The Spokesman Speaks: Ag Insights for Your Farm and Family

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.

“In the weeds” analysis of herbicide rules and the farm economy
Apr 28, 2025 – 33:51
What’s next for U.S. ag policy? A conversation with President Brent Johnson
Apr 14, 2025 – 41:38
A planting forecast and a roadmap for farm succession planning
Mar 31, 2025 – 35:34
The future of the global ag economy
Mar 17, 2025 – 48:09
Optimize your crop insurance coverage and fertilizer application in 2025
Mar 3, 2025 – 27:26
How @IowaDairyFarmer (Dan Venteicher) reaches millions on social media
Feb 17, 2025 – 39:08
AI, technology and the future of farming
Feb 3, 2025 – 45:08
State legislative priorities and two new programs for livestock farmers
Jan 20, 2025 – 31:46
How to overcome adversity in 2025
Jan 6, 2025 – 39:32
Prepare for 2025: Economic insights and national policy priorities
Dec 23, 2024 – 24:10
Three up-and-coming farm leaders: Part 3, James Hepp
Dec 9, 2024 – 23:30
Three up-and-coming farm leaders: Part 2, Kaitlyn Porter
Dec 5, 2024 – 23:25
Three up-and-coming farm leaders: Part 1, Nate Hofmann
Dec 2, 2024 – 22:42
Navigating your farm income taxes and exploring Europe’s climate policies
Nov 18, 2024 – 32:32
Farm marketing and branding tips, from an award-winning marketing agency
Nov 4, 2024 – 41:18
Important reminders for livestock farmers and a conversation with young farm leader Zac Preston
Oct 21, 2024 – 26:17
Tips from Iowa’s 2024 Conservation Farmers of the Year
Oct 7, 2024 – 26:51
Iowa's new, more affordable fertilizer, a locally produced solution
Sep 23, 2024 – 35:39
Crop marketing and risk management tips for harvest season
Sep 9, 2024 – 24:01
Iowa Farm Bureau President assesses the farm economy, calls for a new Farm Bill
Aug 26, 2024 – 26:11
How to sell pork in California by complying with Prop 12
Aug 12, 2024 – 29:42
New study: Agriculture’s economic impact is growing
Jul 29, 2024 – 33:50
Disaster recovery assistance for Iowa’s farmers
Jul 15, 2024 – 37:53
Insights from geopolitical insider Frank Kelly and grain marketing expert Ed Usset
Jul 1, 2024 – 40:34
VP of ISU Extension dissects Iowa’s ag economy, shares keys for future economic success
Jun 17, 2024 – 40:58
Meet ISU Extension's new ag climatologist
Jun 3, 2024 – 25:29
Greenhouse gases: Agriculture’s untold story
May 20, 2024 – 26:01
How ‘Choose Iowa’ helps farmers add value and save labor, while encouraging Iowans to buy local
May 6, 2024 – 35:16
State Climatologist shares a growing season forecast
Apr 22, 2024 – 35:28
‘Boots on the ground’ analysis of California’s Prop 12 and Iowa’s water quality progress
Apr 8, 2024 – 43:49
A 'must-attend' Economic Summit for farmers
Mar 25, 2024 – 32:13
Build trust like FBI spy recruiter Robin Dreeke
Mar 11, 2024 – 32:42
Talking trade with Iowa native, USDA Under Secretary Alexis Taylor
Feb 26, 2024 – 27:44
Navigating ag market drivers and national policy priorities
Feb 12, 2024 – 27:01
2024 crop and livestock market outlook
Jan 29, 2024 – 18:07
How an Iowa engineer/firefighter created a mobile fire suppression unit for farmers
Jan 15, 2024 – 29:53
Resolve to stop complaining (and improve your mental health) in 2024
Jan 1, 2024 – 22:18
Farm strategies for navigating economic uncertainty
Dec 18, 2023 – 34:17
Three rising stars in Iowa agriculture: Part 3, Ryan Gibbs
Dec 6, 2023 – 20:08
Three rising stars in Iowa agriculture: Part 2, Matthew Burt
Dec 5, 2023 – 19:42
Three rising stars in Iowa agriculture: Part 1, Josh Bierbaum
Dec 4, 2023 – 19:05
See behind the Prop 12 curtain and hear a winter weather forecast
Nov 20, 2023 – 32:46
Creating the next “moonshot” advancement in global ag production: a conversation with Dr. Cary Fowler of the U.S. Department of State
Nov 6, 2023 – 27:43
The impact of record-low Mississippi River levels and a conversation with young farm leader Vanessa Trampel
Oct 23, 2023 – 33:15
A first-of-its-kind tool to compare local cash bids and a Farm Bill status update
Oct 9, 2023 – 27:08
Near-death experience inspires Iowa student to pursue innovative cattle research
Sep 25, 2023 – 31:39
Farmer/counselor shares tips for managing stress during a busy harvest
Sep 11, 2023 – 31:08
How Farm Rescue helps farm families in crisis
Aug 28, 2023 – 17:50
How Iowa Farm Bureau supports an innovative water treatment company and other diverse rural businesses
Aug 14, 2023 – 34:55
Mid-summer market and crop conditions analyses
Jul 31, 2023 – 42:53