Agriculture of America

Thursday on AOA, we begin the show discussing New World Screwworm and more with Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) followed by a look at the  latest Meat Demand Monitor info with Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. Then in Segment Three, we get technical analysis of the markets and talk with Brian Splitt from AgMarket.net. We close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.

Wednesday, June 10th (MIKE ADAMS) 1) Brian Earnest, CoBank Lead Animal Protein Economist,  2) Dan Halstrom, USMEF,  3) Arlan Suderman, StoneX,  4) Susan Littlefield, FARM, 

Tuesday, June 9th (MIKE ADAMS) 1) Doug Fricke, Director of Trade Show Marketing, NPPC,  2) Hunter Carpenter, Senior Director of Government Affairs for Agricultural Retailers Association,  3) Senator Chuck Grassley,  4) Dr. Joana Colussi, Research Assistant Professor, Purdue Ag Economy Barometer,

Monday, June 8th (MIKE ADAMS) 1) Darin Newsom, Barchart,  2) John Baranick, DTN Weather,  3) Michael Dykes, IDFA,  4) Dr. Russ Daly, SD State Extension Veterinarian, 

On this episode of AOA: Weekend Edition, we kickoff the show with news headlines followed by a conversation about autonomy in agriculture with Tim Bucher, co-founder and CEO of Agtonomy. Then in Segment Three, FARM's Susan Littlefield shares a conversation about pork demand with Neal Hull from the National Pork Board and Tony Menker from Schnucks. Then in Segment Four, we learn more about American...

On Friday's AOA, we begin the show by hearing part of our recent conversation about cattle market dynamics with Charley Martinez, Assistant Professor at University of Tennessee followed by a conversation with USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce about base acre allocation and more in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we discuss ATV/UTV safety and learn about Nation...

On today's AOA, we begin the show with some perspective on blocking out the noise with your grain marketing and some discussion on ag labor reform in Segment One before we hear part of a recent conversation that Jesse had with Trent Klarenbach from The Klarenbach Grain Report discussing the dangers of leverage, particularly with farmland, as he highlights the work he is doing in his The Margin Cal...

Wednesday on AOA, we begin the show with market analysis of pressure in cattle and grain markets at midweek with Chip Nellinger from Blue Reef Agri-Marketing followed by a conversation with National Sorghum Producers Chair Amy France in Segment Two. Then, we get perspective on numerous court cases and lawsuits in agriculture with DTN Environmental Editor Todd Neeley in Segment Three. We close the...

On Tuesday's AOA, we begin the show with Kurt Kovarik, Vice President, Federal Affairs for Clean Fuels Alliance America who shares updates on industry reaction to the recently finalized Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) and an update on 45Z. In Segment Two, we discuss continuously variable transmissions (CVT) technology with Tanner Whipps, tractor product specialist at CLAAS . In Segment Three,...

On Monday's AOA, we begin the show with market analysis and perspective from Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics followed by weather with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Then in Segment Three, we have a conversation with Jim Matheson, CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) about wildfire mitigation and rural electric demand during the summer. We close out the s...

On this episode of AOA: Weekend Edition, we begin the show with a look at ag news headlines before we share a renewable fuels/E15 conversation between FARM's Susan Littlefield and Jan tenBensel, a Corn Board member from Nebraska and chair of the Nebraska Ethanol Board. In Segment Three, as we celebrated Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day on Friday, we have a timely and important conversati...

On Friday's episode of AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with host Jesse Allen discussing some of his recent research into service issues and rising costs from the US Postal Service in rural areas followed by a look at the markets with Dan Basse from AgResource Company in Segment Two. Then, it's a conversation about farmland succession and more with Mark Voss from Latitude Regenerative Real...

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with market perspective from Tyler Schau with AgMarket.net followed by a conversation about the benefits of propane on the farm and ranch with Michael Newland, Director of Agriculture Business Development at the Propane Education & Research Council. In Segment Three, we discuss trade issues, the price of beef for the consumer, misconceptions o...

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with a recap of the recent Kansas wheat tour with Aaron Harries, Vice President of Research & Operations from Kansas Wheat. In Segment Two, we discuss E15 legislation on Capitol Hill and talk with Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper. In Segment Three, we get an agronomic update from Central Iowa and talk with Iowa State U...

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with a look at the markets coming out of the holiday weekend with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the weather pattern to finish the month of May and look into June with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we look at the newly released Cattle on Feed report and discuss current dynamics in...

On the Memorial Day edition of AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show discussing real estate fraud and signs that rural and vacant landowners need to be looking for with Jeramy Stephens, Director of Compliance and Licensing with National Land Realty. In Segment Two, we discuss spring planting and early season growing conditions with Jeff Strock, a professor at the University of Minnesota Southwe...

On the Memorial Day Weekend edition of AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show learning about Cotton Incorporated launching a new Life Cycle Assessment of United States Cotton Fiber Production . Dr. Jesse Daystar, chief sustainability officer for Cotton Incorporated, joins us to discuss what the findings mean for U.S. cotton growers and the broader industry.   In Segment Two, we hear the full con...

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with an update on fertilizer prices and the Trump Administration's efforts to expand domestic production with StoneX VP of Fertilizer Josh Linville. In Segment Two, we hear from American Soybean Association CEO Steve Censky who joins us to clarify ASA's position on E15. In Segment Three, we talk with Joe Mahon, Regional Outreach Director for the...

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we kickoff the show with market analysis and perspective ahead of Memorial Day with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, as we celebrate Beef Month we sit down for a financial conversation for ranchers and talk with Marshall Hansen, senior vice president with FCSAmerica's corporate protein team. In Segment Three, we discuss cattle health...

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with Michael Amato from Amato Advisors. He shares details on their  Farmer & Rancher Policy Sentiment Survey , fielded in April 2026, which shows farmers are feeling the pinch and don't feel heard by lawmakers. In Segment Two, we hear from Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing who shares details on state legislative wins and...

On today's AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with market analysis and perspective from Brady Huck with EmpowerAg Trading followed by a conversation with The Fertilizer Institute's President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we discuss several issues, including fertilizer prices, year-round E15 legislation, trade and more with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA). Then in S...

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with market analysis and perspective as commodities see money flow based on headline news with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the severe weather outbreak over the weekend and more on the way for Monday with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Then we spend time on the rest of the show talking with ag pol...

On this weekend's episode of AOA, powered by Cenex, we get a spring planting update from Pennsylvania and discuss how stand counts can determine early season crop health with Derek Bowman, Pioneer Product Agronomist. In Segment Two we discuss the Deltapine NPE Program, entering its 19th season, and get an update on early season cotton conditions with Deltapine Cotton Program Manager Eric Best. The...

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we take a look at the latest ag equipment sales numbers for North America with Curt Blades from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers followed by our bi-weekly conversation with USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce in Segment Two. Then we spend the remainder of the show listening to a conversation that Jesse Allen had earl...

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with a broad look at the markets to end the week as we watch US/China talks, new inflation data and more with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with Dr. John Newton, Vice President of Public Policy at the American Farm Bureau Federation about House passage of year-round E15 legislation, prospects for similar...