Rush Hour Ag

With the average age of American farmers continuing to rise, one of agriculture's biggest questions is becoming more urgent: What happens to the farm when it's time for the next generation to take over? Kristine Tidgren from Iowa State University joins Louie and Elliott at the Farm Progress Show to discuss farm succession planning, passing down land, and why these conversations need to happen long before decisions have to be made. This isn't just a conversation for today's farmers. It's about the future of family farms and the next generation of agriculture. #RushHourAg #FarmSuccession #FarmProgressShow #IowaAgriculture #FarmLegacy #EstatePlanning #FamilyFarms #NextGenerationFarmers Be sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date! Got thoughts on today’s episode or topics you want us to cover? Email us anytime at [email protected]. See you next time for more real talk on farming, ag policy, and everything in between. Facebook, Tik Tok, Instagram, X (Twitter), Youtube

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is BACK on Rush Hour Ag, and with one of the most anticipated political races of the fall heating up, this is a conversation Iowa farmers won't want to miss! 🌽 From the future of Iowa's water quality efforts to the policies shaping agriculture, Mike sits down with Louie and Elliott in the @JohnDeere booth to discuss his priorities, his vision for the department, and what's at stake for Iowa agriculture. With important decisions ahead, knowing the candidates and understanding their plans has never been more important. 🎙️ What does Mike Naig believe is next for Iowa agriculture? Tune in to hear his perspective firsthand! #RushHourAg #MikeNaig #IowaAgriculture #IowaPolitics #IowaFarmers #WaterQuality #AgPolicy #IowaElections #AgricultureMatters #FarmPolicy #Election2026 #IowaAg Be sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date! Got thoughts on today’s episode or topics you want us to cover? Email us anytime at [email protected]. See you next time for more real talk on farming, ag policy, and everything in between. Facebook, Tik Tok, Instagram, X (Twitter), Youtube

What does the Farm Service Agency actually do for your farm, and are there programs or opportunities you could be missing? Starlyn Perdue, Iowa State Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency, joins Louie and Elliott on Rush Hour Ag to pull back the curtain on FSA and what farmers need to know. From farm programs and loans to the role FSA plays in supporting producers and rural communities, this conversation gets into the questions farmers have about one of USDA's most important connections to the countryside. Whether you're a beginning farmer, a longtime producer, or you've simply wondered what happens inside your local FSA office, this episode is worth a listen. 🎙️ Listen now to Rush Hour Ag! #RushHourAg #FSA #FarmServiceAgency #USDA #IowaAgriculture #FarmPrograms #FarmLoans #Farmers #Agriculture #RuralAmerica Be sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date! Got thoughts on today’s episode or topics you want us to cover? Email us anytime at [email protected]. See you next time for more real talk on farming, ag policy, and everything in between. Facebook, Tik Tok, Instagram, X (Twitter), Youtube

Zach Lahn is back on Rush Hour Ag! Recorded LIVE from the Sukup booth at Farm Progress Show, Zach catches up with the guys about his campaign for Iowa governor, what he’s hearing from Iowans across the state, agriculture’s role in the conversation, and the issues shaping his run for office. From rural Iowa and farming to the direction of the state, Louie and Elliott ask Zach where the race stands now and what he wants Iowans to know as the campaign moves forward. Hit play for another candid conversation from Farm Progress Show! #RushHourAg #ZachLahn #IowaGovernor #IowaPolitics #FarmProgressShow #IowaAg #Agriculture #RuralIowa #Sukup Be sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date! Got thoughts on today’s episode or topics you want us to cover? Email us anytime at [email protected]. See you next time for more real talk on farming, ag policy, and everything in between. Facebook, Tik Tok, Instagram, X (Twitter), Youtube

What does Iowa State University Extension and Outreach actually do for rural Iowans...and why does it matter? On this episode of Rush Hour Ag, Elliott and Louie sit down with Jason Henderson, Vice President for Extension and Outreach at Iowa State University, to talk about the role Extension plays across the state. From agriculture and rural communities to education, research, youth development and economic opportunities, Extension reaches far beyond the university campus. Jason breaks down what his position looks like, how Extension connects Iowa State resources with communities across Iowa, and what he sees as some of the biggest opportunities and challenges facing rural Iowa. #RushHourAg #IowaStateUniversity #ISUExtension #RuralIowa #IowaAgriculture #IowaFarmers #ExtensionAndOutreach #RuralAmerica #Agriculture #AgPodcast Be sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date! Got thoughts on today’s episode or topics you want us to cover? Email us anytime at [email protected]. See you next time for more real talk on farming, ag policy, and everything in between. Facebook, Tik Tok, Instagram, X (Twitter), Youtube