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.
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.
There hasn't been too much news to move the corn and soybean markets today. Riley Smith talks with Justin McKinney of Commstock.
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.
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.
Lori Carter of Commstock joins Mark Magnuson in today's midday market podcast.
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.
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.
Cattle and grains all ended the day lower due to recent reports. Riley Smith learns more from Cory Bratland of AgMarket.Net.
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.
Jim McCormick of AgMarket.net joins Mark Magnuson for today's opening market podcast.
Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.
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.
Lori Carter of Commstock joins Mark Magnuson in today's midday market podcast.
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.
Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net joins Mark Magnuson for today's opening market podcast.
John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson in today's midday market podcast.
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.
Eric Relph of Commstock joins Mark Magnuson for today's opening market podcast.
The current planting progress numbers helped the grain markets finish higher today. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
Kenan Layden of AgMarket.net joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net joins Mark Magnuson for today's opening market podcast.
Soybeans bounced back from this week's rally and finished down double digits. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures.
John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson in today's midday market podcast.
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.
Joe Camp of Commstock joins Mark Magnuson for today's opening market podcast.
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.
Cory Bratland of AgMarket.net joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.
Jim McCormick of AgMarket.net joins Mark Magnuson for today's opening market podcast.
The markets were still reacting to the May WASDE report today. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
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.
Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.
The May WASDE report was great for the soybean prices. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
Justin McKinney of Commstock joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.
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.
Greg McBride of Allendale joins Mark Magnuson for today's opening market podcast.
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.
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.
Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net joins Mark Magnuson for today's opening market podcast.
The markets closed mixed today following this morning's trade deal with the UK. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures.
John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson in today's midday market podcast.
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.
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.