Agriculture of America

Will Stafford, a CHS government affairs representative in Washington, D.C., provides an update on the farm bill extension and what it means for farmers. 

On Monday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the commodity markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart in Segment One. Then in Segment Two, we discuss the dry and mild forecast this week in the U.S. as well as an updated look at Brazil and Argentina with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the October meat export numbers with Dan Halstrom, President ...

On the Friday episode of AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show discussing the latest news on Paraguayan beef imports into the U.S. with Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Then in Segment Two, we discuss the Farm Bill and more in a conversation with American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. In Segment Three, we discu...

On Thursday's AOA brought to you by Cenex, we take a look at the markets with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics to start the show in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we go over the results of the November Meat Demand Monitor with Dr. Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. Go online to  https://www.agmanager.info  for the latest MDM results. In Segment Three, we have a conversatio...

On the December episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we are joined by Sarah McKay and Troy Schneider from the NCGA Market Development Action Team to discuss the Consider Corn Challenge 4, the winners and finding new uses for corn as a feedstock. 

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show with a look at ag news headlines from around the world at midweek. In Segment Two, it is the December episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. We are joined by Sarah McKay and Troy Schneider from the NCGA Market Development Action Team to discuss the Consider Corn Challenge 4, the winners and fin...

On Tuesday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show looking at the farm real estate market with Paul Schadegg, Senior Vice President - Real Estate Operations with Farmers National Company. In Segment Two, a conversation with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA). Next up in Segment Three, we discuss issues in the cattle industry with R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy. Then in Segmen...

Jake Niederer, senior director of phosphate risk management at CHS, describes how technology and management advances will shape the future of fertilizer. 

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show talking about the start of the week in the commodity markets with Darin Newsom from Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the warm temperatures in the U.S., the potential of a big weekend system and an update on South America weather with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss net farm income, interest rates...

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show discussing legislative priorities for the Minnesota Farm Bureau with their President Dan Glessing. In Segment Two, and update on sunflower harvest and more with John Sandbakken, Executive Director of the National Sunflower Association. Next up in Segment Three, an update on the ag equipment market with Tractor Zoom Director of Ins...

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex Roadmaster XL, we start the show discussing the end of the month moves in the grain, livestock and outside markets with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, an update on the FIfth Circuit Court Small Refinery Exemption decision, year-round E-15 and other ethanol/biofuels issues with Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO, Geoff Cooper. Next up i...

On Wednesday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex, we start the show looking at the grain markets with Garrett Toay from Ag Trader Talk. In Segment Two, we talk about the Farm Bill and COP28 with National Farmers Union President Rob Larew. In Segment Three, we learn about the upcoming Country Elevator Conference and Trade Show (CEC 2023) and talk rail/truck/river logistics post harvest with National Gra...

Lance Kennington, animal nutrition specialist with CHS, provides strategies to maintain beef herd health during the winter and calving season. 

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing as we take a look at grain and livestock markets. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest USMCA ruling on dairy between the U.S. and Canada with Michael Dykes, D.V.M, president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). In Segment Three, we stick with the dairy theme on today...

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex Ruby Fieldmaster, we start the show with a look at what's moving in the markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, an update on the weekend snowfall and a look at South American weather with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Then in Segment Three, we talk about HPAI, a recent UK Trade Mission and more in a conversation with Iowa S...

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we listen back to more conversations from the NAFB Convention in Kansas City from last week. We start by talking with United Soybean Board Chair Meagan Kaiser in Segment One. In Segment Two, we talk policy and exports with Andrew Brandt from the U.S. Grains Council. In Segment Three, it's a conversation about the markets and more with Stephen Nicho...

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Maxtron Synthetic Diesel Engine Oil, we start the show with a look at the pre-holiday market trade action with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. Then for the rest of the show, we head back to last week's NAFB Convention in Kansas City. In Segment Two, a conversation about elevator storage and grain marketing with Tanner Ehmke from CoBank. In Segment...

Mandy Hunecke, communications director with Crystal Valley Cooperative, explains how the co-op provides meals to food-insecure youth in its community. 

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Roadmaster XL, we start the show with a look at news headlines including Argentine ag groups supporting the election of Javier Milei as President, softening credit conditions in the Kansas City Fed District and more. Then we head back to last week's NAFB Convention for the rest of the show as we discuss risk management in Segment Two with Sean O'Toole from CHS He...

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show discussing the markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, a look at holiday week weather and South America's forecast with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we head back to last week's NAFB Convention for a conversation with NCBA's Ethan Lane about the government funding resoluti...

On Friday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Ruby Fieldmaster, we start the show from the NAFB Convention in Kansas City talking with National Sorghum Producers CEO Tim Lust. In Segment Two, we get an update on the Mississippi River, infrastructure and more with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. In Segment Three, we sit down with Brian Jennings and Ron Lamberty fr...

Thursday on AOA, brought to you by Cenex, we broadcast live from the NAFB Convention in Kansas City and kick off the show with an update from D.C. with CHS Washington Representative Will Stafford. In Segment Two, we discuss the recent rebrand of Growth Energy and other ethanol issues with CEO Emily Skor. Next up in Segment Three, we get an update on AM radio with Tom Brand from the National Associ...

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we broadcast live from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting 80th annual convention in Kansas City. We start the show with an update on the government shutdown and a Farm Bill extension with Jerry Hagstrom from The Hagstrom Report. In Segment Two, we continue a discussion on the Farm Bill and other ag issues with former FSA Administrator and current Bu...

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show looking at the dynamics in the dairy market with Alyssa Badger from HighGround Dairy. Then in Segment Two, Casey Seymour from Moving Iron LLC and the Moving Iron Podcast stops by to discuss the trends in the ag equipment auction market as we near the end of the year. In Segment Three, we discuss tips for winter herd bull manageme...

Dave Kayser, South Dakota farmer and trustee for the CHS Foundation, explains how the foundation's gift of nearly $4.3 million will support FFA programs.