Corn and Beans from 20 Thousand Feet

Learning about modern agriculture and its complexities have been one of the best parts of our move back to Iowa.  The interconnectedness of weather, corn and bean productivity, and how it all relates to the pork and beef industry, the price of gas, and yes, the weather in Brazil and a tsunami in Japan are fascinating subjects.  I've had at least two great teachers--Leslie Miller and John Jensen with the Iowa State Savings Bank in Knoxville.

If you think you know agriculture, you will probably enjoy the following interview.  If you don't know anything--I think you will find it fascinating--even wondrous.  Here is the interview.