Ken Root and Mark Pearson Midwest Ag News and Features Fri, 19 May 2006 16:29:28 -14400 CC Podcast en-us yes Notable Interviews and Stories from The Big Show Notable Interviews and Stories from The Big Show Talk Radio http://www.whoradio.com/cc-common/podcast.html Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:30:32 -0400 Palle Pedersen and the Big Show guys talk soybean sudden death syndrom today...also, Lee Kline is in studio Palle Pedersen join Bob and Mark today http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Big%20Show%208-27-2010.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 55:00 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:25:35 -0400 Mark and Bob talk with Francis Thicke, Democrat for Sec of Ag in Iowa.. Bob and Mark talk with the Democrat running for ag Sec in Iowa http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Big%20Show%208-26.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 55:00 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:44:27 -0400 Bob and mark talk with Neil Harl--estate taxes. Also, preview of the upcoming Farm Progress Show Farm news, weather, markets http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Big%20Show%208-25.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 55:00 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:38:32 -0400 Mark is on the road today....Bob is joined by Bill Northey, Iowa Ag Sec--talk about egg recall. Big Show Burger trophy presentation...John Deere event next month in Waterloo. 1130-1pm weekdays on WHO Radio...Farm news, weather, and markets http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/The%20Big%20Show%208-24.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 55:00 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:34:22 -0400 Bob and Keith talk markets and crop yield outlook Bob talks Markets with Keith Gehling http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/profitwatch%208-23.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 5:01 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:58:04 -0400 Bob and Mark talk with Kurt Koester with AgriSource about markets and the latest crop report Bob talks Markets with Kurt Koester http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/profitwatch%208-16.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 5:40 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:39:18 -0400 The Farm Guys roll out the Big Show Burgers that will debut at the state fair...Bob is live at the Cattlemens Beef Quarters at the fairgrounds...also, Bob talks about the 4-H horse show.... The Big Show August 11th http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/TheBigShow811.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 45:00 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:23:37 -0400 Rhonda Renee joins Bob in Studio to talk "Thank a Farmer" at the upcoming state fair...also Bill Northey -Iowa Sec of Ag is in studio today along with the Soyfoods Council. The Big Show August 10th http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/TheBigShow810.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 45:00 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:04:27 -0400 Bob talks with Keith Gehling--AgriSource about the trends in the markets, and touches on the AgriSource yield estimates. Bob and Keith Gehling atlk markets http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/profitwatch%208-9.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 5:11 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:27:23 -0400 It's burger day! The guys talk about the new burgers at the Iowa Cattlemens Beef Quarters at the state fair...Senator Grassley joins them to talk ethanol tax incentives. The Big Show August 9th http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/TheBigShow809.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 45:00 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:53:12 -0400 Bob and Mark talk with Brian Waddingham from Iowa Cattlemens about beef promotions....Bob Dorr from the Blue Band join the guys after noon...talking about the Blue Band and the Iowa State Fair....Lee Kline is in today as well. The Big Show August 6th http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/TheBigShow806.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 45:00 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:24:57 -0400 The wheat market continues to drive corn and beans..Bob and Mark talk about Russia and the wheat situation with analysts from Allendale. The Krob company--Walker, Iowa, celebrates 100 years in business today on the Big Show. http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/TheBigShow805.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 45:02 the big show Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:02:14 -0400 Don Roose with US Commodities talks markets off the top today....Dr Elwynn Taylor from ISU talks weather, LaNina, and crop size in the last half hour. The Big Show August 4th http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/TheBigShow804.mp3 talkradio talkadio No 45:00 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:58:34 -0400 Jerry Gulke...the Gulke Group talks Russian wheat markets and the run-up in corn and beans....and a preview of the newest state fair food. http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/TheBigShow803.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 43:13 the big show Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:07:42 -0400 Grain Markets are wild...Doug Jackson talks markets in the first segment...Mike Duffy talks about CRP sign-up in the last segment today. Mark, Doug and Bob....the Big Show guys with todays show http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/TheBigShow802.