In what has become an annual visit, we take Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, out for a spin to chat about current events in agriculture while at the Iowa State Fair. This visit gets into trade, livestock prices and water quality.

Tim Koch of Farm Credit Services of America explains shifting land values across the Midwest, highlighting declines and growth with the impact of interest rates, supply-demand, and producer sentiment—along with who’s buying and how—shaping today’s farmland market.

Farm succession expert Mike Downey joins us to explain why only 20–30% of farms have a plan—and why starting tough conversations about heirs, death, and taxes is more critical than ever.

Eden Tesfazghi left war-torn Eritrea 40 years ago in search of safety and landed in the Midwest. A culture shock for sure, her adjustment started after walking through the desert for three weeks and eventually arriving via plane in North Dakota.

Charles Baron from Farmers Business Network discusses how trade uncertainty and record corn yield predictions are creating unprecedented challenges for farmers in 2025.

Two farmers tell opposite weather stories: Ohio's Ben Klick describes the wettest, coldest spring in memory with corn at multiple growth stages, while Idaho's Jamie Kress faces drought with just 1.5 inches of rain during critical growing months. Both adapt with resilience and humor.

J.R. Burdick shares how he’s reshaping farm marketing by stepping off the commodity treadmill and connecting directly with consumers.

Meteorologist Eric Hunt returns to discuss the intense mix of wind, heat, and rain, what it means for the growing season, and how 2025's weather compares to recent eventful growing seasons.

Karen Braun of Reuters Open Interest shares commodity market insights, crop tour analysis, and how weather and trade impact grain prices.

Discussion in front of a live audience as part of our 50th season celebration with Ted Seifried in LeClaire, Iowa.