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FAQs about The Big Show:How many episodes does The Big Show have?The podcast currently has 1,616 episodes available.
May 07, 2020Events moving to virtual options amid COVID-19Jennifer Dunn from the Linn County Fair talks about the possibilities for moving some of the fairs iconic events to online settings including concerts and pie-eating contests. Iowa FFA President Chandler Johner also discusses the move to online events including award recognition and retirement address ceremonies this month. Al Kluis closes the show with a look at markets and says he doesn't see a big market run coming in the near future and crude oil is beginning to trend sideways after a historic April....more22minPlay
May 07, 2020The meat harvesting numbers continue to riseEven though two days don't make a trend, there continues to be more good news as some processing facilities come back online and others closer to full speed. Ag Secretary Mike Naig joins Bob and Andy for his daily address to the Iowa Food, Fuel and Fiber Industry and you have to hear his reaction to the first major fair cancellation in Linn County. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know....more23minPlay
May 06, 2020Growing concern over coming cold weatherIn fact, frost is predicted for parts of the state this weekend, which ISU's Paul Kassel in NW Iowa tells Bob and Andy does have the potential to damage some corn and soybeans which have emerged. PLUS BASF's Kurt Martens offers some weed control advice based upon his scouting efforts AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know....more25minPlay
May 06, 2020Good news when it comes to processingWe are seeing harvest totals a little higher now than a week ago, so Iowa Secretary of Ag Mike Naig says he's encouraged by the re-opening plants he's seeing but also reminds us in his daily address to the Iowa Food, Fuel and Fiber Industry with Bob and Andy that worker safety is a top priority. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis includes his take on the higher harvest numbers impact on cash markets AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know....more29minPlay
May 05, 2020Water quality improvement and environmental stewardship efforts are CONTINUINGAs good Big Show Buddy Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig announces another round of funding for these projects during his daily Address to the Iowa Food, Fuel and Fiber industry with Bob and Andy. PLUS you have to hear what ISU's Meaghan Anderson is recommending you scout for after this next bout with near-freezing or freezing temps AND Bill Havertape's expert market analysis....more23minPlay
May 04, 2020A real-time agronomy update as planting season starts to wind downAt least for corn planting it does, so Key Coop's Ben Hollingshead joins Bob and Andy to provide you with what you need to be looking for as the crop starts to emerge. PLUS Jonathan Gano with Des Moines Public Works details a cool partnership they have with upstream farmers to help reduce the risk of urban flooding and help with drinking water quality AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know....more24minPlay
May 04, 2020How are we coming on a direct assistance program for producers?Good question, which is why Bob and Andy ask it of Iowa Secretary of Ag Mike Naig during his daily Address to the Iowa Food, Fuel and Fiber industry, and you may be surprised by his answer. PLUS Tim Meyer with The Steffes Group's weekly land and equipment values updates AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis....more18minPlay
May 01, 2020BREAKING: Tractor Ride and Tractorcade are POSTPONEDBob and Andy make the announcement on The Big Show that the two of the premiere events in Iowa Agriculture are being pushed back as a precautionary measure, which Ag Secretary Mike Naig says he "fully supports." PLUS speaking of Mike, he addresses the Iowa Food, Fuel and Fiber industry with an update on the meat harvest facility slowdown and also reminds people to stay safe as we put in long hours through planting, AND Matt Brown's expert market analysis....more23minPlay
April 30, 2020USDA working with plants and workers to re-openSecretary Sonny Perdue calls into The Big Show and says that the USDA is working with the CDC and OSHA to help meat packing plants reopen and help retore the critical link in the supply chain. Brett Hodenfield from Champion Seed is our boots on the ground and tells us that we are well ahead of pace in planting in corn and on pace to break our five-year average. Market sanalyst Don Roose says that soybean prices are up with the rumors of China helping the bean market. Bob and Andy also talk about the original tractors on display at the newly-named Iowa Ag Expo....more28minPlay
April 30, 2020Announcing key help for livestock producersIt's the Resource Coordination Center launched by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Secretary Mike Naig provides the key details about what this means for you. PLUS good Big Show Buddy Tom Junge announces a new names for their popular Ag Shows in Nebraska and Iowa AND Don Roose's expert market analysis....more25minPlay
FAQs about The Big Show:How many episodes does The Big Show have?The podcast currently has 1,616 episodes available.