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 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:32:35 -0500 A family owned and operated business started from hard work and now employs forty in St. Ansgar, Iowa. Farm Bureau underwrites the Renew Rural Iowa Program. Produced by Ken Root and aired on WHO and WMT on 11-5-09 Winner of Economic Development Award 11-09 http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Wold%20Rim%20and%20Wheel%20RRI%20Winner%2011-09.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 19:03 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:20:58 -0500 POET is getting farmers ready to harvest corn cobs for its next generation cellulosic ethanol plant. What is it going to take from all parties? Ken Root Interviewed Jim Sturdevant, Manager of Project Liberty. POET Plant in Emmettsburg Producing Ethanol from Corn Cobs http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Jim%20Sturdevent%20POET%20Project%20Liberty%2011-03_1.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 7:30 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:10:15 -0400 The Big Show from Monday, October 5. Don Young Pumpkin King, Profit Watch,Farm Safety..Dangers on the farm. Ken Root and Mark Pearson Full Show no commls http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Big%20Show%2010-05-09.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 5200 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:27:02 -0400 Two corn farmers in different regions of Iowa talk about their crop with the Big Show guys. Jay Lynch and Julius Schaaf http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Harvest%20Update%20from%2010-20.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 6:00 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:23:09 -0400 Ken and Mark talk with ISU Specialists on Corn and Soybeans about harvesting and drying the crop. Monday 11:30 segment Grain market, harvesting and drying http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Harvest%202009.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 19:00 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:57:45 -0400 Kevin McClure, Chief Program Specialist for production adjustment with Iowa FSA. He explains to Ken Root the process and progress on sending program payments. this fall. Farm Payment Delay http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/FSA%20Payments%2010-23%20update.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 3:10 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 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:10:03 -0400 An industry in trouble but worth fighting for. Leon Sheets, hog farmer from Ionia, Iowa is fighting and talking about what his industryis facing due to prolonged low prices. Full interview with Ken Root. Excerpts aired on The Big Show. Leon Sheets Ionia Hog Farmer http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Leon%20Sheets%20Pork%20Producer.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 13:45 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 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:31:26 -0400 Wow!What a company. Co Line makes all kinds of metal products but the story is in who they are more than what they make. This story has sound from huge presses to a race car. Iowa Farm Bureau Underwrites the Renw Rural Iowa Leader Award Economic Development Story http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Co-Line%20Welding%20RRI%20Winner%209-09.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 19:00 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 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:07:47 -0400 The National Agricultural Center Museum is in financial trouble but the land is worth a great deal. What to do? Here's one side of the story. Steve Tuttle and Ken Root http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Ag%20Center%20Kansas%20City.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 5:00 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 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:45:12 -0400 Quilts are part of rural culture. Sue Payton and her family have popularized them on barns in NW Iowa and now they are holding a big quilting event at the Sac County Fairgrounds on Sept 26-27. Ken Root talked to college classmate Sue Peyton on The Big Show. Quilters Rejoice http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Sue%20Payton%20Barn%20Quilts%20Event_1.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 6:48 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:31:30 -0400 A new company is trying to start a production facility near Menlo, Iowa that will produce bioammonia fertlizer from corn cobs. Ken and Mark did the interview on the Big Show 9-9 Biomass to fertilizer http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Syngest%20corn%20cobs%20to%20bio-ammonia%209-9.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 8:43 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:40:37 -0400 Michael Mitchner is an Iowa native now the Administrator of the Foreign Agriculture Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Ken Root interviewed him on the eve of the Khrushchev 50th Anniversary Celebration View of Khrushchev visit http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Michael%20Michener_1.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 4:41 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:33:18 -0400 Glenwood, Iowa sits close to Omaha. Trying to bring in the best from an urban center while keeping the small town feel is a delicate balancing act. USDA Rural Development is helping. Ken Root aired this story on The Big Show in late August. SW Iowa Town Best of Both Worlds http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Glenwood%20Iowa%20Economic%20Development%208-09.