Agriculture of America

On Friday's AOA, we begin the show with an update on the International Trade Commission ruling that dumped imports of fresh tomatoes from Mexico continue to threaten the U.S. tomato industry. Robert Guenther, Executive Vice President of the Florida Tomato Commission, joins us to discuss. In Segment Two, we share some updates on the FTC/Deere settlement regarding Right to Repair followed by a conve...

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with analysis and perspective on this week's market trade with Tim Strunk from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl shares perspective on a state level issue surrounding a major dairy expansion and reaction to this week's FTC/Deere settlement on the right to repair. In Segment Three, we go over the latest Ag Econom...

Wednesday on AOA, we begin the show by looking at fertilizer prices and get perspective on USDA's $500 million investment into domestic production with Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer at StoneX. In Segment Two, we discuss the status of USMCA as Consumer Choice Center Policy Director David Clement joins the show for a conversation. (Read their latest report on tariffs and trade:  CLICK  HERE ) In S...

On Tuesday's AOA, we begin the show discussing several exciting technical developments underway that are advancing the use of biodiesel with Scott Fenwick, Technical Director for Clean Fuels Alliance America. In Segment Two, it's our monthly "Tractor Zoom Tuesday" conversation with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom. He goes over the market dynamics right now including emphasis on...

On Monday's AOA, we begin the show by looking at the commodity rally coming out of the holiday weekend with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we look at the localized heavy rains over the weekend and the outlook for the week ahead with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we start looking ahead to the Farm Progress Show coming up September 1st-3rd in Bo...

On this episode of AOA: Weekend Edition, we begin the show with an update on potential federal action related to the U.S. hemp industry as we talk with Jonathan Miller, General Counsel for the U.S. Hemp Roundtable. In Segment Two, we are joined by FARM's Susan Littlefield as she shares a dairy health conversation with Curt Vlietstra, Senior Professional Services Veterinarian at Boehringer Ingelhei...

On Friday's Agriculture of America, we begin the show discussing the growth of AI and how it is being incorporated into agriculture workflows. Ryan Wolf, Director of Innovation Experience, R&D at WinField United, joins the show to talk about the use of AI and the launch of Oz, an AI-powered tool from WinField United that helps make near-instant agronomic recommendations and more. In Segment Two, w...

On today's AOA, we begin the show with a look at the markets heading into the 4th of July holiday weekend with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics in Segment One. In Segment Two, we have an ag policy conversation with Randy Russell from The Russell Group who shares his perspective on the Senate Farm Bill draft legislation and more. Then we spend the rest of the show discussing USDA releasi...

On Wednesday's AOA, we begin the show by looking at the livestock and grain markets with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale followed by a conversation with NASDA CEO Ted McKinney in Segment Two. Then, in Segment Three, we talk with NCGA Chief Economist Krista Swanson about USDA's June reports, a new demand strategy from the Corn Growers and more. We close the show in Segment Four by talking with National...

On Tuesday's AOA, we begin the show discussing recent policy wins for the biofuel industry with Donnell Rehagen, CEO for Clean Fuels Alliance America. In Segment Two, American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Dr. Faith Parum joins the show to discuss the expected rise in 2027 production costs for farmers and the results of AFBF's 2026 Summer Cookout Cost Survey. In Segment Three, we discuss the cu...

On Monday's AOA, we start the show with Darin Newsom from Barchart who joins us to discuss the holiday shortened trading week, the end of the quarter and more in the markets. In Segment Two, we discuss this week's heat dome and more with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, The Fertilizer Institute President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch joins us for an update on fertilizer flows in the S...

On this weekend's edition of AOA, we take a look at ag news headlines to start the show followed by an agronomic update from Central Iowa with AgriGold Agronomy Division Manager Dave Hoy in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we discuss drone technology in agriculture and learn more about the work being done by FlyGuys with Jerimiah Contreras. Then we close the show and catch up with the U.S. Highbush...

