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Would be the result of the Biofuels Access bill if it passes the Iowa Senate, and that's one of the messages we are hearing during our exclusive coverage of Biodiesel Day on the Hill. Iowa Biodiesel Board Chair Brad Wilson joins The Big Show to explain how these homegrown, low-carbon fuels are even making their way out to California and CEO Grant Kimberly explains the key upgrades to the legislation this year from the one which failed a year ago. PLUS Paul Mussman's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.

As your representatives on the Iowa Biodiesel Board are at the Statehouse today visiting with your local elected representatives about the benefits of the Biofuels Access Bill, which CEO and good Big Show Buddy Grant Kimberly says will result in lower fuel prices in Iowa. PLUS soybean farmer Dave Walton adds that the legislation would benefit producers with higher demand AND Ag West's Paul Mussman provides our expert market analysis!

It's the 13th year we've partnered with the Iowa Cattlemen's Association and the Iowa Beef Industry Council to find the best 100 percent beef burger in the state of Iowa, and today Kylie Peterson and Anna Haestert join Bob LIVE at the Winter Beef Expo at the Iowa State Fairgrounds for the kick-off. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.

To clean up some projects he has put off and start to get ready for spring, and he's joined by Interstate 35 FFA Instructor Katie Klingensmith. PLUS Brian Hoops' expert market analysis as we see some recovery in the marketplace AND the Three Big Things You Need to know.

So Iowa's FSA director Matt Russell joins Bob and Andy to remind you of some upcoming deadlines, including ARC/PLC, CRP and also offers a sneak peek of an upcoming announcement about crop insurance premium reductions if you are planting cover crops. PLUS Austin Schroeder's expert market analysis on a wild day in the marketplace AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.

With Becks Hybrids regional agronomist Jon Skinner after their Insight Meetings identified five key areas including planter set-up and you'll want to hear about what product to add in to your fungicide application. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis in real time as the WASDE report is released AND the Three Big Things You Need to know.

As they give final approval to an agreement with IDALS and several surrounding watershed districts, which good Big Show Buddy Mike Kuntz, Utilities Environment Manager for the City of CR tells Bob and Andy that will allow for funding dozens of edge-of-field practices to improve the quality of drinking water for Cedar Rapidians. PLUS ISU's Rebecca Vittatoe has recommendations for helping target fertilizer applications given the high prices AND Garret Toay's expert market analysis.

Like all other ag commodities right now, no doubt, so Sarah Carlson from the Practical Farmers of Iowa joins The Big Show to preview their upcoming conference with details on unique incentives they have for growing cover crop seed and other small grains. PLUS Garret Toay's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.

Which depends on a couple of things, according to good Big Show Buddy Steve Johnson who provides his recommendation. PLUS Soy Transportation Council's Mike Steenhoek explains the new federal regulations going into effect today making it harder to get a license to drive a semi AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.

Even though NCBA now has officially opposed any mandates in the cash market, Iowa Cattlemen's Association President Bob Noble says they did get support for most of the Grassley-Fischer bill and will continue supporting it along with President Biden and Secretary Vilsack. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis as the bean market is exploding again AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.