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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


    • Oct 24, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 15m AVG DURATION
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    Latest episodes from Weekend Ag Matters

    IAM Podcast 10-24-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 35:41


    In today's show, Dustin wraps up his conversation on the Nutrien Ag Solutions Allan potash facility, I talk about President Trump's recent comments on the cattle industry with Iowa Cattlemen's Association CEO Bryan Whaley, and Andy has a featured conversation with Beck's Agronomist Lee Koenigsfeld.

    Weekend Ag Matters- October 25th, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 26:20


    In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with Bryan Whaley of the Iowa Cattlemen's Association, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by John Maman of Nutrien, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.

    IAM Podcast 10-23-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Mark talks to Eric Bartels, Northwest Iowa Beck's Agronomist, as well as Taylor Johnson in part of a conversation during our Beck's Harvest Videos. And Dustin continues his conversation in the mines of Saskatoon with Allan Potash General Manager Les Frehlich.

    Midday Market Podcast - Brandon Doherty TFM 10-23-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 4:55


    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 10-22-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 5:24


    Cattle producers are watching as beef prices continue to drop in reaction to Trump's beef import plan. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures.

    IAM Podcast 10-22-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Dustin talks with Les Frehlich at the Nutrien Ag Solutions Allan potash mine, Mark speaks with Tryston Beyrer of Mosaic about the Crop Nutrient Removal Calculator, and Riley gets the latest South America weather and crop update from Greg McBride of Allendale.

    Midday Market Podcast- Jason Meyer- 10-22-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 4:46


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

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 10-21-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 5:10


    Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    IAM Podcast 10-21-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Riley is joined by Mark Burns of CASE IH to learn about the newest additions to the Steiger line-up, Mark speaks with Tryston Beyrer of Mosaic about the Crop Nutrient Removal Calculator, and Riley presents a featured conversation with Ron Roling of AgriGold.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 10-20-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 5:57


    Trade talks are still dominating the grain markets, and the Argentinian beef import plan is rocking the livestock. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    IAM Podcast 10-20-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Riley continues his discussion with Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra, Andy speaks with Tama county farmer Tim Murty in a clip from our Beck's Hybrids Harvest Tour video series, and we discuss harvest progress.

    Weekend Ag Matters 10-18-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 26:19


    Opening Market Podcast - Greg McBride Allendale 10-17-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 8:22


    IAM Podcast 10-16-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 37:11


    In today's show Andy & Mark talk about the latest in Chinese trade situation, Mark talks to Mark Christianson about fall soil health in a featured conversation with Helena, and Dustin hears from Nutrien's Curtis Ferguson in the mines of Saskatoon.

    Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg- 10-16-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 4:23


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

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 10-15-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 5:42


    The markets are still flying blind amid a government shutdown. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures.

    Midday Market Podcast- Sam Trainor AgMarketNet- 10-15-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 6:22


    Ross Baldwin of AgMarket.net joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.

    IAM Podcast 10-14-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 36:03


    In today's show, Riley talks about export estimates with Greg McBride of Allendale, Andy discusses harvest decisions in a featured conversation with Beck's Agronomist Greg Shepherd, and Dustin talks with Curtis Ferguson of Nutrien about their responsibility to the environment.

    Midday Market Podcast- Brandon Doherty TFM- 10-14-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 6:08


    Riley Smith visits with Brandon Doherty of Total Farm Marketing.

    Opening Markt Podcast - Joe Camp Commstock Investments 10-14-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 7:22


    Midday Market Podcast- Justin McKinney- 10-13-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 5:13


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

    IAM Podcast 10-13-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 39:06


    In today's show Andy is joined by Becks Agronomist Greg Shepherd, Mark talks to Mark Christianson about fall soil health in a featured conversation with Helena, and Dustin hears from Nutrien's Zoe Belanger in the mines of Saskatoon.

    Weekend Ag Matters- October 11th, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 26:21


    In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann talks potash with Zoe Belanger of Nutrien Ag Solutions, Mark Magnuson visits with Farmers Business Network Co-Founder Charles Baron, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.

    IAM Podcast 10-10-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 38:00


    Iowa Ag Matters for Friday October 10th. In today's show Andy is joined by Becks Agronomist Greg Shepherd, Riley talks to Greg McBride of Allendale about exports without reports, and Dustin goes into the potash mines near Saskatoon to learn about what Potash is.

    Midday Market Podcast- Matt Bennett AgMarketNet- 10-10-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 7:34


    Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net joins Mark Magnuson for today's opening market podcast.

    IAM Podcast 10-09-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Riley learns about the Farmers for Free Trade Motorcade for trade, Andy brings us coverage of the Farm Forward webinar from Pioneer, and Riley speaks with Elizabeth Burns-Thompson of the Modern Ag Alliance.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 10-8-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 8:16


    The markets are still looking for headlines to trade amid this government shutdown. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    IAM Podcast 10-08-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Riley talks about new baler technology with Alex Burwager of New Holland, Mark has the opening comments from Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly press call, and we get an update on the conditions in South America from Greg McBride of Allendale.

    IAM Podcast 10-07-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Riley has a featured conversation with Southern Iowa LG Seeds Agronomist Bryant Luers, Dustin wraps up his conversation on R-CALF's USDA lawsuit with Kara Collins of the New Civil Liberties Alliance, and Mark visits with Iowa Meat Processors Association President Lucas Van Wyk.

    IAM Podcast 1-=06-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Riley has a featured conversation with Vince Restucci of Valent, Dustin has the first part of his conversation on R-CALF's lawsuit against the USDA with Kara Rollins of the New Civil Liberties Alliance, and we learn more about GSI's latest dryer technology.

    Weekend Ag Matters- October 4th, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 25:50


    In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with Greg McBride of Allendale, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by Nutrien Ag Solutions VP of North American Retail Rob Clayton, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.

    IAM Podcast 10-03-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Dustin has a featured conversation with Southwest Iowa Beck's agronomist Nate Meyer. Dustin continues his discussion with John Mammon of Nutrien Financial, and Andy brings us a segment from this morning's Pioneer Forward Thinking webinar on Southern Rust.

    Midday Market Podcast - Lori Carter Commstock Investments 10-3-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 3:52


    Midday Market Podcast- Bryan Doherty TFM- 10-2-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 6:01


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

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    IAM Podcast 10-02-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 38:00


    In today's show Dustin speaks to John Mamen of Nutrien Financial, we hear from Senator Grassley in his opening statement from his weekly ag conference call, and Riley is joined by Iowa State agronomy professor Fernando Miguez.

    IAM Podcast 10-01-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 38:00


    In today's show, Andy brings us a clip from the latest edition of Pods of Potential, Dustin continues his MAHA report discussion with National Pork Producers Council Director of Food Policy Dr. Ashley Johnson, and Riley goes over the final Grain Stocks report of the year with Greg McBride of Allendale.

    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.

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