The Big Show

Sean Blomgren from Pivot Bio talks about their product and its benefits in growers' fields. Next, Scott tells us more about Titan Tire's "Titan U" Summit in a few weeks plus their upcoming plans to be at the Louisville National Farm Machinery Show and Iowa Ag Expo. Also, Lydia Johnson shares with us her conversation with AFBF President Zippy Duvall at last month's NAFB Annual Meeting.

Scott Sloan from Titan Tire is in today co-hosting with Jennifer Holliday! They begin the show talking to Amanda Nigg about her business and website to help farmers stay physically and mentally fit. Next, Lynne Hinrichsen from Farm Rescue tells us how their organization helps keep family farms going in times of crisis.

Jennifer and Lydia chat with Dean Henry, owner of Berry Patch Farm in Nevada, IA, about his operation and winning the Practical Farmers of Iowa's 2023 Sustainable Agriculture Achievement Award. Next, Adair County 4-H student Madie Carstens tell us about todays beef weigh-ins and the programs available with Adair County 4-H.

Dee Pickard from the Iowa Farm Bureau's Young Farmer Advisory Committee talks about the upcoming Young Farmer Conference. Next, Mark Mueller from the Iowa Corn Growers Association gives his thoughts on the Mexico GMO corn ban. Lastly, State Apiarist Andy Joseph discusses what beekeeping is like in the winter.

On The Big Show, Andy Joseph joined guest hosts Jennifer Holliday and Lydia Johnson to discuss all things bees! While on air, Andy mentioned bee care in winter, Iowa bees being shipped to California, and estimated beekeeper numbers throughout Iowa.

State Senator Annette Sweeney talks about what she expects in the upcoming legislative session and from the committees she is a part of. Next, Emily Severaid from Iowa 4-H talks about opportunities for youth in the state.

Aaron Putze previews the Iowa Soybean Association's upcoming Innovation to Profit Conference and how to register. Also, Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments breaks down the Hog Report and Cattle on Feed Report from right before the holiday weekend.

Iowa State University College of Ag and Life Sciences Director Mike Gaul talks about the recent graduates of the college and the job market in ag. Next, Iowa Pork Producers Association CEO Pat McGonegle helps digest last week's USDA NASS report estimating hog inventory is down 2%.

Recent Iowa State grad and Iowa cattle producer Lauren Mosher joins the show to talk about how cattle have been doing in the last few days in the extreme cold. Next, Dr. Chad Hart talks markets and projections for 2023 in grains and livestock. Lastly, Tim Meyer from the Steffes Group has his weekly land and equipment values update.

Hannah Kramer from Iowa State University's Horticulture Club talks about their fall fundraiser - a sale of Poinsettias grown by the horticulture club! Aimee Bissell talks about the Iowa Corn event last week in Taylor County to get youth excited about agriculture. Dr. Lee Burras from Iowa State talks about his predictions for soil health in the next few years. He also talks about what needs to be done to improve soil erosion in the state. And Paragon Invesments' Jamey Kohake dives into the markets ahead of this afternoon's cattle on feed report.