Welcome to Episode 170 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Spokesman reporter Bob Bjoin sits down with Hiro Iwanaga, CEO and co-founder of Talus Renewables, to discuss modular green ammonia systems that could reduce fertilizer costs for Iowa's farmers. These systems are designed to provide locally produced, low-cost fertilizer with a reduced environmental footprint. We also speak with American Farm Bureau economist Danny Munch about the latest USDA farm income forecast and strategies farmers can adopt in today’s challenging economy.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Learn more about the modular green ammonia systems offered by Talus Renewables and Landus.
• American Farm Bureau economist Danny Munch assesses the drop in U.S. net farm income.
• Crop marketing and risk management tips from Iowa Farm Bureau Farmer Education Program Manager Zach Brummer.
• Iowa Farm Bureau’s farm stress management resources for farmers, including a live webinar on September 23.
• Iowa Farm Bureau’s “How to write a post-harvest marketing plan” webinar on November 7.
• Iowa Farm Bureau’s 2024 Iowa Farm Income Tax Webinar on November 18.
  

Welcome to Episode 169 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we share some crop marketing and risk management tips for farmers to apply in this challenging ag economy. We also introduce you to Brandon Myers, a former Iowa Hawkeye and NFL star who is the newest addition to the ANF (America Needs Farmers) Wall of Honor at Kinnick Stadium.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Iowa Farm Bureau’s Cash Bid Search Tool
• Upcoming farm stress webinar: Successful Self-Care in a Challenging Ag Economy
• Farm stress resources, including free, one-on-one counseling for Iowa’s farm families
• Contact Iowa Farm Bureau Farmer Education Program Manager Zach Brummer at zbrummer@ifbf.org
• Learn more about ANF Wall of Honor inductee Brandon Myers, the ANF Game Day On-Field Experience, and ANF Game Day at Kinnick Stadium

Welcome to Episode 168 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we discuss highlights from the 2024 Iowa Farm Bureau Food and Farm Index ®, a survey of Iowa grocery shoppers (by the Harris Poll) about factors influencing their grocery purchases, their feelings about real meat and dairy, and who they trust for information about the nutrition and safety of their food. We also sit down with Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johson to discuss the state of the farm economy and the urgent need to pass a new Farm Bill.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• See more highlights from the 2024 Iowa Farm Bureau Food and Farm Index®.