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 47:06 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:13:13 -0400 Mark Pearson from Latham Seed celebration...Lee Kline is in studio and talks with Bob Quinn about Bob's recent trip to Ireland. http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/TheBigShow730.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 52:15 The Big Show Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:21:26 -0400 West Bend Iowa Pastry company is the July Renew Rural Iowa winner. Country Maid in West Bend http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/RR_Iowa_July_complete.mp3 talkradio talkadio No 9:39 renew rural iowa country maid Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:48:19 -0400 Renew Rural Iowa award winners---Country Maid featured today. Also a look at corn growing conditions in NE and SE Iowa The Big Show, July 29th http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/TheBigShow729.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 45:32 The Big Show, July 29 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:03:29 -0400 Bob on remote in Shelby County--on a cattle tour with the Shelby County Cattlemens association http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/TheBigShow728.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 47:32 The Big Show, July 28 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:28:44 -0400 Bob Quinn is on remote...Iowa Girls Athletic Union today--they won the pork office BBQ http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/TheBigShow727.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 43:39 The Big Show Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:41:36 -0400 Bob and Doug talk with the Rathbun Lake Protector award winner...also, Don Roose, US Commodities on Markets...and a preview of the upcoming Women in Ag conference http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/TheBigShow726.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 40:09 The Big Show Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:30:19 -0400 Bob Quinn talks with Emily Starr, owner of StarrMatica..June Renew Rural Iowa award winner Bob Quinn tells us about StarrMatica http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/RRIowa%20June%20for%20web.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 7:48 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 07:43:27 -0400 Precision Optical Group of Creston is the May Iowa Farm Bureau Renew Rural Iowa Award winner Precision Optical Group is the May Winner http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Renew%20Rural%20Iowa%20May.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 7:09 Tue, 11 May 2010 07:53:49 -0400 Bob interviews Tiefenthaler Meats, the April Renew Rural Iowa award winner. Bob talks with Tiefenthaler Meats http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/RRI%20April%20winners.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 8:10 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:46:52 -0400 Bob talks with Hagie Manufacturing...Iowa Farm Bureau Renew Rural Iowa award winners Renew Rural Iowa Award Winner for March http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Hagie%20podcast_1.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 8:27 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:35:50 -0500 Bob Quinn talks with Charles and Rex Argo about conservation prectices that earned them the "Rathbun Lake Protector" honor. Bob talks with Charles and Rex Argo http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Rathbun%20Lake%20Argo.mp3 talk radio talkradio No 5:12 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:26:02 -0500 Bob Talks with the February Iowa Farm Bureau Renew Rural Iowa Award winners MD Orthopaedics Feb Renew Rural Iowa winner http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/RRI%20Jan%20MD.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 12:30 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:22:42 -0500 Bob Quinn talks with owners of AgVision software in Ankeny, the January Renew Rural Iowa winners Bob talks with AgVision Software folks http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Renew%20Rural%20Iowa%20Complete.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 10:19 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:00:13 -0400 We know for sure that the breaded pork tenderloin at Goldies' in Prairie City is good. Judged this year's winner the man who makes them is also a winner. Hard working. Started a catering career at 15. DMACC Culinary Arts Graduate..Bob Quinn has the story. Goldie's Ice Cream Parlor in Prairie City http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Best%20Tenderloin%20Pod%20Cast.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 10:00 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:24:34 -0400 Bob Quinn talks with a 23 year old farm woman who stepped into a manure pit and almost drowned. Her gripping story might save your life or that of a loved one. Ran on WHO/WMT Big show on October 5, 2009 Dangers on the Farm http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Amanda%20Vittetoe%20for%20Big%20Show%2010-5_1.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 5:43 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:55:31 -0400 The Grape Harvest of 2009 in Iowa is beginning and Bob Quinn reports from Tassel Ridge Winery where they have a mechanical grape harvester. Bob Quinn stomps in this report http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Grape%20Harvest%20Tassel%20Ridge%209-09.