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 21:00 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:18:05 -0400 The Old Threshers Reunion draws hundreds of true vintage engines, tractors, cars and horses to relive our agrarian past. Ken Root Produced this segment for The Big Show on Labor Day 2009 2009 Sounds of Steam Engines http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Old%20Threshers%202009.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 8:30 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:35:39 -0400 There are literally no farmers of color in Iowa, yet Senator Grassley is actively engaged in an effort in USDA to assure that the FSA policies of the past are righted in this administration. Ken Root Interview 8-18-09 Senator Pushing for USDA Action http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Grassley%20Black%20Farmers%20Civil%20Rights%208-19.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 4:04 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, 13 Aug 2009 08:28:38 -0400 Senator Charles Grassley is known as a fiscal conservative. This interview with Ken Root during a news call, bears out how conservative the Iowa Senator really is. (Humor) Senator Charles Grassley and Ken Root http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Grassley%20Root%20on%20the%20Ultimate%20in%20Conservativism_1.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 1:45 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:25:08 -0400 An 18 year old young lady will turn her steer "Louie" over to Ken Root for the Governor's Charity Steer show on Saturday at the Iowa State Fair. Ken spoke with Brooke on the WHO-WMT Big Show. Ken shows Mahaska County Steer http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Brooke%20Veenstra%20Gov%20Steer%20Show_1.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 2:46 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:37:25 -0400 Entire News Conference conducted by Iowa Pork Producers with Governor Chet Culver. August 7, 2009 Problems faced by pork producers http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Culver%20IA%20Pork%20News%20Conf%208-7.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 33:00 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:29:50 -0400 A thriving company that recycles tractor parts is also a leader in recycling in its operations. Great people, great service to customers Economic development story http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Hy%20Capacity%20July%20RRI%20Winner%207-09.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 13:35 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:27:49 -0400 A narrative from Kirk Leeds, Executive Director of the Iowa Soybean Association about their visits to all Iowa Congressional Offices on Thursday. Kirk Leeds lays out Iowa Soybean Action in DC http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Leeds%20from%20DC%207-23.MP3 talk radio talk radio No 4:45 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:53:57 -0400 Vermeer Corporation is building a corn cob harvester. Ken Root spoke with Jay Van Ruekel, Product Manager about the machine and it's function. Old product new proces http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Corn%20Cob%20Harvester%20Vermeer%207-21.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 4:45 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:33:24 -0400 Bill Menner has been named as the new leader of USDA Rural Development for Iowa. Ken Root talks to him during a Big Show interview 7-20. New Head of USDA Rural Development in Iowa http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Bill%20Menner%207-20.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 6:41 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:05:45 -0400 Farmers in Jasper Cou;nty passed a resolution to challenge the FSA request to see tax information. Dr. Roger McEowan from CALT gives the legal view. Big Show Interview 7-16 Can someone snoop your tax return? http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/FSA%20Sign%20Up%20Controversy%207-16.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 6:00 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 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:21:18 -0400 A rare, and fast, tractor showed up this year at the WMT Tractorcade. Ken Root talked to Tim Davison who owns the 1949 beauty. Tim Davison is owner http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Tim%20Davission%20full%20interview%20love%20tractor_1.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 4:45 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:05:43 -0400 Iowa Farm Bureau has formed an alliance with Rain and Hail Insurance. Bruce Trost from Farm Bureau explained why the relationship was formed on the Big Show. Ken Root interviews Bruce Trost Alliance with Rain and Hail http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Bruce%20Trost%20Farm%20Bureau%20Insurance%207-1.mp3 talk radio talk radiio No 5:34 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 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:33:20 -0400 Unaired Interviews from Plant Peddler employees and friends. Sorry we couldn't get all on the WHO and WMT Big Show. kenroot@clearchannel.com Economic development story http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Plant%20Peddler%20Segment%203.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 7:36 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:31:17 -0400 A continuation of the remarkable story of Mike and Rachel Gooder and their employees at Plant Peddler in Cresco, Iowa Aired on WHO and WMT Radio 6-25-09 Economic development story http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Plant%20Peddler%20Segment%202_1.