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Ken Root, senior farm broadcaster with the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network, hosts a loopy and fun review of the week. He covers the markets and news from the past week. Most episodes feature an interview with a farmer, agribusiness, political figure or other figure important to Iowa farmers.

Ken Root


    • Jul 16, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 7-16-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 3:59


    The Indonesia trade deal helped the grain markets recover a bit today. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures.

    IAM Podcast 07-16-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Dustin is joined by Pat Hord of the NPPC, Mark continues the discussion with Mark Storr of BASF about fungicide and recent weather, and Riley speaks with Greg McBride of Allendale for the latest South America update.

    IAM Podcast 07-15-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Dustin wraps up his conversation with Shelbi Nederhoff of Nutrien Financial, Mark discusses fungicides with Mark Storr of BASF, and Riley talks with Great Outdoors Foundation CEO Hannah Inman.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 7-14-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 4:40


    The markets searched for relief today after being in an oversold position. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures.

    Midday Market Podcast- Justin McKinney- 7-14-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 4:39


    Justin McKinney of Commstock joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.

    IAM Podcast 07-14-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Riley presents a featured conversation with Nate Meyer of Beck's Hybrids, Mark continues the discussion with Joe McClure of the Iowa Soybean Association, and Dustin speaks with Shelbi Nederhoff of Nutrien Financial.

    Weekend Ag Matters- July 12th, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 26:20


    In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with Patrick Visser, lab director at Farmers Edge in Grimes, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by Shelbi Nederhoff of Nutrien Financial, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.

    IAM Podcast 07-11-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Andy talks about the new marketing campaign at GROWMARK FS, Riley talks to Greg McBride about the Weekly Export Sales Report, and Mark goes Between the Pods and talks water quality with Joe McClure of the Iowa Soybean Association. 

    Midday Market Podcast- Lori Carter- 7-11-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 3:27


    Lori Carter of Commstock joins Mark Magnuson in today's midday market podcast.

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    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 7-10-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 4:39


    A great U.S. export sales report helped the markets stabilize at the day's close. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg TFM- 7-10-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 7:54


    While the perfect weather is great for the crops, it's putting pressure on the grain prices. Riley Smith visits with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing.

    IAM 07-10-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 37:59


    In today's show, Dustin wraps up his conversation on the MAHA report with National Pork Producers Council Chief Legal Strategist Michael Formica, Andy talks about strip till bars with Iowa State University Extension Agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe, and Riley talks with Farmers Edge Lab Director Patrick Visser.

    Closing Market Podcast- Jason Meyer AgMarketNet- 7-9-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 2:53


    Jason Meyer of AgMarket.Net joins Riley Smith to run down the markets here in the middle of the week.

    IAM Podcast 07-09-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 38:00


    From the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network studios in Des Moines, I'm Dustin Hoffmann and welcome to Iowa Ag Matters for Wednesday, July 9th. In today's show we hear testimony from Growth Energy's Emily Skor at the EPA, Mark continues the discussion with Seth Kantz of the National Pork Board, and Riley brings us a South America ag update.

    Midday Market Podcast- Jason Meyer- 7-9-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 5:52


    Jason Meyer of AgMarket.net joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.

    Opening Market Podcast- Jim McCormick AgMarketNet- 7-9-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 8:00


    Jim McCormick of AgMarket.net joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.

    Managing For Success From One Life Phase To Another - Dr. Tom Earleywine | Purina Dairy Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 18:20


    Friend of the network Pam Jahnke, Mid-West Farm Report, visits with Dr. Tom Earleywine of Purina Dairy in the second episode of the Purina Dairy Podcast.

    IAM Podcast 07-08-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Dustin talks about the MAHA report with National Pork Producers Council Chief Legal Strategist Michael Formica, Andy talks about an upcoming field day with Iowa State University Extension Agronomist Rebecca Vittatoe, and Mark talks more about swine health with National Pork Board Member Seth Krantz.

    IAM Podcast 07-07-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Mark has some comments from Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley on the Big Beautiful Bill, Riley gets an update on the latest U.S. Export Sales Report from Greg McBride of Allendale, and Andy brings us a featured conversation with Southeast Iowa Beck's Agronomist Greg Shepherd.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 7-3-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 3:20


    The markets were fairly relaxed heading into the Independence Day holiday weekend. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    Weekend Ag Matters 7-5-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 26:19


    In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters: Dustin runs down headlines, including the passage of the Reconciliation Bill Mark talks with Seth Krantz of the National Pork Board Riley talks with Valent's Travis Ralfs Russ Parker has his faith-based Food for Thought. 

    IAM Podcast 07-03-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 37:59


    In today's show Andy presents a featured conversation with Greg Shepherd of Beck's, Mark continues the discussion with Mark Hulsebus of Alltech, and Dustin wraps up his conversation with Todd Cogdill of FMC.

    Midday Market Podcast- Brandon Doherty TFM- 7-3-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 4:39


    Brandon Doherty of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.

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    Opening Market Podcast- Eric Relph Commstock- 7-3-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 7:44


    Eric Relph of Commstock joins Mark Magnuson for today's opening market podcast.

