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.

Bob Quinn is with the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen's Association naming JJ's Tavern + Grill the winner of the 2024 Iowa's Best Burger Contest! JJ's owners Rick and Lilia Romero and Michael Roberts talk about their smash burgers, some of the featured toppings, and their first few months in the restaurant business! IBIC Director of Marketing and Communications Kylie Peterson talks about the trend of smash burgers winning Best Burger, this year's contest results, and the 7,500 votes they got from consumers. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig made it out to the event to celebrate Iowa's beef industry and JJ's Tavern + Grill. He also reminds us that it's Egg Month in May! And we continue today's celebratory mood with Wyffels Wednesday catching up with Wyffels District Sales Manager Clint Long looking at planting conditions amid varying rainfall amounts across Iowa.

Tuesday's Second Hour: Dr. Rachel Ruden from the ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Lab tells us what is happening in the wild bird population for highly pathogenic avian influenza and some building up of immunity. "The Sauceman" Speed Herrig from Cookies BBQ is hitting the road in the Rib Wagon! Find out where he's heading in Central Iowa and how he prepares his ribs for mouth-watering flavor! We conclude the show with Angie Setzer from Consus Ag as we talk about the red day for soybeans.