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 9:30 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:28:14 -0400 Plant Peddler is a remarkable company with utilizes eight acres of greenhouse space to run four divisions. Aired on WHO and WMT Radio 6-25-09 Renew Rural Iowa Winner Economic development story http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Plant%20Peddler%20Segment%201.mp3 talk radio talkradio No 1045 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 Thu, 28 May 2009 14:14:21 -0400 Your employer is leaving. What do you do? The people who started Springboard Engineering faced that problem when Maytag left Newton,Iowa. This Big Show salute shows the entrepreneurial spirit. Renew Rural Iowa Leader Award Winner http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Springboard%20Engineering%20RRI%205-09.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 16:20 Fri, 22 May 2009 08:26:53 -0400 Climate Change legislation is of great concern to members of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. Frank Lucas, ranking republican spoke with Ken Root on the Big Show Thursday. Congressman Frank Lucas sides with chairman Collin Peterson to address agricultural concerns http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Lucas%20Big%20Show%205-21.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 5:00 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 Thu, 14 May 2009 14:23:52 -0400 A group of rail shippers is asking Congress to re-impose antitrust action on railroads to protect captive shippers. Ken Root spoke with Bob Zabbo, Executive Director of CURE, Citizens United for Rail Equity. Rail Users attempting to bring Railroads under Federal AntiTrust Control http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Consumers%20United%20for%20Rail%20Equity%20--%20Bob%20Zabbo.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 5:33 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 Wed, 13 May 2009 09:13:48 -0400 A citizens group in Dekalb, Illinois gathered to protest rezoning for a wind farm that they claim would lower their property values and quality of life. From a Big Show interview with Erin Hurbold from CALT at ISU. Citizens protest Florida Power and Light Wind Farm http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Erin%20Herbold%20CALT%20full%20interview_1.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 5:26 Thu, 07 May 2009 15:07:37 -0400 A registered angus producer has land in Apanoose and Monroe Counties that drains into Rathbun Lake. Ken Root talked to him about how he uses flood control structures to protect the lake. Rathbun Lake Protector Award winner 4-09 Southern Iowa Livestock Producer is guarding the water supply for Rathbun Lake http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Rathbun%20Protector%20Chuck%20Moore%204-30-09.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 7:00 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 14:59:51 -0400 Blue Gate Farm is beyond organic in it's careful nurturing of vegetable crops. Ken Root spoke wtih the owners on the Big Show Farmer's Market Vendor ready for May 2 start http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Blue%20Gate%20Farm%204-30-09.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 4:15 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 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:10:15 -0400 Can you believe that an environmental group would recognize agriculture for doing good things? ISA Director of Research, Tracy Blackmer and Suzi Friedman of Environmental Defense Fund are guests on the Big Show. Environmental Defense Fund Recognizes Efforts http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/ISA%20Farm%20Net%20Award%204-23-09.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 6:00 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:20:19 -0400 A remarkable business producing green energy systems in Greene County, Iowa. Aired on WHO and WMT Big Show on April 23 Renwe Rural Iowa Winner Renew Rural Iowa Economic Development Winner http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/B%20and%20D%20Manufacturing%20RRI%20Winner%20April%202009.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 14:00 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:58:12 -0400 Kirk Leeds is the Executive Director of the Iowa Soybean Association and has traveled to china several times in recent years. His observations of business and people in China. Personal Observations of China http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Kirk%20Leeds%20ISA-China%20Personal%20Observations%204-09.MP3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 5:43 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:50:09 -0400 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack held a news conference on a range of issues including the budget and priorities of USDA. Full News Conference. Secretary of Agiculture Tom Vilsack Ag Secretary speaks to reporters http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Vilsack%20USDA%20News%20Conf%203-31-09.mp3 Talk Radio Talk radio No 24:00 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:57:44 -0400 A delightful visit with a young dairy farmer in Northern Iowa. JR Burdick is 37, young by farming standards, and came here from Michigan. He spoke with Ken Root. Young Farmer's Views on Agriculture http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/JR%20Burdick%20Dairy%20Farmer.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 10:30 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:27:36 -0400 A remarkable company in eastern Iowa started in on a farm and now makes composite for major farm machinery manufacturers. Winner of Farm Bureau Renew Rural Iowa Leader Award. Highlighted on WHO-WMT Big Show 3-09 Renew Rural Iowa Winner for March 2009 http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Plastics%20Unlimited%20RRI%203-09.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 17:02 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:08:38 -0400 The Sale of Assets by VeraSun energy was accomplished to the satisfaction of a bankruptcy judge. Attorney Joe Peiffer reviews the transcript and the major points of the sale with Ken Root of the WHO-WMT Big Show. Attorney Joe Peiffer Reviews VeraSun Energy Sale through Bankruptcy Court http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/VeraSun%20Asset%20Sale%203-19.