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 5:30 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:22:08 -0400 A great farm family. Too modest to enjoy the salute but we gave it anyway! Bob Quinn and Ken Root on the Big Show. September winner http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Larsen%20GFN%20podcast.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 22:12 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:04:07 -0400 Bob Quinn talks with Jennifer Montgomery from Wine America about their promotional efforts. State Fair Feature http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Wine%20America%20Jennifer%20Montgomery.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 3:30 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:40:47 -0400 Bob Quinn talks with the Larson Family from Ellsworth June GFN broadcast http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Larson%20June%20GFN.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 20:44 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:50:10 -0400 The accomplished storyteller Lee Kline relates June Wedding stories with the color and grace of a fashion reporter. On the big Show 6-26 Lee Kline Commentary 6-26-09 http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Lee%20Kline%20Wedding%20Story%206-26-09.mp3 talk radio talk radiio No 6:00 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:50:44 -0400 Interview on Indirect Land Use and Ethanol Interview from Big how http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Indirect%20Land%20Use%20and%20Ethanol.mp3 Talkradio Talkradio No 7:35 Thu, 28 May 2009 14:20:25 -0400 Weird Ken mixes the pure sound of an old John Deere D model tractor with Polka? Yes, you won't believe it. Can you dance to this John Deere D and John Deere Polka http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/John%20Deere%20Plow%20and%20Polka.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 2:07 Tue, 19 May 2009 14:39:41 -0400 Climate change legislation is now moving through the US Congress. Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy, Mary Kay Thatcher, expresses the concerns her organization has rearding the bills. MK Thatcher addresses climate change legislation now before congress http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Farm%20Bureau%20Position%20on%20Climate%20Change%205-19.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 6:00 Wed, 13 May 2009 09:31:42 -0400 Iowa Livestock Producers have been supported by the Coalition for the past five years. Executive Director, Aaron Putze and President Craig Floss talk with Mark and Ken on the Big Show 5-12 Coalition to Support Iowa Farmers Work of Coalition to help Iowa livestock producers http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/CSIF%20five%20year%20anniversary%205-12-09.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 5:42 Thu, 07 May 2009 15:02:58 -0400 The Rathbun Lake Protector Award goes to Jim Carpenter and his sons, Doug and Dan. A family that is doing it right in cropping to save the soil and send clean water to Rathbun Lake. Carpenter Family Farm Family doing what's right to protect water supply lake in Iowa http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Carpenter%20Family%20Rathbun%20Protectors%205-09.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 9:00 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:56:39 -0400 Reduced funding for the cooperative extension service has required ISU to restructure the program. ISU VP for Extension and Outreach, Jack Payne, explained on the Big Show Iowa Extension to cut area and county directors http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Jack%20Payne%20ISU%20on%20Extension%20Restructuring%204-30-09.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 6:00 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:43:39 -0400 The value of Iowa farmland fell in the past six months as described by Troy Louagie with the Iowa Realtor's Land Institute. Interviewed on The Big Show 3-10-9-09 Realtor's Land Institute Spring 2009 http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Troy%20Louwagie%20Iowa%20Realtors%20Land%20Values%203-10-09.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 4:17 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:57:58 -0400 The first phase of the Administration's Rural Recovery Program was announced by Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack. He outlined the allocations for food, housing, rural infrastructure and beginning farmers. News Conference announcing 28 Billion to food and shelter http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Vilsack%20News%20Conf%203-9.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 26:00 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:22:37 -0500 Agriculture is integral to Iowa. No one expresses that better than the Dean of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University, Dean Wendy Wintersteen Dean Wendy Wintersteen, ISU Dean of Agriculture and Life Sciences http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Dean%20Wintersteen%20addressing%20legislature%20on%20ag%20issues.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 8:00 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:00:14 -0500 General Wesley Clark leads off a news conference for Growth Energy and introduces the new team that will work for ethanol producers in years ahead. Buis and Nussle now part of Ethanol Group http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Growth%20Energy%20New%20Staff%202-25.