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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 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 2,436 EPISODES


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    Midday Market Podcast- Amanda Brill TFM- 9-30-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 4:40


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

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    IAM Podcast 09-30-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Dustin continues the conversation with Rob Clayton of Nutrien Ag Solutions, Andy talks with Beck's Hybrids agronomist Lee Koenigsfeld, and Mark learns more about the latest offerings from Farmers Business Network with Charles Baron.

    Opening Market Podcast- Joe Camp Commstock- 9-30-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 7:32


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

    Midday Market Podcast- Justin McKinney- 9-29-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 4:46


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

    IAM Podcast 09-29-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Dustin speaks with Rob Clayton of Nutrien Ag Solutions about global tensions in agriculture, Andy talks to Iowa farmer, Jim O'Connell, in a segment from Pods of Potential, and Mark learns about the latest offerings from Farmers Business Network with Charles Baron.

    Opening Market Podcast- Greg McBride Allendale- 9-29-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 7:46


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

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 9-26-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 4:49


    The markets are mixed after a very interesting week in global trade news. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures.

    Weekend Ag Matters 9-27-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 26:20


    IAM Podcast 09-26-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Andy is joined for Featured Conversation with Beck's Hybrids' agronomist Lee Koenigsfeld, Riley has the latest export sales numbers from Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin wraps up his conversation with Mark Storr of BASF.

    IAM Podcast 09-25-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Mark has some comments from Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly conference call, Riley has a featured conversation on end-of-season preparations with Travis Ralfs of Valent, and Dustin wraps up his conversation with Mark Storr of BASF.

    IAM Podcast 09-24-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Mark has a featured conversation with Eric Bartels of Beck's Hybrids, Dustin talks with Mark Storr of BASF for an agronomic update as we head into harvest, and Riley talks about ag carbon markets with Lisa Kubik of Agoro Carbon.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 9-23-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 6:43


    Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    IAM Podcast 09-23-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Dustin continues his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naif, Riley talks about Storen corn herbicide with Matt Geiger of Syngenta, and Dustin also visits with Dr. Ashley Johnson of the National Pork Producers Council about the MAHA report.

    IAM Podcast 09-22-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Mark wraps up his discussion on the swine disease PEDv with the National Pork Board, Riley talks about the increasing presence of food insecurity with Anette Hacker of the Food Bank of Iowa, and Dustin chats with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig about harvest safety.

    Weekend Ag Matters- September 20th, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 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 discusses the swine disease PEDv with Dr. Eric Neumann and Dr. Marisa Rotolo of the National Pork Board, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.

    IAM Podcast 09-19-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Andy has a featured conversation with Jay Christie of Growmark about diesel prices, Mark learns more from the National Pork Board about the PEDv task force, and Dustin gets an HPAI update from Secretary Naig.

    IAM Podcast 09-18-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Mark speaks with Choose Iowa butchery innovation grant recipient Tucker Maxwell, Dustin is joined by Dr. Ashley Johnson of the NPPC to discuss the MAHA report, and Andy speaks with Jim Koch at the National Cattle Congress.

    IAM Podcast 09-17-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Mark discusses the swine disease PEDv with the National Pork Board, Riley discusses late season crop conditions and what to do for next year with Lynn Hurley of Valent, and Dustin talks with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig about his recent trade trip to India.

    IAM Podcast 09-16-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 37:59


    In today's show Mark is joined by Mitch Heisler of Wyffels Hybrids, Riley talks about tassel wrap Jeff Sernett of Dekalb, and Dustin focuses on the importance of National Farm Safety Week and carrying it forward all year.

    Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg- 9-16-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 5:08


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

    IAM Podcast 09-15-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Andy continues the conversation with the team at Landus, Riley gets a southwest Iowa agronomy update from Beck's Hybrids agronomist Nate Meyer, and Mark learns about precision ag upgrades for planters with Clint Chaffer of John Deere.

    Weekend Ag Matters- September 13th, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 26:20


    In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with Annette Hacker of the Food Bank of Iowa, Dustin Hoffmann presents Andy Petersen's conversation with Craig Mouchka and Blake Hoover of Landus, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.

    IAM Podcast 09-12-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Riley gets an agronomy update from LG Seeds agronomist Dustin Bowling, Mark learns about GHX integration at Golden Harvest, and Riley has the latest export sales numbers with Greg McBride of Allendale.

    Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg- 9-11-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 4:54


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

    IAM Podcast 09-11-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Riley gets an agronomy update from Agrigold agronomist Steve Schany, Mark learns more from Nate Kramer of John Deere about the latest combine technology, and Andy speaks with the team at Landus.

    Midday Market Podcast- Jason Meyer- 9-10-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 3:40


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

    IAM Podcast 09-10-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Riley speaks with Feeding America about the partnership with NAFB and Hunger Action Month, Mark talks with Nate Kramer of John Deere about the latest combine technology, and Andy brings us a portion of the latest episode of Pods of Potential.

    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.

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