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 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.
The soybean and livestock markets are continuing to face headwinds this week. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Dustin wraps up his conversation with RJ Karney of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, Mark continues his conversation with National Pork Board Chief Veterinary Officer Dusty Oedekoven, and Riley talks about swine health with Dr. Lisa Becton of the Swine Health Information Center.
In today's show, Dustin wraps up his conversation with Department of the Interior Associate Deputy Secretary Karen Budd-Falen, Mark talks about getting younger consumers invested in pork with National Pork Board Vice President of Market Growth Jose de Jesus, and Riley goes over yesterday's USDA press conference for New World Screwworm.
In today's show, Dustin continues his conversation with Department of the Interior Associate Deputy Secretary Karen Budd-Falen, Mark has a clip from the June episode of Pods of Potential, and we hear from Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig during yesterday's bill signing at the Iowa Capitol.
In today's show, Dustin continues his conversation with Department of the Interior Associate Deputy Secretary Karen Budd-Falen, Riley has the latest U.S. export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Mark has a clip from the June episode of Pods of Potential.
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 has a clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.
In today's show, Dustin continues his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, Riley talks about the PCV2d virus with Dr. Jana Morgan of Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call.
In today's show, Dustin continues his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, Riley learns about the upcoming Midwest Meat Summit with Amos Johnson from the Practical Farmers of Iowa, and Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with Michael Weidner of Landus Cooperative, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.
It was red across the entire market screen to end the day today. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Dustin has part of his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, Riley talks grain marketing strategies with Michael Weidner of Landus, and Mark has a clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential.
In today's show, Dustin visits with National Pork Producers Council Vice President Todd Marotz, Mark has an update on the New World Screwworm situation with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Associate Administrator Michael Schmoyer, and Riley has the latest South America update with Ben Breisch of Allendale.
We saw another classic "Turnaround Tuesday" in the ag markets today. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Dustin wraps up his conversation with Sigrid Johannes of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, and Riley learns about the latest beef trade news with U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom.
More news from President Trump's meeting with China President Xi Jinping had the markets sharply higher today. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Dustin talks with Sigrid Johannes of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Mark visits with Shayle Stewart of DTN, and we discuss the latest trade news updates with China.
In today's show, Dustin talks with Karen St. Germain of NASA about the organization's relationship with agriculture, Mark brings us another clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, and Riley has a check of the latest U.S. export sales with Ben Breisch of Allendale.
A lack of news from President Trump's trip to China has the markets negative again. Riley Smith visits with Lori Carter of Commstock Investments.
In today's show, we have comments on the House passage of year-round E15 from each of Iowa's representatives in Congress, and Mark brings us another clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential.
Agriculture has not come up so far in President Trump's meeting with China President Xin Jinping, which has the grain markets sharply lower at midday. Riley Smith visits with Amanda Brill of Total Farm Marketing.
Brandon Doherty of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.
In today's show, Dustin continues his conversation with USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey, Riley gets an update on the U.S. red meat sales for March from U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom, and Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann visits with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, Mark Magnuson goes over the fertilizer situation with USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.
In today's show, Dustin visits with Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor about year-round E15, Riley has the latest U.S. export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call.
In today's show, Dustin visits with USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey, Riley talks with Iowa Food System Coalition Executive Director Tommy Hexter about the Iowa Local Food Challenge, and special correspondent Russ Parker visits with Culver's co-founder Craig Culver.
Dustin Hoffmann talks with Growth Energy's CEO Emily Skor. They discuss next week's planned vote on a standalone, year-round E15 bill in the House. The finish line is so close in sight, and now is not the time to ease up on the gas pedal.
Initial peace talks with Iran put immense pressure on the crude oil markets, which had a ripple effect on the grains today. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Dustin wraps up his conversation with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst from his trip to Washington D.C., Riley has the latest South America update with Greg McBride of Allendale, and special correspondent Russ Parker visits with Amy Mendee of Iowa State University about their pathways program.
In today's show, Dustin talks about the House Farm Bill with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, Mark has a clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential, and we have more from the recent Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship pseudorabies press conference.
Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Riley learns about the Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference, Dustin wraps up with House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson, and Mark has a clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential.
In today's show, Riley has the latest export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, Dustin visits with House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson, and Mark has a clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with Fred Hall of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by House Ag Committee Chairman GT Thompson, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.
In today's show, Riley talks about the impact of rising diesel costs on the Food Bank of Iowa, Dustin visits with United Soybean Board Director Pat Giberson, and we take a listen in to the rest of USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins's press conference on fertilizer from Washington Watch.
In today's show, Mark sits in on Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley has the latest South America update with Greg McBride of Allendale, and we take a listen in to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins's press conference on fertilizer from Washington Watch.
In today's show, Mark sits in on Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley visits with U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom, and Dustin discusses E15 with Renewable Fuels Association Director of Government Affairs Jared Mullendore.
In today's show, Mark learns more about a survey on consumer choices in relation to high food prices, Riley has the latest Canada-U.S. trade talks, and Dustin discusses soil sampling with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.
In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation with the National Pork Board about the National Swine Health Strategy, Riley has the latest U.S. export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin discusses E15 with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.
In Thursday's show, Mark continues his conversation with the National Pork Board about the National Swine Health Strategy, Riley visits with some of the attendees of the recent U.S. Red Meat Symposium in Mexico City, and Dustin discusses America 250 with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.
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.
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