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| 5/25/26 | Kernza: Pros and Cons | Welcome to Episode 217 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we talk with a central Iowa corn and soybean farmer who's experimenting with a unique perennial grain: Kernza. Later in the episode, Mykayla Hagaman of the Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium explains how Iowa has grown its monarch habitat by more than 10x in just 5 years, while sharing tips for farmers to successfully add pollinator habitat to their fields. Resources mentioned in this episode Register for Iowa Farm Bureau's Economic Summit. Learn more about Kernza. Apply for Iowa Farm Bureau's Grow Your Future Award. Learn more about establishing monarch habitat through the Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium. Learn about funding opportunities for monarch habitat: ISU Natural Resources Stewardship, FSA CRP, NRCS EQIP, NRCS Ag Conservation Easement Program, NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program, IDALS cost share, DNR REAP Register for Iowa Farm Bureau's immersive, two-day farm succession planning workshop. Apply for Iowa Farm Bureau's Market Study Tour of India. | — | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | Today's markets and tomorrow's trade opportunities | Welcome to Episode 216 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Iowa Farm Bureau economist Dr. Christopher Pudenz discusses current crop and livestock market conditions and future international trade opportunities for agriculture. And Brian Waddingham of the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers reminds livestock farmers of the free and confidential services the Coalition offers them – including tips to help farmers prepare for potential EPA and DNR inspections. Resources mentioned in this episode Visit SupportFarmers.com to learn more about the free and confidential services offered by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers. Check out the Coalition's resources for complying with livestock rules and regulations, including a checklist for inspections. Register for Iowa Farm Bureau's 2026 Economic Summit. Apply for Iowa Farm Bureau's 2027 Market Study Tour of India. View free resources to help farm families cope with stress. | — | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | The buzz about beekeeping and honey production | Welcome to Episode 215 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we sit down with a central Iowa farm family that's been producing honey for more than 40 years. We also discuss another ag topic that's creating plenty of buzz in recent years: regenerative agriculture. Resources mentioned in this episode Learn more about Spring Valley Honey Farms. View Iowa Farm Bureau's webinar on beekeeping, featuring Iowa's State Apiarist, Andrew Joseph. | — | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | Using algae to clean water and create fertilizer | Welcome to Episode 214 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Martin Gross, a central Iowa entrepreneur who's using algae to treat wastewater and create fertilizer. We also discuss crop and livestock market dynamics with Iowa Farm Bureau's market experts, economist Dr. Christopher Pudenz and farmer education program manager Zach Brummer. Resources mentioned in this episode Learn more about Gross-Wen Technologies at Algae.com. If you're looking to take your rural Iowa business to the next level, reach out to Iowa Farm Bureau Senior Investment Manager Adam Koppes, akoppes@insidefb.com Sign up for Iowa Farm Bureau's 2026 Economic Summit. | — | ||||||
| 3/30/26 | Why edge-of-field nitrate filters are scaling quickly | Welcome to Episode 213 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Iowa farmer, Farm Bureau leader and ag excavating contractor Jacob Handsaker shares how nitrate filtering edge-of-field conservation practices are scaling quickly. And Iowa's State Climatologist, Dr. Justin Glisan, offers his forecast for planting season. Resources mentioned in this episode Hear more from Dr. Justin Glisan and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Climatology Bureau. Learn more about Jacob Handsaker and Hands On Tiling and Excavating. Learn more about Iowa's conservation and water quality progress at ConservationCountsIowa.com. | — | ||||||
| 3/16/26 | How to build trust like a top behavioral scientist | Welcome to Episode 212 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, renowned behavioral scientist Dr. Abbie Maroño shares tips to help farmers build trust with consumers. Dr. Abbie has trained the FBI, Secret Service and Homeland Security on improving cooperation in high-stakes situations, and the U.S. Department of State has recognized her as being in the top 1% of behavioral scientists. Resources mentioned in this episode Learn more from behavioral scientist Dr. Abbie Maroño. Learn more about Iowa Farm Bureau's F.A.R.M. (Farmer Advocates Reaching Mainstreet) Team. Register for Iowa Farm Bureau's March 27 webinar: Why it Pays to Test Your Soil Nitrogen Register for Iowa Farm Bureau's Beekeeping on the Family Farm webinar (March 19). Register for Iowa Farm Bureau's 2026 Spring Planting Weather Outlook webinar (March 31). | — | ||||||
| 3/2/26 | Practical tips to manage soil nitrogen mineralization and protect water quality | Welcome to Episode 211 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we dive into water quality progress and challenges (including soil nitrogen mineralization) with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson, Iowa State University researcher Dr. Michael Castellano and Iowa Nitrogen Initiative project manager Melissa Miller. Resources mentioned in this episode Learn more about Iowa's conservation progress at ConservationCountsIowa.com. Learn more about the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative at Iowa State University and N-FACT (the Nitrogen Fertilizer Application Consultation Tool). | — | ||||||
