Farm Here Daily

Farm Here Daily - Major USDA Report Continues to Impact the Market

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:59:00 -0000

A major report was released earlier this week, David Geiger takes a look at the aftershocks in the marketplace with Reese Drenth of The Ground Level Dispatch.

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Farm Here Daily - Health Care Opportunities and Challenges on the Farm

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:54:00 -0000

It's tough to find a good health plan on the farm, David Geiger covers those challenges as well as opportunities of The Landus Health Program with Jeanie Cunningham of Affinity Health.

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Farm Here Daily - Tax Reform, Conservation, and Landowner Protections in 2026

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:30:00 -0000

Tax reform, conservation, and landowner protections are priorities of the Iowa Farm Bureau, David Geiger speaks with its president Brent Johnson about what's going on in 2026.

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Farm Here Daily - Trade and Biofuels are Top Soybean Priorities

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:38:00 -0000

David Geiger takes a look at challenges starting out the new year with Iowa Soybean Association president Tom Adam along with their priorities and goals for 2026.

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Farm Here Daily - Finding Support at the Beginning Farmer Center

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:50:00 -0000

David Geiger look at ways new farmers are getting support with Kristiana Coutu with Iowa State University's Center for Ag Law and Taxation and Beginning Farmer Center.

Beginning Farmer Center: https://beginningfarmer.iastate.edu/

2026 Farm Transitions Conference: https://www.regcytes.extension.iastate.edu/farmtransitions/

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Farm Here Daily - Farm Bill Provisions Replaced by One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 02:05:00 -0000

David Geiger looks at some of the biggest legal issues facing agriculture, Kristine Tidgren director of the ISU Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation goes over provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act from last year and what they're watching for in 2026.

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Farm Here Daily - Corn Grower Priorities Include More Than Just New Ideas

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:39:00 -0000

What are the 2026 priorities for the Iowa Corn Growers? David Geiger chats about the top state and federal issues with its president Mark Mueller.

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Farm Here Daily - Cattle Producers Look at Property Rights, Taxes, and Animal Health

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:53:00 -0000

Property rights, taxes, and animal health are some of the top priorities of the Iowa Cattlemen's Association in 2026, David Geiger dives into the details with Kelli Klink.

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Farm Here Daily - Changes to SNAP in the New Year

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:10:00 -0000

We talk about changes to SNAP and how it affects the end of the agriculture supply chain. Blake Willadsen with DMARC joins David Geiger to talk about what Iowa is doing and how that affects grocery stores and folks buying food.

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Farm Here Daily - Markets Even Out at the End of 2025

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:29:00 -0000

Markets ended 2025 under a bit of pressure, David Geiger speaks with Don Roose, president of U.S Commodities, who says the end of the year saw a rally before some profit-taking.

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Farm Here Daily - Fungicide Research Results in a Year of Southern Rust

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 23:40:00 -0000

While Southern Rust was devastating for farmers, it allowed research farms to better test fungicides. David Geiger hears from ISU Extension field crops pathologist Alison Robertson about the results of her research.

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Farm Here Daily - Slow Moving Trade Ahead of Christmas

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:40:00 -0000

Traders are slowing down for the holidays but what does that mean for commodities? David Geiger speaks with Reese Drenth of The Ground Level Dispatch.

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Farm Here Daily - The Biggest Biosecurity Threats to U.S. Farmers

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:39:00 -0000

David Geiger looks at the biggest biosecurity concerns in the U.S. with Dr. Stephanie Mercier with the Farm Journal Foundation, she authored a report analyzing the economic impact of some of the worst pest and disease threats farmers face.

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Farm Here Daily - Markets React to China Buying U.S. Beans

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:19:00 -0000

China is buying U.S. beans and folks are looking at fund positions according to Reese Drenth with the Ground Level Dispatch, he joins David Geiger to get a look at the marketplace ahead of two slower holiday weeks.

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Farm Here Daily - Adding Value to Production with Scott Ahrenholtz

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:00:00 -0000

A conversation about adding value to production, Scott Ahrenholtz with AcreEdge joins David Geiger to talk about enhancing and planning for a modern crop.

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Farm Here Daily - Supporting Iowa's Farmers with Brian Waddingham

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:42:00 -0000

In a season of helping one another, David Geiger chats with Brian Waddingham of the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers about the work they do and opportunities to elevate farmers.

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Farm Here Daily - The Latest Research and Trials Shown at ICM Conference

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:54:00 -0000

David Geiger visits the 2025 ISU Extension Integrated Crop Management Conference, he speaks with Angie Rieck-Hinz about the event and what was learned this past crop season.

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Farm Here Daily - Challenges of Winter Weather and the Supply Chain

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:39:00 -0000

David Geiger takes a look at challenges in the supply chain during winter with Mike Steenhoek of the Soy Transportation Coalition.

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Farm Here Daily - The Evolving Landscape of Sustainability with Craig Mouchka

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:53:00 -0000

We look at working with sustainable practices on the farm, Craig Mouchka with Landus joins David Geiger to talk about the evolving landscape of conservation.

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Farm Here Daily - Conservation Progress and Updates at Farm Annual Meeting

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:52:00 -0000

Continuing coverage of the Iowa Farm Bureau annual meeting, David Geiger chats with Shawn Richmond about the latest progress of conservation practices in the state.

