The Big Show

Thursday's Second Hour: We are discussing the model agreed to by the U.S. Treasury Department for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credits and Iowa Corn Growers Association President Jolene Riessen discusses how it impacts corn farmers and improvements that she sees need to be made to get corn-based ethanol in the mix. Doug Hensley from Hertz Farm Management discusses what he's seen in his travel across the Midwest for planting progress and how he's seeing land prices move as focus shifts to planting in the Midwest. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions has our closing report on the markets and tells us what he's seeing for rainfall near his offices in Springfield, MO and in his hometown of Storm Lake.

Thursday's First Hour: The Treasury Department put out guidance on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel credits this week and Iowa Soybean Association Chief Officer of Demand and Advocacy Matt Herman discusses the impact of those tax credits of soybean farmers. Iowa State University Extension field crop entomology specialist Ashley Dean joins us to talk about the results from today's black cutworm moth mp and says "we've seen more moths in April than I've seen in [her] time doing this." Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions is handling market analysis duties today with grains mostly in the green. ISU Extension's Steve Freeman talks with David about the best practices for staying safe on Iowa roadways with farm equipment and haulers.

Wednesday's Second Hour: The celebration of May Beef Month in Iowa continues as Bob Quinn, the Iowa Beef Industry Council, and the Iowa Cattlemen's Association at the site of the winner of the 2024 Iowa's Best Burger Contest: JJ's Tavern + Grill in Ankeny! Co-owners Rick and Lilia Romero tell us about their smash burgers and how they named their four-month-old restaurant! IBIC Executive Director Mike Anderson talks about the significance of May beef Month and promoting the product to consumers heading into summer grilling months. Iowa Cattlemen CEO Bryan Whaley echos Mike's thoughts and talks about the hard work of beef producers across the state. Kylie Petersen from the Iowa Beef Industry Council talks about the impact for restaurants who win and are finalists in the contest. It's also Clean Water Wednesday! Washington County farmer Steve Berger talks about his on-farm practices for keeping nitrogen out of waterways.

Bob Quinn is with the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen's Association naming JJ's Tavern + Grill the winner of the 2024 Iowa's Best Burger Contest! JJ's owners Rick and Lilia Romero and Michael Roberts talk about their smash burgers, some of the featured toppings, and their first few months in the restaurant business! IBIC Director of Marketing and Communications Kylie Peterson talks about the trend of smash burgers winning Best Burger, this year's contest results, and the 7,500 votes they got from consumers. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig made it out to the event to celebrate Iowa's beef industry and JJ's Tavern + Grill. He also reminds us that it's Egg Month in May! And we continue today's celebratory mood with Wyffels Wednesday catching up with Wyffels District Sales Manager Clint Long looking at planting conditions amid varying rainfall amounts across Iowa.

Tuesday's Second Hour: Dr. Rachel Ruden from the ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Lab tells us what is happening in the wild bird population for highly pathogenic avian influenza and some building up of immunity. "The Sauceman" Speed Herrig from Cookies BBQ is hitting the road in the Rib Wagon! Find out where he's heading in Central Iowa and how he prepares his ribs for mouth-watering flavor! We conclude the show with Angie Setzer from Consus Ag as we talk about the red day for soybeans.

Tuesday's First Hour: American Carbon Alliance CEO Tom Buis gives his take on news that a plant in Georgia is using Brazilian ethanol to produces sustainable aviation fuel instead of that from the United States. We're talking cash grain with the "Goddess of Grain", Angie Setzer from Consus Ag. The National 4-H Conference just concluded in Washington D.C. and Treynor High School Junior Monica Osborn tells us about her experience as a delegate.

Monday's Second Hour: We're looking at national issues in ag with Representative Ashley Hinson (IA-02) including the Securing American Agriculture Act, tariffs on herbicides, and this year's E-15 waiver. Bob talks with Iowa Corn Growers' Ryan Sauer about promoting biofuels sales at retailers across Iowa. Jamey Kohake wraps up the show with a market update from Paragon Investments.

Monday's First Hour: Justin Glissan is with us of the top of the program to recap the severe weather weekend, including the updated tornado count in Iowa and rainfall impacts. Mike Naig is talking clean water with us and the latest on funding of projects across Iowa. He also discusses the developments in HPAI in cattle. Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake dives into today's market trade with us. Tim Meyer with the Steffes Group tells us what coming up on their auction schedule.

It's Farming For The Future Friday today sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and Iowa Corn! Bob is at the Kwik Star in Altoona, IA talking about ethanol with guests. The hour starts with Kwik Trip District Leader Mitchell Schneider talking about their upcoming locations, serving rural communities that are "food deserts", and the offering of Unleaded 88 (E15) fuel. Iowa Corn Growers Association Chair Denny Friest talks corn planting season with us and gives insight on how their use of ethanol fuel adds to corn basis prices across the state. Consus cash grain consultant Angie Setzer closes the show with analysis on the markets heading into the weekend.

Bob Quinn is at Kwik Star in Altoona, IA today for Farming for the Future Friday, sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and the Iowa Corn Growers Association. Starting the program, ICGA District 5 Field Manager John Stoakes talks about his role at Iowa Corn and what he's telling farmers and consumers about market building. ICGA Vice President of Market Development Ryan Sauer has insight on how fuel retailers can sign up for infrastructure grants to put in E-15 pumps. Kwik Star Store Manager Peter Nolte discusses the array of fuel options at the pump and the plans for expanding further across the Midwest. Hope Brecht from the Coalition chats with Bob about nominating farmers for the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award and other features of their website including a map of counties with GFN Award recipients and a list of Green Farmstead Partners. Iowa Corn Usage and Production Committee Chair Dan Keitzer talks about Kwik Star's Cyclone and Hawkeye pumps and talks about the next big thing for corn usage.