Agriculture of America

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show discussing the recent political events and how it is impacting legislative efforts on Capitol Hill and more with Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. In Segment Two, we take a look at the weather risk potential in the grain markets and talk risk management with Naomi Blohm from Total Farm Marketing. Next up in Segment T...

On Monday's AOA, we discussed some of the short covering to start the week in the grain markets and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst with Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the weather outlook for the end of July and into August with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss some tips for rural road safety with Laramie Sandquist from Nationwide. Then we t...

On Friday's AOA, we start the show with a discussion on the late-week bounce in grains in this overall bearish environment and why you need to be a savvy marketer right now as DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing joins the show for a conversation. In Segment Two, we take a look at various strategies for beef cattle management during the summer months with Madison Kovarna, Beef Nutrition Field Special...

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with a look at market action and potential of a wheat led bounce with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we cover a multitude of news headlines regarding the Renewable Fuels Standard, last week's contentious EPA hearing and more with DTN Environmental Editor Todd Neeley. In Segment Three, we take a look at ag land values and the latest...

On Wednesday's AOA, we continue our coverage from Corn Congress in Washington D.C. with another special episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. In Segments One and Two, we talk with NCGA Lead Economist Krista Swanson about the overall supply/demand picture, acreage numbers, market sentiment and a new study titled "A Study of the Economic Contribution of Corn Farmin...

On Tuesday's AOA, it is a special episode of The Monthly Grind live from Corn Congress 2024 in Washington D.C. with the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). We highlight various aspects of sustainability, demand, work being done by the NCGA Market Development Action Team (MDAT) and much more on today's show.   In Segment One, we talk about sustainability and the demand intersection with Troy...

Emily Peterson, a regional sales manager for animal nutrition with CHS, discusses how meat consumption and plant-based protein consumption trends may affect livestock production.

On Monday's AOA, we start the show examining the bearishness that continues to grip the grain markets and overall market sentiment to start the week with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get a look at severe weather potential and heat to start the week with DTN Meteorologist Teresa Wells. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss the attempted assassination of former...

Friday on AOA, we take a look at the grain markets ahead of the July WASDE report and discuss the overall market bearishness with David Brock from The Brock Report. In Segment Two, we look at the June 2024 Meat Demand Monitor results with Dr. Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. (You can view the results online at  https://www.agmanager.info .)   In Segment Three, we discuss a new independen...

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show discussing technical factors in the corn and soybean market with Brian Splitt from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest meat export numbers for the month of May with U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Dan Halstrom. In Segment Three, we talk about Moderna developing a human avian flu vaccine, bird flu spread in general and the latest s...

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show discussing a new soybean sale to China and potential support levels in new crop corn and soybean futures with Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth from Van Ahn & Company. In Segment Two, we get an update on politics surrounding the Farm Bill, CBO scoring and more with Bill Hoagland, Senior Vice President at the Bipartisan Policy Center. In Segment Three, we get a recap of t...

Excessive rainfall in much of the Corn Belt this year has likely resulted in fertilizer loss. Jake Shelton, a crop nutrient expert with CHS, provides agronomic solutions to help maximize yield potential.

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with some perspective on Monday's large downturn in grain markets and where we go from here with Garrett Toay from Ag Trader Talk. In Segment Two, we get an update from the July board meeting of the United Soybean Board with their chair, Steve Reinhard. In Segment Three, we start with a look at some news headlines and then get a few minutes with NCBA Chief Couns...

On Monday's AOA, we start the show with a look at grain markets under pressure and discuss some key price levels with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the impacts of Hurricane Beryl and the weather forecast for the week ahead with DTN Meteorologist, Teresa Wells. In Segment Three, we discuss used cooking oil imports, SAF tax credit and the Chevron deferen...

On Friday's AOA, we start the show with an update from the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol with Program Manager, Tillman White. Then for the rest of the show, it is our July Farmer Roundtable conversation as we talk about climate smart ag, Farm Bill and much more. Our guests on this month's roundtable are Jason Russell from Monticello, IA and Cavin Steiger from Forsyth, MT.

For the July episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we discuss the mission of NCGA's Market Development Action Team, why we have the TMG partnership and preview Corn Congress later this month in Washington D.C. as Denny Vennekotter (MDAT Chair, Ohio) and Chad Epler (MDAT Vice Chair, Kansas) join the show.

Tera Stoddard, a senior stewardship specialist with CHS, explains how America's largest youth organization helps young people thrive and provides valuable skills to make their lives and communities better.

It is a best-of program for Independence Day on Thursday's AOA! We start the show with a look at ag news headlines, followed by recent conversations about tar spot, heirs property and an update on this year's cotton crop and more. Have a happy and safe 4th of July from everyone at Agriculture of America!

Wednesday on AOA, we start the show with a look at markets ahead of the 4th of July and we ask Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics his thoughts on why the soy complex is strong to start the month. In Segment Two, it is the July episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. We discuss the mission of NCGA's Market Development Action Team, why we have the TMG partne...

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the market action ahead of the 4th of July holiday with Don Roose from U.S. Commodities. In Segment Two, we catch up on various ethanol and biofuels issues with Jacqui Fatka, Lead Analyst, Farm Supply and Biofuels at CoBank. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss heirs property with Fran Miller, Senior Staff Attorney/Adjunct Faculty at the Center fo...

On Monday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets as Barchart Senior Market Analyst, Darin Newsom, shares his belief as to why the end of June USDA Reports shouldn't matter to the market trade. In Segment Two, we take a look at the weather forecast for the 4th of July week ahead with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we recap the National Potato Council summer...

Friday on AOA, we start the show discussing Clean Fuels Alliance America's petition to EPA to reconsider 2024 and 2025 RFS Volumes and some updates on SAF with Kurt Kovarik, Vice President of Federal Affairs for Clean Fuels. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest proposed Packers and Stockyards Act Rule with Ethan Lane, National Cattlemen's Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs. In...

Thursday on AOA, we start the show with a look at market action, preview of Friday's USDA data dump and talk about how to manage emotions in these depressed markets with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we have a conversation about tar spot management with Tyler Vreugdenhil, Channel Technical Agronomist based in Nebraska. Next up in Segment Three, we have a conversation with Nation...

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show discussing the Iowa Utilities Board approving the Summit Carbon pipeline on Tuesday along with the numerous lawsuits and petitions against EPA from ag and ethanol groups with DTN Environmental Editor, Todd Neeley. Next up in Segment Two, we look at annual heavy duty vehicle data and have a conversation with Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director at the Engine Tec...

Ron Batey, senior director of refined fuels operations, pricing and economics with CHS, discusses decarbonization efforts using sustainable aviation fuel and the potential impact on agriculture.