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The Big Show

Written by: Bob Quinn Andy Petersen and Doug Cooper (WHOAM)
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  • The top stories in Iowa farming, weather, and markets.
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Episodes
  • Clean Water Wednesday with ICGA's Greg Wandrey & SE IA Farmer Amanda Drost

    Clean Water Wednesday with ICGA's Greg Wandrey & SE IA Farmer Amanda Drost
    May 8 2024
    Iowa Corn Growers Association Director of Sustainability Greg Wandrey talks about some resources Iowa Corn has to help clear up confusion around ag carbon markets and ways they work with farmers to promote soil health. Mahaska County Angus Producer Amanda Drost tells us about her and her husband's operation and the cover crops they have been planting over the past decade-plus. She says it's been a learning process every year. She also points out how getting clean water practices in place can make passage of the farm to the next generation more attractive.
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    14 mins
  • Clarabell Probasco: "We have been very blessed in the rain department"

    Clarabell Probasco: "We have been very blessed in the rain department"
    May 8 2024
    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach field agronomist Clarabell Probasco says they have enjoyed large amounts of rainfall to help with drought in her area of Southeast Iowa. Discusses the wait for planting to begin in 2024. She also tells us that alfalfa weevils are causing a lot of havoc in the area.
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    7 mins
  • Angie Rieck-Hinz: "You Should Always Be Scouting"

    Angie Rieck-Hinz: "You Should Always Be Scouting"
    May 7 2024
    North Central Iowa Agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz from Iowa State University Extension tells us about some of last night's rainfall totals in the area and says it's helping result in reduced drought suffering. She also tells us how the early crops are emerging. She also details pest activity she's noticing.
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    7 mins
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