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, 05 Sep 2008 17:45:19 -0400 A challenge meal from the Des Moines Down Town Farmers Market. Great Fun with Bill and Cindy Northey and Ken and Gail Root plus many friends. A meal from the market http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Farmers%20Market%20Dinner%20Northey-Root.MP3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 18:00 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 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:22:41 -14400 USDA Rural Development has assisted in numerous ways to increase Rural Development in Pochahantas County Chet Hollingshead's last story as The WHO radio Big show intern http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Pochahantas%20USDA%20Rural%20Development%20Story.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 7:30 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 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:41:35 -14400 The Butter Cow, a landmark exhibit at the Iowa State Fair, even has a song about her. Written and performed by Big Joe Kinzer. Humorous. Big Joe Kinser http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Buttercow%20Song.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 3:00 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:00:16 -14400 Beef...how to judge the best from the live animal to the carcass. Explained by USDA Grader and owner of Amend Packing in Des Moines. Ken Root shivers through a warm, cool reception in cooler at packing plant. Warren County Carcass Show Carcass Contest http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Amend%20Packing%20Warren%20Co%20Carcass%20Contest%208-7.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 8:25 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:12:09 -14400 Ron talks about issues with mink farming, and shows us a different side of Ag. that we do not think about on a regular bases. Ron is the owner of a second generation mink farm http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Ron%20Underwood-Mink%20Farm%20.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 4:57 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 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:26:30 -14400 Jim talks about his conservation efforts, no till farming, and youth in ag advocate. Jim speaks about conservation farming http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Jim%20Andrew%20Big%20Show%207-22.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 6:11 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, 04 Jul 2008 07:43:09 -14400 TransOva is a Siox Center Iowa Company started by Veterinarian David Faber and now a world leader in embryo transfer, semen sexing and cloning. Ken Root and Big Show feature the company as the winner of Farm Bureau Award. Feature Story on Embryo Transfer Company http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/TransOva%20Renew%20Rural%20Iowa%20Winner%20June%202008.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 18:00 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, 26 Jun 2008 16:20:28 -14400 Jerry spoke with Chet about the honor his parents Gene and Ruth received by being named the June Good farm neighbor, and about our mutual long time friend Chet Randolph Jerry spoke with Chet about growing up on their Clarke County Farm http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Bedwell%20Good%20farm%20neighbor-Chet%20Hollingshead%20interview.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 3:46 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:43:00 -14400 Colin Johnson who I have traveled to Denmark with discusses the future of American pork production in relevance to current issues with the industry. Colin Johnson compares U.S. Pork production to Eurpean production http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Colin%20Johnson%20Chet%20Interview_1.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 4:07 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:11:04 -14400 Dave Moody gives consumers and pork producers an overview of the challenges pork producers are working with at these times Chet talks with IPPA president on state of the pork industry http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Dave%20Moody%20with%20Chet%20on%20Pork%20Production_1.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 2:50 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 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:18:43 -14400 Chet Hollingshead interviews Crawford about this 1964 marvel. Unusual Tractor at WMT Tractorcade http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Wagner%20Tractor%20Gary%20Crawford%206-08.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 4:38 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:48:15 -14400 The Muscatine FFA chapter broke ground on a 3 million dollar learning center and farm where they can care for animals under supervision and with community support FFA Chapter plans $3 million learning and animal care center http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Muscatine%20FFA%20Dan%20Welk.mp3 Talk Radio talk Radio No 11:05 Fri, 23 May 2008 11:22:21 -14400 Commodity Analyst, John Roach, is in the Ukraine. He is observing the rebirth of a major agricultural area that may have major influence from the United States. Excellent interview comments. Agricultural Observations of an emerging country http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/John%20Roach%20in%20the%20Ukraine%205-23.