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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


    • Jun 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 6-2-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 4:46


    The wheat and the cattle markets enjoyed today, but every other major ag commodity ended the session lower. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    Midday Market Podcast- Justin McKinney Commstock- 6-2-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 6:22


    There hasn't been too much news to move the corn and soybean markets today. Riley Smith talks with Justin McKinney of Commstock.

    IAM Podcast 06-02-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 38:04


    In today's show, Dustin has an agronomy update with Andrew Scholtz of CHS, Andy brings us a Tractorcade rider profile, and Mark learns more about the B99 terminal in Urbandale with Eric Fobes of Pilot Trucking.

    Weekend Ag Matters- May 31st, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 26:20


    In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with Kurt Maertens of BASF, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by CHS Agronomist Andrew Scholtz, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.

    Midday Market Podcast- Lori Carter- 5-30-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 3:04


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

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    IAM Podcast 05-30-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Mark has a featured conversation with Northwest Iowa Beck's Agronomist Eric Bartels, Riley discusses the recent weather patterns with state climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan, and Andy has another featured conversation with Kristi Orrick of GROWMARK.

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    IAM Podcast 05-29-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Mark wraps up his discussion on FARMPOINT in Iowa with Preston Huser of CLAAS, Riley talks about insecticide-resistant soybean aphids with Kurt Maertens of BASF, and Dustin visits with Andrew Scholtz of CHS.

    Closing Market Podcast- Cory Bratland AgMarketNet- 5-28-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 3:00


    Cattle and grains all ended the day lower due to recent reports. Riley Smith learns more from Cory Bratland of AgMarket.Net. 

    IAM Podcast 05-28-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Mark learns more from CLAAS about the Farmpoint network's expansion in Iowa, Dustin wraps up his conversation with Dr. Ashley Johnson the director of food policy with the NPPC, and Riley Smith has the latest South America update with Greg McBride of Allendale.

    Opening Market Podcast- Jim McCormick AgMarketNet- 5-28-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 6:30


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

    Midday Market Podcast- Bryan Doherty TFM- 5-27-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 4:47


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

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    AIM Podcast 05-27-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Dustin is joined by Dr. Ashley Johnson the director of food policy with the NPPC, Mark discusses how to be proactive in battling tar spot with Kim Tutor of BASF, and Andy speaks with northeast Iowa Beck's Hybrids agronomist Lee Koenigsfeld.

    Midday Market Podcast- Lori Carter- 5-23-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 3:40


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

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    IAM Podcast 05-23-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Dustin discusses beef policy with Tanner Beymer of the NCBA, Riley Smith has the latest export sales numbers with Ben Breisch of Allendale,  and Mark discusses how to be proactive in battling tar spot with Kim Tutor of BASF.

    Opening Market Podcast- Matt Bennett AgMarketNet- 5-23-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 7:52


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

    Weekend Ag Matters 5-24-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 26:19


    Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg- 5-22-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 5:21


    John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson in today's midday market podcast.

    IAM Podcast 05-22-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Mark presents a featured conversation with Ryan Steffensen of Helena Ag, Dustin wraps up his conversation with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and Andy is joined by northeast Iowa Beck's agronomist Lee Koenigsfeld.

    Opening Market Podcast- Eric Relph Commstock- 5-22-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 7:03


    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- 5-21-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 3:54


    The current planting progress numbers helped the grain markets finish higher today. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    Midday Market Podcast- Kenan Layden - 5-21-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 5:41


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

    IAM Podcast 05-21-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Dustin is joined by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig as they discuss Secretary Naig's decision to seek re-election as Ag Secretary, and Riley gets the latest South America weather and crop update from Greg McBride of Allendale.

    IAM Podcast 05-20-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Mark talks with Ryan Steffenson of Helena about post emergence weed control, Riley discusses H5N1 in the pork industry with National Pork Board Director of Swine Health Dr. Marisa Rotolo, and Dustin gets a beef policy update with National Cattlemen's Beef Association Executive Director of Government Affairs Tanner Beymer.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 5-19-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 4:11


    This week is already shaping up to be much quieter than last week in the grain markets. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    IAM Podcast 05-19-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Mark talks with Matt Herman of the Iowa Soybean Association, Riley wraps up his conversation with state climatologist Dr. Justin Glisson and Andy discusses Eastern Iowa Tractorcade with a long time participant.

