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.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann visits with U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter, Mark Magnuson chats with Kevin Scholl of Syngenta, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.
In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation with Kevin Scholl of Syngenta, Riley has the latest U.S. export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin visits with Jake Walker of Nutrien.
The war in Iran is continuing to affect the ag marketplace. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.
In today's show, Mark talks crop protection with Kevin Scholl of Syngenta, Riley learns about the “Heartland” Edition Magnum tractor with Jay Bartch of CaseIH, and Dustin visits with Jeff Osterhaus of Croplan.
The war in Iran is continuing to have a major impact on the ag marketplace. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation with Greeneye Technology CEO Nadav Bocher, Riley has the latest South America Update, and Dustin talks with Shane Brockhoff of Meristem.
In today's show, Mark visits with Greeneye Technology CEO Nadav Bocher, Riley talks with Chris Pritchett of Pioneer, and Dustin discusses National Corn Congress with Iowa Corn Growers Association President Mark Mueller
There's a lot of news from over the weekend that is weighing on the ag marketplace today. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark visits with Lindsay Battle of Bayer, Riley talks with CJ Parker of CaseIH about the Nutri-Tiller 1000 Series, and Dustin wraps up a conversation with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by Heidi Bradley of Integrated Telehealth Partners, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.
There's a lot of uncertainty in the ag marketplace due to the constantly changing tariff situation. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark continues his conversation with National Cattlemen's Beef Association President-Elect Kim Brackett, Riley catches up with Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra, and Dustin talks E15 with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.
The Supreme Court's ruling against President Trump's tariff authority is still rocking the ag marketplace. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark visits with National Cattlemen's Beef Association President-Elect Kim Brackett, Riley has the latest export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, and special correspondent Russ Parker talks with Kirk Dailey of Central Life Sciences.
In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation with outgoing National Cattlemen's Beef Association President Buck Wehrbein, Riley visits with America's Cultivation Corridor Executive Director Billi Hunt, and special correspondent Russ Parker talks with Kirk Dailey of Central Life Sciences.
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down President Trump's tariffs contributed to a mixed close in the ag marketplace to end off the week. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark visits with outgoing National Cattlemen's Beef Association President Buck Wehrbein, Riley learns more about the Leopold Conservation Award, and Dustin wraps up his conversation with Robert Cossar of Croplan.
In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation with NCBA Environmental Stewardship Award Program Regional Winner Jack Smith, Riley visits with Will Griffin of Valent, and Dustin talks with Robert Cossar of Croplan.
Today's trade was good for the cattle and choppy in the grains. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark talks with NCBA Environmental Stewardship Award Program Regional Winner Jack Smith, Riley discusses the U.S.-Taiwan reciprocal trade agreement with U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom, and special correspondent Russ Parker talks with Eric Halfman of John Deere.
In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation with Ag Retailers Association President and CEO Daren Coppock, Riley has an update on South America with Greg McBride of Allendale, and special correspondent Russ Parker talks with Dr. Gretchen Paluch, pesticide bureau chief at the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann visits with Iowa Departments of Ag and Land Stewardship Pesticide Bureau Chief Dr. Gretchen Paluch, Mark Magnuson chats with Ag Retailers Association President and CEO Daren Coppock, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.
Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark continues his coverage of CattleCon 2026 as he wraps up a conversation with National Cattlemen's Beef Association President Gene Copenhaver, Riley discusses Storen herbicide with Logan Dinkla of Syngenta, and Dustin brings us Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig's comments from the Agribusiness Association of Iowa Showcase.
Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with the president of Stine Seeds, Myron Stine, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.
Today, we discuss the volatility in the grains this week, coupled with the cattle market that shows no sign of weakness.
The markets closed higher today off of the 45z tax credit news. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
While nothing is set in stone yet, the proposed regulations for 45z tax credits could be a nice benefit to the grain markets. Riley Smith visits with Brandon Doherty of Total Farm Marketing.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann visits with Iowa Corn Growers Association Vice President Steve Kuiper, Mark Magnuson chats with new Iowa Pork Producers Association President Dean Frazer, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.
In today's show, Mark discusses the USDA's Meat Production and Price Forecast, Riley visits with Practical Farmers of Iowa board member Tim Youngquist, and special correspondent Russ Parker visits with Natalie Breakfield of New Leaf Symbiotics.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by United States Senator Joni Ernst, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.
The markets were not a fan of the numbers the USDA put out in today's Quarterly Grain Stocks and WASDE reports. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark brings us more from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, Riley visits with Practical Farmers of Iowa member Carly Zierke, and Dustin talks Southern Rust with Todd Cogdill of FMC.
The markets are positioning themselves ahead of the WASDE report on Monday. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark talks with Senator Chuck Grassley during his weekly ag conference call, Riley tunes in from the Practical Farmers of Iowa Annual Conference, and Dustin continues his conversation about the Iowa Farm Act with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.
Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark brings us another clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, Riley visits with PowerPollen co-founder Jason Cope, and Dustin talks about the Iowa Farm Act with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.
It's looking like China will be able to meet the purchasing goal from last year's trade agreement. Now, the question is whether or not those purchases continue after the goal is met. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation with Brandon Walter of Pioneer, Riley has the latest South America update with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin discusses winter storm safety with Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative President and CEO Ryan Craig.
The markets couldn't hold on to the gains from yesterday. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark visits with Brandon Walter of Pioneer, Riley chats with outgoing Iowa Cattlemen's Association President Rob Medberry, and special correspondent Russ Parker talks with NT Cosbie of Fortiva.
Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark talks soybean cyst nematode in the latest edition of Pods of Potential, Riley gets a 2025 meat industry recap from U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom, and Dustin visits with U.S. Soybean Export Council Board Director Reggie Strickland.
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