The Big Show

Thursday's First Hour: We begin the hour with a look at the numbers from the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report released at 11:00. Don Roose from US Commodities joins us in the middle of the hour to take a deep dive into markets. Bob Quinn is out all week on his Holiday Vacations Fall Foliage Tour in New England and sent us back an interview with some of the listeners on his trip. Today on National Farmer's Day, we continue with our celebration of farmers throughout harvest season with Beck's Feed The Farmer! David talks with Roger Clayburg from Beck's as they feed the Langgaard Family in Guthrie Center!

Tuesday's Second Hour: Kicking off the hour, we talk with Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird about their new lawsuit against the state of Massachusetts regarding "Question 3" limiting distribution of certain pork products through their state. Harvest Hosts COO Wes Clark tells us about their company created to connect RV travelers to local businesses in exchange for free places to stay across the country. Don Roose from US Commodities closes the program today with an update on the markets.

Tuesday's First Hour: David has a special report for us today with Mike Steenhoek from the Soy Transportation Coalition updating us on river levels in the Mississippi because of the drought and how it is impacting river shipping. US Commodities' Don Roose breaks down today's market trade with soybeans higher but corn and wheat lower. To end the hour, David catches up with DeKalb/Asgrow Agronomist Andrew Penny looking at harvest activity progressing across Iowa and the prevalence of saprophytic fungi in fields in the state.

Monday's Second Hour: Joe Schuele from the US Meat Export Federation discusses trends in the export market after the recent hogs and pigs report. He also discusses the beef sector as well. Iowa State University has an Ag Career Day coming up tomorrow and the CALS Career Services Director Mike Gaul tells us what's coming up at the event to get students in front of ag employers. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments ends today's show with an update on markets as we approach the close.

Clarabell Probasco from Iowa State University Extension in Southern Iowa talks about the effect of dryness across Iowa including the increased risk of fire on the farm. She also gives an estimate to what she thinks harvest progress will look like in tomorrow's report. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments dives into the commodity markets, explaining the effects of the Israel situation and how it's brought markets down after being in the green overnight.

The World Dairy Expo is winding down and we're joined by communications manager Lisa Behnke with a wrap up of the week's events as they prepare to crown the supreme champions. Paul Scott from the Agricultural Research Service in Ames joins David for a discussion about their research into the addition of amino acids into corn hybrids used for livestock feed. Amanda Brill from Total Farm Marketing wraps up the week for markets.

Bob caught up with Dragotec President Denny Bollig about their corn heads and their ROI Calculator to show producers the Drago advantage. Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing is along to analyze the market activity today as we struggle to string together positive days. To end the hour David Geiger has a report on the falling productivity growth of agriculture in the United States.

Thursday's Second Hour: David starts off the hour joined by the new National Corn Growers Association President, Minnesota farmer Harold Wolle, talking about his goals for his tenure. The REALTORS Land Institute Iowa Chapter released its September 2023 Land Trends and Values Survey showing a slight decline in vales statewide over the past 6 months. We end the show with Al Kluis from Kluis Commodities discussing rallies for corn and wheat today

Thursday's First Hour: Megahan Anderson, Iowa State University Extension's field agronomist in Central Iowa, talks with us about dryness in her area and the presence of disease in corn including tar spot and saprophytic fungi. Al Kluis from Kluis Commodities in Minneapolis joins the program to dissect the commodity markets. We continue celebrating harvest season with Beck's Feed The Farmer joined by Tim Fogarty from Beck's as they honor the O'Connell Family in Anthon, IA. You can submit your nominations on your Big Show station's website!

Wednesday's Second Hour: David Geiger starts the hour with a special report with Dan Erdmann from Farm Rescue highlighting how they are helping a family near Clarion, IA to harvest their beans amid health issues. Bob caught up with Tom Weighner from WW Homestead Dairy earlier this week while he was in Allamakee County talking about the half foot of rain they've seen in the past week, the hay chopping they've been doing. they also discuss some of the delicious dairy items they produce. We wrap up with an update on markets from Brian Hoops with Midwest Markets Solutions.