The Big Show

Iowa's junior Senator Joni Ernst talks about the bill she co-sponsored that would require 50% of cattle trade to be done on the cash market and that cattle producers are losing money on each head they sell and says, "we have to make sure we get this right." BASF Technical Agronomist Mark Storr says that we are looking forward to some rain in the next couple of days in contrast to the last couple of years after we had a good run on planting in April.

Travis Ralfs from Valent USA says that most of their customers are off to a good start this season despite the distractions of the outside world. Iowa Farm Bureau Economist Dr. Sam Funk tells us about the findings in his recent economic analysis including record numbers in cattle on feed and says in his report that challenges for Iowa’s farmers will likely continue into next year. We close the show with analysis from Don Roose talking about the upturn today in corn as the report gave us “nothing really new on the negative side.”

Don Roose is with us to talk us through the WASDE report numbers released at 11:00 am today and the markets’ reaction (or lack thereof). Mike Naig gives his daily address to Iowa’s food, fuel, and fiber industry; telling us about a special ceremony he was a part of this morning receiving PPE from Taiwan, and talking WASDE numbers. Andy has the Three Big Things You Need To Know, and Nathan Fischer has worldwide cropping weather on today’s show!

Dekalb and Asgrow technical agronomist Rich Judge talks about the effects of the sub-freezing temperatures across the state of Iowa over the past weekend. Iowa Cattlemen CEO Matt Deppe tells us about the importance of Donald Trump taking action last week on price discovery for producers and how plant closures have been impacting producers. Jamey Kohake closes the day with market analysis as livestock prices have been down all day and how back ups in meat processing have affected the markets.

Good question, that's why we asked it of Iowa Secretary of Ag Mike Naig during his daily Address to the Iowa Food, Fuel and Fiber Industry on The Big Show, and he also shared some good news in regard to USDA Assistance which you have to hear. PLUS Tim Meyer with The Steffes Group talks us through some online auction assurances during his weekly land and equipment values update AND Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis.

Field Agronomist from Pioneer, Brian Early, talks with us about the cold weather coming to the eastern corn belt this weekend and says that we could potentially break records, especially in his neck of the woods in northern Indiana. Steve Johnson from Iowa State University discusses the findings of the cash rental rate survey from Dr. Alejandro Plastina. Brian Hoops closes out the week with a look at price projections for corn and soybeans and says you have to be ready to sell when rallies do happen.

Good Big Show Buddy Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig reacts strongly in real time to news that five oil state governors have sent off a letter requesting more SRE's be granted, and you have to hear his strong defense of the renewable fuels industry in his daily Address to the Iowa Food, Fuel and Fiber Industry with Bob and Andy. PLUS Brian Hoop's expert market analysis on how far this rally could go AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.

Jennifer 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.

Even 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.

In 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.