Farm marketing and branding tips, from an award-winning marketing agency
The Spokesman Speaks: Ag Insights for Your Farm and Family
Release Date: 11/04/2024
How to overcome adversity in 2025
The Spokesman Speaks: Ag Insights for Your Farm and Family
Welcome to Episode 179 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson discusses agriculture’s challenges and opportunities in 2025, and motivational speaker John O’Leary shares the inspiring story of how he overcame seemingly impossible odds (surviving burns on 100% of his body, when doctors gave him a 1% chance of living). No matter what obstacles you’re facing in 2025, John O’Leary has helpful advice for you. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Register for Iowa Farm Bureau’s in February. Register for Iowa Farm Bureau’s , February...
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Prepare for 2025: Economic insights and national policy priorities
The Spokesman Speaks: Ag Insights for Your Farm and Family
Welcome to Episode 178 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, economist and Vice President of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dr. Jason Henderson analyzes the current macro economy and offers farmers insights for 2025. Later in the episode, American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall shares agriculture’s national policy priorities for 2025 and explains why farmers can advocate for themselves more effectively through Farm Bureau. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Contact your .
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Three up-and-coming farm leaders: Part 3, James Hepp
The Spokesman Speaks: Ag Insights for Your Farm and Family
Welcome to Episode 177 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast, which is also Part 3 of our special three-part series with three farmers who are receiving Iowa Farm Bureau's 2024 Young Farmer Leadership Award: Nate Hofmann of Linn County, Kaitlyn Porter of Franklin County, and James Hepp of Calhoun County. Part 1 (released December 2) features Nate Hofmann. Part 2 (released December 5) features Kaitlyn Porter. Part 3 (released December 9) features James Hepp. Register to join farmers like Nate, Kaitlyn and James at , January 17 and 18 in Des Moines!
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Three up-and-coming farm leaders: Part 2, Kaitlyn Porter
The Spokesman Speaks: Ag Insights for Your Farm and Family
Welcome to Episode 176 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast, which is also Part 2 of our special three-part series with three farmers who are receiving Iowa Farm Bureau's 2024 Young Farmer Leadership Award: Nate Hofmann of Linn County, Kaitlyn Porter of Franklin County, and James Hepp of Calhoun County. Part 1 (released December 2) features Nate Hofmann. Part 2 (released December 5) features Kaitlyn Porter. Part 3 (released December 9) features James Hepp. Register to join farmers like Nate, Kaitlyn and James at , January 17 and 18 in Des Moines!
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Three up-and-coming farm leaders: Part 1, Nate Hofmann
The Spokesman Speaks: Ag Insights for Your Farm and Family
Welcome to Episode 175 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast, which is also Part 1 of our special three-part series with three farmers who are receiving Iowa Farm Bureau's 2024 Young Farmer Leadership Award: Nate Hofmann of Linn County, Kaitlyn Porter of Franklin County, and James Hepp of Calhoun County. Part 1 (released December 2) features Nate Hofmann. Part 2 (released December 5) features Kaitlyn Porter. Part 3 (released December 9) features James Hepp. !
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Navigating your farm income taxes and exploring Europe’s climate policies
The Spokesman Speaks: Ag Insights for Your Farm and Family
Welcome to Episode 174 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, the director of Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation offers farmers tips for strategically managing their income taxes and reminds farmers of a new federal law with costly consequences. Later in the episode, Iowa Farm Bureau economist Dr. Christopher Pudenz discusses the impacts of European climate regulations and offers Iowa farmers a chance to study those impacts firsthand, as participants in a 2025 Market Study Tour of Brussels and the Netherlands. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: ...
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Farm marketing and branding tips, from an award-winning marketing agency
The Spokesman Speaks: Ag Insights for Your Farm and Family
Welcome to Episode 173 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we cover the wide range of programs and services Iowa Farm Bureau offers farmers and rural entrepreneurs who want to diversify their businesses or take them to the next level. We also share some helpful tips farms and small ag businesses can use to create their own standout brands and marketing strategies, from an award-winning marketing agency. Finally, we discuss the Farm Bureau Health Plan, a great choice for Iowans who need an affordable alternative to costly individual health coverage. Resources Mentioned in...
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Important reminders for livestock farmers and a conversation with young farm leader Zac Preston
The Spokesman Speaks: Ag Insights for Your Farm and Family
Welcome to Episode 172 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Brian Waddingham of the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers shares timely reminders for livestock farmers who may face DNR or EPA inspections. Later in the episode, we chat with Zac Preston, a young farmer from Warren County who’s helping create opportunities for his peers across the state, as chair of Iowa Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer Advisory Committee. Resources mentioned in this episode: • Contact the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers by calling 800-932-2436 or visiting . • ...
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Tips from Iowa’s 2024 Conservation Farmers of the Year
The Spokesman Speaks: Ag Insights for Your Farm and Family
Welcome to Episode 171 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Story County brothers Jason and John Maxwell share the journey that led to them becoming Iowa’s 2024 Conservation Farmers of the Year. Later in the episode, Iowa State University Extension behavioral health expert Dr. David Brown reminds farmers of steps they should take to care for their mental health needs during the stressful harvest season. Resources mentioned in this episode: Read more about . Learn more about Iowa’s conservation progress at . website and hotline. , including free, one-on-one,...
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Iowa's new, more affordable fertilizer, a locally produced solution
The Spokesman Speaks: Ag Insights for Your Farm and Family
Welcome to Episode 170 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Spokesman reporter Bob Bjoin sits down with Hiro Iwanaga, CEO and co-founder of Talus Renewables, to discuss modular green ammonia systems that could reduce fertilizer costs for Iowa's farmers. These systems are designed to provide locally produced, low-cost fertilizer with a reduced environmental footprint. We also speak with American Farm Bureau economist Danny Munch about the latest USDA farm income forecast and strategies farmers can adopt in today’s challenging economy. Resources mentioned in this episode: Learn...
info_outlineWelcome to Episode 173 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we cover the wide range of programs and services Iowa Farm Bureau offers farmers and rural entrepreneurs who want to diversify their businesses or take them to the next level. We also share some helpful tips farms and small ag businesses can use to create their own standout brands and marketing strategies, from an award-winning marketing agency. Finally, we discuss the Farm Bureau Health Plan, a great choice for Iowans who need an affordable alternative to costly individual health coverage.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- Register for Iowa Farm Bureau’s four-day Marketing + Branding Workshop Series, Nov. 13 – 14 and Dec. 4 – 5 in West Des Moines.
- Learn about Iowa Farm Bureau’s Grow Your Future Award.
- Learn about the most recent (March 2024) Acres of Opportunity Conference – an agenda for next year’s conference will be available in early 2025.
- Learn about Iowa Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer Program and the Young Farmer Conference.
- Learn about Renew Rural Iowa, including free, half-day sessions for rural entrepreneurs in Manchester (Nov. 19) and Montrose (Dec. 13).
- Learn more about the Farm Bureau Health Plan.