What happens when a grain elevator fails, and how are farmers protected? 🌽

Representative Norlin Mommsen joins Rush Hour Ag to give an important update on the Grain Indemnity Fund, why it matters, and how it impacts producers across Iowa. Stay informed on the policies that safeguard your farm and livelihood.

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Louis and Elliott are BACK in the studio — and this time, they’re diving headfirst into the wild world of agricultural conspiracy theories.

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This week on Rush Hour Ag, we sit down with Erin Foster, Director of the Linn County Mental Health Access Center. Erin shares how access centers are transforming the way people get help, providing timely, compassionate support without the ER wait or long drives.

She dives into how this model supports rural and underserved communities, and why making mental health care approachable and accessible is more important than ever in agriculture.

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This week on Rush Hour Ag, Louis and Elliott sit down with Joe Mitchell, a former Iowa State Representative, founder of Run Gen Z, and now the Great Plains Regional Administrator for HUD. Joe opens up about launching his political career in his early 20s, why Gen Z voices matter in government, and what it's like to serve in a major federal leadership role before 30. If you’re interested in politics, public service, or the power of starting young, don’t miss this episode!

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Think you know what your land is worth? Think again. Louis and Elliott sit down for a no-filter convo on mineral rights, solar farm payouts, ending property tax, and all the wild cards in rural land ownership. This one's packed with truth bombs rural America needs to hear.

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In this follow-up episode of Rush Hour Ag, Gary dives into the evolving landscape of renewable energy tax credits. He breaks down the key components of the latest energy bill and what they mean for rural Iowa, landowners, and the future of agriculture.

We talk about:

🔋 How renewable energy projects are funded

🏭 Why energy policy is becoming a major factor in rural economies

📉 The long-term impact of tax credits on local property taxes

🌬️ The balance between energy expansion and ag preservation

Gary’s decades of experience in public affairs and policy give him a front-row seat to the decisions that shape our communities, and he doesn’t hold back.

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What’s really driving property tax hikes in rural communities—and what can be done about it? 💸 We sat down with public affairs veteran Gary Grant to dig deep into the policy decisions impacting small-town survival. From disaster recovery to chronic disease advocacy to ag-specific legislation, Gary's 25-year career is all about shaping the future of rural America. 🚜

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What’s really going on behind the scenes in Iowa agriculture and government? Emily Schmitt — a third-generation leader in ag manufacturing and champion for rural communities — breaks down the biggest challenges facing Iowa.

From fighting for tax breaks on grain bins, navigating tariffs that hit manufacturers hard, to pushing for government efficiency and better childcare in small towns, Emily pulls no punches.

She shares the real story of passing down the farm and what the future of rural Iowa looks like. This episode is packed with insider knowledge and hope for the heartland. Tune in now and get the straight talk you won’t hear anywhere else!

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In this episode of Rush Hour Ag, Iowa House Rep. Norlin Mommsen joins Louie and Elliott to break down the Grain Indemnity Fund upgrade — why expanding limits, defining credit sales, and boosting protections matter for Iowa farmers. Tune in to hear real-world impact straight from the Capitol.

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In this episode, helps us dig into the battle between truth and disinformation, what it’s like to sit across from lawmakers, and how precision ag and rural voices are shaping the next chapter of American farming.

If you care about where ag is headed, this one’s for you.

🔗 Hit play, share with your crew, and let’s set the record straight.

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