The Big Show

East-Central Iowa field agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe from Iowa State University Extension says there was planting progress made over the weekend in her area. She talks about issues with farmers needing to re-plant and for those who haven't planted yet maybe changing to a short season variety.

Today we are in Story County, Iowa with the Struthers Family presenting the 183rd Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers! We hear from Chuck and Kay Struthers about their farming operation and the family history in ag. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig gives his praise for the Struthers family and talks a little bit about how the Northern Lights...

It's planting day at the DMACC Iowa Soybean Camera powered by Champion Seed! We're planting soybeans this year for the first tome at the Adel DMACC Farm after 15 years of continuous corn. DMACC Agribusiness instructor Travis Lautner talks about that decision to break up the pest cycle on that plot and the later planting date due to rain. Champion Seed's Seth Hill and RC Casteel tell us what they'r...

It's planting day at the DMACC Iowa Soybean Camera powered by Champion Seed! We're planting soybeans this year for the first tome at the Adel DMACC Farm after 15 years of continuous corn. DMACC Agribusiness instructor Travis Lautner talks about that decision to break up the pest cycle on that plot and the later planting date due to rain. Champion Seed's Seth Hill and RC Casteel tell us what they'r...

Bob Quinn is joined today by the folks from the Iowa Soybean Association talking about clean water practices today that they are encouraging soybean growers to implement on the farm. Today's guests from the Iowa Soybean Association are CEO Kirk Leeds, Conservation Agronomist Ben Porepp, Conservation Services Manager Brandon Iddings, Director of Conservation Roger Wolf, ISA President-Elect Brent Sw...

It's a special day for Sue Danielson from the WHO Radio newsroom, celebrating a big work-iversary at WHO! Bob reminisces about when he first hired her and she talks about one of her favorite memories in her time here, meeting a young man at the Iowa State Fair in the ag building who was overflowing with excitement and knowledge for agriculture!

Iowa State Extension plant pathology expert Alison Robertson talks with David about the new Tarspotter app that she has been working on with other experts from across the Midwest to determine risk of tar spot in your specific area! She also talks about the other diseases they are developing models for.

Iowa Corn Growers Association Director of Sustainability Greg Wandrey talks about some resources Iowa Corn has to help clear up confusion around ag carbon markets and ways they work with farmers to promote soil health. Mahaska County Angus Producer Amanda Drost tells us about her and her husband's operation and the cover crops they have been planting over the past decade-plus. She says it's been a...

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach field agronomist Clarabell Probasco says they have enjoyed large amounts of rainfall to help with drought in her area of Southeast Iowa. Discusses the wait for planting to begin in 2024. She also tells us that alfalfa weevils are causing a lot of havoc in the area.

North Central Iowa Agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz from Iowa State University Extension tells us about some of last night's rainfall totals in the area and says it's helping result in reduced drought suffering. She also tells us how the early crops are emerging. She also details pest activity she's noticing.

Monday's Second Hour: DMACC Agribusiness instructor Travis Lautner talks with us about the clean water practices they're working on at the Adel Farm and the rye cover crop that some cows are feeding on this spring. You can find some videos and pictures of those on our Facebook and Twitter pages! Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discusses the safety of beef and dairy with the ongoing highly...

Monday's First Hour: Dekalb and Asgrow Technical Agronomist Nicloe Stecklein talks with us today from Northeast Iowa about planting delays, soil moisture, and detection of cut worms in that area. Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake breaks down today's markets with grains sharply higher today amid planting delays. Tim Meyer and the Steffes Group have a big auction online going over the next couple of...

Thursday's Second Hour: We are discussing the model agreed to by the U.S. Treasury Department for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credits and Iowa Corn Growers Association President Jolene Riessen discusses how it impacts corn farmers and improvements that she sees need to be made to get corn-based ethanol in the mix. Doug Hensley from Hertz Farm Management discusses what he's seen in his travel across...

