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 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.
In today's show, Mark covers yesterday's Choose Iowa announcement from Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Riley talks with Madison Rugle of Corteva about Forcivo fungicide, and Dustin visits with Ron Calhoun of Nutrien.
John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson in today's midday market podcast.
The markets are prepared for a big day tomorrow with the Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Grain Stocks reports. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
Riley Smith visits with Justin McKinney of Commstock Investments.
In today's show, Mark visits with Cody Bills of Farmers Business Network, Riley talks with Trent Brisby of Pioneer about their new Fungicide Timing Solution, and Dustin discusses the USDA and downsizing buildings with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann visits with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, Mark Magnuson chats with Cody Bills of FBN, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.
In today's show, Mark has another clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, Riley has the latest U.S. export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin talks biofuels with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst.
The war in Iran is still the primary headline that is impacting the ag commodity prices. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
Brandon Doherty of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.
In today's show, Mark has a clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, Riley has the latest South America update with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin wraps up his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.
The ag markets are waiting to hear what all will be in President Trump's announcement on Friday. 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 visits with Iowa FFA President Chloe Zittergruen, and Dustin talks with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig about the continued battle for year-round E15.
Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark has another clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, Riley visits with Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra, and Dustin talks with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig about National Ag Day.
Justin McKinney of Commstock joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.
In today's show, Mark has a clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, Riley visits with Drake Robards of Corteva, and special correspondent Russ Parker wraps up his conversation with Keith Byerly of Mosaic.
Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Riley has the latest U.S. export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, Dustin sits down with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, and special correspondent Russ Parker visits with Keith Byerly of Mosaic.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with Brad Hammes of Helena, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by United States Senator Joni Ernst, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.
The war in Iran continues to impact the ag marketplace. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark joins Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly press call, Riley has the latest South America update with Greg McBride of Allendale, and special correspondent Russ Parker wraps up his conversation with Cory Nordhausen of AgDirect.
In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation with Jared Benson on Enlist E3 soybeans, Riley discusses early season weed management with Dalton Webster of Syngenta, and special correspondent Russ Parker visits with Cory Nordhausen of AgDirect.
In today's show, Mark visits with Jared Benson of Syngenta, Riley talks about Optimum series tractors with JE Cadle of CaseIH, and Dustin wraps up his conversation with U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter.
In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation with Aaron Herman of PTx, Riley talks with Bill Backhaus of BASF about the latest soybean technology, and Dustin Hofmann gets a soybean industry update with U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter.
In today's show, Mark visits with Tom Verseman of Bayer, Riley learns about a new biomanufacturing device from BioMADE, and special correspondent Russ Parker wraps up his conversation with Tony Jesina of Farm Credit Services of America.
In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation about the latest planting technology with Caleb Stuber of PTx, Riley discusses Farm Bill 2.0 with Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson, and Dustin visits with USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce.
In today's show, Mark talks about the latest planting technology with Caleb Stuber of PTx, Riley discusses the 2026 crop season with Brad Hammes of Helena, and Dustin visits with April Isaacson about the Celebration of Ag dinner coming up at the end of this month.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann visits with U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter, Mark Magnuson chats with Kevin Scholl of Syngenta, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.
In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation with Kevin Scholl of Syngenta, Riley has the latest U.S. export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin visits with Jake Walker of Nutrien.
The war in Iran is continuing to affect the ag marketplace. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.
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