Fenceline

In this episode of The Fenceline, we celebrate two Iowa farm families recognized with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award. Ernie and Paula Barnes are honored for their decades of service to Iowa agriculture, pork producers and the Iowa State Fair, where they continue to welcome and support the next generation. We also visit with fifth-generation farmer Will Longinaker of Longinaker Farms in Fremont County about his family’s cattle operation, efforts to modernize their feedlot and cow-calf operation, and their commitment to caring for the land and community. Hear the stories behind two Iowa families who exemplify what it means to be a good farm neighbor.

In this episode of the Fenceline Podcast, host Bob Quinn visits with Matt and Kayla McGuire of McGuire Charolais in Dubuque County, recipients of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award. The McGuires share their story of building a diversified cattle operation, their commitment to conservation and livestock care, and the importance of giving back to their community. Hear how this Eastern Iowa farm family continues to find new opportunities to grow their operation while caring for their land, livestock and neighbors. 

Welcome to another episode of the Fenceline Podcast. Bob Quinn is joined by the Troyer family, who recently received the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award in Decatur County. The Troyers share the history of their family dairy and how the operation has evolved through multiple generations. Then, Deputy Secretary Grant Menke joins us to talk about his favorite topic - Iowa agriculture.

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Troyer Family: T-Boy Dairy of Decatur County to Receive Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award

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Welcome to another episode of the Fenceline Podcast! In this episode, host Bob Quinn sits down with Steve & Amy Swenka in Tiffin, Iowa, Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, and Bryan Whaley, Chief Executive Officer, Brian Waddingham, Executive Director with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers, and Alex Frazier of Frazier Nursery. Listen in to hear them discuss their operation, Double G Angus. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry today.

 Welcome to another episode of the Fenceline Podcast! In this episode, host Bob Quinn sits down with Alyssa Preston, District 8 Field Manager with Iowa Corn, Alan Zellmer, Farmer in Atlantic, Iowa, Brian Waddingham, Executive Director with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers, and Darin Proffit, Iowa Corn Promotion Board Member representing District 7. Listen in to hear them discuss the Zellmer feedlot operation and how their farm has diversified over the years. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry today. 

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. 

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Welcome to another episode of the Fenceline Podcast! In this episode, host Bob Quinn sits down with John Stoakes, District 5 Field Manager for Iowa Corn, to discuss the latest checkoff efforts and the value of livestock fed Iowa‑grown corn. Stoakes, along with Austin Miller, shares input from his work with the Iowa State Digital Innovation Lab - but most importantly, his experience as a young farmer in Iowa.

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Welcome to another episode of the Fenceline Podcast. Bob Quinn is joined by the Eickman family, who recently received the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award in Carroll County. The Eickmans share the history of their family hog farm and how the operation has transitioned through multiple generations. Then, Secretary Mike Naig joins us to talk about his favorite topic - Iowa agriculture.

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Eickman Family: Carroll County farm family recognized for livestock care, conservation and community leadership -

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Welcome to another episode of the Fenceline Podcast. Bob Quinn is joined by the staff of the Iowa Finance Authority and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to discuss financing options available to young farmers in Iowa.

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Welcome to another episode of the Fenceline Podcast! In this episode, host Bob Quinn sits down with Gregg and Liddy Hora, hog farmers from Webster County and the most recent recipients of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award at the Iowa Pork Congress. Bob and Gregg are also joined by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig to talk about the significance of the Good Farm Neighbor Award and the current state of Iowa’s agriculture industry.

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