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 Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with Michael Newland of the Propane Education and Research Council, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by Geoff Cooper of the Renewable Fuels Association, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.
In today's show, Riley has the latest U.S. export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, Dustin visits with Allison Jack of NewLeaf Symbiotics, and Mark previews the Farm Progress Show with director of events Matt Jungmann.
In today's show, Riley visits with Iowa Democratic Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Dave Muhlbauer, Dustin wraps up his conversation with Iowa Corn Growers Association President Mark Mueller, and Mark talks with United States Attorney General Todd Blanche.
In today's show, Riley has the latest South America update with Greg McBride of Allendale, Dustin continues his conversation with Iowa Corn Growers Association President Mark Mueller, and Mark talks with United States Attorney General Todd Blanche.
In today's show, Riley visits with Tim Van Hofwegen of Farm Credit Services of America, Dustin talks with Iowa Corn Growers Association President Mark Mueller, and Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call.
In today's show, Riley asks USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins if President Trump's ground beef imports will help rebuild the cattle herd, Dustin visits with National FFA CEO Scott Stump, and Mark talks with United States Attorney General Todd Blanche.
In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters, recorded at the Iowa State Fair: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann visits with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Mark Magnuson talks with United States Attorney General Todd Blanche, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.
In today's show, Riley talks with Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson about the latest issues impacting Iowa agriculture, Dustin wraps up his conversation with House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson about what's next for the farm bill, and Mark talks about the Iowa Food and Family Project with Lydia Zerby of the Iowa Soybean Association.
In today's show, Riley talks with Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson about the annual Cookout Contest, Dustin visits with House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson about what's next for the farm bill, and we talk about our time at the Iowa State Fair as the event enters its final weekend.
In today's show, Mark talks with Iowa Governor's Chairty Steer Show Reserve Champion Exhibitor Owen Kahl; Thierry visits with Taylor County Soil and Water Conservation District Project Coordinator Erin Ogle at yesterday's announcement from the Iowa State Fair; and Dustin sits down with Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley in the Iowa Ag Radio Broadcast Shed.
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.
Matt Bennett of AgMarket.Net joins Dustin to talk about Friday's opening bell.
Riley Smith reports from the Iowa State Fair and talks on the phone with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
In today's show, Mark wraps up his conversation with Mike Witt of Wyffels Hybrids, Riley has a breakdown of the August WASDE report with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin visits with Kelsey Timp, the outgoing Iowa Dairy Princess.
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.
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.
Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group to wrap up another week of ag trade.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Justin McKinney of Commstock joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.
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.
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.
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.
Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
Dustin talks with Joe Camp of Commstock Investments to get the latest on the grains, livestock, and this week's Fed meeting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
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.
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.
Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group to recap another day in the ag marketplace.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group to recap another busy trading day.
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.
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.
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.
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