When disaster strikes, farmers aren't alone. We speak with Terry Johnston of Farm Rescue about the work they do to support producers. After that, the government recently shut down, we chat with Reese Drenth of the Ground Level Dispatch about it. open.spotify.com/show/6sLUu6avg…

China has bought no soybeans for the ongoing U.S. harvest. We take an in-depth look at the impact of that on producers with Iowa Farm Bureau economist Christopher Pudenz. apple.co/4j2GRsU

A look at the pace and surprises of harvest with western Iowa agronomist Mike Witt with ISU Extension and Outreach. open.spotify.com/show/6sLUu6avg…

There's been a big effort to make 15 percent ethanol blends available all year long. Monte Shaw with the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association joins us to talk about how that could be important in a tough farm economy. apple.co/4j2GRsU

We take a look at financing needs in a tough farm economy with Bret Baldwin of Landus. open.spotify.com/show/6sLUu6avg…

Dry trends continued in September, Iowa Dept of Agriculture & Land Stewardship State Climatologist Justin Glisan joins us to talk about that as well as expectations for the rest of the harvest. apple.co/4j2GRsU

Soybean harvest could be wrapping up here soon in northeastern Iowa, ISU Extension and Outreach agronomist Terry Basol joins us to chat about what he's been seeing in the fields. apple.co/4j2GRsU

There was a trade mission to the number one U.S. corn buyer, Mexico! We go over some of the impacts that has for corn farmers in the Midwest. open.spotify.com/show/6sLUu6avg…

The Borlaug Dialogue begins next week, it will go over soil solutions and food insecurity. Former Iowa governor Tom Vilsack with the World Food Prize Foundation highlights why folks should support hunger solutions both locally and globally. apple.co/4j2GRsU

The grain markets are waiting on China trade negotiations. We take a look at the latest market developments in corn and beans with Reese Drenth of the Ground Level Dispatch. Going over harvest results and Chinese demand. open.spotify.com/show/6sLUu6avg…

With no reports out from USDA we're relying more on boots on the ground and chat with ISU Extension and Outreach agronomist Virgil Schmitt of southeastern Iowa about harvest progress in his area. apple.co/4j2GRsU

The government shutdown has ripple effects on many parts of the economy, we wanted to know how it may or may not affect the supply chain during the critical harvest season, Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition joins us. apple.co/4j2GRsU

The World Food Prize Foundation is in town! At the Borlaug Dialogue we saw folks from the Iowa Master Farmer award and spoke to them about the event and a big milestone they have coming up. open.spotify.com/show/6sLUu6avg…

First aid on the farm! We talk about how to help your families and neighbors in an emergency with Dr. Cari Croghan of Landus. apple.co/4j2GRsU

The World Food Prize Foundation is a time to raise awareness about the work being done to fight world hunger. This year there are funding cuts yet more need than ever, we speak with laureate David Beckmann about a call to action. open.spotify.com/show/6sLUu6avg…

We look at innovation in the soil space during a tough farm economy with Gaji Balakaneshan of Midwestern BioAg. open.spotify.com/show/6sLUu6avg…

U.S. cattle producers have some thoughts on recent comments and decisions on Argentina beef, we hear from Kelli Klink with Iowa Cattlemen. apple.co/4j2GRsU

A look at the latest soybean trade news, how a lack of government reports are affecting the marketplace, and the volatility of cattle prices with Reese Drenth of the Ground Level Dispatch. open.spotify.com/show/6sLUu6avg…

China has promised to buy U.S. soybeans, millions of tons of them. We speak to Grant Kimberley with IowaSoybeans about what that means for Iowa, and how producers still want to work on diversifying the customer base. apple.co/4j2GRsU

The 2025 harvest is nearly over! We take a look at progress, what farmer questions were had, and the state of crop residue with ISU Extension and Outreach agronomist Meaghan Anderson. open.spotify.com/show/6sLUu6avg…