Andy Petersen

Cedar Rapids

Anchor at Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network

Articles

The Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade to thrive in 2025

2 months ago | iowaagribusinessradionetwork.com | Andy Petersen

by Andy Petersen | Mar 4, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News Hear it here first – a big announcement! The Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade not only will recover, but will thrive in 2025.
The Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade to thrive in 2025

2 months ago | kxel.com | Andy Petersen

Hear it here first – a big announcement! The Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade not only will recover, but will thrive in 2025. https://d30hko96l9xirl.cloudfront.net/Iowamediafolder/2025/03/Stein1.mp3Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network affiliate Program Director Doctor Jeff Stein from KXEL says that’s due to new media partners who want to reinvigorate the rider experience.
The Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade to thrive in 2025

2 months ago | kmaland.com | Andy Petersen

Hear it here first – a big announcement! The Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade not only will recover, but will thrive in 2025. https://d30hko96l9xirl.cloudfront.net/Iowamediafolder/2025/03/Stein1.mp3Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network affiliate Program Director Doctor Jeff Stein from KXEL says that’s due to new media partners who want to reinvigorate the rider experience.
Ethanol on display at Iowa Corn Ethanol 350

Jun 18, 2024 | kmaland.com | Andy Petersen

Supporting Iowa’s World Class Corn Producers at the Iowa Corn Ethanol 350 this past weekend were our friends at the Iowa Corn Growers Association. Iowa corn farmers are among the most productive in the world and continue to get better, believe it or not, which certainly creates some challenges. https://d30hko96l9xirl.cloudfront.net/Iowamediafolder/2024/06/Craig-through-the-space.mp3“Our farmers are incredible and just incredibly prolific. We know how to grow corn.
Celebrating Agriculture in Eastern Iowa

Mar 20, 2024 | kmaland.com | Andy Petersen

The vital role all involved in eastern Iowa agriculture play in regard to creating an affordable, safe and reliable food supply and driving local economies on display recently at the Jones County Beef Banquet. Each year for the past 85 years, the Eastern Iowa Agricultural Community has come together to share one of the best ribeye steak meals of the year, celebrate the past year’s successes and lend a helping hand to those in need.
How you can help create more corn and soybean demand

Feb 21, 2024 | kmaland.com | Andy Petersen

Going in search of demand for our Iowa Agricultural products. Specifically, increasing the consumption of renewable fuels to increase commodity prices as well as additional revenue streams for producers.
Making necessary farming changes

Dec 5, 2023 | iowaagribusinessradionetwork.com | Andy Petersen

Focusing on sustainability practices as the pillar of a farming operation. That may mean a dramatic change for yours and it requires a daily focus on how to improve: https://d30hko96l9xirl.cloudfront.net/Iowamediafolder/2023/12/Evan-7.mp3“Working ag retail actually really brought me onto the sustainability journey that I’ve been on, and I’ve seen it pay.
What’s real in regard to Iowa Land Values?

Dec 4, 2023 | iowaagribusinessradionetwork.com | Andy Petersen

Some eye popping sale prices for land in the State of Iowa, no question about that, including a record set above $30,000. Yet what’s the average and how does that impacts most of us in a more realistic situation?
A bright spot for 2023 Iowa farm incomes

Dec 1, 2023 | kmaland.com | Andy Petersen

Finding some optimism on 2023 farm incomes as USDA has revised upwards their most recent estimates. Danny Munch, an economist with the American Farm Bureau, says the picture is a little brighter than the August predictions: https://d30hko96l9xirl.cloudfront.net/Iowamediafolder/2023/12/Danny-in-August.mp3“In the August reports, USDA forecasted that farm income from 2022 would drop 23 percent, a $41 billion drop from 2022.
Increasing Iowa Conservation Options

Nov 30, 2023 | iowaagribusinessradionetwork.com | Andy Petersen

A lot of options when it comes to improving sustainability on your farm and in a lot of cases there’s cost share available.