Agriculture of America

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex Maxtron Synthetic Diesel Engine Oil, we start the show with a market analysis from Barchart Senior Market Analyst, Darin Newsom. Then in Segment Two, we get an update on weather in Brazil and Argentina as well as here at home with DTN Meteorologist, John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the latest competition initiatives from the Biden Administration and USD...

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we started the show recapping the November WASDE report and the markets overall with Chris Robinson from Robinson Ag Marketing. In Segment Two, we discuss the recent federal appeals court ruling on chlorpyrifos with North Dakota Grain Growers Association President, Ed Kessel. In Segment Three, an update on the next government shutdown deadline and the Farm Bill w...

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show discussing the overall market outlook ahead of the November WASDE Report with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we discuss the opportunities for veterans in ag and the ethanol industry and the new Veterans for Renewable Fuels initiative with Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO, Geoff Cooper....

On today's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Maxtron Synthetic Diesel Engine Oil, we start the show with a look at the continued soybean led rally with Don Roose from U.S. Commodities. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest Global Pork Quarterly from Rabobank with their Senior Analyst-Animal Protein, Christine McCracken. Then in Segment Three, we discuss the latest results of the Purdue University/CME G...

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Ruby Fieldmaster, we start the show discussing the latest details surrounding the proposed speed limiter rule that could impact the trucking industry with Lewie Pugh, EVP with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). In Segment Two, we discuss the latest Meat Demand Monitor with Dr. Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. Find the report at...

Jim Levos, a seed sales manager with CHS, discusses crop production challenges in 2023 and how new seed technologies can help farmers navigate the unknowns of 2024. 

On Monday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show with a look at the soybean and crude oil markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, an update on U.S. weather as we try to wrap up fall fieldwork and a look at some early challenges in South America with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the latest cut to duties...

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show having a conversation with Abigail Peterson, Director of Agronomy at the Illinois Soybean Association. Next up in Segment Two, we discuss the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) announced by USDA and export programs in general with Jim Sutter, U.S. Agricultural Export Development Council Chair and CEO of the U.S. So...

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex Roadmaster XL, we start by discussing the struggling corn market, strength in soybeans and overall risk management with Brian Splitt from AgMarket.net. Then in Segment Two, we get some fall nitrogen application tips and more with Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist, Angie Rieck-Hinz. In Segment Three, it's an update from Washington D.C. and discussi...

On the November episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we discuss the importance of export markets, MAP and FMD funding and more with NCGA Trade Policy Director Nancy Martinez and Janis Highley, who serves on NCGA's Market Development Action Team (MDAT) as well as the Indiana Corn Marketing Council.

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Ruby Fieldmaster, we start the show learning more about the Biden Administration's announcement of $5 Billion in new funding for rural America with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Then in Segment Two, it's the November episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. We discuss the importance of export markets, MAP and FMD funding and...

Jon Woetzel, lubricants quality assurance manager for CHS, offers preventive maintenance advice for combines, tractors, and other equipment before winter storage. 

On Tuesday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex, we discuss sustainability in agriculture and how precision ag is evolving to digital ag with Curt Blades, SVP of Government and Industry Relations with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. In Segment Two, we discuss what is happening in the markets with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing. Next up in Segment Three, we listen to a conversation that Je...

On Monday's AOA, we started the week discussing the Federal Reserve meeting, outlook for grains and more with Barchart Senior Market Analyst, Darin Newsom. In Segment Two, we discuss the recent rain and snow along with cold temperatures impacting much of the U.S. and a look at weather concerns developing in South America with DTN Meteorologist, John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we have a co...

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show discussing one year of the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) with USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt. In Segment Two, we have a conversation about lamb imports and the Protect American Lamb project with Carson Jorgensen. In Segment Three, we discuss the fiscal health of t...

On Thursday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Maxtron Synthetic Diesel Engine Oil, we start the show with a look at this week in the commodity markets with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. Then in Segment Two, we have a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert Jr about various national and Illinois ag issues. Next up in Segment Three, we get the latest updates from...

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Roadmaster XL, we start the show with a look at USDA's $2.3 billion investment in international trade and other news headlines. In Segment Two, we have a conversation about the turmoil in Washington D.C. and the impacts on ag appropriations, the Farm Bill and more with Randy Russell, President of The Russell Group. In Segment Three, we discuss the World Meat Co...

On Tuesday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex, we start the show with a discussion about U.S. grain exports and recap the Global Ethanol Summit with U.S. Grains Council President and CEO, Ryan LeGrand. In Segment Two, we discuss the current and potential impacts for the Israel/Hamas War on shipping in the Middle East and around the world with Christian Roeloffs, co founder and CEO of Container xChange...

Andrew Scholtz, a CHS agronomist, provides tips to help make fall fertilizer decisions.

On Monday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the volatility in the grain markets and a recap of the Cattle on Feed report with Barchart Senior Market Analyst, Darin Newsom. In Segment Two, we discuss a weather pattern shift this week and the potential for some snow in the Upper Midwest and Northern Plains with DTN Meteorologist Teresa Wells. In Segment Three, we discu...

On Friday's AOA, we start the show looking at the latest meat export numbers with U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Dan Halstrom. In Segment Two, we discuss the Adopt GREET Act and other ethanol issues with Chris Bliley, SVP of Regulatory Affairs with Growth Energy. Then we talk markets in Segment Three with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX.

On Thursday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Maxtron Synthetic Diesel Engine Oil, we start the show by taking a look at the recent soybean market rally and more with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest news surrounding Midwest carbon pipeline projects with Smart Carbon Network Executive Director, Joe Heinrich. In Segment Three, tax season is right around the corner...

On today's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show with Jesse Allen taking a look at ag news headlines. In Segment Two, we discuss what is happening in the markets including what it might take to push grains higher with Naomi Blohm, Senior Market Advisor at Total Farm Marketing. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss the current outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) an...

Chris Ludwig, who leads corn trading and risk management at CHS, discusses crop supply and demand and potential ramifications for U.S. farmers.

On Tuesday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Roadmaster XL, we start the show discussing the impact of low water levels on the Mississippi River on our soybean exports with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA). Next up in Segment Three, we discuss ag equipment sales and auction trends with Tra...