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.
Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark has another clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, Riley visits with Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra, and Dustin talks with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig about National Ag Day.
Justin McKinney of Commstock joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.
In today's show, Mark has a clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, Riley visits with Drake Robards of Corteva, and special correspondent Russ Parker wraps up his conversation with Keith Byerly of Mosaic.
Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Riley has the latest U.S. export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, Dustin sits down with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, and special correspondent Russ Parker visits with Keith Byerly of Mosaic.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with Brad Hammes of Helena, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by United States Senator Joni Ernst, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.
The war in Iran continues to impact the ag marketplace. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark joins Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly press call, Riley has the latest South America update with Greg McBride of Allendale, and special correspondent Russ Parker wraps up his conversation with Cory Nordhausen of AgDirect.
In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation with Jared Benson on Enlist E3 soybeans, Riley discusses early season weed management with Dalton Webster of Syngenta, and special correspondent Russ Parker visits with Cory Nordhausen of AgDirect.
In today's show, Mark visits with Jared Benson of Syngenta, Riley talks about Optimum series tractors with JE Cadle of CaseIH, and Dustin wraps up his conversation with U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter.
In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation with Aaron Herman of PTx, Riley talks with Bill Backhaus of BASF about the latest soybean technology, and Dustin Hofmann gets a soybean industry update with U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter.
In today's show, Mark visits with Tom Verseman of Bayer, Riley learns about a new biomanufacturing device from BioMADE, and special correspondent Russ Parker wraps up his conversation with Tony Jesina of Farm Credit Services of America.
In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation about the latest planting technology with Caleb Stuber of PTx, Riley discusses Farm Bill 2.0 with Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson, and Dustin visits with USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce.
In today's show, Mark talks about the latest planting technology with Caleb Stuber of PTx, Riley discusses the 2026 crop season with Brad Hammes of Helena, and Dustin visits with April Isaacson about the Celebration of Ag dinner coming up at the end of this month.
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.
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