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 Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer Program.
• Contact your county Farm Bureau.

Welcome to Episode 197 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we explore a grain bagging system that could be a solution for some farmers facing logistical challenges or inadequate grain storage. We also sit down with Iowa’s 2025 Conservation Farmer of the Year.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Learn more about grain bagging systems from Dammann Farms.
• Visit ConservationCountsIowa.com.
• Catch up on past episodes of The Spokesman Speaks podcast this harvest season.

Welcome to Episode 196 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Iowa Farm Bureau’s in-house ag economics experts (Zach Brummer and Dr. Christopher Pudenz) share their analysis of crop and livestock markets heading into harvest season.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• View recorded educational webinars for farmers and watch for more upcoming events and webinars, including Iowa Farm Bureau’s winter Ag Market Outlook Meeting Series, featuring Farmer Education Program Manager Zach Brummer and economist Dr. Christopher Pudenz.
• Use Iowa Farm Bureau’s Cash Bid Search Tool to find the best bids for corn and soybeans near you.
• Visit AmericaNeedsFarmers.org to learn more about 2025 ANF Wall of Honor inductee Micah Hyde, the 2025 ANF Game Day On-Field Experience, and the 40 Reasons Why America Needs Farmers video series featuring “Iowa Nice Guy” Scott Siepker.