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Farm Here Daily - Bridge Payments, 2025 Review, and Future Expectations with the Iowa Farm Bureau

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:28:00 -0000

The Iowa Farm Bureau has its annual meeting, David Geiger chats on-site with economist Christopher Pudenz about some of the big topics going on along with a review of 2025 and expectations of 2026.

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Farm Here Daily - Farmer Bridge Assistance Explained

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:01:00 -0000

Farmer Bridge Assistance was announced to help out producers, David Geiger speak with ISU Extension Economist Chad Hart about what that means.

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Farm Here Daily - Product of the USA is On the Way

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 23:41:00 -0000

The Product of USA label goes into effect soon, David Geiger chats with Kelli Klink of the Iowa Cattlemen's Association about what that involves. Then, David takes a look at markets with Reese Drenth of the Ground Level Dispatch.

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Farm Here Daily - Watching for Market Movement Ahead of 2026

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:02:00 -0000

David Geiger chats about expectations in the marketplace for the new year with Jamey Kohake, senior risk manager with Pinion, who takes a look at the 2026 grain outlook.

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Farm Here Daily - Holiday Mental Health on Wellness Wednesday

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 23:43:00 -0000

Keeping on top of mental health during the holidays! Doug Stossmeister, the Leadership Development Manager with Landus joins David Geiger for a Wellness Wednesday!

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Farm Here Daily - Looking at December Markets with Don Roose

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:21:00 -0000

It's a new month for the grain markets, David Geiger chats with Don Roose of U.S. Commodities about expectations in December!

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Farm Here Daily - Advantages Remain as Holiday Markets Slow

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 23:44:00 -0000

As the month ends and markets slow for the holidays, David Geiger chats with Reese Drenth of the Ground Level Dispatch about input and commodity prices!

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Farm Here Daily - Giving Thanks and Food During the Holidays

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:50:00 -0000

Giving thanks and food during the holidays! David Geiger talks with Jill Myers of Landus about raising money for the Iowa Food Bank and how she's getting her community involved!

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Farm Here Daily - Market Development and Export Opportunities for U.S. Meat

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:35:00 -0000

We take a look at the state of U.S. meat exports! Dan Halstrom with the U.S. Meat Export Federation joins David Geiger to cover that as well as market development programs like the new America First Trade Promotion Program.

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Farm Here Daily - A Push For Fertilizer Research and Transparency

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:54:00 -0000

There is a push toward more research and transparency in the fertilizer market. President of the Iowa Corn Growers Association Mark Mueller joins David Geiger to continue the conversation on input cost challenges facing corn farmers.

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Farm Here Daily - Community Building and Youth Engagement

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:54:00 -0000

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 Landus.

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Farm Here Daily - Iowa Soil Moisture in a Good Spot

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:20:00 -0000

New ways to learn about the climate as a farmer and a look at a soil moisture survey, David Geiger speaks with Madelynn Wuestenberg the Agricultural Climatology Extension Specialist with Iowa State University.

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Farm Here Daily - The First USDA Report Released in Months

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:24:00 -0000

The first USDA report in months was released on Friday and had a big impact on the market. What was some of the most impactful data? David Geiger chats about that today with Angie Setzer of Consus Ag Consulting.

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Farm Here Daily - Iowa Had an Abnormally Long Growing Season

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:22:00 -0000

How normal was harvest this year weather-wise? David Geiger reviews Fall 2025 with State Climatologist Justin Glisan who says we saw an abnormally long growing season.

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Farm Here Daily - Soybeans are Strong Headed into the USDA Report

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:19:00 -0000

A big U.S. Department of Agriculture report is set for release, so what thoughts are in the marketplace as they head into the report? Reese Drenth with the Ground Level Dispatch joins David Geiger to go over expectations.

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Farm Here Daily - Small Changes Can Have a Big Impact on Your Health

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:43:00 -0000

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 Landus, for Wellness Wednesday!

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Farm Here Daily - A Look at Iowa Cattle Production

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 23:11:00 -0000

With U.S. cattle producers in the news over recent weeks, Bryan Whaley with the Iowa Cattlemen's Association joins David Geiger to find out more of the work ranchers are doing heading into winter and what conversations are going on nationally.

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Farm Here Daily - Volatile Cattle and Bears in Soybean Meal

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0000

We're past the first week of November with a government shutdown and a newly announced trade deals. So, how are the markets reacting? Don Roose, President of U.S. Commodities, joins David Geiger to break it down.

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Farm Here Daily - A Look at Grain Quality and Storage Conditions

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:48:00 -0000

A look at grain quality and storage conditions as harvest wraps up. Dr. Charles Hurburgh of Iowa State University joins David Geiger to share what type of corn and beans he's seen across the state.

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Farm Here Daily - Senate Hearing on Farm Businesses and Input Prices

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:48:00 -0000

Farmer input prices continue to be a problem, at a Senate hearing, farmer Noah Coppess spoke directly to policy makers about what he faces every day. He joins David Geiger to go over the nuanced challenges of farm and agribusinesses.

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Farm Here Daily - Supporting Communities as a Farm Business

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:45:00 -0000

What does it look like to give back? Sarah Heineman with Landus joins David Geiger to go over initiatives, outreach, and volunteering opportunities that support local communities.

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Farm Here Daily - A 2025 Harvest Update with Meaghan Anderson

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:06:00 -0000

The 2025 harvest is nearly over! David Geiger takes a look at progress, what farmer questions were had, and the state of crop residue with ISU Extension agronomist Meaghan Anderson.

