First Year with Cows: James Asks, Bill Answers
In this episode of Under the Covers, Bill and James talk cows…or more accurately, Bill explains cows while James asks the questions. James recently went all in on the cow business with two semi-loads ...
4 Kesä 38min
Warm Season Grazing: Our Plans for This Year
In this episode of Under the Covers, Bill and James sit down at the cribbage board to talk cattle, grazing, and why more farmers may be looking at livestock differently in the years ahead. The guys br...
21 Touko 34min
From the Seed Shed: Is grazing back?
In this episode of Under the Covers, Bill and James sit down at the cribbage board to discuss what happened in the warehouse this spring and what we think it means for agriculture overall. From launch...
7 Touko 28min
All Things Oats Part 2
Bill and James continue their talk about oat season for 2026. Oats don’t always get much attention in Iowa agriculture, but they’ve earned a spot in our system. In this episode, Bill and James break d...
23 Huhti 31min
All Things Oats
Bill and James talk about oat season for 2026. Oats don’t always get much attention in Iowa agriculture, but they’ve earned a spot in our system. In this episode, Bill and James break down what it act...
9 Huhti 34min
Easy Yes, Hard No: Farm Spending Decisions
Piggybacking off Bill’s trip to the Iowa Farm Expo, this episode is simply about money on the farm. Some things are an easy yes. Others? You’ll think about them for months… maybe years… and still not...
26 Maalis 32min
What We Learned at the Practical Farmers of Iowa Conference 2026
The 2026 Practical Farmers of Iowa Conference is in the books. In this episode of Under the Covers, we talk about what actually stuck with us after PFI. Not a play-by-play recap, just the conversation...
12 Maalis 34min
Nitrates in Iowa’s Waterways: Context, History, and What It Means for Farmers
If you live in Iowa, you’ve probably heard the headlines. When Central Iowa Water Works turned on its nitrate removal system in January, it caught attention across the state. Winter operation is rare....
26 Helmi 35min