On Friday's AOA, we begin the show with perspective on dairy heifer inventories and a broad look at commodity markets with Abbi Prins, agricultural commodities economist with CoBank. In Segment Two, we get an update on the Super El Nino outlook and get some perspective on summer weather outlooks with Chad Merrill, Senior Meteorologist with Accuweather. After the bottom of the hour, USDA Undersecre...

Thursday on AOA, we talk markets and look at AgMarket.net 's acreage estimates ahead of next week's USDA data with Matt Bennett in Segment One. In Segment Two, we continue our early season crop updates from around the country as Syngenta agronomist Jesse Grote joins us for a conversation. In Segment Three, we learn more about Save America's Working Vehicles and the coalition's mission with Executi...

Wednesday on AOA, we begin the show by learning about the new Rural Independence Initiative launched by Farm Action Fund with its president, Joe Maxwell. In Segment Two, we discuss the mood in the ag economy with Barry Benson, Sr. Vice President, Agribusiness Banking at FNBO. In Segment Three, we discuss the choppy trade in grain markets this week, look ahead to the June USDA Acreage and Grain Sto...

On Tuesday's AOA, we begin the show with a look at the commodity and livestock markets with Sam Hudson from Cornbelt Marketing in Segment One followed by an agronomic update from the western Corn Belt in Segment Two with Matt Essick, Western Agronomy Innovation Leader for Pioneer. In Segment Three, we learn more about the new study commissioned by U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action titled " Fueling...

On today's AOA, we take a look at the market action as we resume trading after a three-day holiday weekend with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart followed by a recap of more severe weather over the weekend and more with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Then in Segment Three, we discuss the growth of autonomy and AI use in agriculture and listen back to a conversation we had a few wee...

On this Father's Day weekend episode of Agriculture of America, we begin the show with a look at news headlines followed by a conversation about HerdHQ from Dairy Records Management Systems (DRMS) as Katie England joins us to discuss in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we discuss corn rootworm challenges and a new product from ProFarm called Neovo that will be introduced for the 2027 crop year. Seth...

On the Friday edition of AOA, the markets are closed for Juneteenth but we get perspective on the week of trade with Tommy Grisafi from Nesvick Trading and Ag Bull Media followed by a conversation about New World Screwworm prevention, treatment and more with Dr. Jacques Fuselier, Cattle Technical Services Veterinarian for Merck Animal Health. In Segment Three, we discuss falling fertilizer prices...

On Thursday's episode of Agriculture of America, we get the show started talking about the markets as we head into the holiday weekend with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics followed by a conversation about BRD prevention and treatment when it comes to our beef on dairy herd. Dr. Nathan Meyer with Boehringer Ingelheim joins us for the discussion in Segment Two. And then we spend the rest...

Wednesday on AOA, we begin the show with a conversation about National Forage Week and get tips on maintaining range and pasture quality with Justin Hossfeld, National Sales Manager for Range & Pasture at Envu. In Segment Two, we talk with U.S. Cattlemen's Association President Justin Tupper about screwworm, supply/demand and more. In Segment Three, we get market analysis and perspective from Ted...

On Tuesday's AOA, we begin the show with market perspective from Don Roose with U.S. Commodities in West Des Moines, IA during Segment One. We follow that with a discussion about SNAP payment error rates and why some Senate Republicans are weighing a delay of the SNAP cost-sharing requirement from last year's reconciliation bill, reportedly to ease passage of the Farm Bill. Romina Boccia, Cato Ins...

Monday on AOA, we begin the show discussing the early week market trade action with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart followed by a look at some nasty severe weather over the weekend and what's on tap this week. DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins us for that conversation in Segment Two. Then, we hear from USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg...

Friday on AOA, we begin the show by looking at this week's cattle market moves and talking with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale followed by our bi-weekly conversation with USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce, who shares updates on aid for specialty crop producers and more. Then, we have a wide-ranging conversation about trade, exports, the ag economy and more with Justin Sherlock, President of the Nor...