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    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 7-2-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 3:32


    Soybeans had a huge day today. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures.

    Midday Market Podcast- Ross Baldwin AgMarketNet- 7-2-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 6:00


    Ross Baldwin of AgMarket.net joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.

    IAM Podcast 07-02-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Mark speaks with Mark Hulsebus of Alltech about feed mitigants, Riley Smith has the latest South America weather and crop update with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin is joined by Todd Cogdill of FMC.

    Opening Market Podcast- Jim McCormick AgMarketNet- 7-2-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 7:15


    Jim McCormick of AgMarket.net joins Mark Magnuson for today's opening market podcast.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 7-1-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 4:04


    With the U.S.-Mexico border now reopening in phases, today's livestock markets traded negatively off of the headline. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    IAM Podcast 07-01-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Riley Smith breaks down the acreage and quarterly grain stocks reports from USDA with Greg McBride of Allendale, Mark presents a featured conversation with Mark Christianson of Helena Ag, and Dustin is joined by Todd Cogdill of FMC.

    Midday Market Podcast- Naomi Blohm- 7-1-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 4:51


    Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.

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    Opening Market Podcast- Joe Camp Commstock- 7-1-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 7:18


    Joe Camp of Commstock joins Mark Magnuson for today's opening market podcast.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 6-30-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 4:38


    The markets didn't move much today following a wakeless Quarterly Grain Stocks and Acreage report. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    IAM Podcast 06-30-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 38:03


    In today's show Dustin wraps up his conversation with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Mark presents a featured conversation with Mark Christianson of Helena Ag, and Andy makes a visit to the Linn County Fair.

    Midday Market Podcast- Justin McKinney- 6-30-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 4:41


    It's a big report day from USDA and Justin McKinney of Commstock joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast to break down the acreage and quarterly grain stocks reports.

    Opening Market Podcast- Greg McBride Allendale- 6-30-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 9:46


    Greg McBride of Allendale joins Mark Magnuson for today's opening market podcast.

    Weekend Ag Matters- June 28th, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 26:20


    In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters, brought to you by Beck's Hybrids: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann has his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary, Mark Magnuson talks with Des Moines Water Works CEO Ted Corrigan, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.

    IAM Podcast 06-27-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 38:03


    In today's show Mark wraps up his conversation with Des Moines Water Works CEO and General Manager Ted Corrigan, Dustin continues with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig for his monthly discussion, and Riley has the latest export sales report with Greg McBride of Allendale.

    Opening Market Podcast- Matt Bennett AgMarketNet- 6-27-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 6:51


    Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net joins Mark Magnuson for today's opening market podcast.

    How to Support Gut Health During Transition Periods - Dr. Kevin Dill & Dr. Katie Bradley | Purina Dairy Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 21:08


    Friend of the network Pam Jahnke, Mid-West Farm Report, visits with Dr. Kevin Dill & Dr. Katie Bradley of Purina Dairy in this first episode.

    IAM Podcast 06-26-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 38:02


    In today's show Riley Smith speaks with Practical Farmers of Iowa member Jeremy Gustafson about cover crops, Mark is joined by Des Moines Water Works CEO and General Manager Ted Corrigan, and Dustin welcomes Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig for his monthly discussion.

    Midday Market Podcast- Bryan Doherty TFM- 6-26-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 6:11


    Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.

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    Opening Market Podcast- Eric Relph Commstock- 6-26-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 8:11


    Eric Relph of Commstock joins Mark Magnuson for today's opening market podcast.

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    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 6-25-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 4:12


    The markets were down again today following reports of an even bigger crop out of Brazil. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    Midday Market Podcast- Kenan Layden - 6-25-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 4:42


    Kenan Layden of AgMarket.net joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.

    IAM Podcast 06-25-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Riley speaks with Dekalb technical agronomist Lance Goettsch about scouting for pests, Dustin learns more about the national swine health strategy with Dr. Anna Forseth of the NPPC, and Mark wraps up his conversation with Brandon Iddings of the Iowa Soybean Association.

    Opening Market Podcast- Jim McCormick AgMarketNet- 6-25-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 7:41


    Jim McCormick of AgMarket.net joins Mark Magnuson for today's opening market podcast.

    Closing Market Podcast- Kaden Sweeney AgMarketNet- 6-24-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 6:07


    Global news continues to weigh in on the ag marketplace. Kaden Sweeney of AgMarket.Net joins the show to break down how the markets traded today.

    IAM Podcast 06-24-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 37:59


    In today's show Dustin learns more about the national swine health strategy with Dr. Anna Forseth of the NPPC, Andy is joined by northeast Iowa Beck's agronomist Lee Koenigsfeld, and Mark talks getting piglets off to the right start in order to maximize their potential with Jeremiah Nemechek of NOVUS.

    Midday Market Podcast- Amanda Brill TFM- 6-24-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 4:31


    Risk off action continues in the grains at midday, Amanda Brill of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.

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    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 6-23-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 3:50


    Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group as the ag markets wrap up the first day after a very active weekend for global news. 

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