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 5:56 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 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:49:54 -0400 Being advised by a bankruptcy attorney seems a bit morbid but who better to tell you to pay attention now or pay him money later. Attorney looks at options for Livestock Farmers http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Joe%20Pieffer%20Stress%20on%20Livestock%20Sector.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 5:02 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 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:26:36 -0500 The New Obama Administration has already declared it will cut the budge for farm payments to larger producers. Dr. Bruce Babcock of ISU gives his view to Ken Root on the WHO and WMT Big Show 3-4-09 Will larger farms lose clout? http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Bruce%20Babcock%20Obama%20Farm%20Policy%203-4.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 4:30 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 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:10:11 -0500 An amazing group of people in a new "Green" building are working hard and living the American Dream in Breda, Iowa. Renew Rural Iowa Winner February 2009 http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Computer%20Transportation%20Services%20Part%202.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 14:00 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:07:32 -0500 A service company based in Breda, Iowa is the winner of the Renwew Rural Iowa Award. Family owned and run by the Partridge Family Rural Development Winner 2-09 http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Computer%20Transportation%20Services%20Opening%20Segment%202-26.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 8:30 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 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:31:08 -0500 Don Endres met with stockholders, farmers and creditors in Ft. Dodge on February 17. He spoke with Ken Root following the meeting. Interview with Don Endres, Founder and CEO http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Don%20Endres%20VeraSun%202-17.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 5:30 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:21:01 -0500 The Ethanol Industry is in turmoil. Jeff Broin, founder and CEO of POET spoke with Ken Root about his company and the future of the industry. CEO of POET http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Jeff%20Broin%20CEO%20POET%202-17.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 8:05 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:17:28 -0500 U.S. Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack,made his first appearance on the Big Show this week. He spoke of challenges and changes in the Obama Administration. Ag Secretary talks of new administration Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Vilsack%20on%20Big%20Show%202-10.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 8:00 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:04:08 -0500 VeraSun Energy, Iowa's largest Ethanol Producer is in bankruptcy. Attorney Joe Peiffer explains what may happen if assets are sold. Interview with Ken Root for WHO-WMT Big Show 2-6-09 Attorney Joe Peiffer Comments http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/VeraSun%20Asset%20Sale%20Joe%20Pfeiffer.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 6:21 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:21:19 -0500 This specialized company located in Alta, Iowa is run by a husband and wife team. They are a classic of small business and bring a wonderful message about those who have a 'can do' spirit. Renew Rural Iowa Winner January 2009 http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Anemometry%20Specialists%201-09%20RRI.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 28:00 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 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:30:13 -0500 Chuck Meyers is the Chairman of the United Soybean Board. He spoke with Ken Root on the WHO-WMT big show about the controversy surrounding the actions of the United Soybean Board. USB - ASA Controversy 1-8-09 http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Chuck%20Meyers%20USB%20Chair%201-8-09.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 8:00 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:52:01 -0500 Dave Nichols, Long time leader in the cattle industry, spoke to Mark and Ken about his optimism for agriculture in the year ahead. Edited due to talephone connection. Man of Bull Speaks http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Dave%20Nichols%20Reflects%20and%20Predicts%2012-29-08.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 7:13 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:29:15 -0500 Don Young grew the largest pumpkin ever grown in Iowa. 1662 pounds. He talks with Ken Root about his hopes for 2009 Giant Pumpkins http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Don%20Young%20Pumpkin%20King%2012-29.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 7:00 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, 19 Dec 2008 15:38:15 -0500 An Economic Power House: West Liberty Foods and the multicultural community that surrounds it. Ken Root reports on the WHO-WMT Big Show. West Liberty Foods and Town Grow together http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/West%20Liberty%20Economic%20Development%2012-08.