Iowa State Extension plant pathology expert Alison Robertson talks with David about the new Tarspotter app that she has been working on with other experts from across the Midwest to determine risk of tar spot in your specific area! She also talks about the other diseases they are developing models for.

Iowa Corn Growers Association Director of Sustainability Greg Wandrey talks about some resources Iowa Corn has to help clear up confusion around ag carbon markets and ways they work with farmers to promote soil health. Mahaska County Angus Producer Amanda Drost tells us about her and her husband's operation and the cover crops they have been planting over the past decade-plus. She says it's been a learning process every year. She also points out how getting clean water practices in place can make passage of the farm to the next generation more attractive.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach field agronomist Clarabell Probasco says they have enjoyed large amounts of rainfall to help with drought in her area of Southeast Iowa. Discusses the wait for planting to begin in 2024. She also tells us that alfalfa weevils are causing a lot of havoc in the area.

North Central Iowa Agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz from Iowa State University Extension tells us about some of last night's rainfall totals in the area and says it's helping result in reduced drought suffering. She also tells us how the early crops are emerging. She also details pest activity she's noticing.

Monday's Second Hour: DMACC Agribusiness instructor Travis Lautner talks with us about the clean water practices they're working on at the Adel Farm and the rye cover crop that some cows are feeding on this spring. You can find some videos and pictures of those on our Facebook and Twitter pages! Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discusses the safety of beef and dairy with the ongoing highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in cattle and tells us what information they're passing on to producers. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments wraps up the day with a market update as grains remain strong with more heavy rain moving into the Midwest.

Monday's First Hour: Dekalb and Asgrow Technical Agronomist Nicloe Stecklein talks with us today from Northeast Iowa about planting delays, soil moisture, and detection of cut worms in that area. Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake breaks down today's markets with grains sharply higher today amid planting delays. Tim Meyer and the Steffes Group have a big auction online going over the next couple of days and more on the calendar for the week. Tim gives us all the details on those and how to get on their calendar for this summer.

Thursday's Second Hour: We are discussing the model agreed to by the U.S. Treasury Department for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credits and Iowa Corn Growers Association President Jolene Riessen discusses how it impacts corn farmers and improvements that she sees need to be made to get corn-based ethanol in the mix. Doug Hensley from Hertz Farm Management discusses what he's seen in his travel across the Midwest for planting progress and how he's seeing land prices move as focus shifts to planting in the Midwest. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions has our closing report on the markets and tells us what he's seeing for rainfall near his offices in Springfield, MO and in his hometown of Storm Lake.

Thursday's First Hour: The Treasury Department put out guidance on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel credits this week and Iowa Soybean Association Chief Officer of Demand and Advocacy Matt Herman discusses the impact of those tax credits of soybean farmers. Iowa State University Extension field crop entomology specialist Ashley Dean joins us to talk about the results from today's black cutworm moth mp and says "we've seen more moths in April than I've seen in [her] time doing this." Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions is handling market analysis duties today with grains mostly in the green. ISU Extension's Steve Freeman talks with David about the best practices for staying safe on Iowa roadways with farm equipment and haulers.

Wednesday's Second Hour: The celebration of May Beef Month in Iowa continues as Bob Quinn, the Iowa Beef Industry Council, and the Iowa Cattlemen's Association at the site of the winner of the 2024 Iowa's Best Burger Contest: JJ's Tavern + Grill in Ankeny! Co-owners Rick and Lilia Romero tell us about their smash burgers and how they named their four-month-old restaurant! IBIC Executive Director Mike Anderson talks about the significance of May beef Month and promoting the product to consumers heading into summer grilling months. Iowa Cattlemen CEO Bryan Whaley echos Mike's thoughts and talks about the hard work of beef producers across the state. Kylie Petersen from the Iowa Beef Industry Council talks about the impact for restaurants who win and are finalists in the contest. It's also Clean Water Wednesday! Washington County farmer Steve Berger talks about his on-farm practices for keeping nitrogen out of waterways.