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Farm Here Daily - China to Buy U.S. Soybeans Again

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:49:00 -0000

China has promised to buy U.S. soybeans, millions of tons of them. David Geiger speaks to Grant Kimberley with the Iowa Soybean Association about what that means for Iowa, and how producers still want to work on diversifying the customer base.

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Farm Here Daily - Cattle Volatility and Soybean Trade Talks

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 23:06:00 -0000

David Geiger looks 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.

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Farm Here Daily - Argentina Concerns from Iowa Cattlemen

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 21:27:00 -0000

President Trump made some comments and decisions on Argentina beef and U.S. cattle producers have some thoughts on that, we hear from Kelli Klink with the Iowa Cattlemen's Association.

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Farm Here Daily - Innovation in Soil Health

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:07:00 -0000

David Geiger looks at innovation in the soil space during a tough farm economy with Gaji Balakaneshan, CEO of Midwestern BioAg.

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Farm Here Daily - More Funding is Needed to Fight World Hunger

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0000

The World Food Prize 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, David Geiger speaks with laureate David Beckmann about a call to action.

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Farm Here Daily - First Aid on the Farm!

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:10:00 -0000

First aid on the farm! David Geiger talks about how to help your families and neighbors in an emergency with Dr. Cari Croghan. Then, John King of the Ground Level Dispatch has the latest update on global input prices and how they're affecting folks here.

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Farm Here Daily - Master Farmer at the World Food Prize

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 23:31:00 -0000

The World Food Prize is in town! At the Borlaug Dialogue, David Geiger saw folks from the Iowa Master Farmer award and spoke to them about the event and a big milestone they have coming up.

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Farm Here Daily - The Government Shutdown and the Supply Chain

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 21:21:00 -0000

The government shutdown has ripple effects on many parts of the economy, David Geiger 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 him to go over that.

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Farm Here Daily - Great Harvest Progress in Southeastern Iowa

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:01:00 -0000

With no reports out from USDA we're relying more on boots on the ground. David Geiger chat with ISU Extension agronomist Virgil Schmitt of southeastern Iowa about harvest progress in his area.

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Farm Here Daily - Grain Markets Wait on China Negotiations

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 22:47:00 -0000

David Geiger takes 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.

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Farm Here Daily - Input Cost Reduction at the Borlaug Dialogue

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:42:00 -0000

The Borlaug Dialogue begins next week, it will go over soil solutions and global food insecurity and former Iowa governor Tom Vilsack, CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation gives David Geiger the details and highlights why folks should support solutions to world hunger.

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Farm Here Daily - Trade Missions to Top Corn Trading Partners

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:33:00 -0000

There was a trade mission to the number one U.S. corn buyer, Mexico! David Geiger goes over some of the impacts that has for corn farmers in the Midwest with Bradley Schad with the Missouri Corn Growers Association.

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Farm Here Daily - Soybean Harvest Progressing Well

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:48:00 -0000

Soybean harvest could be wrapping up here soon in northeastern Iowa, agronomist Terry Basol joins David Geiger to chat about what he's been seeing in the fields.

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Farm Here Daily - Dry and Warm Trends this Harvest

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 22:23:00 -0000

Dry trends continued in September, Iowa's State Climatologist Justin Glisan joins David Geiger to talk about that as well as expectations for the rest of the harvest.

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Farm Here Daily - Financing in a Tough Farm Economy

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 23:47:00 -0000

David Geiger takes a look at financing needs in a tough farm economy with Bret Baldwin. Then, recent harvest impacts on the marketplace with Reese Drenth of the Ground level Dispatch.

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Farm Here Daily - Economics Key to E15 Push

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 22:06:00 -0000

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 David Geiger to talk about how that could be important in a tough farm economy.

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Farm Here Daily - Harvest Rolls with Surprising Moisture Content

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:24:00 -0000

David Geiger takes a look at the pace and surprises of harvest with western Iowa agronomist Mike Witt with ISU Extension.

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Farm Here Daily - No Soybean Sales to China are Impacting Farmers

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:41:00 -0000

China has bought no soybeans for the ongoing U.S. harvest. David Geiger takes an in-depth look at the impact of that on producers with Iowa Farm Bureau economist Christopher Pudenz.

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Farm Here Daily - Help at Harvest and Shutdown Economics

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 19:33:00 -0000

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 and the latest USDA reports.

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Farm Here Daily - Tech, Innovation, and Celebrating Women in Ag

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:32:00 -0000

We take a look at the latest technologies and innovations as well as celebrate women working in agriculture with Carli Milby of Landus.

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Farm Here Daily - Driving, Dust, and Field Safety at Harvest

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:45:00 -0000

Keeping an eye on the road, watching what you're breathing, and having backup plans on the farm. David Geiger talks harvest safety with Renée Anthony with the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health at the University of Iowa.

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Farm Here Daily - Off to a Good Harvest Start!

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 22:27:00 -0000

With most of the crop mature and great weather, Iowa farmers have been hard at work, David Geiger checks out harvest progress with ISU Extension agronomist Virgil Schmitt as well as get a season overview.

