Interviews

Karen Doty the artist selected to paint the mural highlighting conservation and water quality for the Iowa State Fair, explains how she was chosen, what her idea for the mural is this year, and her background.

Dr. James Roth, from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine talks about tools for outbreak management of foreign animals disease.

Haley Grant from the Iowa Turkey Federation talks about fair food, and what the federation has in store for this year. There is "Not Your Mamma's Taco, " which is in the running for People's Choice Award for best new fair food. Grant, also discusses the importance of...

Gretta Irwin from Iowa Turkey Federation discusses BioHealth Security after Animal Health Symposium in Omaha. Irwin, talks about Iowa's current status on agricultural influenza. She shares perspective from farmers and the questions about handling they may have.

Senator Chuck Grassley talks about the new bill that address the growing drug addiction crisis in our country. He has helped the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act in the legislative process, and in the senate. Iowa's communities face unique challenges when it...

Amy Vincent research Veterinary Medical Officer at USDA ARS National Animal Disease Center talks about swine influenza. She also discusses the surveillance system efforts that have been going on since 2009 for influenza viruses in swine. Vincent share the number one...

Alan Tiemann Chairman of the U.S Grains Council talks about the summer meeting he is at in Louisville. The whole meeting revolves around trade, the importance of trade, and trade agreements.