The Big Show

David Geiger is joined by Iowa NRCS Assistant State Conservationist for Programs Sam Adams talks about improvements that USDA is looking to make to the Agriculture Conservation Easement Program. Iowa Farm Bureau attorney Erin Herbold-Swalwell helps us dive into the topics of farm succession planning and making sure farmers are meeting all tax guidelines with data out today from ERS saying less than 1 percent of farms in 2022 had to file an estate tax, and of that only 0.22 percent had to pay it. We close up shop today with U.S. Commodities' Don Roose previewing tomorrow's crop report, and the impact of weather worldwide on our ag markets the past couple of weeks

David Geiger talks with Andrew Bailey, Science & Technology Legal Counsel for the National Pork Producers Council, about the Expo and gives some background on Beagle Brigades at airports. Bailey also tells us what the priorities are for NPPC in the upcoming farm bill. Don Roose with US Commodities is today's market analyst discussing the weather-driven market we are seeing and how it is factoring into the mixed trade today with corn and beans both seeing nearby months stronger but new crop months weaker. Don also gives us his forecast for tomorrow's WASDE report coming out from the USDA at 11am. To end this hour, we listen in on a conversation David had yesterday with Charles Ertzinger from the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders about how his organization is helping producers in Ukraine amid the war with Russia and talks about how things learned at the World Pork Expo can be implemented in that region.

Austin Knight, Lead Agronomist at Sustainable Environmental Consultants, talks about how pork producers can use manure as fertilizer and the economic and environmental benefits. Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, discusses why pig farmers participate in sustainability and conservation practices and the progress made with Iowa water quality. Ben Nuelle, Director of Public Policy and Environmental Programs with Iowa Pork, tells us how product sales, product promotion, and economic benefits encourage sustainability practices for producers.

Ben Nuelle, Director of Public Policy and Environmental Programs with Iowa Pork, discusses hog farmers' commitment to land, soil, water, and air conservation and stewardship. Gregg Hora, a hog farmer at the World Pork Expo, talks about Pork Cares reports and how filling out these reports can increase sustainability and help plan for the future. Sam Morine, Senior Project Manager at National Pork Board, tells us about the $20 million USDA Climate Smart Commodities Grant, what practices it supports, and how producers can sign up. Jill Carlson, Communications Manager & Media Relations Lead at Wyffels Hybrids, talks about what they do in the community by sponsoring Farm Rescue.

Justin Glisan, Iowa USDA State Climatologist, talks about expanding dry and drought conditions throughout the state. Tom Haag, President of the Corn Board of the National Corn Growers Association and Minnesota farmer, talks about new action from the U.S. towards Mexico's trade regarding GMO corn. Jamey Kohake comes from Paragon Investments to talk about how weather factors into the grain markets.

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst joins us to discuss the Exposing Agriculture Trade Suppression (EATS) Act to push back against the California Proposition 12 law and the impact on Iowa and U.S. agriculture. Jamey Kohake with Paragon Investments talks about how the weather and other factors are impacting grain markets and the volatility of the cattle markets. David Geiger gets excited about the upcoming World Pork Expo.

Mitchell Hora, founder and CEO of Continuum Ag, host of the Topsoil Summit, talks about the importance of data and software for producers reducing carbon footprint and increase sustainability through different cultural practices. Evan Brehm, Iowa Soybean Association Conservation Agronomist, discusses relay cropping and the benefits of growing small grains like rye simultaneously with a cash crop like soybeans. Terry Johnston, development officer from Farm Rescue, talks about their services and how they can help farmers in need.

David Geiger reports from the Top Soil Summit in Riverside, Iowa. Fred Nichols from Huma, one of the Gold Sponsors, talks about soil health, nutrient availability, and nutrient digestibility for crops and how they are working to improve it. Stan Nelson, Iowa Corn Promotion Board Vice President, discusses consumer and producer education on conservation and no-till systems. Pat Swanson, District 9 Representative Board Member for the Iowa Soybean Association, talks about data analysis both for conservation practices and insurance purposes. Jimmy Emmons, Senior Vice President of Climate-Smart Agriculture programs Trust in Food and Oklahoma Farmer, tells us about their grant opportunities for farmers.

Our Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award broadcast continues with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers in Marengo, IA and the Mohr family! We begin this hour with Iowa Beef Industry Council Executive Director Mike Andersen as we transition from May Beef Month to June Steak Month! He tells us about the success that Best Burger winner Flight Bar + Grill has seen in the past month and the importance of the programs that they put checkoff dollars to. We chat more with award winner Alan Mohr about his journey as a 4th generation farmer, leaving the farm for school, and finding his way back into agriculture. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig gives his thoughts on the Mohr story and the path into, or back into, cattle production. Jamey Kohake closes up the week with a look at today's market trade with grains mostly higher and talks about where he sees them heading in the next couple of days.

We are joined today by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers to award the 171st Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to Alan and Sara Mohr of Cornfed Farms in Marengo, IA! Alan joins us at the beginning of the show to tell us about their cattle operation and gives us a bit of history of his involvement in ag as a 4th generation farmer. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig joins the celebration to express his congratulations and appreciation for the Mohr family and talks about the economic impact of livestock agriculture in Iowa. CSIF's Brian Waddingham provides us with some details on how to reach out to them for assistance with your livestock operation. Cody Havens, also with CSIF, tells us about what he has seen lately as he does site visits across Iowa to help give guidance to producers.