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.
Episodes
14 episodes
Dedicated long-time CSIF employee and family farmer remembered for his contributions to Iowa agriculture
Join us for Episode 13 of The Fenceline as we team up with Bob Quinn and the Iowa Department of Land Stewardship. In this special episode, we honor the late Kent Mowrer and his family with the Good Farm Neighbor Award. Tune in to...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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23:03
Salute to 20 Years of the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers
Join The Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers in celebrating 20 years of service to Iowa's farmers. Bob Quinn sits down with current and past field directors, CSIF Board members, and the Coalition's Executive Director Brian Waddingham on the lat...
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Episode 12
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19:32
Albert Family Digs Out for the Good Farm Neighbor Award
Welcome to episode 11 of the Fenceline Podcast. Bob Quinn braves the later winter storm to meet with Good Farm Neighbor award winners - the Albert Family.Good Farm Neighbor Awar...
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Episode 11
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26:25
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...
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Episode 10
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27:01
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'...
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Episode 9
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27:14
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....
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Episode 8
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27:45
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 re...
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Episode 7
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25:13
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 t...
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Episode 6
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28:47
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.<...
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Episode 5
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25:33
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 ...
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Episode 4
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26:43
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 Mi...
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Episode 3
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25:36
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 ...
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Episode 2
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25:16
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 ...
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Episode 1
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24:13