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 5:30 Thu, 22 May 2008 15:31:56 -14400 Iowa Farm Bureau is urging a government energy policy that keeps ethanol as an integral part. President Craig Lang, Research Director Dave Miller and ISU Renewable fuels Resarcher Robert Brown talk with Ken Root on the Big Show. Ken Root talks with FB and ISU about ethanol http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Farm%20Bureau%20Energy%20Policy.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 12:20 Mon, 19 May 2008 14:05:19 -14400 The US Secretary of Agriculture, Ed Shafter, talked to WHO's Ken Root about his displeasure with the farm bill passed by both houses of Congress. Administration seems angry but beaten http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Secretary%20Shafer%20on%20Farm%20Bill%20Veto%205-16.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 6:00 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 14:45:37 -14400 What is the cost of planting corn in 2008 and what's the payback vs soybeans? Ken and Mark talk with Darryl McAlexander from Fremont County after a shaky start. Corn Promotion Board Chair Elect Cost of Planting Corn 2008 http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Corn%20Planting%20Darryl%20McAlexander%204-18.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 6:47 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 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:02:16 -14400 Mirenco is a start-up company that has a very promising technology to reduce fuel use. Ken Root interviews it's president and economic development leaders April 2008 Mirenco wins Economic Development Award http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Mirenco%20RRILA%20April%202008.mp3 Talk Radio Tarlk Radio No 18:35 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:09:08 -14400 Mitch Truebenbach is an organizer of a meeting to call attention to the serious economic problems facing pork producers. He spoke with Ken Root of The Big Show April 15 meeting Producers fear bankruptcy http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Crisis%20in%20the%20Swine%20Industry.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 3:48 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 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:34:07 -14400 China report Apr 4 - Grant Kimberly from Inchon Korea. Ken in China - Apr 4 http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/China%20Root%20and%20Grant%20Kimberly%204-4%20from%20Inchon%20Korea.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 120:00 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:33:27 -14400 China report Apr 3 pt 2 - Root and Heisdorffer. Ken in China - Apr 3 pt 2 http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Root%20and%20Heisdorffer%20for%204-3%20big%20Show.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 120:00 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:31:47 -14400 Cina report Apr 3 -- Color on Touring in Beijing area Ken in China - Apr 3 http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Ken%20Root%20Color%20on%20Touring%20in%20Beijing%20area%20for%204-3%20Big%20Show.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 120:00 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:30:15 -14400 Tuesday's audio report. Ken Root talks with Phil Laney of ASA Phil Laney of ASA http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/China%20Big%20Show%204-1%20Tuesday%20%20Root%20with%20Phil%20Laney%20of%20ASA.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 120:00 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:32:56 -14400 Ken talks with Bill Northey. Bill Northey http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/China%20Root%20Long%20Interview%20Big%20Show%203-31%20northey.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 120:00 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:25:22 -14400 Ken in China, Mon rpt 1, Bartering Bartering http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/China%20Root%20Bartering%203-31%2060.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 60:00 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:23:54 -14400 Ken in China, Mon rpt 2, Aquaculture Aquaculture http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/China%20Root%20Aquaculture%20Final%203-31%2060.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 60:00 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:22:16 -14400 Ken in China, Mon rpt 3, Roads Roads http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/China%203-31%20Root%20Roads%2060.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 60:00 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:09:23 -14400 Ken in China, Fri rpt 3. Ken talks about the landscape of the Pearl River basin, the wildlife, peaceful culture, fields, lack of farm machines and re-purposing of ag lands to urban uses despite the growing demand for food in that country. Rural and urban landscape http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/China%20Friiday%203-28%20pastoral%20China%20Root.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 100:00 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:07:32 -14400 Ken in China: Fri rpt 2. Leeds on biotech approval. Leeds on biotech approval. http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/China%20Friday%203-28%20Leeds%20on%20biotech%20approval.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 100:00 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:05:19 -14400 Ken in China, Fri rpt 1. By the numbers. By the Numbers http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/China%20Friday%203-28%20by%20the%20numbers%20Root.