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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


    • Sep 9, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • daily NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 2,409 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Weekend Ag Matters

    IAM Podcast 09-09-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Riley visits the Iowa Ag Water Alliance field day near Madrid, Mark speaks with Rex Gray of Golden Harvest about the corn lineup for next year, and Andy wraps up his discussion with Beck's Hybrids agronomist Greg Shepherd.

    IAM Podcast 09-08-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Andy has a late season agronomic update with Greg Shepherd of Beck's Hybrids, Mark talks with Mitch Heisler of Wyffels Hybrids, and Riley has a conversation on post-harvest soil testing with Eileen Bernard of Farmers Edge.

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    Midday Market Podcast- Lori Carter- 9-5-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 3:51


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

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    Weekend Ag Matters 9-6-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 26:20


    IAM Podcast 09-05-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 37:59


    In today's show, Andy talks with Jay Christie of New Century FS, Mark continues his conversation with Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper, and Riley has a soybean conversation with Colin Rogers of BASF.

    IAM Podcast 09-04-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Riley is joined by Jamie Horton of Dekalb to learn about the performance of Dekalb corn this season, Mark speaks with Geoff Cooper of the Renewable Fuels Association about the ethanol trade imbalance with Brazil, and Dustin details the latest USDA farm income forecast.

    Purina Animal Nutrition Unveils Second Edition of Beef-on-Dairy Industry Report | Purina Dairy Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 16:55


    Friend of the network Pam Jahnke, Mid-West Farm Report, visits with Laurence Williams, Dairy-Beef Cross Development Lead at Purina, in the fourth episode of the Purina Dairy Podcast.

    IAM Podcast 09-03-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Riley is joined by Arthur Santos to learn the latest about Fendt's newest planter technology, Mark speaks with Clint Prange of Beck's Hybrids, and we bring you a portion of the latest episode of Pods of Potential.

    IAM Podcast 09-02-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Mark is joined by Clint Prange of Beck's Hybrids to talk about the stretch run of the growing season, Riley speaks with Dylan Mangel of the SCN Coalition, and we bring you a portion of the latest episode of Pods of Potential.

    Weekend Ag Matters- August 30th, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 26:19


    In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann visits with National Cattlemen's Beef Association President Buck Wehrbein, Mark Magnuson has a conversation with Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.

    IAM Podcast 08-29-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 38:00


    In today's show we discuss the week at the Farm Progress Show, Riley speaks with Eric Raby of CLAAS about a new research and development facility in Omaha, Mark is joined by Paul Sauer of Helena Ag for a featured conversation, and Riley gets the latest export sales numbers from Greg McBride of Allendale.

    IAM Podcast 08-28-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 38:00


    In today's show we discuss the week at the Farm Progress Show, Riley speaks with Clayton Robinson of Channel Seed, and Mark is joined by Erin Jost of John Deere to learn about the latest advancements for John Deere Operations Center.

    IAM Podcast 08-27-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 38:00


     In today's show Mark is joined by Mitch Heisler of Wyffels Hybrids from the Farm Progress Show, Riley talks with Elizabeth Burns Thompson of the Modern Ag Alliance, and Andy and Dustin look at what is still yet to come this growing season.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 8-26-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 5:25


    Today was another mixed day of trading in the corn and soybean markets. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures.

    IAM Podcast 8-26-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 37:59


    In today's show, Mark is joined by Bryce Baker of PtX from the Farm Progress Show, Andy continues the conversation with Beck's Hybrids agronomist Lee Koenigsfeld, and Riley speaks with Robb Ewoldt of the United Soybean Board.

    Midday Market Podcast- Justin McKinney- 8-25-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 5:34


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

    IAM Podcast 08-25-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 38:00


    In today's show: Andy is joined by Beck's Hybrids agronomist Lee Koenigsfeld, Riley speaks with Robb Ewoldt of the United Soybean Board, and we discuss the final results of the Pro Farmer crop tour.

    IAM Podcast 08-22-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Mark is joined by Matt Herman of the Iowa Soybean Association to learn about the Summer Soy Series, Riley speaks with Greg McBride of Allendale for the latest export sales report, and we discuss the crop tour results.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 8-22-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 6:27


    The markets are digesting the results of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    Weekend Ag Matters- August 23rd, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 26:20


    In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with Mark Oberreuter of Automated Production, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by Stu Swanson of the Iowa Corn Growers Association and Joe Roberts of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.

    IAM Podcast 08-21-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Andy is joined by Beck's Hybrids agronomist Lee Koenigsfeld, Riley speaks with Greg McBride of Allendale for the latest South America weather and crop update, and Mark is joined by Farmers Business Network's Charles Baron.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 8-20-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 4:45


    This week's news is much quieter than the last, so there's not too much to trade on outside of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    IAM Podcast 08-20-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Riley speaks with LG Seeds agronomist David Hoy, Ashtyn talks with the Des Moines Ronald McDonald House CEO, and Mark is joined by Farmers Business Network co-founder Charles Baron to learn more about FBN's new seed platform.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 8-19-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 5:07


    Results from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour are starting to come out, and the markets are watching very closely. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures.

