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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


    • Aug 5, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    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.

    Midday Market Podcast- Justin McKinney- 8-4-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 4:24


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

    IAM Podcast 08-04-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Mark learns more about Opello insecticide from Kevin Langdon of Syngenta, Riley has the latest weather update with the state climatologist for Iowa, Dr. Justin Glisan, and Andy learns about upcoming sales from George Callen of Merit Auctions.

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    Weekend Ag Matters- August 2nd, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 26:20


    In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with the state climatologist for Iowa, Dr. Justin Glisan, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by Kevin Marshall of Hagie, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.

    Midday Market Podcast- Lori Carter- 8-1-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 3:23


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

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    IAM Podcast 08-01-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Mark presents a featured conversation with Ryan Steffensen of Helena Ag, Riley has the latest export sales report from Greg McBride of Allendale, and Andy discusses southern rust pressure in Iowa with Dan Bjorkland of Landus.

    Midday Market Podcast- Bryan Doherty TFM- 7-31-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 5:05


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

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    IAM Podcast 07-31-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Mark presents a featured conversation with Ryan Steffensen of Helena Ag, Riley learns more about tassel wrap from Austin Schleich of Channel Seeds, and Andy discusses southern rust pressure in Iowa with Dan Bjorkland of Landus.  

    IAM Podcast 07-30-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 38:04


    In today's show, Mark talks about corn rootworm with Macy Marek of Pioneer, Andy brings us more from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, and Riley gets the latest South America update from Greg McBride of Allendale.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 7-29-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 4:20


    The markets are continuing to go lower as more rain falls across most of the Midwest. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures.

    Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg TFM- 7-29-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 5:34


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

    IAM Podcast 07-29-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Dustin talks current farmland values with Tom Schutter of Farmers National Company, Riley discusses tar spot pressure with Bryant Luers of LG Seed, and Mark learns about the new Forcivo fungicide from Mike Eiberger of Corteva.

    Midday Market Podcast- Justin McKinney- 7-28-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 5:08


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

    IAM Podcast 07-28-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Dustin is joined by Brandon Fonken a farmer from Jewell Iowa, to learn more about Hagie sprayers, Mark gets a northwest Iowa agronomy update from Eric Bartels of Beck's Hybrids, and Riley has the latest export sales news from Greg McBride of Allendale.

    Midday Market Podcast- Lori Carter- 7-25-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 3:42


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

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    IAM Podcast 07-25-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Dustin is joined by Brandon Fonken a farmer from Jewell Iowa, to learn more about Hagie sprayers, Mark gets a northwest Iowa agronomy update from Eric Bartels of Beck's Hybrids, and Andy presents a featured conversation from Growmark.

    Weekend Ag Matters 7-25-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 26:20


    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 7-24-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 4:27


    The markets stayed mostly quiet to end today. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    Midday Market Podcast- Amanda Brill TFM- 7-24-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 5:36


    Several news factors have the markets in a bit of a standoff. Riley Smith visits with Amanda Brill of Total Farm Marketing at midday.

    IAM Podcast 07-24-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Dustin finishes his conversation on sprayers with Kevin Marshall of Hagie Manufacturing, Andy brings us more from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, and Riley talks about proper grain storage with Randy Sheley of GSI.

    Opening Market Podcast - Eric Relph Commstock Investments 7-24-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 8:18


    IAM Podcast 07-23-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Dustin talks sprayers with Kevin Marshall of Hagie Manufacturing, Andy brings us more from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, and Riley gets an agronomic update in northwest Iowa with Lynn Hurley of Valent.

    Opening Market Podcast - Jim McCormick AgMarket.Net 7-23-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 7:56


    Midday Market Podcast- Brandon Doherty TFM- 7-22-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 4:23


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

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    IAM Podcast 07-22-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Dustin continues his conversation with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, Mark talks about disease pressure with Ron Geiss of Pioneer/Corteva, and Riley has an exciting announcement from the renewable energy industry with QORE CEO Jon Veldhouse.

    IAM Podcast 07-21-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Dustin is joined by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Andy talks with northeast Iowa Beck's Hybrids agronomist Lee Koenigsfeld, and Riley learns more about the partnership between Cargill and PepsiCo from Tai Ullmann of Cargill.

