aimee Bissell of the Iowa Soybean Association.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters, brought to you by the Iowa Corn Growers Association: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann talks with Dysart farmer Pete Youngblut about the USDA funding freeze, Mark Magnuson visits with Alex Litvin about the Iowa Soybean Association's Innovation to Profit series, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.
In today's show, Mark talks about the Innovation to Profit series from the Iowa Soybean Association, Riley visits with Talus Ag CEO Hiro Iwanaga about their green ammonia production, and Dustin talks with Adam Striegel of Bayer about herbicide resistance.
In today's show Mark learns more about the Innovation to Profit Series from the Iowa Soybean Association's Alex Litvin, Riley Smith talks about financial preparedness in a time of economic volatility with Matt Roberts of Syverson-Strege, and Dustin speaks to Ben Brown of the Food and Agriculture Policy Institute.
In today's show Riley speaks with Jason De Bruin of Valent about crop protection options for 2025, Mark discusses tariff ramifications with Grant Kimberley of the Iowa Soybean Association, and Andy learns about an ag scholarship offered to students by Growmark.
In today's show Mark discusses soybean export trends and tariff ramifications with Grant Kimberley of the Iowa Soybean Association, Riley Smith is joined by Adam Sibbel of Indigo Ag, and we discuss agriculture's relationship to the Super Bowl.
In this episode of the AgTribes Report, host Vance Crowe dives into the intricate world of agriculture, economics, and policy with guest Steve Conaway, a farmer and real estate appraiser from Kansas. The conversation explores the economic side of agriculture, touching on topics such as conservation practices and government subsidies.Vance and Steve delve into the controversy surrounding a $97 million USDA grant to the Iowa Soybean Association, examining the implications of taxpayer-funded subsidies for conservation practices. They discuss the potential impact of budget cuts on farmers reliant on such subsidies and the broader economic consequences.The episode also covers Mexico's decision to drop restrictions on GMO corn imports, highlighting the complexities of international trade agreements and cultural attitudes towards GMOs. Vance and Steve consider the potential effects on U.S. corn exports and the agricultural market.Immigration enforcement and its impact on farm labor is another key topic, with discussions on the reality versus perception of ICE raids affecting agricultural workers. The conversation touches on the challenges of replacing undocumented workers and the potential economic ramifications.Vance and Steve also explore the role of U.S. aid in supporting Ukrainian agriculture, questioning the logic of funding competitors in the global grain market. They discuss the transparency of government spending and the need for accountability.The episode concludes with a discussion on Bitcoin's role in agriculture, including a Bitcoin land price report and the potential for cryptocurrency to influence land ownership. Steve shares his experience with Bitcoin and the ease of using digital wallets, while Vance encourages listeners to explore the world of cryptocurrency.Throughout the episode, Vance emphasizes the importance of transparency in funding and decision-making within the agricultural sector, advocating for open discussions about the influence of government and corporate interests.Legacy Interviews - A service that records individuals and couples telling their life stories so that future generations can know their family history. https://www.legacyinterviews.com/experienceRiver.com - Invest in Bitcoin with Confidence https://river.com/signup?r=OAB5SKTP(01:08) Introduction to the AgTribe's Report(04:30) Iowa Soybeans and USDA Grant Controversy(10:41) Mexico Drops GMO Corn Import Restrictions(14:19) Impact of ICE Raids on Farm Workers(18:11) US Aid to Ukrainian Farmers(21:13) Bitcoin Land Price Report(26:41) Peter Thiel Paradox and Worthy Adversaryhttps://serve.podhome.fm/the-vance-crowe-podcast_638721156549613591
Agriculture in Iowa is vital to feeding the world, but it poses challenges for water quality and flood management due to nutrient runoff and extreme weather. One innovative solution is the restoration of oxbow lakes—former river bends that have become disconnected from streams. These revitalized oxbows filter out nutrients like nitrates, provide habitat for endangered species such as the Topeka shiner, and offer flood storage to reduce downstream impacts.In this episode, Brandon Iddings of the Iowa Soybean Association explains the restoration process, which involves collaboration with landowners and partners like U.S. Fish and Wildlife. John Marshall, a farmer in Iowa, discusses the benefits of having oxbows restored on his land, from reducing nutrient runoff to creating wildlife habitats and improving flood resilience. With over 250 oxbows restored statewide and growing interest among farmers, these projects are delivering economic and environmental returns while showcasing the power of simple, nature-based solutions.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet. The Mississippi By Nature series is supported by the Walton Family Foundation and outfitted by Patagonia.