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Farm Here Daily - Soybeans Struggle with Interest Rates, Inputs, and Exports

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 23:27:00 -0000

There are still virtually no soybean sales to China, Iowa farmer April Hemmes joins David Geiger to talk about the difficulties facing farmers this harvest season with interest rates, inputs, and exports

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Farm Here Daily - Stretches and Stresses on the Farm

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 23:16:00 -0000

For Thrive Thursday, David Geiger goes over the best ways folks can move their bodies and reduce stress with Dr. Uma Lanzillotta, a physical therapy doctor with Landus.

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Farm Here Daily - Impacts of U.S. Products in South Korea

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 22:15:00 -0000

David Geiger looks at a recent trip by the U.S. Meat Export Federation to South Korea, Becca Ahrendsen with Iowa Corn was there and saw some of the impacts of U.S. products. Then, a chat with Reese Drenth of the Ground Level Dispatch about Argentina's recent export decisions and how that affects U.S. producers.

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Farm Here Daily - Corn Disease Impacts Vary by Field

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:23:00 -0000

David Geiger reviews the growing season looking at the diseases that popped up and how they impacted the crop with ISU Extension plant pathologist Alison Robertson.

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Farm Here Daily - Harvest Starts with Mixed Reports

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:50:00 -0000

Harvest is rolling out across the state, David Geiger checks in with southern Iowa progress with ISU Extension agronomist Logan McCrea.

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Farm Here Daily - Northern Iowa Harvest and Armyworm Watch

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 21:02:00 -0000

David Geiger continues to watch harvest progress and armyworm in fields, extension agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz has an update from northern Iowa.

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Farm Here Daily - Expectations of Reports and Poor Yields

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:01:00 -0000

Should we question expectations of poor early yields? Reese Drenth of the Ground Level Dispatch talks about that as well as some of the impacts from the recent WASDE report.

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Farm Here Daily - Taking Care of Farmers this Harvest

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:51:00 -0000

Harvest is a busy time, so for Wellness Wednesday, we chat with Jay Sturtz of Landus about the best ways to take care of your business, your family, and yourself!

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Farm Here Daily - Pork Discussions in D.C. and Iowa Corn Harvest

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:45:00 -0000

Pork producers were in Washington D.C. last week, David Geiger chats with Harrison Furlow with the Iowa Pork Producers Association about the top discussions there. Then, a talk with ISU Extension agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe about what crops look like and armyworm in hay.

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Farm Here Daily - Farm Needs and Investments with Rob Sand

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:38:00 -0000

A look at Iowa politics today, David Geiger goes over farm needs, investments, water quality, and expectations with state auditor Rob Sand who is running for Governor.

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Farm Here Daily - An Early Yield Check from an Iowa Agronomist

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:34:00 -0000

An early look at some yields in central Iowa, David Geiger hears from ISU Extension agronomist Meaghan Anderson about the crops she's looking at.

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Farm Here Daily - A Chance at Wet Weather After a Dry August

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:14:00 -0000

It was a dry August but it could get wet here in September, David Geiger takes a look at that and other climate trends with State Climatologist Justin Glisan.

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Farm Here Daily - Figuring Out Work and Fulfillment

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 22:51:00 -0000

Keeping yourself and your employees at their best means figuring out what you all like doing, for Wellness Wednesday David Geiger speaks to Doug Stossmeister, leadership development coordinator with Landus about fulfillment and what that means for work. Then, a look at early harvest results and market trends with Reese Drenth of the Ground Level Dispatch.

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Farm Here Daily - Expectations of Wet, Warm, and Soft Corn

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 23:38:00 -0000

Lighter test weights, warm corn, and softer kernels, as we get close to harvest what are expectations for grain quality? David Geiger speaks with Dr. Charles Hurburgh of Iowa Grain Quality Initiative who says there's a few storage tips you'll want to stay aware of!

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Farm Here Daily - Ruling Stops Ethanol Incentives from Applying to EV's

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 23:21:00 -0000

Some are celebrating a legal victory for ethanol producers, David Geiger speaks with Michael Buschbacher with the law firm Boyden Gray on their work to stop the Department of Energy from applying ethanol incentives to electric vehicles.

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Farm Here Daily - The State of Transportation Ahead of Harvest

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:20:00 -0000

Barges, harbors, and exports. With harvest around the corner, David Geiger checks out the state of the U.S. transportation system with Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition.

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Farm Here Daily - Beef Demand Defies Market Principles

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:15:00 -0000

Beef demand has been defying market principles, David Geiger chats with Mike Anderson with the Iowa Beef Industry Council about why that may be. Then, corn prices are below cost of production, how that works with Reese Drenth of the Ground Level Dispatch.

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Farm Here Daily - Staying Hydrated as a Farmer

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:00:00 -0000

How much water should you drink every day as a farmer? David Geiger learns about that with Ceara Larson, hydration specialist with Landus for Wellness Wednesday!

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Farm Here Daily - Smooth Progress and Fall Field Days

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 21:05:00 -0000

There's pretty smooth growth across the state, David Geiger speaks with northern Iowa agronomist Terry Basol with ISU Extension about crop progress.

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Farm Here Daily - Disease, Stalk Health, and Weed Scouting

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:48:00 -0000

As August wraps up, David Geiger looks at crop disease, stalk health, and scouting for weeds in western Iowa with ISU Extension agronomist Mike Witt.

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Farm Here Daily - Urgency Needed for Farm Trade

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0000

With the recent U.S.-EU trade agreement framework announcement, David Geiger speaks with Iowa Farm Bureau president Brent Johnson about the urgent need in agriculture for trade agreements.