Thursday's First Hour: The Treasury Department put out guidance on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel credits this week and Iowa Soybean Association Chief Officer of Demand and Advocacy Matt Herman discusses the impact of those tax credits of soybean farmers. Iowa State University Extension field crop entomology specialist Ashley Dean joins us to talk about the results from today's black cutworm moth m...

Wednesday's Second Hour: The celebration of May Beef Month in Iowa continues as Bob Quinn, the Iowa Beef Industry Council, and the Iowa Cattlemen's Association at the site of the winner of the 2024 Iowa's Best Burger Contest: JJ's Tavern + Grill in Ankeny! Co-owners Rick and Lilia Romero tell us about their smash burgers and how they named their four-month-old restaurant! IBIC Executive Director M...

Bob Quinn is with the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen's Association naming JJ's Tavern + Grill the winner of the 2024 Iowa's Best Burger Contest! JJ's owners Rick and Lilia Romero and Michael Roberts talk about their smash burgers, some of the featured toppings, and their first few months in the restaurant business! IBIC Director of Marketing and Communications Kylie Peterson tal...

Tuesday's Second Hour: Dr. Rachel Ruden from the ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Lab tells us what is happening in the wild bird population for highly pathogenic avian influenza and some building up of immunity. "The Sauceman" Speed Herrig from Cookies BBQ is hitting the road in the Rib Wagon! Find out where he's heading in Central Iowa and how he prepares his ribs for mouth-watering flavor! We conclude...

Tuesday's First Hour: American Carbon Alliance CEO Tom Buis gives his take on news that a plant in Georgia is using Brazilian ethanol to produces sustainable aviation fuel instead of that from the United States. We're talking cash grain with the "Goddess of Grain", Angie Setzer from Consus Ag. The National 4-H Conference just concluded in Washington D.C. and Treynor High School Junior Monica Osbor...

Monday's Second Hour: We're looking at national issues in ag with Representative Ashley Hinson (IA-02) including the Securing American Agriculture Act, tariffs on herbicides, and this year's E-15 waiver. Bob talks with Iowa Corn Growers' Ryan Sauer about promoting biofuels sales at retailers across Iowa. Jamey Kohake wraps up the show with a market update from Paragon Investments.

Monday's First Hour: Justin Glissan is with us of the top of the program to recap the severe weather weekend, including the updated tornado count in Iowa and rainfall impacts. Mike Naig is talking clean water with us and the latest on funding of projects across Iowa. He also discusses the developments in HPAI in cattle. Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake dives into today's market trade with us. Tim...

It's Farming For The Future Friday today sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and Iowa Corn! Bob is at the Kwik Star in Altoona, IA talking about ethanol with guests. The hour starts with Kwik Trip District Leader Mitchell Schneider talking about their upcoming locations, serving rural communities that are "food deserts", and the offering of Unleaded 88 (E15) fuel. Iowa Corn Grower...

Bob Quinn is at Kwik Star in Altoona, IA today for Farming for the Future Friday, sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and the Iowa Corn Growers Association. Starting the program, ICGA District 5 Field Manager John Stoakes talks about his role at Iowa Corn and what he's telling farmers and consumers about market building. ICGA Vice President of Market Development Ryan Sauer has ins...

Thursday's Second Hour: Iowa Cattlemen's Association CEO Bryan Whaley is with us to begin the hour with his report card for the state legislature this session. David has a special report with Iowa State Clinical Associate Professor Phillip Jardon talking about the signs and effects of HPAI in dairy cattle and he has info on an upcoming informational seminar on the issue. Austin Schroeder from Brug...

Thursday's First Hour: Field Agronomist Mike Witt from Iowa State University Extension say planters in West Central Iowa are going "as fast as they can get 'em legally" in anticipation of a lot of much-needed rainfall in the next several days. He also updates us on soil moisture and GDU levels and how they compare to historical averages. Austin Schroeder from Brugler Marketing and Management updat...

Wednesday's Second Hour: We're talking clean water to start the hour with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig who has details on yesterday's announcement of investments across the state and updates us on the batch and build projects going on around Iowa. Mike also tells us about the latest developments in the situation of HPAI in dairy cattle, the new biosecurity measures, and gives reassuranc...