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 27:29 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:39:45 -0500 Mark and Bob talk with guests about their trials to determine if a new substance can control hog odors. WHO WMT Big Show 12-26-08 New Substance seems to do the trick http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Hog%20Odor%2012-26-08.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 7:00 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:32:48 -0500 Kirk Leeds, Executive Director of the Iowa Soybean Assn. spoke with Ken Root on the WHO-WMT Big Show about the Iowa perspectve of the ASA-USB Controversy. ASA USB Controversy 1-8-09 http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Kirk%20Leeds%201-8-09.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 6:30 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:40:56 -0500 Paul Hill is a turkey grower and chairman of the Iowa Turkey Federation. He is a part owner of West Liberty Foods, a major turkey processor. He spoke with WHO's Ken Root about the cooperative and an aside of his visit to the White House this holiday season. Paul Hill speaks about West Liberty Foods and Presidential visit http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Paul%20Hill%20Iowa%20Turkey%20Federation%20President%2012-08.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 11:45 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:28:13 -0500 Ken and Bob lead in to Kirk Leeds, ISA Executive Director explaining the conflict between ASA and USB. Big Show 12-11 Not usin the old bean http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Kirk%20Leeds%20ASA-USB%20Issue%2012-11.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 9:41 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:13:33 -0500 A living nativity in Anita, Iowa needs a donkey or a mule with a good mule skinner to step in as Joseph. As only a big show interview can go... Bill Russell Good Shepherd http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Cupcake%20the%20Mule%2012-8-08.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 6:00 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:47:39 -0500 Carol Bodensteiner grew up an Iowa Farm Girl. She became a communications professional and wrote a book about her childhood. In you you'll hear how wonderful and challenging life was in a time gone by. Interview by Ken Root on WHO Big Show Thanksgiving Day with additional segments. Reading by Carol Bodensteiner http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Carol%20Bodensteiner%20Growing%20Up%20Country%2011-27.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 26:31 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:56:34 -0500 Would you like to hear Mark Pearson at his best? Here he discusses Cow Flatulence, Brazilian Ethanol and Barn Cats with Ken Root who contradicts, cajoles and laughs Cow gas, brazilian ethanol and barn cats http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Cow%20flatulence%2C%20ethanol%20and%20barn%20cats.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 3:00 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:53:42 -0500 John Askew heads EPA Region Seven in Kansas City and talks with Mark and Ken about the prospect of taxing livestock that expel gas (and which ones don't?) EPA comments on Cow Tax http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Cow%20Tax%20%20John%20Askew%20EPA.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 6:07 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:37:53 -0500 The Indy Racing League is close to signing a multimillion dollar deal with Brazilian Ethanol. This spot was produced by US Ethanol Interests and aired in Indianapolis on November 26 US Producers fight back http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/AFF%20Race%20Spot%2011-26.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 1:00 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:33:10 -0500 Abe Sandquist is a manure broker (so is Mark Pearson) and talks about the value of the organic gold for crop production. Manure Trials http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/ISA%20ON%20Farm%20Net%2011-26.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 4:05 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:51:14 -0500 Bob Quinn interviews the WHO Wergin Good Farm Neighbor for November 08 November Winner http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Sandquist%20podcast_1.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 18:00 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:21:37 -0500 Senator Charles Grassley strongly disapproves of a race as American as the Indy 500 using Brazilian Ethanol Iowa Senator Charles Grassley on Indy Cars using brazilian ethanol http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Grassley%20Reacts%20to%20Brazilian%20Ethanol%2011-21.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 4:42 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:41:41 -0500 The Indy Racing League is close to signing a multimillion dollar deal with Brazilian Ethanol. Bob Quinn raises questions about the deal Terry Angstadt President of Commercial Divison http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/IRL%20Ethanol%20Response-Angstadt.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 4:40 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:33:01 -0500 Craig Floss, Executive Director of Iowa Corn Growers talks with Mark and Ken about IRL making agreement with Brazilian Government. Reaction by Craig Floss ICGA http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Brazilian%20Ethanol%20to%20power%20Indy%20Cars.