The Big Show

It's a Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award day with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers! Bob Quinn is celebrating our 175th recipient, cattle producer Doug Erlbacher who is also our first ever recipient from Crawford County! He chats with Doug throughout the hour about his operation and some of the conservation efforts in practice on his land. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig joins the festivities as well and discusses the Erlbacher operation, yesterday's emergency haying and grazing announcement, and drought across the state. Brian Waddingham from CSIF tells us about his excitement to be awarding a Crawford County producer for the first time, talks about how you can nominate a farmer, and how producers in need of their free and confidential services can get in touch with them. CSIF's Cody Havens talks about last week's heat wave and the toll it takes on livestock and gives some insight on his recent farm tours. Alex Frasier from Frasier nursery talks about the Burr Oak tree that they gift each GFN Award recipient and how major heat affects trees. John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing is our market analyst today, informing us how demand has been affecting grains in the past couple of days and why corn and wheat have been following each other.

Aaron Yoder with the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health talks about heat stress for farmers, ways to combat it, and some tips in case you find yourself feeling some of the symptoms. Curt Goettsch, Conservation Chief for the USDA, tells us about the USDA authorizing emergency haying or grazing of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres for 46 Iowa counties. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments provides his insight on what is causing the volatility and pushing the markets significantly lower today.

Doug Pooch, Wyffels Hybrids, talks about corn rootworm beetles found on the DMACC Corn Plot as well as the drones they are using to apply fungicide on their work sites. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments discusses what is causing lower prices across the board in the agriculture sector of the market. Nate Larson, Steffes Group, talks about farmland and equipment auctions and how you can get on their calendar.

Stephen Nicholson, the Global Sector Strategist for Grains & Oilseeds at Rabobank shares some information on worldwide grain trade, how the Russia-Ukraine War is going to impact the grain markets, how the heat is impacting the U.S. crop, and more. Paul Schadegg, Senior Vice President of Real Estate Operations at Farmers National Company, talks about general trends as well as trends within the state of Iowa in farmland sales and auctions. Al Kluis with Kluis Commodities talks about the pressure on the corn and soybeans and what is pushing the markets lower

Tim Nuehring from the Rockwell Lions Club talks about the upcoming North Iowa Nationals Championship Truck and Tractor Pull to take place on August 3-5 in Mason City. Al Kluis from Kluis Commodities tells us about recent market trends. James R. Carey, Professor of Entomology at the University of California, Davis, discusses the Tau Fruit fly and what kind of damage they can do to crops in California, and around the country.

Bob Quinn is joined by IPPA President Trish Cook talking about county fairs, the EATS Act, California's Proposition 12. He also gets a final update from IPPA Consumer Outreach Director Hannah Spur on the prep at the Pork Tent for the Iowa State Fair two weeks away! David is joined by Eric Broadbent, Vice President of Sales, Parts and Service North America at Kinze Manufacturing, with a look at the new additions and updates to the product line unveiled this week and talks about how their products can be maintained and operated on by mechanically-inclined farmers. Alan Brugler from Brugler marketing closes up today's show with an update on markets and the factors causing corn and soybeans to continue falling today.

Bob Quinn comes to you from the Iowa Pork Producers Association office to talk about all things Iowa pork right now. Trish Cook, President of the Iowa Pork Producers Association, talks about caring for pigs in this heat, Proposition 12, and more. Eric Broadbent, Vice President of Sales at Kinze Manufacturing, introduces us to some of their newest technology. Alan Brugler from Brugler Marketing tells us what he is currently seeing and what he would like to see in these corn and soybean markets.

Bob Quinn reports live from the Iowa Pork Offices to talk all things pork and the Iowa State Fair. Hannah Spurr, Iowa Pork Producers Association, discusses the brand-new Iowa Pork Tent at the State Fair, and the delicious fair food they will be serving. Eldon McAfee from Brick Gentry Law Firm talks about Proposition 12 and how an Oregon Winery court case could set a precedent in how rules in one state can impact producers in other states. Alan Brugler, Brugler Marketing and Management LLC tells us about the current volatility in the corn and soybean market. Pat McGonegle from Iowa Pork continues talking about the Pork Tent at the Iowa State Fair and Proposition 12.

David Geiger has a report from TechHub talking to Curt Hadley from FieldWatch about their field mapping tools. David also speaks with representatives from Farmerhood an organization raising money for Ukrainian farmers impacted by Russia's invasion and ways companies and Iowans can help and see their stories. Brian Hoops with Midwest Market Solutions talks market analysis in grain and livestock.

Mike Telford, Executive Director of the Iowa Farm Animal Care (IFAC) Coalition, provided tips for caring for livestock in the heatwave this week. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions discusses what is pushing corn and wheat lower today. Allie Ellis Associate Director of Alumni and Supporters at National FFA Organization joins him to talk about the New Century Farmer Conference.