Agriculture
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Zach Lahn, Iowa’s MAHA Candidate for Governor wants to break up big ag
Zach Lahn is running for Governor in Iowa and is the first candidate to be endorsed by RFK JR’s MAHA Action organization. If elected, he intends to stop subsidies and veto incentives for big ag, actions that could anger likely campign contributors. Can he win without party backing if it comes to that? Lahn discusses…
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Iowa’s “risk averse” nature linked to farmer trauma?
Have you heard Iowans are “risk averse” creatures? Research from Chris Morris, PhD at Iowa State University not only suggests this may be true, but its origin may be tied to farmer trauma, passed down to our children and grandchildren. Morris’ research shows stress from farming has a compounding effect over time and becomes mentally…
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Does glyphosate cause cancer? Dr. Richard Deming reacts to news.
The Florida surgeon general has labeled glyphosate a “contaminant” and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) considers it carcinogenic. So, why is it used on over 70% of Iowa fields? Dr. Richard Deming director of MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center explains why Iowa is #2 in cancer rates and what can be done.…
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New US Mint Coin this week honors Iowan Dr. Norman Borlaug.
This week, the US Mint launched a new coin honoring Iowa and Dr. Norman Borlaug. Many Iowans have heard his name, but most still don’t know who he is, how he saved billions of people or how why his innovation won him recognition alongside Nelson Mandela. Mashal Husain, President of The World Food Prize Foundation…
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2025 Bourlaug Dialogue exclusive
In this special edition of the Iowa Podcast, recorded during the World Food Prize’s Borlaug Dialogue, host Justin Brady captures a rare cross-section of voices that drive the global food security conversation—from international leaders to Iowa farmers. Interviews with Mashal Husain, President of the World Food Prize Foundation; Brent Renner, soybean farmer and United Soybean…
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Saving Iowa Prairie Only Possible By Hand in the Loess Hills?
Audio version: 99.9% of Iowa’s prairies are gone and half of remaining 0.01% are in the Loess Hills. Saving and restoring native prairie land is critical to maintain soil health BUT saving it is remarkably difficult. Technological attempts have failed so Lance Brisbois of Golden Hills Resource Conservation and Development has turned to a tried…
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Rural Connections Begin with Investment and Growth
Audio version: When it comes to strengthening Iowa’s small towns and farming communities, the Empower Rural Iowa (ERI) initiative is leading the way. Originally created by Governor Kim Reynolds in 2018, ERI is a partnership with the Iowa Rural Development Council and is currently co-chaired by Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer. The initiative was designed to…
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Being a Good Neighbor and Supporting Iowa’s Farmers
Audio version: Being a good neighbor takes on many forms, and for Iowa’s farmers it means telling their story and building stronger connections. Brian Waddingham, executive director of the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers, says the group was created by farmers, for farmers, with a mission to help the livestock industry grow both successfully and…
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Organic food for kids sabotaged by US Government?
Audio version: Camp Creek Organic Produce owner, James Nisly is the Iowa’s organic farmer. Nisly discusses why transitions to organic farms is hard, how soil health translates to your nutrition, and how his efforts to provide healthy organic food for Iowa schools are being opposed by the US Government. Starting in 1998, Nisly was one…
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Seed oils, glyphosate, corn syrup, and ethanol? How are Iowa farmers reacting?
Audio version: MAHA, seed oils, glyphosate, nitrates, corn syrup, ethanol, processed foods, and carbon pipelines? Suddenly, Iowa has become the center of many of the political hot button issues driving the national conversation. Farm broadcaster David Geiger discusses the implications for Iowa farmers now and in the future. Just last week, The Iowa Soybean association…