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 today's show, Dustin visits with National Pork Producers Council Vice President Todd Marotz, Mark has an update on the New World Screwworm situation with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Associate Administrator Michael Schmoyer, and Riley has the latest South America update with Ben Breisch of Allendale.
We saw another classic "Turnaround Tuesday" in the ag markets today. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Dustin wraps up his conversation with Sigrid Johannes of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, and Riley learns about the latest beef trade news with U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom.
More news from President Trump's meeting with China President Xi Jinping had the markets sharply higher today. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Dustin talks with Sigrid Johannes of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Mark visits with Shayle Stewart of DTN, and we discuss the latest trade news updates with China.
In today's show, Dustin talks with Karen St. Germain of NASA about the organization's relationship with agriculture, Mark brings us another clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, and Riley has a check of the latest U.S. export sales with Ben Breisch of Allendale.
A lack of news from President Trump's trip to China has the markets negative again. Riley Smith visits with Lori Carter of Commstock Investments.
In today's show, we have comments on the House passage of year-round E15 from each of Iowa's representatives in Congress, and Mark brings us another clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential.
Agriculture has not come up so far in President Trump's meeting with China President Xin Jinping, which has the grain markets sharply lower at midday. Riley Smith visits with Amanda Brill of Total Farm Marketing.
Brandon Doherty of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.
In today's show, Dustin continues his conversation with USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey, Riley gets an update on the U.S. red meat sales for March from U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom, and Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann visits with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, Mark Magnuson goes over the fertilizer situation with USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.
In today's show, Dustin visits with Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor about year-round E15, Riley has the latest U.S. export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call.
In today's show, Dustin visits with USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey, Riley talks with Iowa Food System Coalition Executive Director Tommy Hexter about the Iowa Local Food Challenge, and special correspondent Russ Parker visits with Culver's co-founder Craig Culver.
Dustin Hoffmann talks with Growth Energy's CEO Emily Skor. They discuss next week's planned vote on a standalone, year-round E15 bill in the House. The finish line is so close in sight, and now is not the time to ease up on the gas pedal.
Initial peace talks with Iran put immense pressure on the crude oil markets, which had a ripple effect on the grains today. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Dustin wraps up his conversation with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst from his trip to Washington D.C., Riley has the latest South America update with Greg McBride of Allendale, and special correspondent Russ Parker visits with Amy Mendee of Iowa State University about their pathways program.
In today's show, Dustin talks about the House Farm Bill with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, Mark has a clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, and we have more from the recent Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship pseudorabies press conference.
Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Riley learns about the Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference, Dustin wraps up with House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson, and Mark has a clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential.
In today's show, Riley has the latest export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, Dustin visits with House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson, and Mark has a clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with Fred Hall of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by House Ag Committee Chairman GT Thompson, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.
In today's show, Riley talks about the impact of rising diesel costs on the Food Bank of Iowa, Dustin visits with United Soybean Board Director Pat Giberson, and we take a listen in to the rest of USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins's press conference on fertilizer from Washington Watch.
In today's show, Mark sits in on Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley has the latest South America update with Greg McBride of Allendale, and we take a listen in to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins's press conference on fertilizer from Washington Watch.
In today's show, Mark sits in on Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley visits with U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom, and Dustin discusses E15 with Renewable Fuels Association Director of Government Affairs Jared Mullendore.
In today's show, Mark learns more about a survey on consumer choices in relation to high food prices, Riley has the latest Canada-U.S. trade talks, and Dustin discusses soil sampling with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.
In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation with the National Pork Board about the National Swine Health Strategy, Riley has the latest U.S. export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin discusses E15 with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.
In Thursday's show, Mark continues his conversation with the National Pork Board about the National Swine Health Strategy, Riley visits with some of the attendees of the recent U.S. Red Meat Symposium in Mexico City, and Dustin discusses America 250 with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann visits with U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, Mark Magnuson chats with National Pork Board Vice President of Market Growth Jose de Jesus, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.
The opening of the Strait of Hormuz is great news for the ag industry. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark visits with National Pork Board Vice President of Market Growth Jose de Jesus, Riley has the latest U.S. export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin wraps up his conversation with U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins.
In today's show, Mark joins Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley talks with Fred Hall of Iowa State University Extension about the increase in consumer demand for whey protein, and Dustin sits down with U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins.
Rumors of another round of peace talks have the markets hopeful for an end to the Iran war. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
The markets seem to be a little more indifferent to President Trump's social media posts at this point. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures.
In today's show, Mark joins Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley has the latest South America update with Greg McBride of Allendale, and special correspondent Russ Parker visits with Wen Carter of AMVAC.
Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark joins in on Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley talks about replant decisions with Bill Backhaus of BASF, and special correspondent Russ Parker visits with Dallas Kime of Farm Credit Services of America.
In today's show, Mark visits with Choose Iowa grant recipient Jody Barrett, Riley learns about an upcoming ag tax program with Iowa State University Professor Kristine Tidgren, and special correspondent Russ Parker talks with Luke Rivir of UPL.
The markets have largely factored in the April WASDE report already. 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 Kristine Tidgren, a professor at Iowa State University, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by Nathan Kramer of John Deere, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.
Despite reports from the Trump administration, the war in Iran is continuing to escalate. Riley Smith talks about how this impacted the ag commodity markets with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark visits with David Shirbroun of Boehringer Ingelheim, Dustin talks with Sally Fliss of Nutrien, and Riley has the latest South America update with Greg McBride of Allendale.
The ag markets mostly settled down ahead of the three day weekend. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley visits with Ryan Schnoes of Pioneer, and special correspondent Russ Parker wraps up his conversation with Justin Moritz of BASF.
Kenan Layden of AgMarket.net joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.
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