Western Iowa is suffering from the drought conditions the worst out of all the Corn Belt states according to Director at the USDA Midwest Climate Hub, Dennis Todey. Iowa Cattlemen’s Association CEO Matt Deppe shares his reaction to the USDA’s report on its investigation into beef and cattle reporting as he hopes for more progress toward marketplace transparency. Jim Nemitz closes todays show with market analysis with corn futures up into the green after starting today’s show 3 to 4 cents in the red.