Agriculture of America

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with thoughts on the reported plans for beef imports and more with Joe Maxwell, co-founder of Farm Action. In Segment Two, we get an update on pseudorabies in hog herds, other swine diseases globally and more with Lisa Becton, DVM, MS, DACVPM, Associate Director for the Swine Health Information Center. In Segment Three, we recap some of the sur...

During the 2026 Cattle Industry Convention, we had a discussion on the trade show floor with Southern California rancher Mike Williams to learn more about his operation and how he uses the Ambrook platform. He shares some insight into how Amrbook's products help him manage his operation, things he does on the ranch when it comes to stewardship and much more. Find more about Ambrook online at https...

On Monday's episode of AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show by discussing headlines, fund money moves and more in the markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the upcoming weather pattern ahead and whether we will see windows for increased spring planting with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss this week's potential vot...

On this weekend's edition of Agriculture of America, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with a look at ag news headlines followed by a great conversation from back at the Cattle Industry Convention earlier this year with California rancher Mike Williams. He joined us on the trade show floor to share background on his operation and how he has used Ambrook to help him with his books, financial mana...

On Friday's episode of Agriculture of America, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we begin the show discussing the on-going work by the The SCN Coalition when it comes to soybean cyst nematode management as Dylan Mangel, Assistant Professor, Plant Pathology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln joins us. In Segment Two, we look at the April Ag Economy Barometer results with Michael Langemeier, Direc...

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with market analysis from Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics followed by a conversation in Segment Two with Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins about property rights, the Farm Bill, USPS service issues and more. Then in Segment Three, we hear a conversation from last week's Capitol Hill visit with Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD)...

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with Meatingplace News Editor Chris Moore who shares some insight into the DOJ meatpacker investigation and more. In Segment Two, we talk with Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University about the April 2026 Meat Demand Monitor report followed by a look at the markets in Segment Three with Naomi Blohm from Total Farm Marketing. Then we close the...

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show by discussing the need for effective state policy following the robust RVO announcement from the EPA a few weeks ago. Jeffrey Earl, Director of State Governmental Affairs for Clean Fuels Alliance America joins us. In Segment Two, as we head into hay season, that means pulling the mower out of storage and asking a familiar question: Is this thin...

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with market analysis from Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart followed by a look at the weather forecast with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we discuss the new 2025 Sustainability Report from Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica), AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), and Frontier Farm Cr...

On the first ever AOA: Weekend Edition, powered by Cenex, we hear a conversation from this past week on Capitol Hill with Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union in Segment One. Then we discuss GROWMARK's rollout of AI use in the myFS Agronomy app with Brendan Bachman in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we learn more about the work being done at the University of Minnesota's Soybean Resea...

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with a recap of a wild week of policy on Capitol Hill with POLITICO Food and Agriculture Reporter Grace Yarrow followed by a conversation with USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce. In Segment Three, we get an update on New World Screwworm and Asian Longhorned ticks with Sigrid Johannes, Executive Director of Gov...

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with market analysis and perspective from Cory Bratland, Hedge Specialist with AgMarket.net followed by thoughts on where the Farm Bill process stands in the House this week, the issues moving forward with E15 legislation and more as North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue joins us in Segment Two. Then in Segment Three, we share a conve...

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we continue our time from Washington D.C. this week with lawmaker and newsmaker conversations. In Segment One, we talk with National Council of Farmer Cooperative's President and CEO Duane Simpson about the House Farm Bill vote this week, ag labor and more. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) just ahead of the USDA press con...

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show by sharing a conversation we had this week with Emily Skor from Growth Energy regarding the House movement on the Farm Bill, potential E15 legislation inclusion and more as we spend time on Capitol Hill for the NAFB Washington Watch event. Then for the rest of the show, we share an in-depth conversation about the overall farmland frenzy in the...

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the program with market perspective and analysis from Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart followed by a rundown of what could be another active weather week ahead with DTN's John Baranick. Then in Segment Three, we have a conversation with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig followed by news headlines to wrap up the show in Segment Four.

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with market analysis and perspective from Garrett Toay with AgTraderTalk. In Segment Two we talk with Dinese Watson, Senior Vice President and Ag Lending Manager at Merchants Bank, who shares how lenders are helping farmers navigate the current economic climate. In Segment Three, we get insight into Brazil's 2026/27 sugar and ethanol outlook, whic...

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we begin the show with market analysis from Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics followed by a conversation with Lucy Russell, Director of Producer Engagement for the National Pork Producers Council, who shares details about their Pork Leadership Institute program. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with CropLife America President and...

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with Farm Progress Policy Editor Josh Baethge who shares some updates on policy news and more from Capitol Hill in Segment One. Then in Segment Two, we talk with Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD) about the House version of the Farm Bill, fertilizer and input price concerns, year-round E15 legislation and much more. In Segment Three, we talk abou...

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show with Ben Johnston, COO of Kapitus, who shares thoughts on the current state of the agriculture and overall economies amid war, inflation and so much more. In Segment Two, National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower joins us for a conversation. We then spend the rest of the show talking about the history of meat in America...

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with market analysis and perspective from Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we take a look at the severe weather from the weekend and what lies ahead in the forecast with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we take a look at Bushel's 2026 State of the Farm Report that includes some insight into the u...

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Lubricants, we begin the show with market analysis and perspective from Shawn Hackett with Hackett Financial Advisors in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, it's our bi-weekly conversation with USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce. Then we close the show in Segments Three and Four learning about a new whitepaper titled "A...

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with market analysis from Jacob Burks with AgMarket.net followed by a conversation with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition in Segment Two. Then, in Segment Three, we discuss recent news stories and headlines with DTN Environmental Editor Todd Neeley. We close the show in Segment Four as we continue our celebra...

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the livestock markets with Scott Varilek from Kooima Kooima Varilek in Segment One. Then in Segment Two, we have a conversation with USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Affairs Luke Lindberg about his recent travels, USDA's current trade agenda and more. In Segment Three, we have a conversation about fertilizer and input pr...

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) who discusses her Biobased Materials Investment and Production Act along with updates on aid for sugarbeet producers, the prospect of more farmer aid and more in Segment One. In Segment Two, we discuss recent EPA guidance on diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and highlight an upcoming industry webinar to discu...