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Farm Here Daily - Watch Out for the Heat!

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:37:00 -0000

It's a hot topic! David Geiger talks about heat illness, what it is, how it works, and prevention measures with Landus medical consultant Dr. Cari Croghan for Wellness Wednesday.

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Farm Here Daily - Disease Could Make for a Dirty Harvest

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:29:00 -0000

Disease pressure continues in North Central Iowa, David Geiger speaks with agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz about how she thinks that may make for a dirty harvest. Then, a look at Chinese demand and recent crop projections with Reese Drenth of Ground Level Dispatch.

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Farm Here Daily - SRE Challenges, Hopes, and Uncertainties

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 23:57:00 -0000

David Geiger goes over the challenges, hopes, and uncertainties of recent Small Refinery Exception (SRE) announcements with Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association.

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Farm Here Daily - Ag Policy, Supply, and Efficiency

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 23:19:00 -0000

David Geiger has a conversation on the relationship of farm economics, efficiency, and the environment with Richard Sexton, a Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics at University of California and author of the new book "Food Fight: Misguided Policies, Supply Challenges, and the Impending Struggle to Feed a Hungry World."

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Farm Here Daily - Wet Weather Trends and Fertilizer Input Costs

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:34:00 -0000

August stayed pretty wet and humid, David Geiger speaks to Justin Glisan, Iowa's State Climatologist, about weather trends this summer. Then a chat about the increase in input costs with John King of Ground Level Dispatch.

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Farm Here Daily - Highs and Lows on the Pro Farmer Tour

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:20:00 -0000

The Pro Farmer Crop Tour headed into Iowa today, David Geiger spoke this morning with Western Tour leader Chip Flory. Then, he chats with Doug Stossmeister, leadership development coordinator with Landus, about rural access to mental health for Wellness Wednesday.

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Farm Here Daily - Markets and the Arctic with Don Roose

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 23:33:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks about the latest market trends with Don Roose, president of U.S. Commodities, as well as hear about his recent trip to the Arctic.

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Farm Here Daily - Wrapping Up the Fair and Southern Iowa Crops

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:04:00 -0000

The Iowa State Fair wrapped up, but over the weekend David Geiger had a chance to get a recap of the 2025 Fair with its CEO Jeremy Parsons. Then, we check out the status of south central Iowa crops with ISU Extension agronomist Logan McCrea.

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Farm Here Daily - An Emerging Market for Livestock Insurance

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:43:00 -0000

More farmers are interested in insuring their livestock, at the Iowa State Fair, David Geiger talks about the emerging market with Tony Latcham the senior risk consultant of Stockguard.

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Farm Here Daily - Weed Identification and a Massive Corn Projection

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:42:00 -0000

The weed identification contest was a fun time at the Iowa State Fair, David Geiger gets the details from ISU Extension agronomist Meaghan Anderson along with the latest events in Iowa crops. Then, the USDA projected a huge corn crop, a conversation on the report with Reese Drenth of Ground Level Dispatch

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Farm Here Daily - Farmers, Their Skin, and the Sun

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:28:00 -0000

The sun can be a health risk for farmers, David Geiger speaks with Landus medical consultant Dr. Cari Croghan for Wellness Wednesday about what to be aware of and how you can protect your skin.

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Farm Here Daily - The Farmers Market and Farm Bureau at the Fair

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:04:00 -0000

Back at the Iowa State Fair, David Geiger covers outreach at the Farm Bureau Park with Tanner Nissen, Iowa Farm Bureau senior marketing coordinator. Then a chat at The Garden, where Caitlin Remington, FFA Advisor for Bondurant along with her students are helping organize a farmers market.

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Farm Here Daily - 4H at the Fair

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 03:36:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks with Mitch Hoyer, ISU Extension 4-H Youth Development State Program Leader about the Iowa State Fair and the exhibits out from 4-H students.

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Farm Here Daily - 20-Year Milestone of the Renewable Fuel Standard

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:53:00 -0000

The Renewable Fuel Standard turned 20 years old, David Geiger speaks about the milestone with Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association.

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Farm Here Daily - Serious Shortage of Veterinarians in Rural America

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:34:00 -0000

David Geiger takes a look at the factors making up a U.S. rural veterinarian shortage and what's being done to help with Stephanie Mercier, senior policy adviser at the Farm Journal Foundation.

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Farm Here Daily - Awards Given to Bill Couser

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 23:26:00 -0000

David Geiger chats with Bill Couser about his farm and some awards and honors he received this past week from Global Farmer Network and Iowa 4-H on Farm Here Daily. Then a conversation with the folks from Ground Level Dispatch about the marketplace.

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Farm Here Daily - An Updated Name for the U.S. Grains Council

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 23:25:00 -0000

There's an updated name for the U.S. Grains Council, David Geiger goes over that as well as the importance of building relationships in trade with its newly elected Secretary-Treasurer Jay Fischer.

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Farm Here Daily - The 2nd Wettest Iowa July on Record

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 23:00:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks with State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan about the wet Iowa weather in July.

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Farm Here Daily - Trade Deals and Derechos

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 22:05:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks with Grant Kimberley of the Iowa Soybean Association about how the latest trade deals are affecting farmers. Then, he chats with ISU Extension agronomist Gentry Sorenson about northwest Iowa derecho damage and crop conditions.

