Welcome to Episode 159 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan offers his forecast for the 2024 growing season. And Brian Waddingham shares how the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers has been helping farm families raise livestock responsibly and successfully for the past 20 years.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Climatology Bureau
• Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers website
• Iowa Farm Bureau's 2024 Economic Summit

Welcome to Episode 158 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Dr. Christopher Pudenz shares insights from the Iowa Farm Bureau's recent Market Study Tour of California. With 22 Iowa Farm Bureau members in tow, the journey offered firsthand observations and discussions on navigating California's Proposition 12 regulations. Also in this episode, Shawn Richmond (an environmental scientist with nearly three decades of experience) demonstrates the growing momentum behind Iowa's conservation initiatives.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Register for Iowa Farm Bureau's Economic Summit on June 14.

• Visit ConservationCountsIowa.com to learn more about Iowa's conservation and water quality progress.

Welcome to Episode 157 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we delve into the heart of agriculture's economic challenges and opportunities with Dr. Christopher Pudenz, who previews Iowa Farm Bureau's much anticipated Economic Summit. Also joining us is Elaine Froese. Known as "Canada's farm whisperer," Froese shares her invaluable experience helping farm families enhance their communication and conflict resolution skills.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Register for Iowa Farm Bureau's Economic Summit on June 14.

• Visit Elaine Froese's website for additional resources.

• Plan for your farm's future with help from Iowa Farm Bureau's Take Root program. This program is managed Amanda Van Steenwyk: avansteenwyk@ifbf.org.