The Big Show

Meaghan Anderson, a field agronomist in central Iowa and an extension field specialist at Iowa State, discusses the lack of rainfall in central Iowa and across the state, how critical it is becoming for our crops, and looking out for tar spots. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments talks about current market trends and rallies in the grain markets. Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group tells us about land and equipment sales and some of the current trends in that market.

We are smack dab in the middle of Tama County today for day 2 of the WHO Radio Tractor Ride at Van Wall in Toledo, IA! Randy Runge from Van Wall joins us to start as they get ready for the riders to arrive at Van Wall for lunch. Our Sag Wagon driver Miles Boatman from BigIron Auctions is on with us to talk about what he's seeing on the market across the country. Titan Tire's Scott Sloan tells us about the Tractor Ride Tire and the sets that they are giving away to a veteran and to an FFA student. Darwin Schossow, owner of one of the more unique tractors on the ride this year, tells us about his 1938 F20 with a mixture of parts to make it all come together. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments is today's market analyst and fills us in on the "wild and crazy" trade day we are seeing coming out of the Juneteenth holiday weekend. Scott Brown, General Manager of Tractor Ride sponsor Greg Young Chevrolet Marshalltown, tells us about the trucks on their lot and their motivation behind their involvement with this year's event. Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group wraps up the hour with a peek at this week's schedule and says now is the time to set up August sales.

The EPA announced the future renewable fuel standards concerning ethanol and biodiesel and what that means for Iowa corn and soybean farmers. Monte Shaw, Executive Director at the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, talks about what those numbers look like and how they will impact producers. Dan Keitzer from the Iowa Corn Growers Association tells us more about EPA's new standards and what that could mean for Iowa corn and ethanol. Al Kluis from Kluis Commodity Advisors discusses how the weather forecast plays into today's corn and soybean markets.

Hope Brecht from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers joins us in the studio to discuss the next Good Farm Neighbor Award, other upcoming events, and how to find more information about them. Al Kluis, Managing Director at Kluis Commodity Advisors, provides today's market analysis and explains how the EPA's announcement and changing weather forecast impact the grain market. He also discusses how the drought and hay crops affect the cattle markets. Eldon McAfee, an Agricultural Attorney at Brick Gentry Law, reports on the recent Proposition 12 update and how the grocery industry in California has pushed back and delayed enactment until January 1, 2024.

Doc Holl tells David Geiger all about the slight detour their group took on today's tractor ride. Terry Leonard talks to Bob about his tractor and time on the WHO Tractor Ride. A couple more Tractor Riders tell Bob all about their tractors and their history. Brian Hoops with Midwest Market Solutions discusses his predictions on grain production and grain markets.

Bob Quinn and David Geiger, live from Marshalltown, wrapped up the WHO Tractor Ride and talked to some Tractor Riders, including the folks from Titan Tire. Denny Mackey at Graham Tire tells us some of the most surprising things he's found while repairing tractor tires. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions talks about the weather-related trends in the grain markets. Gary Hoeffling from Robert's Carburetor Repair discusses the videos he has/will soon have available digitally.

We are smack dab in the middle of Tama County today for day 2 of the WHO Radio Tractor Ride at Van Wall in Toledo, IA! Randy Runge from Van Wall joins us to start as they get ready for the riders to arrive at Van Wall for lunch. Our Sag Wagon driver Miles Boatman from BigIron Auctions is on with us to talk about what he's seeing on the market across the country. Titan Tire's Scott Sloan tells us about the Tractor Ride Tire and the sets that they are giving away to a veteran and to an FFA student. Darwin Schossow, owner of one of the more unique tractors on the ride this year, tells us about his 1938 F20 with a mixture of parts to make it all come together. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments is today's market analyst and fills us in on the "wild and crazy" trade day we are seeing coming out of the Juneteenth holiday weekend. Scott Brown, General Manager of Tractor Ride sponsor Greg Young Chevrolet Marshalltown, tells us about the trucks on their lot and their motivation behind their involvement with this year's event. Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group wraps up the hour with a peek at this week's schedule and says now is the time to set up August sales.

We have kicked off the 26th WHO Radio Tractor Ride headquartered out of Marshalltown! Bob and David join us from today's lunch stop at Goos Implement in Gladbrook, IA joined by some of our riders, sponsors, and FFA members helping serve lunch. To start the show, Gladbrook Reinbeck FFA President Delaney Petersen and Secretary Hudson Clark talk about their involvement in FFA, the makeup of their chapter including their non-farm kids, and how they're helping serve lunch to today's riders. The Dennis Gienger from Tama County Pork Producers gives us some insight on today's meal being served: tenderized pork loins. As he pulls into the lunch stop, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig joins us to talk about the ride so far today and brags a bit about the machinery from Van Wall Equipment he rode in on. One of our youngest riders this year, Pella FFA student Calleigh Vander Wilt, won yesterday's drawing for a set of Goodyear Farm Tractor Tires and tells us about the restoration project she plans to use them on. Ben Goos from Goos Implement tells us about the history of their shop since opening in 1959 and the equipment they have to offer. David Geiger is joined to end the first hour by a representative from the Mid Iowa Antique Power Show information on how to enter the raffle at this year show Ride to win a 1948 Massey-Harris 22. We kick off hour two of The Big Show with 17-time Tractor Rider from Riverside, CA "Hippie Dave" talking about his tractor off choice this year: a 1958 Farmall 450 High Crop. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig elaborates on the importance of passing down the family heritage and love of tractors from generation to generation and the wonders of parading tractors across the countryside. David Geiger was able to chat his morning with West Marshall FFA Co-Vice President Lily Fischer about the breakfast they were serving and talked about some of her favorite tractors she saw this morning, old and new. Gary and Nick Hoefling from Midwest Ag & Urban tell us about the equipment they have on site at Tractor Ride this week and about all of the things they're able to fix up at their shop in Spencer, IA. Scott Sloan from Titan Tire tells us about their setup at the Central Iowa Fairgrounds and tonight's dinner for the Tractor Riders. Iowa Farm Bureau is another one our sponsors for this year's Ride and President Brent Johnson is on talking tractors with us. Our old Tractor Ride buddy Skip Sagar ends today's show with Bob talking about retirement his involvement this year.

Joyce Hoppes, Consumer Information Director of the Iowa Pork Producers Association, promotes their upcoming BBQ & Brew fundraiser for local food banks. Hannah Spur, Consumer Outreach Director for Iowa Pork, talks to us about what to look for from the Iowa Pork tent at this year's Iowa State Fair. Pat McGonegle, CEO of Iowa Pork, discusses the impact Proposition 12 will have on the Iowa pork industry, as it is set to come into play as of July 1. John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing analyzes today's market and rising grain prices.

Joyce Hoppes, Consumer Information Director of the Iowa Pork Producers Association, gets us excited about summer grilling and tells us about their new retail partnerships. Trish Cook, President of Iowa Pork, discusses the current state of the Iowa pork industry. Hannah Spur, Consumer Outreach Director for Iowa Pork, tells us about the brand new Iowa Pork tent and specials to expect at the Iowa State Fair. John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing provides today's market analysis in light of present volatility. Ben Nuelle, Public Policy Director for Iowa Pork, talks about the foreign animal disease issues within US pork and current and future measures to protect the industry.