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 100:00 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:02:49 -14400 Ken Root in China Podcast. Here, Ken talks with AGP's Peter Mishek. Ken in China: Mishek rpt for Fri http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/China%20Big%20Show%20Friday%203-28%20Root%20and%20Peter%20Mishek%20AGP.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 100:00 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:35:06 -14400 Ken Root in China, Thursday Report 3 Thursday Report 3 http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Thursday%20Report%203%20Root%20China%20Trip.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 100:00 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:32:31 -14400 Ken's Thursday report 2, Renault on GMO Soybeans Ken's Thursday report 2, Renault on GMO Soybeans http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Root%20Thursday%20Report%202%20Renault%20on%20GMO%20Soybeans.MP3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 100:00 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:18:10 -14400 Ken with the sound of the Pearl River, describing his western-like hotel and meeting an ISU graduate who visits to adopt a child. Ken in China: Mar 27 http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/China%201%203-27.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 1:00 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:24:39 -14400 Ken in China with Curt Sindergard on the China Mission. Ken in China: Curt Sindergard http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Curt%20Sindergard%20full%20interview%20on%20China%20Mission_1.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 190:00 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:49:38 -14400 The value of Iowa farmland moved up again in the Iowa Realtors Land Institute survey. Ken Root Talks with Troy Louwagie on the Big Show Iowa Farmland Values Move Higher http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Iowa%20Land%20Value%20Troy%20Louwagie%203-08.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 3:00 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:50:25 -14400 Millstream Brewing is an indepentently owned microbrewery in the Amana Colonies of Iowa. The Big Show and Iowa Farm Bureau salute it's owners and employees..and it's products! Renew Rural Iowa Winner Economic Development Winner http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Millstream%20Brewing%20Company%203-08.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 17:51 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. USDA's New Leader talks to Mark and Ken http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Secretary%20Schafer%20on%20Big%20Show%203-3.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 12:00 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:24:57 -18000 Mark Pearson shows his versatility by reciting the moving Poem "Iowa In Winter"He also has free kittens if you want them. Golden Orator Free Kittens http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Winter%20In%20Iowa%20Mark%20Pearson%20Recussitation.mp3 Talk radio Talk Radio No 1:00 Such a guy! Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:44:15 -18000 Russell Jordan died this week at age 88. He and his wife exemplified the struggle of the 1980's in Agriculture. Ken Root Interview with documentary film maker and daughter Jeanne Jordan on Russell's meaning to her and his life. Jordan, Subject of documentary: Troublesome Creek, A Midwestern http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Russell%20Jordan%20Atlantic%20Iowa%202-22.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 10:45 Troublesome Creek Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:11:38 -18000 Iowa and National FFA Officers are guests of Mark and Ken on the Big Show. Impressive young people with vision for tomorrow. FFA Officers from Iowa Speak Up http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/FFA%20Week%202-18-08%20%20Big%20Show.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 1:00:0 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:46:24 -18000 An Oklahoma Wheat Grower, Don Schieber, describes the good and bad of wheat production and exports to Ken and Mark. Don Schieber on U.S. Wheat Issues http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Don%20Schieber%20Wheat%202-12 Talk radio Talk radio No 4:00 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:57:41 -18000 Hadar Mfg makes sporting goods in Humboldt, Iowa. A real example of good people working toward a common goal with uncommon effort. WHO and Farm Bureau Award http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Hadar%20Mfg%20RRI%20Leader%20Award%202-08.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 24:45 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:33:03 -18000 A young farmer takes on talk show host Steve Deace on WHO. Don't complain about farmers with your mouth full Steve! Interview by Steve Deace http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Chet%20Hollingshead%20on%20WHO%20Deace%20Show.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 29:00 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:22:00 -18000 The Des Moines Register scared consumers with a headline questioning the safety of beef from cattle that had been fed Grain that had been part of the ethanol production process (DDG) Rick Heaton of Galva Holstein Ag Responds to Ken Root Feed Specialists challenges Newspaper Headline http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Feeding%20Ethanol%20Co%20Products%20to%20Cattle-Rick%20Heaton.