    Weekend Ag Matters- July 19th, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 26:20


    In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann has his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, Mark Magnuson talks with Mark Storr of BASF, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.

    Midday Market Podcast- Lori Carter- 7-18-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 3:35


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

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    IAM Podcast 07-18-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Dustin talks with Iowa Farmers Union President Aaron Lehman about concerns with budget cuts at the USDA, Andy has a segment from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, and Mark learns about a new biological seed treatment from Brad Van Kooten of Pioneer.

    Midday Market Podcast- Bryan Doherty TFM- 7-17-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 4:58


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

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    IAM Podcast 07-17-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Dustin is joined by Pat Hord of the NPPC, Mark continues the discussion with Mark Storr of BASF about fungicide and recent weather, and Riley speaks with Greg McBride of Allendale for the latest South America update.

    Opening Market Podcast- Eric Relph Commstock- 7-17-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 7:29


    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- 7-16-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 3:59


    The Indonesia trade deal helped the grain markets recover a bit today. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures.

    IAM Podcast 07-16-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Dustin is joined by Pat Hord of the NPPC, Mark continues the discussion with Mark Storr of BASF about fungicide and recent weather, and Riley speaks with Greg McBride of Allendale for the latest South America update.

    IAM Podcast 07-15-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Dustin wraps up his conversation with Shelbi Nederhoff of Nutrien Financial, Mark discusses fungicides with Mark Storr of BASF, and Riley talks with Great Outdoors Foundation CEO Hannah Inman.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 7-14-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 4:40


    The markets searched for relief today after being in an oversold position. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures.

    Midday Market Podcast- Justin McKinney- 7-14-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 4:39


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

    IAM Podcast 07-14-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Riley presents a featured conversation with Nate Meyer of Beck's Hybrids, Mark continues the discussion with Joe McClure of the Iowa Soybean Association, and Dustin speaks with Shelbi Nederhoff of Nutrien Financial.

    Weekend Ag Matters- July 12th, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 26:20


    In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with Patrick Visser, lab director at Farmers Edge in Grimes, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by Shelbi Nederhoff of Nutrien Financial, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.

    IAM Podcast 07-11-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Andy talks about the new marketing campaign at GROWMARK FS, Riley talks to Greg McBride about the Weekly Export Sales Report, and Mark goes Between the Pods and talks water quality with Joe McClure of the Iowa Soybean Association. 

    Midday Market Podcast- Lori Carter- 7-11-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 3:27


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

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    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 7-10-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 4:39


    A great U.S. export sales report helped the markets stabilize at the day's close. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg TFM- 7-10-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 7:54


    While the perfect weather is great for the crops, it's putting pressure on the grain prices. Riley Smith visits with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing.

    IAM 07-10-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 37:59


    In today's show, Dustin wraps up his conversation on the MAHA report with National Pork Producers Council Chief Legal Strategist Michael Formica, Andy talks about strip till bars with Iowa State University Extension Agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe, and Riley talks with Farmers Edge Lab Director Patrick Visser.

    Closing Market Podcast- Jason Meyer AgMarketNet- 7-9-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 2:53


    Jason Meyer of AgMarket.Net joins Riley Smith to run down the markets here in the middle of the week.

    IAM Podcast 07-09-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 38:00


    From the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network studios in Des Moines, I'm Dustin Hoffmann and welcome to Iowa Ag Matters for Wednesday, July 9th. In today's show we hear testimony from Growth Energy's Emily Skor at the EPA, Mark continues the discussion with Seth Kantz of the National Pork Board, and Riley brings us a South America ag update.

    Midday Market Podcast- Jason Meyer- 7-9-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 5:52


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

    Opening Market Podcast- Jim McCormick AgMarketNet- 7-9-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 8:00


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

    Managing For Success From One Life Phase To Another - Dr. Tom Earleywine | Purina Dairy Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 18:20


    Friend of the network Pam Jahnke, Mid-West Farm Report, visits with Dr. Tom Earleywine of Purina Dairy in the second episode of the Purina Dairy Podcast.

    IAM Podcast 07-08-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Dustin talks about the MAHA report with National Pork Producers Council Chief Legal Strategist Michael Formica, Andy talks about an upcoming field day with Iowa State University Extension Agronomist Rebecca Vittatoe, and Mark talks more about swine health with National Pork Board Member Seth Krantz.

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