The Big Show

Sean McMahon from Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance talks about their mission, how they are helping farmers, and different strategies and projects they are already implementing and working on. Mike Naig, Iowa USDA Secretary of Agriculture, talks about clean water practices all over the state and how to get different practices to work in individual operations. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments provides a breakdown of the wheat market after Russia's new announcements, numbers in corn and soybeans, and more.

David Geiger reports live from the Linn Co-op in Newhall, IA talking about all things clean water. ​Matt Becker with Linn Co-op talks about what he has seen with conservation from a retailer perspective. ​Mary Beth Stevenson with the city of Cedar Rapids shares some info about the watershed and how they are working with farmers to reduce nitrate pollution in the water. Evan Brehm Conservation Agronomist with the Iowa Soybean Association discusses the Middle Cedar Watershed in Eastern Iowa. Sammy Peterson with Bloomsberry Farms talks about both sides of her farm the agritourism and the row crop and conservation side.

Jim McDermott, Dekalb Asgrow Technical Agronomist in Northwest IA, talks about rainfall, tar spot, and more in his area of the state. David Geiger provides a report on frozen and canned sweet corn production, and he is joined by Marty Williams with the Agricultural Research Services. Al Kluis with Kluis Commodities talks about the rallies in grain and soybean markets.

Allison Robertson, Plant Pathologist at Iowa State University, joins us to talk about tar spot in light of a recent pest alert for tar spot in Eastern Iowa. Bill Troshynski, Regional Manager at Big Iron, talks about what Big Iron does as a used Farm Equipment, Construction Equipment & Truck auction company. Al Kluis from Kluis Commodities talks about how the markets are reacting to the weather and the expired Black Sea Grain Deal. Rebecca Vittetoe, extension field agronomist in east central Iowa, tells us about what she is seeing out in the field and what she recommends for tar spot.

Darin Newsom, Barchart Senior Market Analyst, talks to Bob Quinn and provides a breakdown of Russia and the global corn and wheat trade. David Geiger reports on foreign ownership farmland and how the proposed bills can impact that with Ashley Hinson, Iowa Representative. Jamey Kohake with Paragon Investments predicts market trends and talks about foreign crops and how they are impacting trade

Bob Quinn talks to Bridget Johnson, a local county fair exhibitor, about what is going on at the Polk County Fair and how you can get involved. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments talks about the movement in the grain and soybean markets and how weather and foreign trade are impacting those changes. Tim Meyer with the Steffes Group comes to us from the Henry County Fair and talks about their land and equipment sales.

Bob Quinn continues celebrating the 174th Good Farm Neighbor Award in Early, IA. He is with the Berg Family, Gretta Irwin, and Grant Menke, and they are talking about the Iowa turkey industry. Doug Wagner reports on the Brisket Bash from Tipton, IA. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments provides the market analysis

Bob Quinn reports live from the Berg Farm for the 174th Good Farm Neighbor Award and talks to award winners and turkey producers Kelli and Josh Berg. Gretta Irwin from the Iowa Turkey Foundation talks about Iowa's turkey industry. Grant Menke, the Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, talks about the Good Farm Neighbor Award. Kody Havens, a field specialist from Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers, tells us about what the coalition does and how they help producers navigate rules and regulations regarding livestock buildings.

Spencer Chase from Agri-Pulse discusses legislation in Washington D.C. including the Farm Bill and looking for an extension. Grant Kimberley, Iowa Soybean Association director of market development, talks about South American Soybean Crops and how it is affecting the markets and world exports. Brian Hoops with Midwest Market Solutions tells us about market volatility and what he predicts.

Meagan Anderson, field agronomist in central Iowa and an extension field specialist at Iowa State University, discusses tar spot in corn, fungicide applications, and pollination. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions is today's market analyst, and he talks about the impact the WASDE report is having on trade today. Lee Koenigsfeld, Field Agronomist at Beck's Hybrids, reports on the corn and soybean crop in Northeast Iowa, diseases and pests they are facing, and other important conditions.