Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network

08/04/2025

In today's episode of AMPM, brought to you by the Iowa Soybean Association and the soybean checkoff: Mark is joined by Evan Brehm of the Iowa Soybean Association and Linn County farmer Jim O'Connell. Kaden Sweeney of AgMarket.Net has our closing market summary.

In today's episode of Ag Matters PM, brought to you by the Iowa Soybean Association and the soybean checkoff: Mark is joined by Evan Brehm of the Iowa Soybea...

08/04/2025

STORY: Farmers and custom applicators are finding that using a mix of equipment is key to keeping up with the demands of modern crop management. Brandon Fonken, a farmer from Carroll and manager of a custom spraying business, discusses the sprayer equipment he uses at his operations and the future of spraying technology.

Farmers and custom applicators are finding that using a mix of equipment is key to keeping up with the demands of modern crop management. For operations across Iowa, combining Hagie’s front-mounted boom sprayers with John Deere machines outfitted with See & Spray Ultimate technology is proving to ...

08/04/2025

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

08/04/2025

In today’s show Mark learns more about Opello insecticide from Kevin Langdon of Syngenta, Riley has the latest weather update with the state climatologist for Iowa, Dr. Justin Glisan, and Andy learns about upcoming sales from George Callen of Merit Auctions.

08/04/2025

STORY: When it comes to raising pigs, giving them plenty of space can be an effective method of promoting herd health. Ron Mardesen, owner of A-Frame Acres and a Rancher for Niman Ranch , discusses how he raises his pigs to fit the Niman Ranch standards.

When it comes to raising pigs, giving them plenty of space can be an effective method of promoting herd health. If you can keep your pigs happy and healthy, you’ll end up with an even better product. That’s the goal of A-Frame Acres down in southwest Iowa, where farmer Ron Mardesen raises pigs t...

08/04/2025

STORY: The best way to manage in-season nutrition is by letting your crops tell you what they need. Ryan Steffensen, a branch manager with Helena Agri-Enterprises in Guthrie Center and Adair, Iowa, discusses the importance of tissue sampling and Helena products that deliver late-season nitrogen to crops.

The best way to manage in-season nutrition is by letting your crops tell you what they need. This is done through tissue sampling which will provide a checklist of the nutrients your crops are lacking.

08/04/2025

STORY: The much-anticipated recommendations from the Make America Healthy Commission will be released soon. Zippy Duvall, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation discusses the importance of farmer input to the MAHA Commission.

The much-anticipated recommendations from the Make America Healthy Commission will be released soon. In this week’s commentary, American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said the commission must seek farmers’ input.

08/01/2025

In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with the state climatologist for Iowa, Dr. Justin Glisan, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by Kevin Marshall of Hagie, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.

08/01/2025

STORY: Hunger remains a persistent challenge across the country, affecting people of all backgrounds, incomes, and communities. Eric Hodel, CEO of Midwest Food Bank, discusses their "Farm it Forward" Program that allows farmers to be a part of the solution to end hunger.

Hunger remains a persistent challenge across the country, affecting people of all backgrounds, incomes, and communities. It’s a crisis that cuts across urban and rural lines alike, with food pantries and assistance programs struggling to keep up as demand grows. More organizations are stepping up ...

08/01/2025

Lori Carter of Commstock joins Mark Magnuson in today’s midday market podcast.

08/01/2025

In today’s show Mark presents a featured conversation with Ryan Steffensen of Helena Ag, Riley has the latest export sales report from Greg McBride of Allendale, and Andy discusses southern rust pressure in Iowa with Dan Bjorkland of Landus.

08/01/2025

STORY: The Midwest heat dome is finally broken, and temperatures are now much more pleasant. The heat dome didn’t leave quietly, though, as it caused a derecho to form and tear across much of the Upper Midwest. Dr. Justin Glisan, climatologist for the state of Iowa, discusses the recent derecho as well as derecho patterns.

The Midwest heat dome is finally broken, and temperatures are now much more pleasant. The heat dome didn’t leave quietly, though, as it caused a derecho to form and tear across much of the Upper Midwest. Dr. Justin Glisan, state climatologist for Iowa, said a “ring of fire” weather configurati...