Agriculture of America

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show discussing USDA's approach to combating New World Screwworm with Dr. Russ Daly, South Dakota State University Extension Veterinarian. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). Following that in Segment Three, we take a look at the latest market trends and more with Naomi Blohm, Senior Market Advisor at Total Farm Marketing. Then w...

Monday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets to get the week going with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, are we going to see a prolonged heat dome across parts of the U.S. this week? DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins us for a look at that and the weather forecast for the week ahead. In Segment Three, we welcome Charley Martinez from the University...

Friday on AOA, we start the show with a look at a positive end of the week in the markets with Mike Minor from Professional Ag Marketing. In Segment Two, we discuss matching cows to their environment, mature cow weights, herd rebuilding and more with Dr. Jamie Courter, State Beef Genetics Extension Specialist at the University of Missouri. In Segment Three, we learn about the 12th annual Mahindra...

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with a check of the markets as Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we get an update on 45Z and the latest with Mitchell Hora from Continuum Ag. In Segment Three, we discuss the U.S. withdrawal from the Tomato Suspension Agreement with Robert Guenther, Executive Vice President of the Florida Tomato Exchange. Then we close with ag news he...

Wednesday on AOA, we start the show discussing Rural Road Safety Week with Laramie Sandquist, Nationwide's Agribusiness Risk Leader in Segment One. Next up, we look at the latest land values report from Farmers National with their Senior Vice President of FARM and Real Estate, Paul Schadegg, in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we talk about markets, yield models and have a conversation with Arlan Su...

Tuesday on AOA, we get an update on the July board meeting for the United Soybean Board with Carla Schultz, USB Director, Communication & Education Chair from Michigan. In Segment Two, we have a discussion about the adoption of technology, innovation and potential problems with commercialization of new tech in ag with Randy Barker, CEO of INTENT. In Segment Three, we get a preview of the 2025 Farm...

Monday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the tough grain market environment and discuss what the markets are telling us with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get an update on weekend rains in areas that needed it and more weather updates with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we learn about the newly released Beef Industry Long Range Plan...

On Friday's AOA, we look at the latest May red meat export numbers with Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with David Holt, President of the Consumer Energy Alliance. Next in Segment Three, we talk with author Dave Savage about his book Agritopia followed by news headlines in Segment Four.

On the latest episode of Field Forward, brought to you by Pioneer, we learn about their Z-Series Soybeans. Steve Leusink, Pioneer Field Agronomist, joins Jesse Allen to discuss the benefits, defense traits and more of the Z-Series. Learn more as well online at https://www.pioneer.com.

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with a look at markets with Cory Bratland with AgMarket.net in Segment One. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest Meat Demand Monitor results with Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. (Find those online by visiting their website at  https://agmanager.info ) In Segment Three, we have a conversation with Dylan Lubbe from Agoro Carbon Alliance and take a loo...

Wednesday, July 9th 1) Mike Stranz, National Farmers Union 2) Dr. Jim Fredericks, National Pest Management Association 3) Senator Chuck Grassley 4) NEWS HEADLINES

Tuesday on AOA, we start the show talking markets with Garrett Toay from AgTraderTalk in Segment One. In Segment Two, we learn about the SNAP-Ed program and what happens to that amid the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill as Jennifer McCaffery, Assistant Dean for the Family and Consumer Sciences programs at University of Illinois Extension joins us for a conversation. In Segment Three, we go o...

Monday on AOA, we start the show with a look at weather impacts in the markets and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get an update on the weather forecast for the week ahead across the country with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss ethanol provisions in the One Big, Beautiful Bill along with the recent RVO and SRE news with Ge...

Happy 4th of July! As America celebrates Independence Day 2025, we listen back to a few conversations from our time at the recent R-CALF USA Convention. We hear from their President Dave Hyde of Ohio in Segment One and learn more about what is becoming a divisive issue in the angus side of the cattle industry over a Global Methane Hub research grant with Brian Palmer from Palmer Angus in Texas dur...

Thursday on AOA, we start the show with market analysis and perspective as we close out the week of trade with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics in Segment One followed by a conversation with DTN Environmental Editor Todd Neeley in Segment Two. Then in Segment Three, we sit down to talk D.C. policy and much more with Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Coope...

On the first episode of Field Forward powered by Pioneer, Jesse Allen sits down with Pioneer Field Agronomist Caleb Hinkle to discuss PowerCore® Ultra Enlist® from Pioneer. Caleb provides insights and background on what PowerCore® Ultra Enlist® offer farmers when it comes to controlling pests, performance and much more. Learn more online as well by visiting https://www.pioneer.com/us/products/corn...

On the latest episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we discuss trade, tariffs and the impact on the rural economy with Nancy Martinez, Director, Public Policy, Trade and Biotechnology with NCGA and Jolene Riessen, Chair of the Iowa Corn Growers Association who also serves on NCGA's Trade, Transportation, and Animal Action Team. 

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets in Segment One with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing. In Segment Two, it's the latest episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. We discuss trade and tariffs with Nancy Martinez, Director, Public Policy, Trade and Biotechnology with NCGA and Jolene Riessen, Chair of the Iowa Corn Growers Association who...

Tuesday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the cattle and grain markets with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale. In Segment Two, we discuss EPA's 2026-27 RVO news, 45Z and more with Donnell Rehagen, CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America. In Segment Three, it's our first Tractor Zoom Tuesday as we discuss the latest trends in Row Crop Tractors, Row Crop Headers and more with Andy Campbell, Director of...

Monday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets as we wrap up the month of June with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get a rundown of the weather outlook as we head into July with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the One Big, Beautiful Bill and the Senate outlook along with ag labor/immigration news with Josh Baethge, Pol...

Friday on AOA, we start the show by having a conversation with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we discuss the market action this week and get perspective ahead of Monday's USDA reports with Tommy Grisafi from Nesvick Trading and Ag Bull Media. In Segment Three, we get an update on Senate reconciliation and learn about recent efforts to expand opportunit...

​Thursday on AOA, we take a look at a very bearish commodity market picture this week and get technical analysis from Brian Splitt with AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we discuss the Innovative FEED Act, the MAHA report, transportation issues and more with Mike Seyfert, President and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association. In Segment Three, we discuss the latest sales numbers and trends in a...

On Wednesday, we start the show with a look at news headlines in Segment One followed by an update on global fertilizer prices with Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer at StoneX in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we discuss the potential economic harm for cattle producers should New World Screwworm make its way back into the U.S. with economist Betty Resnick. (Read her full analysis here:  https://shor...

Tuesday on AOA, we start the show with market analysis and perspective from Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth with Van Ahn & Company in Segment One. We follow that in Segment Two learning about the University of Idaho releasing the finalized results of their 10-year study looking into the impacts of grazing on greater sage grouse populations. Kaitlynn Glover, Executive Director of the Public Lands Council jo...

Monday on AOA, we start the show discussing market reaction to tensions in the Middle East and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we recap severe weather over the weekend and discuss the hot temps for the eastern half of the U.S. this week with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we hear a conversation about the tax package on Capitol Hill and...