Rush Hour Ag
🎙 Rush Hour Ag Podcast – Real talk on farming, ag policy, and everything in between. Join former legislator Louie Zumbach and Independence farmer Elliott Henderson as they dive into the heart of agriculture—from policy decisions at the Capitol to boots-on-the-ground conversations in the field. With candid insights, timely topics, and a dash of humor, they break down what’s shaping ag today—and what’s coming next.
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June 17, 2026 • 39 mins
Emily Schmitt returns to Rush Hour Ag this week to tackle the conversations agriculture needs to be having right now. From industry challenges to opportunities ahead, this episode delivers the insight, perspective, and straight talk you've been waiting for.
Whether you're a farmer, agribusiness professional, or just passionate about the future of agriculture, this is one episode you won't want to miss.
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June 10, 2026 • 52 mins
Land is often a farmer's most valuable asset, but are there opportunities hiding in plain sight that could create additional income without sacrificing productivity?
On this episode of Rush Hour Ag, Louie and Elliott sit down with Eric Dinger, founder of Landoption, to discuss how farmers and landowners can navigate the growing world of conservation programs, carbon markets, renewable energy opportunities, wildlife habitat incenti...
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June 3, 2026 • 51 mins
Finding conservation funding shouldn't feel like solving a puzzle.
In this episode of Rush Hour Ag, Jeff Lucas and Rebekah Jones from the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance break down Iowa's water quality challenges, farmer-led conservation efforts, and the launch of the new Conservation Compass—a one-stop resource designed to help farmers find, compare, and access conservation cost-share programs. The platform helps producers ...
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May 27, 2026 • 61 mins
Zach Lahn joins Rush Hour Ag for one of the most fired-up conversations yet, tackling the issues he believes are reshaping the future of Iowa. From farmers getting squeezed by the system, to outside investors buying up Iowa land, to the growing influence of Big Ag and Big Pharma, Zach doesn’t hold back.
Louie and Elliott sit down with Zach to discuss his four core priorities:
🌽 Free Iowa’s Farmers
🏥 Make Iowa Healthy...
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May 20, 2026 • 60 mins
Louie may have raised four daughters, but Joy Van Wyngarden still gave him a run for his money on this episode of Rush Hour Ag. 😅
Joy joins Louie and Elliott for a conversation that dives into one of the most controversial topics in agriculture today...glyphosate, cancer claims, conservation practices, and the growing disconnect between public perception and what’s actually happening on the farm. From no-till farming and so...
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May 13, 2026 • 37 mins
Louie and Elliott sat down with Iowa gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand for a real shop talk conversation about the issues that matter most to farmers heading into this election.
Rob answers tough questions about eminent domain, pipelines, property taxes, data centers, rural communities, family farms, ethanol, and the future of agriculture in Iowa...and nothing was off the table.
👇 What issue matters MOST to you this election seas...
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May 6, 2026 • 53 mins
Adam Steen joins Rush Hour Ag for a wide-ranging conversation focused on the future of Iowa agriculture, property rights, and the real challenges farmers are facing today. From rising input costs and tight margins to water quality, land use, and the role of government, we dig into what it actually means to lead a state where agriculture drives everything.
We also get into the strategy behind his campaign, how he’s approachin...
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April 29, 2026 • 44 mins
Louie and Elliott sit down with Senator Charlie McClintock to talk about his run for Congress and what’s really at stake for Iowa. They dig into the policies, priorities, and real-world challenges facing farmers, ranchers, and rural communities today - and how those issues are shaping this race. This episode goes beyond the headlines to give you a better understanding of who Charlie is, what he stands for, and how he’s ...
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April 22, 2026 • 29 mins
What really happens after livestock leaves the farm? Louie and Elliott sit down with John Hinners from the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) to break down how global meat markets operate, what drives demand overseas, and how international trade directly impacts profitability for America’s farmers and ranchers.
From export strategy to market volatility, this conversation connects the dots between policy, pricing, and the p...
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April 15, 2026 • 47 mins
What’s really happening inside the Iowa Capitol? 👀 Representative Norlin Mommsen joins Rush Hour Ag to break down the latest legislative updates, and he doesn’t hold back. Known as one of the true “truth tellers,” Norlin cuts through the noise and gives a real, unfiltered look at the politics, pressure, and behind-the-scenes drama shaping agriculture policy today.
