Fenceline

In this episode of The Fenceline, we celebrate two Iowa farm families recognized with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award. Ernie and Paula Barnes are honored for their decades of service to Iowa agriculture, pork producers and the Iowa State Fair, where they continue to welcome and support the next generation. We also visit with fifth-generation farmer Will Longinaker of Longinaker Farms in Fremont County about his family’s cattle operation, efforts to modernize their feedlot and cow-calf ope...

In this episode of the Fenceline Podcast, host Bob Quinn visits with Matt and Kayla McGuire of McGuire Charolais in Dubuque County, recipients of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award. The McGuires share their story of building a diversified cattle operation, their commitment to conservation and livestock care, and the importance of giving back to their community. Hear how this Eastern Iowa farm family continues to find new opportunities to grow their operation while caring for their land, live...

Welcome to another episode of the Fenceline Podcast. Bob Quinn is joined by the Troyer family, who recently received the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award in Decatur County. The Troyers share the history of their family dairy and how the operation has evolved through multiple generations. Then, Deputy Secretary Grant Menke joins us to talk about his favorite topic - Iowa agriculture. Good Farm Neighbor Award: Good Farm Neighbor Award - (supportfarmers.com) Troyer Family: T-Boy Dairy of Decatu...

Welcome to another episode of the Fenceline Podcast! In this episode, host Bob Quinn sits down with Steve & Amy Swenka in Tiffin, Iowa, Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, and Bryan Whaley, Chief Executive Officer, Brian Waddingham, Executive Director with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers, and Alex Frazier of Frazier Nursery. Listen in to hear them discuss their operation, Double G Angus. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the challenges and opportunities facing the in...

Welcome to another episode of the Fenceline Podcast! In this episode, host Bob Quinn sits down with Alyssa Preston, District 8 Field Manager with Iowa Corn, Alan Zellmer, Farmer in Atlantic, Iowa, Brian Waddingham, Executive Director with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers, and Darin Proffit, Iowa Corn Promotion Board Member representing District 7. Listen in to hear them discuss the Zellmer feedlot operation and how their farm has diversified over the years. Tune in for an insight...