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 6:34 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:10:17 -0500 Bob Quinn talks with ISU researcher Emily Heaton about miscanthus grass for ethanol production Bio-Mass research on a new ethanol crop http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Miscanthus%20production%2011-5.mp3 talkradio talkradio No 8:46 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:03:15 -0400 The first results are in on nitrogen values in corn stalks at harvest. Dr. Tracy Blackmer outlines test and results plus directs to website for details. Stalk tests on 2008 corn http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/N%20Stress%20Dr.%20Tracy%20Blackmer%2010-31.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 3:30 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:15:11 -0400 Dr. Tracy Blackmer from the Iowa Soybean Association On Farm Network talks about the2008 growing seasn and the effect of wet weather on nitrogen loss. WHO Big Show 10-20 Dr. Tracy Blackmer ISA On Farm Network Recommendations http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Dr.%20Tracy%20Blackmer%20on%20Fertilizer%20Application%2010-20-08.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 8:32 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:14:55 -0400 A delightful young lady is $24,000 richer now that the Machine Shed restaurant has purchased her winning 4-H Market gilt at the Iowa State Fair. big show interview http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Bay%20Boysen%204-H%20Market%20Hog%20Winner%209-26.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 4:00 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:43:50 -0400 Musical Group-The Porch Stompers-perform at the Des Moines Downtown Farmers Market. Good music Recorded Live at DSM Farmers Market http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Porch%20Stompers%209-08.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 4:05 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:14:16 -0400 Iowa Farmland rose again in the semi-annual report from Iowa Realtors Land Institute. Troy Louwagie, famous and honored realtor and spokesperson is guest on WHO-WMT Big Show 9-16-08 Troy Louwagie from Iowa Realtors on WHO Iowa Realtors Land Institute report on WHO http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Farm%20Land%20Values%20UP%209-08.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 6:28 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:58:50 -0400 Bob Quinn reports from Knoxville on Dan D Farms the winner of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award for September. September Winner http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Dennison%20Good%20Farm%20Neighbor%209-08.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 17:11 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:04:42 -0400 Good music jamming at Old Threshers awaits you as the Porch Monkeys play old time instruments with flair. Good listening. Music from Old Threshers Reunion http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Porch%20Monkeys%20Music.MP3 Talk Radio Talk radio No 3:12 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:31:42 -14400 Gary Vermeer built a wagon with a lift to dump corn in 1948. He has since built a world class company that continues to evolve and expand. Ken Root tells of the equipment and talks to the new generation of management. Vermeer Media Day http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Vermeer%20Media%20Day%208-18.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 10:00 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:51:40 -14400 Farm Families gather to receive the Century Farm Award at the Iowa State Fair. Sponsored by Iowa Farm Bureau and Presented by Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey. Ken Root tells the story. Iowa State Fair Presentation to Century Farms http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Century%20Farms%20Iowa%20State%20Fair.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 2:13 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:05:41 -14400 The latest on Emergency Grazing of CRP land. Jim Book of FSA talked with WHO's Ken Root 8-7 Jim Book Iowa Program Specialist http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Emergency%20Haying%20of%20CRP%20Land%208-7.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 4:10 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:32:45 -14400 Dean Wintersteen speaks about a number of issues with weather over the summer, and about the exciting future in the College of Agriculuture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University. Dean Wintersteen speaking with Chet about the future of Agriculture http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Dean%20Wendy%20Wintersteen.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 6:05 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:52:41 -14400 Windrush Farms has some of the best Boer Goats in the country. Vern and Susan share their knowledge and excitement for the breed. Visit with Vern and Susan Thorp http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Windrush%20Farms%20Boer%20Goats.mp3 talk radio talk rado No 16:00 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:55:55 -14400 The July Winners of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor are Justin, Tanner, Corrine and Laura Rowe. Iowa Livestock Producers Justin and Tanner Rowe http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Rowe%20GFN%20July%202008.mp3 Talk radio talk radio No 20:00 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:12:18 -14400 MediNotes is a great example of entrepreneurial spirit and adaptation of a business to fit the needs of clients and employees. Aired on WHO radio on July 17, 2008 Rural Development Program http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Medinotes%20RRI%20Winner%20July%202008.