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 18:00 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:15:21 -0500 Water in Rathbun Lake in Southeastern Iowa starts as much as sixty miles away on farms and pastures. Jim and Betty Sullivan tell their story of saving the soil and cleaning the water through conservation practices that won them the first Rathbun Lake Protector Award. Jim and Betty Sullivan winners http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Rathbun%20Protector%20Award%20Jim%20and%20Betty%20Sullivan%2012-08.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 8:20 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:08:46 -0500 The God Father of Freedom to Farm, Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh, professor emeritus from Kansas State University, talks with Ken Root about the appointment of Tom Vilsack to top USDA job. Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Flinchbaugh%20on%20Vilsack%2012-17.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 3:19 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 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:47:12 -0500 Chuck Meyers, chairman of the United Soybean Board, talks about the accusations by the American Soybean Association on the Big Show with Mark and Ken ASA Calls for Audit of USB-Response http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/USB%20response%20Big%20Show%2012-12.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 6:45 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:23:40 -0500 Mark and Ken talk with the legendary Dr. Neil Harl about agricultural issues and the coming administration Professor Emeritus Neil Harl on the Big Show http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Neil%20Harl%20on%20Ag%20Secretary%20Post%2012-10.mp3 No 7:30 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:17:25 -0500 Neil Hamilton, Drake Agricultural Law Center Director, speaks with Ken Root about his ideal candidate for US Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of Agriculture Discussion http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Neil%20Hamilton%20on%20Big%20Show%2012-11.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 7:00 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 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:43:41 -0500 What is to become of the embattled ethanol industry? An outsider, an oil man turned biofuel analyst, Logan Caldwell gives his view to Mark and Ken on the Big Show. 12-2 Business Analyst http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Logan%20Caldwell%20Houston%20Biofuels%2012-1.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 5:45 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 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:21:49 -0500 Sukup Manufacturing, based in Sheffield, Iowa is the largest family owned grain bin company in the world and they are remarkable people too. Economic Development http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Sukup%20MFG%20Renew%20Rural%20Iowa%2011-08.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 22:08 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:00:43 -0500 Ken Root was presented the Oscar in Agriculture for this story on Millstream brewing in the Amana Colonies. Great business, great people, great fun. Recorded March 2008 Millstream Brewing Economic Development Story 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 17:52 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:51:43 -0500 Are contracts sacred? In legal terms, no. Jacob Bylund, attorney for Fagre and Bensen talks with Ken Root from WHO Radio Farmers and Contracts for Grain or Livestock http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Contracts%20Jacob%20Bylund%2011-12.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 7:30 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 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:55:02 -0500 Iowa Ag Secretary, Bill Northey explains the Obligations of the Iowa Grain Indemnity Fund as it relates to VeraSun bankruptcy. Interview on WHO-WMT Big Show on November 3, 2008 Iowa Ag Secretary Explains Legal obligations of state http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Northey%20on%20VeraSun%20and%20Grain%20Indemnity%20Fund.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 4:00 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 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:56:20 -0400 Wendell Davison from Garner has conducted trials using hog manure plus additional spring applied nitrogen. What's been the best combination? 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%2010-31.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 4:00 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:18:26 -0400 What a year 2008 has been for growing a corn crop! Wet and cold early then one of the best summers in history. Dr. Roger Elmore, ISU Corn Specialist talks with Ken Root on WHO/WMT Big Show Dr. Roger Elmore http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Corn%20Crop%202008%20Roger%20Elmore%2010-29.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 4:30 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:16:22 -0400 Controlling Crop Costs interview with Dr. Steve Johnson, ISU Extension Farm Management Specialist Crop Economics Recommendations http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Controlling%20Crop%20Costs%20Steve%20Johnson%2010-29.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 6:30 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:46:44 -0400 Bring the corn in! That's the recommendation from Dr. Charles Hurburgh, grain handling specialist from ISU. Dr. Charles Hurburgh ISU Grain Handling S http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Grain%20Handling%20Charles%20Hurburgh%2010-29.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 3:30 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:22:20 -0400 A tasty fowl is being offered in Des Moines area by Larry Cleverly. A delicious description. European type bird http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Neiman%20Ranch%20Chicken.