Agriculture of America

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at news headlines including the latest on a potential Canadian rail strike and what the National Grain and Feed Association is saying about the impact it could have on North American agriculture. In Segment Two, we talk with Dr. C.D. Cruz from Purdue University about new tar spot research that his team has been working on.  You can view their finding...

On Monday's AOA, we start the show with a look at what's shaping up in the corn, soybean and wheat markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get a look at the weather situation across the U.S. and more with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Then in Segment Three, we talk about California's updated Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) proposed cap on soy and canola...

On Friday's AOA, grain prices continue to show pullback into the weekend. DuWayne Bosse with Bolt Marketing joins us to share some advice on managing your risk in this price environment. In Segment Two, we take a look at June meat export numbers and have a conversation with U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Dan Halstrom. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss the overall ag economy pict...

Thursday on AOA, we start the show with analysis of this week's various economic data points from the U.S. and China, export sales and avoiding doom and gloom thinking in this market environment with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we get another preview for the Farm Progress Show coming up August 27th-29th in Boone, IA with Farm Progress National Events Manager, Matt...

On Wednesday's AOA, we discussed the grain and livestock markets in Segment One with John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing. In Segment Two, we talk with Swine Health Information Center Associate Director Lisa Becton, DVM, MS, DACVPM about some of their latest research and a global update on various swine diseases. Next up in Segment Three, we go over the latest results of the monthly Meat Demand...

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with a recap of the Professional Ag Marketing Midwest Crop Tour last week with Mike Minor. He shares his thoughts on crop prospects and if USDA's latest estimate for record corn and soybean yields could be reality. In Segment Two, we discuss the depressed grain prices and the impact it is having on the fertilizer markets along with world issues to watch with Sto...

The 2024 soybean harvest is just around the corner. Jason Marthaler, oilseeds product line lead with CHS, discusses factors driving U.S. soy oil and meal demand and the expected increase in soy crush.

On Monday's AOA, we start the show discussing the grain market blues and the latest CFTC report with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, how long will the cool temperatures and rain stick around for much of the Corn Belt? DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins us with the weather details. In Segment Three, we learn more about PepsiCo Foods North America's new Planting P...

On Friday's AOA, we start the show with a look at ag news headlines including USDA's updates to farm loan programs, EPA investigating used cooking oil imports and more. Then for the remainder of the show it's our August Farmer Rancher Roundtable conversation. This month, we talk with Kansas farmer Chad Epler and Mississippi farmer Matt Poe. We discuss a wide range of topics including the ag econom...

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) highlighting the newest soy crush plant opening in North Dakota and we talk about Farm Bill prospects amid the current political climate. In Segment Two, we take a look at the bearish market picture, prospects for a big corn crop and discuss whether a cattle market top is in or not with Matt Bennett from AgMarket.net. In Segment...

Tyler Kelly, a propane commodity trading expert with CHS, provides contracting strategies and a supply-and-demand outlook.

For the August episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we learn more about Farmers for Free Trade and their partnership with NCGA as FFT President and Corn Board Member, Bob Hemasath from Iowa, joins the show. Learn more at https://www.ncga.com or https://www.farmersforfreetrade.com !  

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the cattle markets as Kyle Bumsted from Allendale joins the show. In Segment Two, it is the August episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. We learn more about Farmers for Free Trade and their partnership with NCGA as FFT President and Corn Board Member, Bob Hemasath from Iowa, joins this month's TMG program. In S...

Tuesday, August 6th  1) Donnell Rehagen, Clean Fuels, 2) Christy Seyfert, ASA,  3) Senator Chuck Grassley,  4) Garrett Toay, Ag Trader Talk, 

Darin Newsom, Barchart. John Baranick, DTN Matt Jungmann, Farm Progress Jerry Hagstrom, Hagstrom Report

On Friday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the commodity markets and perspective from Don Roose with U.S. Commodities. In Segment Two, we get an ag lender viewpoint of the overall ag economy picture right now. Tara Durbin, Farm Credit Mid-America's Chief Lending Officer for Agriculture, joins the show for a conversation. Then in Segment Three, we get a different viewpoint on the potential s...

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with a discussion about the markets, China demand and much more with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we discuss a new CoBank report looking at consumer trends in the dairy sector and growth in cheese, butter and yogurt products with Corey Geiger, Lead Dairy Economist with CoBank. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss a new white pape...

Organizations across the U.S. are working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Courtney Hall, senior director of sustainability with CHS, discusses how agriculture is part of the solution.

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with an update from the Soy Transportation Coalition summer board meeting with Executive Director Mike Steenhoek. In Segment Two, we discuss what is happening in the ag equipment market with Tractor Zoom Director of Insights, Andy Campbell. Next up in Segment Three, we get a look at the commodity, livestock and macro markets as we wrap up the month of July wit...

On Tuesday's AOA, we kick off the show by having a conversation with Kentucky farmer and Vice President of the American Soybean Association, Caleb Ragland, in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we discuss the potential impact of the proposed California Air Resources Board rules for railroad locomotives on consumers, agriculture and more with Yael Ossowski, Deputy Director of the Consumer Choice...

On Monday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets and plenty of noteworthy items ahead before we officially close the month of July with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get an update on that weather forecast as we roll into August with DTN Meteorologist, John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss the prospects for the U.S. sunflower crop, gl...

On Friday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the grain markets and some weather risk premium being taken out during Friday's session as Jim Emter with Van Ahn & Company joins the show to discuss. In Segment Two, American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings details the feedback they submitted to USDA's request for information regarding climate smart agriculture credits and much more. Next...

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show discussing some of this week's market rally in the grains, the demand picture and more with Tyler Schau from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we discuss a new Beef-on-Dairy Industry Report from Purina Animal Nutrition with Laurence Wiliiams, dairy beef cross development for Purina Animal Nutrition. (View that report here:  https://www.purinamills.com/dairy-beef )...

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show discussing the latest news from Capitol Hill and last week's RNC Farm Bill panel with Meredith Lee Hill from Politico. In Segment Two, we learn more about Diestel Family Ranch becoming the first U.S. turkey producer to achieve Regenified™ certification. Heidi Diestel from Diestel Family ranch joins us for a conversation. In Segment Three, we take a look at the...

Ken Bryan, director of product development for animal nutrition with CHS, provides tips for effective fly control for beef cattle and dairy operations.