Hour Two: "There's always more we can do" in conservation

Hour One: Talking Clean Water with Catherine DeLong

Wednesday's First Hour: Iowa State University Water Quality Program Manager Catherine DeLong is in studio with us today as we celebrate Clean Water in Iowa sponsored by the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions dives into the cattle markets and takes a look at acreage estimates.

Hour Two: Surveying Needs of Ag Employers for the Future

Tuesday's Second Hour: Mitch Hoyer from Iowa 4-H tells us about their recent workforce survey seeking to find out what the industry is in need of from the next generation. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig gives us the latest information on the dairy cows in Kansas and Texas that have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, the signs and symptoms, and the future of those cows. John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing closes today's show with an update on markets.

Hour One: HPAI Found In Dairy Cows & Baltimore Shipwreck Affecting Ag Shipping

Tuesday's First Hour: Iowa State University Extension Dairy Veterinarian Phillip Jardon discusses recent findings of avian influenza in some sick cattle, how they believe the virus is being transmitted, and reminds us of best practices for biosecurity. Mike Steenhoek from the Soy Transportation Coalition tells us about the impact of this morning's shipwreck and bridge collapse in Baltimore on the ag supply chain. Amanda Brill from Total Farm Marketing gets into the commodity markets with us today. And in today's Iowa Farm Bureau Spotlight, Bob is talking with IFBF Senior Investment Manager Adam Koppes about partnering with entrepreneurs across Iowa and providing educational opportunities through the Renew Rural Iowa program.

Hour Two: Conservation on the Recker Farm Coming Out of Winter

Monday's Second Hour: Starting the hour, we're talking conservation with corn farmer Tim Recker and what's on his mind amid the raininess of this weekend and the mostly above-normal temperatures this winter. David Geiger has a special report today with American Feed Industry Association Director of Feed Manufacturing & Regulatory Affairs Gary Huddleston about an EPA warning on the use of formaldehyde in agriculture and reminders for the proper use. Jamey Kohake wraps up today's show with another update on markets from Paragon Investments.

Hour One: Precipitation to Celebrate Over the Weekend

Monday's First Hour: Iowa State University Extension field agronomist Meaghan Anderson tells us what kind of precipitation Central Iowa saw over the past three days, what she's hoping for the next couple of days, and how that could impact drought-stricken fields. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments is today's market analyst starting the holiday-shortened trade week. And Tim Meyer has our weekly update from the Steffes Group and gives us some insight on what the weather has looked like outside his Southeast Iowa window.

3/22/24 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 will have a negative impact on liquid fuels. And Angie Setzer from Consus Ag ends the show with us looking at today's market trade as soybeans fall double digits.

3/21/24 Hour Two: Rooted in Agriculture in Franklin County

Our celebration of Ag Week sponsored by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation continues today as we talk with Tanner Brass from Franklin County telling us about his oxbow projects and their county Farm Bureau is hosting a Breakfast Battle! Terraplex Ag Pella Store Manager Ben De Boef tells us about the ag drones they have available and the service and training they offer there in the store. Alan Brugler from Brugler Marketing & Management LLC breaks down the markets as we end the show.

3/21/24 Hour One: Sen. Ernst on Women in Ag, FAFSA for Ag Students

DeKalb/Asgrow Agronomist Nicole Stecklein talks GDUs and planting season with us; as well as the latest drought monitor showing some improvement in her area of Eastern Iowa. Senator Joni Ernst discusses her efforts to update FAFSA to correct hinderances on farm kids, Women in Agriculture Day, and a letter sent to Ambassador Katherine Tai and Secretary Tom Vilsack. ICGA District 3 Director Mark Mueller discusses some export opportunities he is working on.

Hour 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.