The Big Show
The top stories in Iowa farming, weather, and markets.
Episodes
June 7, 2024 • 27 mins
Congratulations to the Streit family in Palo Alto County, IA on winning the Good Farm Neighbor award! On this episode of the podcast! We talk with Tony and Diane Streit, the neighbor who nominated them, Deputy Secretary of Ag Grant Menke, and the folks from the Coalition to Support Iowa's farmers who sponsor the award!
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June 7, 2024 • 39 mins
The World Pork Expo is taking place at the Iowa State Fairgrounds! Bob Quinn is talking with some of the movers and shakers in the pork industry! Joining him from the Crystal Studio is Iowa Pork Public Policy Director Ben Nuelle, Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Grant Menke, 2024 Iowa Pork Queen Lilly Bru, NPPC Assistant VP of Domestic Policy Chase Adams, Joyce Hoppes from IPPA, N. Carolina and Virginia Pork Councils CEO Roy Le...
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June 5, 2024 • 34 mins
It's Clean Water Wednesday on the Big Show today sponsored by the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance! Bob is at Captain Roy's along the Des Moines river in Polk County talking with folks about projects happening along the Des Moines River for folks to enjoy the outdoors and the importance of clean water for those activities to happen! He's joined by guests from ICON Water Trails, Polk County, and the Great Outdoors Foundation!
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June 5, 2024 • 13 mins
The WHO Radio Great Iowa Tractor Ride is approaching quickly at the end of the month, June 24-26! Here's the announcements of each day's route for the 2024 ride!
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June 4, 2024 • 8 mins
Iowa State University Extension field agronomist Meghan Anderson in Central Iowa says that as planting finishes for some, she is doing a lot of stand evaluation and discussing potential need for re-planting. She also talks about some unusual pest issues she's encountering and discusses the need to slow down the rainfall.
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June 3, 2024 • 4 mins
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig joined Bob today to talk about the impact of the Choose Iowa program and how to be come a member. He also talks about the dairy industry in the state as we start June Dairy Month!
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June 3, 2024 • 7 mins
Iowa Turkey Federation Executive Director Gretta Irwin dives into the details of the latest highly pathogenic avian influenza positive test in Iowa. She says she hopes the case in Cherokee County is a one and done and recommends being diligent in biosecurity practices on the farm.
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May 31, 2024 • 7 mins
We wrap up our series on farm bill priorities today talking with U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra from Iowa's 4th Congressional District talking about what he heard was most important from Iowa farmers in one of the nation's biggest ag production states.
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May 31, 2024 • 27 mins
Today we award the 184th Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Boelen Family at Bear Creek Dairy! We're also celebrating the start of June Dairy Month! We talk with Jan and Dorine Boelen and family about their dairy operation and how they established the farm after immigrating from the Netherlands. We also talk with The folks from the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers, who sponsor the award. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Na...
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May 29, 2024 • 34 mins
It's Clean Water Wednesday! Today we are talking about the relationship between clean water, the corn growing industry, and beer brewers! We announce the creation of Yield of Dreams along with Iowa Corn CEO Craig Floss, Field Day Brewing Company head brewer Alec Travis, farmers Loran Steinlage and Amos Troester, Choose Iowa Director Beth Romer, Iowa Brewers Guild Executive Director Noreen Otto, and Rebekah Jones from the Iowa Agric...
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May 29, 2024 • 7 mins
Today in our Farm Bill series, U.S. Representative Zach Nunn from Iowa's 3rd District talks about what was included in the mark up bill passed out of committee last week and what he heard from farmers and commodity groups along the way was most important to them.
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May 28, 2024 • 6 mins
In this edition of our series on Farm Bill priorities, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President Brent Johnson discusses the most important issues for IFBF members including crop insurance, interstate commerce, and more. He also give some insight on his discussions with Iowa's membership on the House Ag Committee.
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May 28, 2024 • 5 mins
National FFA CEO Scott Stump talks with David about his new position on the National Work Readiness Council to give a voice to agriculture in labor issues.
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May 24, 2024 • 37 mins
It's Farming For The Future Friday today sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers. Bob is in Hamlin, Iowa at Landus and the AMVC Feed Mill. He talks about the feed mill, the Landus/AMVC partnership, and adding value to corn through livestock use along with guests including Iowa Corn Promotion Board Director Ryan Steffensen, AMVC Managing Partner and Swine Nutritionist Trey Kellner, CSIF's Kody Havens and Brian Waddingha...
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May 23, 2024 • 5 mins
Iowa's State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency, Matt Russel talks with David about how they can help farmers with storm damage get back on their feet and the importance of getting thorough documentation of the damage.
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May 23, 2024 • 6 mins
As a part of our Farm Bill series this week David spoke with Iowa Cattlemen's Association Director of Government Relations Cora Fox about the things ICA needs to see prioritized in the upcoming Farm Bill. Among the things top of mind are supporting foreign animal disease prevention, the livestock indemnity program, the EQIP program, and trade.
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May 23, 2024 • 3 mins
Our series on Farm Bill priorities continues today as Iowa Pork Producers Association Public Policy Director Ben Nuelle talks with David about what IPPA sees as the most important things to include in the Farm Bill including the importance of addressing California's Proposition 12 and foreign animal disease preparation.
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May 23, 2024 • 6 mins
Iowa State University Extension field agronomist Gentry Sorenson announces with us that Extension is planning informational meetings for farmers next week with advice on what to do about late planting expectations, crop insurance dates to watch, crop loss, and ponding. He details some of the experts they will have presenting for growers in Northwest Iowa.
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May 23, 2024 • 28 mins
It's another Clean Water Wednesday sponsored by the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance and the Iowa Pork Producers Association! IPPA Director of Public Policy Ben Nuelle discusses why they found it so important to be a founding member of IAWA. He and INREC Batch & Build Coordinator Abbey Hunt have some information on the batch and build process, the watersheds they are focused on, and the cost share options available. Rebekah Jones te...
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May 21, 2024 • 6 mins
Iowa State University professor Dr. Charlie Hurburgh in charge of the Grain Quality Laboratory tells us about the high amount of grain in storage right now and the quality of it amid warmer weather.
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