| 2/16/26 | Opportunities for young and aspiring farmers | Welcome to Episode 210 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we highlight two programs helping Iowa's next generation step into farming with confidence: the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers Building Your Livestock Legacy program and Iowa Farm Bureau's Take Root program. Resources mentioned in this episode Learn more about the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers Building Your Livestock Legacy program. Register for a Take Root farm succession workshop near you. Hear more from Wyoming farmer and author Ron Rabou. Register for Iowa Farm Bureau's Acres of Opportunity Conference, February 21 in Spencer, Iowa. | — | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | Beneath the surface with The SharkFarmer, Rob Sharkey | Welcome to Episode 209 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we sit down with farmer and ag celebrity Rob Sharkey (aka The SharkFarmer). Later in the episode, Seth Appelgate of Farm Credit Services of America shares personal budgeting tips for farmers. Resources mentioned in this episode Check out the SharkFarmer Podcast. Register for the Ag Market Outlook Meeting near you. Register for a Take Root farm succession workshop near you. Register for Iowa Farm Bureau's Acres of Opportunity Conference, February 21 in Spencer. | — | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | State legislative priorities and an ag market outlook | Welcome to Episode 208 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we discuss Farm Bureau members' priority issues for the 2026 state legislative session and analyze crop and livestock markets. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Register for the Ag Market Outlook Meeting near you. Register for a Take Root farm succession workshop near you. Register for Iowa Farm Bureau's Acres of Opportunity Conference, February 21 in Spencer. | — | ||||||
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| 1/5/26 | Coach Lisa Bluder talks leadership and resilience | Welcome to Episode 207 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, legendary Iowa Hawkeye women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder shares her advice for leaders. Later in the episode, you'll meet two young Iowa entrepreneurs who recently earned national recognition for their innovative ag businesses. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Learn more about Terraform Tillage. Learn more about Renner Ag Solutions. | — | ||||||
| 12/22/25 | 'Batch and build' conservation progress and national policy analysis | Welcome to Episode 206 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Heartland Co-op Conservation Manager and agronomist Ruth McCabe shares the "batch and build" process that's helping Iowa farmers quickly install edge-of-field practices to filter nitrates from water. And ag policy expert Mary Kay Thatcher offers her outlook on farm policy in 2026. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Learn more about Heartland Co-op's conservation offerings and contact Conservation Manager Ruth McCabe at ConservationAgronomy.com. Learn more about Iowa's conservation progress at ConservationCountsIowa.com. Contact your county Farm Bureau. | — | ||||||
| 12/10/25 | Three young farmers share leadership lessons: Part 3, Blake Anderson | Welcome to Episode 205 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast, which is also Part 3 of our special three-part series with three farmers who are receiving Iowa Farm Bureau's 2025 Young Farmer Leadership Award: Devon Murray of Floyd County, Randy Francois of Buchanan County and Blake Anderson of Adams County. Part 1 (released December 8) features Devon Murray. Part 2 (released December 9) features Randy Francois. Part 3 (released December 10) features Blake Anderson. Register to join farmers like Devon, Randy and Blake at Iowa Farm Bureau's 2026 Young Farmer Conference, January 23 and 24 in Des Moines. | — | ||||||
| 12/9/25 | Three young farmers share leadership lessons: Part 2, Randy Francois | Welcome to Episode 204 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast, which is also Part 2 of our special three-part series with three farmers who are receiving Iowa Farm Bureau's 2025 Young Farmer Leadership Award: Devon Murray of Floyd County, Randy Francois of Buchanan County and Blake Anderson of Adams County. Part 1 (released December 8) features Devon Murray. Part 2 (released December 9) features Randy Francois. Part 3 (released December 10) features Blake Anderson. Register to join farmers like Devon, Randy and Blake at Iowa Farm Bureau's 2026 Young Farmer Conference, January 23 and 24 in Des Moines. | — | ||||||
| 12/8/25 | Three young farmers share leadership lessons: Part 1, Devon Murray | Welcome to Episode 203 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast, which is also Part 1 of our special three-part series with three farmers who are receiving Iowa Farm Bureau's 2025 Young Farmer Leadership Award: Devon Murray of Floyd County, Randy Francois of Buchanan County and Blake Anderson of Adams County. Part 1 (released December 8) features Devon Murray. Part 2 (released December 9) features Randy Francois. Part 3 (released December 10) features Blake Anderson. Register to join farmers like Devon, Randy and Blake at Iowa Farm Bureau's 2026 Young Farmer Conference, January 23 and 24 in Des Moines. | — | ||||||
| 11/24/25 | Ag insights from retiring Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen | Welcome to Episode 202 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, retiring Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen shares her career highlights and discusses future opportunities and challenges facing agriculture and ISU. And Terrian ag economist Matt Erickson offers his thoughts on the U.S. economy. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Learn more from Terrian economist Matt Erickson. | — | ||||||