From what’s actually getting done (a...
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April 8, 2026 • 43 mins
What if the future of nitrogen doesn’t come from a plant… but from biology? In this episode of Rush Hour Ag, Elliott and Louie sit down with Travis Frey, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer at Pivot Bio, to talk about the next evolution of crop nutrition - and how farmers can start thinking differently about nitrogen.
The conversation also dives into how Pivot Bio is scaling this technology, what they’re learning fr...
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April 1, 2026 • 70 mins
Did you think that was Santa Claus? 🎅 It’s not… It’s just lobbyist Gary Grant!
Elliott and Louie sit down with Gary on Rush Hour Ag for a deep dive legislative update straight from the Iowa Capitol - and this one pulls back the curtain in a big way.
They unpack what’s actually happening behind closed doors in ag policy, how decisions are really being made, and why farmers need to be paying attention righ...
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Fertilizer markets are heating up again, and it’s not just supply and demand anymore. We sat down with Josh Linville from StoneX to break down what’s really driving fertilizer prices right now, from global conflicts and shipping disruptions to energy markets and government policy.
If you're making input decisions this season, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss. We cover what’s happening, why i...
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March 18, 2026 • 27 mins
How much of today’s ag policy is actually helping… and how much is just adding pressure on farmers?
Recorded live at Commodity Classic, Louie & Elliott sit down with Liz Haney of Soil Regen and Gunther “Gunny” Kreps of AgXplore to dig into one of the most talked-about (and misunderstood) topics in agriculture right now - water quality and conservation.
This conversation goes beyond the headlines. They...
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March 11, 2026 • 33 mins
What actually happens to your corn after it leaves the bin? 🌽 At Commodity Classic inside the John Deere booth, Louie Zumbach and Elliott Henderson sat down with Andrew Brandt, Director of Trade Policy at the U.S. Grains Council, to talk about the global chess match behind U.S. agriculture.
The U.S. Grains Council works around the world to promote American corn, ethanol, sorghum, and barley while helping open and protect export ...
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March 4, 2026 • 37 mins
NCGA President Jed Bower joined us at Commodity Classic in Texas — and he didn’t hold back.
From calling himself a “bully in D.C.” for corn growers to breaking down the real status of year-round E15, the Farm Bill, and the policy battles shaping agriculture’s future, this was a candid conversation about what advocacy actually looks like.
We dug into how NCGA operates differently than checkoff program...
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February 18, 2026 • 15 mins
Next week we’re headed to Commodity Classic, and it’s more than just another ag event.
Elliott will be serving as a delegate for the Iowa Corn Growers Association at the National Corn Growers Association meeting, representing Iowa farmers in the policy conversations that shape our industry. Louie? He’ll be shadowing Rachel, connecting with industry pros… and probably doing a little boot shopping along the ...
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February 11, 2026 • 29 mins
Is Washington about to tip the scales in favor of cotton country?
In this episode of Rush Hour Ag, Louie and Elliott break down the Buying American Cotton Act of 2025 and what it could mean far beyond the cotton fields of the South. The bill aims to increase demand for U.S.-grown cotton through tax incentives — but it raises a bigger question for agriculture: If policy can boost cotton, could (or should) it do the same for c...
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February 4, 2026 • 28 mins
Ryan Kelly (Wititan2) is back on Rush Hour Ag because the conversation was far from over. Elliott and Louie dig even deeper into the realities farmers are facing — and start talking about actual solutions, not just problems. They break down Section 180, why cash is still king in today’s ag economy, and what ongoing company mergers are doing to competition across the industry. They also talk about how some laws sound goo...
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January 28, 2026 • 38 mins
This week on Rush Hour Ag, Elliott Henderson sits down in the studio with Ryan Kelly — known online as @Wititan2 — for a no-nonsense conversation about Big Ag and the real impacts it’s having on small farmers across the country. With Louie tuning in from Mission, Texas, the trio digs into industry consolidation, policy pressures, and the challenges family farms are facing today.
Ryan brings firsthand experience,...
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