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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 12, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Weekend Ag Matters

    IAM Podcast 8-12-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 36:27


    In today's show, Mark visits with Mike Witt of Wyffels Hybrids, Riley learns about SkyScout crop scouting technology with Dan Bjorklund of Landus Cooperative, and Dustin talks with new U.S. Grains & Bio Products Chair Jay Reiners.

    IAM Podcast 8-11-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 37:33


    In today's show, Mark has another clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, Riley talks about driving calf value with Chris Thomsen of Merck Animal Health, and Dustin discusses succession planning with Mike Downey of UnCommon Farms.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 8-7-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 5:21


    Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group to wrap up another week of ag trade. 

    IAM Podcast 8-7-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 36:05


    In today's show, Thierry visits with Pioneer Field Agronomist Michael Fosdick about this year's disease pressure compared to last year's, Riley has the latest export sales report with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin wraps up his conversation with Ag & Business Legal Strategies Associate Attorney Austin Peiffer.

    Weekend Ag Matters 8-7-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 26:19


    IAM Podcast 8-6-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 36:24


    In today's show, Mark tunes in to Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley continues his featured conversation with Landus Cooperative Technical Agronomist Dan Bjorklund, and Dustin talks with Ag & Business Legal Strategies Associate Attorney Austin Peiffer.

    IAM Podcast 8-5-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 35:12


    In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation with Grant Harms of Corteva Agriscience, Riley has a featured conversation with Landus Cooperative Technical Agronomist Dan Bjorklund, and Dustin finishes his chat on Xarvio digital farming solutions with Kyle King of BASF.

    IAM Podcast 8-4-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 36:12


    In today's show, Mark has the first part of his conversation with Grant Harms of Corteva Agriscience, Riley talks with Clean Fuels Alliance Director of Public Affairs Paul Winters, and Dustin visits with Ag & Business Legal Strategies Associate Attorney Austin Peiffer.

    Midday Market Podcast- Justin McKinney- 8-3-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 6:11


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

    Weekend Ag Matters- August 1st, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 26:20


    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 talks with Ryan Schnoes of NEXTA Bioloficals, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.

    IAM Podcast 7-31-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 34:55


    In today's show, Mark visits with Ryan Schnoes of NEXTA Biologicals, Riley has the weekly export sales report with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin wraps up his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.

    IAM Podcast 7-30-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 35:50


    In today's show, Riley has his biweekly grain marketing update with Micheal Weidner of Landus Cooperative, and Dustin continues his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, and we talk about some of our 2026 Heart of the County Fair Award winners.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 7-30-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 6:29


    Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    Opening Market Podcast 7-30-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 11:12


    Dustin talks with Joe Camp of Commstock Investments to get the latest on the grains, livestock, and this week's Fed meeting. 

    IAM Podcast 7-29-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 36:04


    In today's show, Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley visits with Food Bank of Iowa CEO Tami Nielsen about the latest Map the Meal Gap study, and Dustin starts off his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.

    IAM Podcast 7-27-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 38:00


    In today's show, Mark hears from a session at the Iowa Farm Bureau Economic Summit with Robert Lighthizer, Riley has the weekly export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin talks about Southern Rust with Gail Stratman of FMC.

    IAM Podcast 7-24-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 36:29


    In today's show, Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley discusses Prop 12 with Iowa Pork Producers Association President Dean Frazer, and Dustin hears from R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard.

    Weekend Ag Matters- July 25th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 26:20


    In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with Dan Bjorklund of Landus Cooperative, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by Shelbi Nederhoff of Nutrien Financial, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 7-23-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 4:55


    More news of missile strikes is keeping the already volatile weather market even more rocky. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group. 

    IAM Podcast 7-23-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 35:57


    In today's show, Mark visits with Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson, Riley discusses the latest crop conditions with Landus Cooperative technical agronomist Dan Bjorklund, and we listen in to a segment from the Markets in Motion panel at this year's NAFB Summer Showcase.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 7-20-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 5:52


    Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group. 

    IAM Podcast 7-20-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 35:25


    In today's show, Mark has a clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, Riley learns about the RuralSTAMINA project with Dr. Peter Dorhout of Iowa State University, and Dustin visits with Shelbi Nederhoff of Nutrien Financial.

    Weekend Ag Matters 7-18-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2026 26:20


    IAM Podcast 7-17-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 36:26


    In today's show, Mark has a clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, Riley has the weekly export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin goes over the new USDA SPUR Program with USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 7-16-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 4:52


    Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group to recap another day in the ag marketplace. 

    IAM Podcast 7-16-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 36:29


    In today's show, Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley has a grain marketing update with Michael Weidner of Landus Cooperative, and we learn about USDA's scientific research priorities in a segment from Rod Bain of USDA Radio.