    Midday Market Podcast- Justin McKinney Commstock- 5-19-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 6:17


    It's shaping up to be a much quieter week after the volatility we saw from the May WASDE report. However, the markets will still be watching for this week's storms to bring much-needed rain to the dry parts of the country. Riley Smith talks with Justin McKinney of Commstock Investments.

    Weekend Ag Matters- May 16th, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 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 visits with Tanner Beymer of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Mark Magnuson talks about Farmers Fueling the Future with Matt Herman of the Iowa Soybean Association, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 5-16-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 3:42


    After having a hot start to the week, soybean prices ended this week lower along with every other major grain. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    IAM Podcast 05-16-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Riley Smith is joined by the state climatologist for Iowa Dr. Justin Glisan, Dustin wraps up his conversation with Senator Joni Ernst, and Riley gets the latest export sales report from Greg McBride of Allendale.

    Opening Market Podcast- Matt Bennett AgMarketNet- 5-16-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 6:24


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

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 5-15-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 3:59


    Soybeans bounced back from this week's rally and finished down double digits. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures.

    Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg TFM- 5-15-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 5:35


    John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson in today's midday market podcast.

    IAM Podcast 05-15-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Riley Smith is joined by Annette Hacker with Food Bank of Iowa to discuss the recent food insecurity study from Feeding America, Dustin continues the conversation with Senator Joni Ernst, and Andy learns more about the N-Fact program in the latest segment of Pods of Potential.

    Opening Market Podcast- Joe Camp Commstock- 5-15-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 7:48


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

    IAM Podcast 05-14-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Dustin talks about E15 with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, Riley brings us our weekly agronomy update with Southwest Iowa Beck's Agronomist Nate Meyer, and Andy has more from the latest edition of Pods of Potential.

    Midday Market Podcast- Cory Bratland AgMarketNet- 5-14-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 7:14


    Cory Bratland of AgMarket.net joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.

    Opening Market Podcast- Jim McCormick AgMarketNet- 5-14-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 7:03


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

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 5-13-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 4:15


    The markets were still reacting to the May WASDE report today. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    IAM Podcast 05-13-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Riley Smith is joined by Robin Schmahl of AgMarket.net to breakdown the May WASDE report, Dustin is joined by Amanda DeJong of Pivot Bio, and Andy speaks with Terry Hoenig of Merit Auctions.

    Midday Market Podcast- Bryan Doherty TFM- 5-13-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 6:22


    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- 5-12-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 5:28


    The May WASDE report was great for the soybean prices. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    Midday Market Podcast- Justin McKinney- 5-12-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 6:11


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

    IAM Podcast 05-12-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Dustin is joined by Elizabeth Burns-Thompson of the Modern Ag Alliance to learn about last minute efforts for the pesticide labeling law, Andy speaks to southeast Iowa Beck's agronomist Greg Shepherd about soybean plant populations, and Russ is joined by Alyssa Preston of Iowa Corn.

    Opening Market Podcast- Greg McBride Allendale- 5-12-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 7:46


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

    Weekend Ag Matters- May 10th, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 26:20


    In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with Greg McBride of Allendale for the latest export sales numbers, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by Senator Joni Ernst, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.

    IAM Podcast 05-09-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Dustin provides remarks from USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins in Washington D.C., Andy brings us a portion of the latest episode of Pods of Potential, and Riley has export sales and a WASDE report preview with Greg McBride of Allendale.

    Opening Market Podcast- Matt Bennett AgMarketNet- 5-9-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 6:50


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

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 5-8-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 4:12


    The markets closed mixed today following this morning's trade deal with the UK. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures.

    Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg- 5-8-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 5:49


    John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson in today's midday market podcast.

    IAM Podcast 05-08-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Dustin continues his coverage of Washington Watch as he visits with Iowa 3rd District Congressman Zach Nunn, Riley talks about a potential new soybean cyst nematode management tool with Iowa State University Professor Thomas Baum, and Andy gets a planting update from Beck's Agronomist Greg Shepherd.

    IAM Podcast 05-07-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Riley has the latest South America update with Greg McBride of Allendale, Mark visits with Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley about the push for E15, and Dustin continues his coverage of Washington Watch with National Pork Producers Council President Duane Stateler.

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