<description>&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"&gt;Welcome to Episode 216 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Iowa Farm Bureau economist Dr. Christopher Pudenz discusses current crop and livestock market conditions and future international trade opportunities for agriculture. And Brian Waddingham of the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers reminds livestock farmers of the free and confidential services the Coalition offers them – including tips to help farmers prepare for potential EPA and DNR inspections.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"&gt;Resources mentioned in this episode&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"&gt; &lt;li class="MsoListParagraph" style= "margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt; Visit &lt;a href= "https://www.supportfarmers.com/"&gt;SupportFarmers.com&lt;/a&gt; to learn more about the free and confidential services offered by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers. Check out the Coalition's &lt;a href= "https://www.supportfarmers.com/farmerresources/rules-and-regulations/"&gt; resources for complying with livestock rules and regulations&lt;/a&gt;, including a &lt;a href= "https://www.supportfarmers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DNREPAInspection.pdf"&gt; checklist for inspections&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoListParagraph" style= "margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt; Register for &lt;a href= "https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/News/Economic-Summit"&gt;Iowa Farm Bureau's 2026 Economic Summit.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoListParagraph" style= "margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt; Apply for &lt;a href= "https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/News/Market-Study-Tour"&gt;Iowa Farm Bureau's 2027 Market Study Tour of India&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoListParagraph" style= "margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt; View &lt;a href= "https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Stress-Mental-Health-Resources"&gt;free resources to help farm families cope with stress&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</description>

The Spokesman Speaks: Ag Insights for Your Farm and Family

Iowa Farm Bureau

Today's markets and tomorrow's trade opportunities

MAY 11, 202636 MIN
The Spokesman Speaks: Ag Insights for Your Farm and Family

Today's markets and tomorrow's trade opportunities

MAY 11, 202636 MIN

Description

Welcome to Episode 216 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Iowa Farm Bureau economist Dr. Christopher Pudenz discusses current crop and livestock market conditions and future international trade opportunities for agriculture. And Brian Waddingham of the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers reminds livestock farmers of the free and confidential services the Coalition offers them – including tips to help farmers prepare for potential EPA and DNR inspections. Resources mentioned in this episode Visit SupportFarmers.com to learn more about the free and confidential services offered by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers. Check out the Coalition's resources for complying with livestock rules and regulations, including a checklist for inspections. Register for Iowa Farm Bureau's 2026 Economic Summit. Apply for Iowa Farm Bureau's 2027 Market Study Tour of India. View free resources to help farm families cope with stress.