    IAM Podcast 7-15-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 36:27


    In today's show, Mark has another clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, Riley talks with Brent Hershey of Hershey Ag about his switch to Prop 12 compliance, and Dustin visits with National Corn Growers Association Vice President of Public Policy Lesly McNitt.

    IAM Podcast 7-14-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 36:20


    In today's show, Mark has a clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, Riley gets a different perspective on Prop 12 with Brent Hershey of Hershey Ag, and Dustin visits with ag economist Frayne Olson about how wars are affecting the markets.

    IAM Podcast 7-13-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 36:13


    In today's show, Mark discusses the Meat Demand Monitor with Kansas State University Professor Glynn Tonsor, Riley goes over the July WASDE report with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin visits with Marii Tejada of the U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council.

    Weekend Ag Matters- July 11th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 26:20


    In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann visits with Iowa Farmers Union President Aaron Lehman, Mark Magnuson talks with Kansas State University Ag Economics Professor Glynn Tonsor, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.

    IAM Podcast 7-9-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 35:59


    In today's show, Mark brings us information on foreign food aid from Senate Ag Committee Chair John Boozman, Riley has a featured agronomy update with Landus Cooperative technical agronomist Dan Bjorklund, and we talk more about this year's new foods at the Iowa State Fair.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 7-8-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 5:32


    Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group to recap another busy trading day.

    IAM Podcast 7-8-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 35:45


    In today's show, Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley has the latest South America update with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin visits with Iowa Farmers Union President Aaron Lehman.

    IAM Podcast 7-6-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 36:30


    In today's show, Mark talks with Joe Vaillancourt of Winfield United at a recent field day, Riley learns about a new vaccine device with Dr. Abbie Redalen of Merck, and Dustin visits with House Ag Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig.

    Weekend Ag Matters- July 4th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 26:20


    In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Mark Magnuson speaks with Tyler Steinkamp of Winfield United, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.

    Weekend Ag Matters- June 27th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 26:20


    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 talks with Matt Jungmann of Farm Progress for a pre-show update, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 6-26-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 6:35


    Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group to wrap up another week in the ag marketplace. 

    IAM Podcast 6-26-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 35:58


    In today's show, Mark talks with Dr. Darrell Peel of Oklahoma State University about how producers are feeding cattle to higher finishing weights, Riley has the latest U.S. export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin wraps up his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.

    IAM Podcast 6-25-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 36:06


    In today's show, Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley visits with National Pork Producers Council Director of Animal Health Dr. Anna Forseth, and Dustin continues his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 6-24-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 6:31


    Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group for a check of the closing markets.

    IAM Podcast 6-24-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 36:44


    In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation with Farm Progress Director of Events Matt Jungmann about this year's show, Riley has the latest South America update with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin continues his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.

    Opening Market Podcast - Jim McCormicK AgMarketNet 6-24-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 9:00


    IAM Podcast 6-22-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 36:27


    In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation with Dr. Brad Lawrence of NOVUS, Riley gets a grain marketing update from Michael Weidner of Landus Cooperative, and we introduce you to our 2026 intern.

    i am novus brad lawrence
    Weekend Ag Matters 6-20-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 26:19


    IAM Podcast 6-16-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 36:17


    In today's show, Mark continues the conversation on herd health strategies with the National Pork Board, Riley visits with National Pork Producers Council President-Elect Pat Hord, and Dustin talks with the USDA about the preservation of George Washington's prized cherries.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 6-15-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 6:36


    News of peace talks may finally bring an end to the Iran war, but the markets didn't react too much to the headlines. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group. 

    IAM Podcast 6-15-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 36:18


    In today's show, Mark discusses herd health strategies with the National Pork Board, Riley talks about swine industry economics with Chris Ford of Farm Credit Services of America, and we discuss the latest details over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and peace talks with Iran.

    IAM Podcast 6-12-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 36:19


    In today's show, Mark visits with National Pork Producers Council Director of Animal Health Dr. Anna Forseth, and Riley has an agronomy update with Landus Cooperative Technical Agronomist Dan Bjorkland, and special correspondent Russ Parker visits with Iowa Pork Producers Association President Dean Frazer.

    Weekend Ag Matters- June 13th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 26:21


    In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with Dan Bjorklund of Landus Cooperative, Dustin Hoffmann provides an update on New World Screwworm in the United States, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.

    IAM Podcast 6-10-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 36:11


    In today's show, Dustin talks about New World Screwworm with South Dakota State University Extension Veterinarian Dr. Russ Daly, Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, and Riley visits with Farmers for Free Trade Board Chairman Bob Hemesath about USMCA.

    IAM Podcast 6-9-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 36:09


    In today's show, Dustin gives us an update on New World Screwworm from USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, Mark tunes in as Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig discusses USMCA, and Riley talks about the MAHA initiative and ultra-processed foods with National Pork Producers Council Director of Food Policy Dr. Ashley Johnson.

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