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 3:00 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:19:05 -0400 American Natural Soy is a great example of an entreprenuerial company in Rural Iowa that is making it's way and making a difference in the community. Sponsored by Iowa Farm Bureau and produced by Ken Root WHO-WMT Farm News Broadcaster October Air Segment 2008 http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/American%20Natural%20Soy%20Big%20Show%20Segment%2010-23.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 16:27 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:28:05 -0400 On Farm Research by Bill Reeg of Jackson County showed an amazing response to fungicide treatment. He spoke with Ken Root on the Big Show 10-24 Bill Reeg on Fungicide Treatment http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/ISA%20Farm%20Net%2010-24.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 2:30 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:33:33 -0400 American Natural Soy is a study in how a husband and wife team can own and operate a business. Ken Root reports on this Cherokee, Iowa business. American Natural Soy Management http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/American%20Natural%20Soy%20Managing%20the%20business%2010-08.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 12:00 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:24:47 -0400 WHO and WMT Highlight American Natural Soy, the winner of Renwe Rural Iowa Leader Award for October sponsored by Iowa Farm Bureau. Great people, great company, Ken Root interviews owners. Renew Rural Iowa Winner http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/American%20Natural%20Soy%20RRI%20Winner%2010-08.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 15:20 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:43:31 -0400 Ken Root interviews Peter Carstensen, U of Wisconsin law professor on the suit brought by US Justice Dept against JBS Swift aquisition of National Beef Packing 10-22 Law Professor weighs in on anti trust suit http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Peter%20Carsetensen%20Interview%20JBS%20Swift%20VS%20Justice%2010-22.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 11:42 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:51:33 -0400 Bryce Anderson says the fall is ending like the spring began-cold and wet. His forecast on 10-22-08 Weather in Iowa 10-22 http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Bryce%20Anderson%20DTN%2010-22.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 2:20 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 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:08:39 -0400 Bryce Anderson says changes lie ahead for Iowa Weather and he makes a prediction on what kind of winter we may have ahead of us. Interview on the WHO Big Show with Ken Root Bryce Anderson DTN Meteorologist http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Bryce%20Anderson%20Weather%20DTN%2010-3.mp3 Talk Radio Talkk Radio No 3:30 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:04:47 -0400 For Corn, 2008 has been a memorable year. Roger Elmore, ISU Corn Specialist, reflects on the season and what we may have learned with Ken Root from the WHO Big Show. 2008 Corn Review A look at the season http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Roger%20Elmore%20Corn%202008.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 5:45 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:02:11 -0400 The Big Show features Gary Edwards, Iowa Corn Grower President, as harvest weight limits are expanded for trucks carrying grain. Gary Edwards Iowa Corn Growers Corn Growers get governor to increase harvest weights for trucks http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Gary%20Edwards%20on%20Big%20Show%2010-1.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 8:11 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 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:18:16 -0400 A Ringgold county business that does electronic scanning of livestock is the winner of the Renew Rural Iowa Award for September. Featured on the WHO-WMT Big Show 9-18 September Winner of RRI Award http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/UltraInsights%20Renew%20Rural%20Iowa%209-08.mp3 talk radio talk radio No 23:00 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:50:35 -0400 When will the killing frost come to Iowa fields this year?Dr. Elwyn Taylor, ISU climatologist gives the data and a prediction. Elwyn Taylor on Frost http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Elwyn%20Taylor%20on%20Frost%20Data%209-17-08.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 1:32 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 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, 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! 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 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:00:19 -18000 Economic Development is going strong in Mahaska county thanks to USDA Rural Development. 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. Big Show on the Road at Iowa Corn Growers http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Iowa%20Corn%20Remote%2012-19.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 1:00:0 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 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:02:12 -18000 Can you make biodiesel in small quantities for your own use? 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. Renew Rural Iowa Winner http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Shivvers%20Mfg%20Renew%20Rural%20Iowa%20Winner%2010-07.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 20:00 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:48:47 -14400 ISU Farm Management Specialist, Bob Wells, lays it on the line for farmers. These are the grain marketing mistakes to avoid. How to do a better job marketing crops http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Bob%20Wells-Grain%20Marketing%20Mistakes.