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Latest farm and agriculture news, markets, commentary, and analysis with Bob Quinn, Doug Cooper, and Andy Petersen.
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Shrimp in Minnesota?
Michael Ziebell of Tru Shrimp previews the groundbreaking of their innovative new shrimping operation in the Upper Midwest
Shooting the Shot with 4H
Andy checks in from the 4H Foundation target shooting event in Searsboro
What Is Sudden Death Syndrome?
Tim Dahl of Syngenta explains exactly what SDS looks like, and how you may be able to combat it
Meet Dave Strothers
The forner head of the Iowa Pork Producers sells us on why he should be appointed Ag Secretary when Bill Northey goes to the USDA
Meet Mike Naig
Iowa's Deputy Secretary of Agriculture tells us why he's worthy to step into his boss's shoes when Bill Northey goes to DC
Are Genetics Helping Yield That Much?
Agronomist Palle Peterson gives his thoughts on whether breeding traits are really overcoming the weather this season
A Conversation with Ron Corbett
The outgoing Cedar Rapids mayor talks about water quality, running for Governor, and his new book
Meet Craig Lang
The one time Iowa Farm Bureau head, and current Regent, throws his hat in the ring to replace Bill Northey
Meet Dan Zumbach
The Big Show has a conversation with the current State Senate Ag Chair about his possible interest in being Ag Secretary
Midwest Climate Report from Dennis Todey
The head of the USDA Midwest Climate Hub analyses the summer weather, what's ahead for the fall, and what it call could mean for the harvest
Craig Hill Adresses CRP and Palmer Issues
The head of the Iowa Farm Bureau discusses some of his problems with the Conservation Reserve Program, as well as how certain CRP land may have accide...
Meet Annette Sweeney
Who will replace Bill Northey as Iowa Ag Secretary when he's officially a part of the USDA? Meet one of the people being mentioned.
Meet Ray Gasser
Hear from one of the Iowans being talked about as successor to Bill Northey as our state's Ag Secretary
Midwestern Weather Outlook for the Fall
Elwynn Taylor gives his predictions for the harvest season, including what effects we could see from hurricane season
BIG SHOW EXCLUSIVE: Bill Northey on His Nomination
Iowa's Ag Secretary explains the position he is up for within the USDA, and how much longer he may still serve Iowa
Getting Technical with Monsanto
Chief Technology Officer Rob Fraley talks with Bob Quinn at the Farm Progress Show
Meet the Farm Bros!
The Peterson Brothers talk about farm life and YouTube fame live from the Farm Progress Show
Bill Northey Live at the Farm Progress Show
Andy Peterson catches up with Iowa's Secretary of Agriculture on the grounds in Decatur
The World's Fastest Biodiesel Pickup
Bob and Andy meet the man who has gone faster than anyone else burning soy biodiesel
The Latest From Houston
Iowa native Rob Sagar, who now lives in the Houston area, checks in with the latest as his neighborhood and area struggles with Hurricane Harvey
California Tea
Doug Cooper reports on an ongoing effort to bring high end tea production to the United States
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue's Speech at the 2017 Iowa Ag Summit
The United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue was this year's keynote speaker at the Iowa Ag Summit. What do you think of the points he made...
Governor Reynold's 2017 Iowa Ag Summit Speech
Iowa Governor Kim Reynold's speech at the 2017 Iowa Ag Summit
Grassley's 2017 Iowa Ag Summit Speech
Senator Grassley's speech from the 2017 Iowa Ag Summit
Watching Over the Breeds
The North Polk FFA kids talk about keeping the animals safe at the Avenue of Breeds
What Breeds, and Why?
Find out what goes into selecting the breeds of animals for the Avenue of Breeds
Meet the Kids Caring for the Breeds
Bob Quinn meets up with the North Polk FFA kids as they get ready to handle the Avenue of Breeds at the Iowa State Fair
Protecting Your Herd From Drought
Patrick Wall fills us in on a series of upcoming meetings in southern Iowa pertaining to how the drought can affect your livestock
Who Wants Ice Cream!?!?!?!?
Hear the story of Dan and Debbie's Creamery, making life sweet for Iowans since last year
Renew Rural Iowa: Agri-Industrial Plastics
We instroduce you to a company that is making big things in plastics from little Fairfield
Back From the Far East Selling the Midwest
Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey gives a full recap of his recent trip to China, and how North Korean relations could affect all the gains
Working to Expand the Renewables Market
Grant Kimberly of the ISA recaps his testimony in DC about maintaining and expanding the RFS
Boots on the Ground in Southern Iowa
Ray Gasser gives a report from his part of the state, plus some bonus observations of our neighbors
Farming and Country Music, Two Great Things That Go Great Together
Singer/Songwriter Jake McVey talks about his song Grow, his tribute to farm life in Iowa
Buy the Best Burger at the Fair!
Natalie Schumann at the Smokin' Hereford previews their upcoming stint at the Cattleman's Beef Quarters
Spilling the Beans on the Highway System
Mike Steenhoek examines the current state of the national highway infrastructure
Rolling Down Some Old County Roads
State Senator Tim Kapucian gives an update on the ongoing efforts to repair and maintain Iowa's secondary roads
Midterm Reports on the Test Plots
Syngenta agronomist Dean Grossnickel reports in on his company's test plots in Slater and Traer
A Gathering of Great Ag Minds Here in Iowa
Bruce Rastetter previews the upcoming Ag Summitt