The Iowa Ag Podcast

Welcome to the Iowa Ag Podcast, where we explore technology and practices changing the way Iowans produce food, fuel, and fiber for the world.Host David Geiger digs into Iowa's farm and agricultural ecosystem with farmers, advocates, CEOs, and political leaders.

The Iowa Ag Podcast is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Farm Economy Pressures Mount as Corn Growers Look to Ethanol and Diversification

  Mar 9, 202639 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the Iowa Ag Podcast, host David Geiger sits down with Mark Mueller, president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association, to talk about the economic and policy pressures facing corn farmers today. From ethanol policy and year-round E15 access to international trade opportunities, Mueller explains how expanding markets for corn could help support farm profitability during a period of tight margins.</p> <p>💡 Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/farm-economy-pressures-mount</p> <p>🗞️ Be first to get new interviews: https://iowapodcast.com/subscribe/</p> <p>🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowa...

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  Farm Economy Pressures Mount as Corn Growers Look to Ethanol and Diversification

  Mar 9, 202639 min

  In this episode of the Iowa Ag Podcast, host David Geiger sits down with Mark Mueller, president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association, to talk about the economic and policy pressures facing corn farmers today. From ethanol policy and year-round E15 access to international trade opportunities, Mueller explains how expanding markets for corn could help support farm profitability during a period of tight margins. Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/farm-economy-pressures-mount ️ Be first to get new interviews: https://iowapodcast.com/subscribe/ Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq The conversation also explores a topic Mueller believes is just as important as policy: communication. Farmers today wear many hats, from agronomists and mechanics to ambassadors for agriculture. Mueller shares why it's increasingly important for farmers to engage with consumers, lawmakers, and their communities to explain how modern agriculture works and why trust between farmers and the public matters more than ever. Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome and Introductions 00:23 - Mark Mueller Background 01:19 - Diversifying with Dairy 02:30 - E15 Status and Stakes 05:47 - Consumer Choice and Myths 08:18 - Beyond Ethanol Demand 10:04 - Advocacy from Iowa to DC 14:18 - Exports and Global Markets 15:31 - India Opportunity and DDGs 17:37 - Trade Deals and USMCA 19:33 - Mexico GMO Corn Tensions 20:42 - GMO Safety Record 21:18 - Europe Trade Narratives 23:00 - Misinformation and Fear 24:32 - Explaining Modern Farming 26:09 - Trust and Farmer Outreach 28:04 - Global Standards and Premiums 30:18 - Farming Hats and Reality 32:11 - Engaging Politics and Policy 34:01 - Planting Season Stress 36:51 - Closing and Wrap Up

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  Is the Urban-Rural Divide Closing? FFA and Farmers Are Leading the Way

  Mar 2, 202621 minS0

  In this episode of the Iowa Ag Podcast, host David Geiger sits down with Cody Messer during National FFA Week to talk about the realities facing farmers today and how policy, markets, and communication shape the future of agriculture. Cody shares insight from his own operation and involvement in farm advocacy, highlighting the importance of staying engaged beyond the fence row.   💡 Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/future-farmers-of-america/ 🗞️ Be first to get new interviews: https://iowapodcast.com/subscribe/ 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq   The conversation explores how farmers navigate economic pressu...

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  Diving into the Weeds (Literally!) in Farm Science and Communication

  Feb 23, 202628 minS0

  <p >In this episode of the Iowa Ag Podcast, host David Geiger sits down with Meaghan Anderson, agronomist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, to discuss what farmers should be thinking about as the 2026 planting season approaches. From the lessons of last year's Southern Rust outbreak to hybrid selection and disease management planning, the conversation explores how growers can prepare for the unexpected.</p> <p > </p> <p >💡 Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/into-the-weeds</p> <p >🗞️ Be first to get new interviews: https://iowapodcast.com/subscribe/</p> <p >🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https...

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  Iowa Biofuels and the Fight for Market Certainty

  Feb 16, 202622 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the Iowa Ag Podcast, host David Geiger sits down with Grant Kimberley, executive director of the Iowa Biodiesel Board, to discuss Iowa's role as the leading biodiesel producer in the nation and the policy landscape shaping the industry. The conversation covers the fundamentals of biodiesel, how it fits alongside ethanol in the fuel market, and why it plays a critical role in agriculture, national security, and rural economic development.</p> <p>💡 Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/fundamentals-...</p> <p>🗞️ Be first to get new interviews: https://iowapodcast.com/subscribe/</p> <p>🐖 Get...

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