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Fenceline

Since 2004, Iowa livestock farmers have turned to the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers for free, confidential, and expert assistance in raising livestock responsibly and successfully. Join us at the fenceline and hear from industry experts and farmers about topics important to livestock agriculture in Iowa. The fenceline – where the gate is always open.

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Growing Corn & Growing Iowa

Take a trip to Homeland Energy Solutions in northern Iowa to talk all things corn - from planting it to producing ethanol and feeding livestock. Official Website of Iowa Corn | Iowa Corn Home - Homeland Energy Solutions Home - (supportfarmers.com)

May 2 • 27m 1s

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Growing Corn & Growing Iowa

May 2 • 27m 1s

Farm To Fork: Iowa Beef Edition

We travel to Cass County, IA where Bob Quinn sits down with Kelly + Maggie Muller to talk all things beef - from raising it to selling and cooking it. Catch up on the latest with the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers. Iowa Beef Industry Council (iabeef.org) Noble Provisions (eatfromfarms.com) Rowe's Red Cows CSIF - (supportfarmers.com)

April 4 • 27m 14s

Farming for the Future: Focus on Beef Quality

Bob Quinn sits down with the Iowa Beef Industry Council to discuss all things Beef Quality Assurance (BQA). Get the inside info from IBIC staff and learn how Iowa cattle farmers are implementing best management practices on their farms. Iowa Beef Industry Council (iabeef.org) Iowa BQA (iabeef.org) CSIF - (supportfarmers.com)

February 22 • 27m 45s

Financing Your Livestock Projects

Our Farming for the Future series takes us to the Iowa State University Kent Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex and the Iowa Cattlemen's Leadership Summit. We talk programs to help finance livestock projects & Iowa Beef Industry Council research projects. Iowa State Revolving Fund Iowa NRCS Iowa Beef Industry Council Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers

January 18 • 25m 13s

Rules, Regulations, & the Future of Your Farm

Recapping the Farming for the Future Conference with three of the day's presenters - Matthew Erickson (Farm Credit Services of America), Dr. Christopher Pudenz (Iowa Farm Bureau Federation), and Eldon McAfee (Brick Gentry Law). Bob talks with the experts about the state of the economy in terms of agriculture and new rules impacting Iowa's livestock farmers. View Conference Presentations

January 4 • 28m 47s

Farming for the Future with Iowa Corn

Welcome to the Farming for the Future Series! This episode takes us to Marion County, where we hear from Iowa farmers about the important relationship between corn & livestock and take a look at the future of the corn industry in Iowa. Home - (supportfarmers.com) Official Website of Iowa Corn | Iowa Corn

December 14 • 25m 33s

Raising Crops, Cattle, & Children in Montgomery County

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Fenceline Podcast. Bob Quinn is joined by the final Good Farm Neighbors of 2023, the Dolch family from Montgomery County. A family deeply rooted in agriculture, the Dolches share how it all began and how they got to where they are in the industry today. Bob & Steve even swap some stories about Villisca and Morton's Mill. Good Farm Neighbor Award: Good Farm Neighbor Award - (supportfarmers.com) Dolch Family: Steve Dolch and Family Honored as Good Farm Neighbors in Montgomery County - (supportfarmers.com) CSIF: http://supportfarmers.com

October 26 • 26m 43s

Animal Genetic Leaders from Poweshiek County Recognized as Good Farm Neighbors

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Fenceline Podcast. The Behounek family visits with Bob on their farm outside of Chelsea, IA. They discuss the evolution of the farm - from one 4-H project years ago, to a working crop and livestock farm. Secretary Mike Naig joins Joe Behounek and Bob Quinn to discuss the sheep industry in Iowa. Animal Genetic Leaders from Poweshiek County Recognized as Good Farm Neighbors - (supportfarmers.com)

October 5 • 25m 36s

New Day Dairy Recognized as First Good Farm Neighbors in Butler County

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Fenceline Podcast. Bob Quinn is joined by the first family to receive the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award from Butler County. The Bolins share the history of New Day Dairy and how the operation has also evolved into an agritourism business. Then Secretary Mike Naig joins us to talk about his favorite topic - Iowa agriculture. Good Farm Neighbor Award: Good Farm Neighbor Award - (supportfarmers.com) Bolin Family: New Day Dairy Recognized as First Good Farm Neighbors in Butler County - (supportfarmers.com) New Day Dairy: New Day Dairy GuestBarn: Farm Stay Bed and Breakfast in Northern Iowa CSIF: http://supportfarmers.com

September 7 • 25m 16s

Calhoun County Conservation Leaders Honored with Good Farm Neighbor Award

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Fenceline Podcast. Bob Quinn, Iowa's leading farm broadcaster, introduces us to the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award and talks with a recent honoree - the Schleisman Family from Calhoun County. We also hear from Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, as he shares conservation practices he sees on livestock farms across the state. Good Farm Neighbor Award: Good Farm Neighbor Award - (supportfarmers.com) Schleisman Family: Calhoun County Conservation Leaders Honored with Good Farm Neighbor Award - (supportfarmers.com) CSIF: http://supportfarmers.com

August 24 • 24m 13s

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