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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. Try a month free trial of Ground Level Dispatch here: https://groundleveldispatch.substack.com/06b0ff19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Try a month free trial of Ground Level Dispatch here: https://groundleveldispatch.substack.com/06b0ff19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Try a month free trial of Ground Level Dispatch here: https://groundleveldispatch.substack.com/06b0ff19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A conversation about adding value to production, Scott Ahrenholtz with AcreEdge joins David Geiger to talk about enhancing and planning for a modern crop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Geiger takes a look at challenges in the supply chain during winter with Mike Steenhoek of the Soy Transportation Coalition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Farmer Bridge Assistance was announced to help out producers, David Geiger speak with ISU Extension Economist Chad Hart about what that means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Try a month free trial of Ground Level Dispatch here: https://groundleveldispatch.substack.com/06b0ff19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keeping on top of mental health during the holidays! Doug Stossmeister, the Leadership Development Manager with Landus joins David Geiger for a Wellness Wednesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a new month for the grain markets, David Geiger chats with Don Roose of U.S. Commodities about expectations in December! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Try a month free trial of Ground Level Dispatch here: https://groundleveldispatch.substack.com/06b0ff19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Try a month free trial of Ground Level Dispatch here: https://groundleveldispatch.substack.com/06b0ff19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Try a month free trial of Ground Level Dispatch here: https://groundleveldispatch.substack.com/06b0ff19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Try a month free trial of Ground Level Dispatch here: https://groundleveldispatch.substack.com/06b0ff19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Geiger looks at innovation in the soil space during a tough farm economy with Gaji Balakaneshan, CEO of Midwestern BioAg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Try a month free trial of Ground Level Dispatch here: https://groundleveldispatch.substack.com/06b0ff19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices