Andy is with Mike Naig, Jim Grief, Nick Roeder, and Shelly Smithson as they have a big announcement.... THE WMT TRACTORCADE ROUTE! Also on the show, Iowa Pork Queen Leah Merek, and Jamie Kohake wrap up another volaitle week in the marketplace.

We asked that of brand new Iowa Congressman and House Ag Committee member Randy Feenstra, who says CFAP 3 funding is certainly in flux and he's focused on increasing price transparency in the marketplace along with protecting the RFS. PLUS Iowa Corn Growers Association President Carl Jardon outlines their Iowa legislative priorities AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know/

Well that's one of the key questions ISU Extension Beef Specialist Patrick Wall hopes to help you answer as he previews his new 5 part series called Cattle on the Green. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis on a highly volatile day in the markets AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.

The third largest indoor farm show in the country WILL BE HAPPENING next week at the Iowa Events Center, so Director Tom Junge joins Bob and Andy to discuss the extreme health protocols they have in place and offer a couple must-see exhibits. PLUS Brian Hoops' expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.

As a couple of add-on products do depend upon your ARC/PLC decision, so good Big Show Buddy and Farm Credit Services' Doug Burns joins Bob and Andy to explain the key details we need to understand. PLUS Tim Meyer's weekly land and equipment values update continues to show increasing land values AND the Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis!

AP

Spencer Chase from Agri-Pulse rejoins us for hour two of The Big Show for an overview of the opening days of Joe Biden's presidency and its impact on agriculture. Dr. Sam Funk from Iowa Farm Bureau has an update on their Economic Summit webinar series and how it can help Iowa farmers. Jamie Kohake wraps up the week in markets on a very down day in the marketplace for corn and soybeans.

Jamie Kohake is our expert market analyst today as there is "a lot of red ink on the board," as he puts it, due to some weather optimistic weather forecasts in South America. Spencer Chase from Agri-Pulse brings us up to date on the opening two days of the Biden presidency. Paul Kassel from Iowa State Extension in Northwest Iowa gives us an update on soil condition in his drought-stricken portions of the state and has advice for growers looking to do some early season weed control.

Slowly recovering, according to good Big Show buddy Charlie Good, owner of Good N Quick in Nevada, and he had some encouraging ethanol sales numbers you need to hear about. PLUS Brian Hoops expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.

Normally we would be gathering next week for the Midwest's largest pork symposium, Iowa Pork Congress, but good Big Show Buddy Joyce Hoppes with the host organization, Iowa Pork Producers, joins Bob and Andy to detail the virtual schedule and ask you to help support their fundraising auction which goes to provide scholarships and internships to the next generation of Iowa pork producers. PLUS Don Roose's expert market analysis as grails and oilseeds continue to slide AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.

Which has existed since the 2017 tax law changed, and ISU CALT's Kristin Tidgren joins Bob and Andy on the last day it could be changed to explain why the IRS has left things along. PLUS AFBF's Dale Moore summarizes their annual virtual convention AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.