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 11:00 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. Iowa Folk Song Iowa Folk Song recording http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Lee%20Kline%20Commentary%20October%205%2C%202007.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 3:21 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 10:18:49 -14400 Ken Root set out to record the sound of a Bull Elk Bugling. He got it a the Frank Reitsma Elk Farm near New Sharon. Short and Fun segment. Iowa Elk in Rut http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Bugling%20Elk%20in%20Iowa%20Reitsma%20and%20Root.MP3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 2:49 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:18:46 -14400 SoyClean uses 100 percent biodegradable soy diesel to make cleaning products. The progress of this new company selling an Iowa soybean product has been influenced by the Renew Rural Iowa Project of the Iowa Farm Bureau. Program ran on WHO and WMT Radio 9-07 Green Product Gains Recognition http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/SoyClean%20Renew%20Rural%20Iowa%20Winner%209-07.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 15:53 Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:53:36 -14400 Dr. Steve Johnson, ISU Extension Farm Management Specialist, talks with Ken Root of WHO about a series of meetings that are being heavily attended as land owners try to determine cash rent for 2008 What's it worth-ISU Extension holds workshops http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Farmland%20Leasing%20Dr.%20Steven%20Johnson%20ISU%208-9.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 8:30 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 10:07:37 -14400 Bob Quinn reports from the turkey farm run by Robert and Vicki Achen of Wayland, Iowa as they are saluted as the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor of the Month Robert and Vicki Achen Salute to Achen Family http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Good%20Farm%20Neighbor%20Achen%20July%2007.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 17:56 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:48:13 -14400 Alan Hill Greyhound Farm Alan Hill Greyhound Farm http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/greyhound-podcast.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 26:18 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:22:10 -14400 Terry Steinhart describes an ideal size swine finishing facility, the cost, labor and potential return in fertlizer cost reduction. 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. Quad Co Corn and Maple River Energy Economic Development in Iowa http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Galva%20Ida%20county%20Rural%20Development%207-13-07_1.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 19:19 Mon, 02 Jul 2007 14:48:54 -14400 Jim Jensen, ISU Farm Mgmt. Specialist talked with Ken Root about land rental rates in Iowa. Crops, Pasture and Recreation Land Lease Values Climb http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Iowa%20Land%20Lease%20Rates%20Jim%20Jensen%20ISU%20Specialist.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 12:25 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 09:58:31 -14400 China has a major food versus fuel battle that keeps out US Corn but Distillers Dried Grain is eagerly sought.Ken Root talks with Vic Miller, US Grains Chairman while on a trade mission in Beijing Iowan speaks of challenges Vic Miller is an Iowa Farmer and Chair of US Grains Council. He is on a trade mission. http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/Selling%20Corn%20or%20DDG%20to%20China%20Vic%20Miller%20and%20Ken%20Root%206-23.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 11:49 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:25:09 -14400 Ken Root talks with ISU Agriculture and Life Sciences Department Researchers and Administration about the prospects for fuel production Discussion of means to increase food and fuel production http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/ISU%20Renewable%20Energy%20Segment%204.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 7:20 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:22:08 -14400 Ken Root talks with ISU Researchers about their views on crop production and conversion of corn and cellulose to ethanol http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/ISU Renewable Energy Segment 2.mp3 Can Iowa Produce Food, Feed and Fuel? http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/ISU%20Renewable%20Energy%20Segment%202.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 4:49 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:16:53 -14400 Ken Root Talks with ISU Agricultural Scientists about the cost of fuel, production of corn and prospects for cellulosic ethanol production Can Iowa Ag research boost the supply of fuel? http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/ISU%20Renewable%20Energy%20Segment%201A.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 5:12 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:29:42 -14400 Specialists from Iowa State Department of Agriculture and Life Sciences speak out on the future of biofuels with WHO reporter Ken Root ISU Specialists speak out Ken Root talks with ISU Researchers and Administration http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DESMOINES-IA/WHO-AM/ISU%20Renewable%20Energy%20Round%20Table%20Segment%203.mp3 Talk Radio Talk Radio No 27:46 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:27:40 -14400 The EPA may regulate farming operations that generate ground level Ozone. 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 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. 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