The Big Show

As a result of several recent storms, and ISU's Paul Kassel tells Bob and Andy his area of NW Iowa was one of the driest in the state but recent rainfall of 2 plus inches in helping. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.

With who other than the first guy in Iowa Agriculture, good Big Show Buddy Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, who joins Bob and Andy to discuss the many ways most people don't realize agriculture impacts their daily life. PLUS National 4-H Council President and CEO Jennifer Sirangelo explains the decision to sell the National 4-H Conference Center in Washington, D.C. and you won't believe how staggering their COVID-19 losses have been, AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.

Of course, many of our raw agricultural goods are shipped via rail, so good Big Show Buddy Mike Steehnoek with the Soy Transportation council joins Bob and Andy to discuss how the Canadian Pacific merger with Kansas City Southern may impact the prices we receive. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.

It's our 11th annual search for the best burger in Iowa, and Kylie Peterson with the Iowa Beef Industry Council joins Bob and Andy to exclusively reveal the Top 10, and you have to find out which of your favorite restaurants are advancing in the contest. PLUS Garret Toay's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.

We are joined by Iowa Cattlemen's Association CEO, Matt Deppe, as he tells us that National Beef is investing $100 million to increase production size at the Tama plant. Bob is joined for a conversation with Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union Executive Director, Jean Berger, about the significance of girls athletics in the state, their long-standing partnership with Iowa Farm Bureau, and its HeadStrong program. Eric Ifft from Bayer gives us an update as we move closer to #Plant2021

After 3 years serving as USDA Secretary, Big Show Pioneer in Ag Award Winner Bill Northey has moved back in Iowa so we ask him about future plans. PLUS Joe Peiffer with Ag and Business Legal Strategies dives into decision making guidelines as 2021 cropping plans are finalized AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.

Might be a combination of luck and fortunate weather, according to producer Casey Westergard after he grew some last year, and you have to hear what they are planning to try this growing season. PLUS a bit change as the National 4-H Council is forced to sell their 60 year plus headquarters due to COVID-19 AND Don Roose's expert market analysis.

Our friends at the Iowa Pork Producers want to find that out, and Hannah Spurr joins Bob and Andy to go through some of the possibilities as they have narrowed it down to the Sweet 16 in their Pulled Pork Madness contest, and you can even vote to listen in to find out how. PLUS Spencer Chase with his Word From Washington with AgriPulse AND Alan Brugler's expert market analysis.

With all the talk about increasing commodity prices, and as usual grains and oilseeds dominating much of the conversation, the hog market is on fire and you have to hear why from market expert Alan Brugler. PLUS ISU Extension Field Agronomist Joel De Jong provides a commodity acreage update for his area AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.

Good question, so we asked it of John Rosenboom of Heartland Bank who is currently serving as Chair of the Ag Committee for the Iowa Bankers Association, and his answer may surprise you. PLUS Corteva's Ron Geis drops by with a few reminders as we finalize our cropping plans for 2021 AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.