| 11/10/25 | Sizing up trade and beef markets | Welcome to Episode 201 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson shares trade conversations he and other Iowa Farm Bureau leaders are initiating in Washington D.C. and around the globe. And Kansas State University economist Dr. Glynn Tonsor offers a clear-eyed look at beef markets. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Apply to join Iowa Farm Bureau's 2026 Texas Market Study Tour. Register for the 2025 Iowa Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and County Leadership Conference. Register for Iowa Farm Bureau's 2025 Iowa Farm Income Tax Webinar. Register for one of Iowa Farm Bureau's upcoming Take Root farm succession planning workshops. | — | ||||||
| 10/27/25 | Expert tips for working with landlords | Welcome to Episode 200 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we share expert tips for strengthening the communication between farmers and their landlords. Erin Herbold-Swalwell, a Farm Bureau attorney with extensive experience in farm succession and landowner relations, and Catherine DeLong, an ISU Extension professional who specializes in helping farmers and landowners discuss conservation investments, share their advice with farmers. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Register for Iowa Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting. Visit ISU's Ag Decision Maker website. Iowa Farm Bureau's Take Root farm succession program Learn more about Iowa State University Extension's Landowner Education Program. | — | ||||||
| 10/13/25 | 40 years of ANF: Stories from Hayden Fry, Chuck Long and other Iowa Hawkeye legends | Welcome to Episode 199 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we reflect on the 40th anniversary of ANF (America Needs Farmers) at the University of Iowa, with stories from Iowa Hawkeye football legends Hayden Fry, Chuck Long, Chad Greenway, Marshal Yanda, Aaron Kampman, Bryan Bulaga, Bruce Nelson and Micah Hyde. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Visit AmericaNeedsFarmers.org for ANF Game Day details, our "40 Reasons Why America Needs Farmers" video series featuring Iowa Nice Guy Scott Siepker, videos with farmers and Iowa Hawkeye legends, opportunities to purchase ANF apparel and support Iowa's food banks, and more. | — | ||||||
| 9/29/25 | Analyzing U.S. farm income | Welcome to Episode 198 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, American Farm Bureau economist Faith Parum analyzes USDA's most recent forecast of net farm income, and we introduce you to the new chair of Iowa Farm Bureau's Young Farmer Advisory Committee, Michael McEnany. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Read and subscribe to American Farm Bureau's Market Intel updates. Use Iowa Farm Bureau's Cash Bid Search tool to find the best grain prices near you. Learn more about Iowa Farm Bureau's Young Farmer Program. Contact your county Farm Bureau. | — | ||||||
| 9/15/25 | Need extra grain storage this fall? Grain bagging might be an answer | Welcome to Episode 197 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we explore a grain bagging system that could be a solution for some farmers facing logistical challenges or inadequate grain storage. We also sit down with Iowa's 2025 Conservation Farmer of the Year. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Learn more about grain bagging systems from Dammann Farms. Visit ConservationCountsIowa.com. Catch up on past episodes of The Spokesman Speaks podcast this harvest season. | — | ||||||
| 9/1/25 | A market outlook for harvest season | Welcome to Episode 196 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Iowa Farm Bureau's in-house ag economics experts (Zach Brummer and Dr. Christopher Pudenz) share their analysis of crop and livestock markets heading into harvest season. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: View recorded educational webinars for farmers and watch for more upcoming events and webinars, including Iowa Farm Bureau's winter Ag Market Outlook Meeting Series, featuring Farmer Education Program Manager Zach Brummer and economist Dr. Christopher Pudenz. Use Iowa Farm Bureau's Cash Bid Search Tool to find the best bids for corn and soybeans near you. Visit AmericaNeedsFarmers.org to learn more about 2025 ANF Wall of Honor inductee Micah Hyde, the 2025 ANF Game Day On-Field Experience, and the 40 Reasons Why America Needs Farmers video series featuring "Iowa Nice Guy" Scott Siepker. | — | ||||||
| 8/18/25 | A harvest weather forecast and reasons to be optimistic about domestic demand for soybeans | Welcome to Episode 195 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Iowa's State Climatologist, Dr. Justin Glisan, analyzes Iowa's wet summer and forecasts what farmers can expect for precipitation in the late summer and fall. And Dr. Scott Gerlt, chief economist for the American Soybean Association, talks about efforts to boost the domestic demand for soybeans. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Check out the Iowa Climatology Bureau website. 40 Reasons Why America Needs Farmers video series | — | ||||||
| 8/4/25 | How the One Big Beautiful Bill impacts agriculture | Welcome to Episode 194 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, American Farm Bureau economist Danny Munch shares what's in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for agriculture, including updated risk management programs, tax provisions and more. Later in the episode, we share what Iowa Farm Bureau will offer those who visit us at the 2025 Iowa State Fair. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: American Farm Bureau Market Intel, One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Final Agricultural Provisions Subscribe to receive American Farm Bureau Market Intel articles in your inbox. See what Iowa Farm Bureau will offer fairgoers at the 2025 Iowa State Fair. | — | ||||||
| 7/21/25 | Diving into water quality | Welcome to Episode 193 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. Central Iowa's water quality challenges are making headlines. In this episode, we discuss those challenges and the progress that's being made in protecting water quality with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Iowa State University researcher Dr. Mike Castellano. Resources mentioned in this episode: ConservationCountsIowa.com CleanWaterIowa.org N-FACT nitrogen fertilizer application consultation tool | — | ||||||
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