Episodes

  • BASF's Maertens on Early Tar Spot Sightings

    BASF's Maertens on Early Tar Spot Sightings
    Jun 10 2024
    BASF Technical Service Representative Kurt Maertens gives us the details of where in Iowa has started seeing tar spot. He says it's not very surprising with the amount of rain we have seen. He also gives his recommended course of action.
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    5 mins
  • Good Farm Neighbor 185 in Palo Alto Co.

    Good Farm Neighbor 185 in Palo Alto Co.
    Jun 7 2024
    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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    27 mins
  • World Pork Expo 2024!

    World Pork Expo 2024!
    Jun 7 2024
    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 Lee Lindsey, David Newman from NPB, and some young folks in the IPPA Youth Ambassador program! It's a packed show all about pork that you won't want to miss!
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    40 mins
  • Clean Water Wednesday and the Impact Downstream

    Clean Water Wednesday and the Impact Downstream
    Jun 5 2024
    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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    35 mins
  • WHO Great Iowa Tractor Ride Routes Announced!

    WHO Great Iowa Tractor Ride Routes Announced!
    Jun 5 2024
    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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    13 mins
  • Meaghan Anderson: "We've got weird stuff going on"

    Meaghan Anderson: "We've got weird stuff going on"
    Jun 4 2024
    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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    8 mins
  • Sec. Naig on Choose Iowa and Dairy Month

    Sec. Naig on Choose Iowa and Dairy Month
    Jun 3 2024
    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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    5 mins
  • ITF's Gretta Irwin Addresses Latest HPAI Case in Iowa

    ITF's Gretta Irwin Addresses Latest HPAI Case in Iowa
    Jun 3 2024
    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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    7 mins