Today’s markets and tomorrow’s trade opportunities | The Spokesman Speaks Podcast, Episode 216

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. 

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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. 

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Since 1934, The Iowa Farm Bureau Spokesman has been Iowa’s leading agriculture news source, and today it has the largest readership of any ag newspaper in Iowa. While The Spokesman newspaper is available exclusively to Iowa Farm Bureau members, The Spokesman Speaks podcast is available publicly, providing the ag news and farmer education that matter most. You can find episodes of the podcast here or subscribe and listen in your favorite podcast app, such as Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Audible, TuneIn Radio, Audacy, YouTube or AgriAmerica.com.