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.