Fenceline

Bob Quinn sits down with the Iowa Beef Industry Council to discuss all things Beef Quality Assurance (BQA). Get the inside info from IBIC staff and learn how Iowa cattle farmers are implementing best management practices on their farms.

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Our Farming for the Future series takes us to the Iowa State University Kent Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex and the Iowa Cattlemen's Leadership Summit. We talk programs to help finance livestock projects & Iowa Beef Industry Council research projects.

Iowa State Revolving Fund
Iowa NRCS
Iowa Beef Industry Council
Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers

Recapping the Farming for the Future Conference with three of the day's presenters - Matthew Erickson (Farm Credit Services of America), Dr. Christopher Pudenz (Iowa Farm Bureau Federation), and Eldon McAfee (Brick Gentry Law). Bob talks with the experts about the state of the economy in terms of agriculture and new rules impacting Iowa's livestock farmers.

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Welcome to the Farming for the Future Series! This episode takes us to Marion County, where we hear from Iowa farmers about the important relationship between corn & livestock and take a look at the future of the corn industry in Iowa.

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Welcome to Episode 4 of the Fenceline Podcast. Bob Quinn is joined by the final Good Farm Neighbors of 2023, the Dolch family from Montgomery County. A family deeply rooted in agriculture, the Dolches share how it all began and how they got to where they are in the industry today. Bob & Steve even swap some stories about Villisca and Morton's Mill.

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Dolch Family: Steve Dolch and Family Honored as Good Farm Neighbors in Montgomery County - (supportfarmers.com)

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Welcome to Episode 3 of the Fenceline Podcast. The Behounek family visits with Bob on their farm outside of Chelsea, IA. They discuss the evolution of the farm - from one 4-H project years ago, to a working crop and livestock farm. Secretary Mike Naig joins Joe Behounek and Bob Quinn to discuss the sheep industry in Iowa.

Animal Genetic Leaders from Poweshiek County Recognized as Good Farm Neighbors - (supportfarmers.com)

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Fenceline Podcast. Bob Quinn is joined by the first family to receive the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award from Butler County. The Bolins share the history of New Day Dairy and how the operation has also evolved into an agritourism business. Then Secretary Mike Naig joins us to talk about his favorite topic - Iowa agriculture.

Good Farm Neighbor Award: Good Farm Neighbor Award - (supportfarmers.com)

Bolin Family: New Day Dairy Recognized as First Good Farm Neighbors in Butler County - (supportfarmers.com)

New Day Dairy: New Day Dairy GuestBarn: Farm Stay Bed and Breakfast in Northern Iowa

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Welcome to Episode 1 of the Fenceline Podcast. Bob Quinn, Iowa's leading farm broadcaster, introduces us to the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award and talks with a recent honoree - the Schleisman Family from Calhoun County. We also hear from Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, as he shares conservation practices he sees on livestock farms across the state.

Good Farm Neighbor Award: Good Farm Neighbor Award - (supportfarmers.com)

Schleisman Family: Calhoun County Conservation Leaders Honored with Good Farm Neighbor Award - (supportfarmers.com)

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Since 2004, Iowa livestock farmers have turned to the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers for free, confidential, and expert assistance in raising livestock responsibly and successfully. Join us at the fenceline and hear from industry experts and farmers about topics important to livestock agriculture in Iowa. The fenceline – where the gate is always open.

The Big Show's very own Bob Quinn joins us on our first episode!

We get a history lesson on Quinn's journey to radio, how the Good Farm Neighbor Award came to be + even hear some kitchen talk!

Apply for the Good Farm Neighbor Award by November 15th at supportfarmers.com.