    Midday Market Podcast- Bryan Doherty TFM- 8-19-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 6:20


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

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    IAM Podcast 08-19-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Riley talks about Iowa State Fair food donations with Annette Hacker of the Food Bank of Iowa, Andy visits with our 2025 IFAA Scholarship winner Megan Clark, and Dustin wraps up Iowa Corn Day coverage with Iowa Corn Promotion Board Incoming President Joe Roberts.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 8-18-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 5:37


    The markets are waiting to see the first reports from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour and if they will agree with the numbers the USDA published in the latest WASDE report. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures.

    IAM 08-18-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Dustin wraps up with NCBA President Buck Wehrbein, Andy talks about the Pro Farmer Crop Tour with Farm Journal's Chip Flory, and Riley gets an Eastern Iowa agronomic update from Kurt Maertens of BASF.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 8-15-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 5:53


    Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group as the markets wrap up an eventful week of trading. 

    IAM Podcast 08-15-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Dustin speaks with Iowa Corn President Stu Swanson for Iowa Corn Day, Andy is joined by Eric Bartels of Beck's Hybrids, and Riley talks with the Manitoba Minister of Agriculture Ron Kustyshyn.

    Weekend Ag Matters 8-16-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 26:19


    On this edition of Weekend Ag Matters Dustin runs down the headlines Mark talks to Abby Willson with the Big Ram Judah & also Mark Till and John & Bridget Costello with the Big Bull Bud Riley talks with Manitoba Ag Minister Ron Kustyshyn Russ shares his faith-based Food for Thought

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 8-14-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 5:34


    Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group as the markets correct themselves.

    IAM Podcast 08-14-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Riley talks with Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson, Dustin speaks with NCBA President Buck Wehrbein, and Mark is joined by the owners of the 2025 Super Bull, Bud.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 8-13-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 5:52


    Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    IAM Podcast 08-13-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Riley breaks down the August WASDE report with Greg McBride of Allendale, Dustin speaks with Senator Joni Ernst, and Andy is joined by Iowa teacher of the year Melanie Bloom.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 8-12-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 7:14


    A huge surprise from the USDA has the corn markets lower and soybeans much higher. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    IAM Podcast 08-12-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Dustin is joined by Senator Joni Ernst at the Iowa State Fair, Riley speaks with the judges of the Bacon Buddies show, and Andy talks with Eric Scherder of Corteva for the Agriculture Clean Water Alliance.

    Midday Market Podcast- Bryan Doherty TFM- 8-12-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 5:41


    Bryan Doherty 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- 8-11-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 5:15


    Recent social media posts from President Trump claiming that China needs to purchase more U.S. soybeans caused the soybean prices to leap higher today. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    IAM Podcast 08-11-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Mark talks with Abby Willson of Shell Rock and her Champion Big Ram, Judah, Dustin wraps up his conversation with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig at the IARN Broadcast Shed, and Riley visits with Amber Selman, a farmer with Midwest Dairy.

    Midday Market Podcast- Justin McKinney- 8-11-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 4:23


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

    Weekend Ag Matters- August 9th, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 26:20


    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 and Mark Magnuson has a conversation with Senator Chuck Grassley at the Iowa State Fair, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.

    IAM Podcast 08-08-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Andy wraps up his agronomic update with Greg Shepherd of Beck's Hybrids, Dustin visits with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig at the IARN Broadcast Shed, and Riley visits with Iowa Governor's Charity Steer Show Exhibitor Ty Haywood and his father Jordan.

    Midday Market Podcast- Lori Carter- 8-8-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 3:23


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

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    IAM Podcast 08-07-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Andy gets an agronomic update from Greg Shepherd of Beck's Hybrids, Mark talks with Farmers Business Network Co-Founder Charles Baron, and the whole crew joins the show to talk about both new and classic fair foods.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 8-6-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 4:38


    More positive weather news has made it difficult for the grains to find any footing. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures.

    Baby Calf Bellies Need Special Attention - Dr. Jill Soderstrom | Purina Dairy Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 16:01


    Friend of the network Pam Jahnke, Mid-West Farm Report, visits with Dr. Jill Soderstrom of Purina Dairy in the third episode of the Purina Dairy Podcast.

    Midday Market Podcast- Jason Meyer- 8-6-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 4:41


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

    IAM Podcast 08-06-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, we have one last pre-fair discussion, Mark talks about Nexta biologicals with Ryan Schnoes of Corteva, and Riley gets the latest South America update from Greg McBride of Allendale.

    Midday Market Podcast- Amanda Brill TFM- 8-5-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 4:37


    Amanda Brill of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.

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    IAM Podcast 08-05-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Andy and Mark discuss the latest crop conditions, Riley gets an agronomic update in a featured conversation with Nate Meyer of Beck's Hybrids, and Mark also visits with Kevin Langdon of Syngenta to talk about Opello insecticide.

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