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 12:30 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:50:49 -14400 Chet Hollingshead and Ken Root spoke with Nathan Upah from Clutier Iowa in Tama County about his experiences as a Borlaug Scholar. Interview on WHO http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Nathan%20Upah%20big%20show%20interview.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 7:12 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:20:49 -14400 Gene and Ruth Bedwell are the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award winners for June Bob Talks with Gene and Ruth Bedwell of Warren County, winners of the June GFN award http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Bedwell%20GFN%20June.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 14:16 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:39:10 -14400 John Deere makes cotton pickers in Ankeny Iowa Bob Quinn road on their newest model Bob Quinn rides a monstor http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Cotton%20Picker%20John%20Deere.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 5:00 Fri, 16 May 2008 12:24:26 -14400 Senator Charles Grassley spoke strongly in favor of ethanol production and accused Grocers and Oil Interest of Distorting Facts Senator Speaks Out http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Senator%20Charles%20Grassley%20Ethanol%20Speech%205-15.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 36:09 Mon, 12 May 2008 13:25:57 -14400 Bob Quinn talks with the May Good Farm Neighbor award winners....Jipsen Farms near Lewis, Iowa Wergin Good Farm Neighbor winners for May http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Jipson%20Good%20Farm%20Neighbor_1.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 15:24 Bob Quinn broadcasting live in Ames at ISU interviews representatives from Vetlife Tue, 06 May 2008 10:18:20 -14400 Bob Quinn broadcasting live in Ames at ISU interviews representatives from Vetlife Bob Quinn Vetlife Interviews http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/quinn-vetlife.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 8:00 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:23:42 -14400 Bob Quinn visits with the Secor family....winner of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award April Good Farm Neighbor boradcast http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Secor%20Good%20Farm%20Neighbor%20April%2022%2008.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 18:35 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:22:36 -14400 Bob Quinn talks with the Hotger family on their century farm near Laurel Iowa April Good Farm Neighbor award http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Good%20Farm%20Neighbor%20Hotgers.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 12:24 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:21:39 -14400 Ken Root talks with Johnathan Welsch, reporter for the Wall Street Journal on his story about high prices forantique tractors WSJ Reporter on WHO-WMT Big Show http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Old%20Tractors%20High%20Prices%204-9.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 7:31 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:24:46 -18000 Ed Schafter, new USDA Secretary, talks live with Mark and Ken on issues ranging from CRP to Meat Inspection and listener's questions as well. 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Great story, great narrator. Enjoy! Clarence Hill's Story from 1950's http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/The%20Christmas%20Pony-Lee%20Kline%2012-21.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 5:25 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:15:29 -18000 The cattle industry may be coming back to Iowa. If so, what type of feedlot works best. Dr. Greg Brenneman, ISU Ag Engineering Specialist talked with Ken Root of the WHO-WMT Big Show Greg Brenneman ISU Ag engineer Recommendations of ISU Ag Engineer http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Building%20Cattle%20Feedlots%20in%20Iowa-Greg%20Brenneman%20ISU.mp3 Talk radio Talk radio No 9:30 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:22:32 -18000 Broadcast from Mitchell farm, Good Farm Neighbor winners for November Wergin Good Farm Neighbor November winners http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Nov%20GFN%20Podcast.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 17:27 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:22:43 -14400 Bob Quinn talks with the October Good Farm neighbors Scott and Rita Jack interview http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Oct%20Good%20Farm%20Neighbor%20Jack%27s.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 12:37 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:19:19 -14400 Lee Kline has been on WHO for 50 years and is still going strong. He provides a commentary each Friday on The Big Show at 12:50. This week: an Iowa Folk Song. 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