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The Spokesman Speaks: Ag Insights for Your Farm and Family

Iowa Farm Bureau
Iowa Farm Bureau
Soybeans
Floyd County
Des Moines, United States
Farm Bureau
Kernza
Corn
Grain Bagging System
America Needs Farmers
Beef Cattle Industry
Gross-Wen Technologies
Agriculture
Lisa Bluder
Pollinator Habitat
Agrivoltaics
Farmland Leases
Taste What Pork Can Do
Beef
Pork
Conservation

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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Welcome to Episode 218 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we dip into water quality with two DNR experts. Water quality resource coordinator Adam Schnieders discusses Iowa DNR's extensive – and growing – water quality monitoring capabi... more

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Welcome to Episode 217 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we talk with a central Iowa corn and soybean farmer who's experimenting with a unique perennial grain: Kernza. Later in the episode, Mykayla Hagaman of the Iowa Monarch Conserva... more

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Welcome to Episode 216 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Iowa Farm Bureau economist Dr. Christopher Pudenz discusses current crop and livestock market conditions and future international trade opportunities for agriculture. And Brian ... more

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Welcome to Episode 215 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we sit down with a central Iowa farm family that's been producing honey for more than 40 years. We also discuss another ag topic that's creating plenty of buzz in recent years: ... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Lear
Webster County Farm Bureau member who grows corn, soybeans, and Kernza
Land Institute / Perennial Promise Growers Co-op (mentioned)
Episode: Kernza: Pros and Cons
Mykayla Hagaman
ISU employee with the Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium
Iowa State University
Episode: Kernza: Pros and Cons
Kurt Braunenberg
Owner of Spring Valley Honey Farms, beekeeping entrepreneur
Spring Valley Honey Farms
Episode: The buzz about beekeeping and honey production
Connie Braunenberg
Family member involved in bottling and operations
Spring Valley Honey Farms
Episode: The buzz about beekeeping and honey production
Krista Braunenberg
Family member involved in the business
Spring Valley Honey Farms
Episode: The buzz about beekeeping and honey production
Chelsea Braunenberg
Marketing and customer-facing lead; nursing background
Spring Valley Honey Farms
Episode: The buzz about beekeeping and honey production
Kara Braunenberg
Family member involved in operations and customer interactions
Spring Valley Honey Farms
Episode: The buzz about beekeeping and honey production
Sierra Braunenberg
Family member involved in the business
Spring Valley Honey Farms
Episode: The buzz about beekeeping and honey production
Jelsa Braunenberg
Family member involved in customer interactions and product lines
Spring Valley Honey Farms
Episode: The buzz about beekeeping and honey production

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Andrew Wheeler
Host of The Spokesman Speaks podcast

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Expert tips for working with landlords
Q: What are the key considerations farmers should think about in farmland lease negotiations and renewals as harvest winds down?
Farmers should assess whether the lease has been terminated and, if not, consider renegotiating terms in light of current commodity prices, yields, and any conservation goals; prepare data to illustrate financial reality; aim for face-to-face discussions; and consider longer-term leases with clear terms and writing to prevent disputes.
Sizing up trade and beef markets
Q: What is the state of the beef industry and the cattle cycle right now?
Beef demand is strong, prices are elevated despite high production costs, and profitability varies by operation size and efficiency; the herd is not expanding rapidly, but demand signals are encouraging overall.
Analyzing U.S. farm income
Q: Are we seeing any glimmers of hope or activity in the renewable fuel space?
Yes, there are signs of hope as the EPA looks at renewable fuel standards and exemptions that could expand markets for soybeans and corn, potentially aiding farmers by improving demand channels.
Analyzing U.S. farm income
Q: You co-wrote a MarketIntel article about farm income based on the USDA data that was released recently. Broadly speaking, what were some of the findings that you uncovered there?
The outlook showed a record net farm income driven largely by government assistance, but cash receipts for major crops are down due to high input costs and a large global harvest creating downward pressure on prices, meaning the rising income on paper doesn't translate to all farms.
Diving into water quality
Q: Why is the nutrient reduction strategy in Iowa based on state-wide science and monitoring rather than top-down mandates?
Because a collaborative, science-backed approach engages farmers as partners, preserves innovation, and ensures that practices are economically sensible and technically effective, which in turn sustains long-term conservation on the landscape.

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This show focuses on practical farming insights, industry innovations, and policy-finance dynamics shaping modern agriculture. Recent episodes feature hands-on discussions with Kernza growers, beekeeping family businesses, and ag-tech startups using algae to treat wastewater, complemented by segments on regenerative practices, farm succession, and financing for young farmers. A standout trait is the approachable, ground-level perspective that blends real-world farming challenges with broader industry trends, funding opportunities, and mentorship networks. The mix of producer-focused conversations, field-tested strategies, and connections to Farm Bureau programs makes it a useful resource for farmers, ag professionals, and stakeholders seeki... more

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