Field Forward

We talk about changes to SNAP and how it affects the end of the agriculture supply chain. Blake Willadsen with @DMARCunited joins us to talk about what Iowa is doing and how that affects grocery stores and folks buying food. apple.co/4j2GRsU

Markets ended 2025 under a bit of pressure, Don Roose, president of @US_Commodities says the end of the year saw a rally before some profit-taking. open.spotify.com/show/6sLUu6avg…

While Southern Rust was devastating for farmers, it allowed research farms to better test fungicides. We hear from @ISUExtension field crops pathologist @alisonrISU about the results of her research. apple.co/4j2GRsU

David Geiger looks at the biggest biosecurity concerns in the U.S. with Dr. Stephanie Mercier with the @FarmJFoundation, she authored a report analyzing the economic impact of some of the worst pest and disease threats farmers face. open.spotify.com/show/6sLUu6avg…

A conversation about adding value to production, Scott Ahrenholtz with AcreEdge joins us to talk about enhancing and planning for a modern crop. apple.co/4j2GRsU @LandusAg

In a season of helping one another, we chat with Brian Waddingham with @supportfarmers about the work they do and opportunities they have to elevate farmers. open.spotify.com/show/6sLUu6avg…

We take a look at challenges in the supply chain during winter with Mike Steenhoek of the Soy Transportation Coalition. open.spotify.com/show/6sLUu6avg…

We look at working with sustainable practices on the farm, Craig Mouchka with @LandusAg joins us to talk about the evolving landscape of conservation. apple.co/4j2GRsU

Farmer Bridge Assistance was announced to help out producers, David Geiger speak with @ISUExtension Economist Chad Hart about what that means. apple.co/4j2GRsU

The Product of USA label goes into effect soon, we chat with Kelli Klink of @IAcattlemen about what it involves and when we might see it on store shelves. open.spotify.com/show/6sLUu6avg…

Keeping on top of mental health during the holidays! Doug Stossmeister with @LandusAg joins us for a Wellness Wednesday! apple.co/4j2GRsU

It's a new month for the grain markets, we chat with Don Roose of U.S. Commodities about expectations in December! apple.co/4j2GRsU

Giving thanks and food during the holidays! We talk with Jill Myers of @LandusAg about raising money for @FOODBANKIOWA. She has a personal story behind why she's so passionate about feeding Iowans. open.spotify.com/show/6sLUu6avg…

We take a look at the state of U.S. meat exports! Dan Halstrom with @USMEF joins us to cover that as well as market development programs like the new America First Trade Promotion Program. apple.co/4j2GRsU

There is a push toward more research and transparency in the fertilizer market. President of @iowa_corn Mark Mueller joins us to continue the conversation on input cost challenges facing corn farmers. apple.co/4j2GRsU

How can you connect town or city life to working in the field of agriculture? We talk about engaging with young people about the farm with Jori Showalter of @LandusAg . apple.co/4j2GRsU

New ways to learn about the climate as a farmer and a look at a soil moisture survey with @maddy_climate with @ISUExtension. open.spotify.com/show/6sLUu6avg…

The first USDA report in months was released on Friday and had a big impact on the market. We chat about that today with @GoddessofGrain. What was some of the most impactful data? There was also a note posted on one of the reports. apple.co/4j2GRsU

How normal was harvest this year weather-wise? We review Fall 2025 with State Climatologist @JustinMGlisan who says we saw an abnormally long growing season. open.spotify.com/show/6sLUu6avg…

How can the small changes you make day-to-day impact your health? A pretty big change according to Dr. Uma Lanzillotta, a Physical Therapist with @LandusAg , for Wellness Wednesday! @GeigerReports shares an example of when he made a small change. apple.co/4j2GRsU