In today's show Mark previews the Farm Forward conference from Iowa Soybean Association with Matt Herman, Dustin continues the conversation with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, and Riley speaks to the interim CEO of the Food Bank of Iowa, Tami Nielsen, about a donation from Hy-Vee.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with Matt Roberts of Syverson-Strege, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by Ted Perry of Purina, Mark previews Farm Forward with Matt Herman of the Iowa Soybean Association, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.
Professor Dr. Greg Tylka, nematologist at Iowa State University and the SCN Coalition, shares a wealth of information on the risks of soybean cyst nematodes to bean crops and ways to combat them. Matt Herman is chief officer of demand and advocacy at Iowa Soybean Association and he's also with Americans for Clean Aviation Fuels (ACAF). He talks about the latest on low-carbon fuel guidance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's show Dustin talks with Ryan Stein of John Deere about precision tools, Mark is joined by Grant Kimberley of the Iowa Soybean Association to learn about his trade mission trip to South Korea, and Riley speaks with Vince Restucci of Valent about financing inputs.
In today's show, Dustin discusses pest management with Eric Ott of Valent, Mark is joined by Grant Kimberly of the Iowa Soybean Association to learn about his trip to the Philippines and Andy talks to Justin Welch from Syngenta about their new Seed Line up for 2025.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann visits with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and Mark Magnuson talks with Grant Kimberley of the Iowa Soybean Association.
In today's show Riley is joined by Matt Roberts of Syverson-Strege to speak about end of year tax planning, Andy presents part of the latest episode of Pods of Potential with Alex Buseman of the Iowa Soybean Association, and Mark speaks with Terry Johnston of Farm Rescue.
In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation about Farmers for Soil Health with Mike Gilman of the Iowa Soybean Association, Riley visits with Heidi Burns of Indigo Ag to talk about a record-setting carbon credit reservation, and Dustin has a conversation with Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister.
In today's show, Mark talks about Farmers for Soil Health with Mike Gilman of the Iowa Soybean Association, Andy talks bioreactors and nitrogen maintenance in the latest Pods of Potential, and Dustin talks about the S7 combine with Bergen Nelson of John Deere.
In today's show Andy brings us part of the latest episode of Pods of Potential as he discusses bioreactors with Alex Buseman of the Iowa Soybean Association, Dustin is joined by Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig to discuss agriculture during President Trump's second term, and Mark discusses when to buy inputs with Ian Loar of Farmers Business Network.
In today's show Mark wraps up with Iowa Soybean Association research agronomist Shane Beck, Andy is joined by Beck's Hybrids agronomist Lee Koenigsfeld, and Riley speaks with Greg McBride of Allendale for a South America update.
In today's show Dustin is joined by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig to discuss the election, Mark speaks with Iowa Soybean Association research agronomist Shane Beck, and Andy and Dustin discuss what happens after harvest season wraps up.
In today's show Dustin is joined by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Mark brings us a segment from Between the Pods with Matt Swanson, a Conservation Agronomist with the Iowa Soybean Association, and Riley gets a South American weather and crop update from Ben Breisch of Allendale.
In today's show Riley is joined by Mark Worner of Agoro Carbon, Andy brings us a segment from the latest Pods of Potential episode with Suzanne Shirbroun and Brandon Iddings of the Iowa Soybean Association, and Mark is joined by Chris Turner of Pivot Bio.