Science
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Diving into the Weeds With Meaghan Anderson in Farm Science and Communication
In this episode of the Iowa Ag Podcast, host David Geiger speaks with Meaghan Anderson, agronomist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, about preparing for the 2026 growing season and the broader challenges facing and science of crop production in Iowa. As winter meetings wrap up and planting approaches, Meaghan reflects on lessons from…
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Iowa Biofuels and the Fight for Market Certainty
In this episode of the Iowa Ag Podcast, host David Geiger speaks with Grant Kimberley, Executive Director of the Iowa Biodiesel Board, about the current state of Iowa’s biodiesel industry and the evolving federal policies that influence it. Grant outlines Iowa’s leadership in biodiesel production, noting the state’s strong soybean processing capacity and its history…
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How Connecting Farmers Across Borders Helps Move the Ag Industry Forward.
In this episode of the Iowa Ag Podcast, host David Geiger is joined by Renato Firmento, finance and operations manager with Spraytec, to discuss Iowa’s role in global agriculture and how international experience can strengthen farming in the Midwest. Renato shares his path from growing up in Brazil, to building a career in Iowa’s agricultural…
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Weather, farming, & science. Talking with, not at, people
Dr. Justin Glisan, Iowa’s state climatologist, discusses how weather and climate data shape agriculture, infrastructure, and public safety across the state with David Geiger. Glisan describes the role of the state climatologist as the custodian of Iowa’s 153-year climate record, providing historical context and scientific analysis to help Iowans understand both past and future weather…
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“Tricking” Seeds Into Perfect Emergence With Bio Gel
How do you “trick” seeds into perfect emergence? Brandon Meiners of Midwestern BioAg knows a thing or two about it. He discusses soil health, regenerative agriculture, and next-generation seed treatment technology that uses “bio gel?” Meiners explains that Midwestern BioAg has spent more than four decades focused on fertilizer innovation and building healthier soils by…
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Custom Cuts and Cutting Edge Tech in Beef Production
How do small farms compete with the big conglomerates? Ask Tucker Maxwell, owner of Maxwell Custom Beef. He describes how he created a custom beef business in the heart of downtown Des Moines using a clever tech-forward approach. A farm kid by background, Maxwell shares how this venture became a way to stay connected to…
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Revealing Pioneer seed test plot results with company leaders
The podcast starts with introductions from the guests, Scott Walker and Jason Richards, both of whom work with Pioneer in the U.S. as corn and soybean marketing managers, respectively. They briefly discuss their roles, covering the western half of the U.S., and their connection with another team member, Casey, who works on the digital platform…