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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


    • Sep 29, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    IAM Podcast 9-29-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 36:09


    In today's show, Riley talks about precision technology with Nate Greuel of Case IH, Dustin visits with USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce, and Mark brings us a clip from the latest episode of Pods of Potential.

    IAM Podcast 9-28-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 36:14


    In today's show, Riley has the latest U.S. export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, Dustin wraps up his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig and discusses the farm bill, and Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call.

    Midday Market Podcast- Justin McKinney Commstock- 9-28-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 5:41


    The markets are mostly red as we still have not heard any news from the U.S.-China trade meeeting. Riley Smith visits with Justin McKinney of Commstock Investments. 

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 9-25-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 5:54


    The grain markets were able to find some positive momentum to end the week despite a lack of news about the U.S.-China trade meeting. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group. 

    IAM Podcast 9-25-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 36:25


    In today's show, Riley talks biologicals with BW Fusion CEO Dean Williams, Dustin discusses the Choose Iowa program with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, and Mark talks more about the state of the cattle industry with two producers at last week's Iowa Cattlemen Association policy announcement.

    Weekend Ag Matters- September 26th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 26:21


    In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with BW Fusion CEO Dean Williams, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 9-24-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 7:16


    It was another mostly negative day in the markets as the ag industry waits to hear any news from the U.S.-China trade meeting. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group. 

    IAM Podcast 9-24-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 36:12


    In today's show, Riley learns about the U.S. Meat Export Federation's recent trip to Saudi Arabia, Dustin talks about water quality and fall nutrient applications with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, and Mark talks about the state of the cattle industry with two producers at last week's Iowa Cattlemen Association policy announcement.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 9-23-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 4:40


    The markets were mostly lower again today over fears of an uneventful trade meeting with China. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    IAM Podcast 9-23-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 36:07


    In today's show, Riley has the latest South America update with Greg McBride of Allendale, Dustin talks about harvest season and safety with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, and Mark brings us from more Iowa Cattlemen's Association CEO Bryan Whaley during last week's policy announcement.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 9-22-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 6:12


    The grain and livestock markets gave back some of the gains they saw on Monday. Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    IAM Podcast 9-22-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 36:06


    In today's show, Riley wraps up his conversation with Iowa Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Josh Turek, Dustin brings us more from Iowa State University President David Cook, and Mark hears from Iowa Cattlemen's Association CEO Bryan Whaley during last week's policy announcement.

    IAM Podcast 9-21-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 35:56


    In today's show, Riley visits with Iowa Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Josh Turek, Dustin talks with Iowa State University President David Cook, and Mark hears more from Iowa Cattlemen's Association President Craig Moss during last week's policy announcement.

    Weekend Ag Matters 9-19-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2026 25:50


    IAM Podcast 9-17-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 36:11


    In today's show, Riley talks with Cody Hornaday of Koch Agronomic Services about some of their latest products, Dustin continues his conversation with United Soybean Board Director Brent Rendel, and Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call.

    IAM Podcast 9-16-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 38:00


    In today's show, Riley talks with Josh Putman of BASF about their newest herbicide technology, Dustin visits with United Soybean Board Director Brent Rendel about their soybean quality study, and Mark wraps up his conversation with Greeneye Technology General Manager Keith Crow.

    IAM Podcast 9-15-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 35:58


    In today's show, Riley talks about the recent U.S. Meat Export Federation trip to Japan with Iowa cattle producer Don Swanson, Dustin visits with Guilherme Guiné of Solinftec, and Mark talks about SeedIQ with Jon Skinner of Beck's.

    IAM Podcast 9-14-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 36:34


    In today's show, Riley goes over the September WASDE report with Greg McBride of Allendale, Dustin visits with Guilherme Guiné of Solinftec, and Mark talks about SeedIQ with Jon Skinner of Beck's.

    Weekend Ag Matters- September 12th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2026 26:20


    Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann visits with members of the SCN Coalition, Mark Magnuson talks with Keith Crow of Greeneye Technology, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 9-11-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 8:11


    Riley Smith visits with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group on a busy report day from the USDA.

    IAM Podcast 9-11-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 37:44


    In today's show, Riley gets a soybean crop update from Steve Wilkens of BASF, Dustin talks about biologicals with Jeff Ellis of UPL, and Mark wraps up his conversation with Keith Crow of Greeneye Technology.

    IAM Podcast 9-10-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 36:03


    In today's show, Riley talks about the Farm Dog project with co-founder Easton Kuboushek, Dustin visits with Jackson Bock of John Deere about their new AI chat tool, and Mark talks about spot spraying technology with Keith Crow of Greeneye Technology.

    IAM Podcast 9-9-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 37:43


    In today's show, Riley has the latest South America update with Greg McBride of Allendale, Dustin visits with Adam Aberle of UPL Herbicides, and Mark wraps up his conversation with Austin Anderson of Helena.

    IAM Podcast 9-8-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 36:00


    In today's show, Riley visits with Wen Carter of AMVAC about Duro LQ insecticide, Dustin wraps up his conversation with members of the SCN Coalition, and Mark visits with Austin Anderson of Helena.

    Weekend Ag Matters- September 5th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 26:21


    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.

    Weekend Ag Matters 8-29-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 26:20


    IAM Podcast 8-28-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 36:21


    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.

    IAM Podcast 8-27-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 35:49


    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.

    IAM Podcast 8-26-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 36:11


    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.

    IAM Podcast 8-25-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 36:20


    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.

    IAM Podcast 8-24-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 36:31


    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.

    Weekend Ag Matters- August 22nd, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2026 26:20


    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.

    IAM Podcast 8-21-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 35:48


    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.

    IAM Podcast 8-20-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 36:20


    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. 

    IAM Podcast 8-19-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 36:05


    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.

    Weekend Ag Matters- August 15th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 26:20


    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.  

    Opening Market Podcast - Matt Bennett AgMarketNet 8-14-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 8:49


    Matt Bennett of AgMarket.Net joins Dustin to talk about Friday's opening bell. 

    Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 8-13-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 5:29


    Riley Smith reports from the Iowa State Fair and talks on the phone with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.

    IAM Podcast 8-13-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 36:21


    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.

    Opening Market Podcast - Eric Relph CommStock Investments 8-13-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 8:18


    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.

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