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Farm Here Daily - Dairy Podcasts, Labor Issues, and Consumer Habits

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:11:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks with Jennifer Bentley, ISU Extension dairy field specialist and host of the podcast Dairy News & Views, about the dairy communication, labor issues, and consumer habits.

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Farm Here Daily - Farm Economy Decisions and Cash Markets

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:36:00 -0000

There are some tough decisions to be made in the current grain economy, Michael Weidner with Landus talks about marketing today with David Geiger on Farm Here Daily. Then, Reese Drenth of Ground Level Dispatch goes over the state of the cash market.

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Farm Here Daily - Rust Pathology and Intercontinental Railways

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 21:53:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks to ISU Extension field pathologist Alison Robertson about Southern Rust, how it spreads and what it does. Then he talks about a recently announced rail merger with Mike Steenhoek of the Soy Transportation Coalition.

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Farm Here Daily - Trade Deals, Tariffs, and Changes at the USDA

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:13:00 -0000

This past week has seen new trade deals, tariffs, and changes at the USDA, David Geiger speaks with economist Chad Hart of Iowa State University to find out how much that all is affecting the farm economy.

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Farm Here Daily - More Scouting Needed this Year with Disease Pressure

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:48:00 -0000

We're going to check out southeast Iowa, David Geiger sees what crop conditions and disease pressure is looking like with ISU Extension agronomist Virgil Schmitt on Farm Here Daily!

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Farm Here Daily - Southern Rust Hits Iowa

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 23:15:00 -0000

Southern Rust has been found in Iowa fields, David Geiger speaks to Dan Bjorklund an agronomy technical advisor with Landus who's been scouting the disease.

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Farm Here Daily - Farmers Face Fertilizer Cost Challenges

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 23:11:00 -0000

Fertilizer is an important input for farmers, but there are global issues affecting supply, David Geiger learns more with John King of Ground Level Dispatch. Then, he talks about the Corn Congress with Missouri farmer Addie Yoder.

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Farm Here Daily - Hog Producers are Watching New World Screwworm

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:53:00 -0000

New World Screwworm is a big concern in cattle, so why are hog producers watching it? David Geiger speaks to Dr. Megan Niederwerder of the Swine Health Information Center about virus concerns as well as an get an update on H5N1

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Farm Here Daily - Iowa Farmers Attend the Corn Congress

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 22:41:00 -0000

Iowa corn farmers were in Washington D.C. for the Corn Congress, David Geiger speaks to Iowa Corn Growers Association Chairman Jolene Riessen about what they experienced.

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Farm Here Daily - Heavy Rain and Export Sales

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:52:00 -0000

We check out rain totals, disease pressure, and Iowa crop conditions with agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz of ISU Extension. Then, we catch up on the markets and the latest export sales report with analyst Jamey Kohake.

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Farm Here Daily - Checking In on Northeast Iowa Crops and Ag Communication Thoughts with David

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:03:00 -0000

It's been a little wet and disease is popping up, David Geiger takes a look at crop conditions over in northeast Iowa with ISU Extension agronomist Terry Basol. Then, David takes a moment to chat about thoughts he had while attending the Iowa Hunger Summit and Iowa State Fair new foods events.

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Farm Here Daily - Addressing the Quiet Food Insecurity in Iowa

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:07:00 -0000

The Iowa Hunger Summit was hosted in Des Moines, David Geiger headed over to chat about what food insecurity looks like in the state with the World Food Prize President Mashal Husain as well as HyVee Vice President Tina Potthoff.

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Farm Here Daily - Fair Foods and Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 23:25:00 -0000

The Iowa State Fair is almost here, David Geiger got a chance to taste test some new fair foods and took the opportunity to speak to CEO Jeremy Parsons as well as Kelsey Sutter with the Iowa Pork Producers Association about how this is a good time to bridge the urban-rural divide.

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Farm Here Daily - Stretching and Moving as Part of Farmer Wellness

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 22:07:00 -0000

David Geiger talks about wellness in farming with Doug Stossmeister of Landus and their tips and plans for the future. Then, folks should be scouting for disease and insect pressure mid-July according to ISU Extension agronomist Meaghan Anderson.

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Farm Here Daily - 'I' State Disease Concerns and Aerial Surveillance

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:31:00 -0000

David Geiger talks about 'I' State disease concerns, SkyScout aerial surveillance, and targeted approaches to fungicides with Landus agronomy technical advisor Dan Bjorklund.

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Farm Here Daily - A Soybean Perspective of 2025 Bills

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:53:00 -0000

David Geiger gets a soybean perspective on the One Big Beautiful Bill with Katie Hall of the Iowa Soybean Association. Then he jumps over to western Iowa to check out crop conditions in the area of ISU Extension agronomist Mike Witt.

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Farm Here Daily - State Climatologist Justin Glisan Reviews Warm and Wet Weather

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 22:25:00 -0000

June was particularly warm and wet in Iowa, David Geiger talks about weather patterns and what could be ahead with Iowa's State Climatologist Justin Glisan.

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Farm Here Daily - One Big Beautiful Bill and Checking for Crop Disease in Eastern Iowa

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:28:00 -0000

David Geiger gets another farm perspective on the One Big Beautiful Bill with Darrick Steen of the Missouri Corn Growers Association. Then, with some hints of disease, a look at eastern Iowa crop conditions with ISU Extension agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe.

