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 Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, Mark Magnuson talks with Ryan Schnoes of NEXTA Bioloficals, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.
In today's show, Mark visits with Ryan Schnoes of NEXTA Biologicals, Riley has the weekly export sales report with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin wraps up his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.
In today's show, Riley has his biweekly grain marketing update with Micheal Weidner of Landus Cooperative, and Dustin continues his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, and we talk about some of our 2026 Heart of the County Fair Award winners.
Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
Dustin talks with Joe Camp of Commstock Investments to get the latest on the grains, livestock, and this week's Fed meeting.
In today's show, Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley visits with Food Bank of Iowa CEO Tami Nielsen about the latest Map the Meal Gap study, and Dustin starts off his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.
In today's show, Mark hears from a session at the Iowa Farm Bureau Economic Summit with Robert Lighthizer, Riley has the weekly export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin talks about Southern Rust with Gail Stratman of FMC.
In today's show, Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley discusses Prop 12 with Iowa Pork Producers Association President Dean Frazer, and Dustin hears from R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with Dan Bjorklund of Landus Cooperative, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by Shelbi Nederhoff of Nutrien Financial, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.
More news of missile strikes is keeping the already volatile weather market even more rocky. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark visits with Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson, Riley discusses the latest crop conditions with Landus Cooperative technical agronomist Dan Bjorklund, and we listen in to a segment from the Markets in Motion panel at this year's NAFB Summer Showcase.
Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark has a clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, Riley learns about the RuralSTAMINA project with Dr. Peter Dorhout of Iowa State University, and Dustin visits with Shelbi Nederhoff of Nutrien Financial.
In today's show, Mark has a clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, Riley has the weekly export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin goes over the new USDA SPUR Program with USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce.
Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group to recap another day in the ag marketplace.
In today's show, Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley has a grain marketing update with Michael Weidner of Landus Cooperative, and we learn about USDA's scientific research priorities in a segment from Rod Bain of USDA Radio.
In today's show, Mark has another clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, Riley talks with Brent Hershey of Hershey Ag about his switch to Prop 12 compliance, and Dustin visits with National Corn Growers Association Vice President of Public Policy Lesly McNitt.
In today's show, Mark has a clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, Riley gets a different perspective on Prop 12 with Brent Hershey of Hershey Ag, and Dustin visits with ag economist Frayne Olson about how wars are affecting the markets.
In today's show, Mark discusses the Meat Demand Monitor with Kansas State University Professor Glynn Tonsor, Riley goes over the July WASDE report with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin visits with Marii Tejada of the U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann visits with Iowa Farmers Union President Aaron Lehman, Mark Magnuson talks with Kansas State University Ag Economics Professor Glynn Tonsor, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.
In today's show, Mark brings us information on foreign food aid from Senate Ag Committee Chair John Boozman, Riley has a featured agronomy update with Landus Cooperative technical agronomist Dan Bjorklund, and we talk more about this year's new foods at the Iowa State Fair.
Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group to recap another busy trading day.
In today's show, Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley has the latest South America update with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin visits with Iowa Farmers Union President Aaron Lehman.
In today's show, Mark talks with Joe Vaillancourt of Winfield United at a recent field day, Riley learns about a new vaccine device with Dr. Abbie Redalen of Merck, and Dustin visits with House Ag Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Mark Magnuson speaks with Tyler Steinkamp of Winfield United, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann visits with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, Mark Magnuson talks with Matt Jungmann of Farm Progress for a pre-show update, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.
Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group to wrap up another week in the ag marketplace.
In today's show, Mark talks with Dr. Darrell Peel of Oklahoma State University about how producers are feeding cattle to higher finishing weights, Riley has the latest U.S. export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin wraps up his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.
In today's show, Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley visits with National Pork Producers Council Director of Animal Health Dr. Anna Forseth, and Dustin continues his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.
Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group for a check of the closing markets.
In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation with Farm Progress Director of Events Matt Jungmann about this year's show, Riley has the latest South America update with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin continues his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.
In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation with Dr. Brad Lawrence of NOVUS, Riley gets a grain marketing update from Michael Weidner of Landus Cooperative, and we introduce you to our 2026 intern.
In today's show, Mark continues the conversation on herd health strategies with the National Pork Board, Riley visits with National Pork Producers Council President-Elect Pat Hord, and Dustin talks with the USDA about the preservation of George Washington's prized cherries.
News of peace talks may finally bring an end to the Iran war, but the markets didn't react too much to the headlines. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark discusses herd health strategies with the National Pork Board, Riley talks about swine industry economics with Chris Ford of Farm Credit Services of America, and we discuss the latest details over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and peace talks with Iran.
In today's show, Mark visits with National Pork Producers Council Director of Animal Health Dr. Anna Forseth, and Riley has an agronomy update with Landus Cooperative Technical Agronomist Dan Bjorkland, and special correspondent Russ Parker visits with Iowa Pork Producers Association President Dean Frazer.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with Dan Bjorklund of Landus Cooperative, Dustin Hoffmann provides an update on New World Screwworm in the United States, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.
In today's show, Dustin talks about New World Screwworm with South Dakota State University Extension Veterinarian Dr. Russ Daly, Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, and Riley visits with Farmers for Free Trade Board Chairman Bob Hemesath about USMCA.
In today's show, Dustin gives us an update on New World Screwworm from USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, Mark tunes in as Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig discusses USMCA, and Riley talks about the MAHA initiative and ultra-processed foods with National Pork Producers Council Director of Food Policy Dr. Ashley Johnson.
The soybean and livestock markets are continuing to face headwinds this week. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Dustin wraps up his conversation with RJ Karney of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, Mark continues his conversation with National Pork Board Chief Veterinary Officer Dusty Oedekoven, and Riley talks about swine health with Dr. Lisa Becton of the Swine Health Information Center.
In today's show, Dustin wraps up his conversation with Department of the Interior Associate Deputy Secretary Karen Budd-Falen, Mark talks about getting younger consumers invested in pork with National Pork Board Vice President of Market Growth Jose de Jesus, and Riley goes over yesterday's USDA press conference for New World Screwworm.
In today's show, Dustin continues his conversation with Department of the Interior Associate Deputy Secretary Karen Budd-Falen, Mark has a clip from the June episode of Pods of Potential, and we hear from Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig during yesterday's bill signing at the Iowa Capitol.
In today's show, Dustin continues his conversation with Department of the Interior Associate Deputy Secretary Karen Budd-Falen, Riley has the latest U.S. export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Mark has a clip from the June episode of Pods of Potential.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann visits with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, Mark Magnuson has a clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.
In today's show, Dustin continues his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, Riley talks about the PCV2d virus with Dr. Jana Morgan of Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call.
In today's show, Dustin continues his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, Riley learns about the upcoming Midwest Meat Summit with Amos Johnson from the Practical Farmers of Iowa, and Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call.
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