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Agribusiness News with Ken Root

WGFA National Farm Broadcaster Ken Root


Ken Root is one of America’s best known farm news broadcasters.  He has a thirty-five year history of covering Agribusiness news in the Midwest and around the world.  He has traveled with U.S. Agriculture Secretaries to Asia, South America, Europe and the Middle East.  He has also reported from county fairs and farm shows.

Ken Root has a broad understanding of agricultural policy and markets as well as rural economic development programs.

Root has won two Oscars in Agriculture for producing the outstanding story of the year in 1983 and again in 2008.  He received the industry’s highest honor by being named Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting in 2009.

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Ag Programming Highlights on 94.1 WGFA

5AM

  • Farming America/National Farm Report
  • Ag Weather
  • Agribusiness
  • RFD’s Illinois Livestock Reports with Rita Fraiser

6AM

  • Almanac of American Agriculture
  • Ken’s Agri Business Report – Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • Illini Farm Report
  • Ag Calandar
  • Ken’s Farm Focus – Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Soybean Reports with Rita Frasier

7-9AM and throughout the day

  • Pollen Reports
  • Soil, Moisture and other weather info
  • Local News, Weather, Sports, Regional/Local Items
  • Ken’s Ag Connection

9AM

  • Opening Markets for Grain and Livestock
  • 10:40, 11:20, 12:30, 1:50 Market Reports plus Closing Grain/Livestock Reports

10AM

  • AgriTalk on AM 1360

NOON HOUR

  • Ken’s Agri Business Reports – Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • Ken’s Ag Connection on Thursdays
  • Other News, Weather and Ag Related Reports.
  • RFD Noon Block on AM 1360

AFTERNOON
News/Weather/Sports/Markets Spread Throughout

IROQUOIS COUNTY ESCAPES TORNADO DAMAGE, Kankakee, Dwight hit hard

June 7, 2010

WGFA NEWS for Monday, June 7, 2010 >
WX > Mostly sunny, high near 76. NE wind at 5 mph. Showers and T-storms again tonight and Tuesday and maybe Wednesday.
 
> Emergency sirens sounded and weather spotters were busy Saturday night, but Iroquois County escaped the ravage storm that hit [...]

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Agribusiness Update 2010 2 8 Part 2

February 7, 2010

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Approximately 1,300 producers, exhibitors and guests attended the 2010 Illinois Pork Expo last week in Peoria.  The Expo was sponsored by the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and included several changes to improve the show and make it more relevant to pork producers.  Colleen Callahan has the report.

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Agribusiness Update 2010 2 8 Part 1

February 7, 2010

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The USDA’s announcement to regroup on the decision to institute a National Animal Identification System has met with mixed reviews.  One farm policy research group, the Wisconsin-based Cornucopia Institute applauds the decision.  The National Pork Producers Council agrees with the need for a system.  Colleen Callahan has more [...]

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Agribusiness Update 2010 2 5 Part 2

February 3, 2010

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The EPA Regulations Confirm Ethanol’s Environmental Superiority Over Gasoline.  While the National Corn Growers Association says it agrees with THAT, it disagrees on the EPA’s thought process.  Colleen Callahan explains. 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 2 5 Part 1

February 3, 2010

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The Environmental Protection Agency has announced the final rule for implementing the Renewable Fuels Standard.  What does the Renewable Fuels Industry say about it?  For or against?  Colleen Callahan has the answer

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Agribusiness Update 2010 2 3 Part 2

February 3, 2010

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Farmland cash rents are steady for this coming crop year.  Colleen Callahan has the details. 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 2 3 Part 1

February 3, 2010

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It’s almost Super Bowl Sunday, but the entire season has been SUPER for Indiana students because of a partnership between the Indiana corn and soybean checkoffs and the Indianapolis Colts.  Colleen Callahan explains.

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Agribusiness Update 2010 2 1 Part 2

February 1, 2010

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With increased public attention surrounding the use of antibiotics by farmers and the potential impact on public health, Illinois pork producers are providing information to aid the public discussion on a safe U.S. food supply.  Colleen Callahan has the details of the announcement.

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Agribusiness Update 2010 2 1 Part 1

January 31, 2010

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The “Best of Show” goes to a local young man in a national livestock competition.  Colleen Callahan tells us who, how and what. 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 1 29 Part 2

January 27, 2010

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In its January 2010 issue, Farm Industry News unveiled its annual Award winners. All of the new products appeared in the magazine during the past 12 months and were selected, based on the reader’s interest.  Colleen Callahan shares the “Top 10 List.” 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 1 29 Part 1

January 27, 2010

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Why do Farmers Farm?  Is it because they inherited the land?  Or because Dad or Grandpa expects it?  Colleen Callahan reports on a survey that provides the answers.  

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Agribusiness Update 2010 1 27 Part 2

January 24, 2010

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Remember Bio Town USA in Reynolds, Indiana?  Well Reynolds remains, but Bio Town almost wasn’t.  But Colleen Callahan has an update on the efforts by the Town Board President who says Bio Town USA will become a reality. 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 1 27 Part 1

January 24, 2010

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Smithfield Foods is closing its Sioux City Hog Processing Facility.  Colleen Callahan has the details. 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 1 25 Part 2

January 24, 2010

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“2, 4, 6, 8, who needs another trait?”  That’s the question posed in this week’s Corn Belt Update, by Iowa State agronomist Roger Elmore.  Colleen Callahan explains his reference to multi-“traited” corn. 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 1 25 Part 1

January 24, 2010

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The National Soybean Research Laboratory, headquartered at the University of Illinois, is assisting with a significant effort to help the survivors of the Haitian earthquake.  Colleen Callahan has the details. 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 1 22 Part 2

January 21, 2010

Agribusiness Update 2010 1 22 Part 2
The biodiesel industry has all but shut down.  Why?  Colleen Callahan explains.
 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 1 22 Part 1

January 21, 2010

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Agribusiness Update 2010 1 22 Part 1
According to AgriMarketing, Monsanto has announced it will continue to cooperate with the U.S. Department of Justice.  Colleen Callahan explains. 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 1 20 Part 2

January 19, 2010

Agribusiness Update 2010 1 20 Part 2
Scientists are questioning Farm Bureau’s climate stance.  Colleen Callahan shares the story from AgriPulse. 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 1 20 Part 1

January 19, 2010

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Agriculture in Afghanistan is completely different than agriculture in the United States.  But Colleen Callahan reports on the emphasis that the USDA is placing on production in that region. 

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