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The Spokesman Speaks: Ag Insights for Your Farm and Family

Iowa Farm Bureau

Since 1934, The Iowa Farm Bureau Spokesman has been Iowa"s leading agriculture news source, and today it has the largest readership of any ag newspaper in Iowa. While The Spokesman newspaper is available exclusively to Iowa Farm Bureau members, The Spokesman Speaks podcast is available publicly, providing the ag news and farmer education that matter most.

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36:52

Sizing up trade and beef markets

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2025/11/10

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

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44:24

Expert tips for working with landlords

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2025/10/27

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

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33:44

40 years of ANF: Stories from Hayden Fry, Chuck Long...

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2025/10/13

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

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24:31

Analyzing U.S. farm income

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2025/09/29

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

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30:58

How the One Big Beautiful Bill impacts agriculture

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2025/08/04

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

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26:24

EU overregulation rattles European farmers

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2025/06/23

Welcome to Episode 191 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we share a new study on the factors influencing Iowa grocery shoppers' purchasing decisions, who those shoppers trust for information about food and farming, and more. We also hear what 25 Iowa Farm Bureau members learned while recently touring Belgium and the Netherlands to explore European agriculture and learn about European Union (EU) climate regulations. Resource Mentioned in this Episode: Learn more about Iowa grocery

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34:12

Fresh analysis of meat consumption and farmland values

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2025/06/09

Welcome to Episode 190 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we chat with Iowa State University’s resident expert on farmland values, economist Dr. Rabail Chandio. We also explore new research on Americans’ meat purchasing habits, with Rick Stein, who’s the Vice President of Fresh Foods for The Food Industry Association. Resource Mentioned in this Episode: Review Iowa State University’s annual Farmland Value Survey. Learn how farmers provide nutritious meat while caring for their

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33:51

“In the weeds” analysis of herbicide rules and the...

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2025/04/28

Welcome to Episode 187 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Iowa State University Extension weed specialist Dr. Wesley Everman helps farmers navigate changing herbicide requirements, and economist Dr. John Newton offers his thoughts on the current farm economy. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Contact ISU Extension weed specialist Wesley Everman. See more economic analysis from Terrain. Register for one of Iowa Farm Bureau’s upcoming Take Root farm succession workshops. Sign up

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48:09

The future of the global ag economy

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2025/03/17

Welcome to Episode 184 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Iowa Farm Bureau’s Dr. Christopher Pudenz and Zach Brummer share their outlook for crop and livestock markets, and Todd Thurman (an ag futurist and swine consultant with 25 years of international agriculture experience) predicts the future of the global ag economy. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Register for Iowa Farm Bureau’s April 1 “Livestock Risk Protection” webinar. Watch Todd Thurman’s webinar predicting the

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27:26

Optimize your crop insurance coverage and fertilizer...

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2025/03/03

Welcome to Episode 183 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Farm Bureau Financial Services regional crop consultant Angie Horn walks farmers through their crop insurance options, and Melissa Miller of the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative shares a new online tool to help farmers calculate their optimum nitrogen application rates. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Watch our recorded webinar with Farm Bureau Financial Services to learn more about your crop insurance options. Learn more about

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39:08

How @IowaDairyFarmer (Dan Venteicher) reaches...

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2025/02/17

Welcome to Episode 182 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we speak with three Iowa farmers who are carving unique paths in agriculture: Meredith Nunnikhoven, who runs a farm and floristry business in Mahaska County, called Barnswallow Flowers. Lillie Beringer-Crock, who sells her family’s beef and a variety of other locally-produced goods online and in-person, through her business, Beringer Family Farms in Jones County. And Dan Venteicher, an eastern Iowa farmer who’s better

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39:32

How to overcome adversity in 2025

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2025/01/06

Welcome to Episode 179 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson discusses agriculture’s challenges and opportunities in 2025, and motivational speaker John O’Leary shares the inspiring story of how he overcame seemingly impossible odds (surviving burns on 100% of his body, when doctors gave him a 1% chance of living). No matter what obstacles you’re facing in 2025, John O’Leary has helpful advice for you. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

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24:10

Prepare for 2025: Economic insights and national...

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2024/12/23

Welcome to Episode 178 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, economist and Vice President of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dr. Jason Henderson analyzes the current macro economy and offers farmers insights for 2025. Later in the episode, American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall shares agriculture’s national policy priorities for 2025 and explains why farmers can advocate for themselves more effectively through Farm Bureau. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Contact

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23:25

Three up-and-coming farm leaders: Part 2, Kaitlyn Porter

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2024/12/05

Welcome to Episode 176 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 2024 Young Farmer Leadership Award: Nate Hofmann of Linn County, Kaitlyn Porter of Franklin County, and James Hepp of Calhoun County. Part 1 (released December 2) features Nate Hofmann. Part 2 (released December 5) features Kaitlyn Porter. Part 3 (released December 9) features James Hepp. Register to join farmers like Nate, Kaitlyn and

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22:42

Three up-and-coming farm leaders: Part 1, Nate Hofmann

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2024/12/02

Welcome to Episode 175 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 2024 Young Farmer Leadership Award: Nate Hofmann of Linn County, Kaitlyn Porter of Franklin County, and James Hepp of Calhoun County. Part 1 (released December 2) features Nate Hofmann. Part 2 (released December 5) features Kaitlyn Porter. Part 3 (released December 9) features James Hepp. Register to join farmers like Nate, Kaitlyn and

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26:17

Important reminders for livestock farmers and a...

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2024/10/21

Welcome to Episode 172 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Brian Waddingham of the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers shares timely reminders for livestock farmers who may face DNR or EPA inspections. Later in the episode, we chat with Zac Preston, a young farmer from Warren County who’s helping create opportunities for his peers across the state, as chair of Iowa Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer Advisory Committee. Resources mentioned in this episode: • Contact the Coalition to Support

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26:51

Tips from Iowa’s 2024 Conservation Farmers of the Year

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2024/10/07

Welcome to Episode 171 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Story County brothers Jason and John Maxwell share the journey that led to them becoming Iowa’s 2024 Conservation Farmers of the Year. Later in the episode, Iowa State University Extension behavioral health expert Dr. David Brown reminds farmers of steps they should take to care for their mental health needs during the stressful harvest season. Resources mentioned in this episode: Read more about 2024 Iowa Conservation

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