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Farm Here Daily - One Big Beautiful Bill with Brent Johnson

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 22:54:00 -0000

With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump, David Geiger checks out it's impact on producers with Brent Johnson, President of the Iowa Farm Bureau.

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Farm Here Daily - Watching for Crop Disease in Southern Iowa

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:09:00 -0000

David Geiger checks out crop and pasture conditions in southern Iowa with agronomist Logan McCrea!

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Farm Here Daily - Soyfood in the Summertime

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:39:00 -0000

David Geiger talks about eating soy foods this summer with Linda Funk of The Soyfoods Council. Then a chat on a recent EPA ruling and what it means for ethanol with Brian West of West Energy and Environment Associates.

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Farm Here Daily - June Reports and Markets with Al Kluis

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:06:00 -0000

David Geiger chats about the June Acres and Stocks report and other market trends with market analyst Al Kluis, managing director of Kluis Commodity Advisors.

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Farm Here Daily - USDA Reports and Market Trends with Jamey Kohake

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:06:00 -0000

David Geiger talks about the latest USDA reports and commodity trends with market analyst Jamey Kohake, Senior Risk Manager with Pinion.

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Farm Here Daily - A Trip to the Northern Iowa Research Farm

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 21:53:00 -0000

David Geiger visits the Northern Iowa Research Farm and chats about that and the importance of local research with Greg Guenther and Kendall Lamkey!

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Farm Here Daily - Ed Zaworski Sees Dead Plants

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:11:00 -0000

David Geiger has a conversation on dead plants and science communication with Ed Zaworski host of the podcast I See Dead Plants.

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Farm Here Daily - A Committee for Young Farmer Issues

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 23:10:00 -0000

David Geiger talks about the Iowa Farm Bureau Young Farmer Advisory Committee with the newly elected chair Michael McEnany. Then a look at northeast Iowa crop progress with ISU Extension agronomist Terry Basol!

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Farm Here Daily - Vilsack on the Iowa Hunger Summit

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:30:00 -0000

David Geiger takes a look at food systems here in Iowa and how folks are working to fight hunger with Governor Tom Vilsack, CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation, ahead of the Iowa Hunger Summit next month.

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Farm Here Daily - Soybean Gall Midges and County Committees

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:13:00 -0000

David Geiger takes a detailed look at the soybean gall midge with Erin Hodgson an entomologist with ISU. Then he discusses nominations opening up for Farm Service Agency county committees with Karen Rawson.

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Farm Here Daily - SHARES Award Winner Ann McGlynn on Refugees and Farming

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 21:06:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks with the 2025 Robert D. Ray Iowa SHARES Humanitarian Award recipient Ann McGlynn of Tapestry Farms in Davenport, Iowa.

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Farm Here Daily - Pests, Hail, and Spotty Rain in Northern Iowa

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 21:17:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks with north central Iowa agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz about pests, hail, and the spotty rain in her area.

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Farm Here Daily - RVOs and Supreme Court Rulings

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:29:00 -0000

David Geiger goes over the latest Supreme Court small refinery exemption decision as well as the record EPA renewable volume obligation proposal with Grant Kimberly, executive director of the Iowa Biodiesel Board.

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Farm Here Daily - Iowa Drought and June Rainfall

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:43:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks with Iowa's State Climatologist Justin Glisan about drought in the state as well as June rainfall. Then a chat about recent ethanol mandates with Bradley Schad of the Missouri Corn Growers.

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Farm Here Daily - A New Cattle Disease Appears

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 22:37:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks with ISU Extension beef veterinarian Grant Dewell about a new cattle disease found in Iowa. Then a chat about weeds with agronomist Meaghan Anderson.

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Farm Here Daily - Summer Events Abound at ISU Extension

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:25:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks with Jay Harmon, Associate Dean at Iowa State University about their summer events and historical significance of the work they do at ISU Extension.

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Farm Here Daily - Legal Impacts from the One Big Beautiful Bill

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 19:30:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks with Kristine Tidgren, director of the ISU Center for Ag Law and Taxation about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, she breaks down how it impacts farmers.

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Farm Here Daily - Rapid Growth Syndrome in Eastern Iowa

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:12:00 -0000

David Geiger learns more about rapid growth syndrome in corn with ISU Extension agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe. Then a conversation about some environmental programs going on outside of Iowa with Kurt Boeckmann of the Missouri Corn Growers.

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Farm Here Daily - Tariff Policy and Its Impact on Iowa's Farm Economy

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:04:00 -0000

David Geiger talks about the direct impacts of tariffs on Iowa agriculture with Iowa State University agriculture economist Chad Hart. Then a bit of a lighter story coloring in some details of the summer grilling season with Iowa Beef Industry Council intern Olivia Hanson.

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Farm Here Daily - Vietnam Visits Iowa and Weather Trends

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:30:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks to Ralph Lenz of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board about a delegation from Vietnam visiting Iowa. Then a look at weather trends in May and the forecast for June with Iowa's State Climatologist Justin Glisan.

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Farm Here Daily - Summer Driving and National Corn Priorities

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 22:12:00 -0000

David Geiger covers some of the national initiatives going on with Jay Schutte a board member of the National Corn Growers Association. Then he takes a look at central Iowa fields with ISU Extension agronomist Meaghan Anderson.

