The Big Show

Bob and Andy are covering the Tractorcade in Jones county live with special guests including Under Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. Analyst Jamey Kohake also gives insight on corn and soybean futures despite drought conditions and Tim Meyer from Stefas brings an update on upcoming auctions.

Steve Johnson with an update on crop conditions and upcoming ISU extension workshops, Amanda DeJong brings news of emergency haying and grazing now allowed on CRP land in 24 Iowa counties, market analyst Alan Brugler explains the excellent outlook on corn and bean exports, Spencer Chase with Agri-Pulse reports from Washington on COVID-19 relief and international trade, Grant Kimberly brings an update on the international soybean market, and Tractorcade sponsors Brunkan Equipment and Above and Beyond Home Health Care give an update on next week's event.

John Glenn takes a look at water quality, Analyst Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions provides insight on the lack of rain on futures, golf cart sponsor for the Tractorcade Scott Harris brings an update, Bob and Andy discuss the drought conditions covering nearly 2/3 of the state, and updates on the 43rd Tractorcade in Monticello coming up August 2nd through 5th.

Agronomist Megan Anderson looks at the lack of rainfall across the state, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discusses the unsolicited foreign seeds being delivered to Iowa residents, Mark Store from BASF reads into the ahead-of-schedule crop development this year despite dry conditions, and Joe Merschman brings optimism for yields this fall.

We continue our celebration with Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award winners, The Swanson family! We hear from our eyeballs in the field, Dustin Paulson, Sales Agronomist from Welter Seed and Honey. Al Kluis closes the markets with us as corn and soybean prices continue to fall amid a jump in crop quality across the Midwest; except in Iowa.

It's Stu Swanson and his family from the Galt and Clarion areas, and Ag Secretary Mike Naig was on hand along with Bob and our friends from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers to present the award. PLUS higher than expected crop condition ratings are weighing on the market so you have to hear the analysis of market expert Al Kluis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.

Tim Meyer looks at strong machinery sales that should continue through fall months, NAFB Intern Lydia Johnson meets some exhibitors from the Polk County Fair, Paul Castle brings insight on abnormally dry areas of the state, Jamey Kohake explains the large export market as China makes another purchase of the new crop, Ryan Bails from Titan Tire brings an update on the Tractorcade scheduled for August 2nd through the 5th, and Jim Greif joins us to discuss the current crop and lack of rainfall.

Insight into the more than 20 billion dollar stimulus bill being passed through Washington for farmers from Spencer Chase at Agri-Pulse, a look into the relatively new gall midge attacking soybeans from Angie Reick-Hinz, Brian Hoops with a positive outlook for new crop corn and improving export markets, and Skip Sagar with coverage at the Blackmore Antique Farm Show is Ellston, Iowa.

Western Iowa is suffering from the drought conditions the worst out of all the Corn Belt states according to Director at the USDA Midwest Climate Hub, Dennis Todey. Iowa Cattlemen’s Association CEO Matt Deppe shares his reaction to the USDA’s report on its investigation into beef and cattle reporting as he hopes for more progress toward marketplace transparency. Jim Nemitz closes todays show with market analysis with corn futures up into the green after starting today’s show 3 to 4 cents in the red.

Lydia Johnson is at the Polk County Fair again today and brings some insight into this year’s socially distanced event from some of the fair’s participants. Jim Nemitz from MSI Futures is along with us today to analyze commodity markets and says that the markets should be paying more attention to drought conditions in Western Iowa and Indiana, but haven’t yet as we still wait to see what kind of crop we will have.