Agriculture of America

Monday on AOA, we start the show with a rundown of the early week market action and get perspectives from Darin Newsom with Barchart followed by a look at a cooler weather pattern to close out August with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Then we have a conversation with the new President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Duane Simpson. We close the show with an update on a Ne...

Friday on AOA, we start the show with a look at fertilizer prices and what some producers are saying about potential cutbacks this fall with Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer at StoneX. In Segment Two, we get a final preview for the 2025 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL with Matt Jungmann, National Events Manager for Farm Progress. In Segment Three, we hear news and notes from the 38th annual Ameri...

Thursday on AOA, we start the show with Tyler Schau from AgMarket.net who gives some thoughts on risk management in a low price environment for grains and a high price environment for cattle. In Segment Two, we discuss the Section 301 investigation into Brazil trade practices along with year-round E15 prospects as Chris Bliley, Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for Growth Energy, joins t...

Wednesday on AOA, we start the show with market perspective and analysis from Garrett Toay with AgTraderTalk. In Segment Two, we discuss news from last week's Midwest Agricultural Export Summit, USDA changes for ECAP Rules and more with Chris Clayton, Ag Policy Editor for DTN. In Segment Three, we hear from R-CALF USA President Dave Hyde about their Label Our Beef campaign, their push for M-COOL a...

Tuesday on AOA, we start the show with a look at Rabobank's new Global Pork Quarterly with Christine McCracken, Senior Analyst - Animal Protein for Rabobank. In Segment Two, we discuss trade relationships and this week's SoyConnext event with Jim Sutter from the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC). Then in Segment Three, we discuss the upcoming MAHA report and what it could mean for agriculture wi...

Monday on AOA, we talk about markets and examine the fundamentals of the corn market with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get an update on more active weather in the western Corn Belt, thoughts on Hurricane Erin and more with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we hear from Plant Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck and discuss t...

​Friday on AOA, we have a conversation about trade, tariffs and the need to help a struggling ag economy with Caleb Ragland, President of the American Soybean Association. In Segment Two, we recap the results of the DTN Digital Yield Tour with Katie Dehlinger, DTN Farm Business Editor. Then in Segment Three, we take a deep dive into the USDA balance sheets and have a conversation about demand for...

Thursday on AOA, we start the show with a rundown of this week's market action with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we hear from Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO, Geoff Cooper and discuss the need for expanded demand for corn farmers via E-15 along with other ethanol issues. Then in Segments Three and Four, we have a wide ranging conversation with Senator...

​Wednesday on AOA, we start the show with thoughts on the August WASDE numbers and look at the volatility in the cattle market with Scott Varilek from Kooima Kooima & Varilek. In Segment Two, we are counting down the days to the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL. Matt Jungmann, National Events Manager for Farm Progress, joins us for another update. In Segment Three, we go over the latest results o...

Wednesday on AOA, we start the show with a recap of the Professional Ag Marketing crop tour across the Midwest last week with Mike Minor in Segment One. In Segment Two, we look at the latest red meat export data for June 2025 and talk trade agreements with Dan Halstrom, President and CEO for the U.S. Meat Export Federation. In Segment Three, we discuss data, autonomy and ag tech you should conside...

Monday on AOA, we take a look at the markets including a rally in soybeans to start the week and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get an update on some of the heavy rain and flooding in parts of the Midwest over the weekend and look ahead to this week's forecast with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with Charles...

Friday on AOA, we start the show discussing the importance of youth education in agriculture as we see a generational shift in the industry with Indiana State Rep. Beau Baird in Segment One. In Segment Two, we get perspective on the ag economy with Barry Benson, VP of Agribusiness Banking at  FNBO  (First National Bank of Omaha). Next up in Segment Three, we discuss a potential different revenue s...

Thursday on AOA, what happens to the markets if we ACTUALLY grow the massive corn crop that is being forecasted? We talk about that and more with Jim McCormick from  AgMarket.net  in Segment One. Then in Segment Two, we discuss a number of issues concerning the National Corn Growers Association as NCGA First Vice President Jed Bower from Ohio joins the show. In Segment Three, we discuss the latest...

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets as Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth from Van Ahn & Company joins us for a conversation. In Segment Two, we discuss news headlines including RVOs, Prop 12, the Grain Standards Act and a court battle between Nebraska and Colorado over a water compact agreement with DTN Environmental Editor Todd Neeley. Then we close the show in Segments Three an...

On Tuesday's AOA, we discuss the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 with Dennis Shea, Executive Vice President and Chair, J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy with the Bipartisan Policy Center. In Segment Two, we get an update on happenings in the biofuel sector with Donnell Rehagen, CEO at Clean Fuels Alliance America. It's a Tractor Zoom Tuesday in Segment Three as we catch up on equipment n...

On Monday's AOA, we take a look at fund positions, futures spreads and more in the markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, DTN Meteorologist Teresa Wells joins us with a rundown of this week's weather outlook. In Segment Three, we have a wide-ranging conversation with Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS). Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four....

On Friday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the cattle markets to end the week and start the month of August with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale. In Segment Two, we discuss the economic impact of blueberries and talk with Kasey Cronquist, President of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC). Next up in Segment Three, we discuss the latest news surrounding sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) wit...

Thursday on AOA, we talk tariff and trade deals impacting the markets and more with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we get another preview of this year's Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL with Matt Jungmann, Senior Director of National Events for Farm Progress. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with National Pork Producers Council President Duane Stateler regard...

Wednesday on AOA, we start the show discussing USDA's reorganization plans and get perspective from former USDA Undersecretary Robert Bonnie. In Segment Two, we hear from Neil Dahlstrom,  Manager of Archives and History at John Deere and author of  Tractor Wars: John Deere, Henry Ford, International Harvester, and the Birth of Modern Agriculture , to learn more about the book. In Segment Three, we...

Tuesday on AOA, we start the show with market analysis and perspective from Don Roose with U.S. Commodities followed by a look at the latest CoBank Quarterly Report with Rob Fox, director of CoBank's Knowledge Exchange, in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we discuss the news surrounding U.S. beef access to Australia and other trade news with Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs for t...

Monday on AOA, we start the show discussing the grain complex and if cattle markets are at a tipping point with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst for Barchart. In Segment Two, we get the latest details on a potential derecho event Monday afternoon across eastern South Dakota and southwest Minnesota with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Then in Segment Three, we discuss the threat of agroterroris...

Friday on AOA, we discuss the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act along with USDA reorganization plans, the Farm Bill and more with Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD). In Segment Two, we get an update on a potential mega merger in the rail industry between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern from Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. In Segment Three, we discu...

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Thursday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets with Jacob Burks from AgMarket.net in Segment One. In Segment Two, we discuss a new AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica), and Frontier Farm Credit joint sustainability report and survey, designed to be a resource for sound decision-making for those interested in the adoption of sustain...

Wednesday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets and reaction to new trade deal announcements with Chip Nellinger from Blue Reef Agri-Marketing. In Segment Two, we talk about enhancing drought resilience with advanced crop nutrition as Keith Byerly, Commercial Sustainability Lead, The Mosaic Company. Next up in Segment Three, we have a conversation with Senate Ag Committee Chairman J...