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Farm Here Daily - Relay Cropping with Wheat and Soybeans

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:52:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks with Evan Brehm of the Iowa Soybean Association about relay cropping with wheat and soybeans. Then a conversation with southeast Iowa agronomist Virgil Schmitt about some of the questions farmers are asking about weeds in his area.

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Farm Here Daily - Trade and Choose Iowa with Secretary Mike Naig

Fri, 30 May 2025 20:41:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks with Iowa Secretary Mike Naig about planting, trade, and choose Iowa. Then a conversation with ISU Extension agronomist Mike Witt about weeds and emergence in western Iowa.

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Farm Here Daily - A Rollercoaster of Market Uncertainty

Thu, 29 May 2025 21:51:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks with Angie Setzer, partner with Consus Ag Consulting about what's going on in the marketplace, then he chats with ISU Extension Agronomist Leah Ten Napel about what's going on in northwestern Iowa.

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Farm Here Daily - Revived Reports at the USDA

Wed, 28 May 2025 21:29:00 -0000

David Geiger talks about revived reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture this year with Greg Thessen a Midwest Director of the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Then a southern Iowa conversation with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach agronomist Logan McCrea.

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Farm Here Daily - Concerns of HF 639

Tue, 27 May 2025 21:41:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks with Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw about their call for the Iowa Governor to veto HF 639 because of concerns of how it will impact low-carbon ethanol in the state.

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Farm Here Daily - Farmer Concerns of MAHA Report

Fri, 23 May 2025 20:58:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks with Iowa Corn Growers Association chair Jolene Riessen about farmer concerns of a recent MAHA report. After that, a look at central Iowa fields with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach agronomist Meaghan Anderson!

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Farm Here Daily - Diving Into 2025 Farm Policy

Thu, 22 May 2025 21:33:00 -0000

David Geiger dives into Iowa and national farm policy with Iowa Farm Bureau president Brent Johnson.

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Farm Here Daily - The Landscape of Carbon Capture

Wed, 21 May 2025 20:25:00 -0000

David Geiger chats with Joe Heinrich of Smart Carbon Network to learn more about the situation of carbon capture in Iowa; after that, a look at pest pressure in northeast Iowa with agronomist Terry Basol of ISU Extension.

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Farm Here Daily - Marketing Meat in Mexico

Tue, 20 May 2025 22:16:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks with Iowa State Climatologist Justin Glisan to talk about Iowa weather patterns, then he goes over some of the cool ways the U.S. Meat Export Federation is marketing U.S. meat products in Mexico with director Gerardo Rodriguez.

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Farm Here Daily - Meat Exports and Crop Emergence

Mon, 19 May 2025 21:14:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks to the U.S. Meat Export Federation CEO Dan Halstrom to get export updates from their Spring Conference as well as ISU Extension agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe to get eastern Iowa crop emergence updates.

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Farm Here Daily - Dry Conditions in Southern Iowa

Fri, 16 May 2025 22:19:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks with Logan McCrea of ISU Extension to get a glimpse at crop conditions in the southern part of Iowa.

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Farm Here Daily - Tariffs, Screwworms, and Crop Emergence

Thu, 15 May 2025 21:35:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks with Bryan Whaley of the Iowa Cattlemen's Beef Association to go over tariff and border closure issues affecting our farmers, then a conversation with Gentry Sorenson of ISU Extension to get a glimpse at planting and crop conditions in his part of the state.

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Farm Here Daily - Planting Wrap Up and Milk Initiatives

Wed, 14 May 2025 20:23:00 -0000

David Geiger has a conversation with Mariah Busta, Executive Director of the Iowa State Dairy Association, about some milk initiatives as well as ISU Extension agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz about the planting wrap up.

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Farm Here Daily - Heat Affecting Crops and Global Corn Impacts

Tue, 13 May 2025 22:38:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks with Krista Swanson with the National Corn Growers Association about global impacts on corn demand as well as the latest planting and crop progress updates with central Iowa agronomist Meaghan Anderson with ISU Extension.

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Farm Here Daily - Pork Initiatives and Transportation Expectations

Mon, 12 May 2025 20:06:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks with Kevin Hall and Joyce Hoppes with the Iowa Pork Producers Association about a bunch of events and initiatives on the way as well as Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition about shipbuilding and depth on the Mississippi River.

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Farm Here Daily - Iowa Beef and Crop Progress

Fri, 09 May 2025 21:24:00 -0000

David Geiger talks about beef promotion with the Iowa Beef Industry Council's Kylie Peterson and checks out planting and crop progress in Southeast Iowa with ISU Extension Agronomist Virgil Schmitt.

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Farm Here Daily - May 8, 2025

Thu, 08 May 2025 21:44:00 -0000

David Geiger speaks about year-round E15 with Executive Director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Monte Shaw as well as alfalfa and planting progress in east Iowa with ISU Extension Agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe.

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Farm Here Daily - May 7, 2025

Wed, 07 May 2025 21:59:00 -0000

David Geiger talks about crop conditions with Northeast Iowa Agronomist Terry Basol with Iowa State University Extension as well as a trade mission with Dan Keitzer, the Iowa Corn Growers Association Director representing District 9 and as Chair of the Industrial Usage & U.S. Production Committee.

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Farm Here Daily - May 6, 2025

Tue, 06 May 2025 21:09:00 -0000

David Geiger talks about Iowa weather and crop progress with ISU Extension Agronomist Meaghan Anderson and State Climatologist Justin Glisan.

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