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 10:30 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:03:06 -18000 Would the 1949 Farm Law work if Congress defaulted to it? Ag Economist, Dr. Mark Edelman of Iowa State University talks with Ken Root Dr. Mark Edelman ISU Economist and Ken Root WHO Radio http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Permanent%20Farm%20Law%20Dr.%20Mark%20Edelman%201-24.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 11:49 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:50:45 -18000 Bob Quinn and Doug Karlin of the National Soil tilth lab discuss bringing CRP land back into crop production on WHO Big Show Quinn and ISU Specialist How hard is it to bring CRP land back into crops? http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Bringing%20CRP%20land%20back%20into%20production%20Quinn-Karlin.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 4:15 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:47:26 -18000 Precision Metal Works is a 25 year old company in Maquoketa, Iowa. They embody the entrepreneurial spirit, compassion and the future of Rural Iowa WHO-Farm Bureau Award Winner January 08 http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/PMW%20Renew%20Rural%20Iowa%20Leader%20Award%201-08.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 14:00 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:05:51 -18000 Undersecretary Tom Dorr talks about the exploding economy of the midwest Undersecretary Dorr talks with Bob Quinn http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Dorr%20for%20podcast.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 12:32 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:26:54 -18000 Lee Kline reads a story by Clarence Hill about The Christmas Pony. Great story, great narrator. Enjoy! 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Expanded Big Show radio program from 12-17 Big Show Highlights Oskaloosa area http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Mahaska%20County%20Economic%20Development%2012-17.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 22:00 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:50:46 -18000 Ken Root talks with Joe Crookham, co-founder of Musco Lighting about his vision for Economic Development in Mahaska County, Iowa Interview with Ken Root http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Joe%20Crookham%20and%20Ken%20Root.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 12:05 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:52:36 -18000 The Big Show broadcasts remote from the joint meeting of the Iowa Corn Growers and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board. Energy Bill, New Truck and national leaders. 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Ken Root talks with Dan Dykema from Sully about the Fuelmeister system Does this work? http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Making%20Biodiesel%20Dan%20Dykema-Azure%20Biodiesel.mp3 Talk radio Talk Radio No 10:00 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:04:23 -18000 Agricultural view of WSJ article bashing ethanol. Shaaf is chairman of Iowa Corn Promotion Board. Shaw is Ex. Director of Iowa Renewable Fuels. Pearson and Root are without porfolio Julius Shaaf, Monte Shaw, Mark and Ken http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Ethanol%20Discussion%20on%20the%20Big%20Show%2011-28.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 7:01 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 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:29:44 -18000 A family business, now in it's second generation is a classic success story. Hard work, dedication and a great product. Aired on The Big Show on November 8, 2007 November Winner http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Nu%20World%20Amaranth%20Renew%20Rural%20Iowa%20Leader%20Award%20Winner.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 18:45 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 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:50:33 -14400 A company started by a farmer now run by his two sons and makes grain dryers and lawnmowers. It employs 135 people and keeps a small town going. 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A cool half mil and you are in ISU Ext Specialist Terry Steinhart http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Entering%20The%20Swine%20business%207-23.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 1:56 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:15:28 -14400 A remarkable little town that "can do" in building new facilities from child care to senior assisted living. USDA and City of Monona working together http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Monona%20Economic%20Development%206-07.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 22:37 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 15:18:28 -14400 USDA Rural Development worked in concert with Ida County Economic Development Corp to build energy plants and derive livestock feed for local cattle feeders. 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Ken Root talks with EPA's Jon Scholl Jon Scholl from EPA talks with Ken Root http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/EPA%20Ozone%20Regulation%20Jon%20Scholl%20and%20Ken%20Root.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 5:35 Kevin and Terri Carstensen of rural Odebolt in Sac County are the winners of the May "Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award." Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:48:31 -14400 Kevin and Terri Carstensen of rural Odebolt in Sac County are the winners of the May "Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award." Congrats to Kevin and Terri Carstensen Good Farm Neighbor Award: Kevin and Terri Carstensen http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/2007-05-goodfarmneighboraward.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 20:00 Wed, 23 May 2007 13:35:11 -14400 Learn grass care from a master Bob Quinn talks with Dan Clark--owner Willow Creek Golf and Sod Farm http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Willow%20Creek%20Grass%20Care.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 10:53 Tue, 22 May 2007 10:49:57 -14400 Planting and growing grapes in Iowa Bob Quinn talks with Bob Wersen--owner Tassel Ridge Winery http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Vineyard%20Tour%202.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 2:40 Tue, 22 May 2007 10:27:02 -14400 Iowa winery during planting season Tassel Ridge Winery Bob Quinn talks with Bob Wersen--owner http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Vineyard%20Tour%201.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 3:43 Fri, 11 May 2007 17:55:20 -14400 Fire Farm Part 2 is expanded interviews with Adam Pollack, employees and family about running a lighting business in a small Iowa town. Fire Farm RRI Winner non air materials Expanded Information on Fire Farm http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Fire%20Farm%20Second%20Segment.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 14:54 Fri, 11 May 2007 16:54:39 -14400 Farm Bureau Sponsored Renew Rural Iowa Leader Award for May 2007. Heavy Equipment Manufacturing in Grundy Center, Iowa Renw Rural Iowa Leader Award http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Renew%20Rural%20Iowa%20May%202007%20Heavy%20Equipment%20Manufacturing.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 11:51 Fri, 04 May 2007 11:20:17 -14400 FireFarm is a lighting company that has found a home in the beautiful town of Elkader, Iowa. This is the story of it's owner, employees, products and the rebirth of rural Iowa. Sponsored by Iowa Farm Bureau Elkader Lighting Company wins RRI Award http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Fire%20Farm%20RRI%20Leader%20Winner%20April%202007.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 17:06 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 19:04:56 -14400 Held on April 17 in Fisher Auditorium on Iowa State University Campus. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Johanns addressed the questions posed by FFA members and college students who wish to enter agriculture. Moderated by WHO Farm Broadcaster, Ken Root. Secretary Johanns responds to students US Ag Secretary, Mike Johanns and panel respond to need of young and beginning farmers http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/R09_0036.MP3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 1:20:0 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 14:24:56 -18000 Ken Root interviews winner of Renew Rural Iowa Leader Award for March 2007. Brown Bear Manufacturing makes environmental composting equipment in Corning, Iowa. http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/spacer.gif Feature on Brown Bear Manufacturing RRILA http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Brown%20Bear%20RRILA%20March%202007.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 17:28 Thu, 08 Feb 2007 15:27:37 -18000 Caleris is making a go in Jefferson, Iowa. Community reaction is favorable. http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/spacer.gif Caleris in Jefferson, Iowa http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Caleris%20Second%20Segment.mp3 Talk radio Talk radio No 8:10 Thu, 08 Feb 2007 15:14:46 -18000 A look at an Iowa Company that believes outsourcing should be to Iowa not India. 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Fri, 02 Feb 2007 16:49:45 -18000 Economic Development Announcement in Newton http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/spacer.gif Maytag Offices refilling Iowa Company Grows using rural labor http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Caleris%20Expands%20to%20Newton%202-2-07.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 8:12 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 17:19:31 -18000 A WHO radio program about Kendrick Forest Products, Winner of Renew Rural Iowa Leader Award http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/spacer.gif Renew Rural Iowa Leader Award Overview of Kendrick Forest Products http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Renew%20Rural%20Iowa%20Kendrick%20Forest%20Products%201-07.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 21:55 Tue, 19 Dec 2006 14:09:40 -18000 Live Big Show on Rural Economic Development with Mark Reisinger USDA, Ken Root and Mark Pearson http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/spacer.gif Western Iowa Miracle http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Rural%20Development%2012-19.mp3 Talkk Radio Talk Radio No 22:50 rural deveopment Small Town Iowa Business Makes Good! Fri, 20 Oct 2006 15:34:03 -14400 Three partners set out to build a business. Seven years later, two are left but the business thrives. http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/spacer.gif JTV Manufacturing Overview of winning company http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Renew%20Rural%20Iowa%20JTV%20air%20segment%2010-12.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 9:33