Agriculture of America

On Monday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Maxtron Synthetic Diesel Engine Oil, we start the show discussing the quietness in the markets with Barchart Senior Market Analyst Darin Newsom. In Segment Two, we take a look at this week's weather forecast in the U.S. and South America with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we look at the September ag equipment sales numbers and the Q3 nu...

On Friday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex, we start the show with an update from Capitol Hill with Jerry Hagstrom from The Hagstrom Report. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest Meat Demand Monitor for September with Dr. Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. Find the latest Meat Demand Monitor here:  https://bit.ly/3DOXrdo  In Segment Three, we have a conversation with the new President of the...

On Thursday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex, we start the show discussing the markets and volatility in crude oil with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation President, Eric Mayberry. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss the geopolitical ramifications of war in the Middle East and more with author and geopolitical st...

Unit sales of four-wheel-drive ag tractors experienced a notable upswing in both the U.S. and Canada in September, closing the third quarter of 2023 in a strong position. The latest monthly data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers shows 100-plus two-wheel-drive tractors, and four-wheel-drive tractors grew year-over-year in the United States. Jesse Allen talks about the September and Q3...

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Roadmaster XL, we start the show with Engine Technology Forum (formerly the Diesel Technology Forum) Executive Director Allen Schaeffer in Segment One. In Segment Two, we preview the October WASDE report coming up on Thursday with Ted Seifried, Chief Market Strategist at Zaner Ag Hedge. In Segment Three, we discuss Farm Bill, the Bunge/Viterra merger and more w...

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show with National Sorghum Producers CEO Tim Lust. In Segment Two, we get a harvest update from central and eastern Illinois with Dekalb Asgrow agronomist Randy Niver. In Segment Three, a conversation about farm bill priorities and the U.S. cotton industry with Robbie Minnich from the National Cotton Council. Finally in Segment Four,...

It's National Co-op Month. Megan Wolle, who leads stewardship programs at CHS, talks about the importance of inspiring future ag leaders and educating youth about the value of co-ops.

On Monday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show with a look at market implications of the Hamas attack on Israel over the weekend and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst with Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the cooler weather and potential for heavy rain and snow for parts of the country this week with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we...

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex Maxtron Synthetic Diesel Engine Oil, we start the program looking at the pre-weekend quietness in the grain and livestock markets with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing. In Segment Two, we discuss the H2-A Visa Program and potential reforms to that guest worker program to improve farm labor. Arnulfo Hinojosa, Vice President for the Federation of Employers & Worker...

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex Roadmaster XL, we start the show with a look at the choppy grain markets and more with Tyler Schau from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we discuss the cattle industry with Livestock Marketing Association Vice President Mike VanMaanen. Next up, we get an update on California's lack of E-15 approval, attacks on the ethanol industry and more with Renewable Fuels Asso...

For the October episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we continue our sustainable aviation fuel discussion and how corn can play a role. NCGA Director of Market Development Sarah McKay and NCGA Market Development Action Team member Lindsey Bowers join us for this month's program.

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with an update from World Dairy Expo and talk about dairy exports with U.S. Dairy Export Council Chairman Alex Peterson from Missouri. In Segment Two, it is the October episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association as we continue our sustainable aviation fuel discussion this month. NCGA Director of Market Development...

October is National Co-op Month. Learn how the cooperative system brings value to farmers, ranchers, and the rural communities where they operate.

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show and discuss stress on the farm and a new, Emmy award winning documentary that highlights the challenges farmers face with stress as Mississippi State University Associate Professor David Buys joins the program to tell us more about "On the Farm." In Segment Two, we have a conversation with USA Rice board member and Arkansas Rice...

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show with a look at everything impacting the markets to start October with Barchart Senior Market Analyst Darin Newsom. In Segment Two, plenty of heat has been helping a rapid harvest across the Corn Belt. We get a weather update from DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with CoBank's Ken Zuckerberg...

On Friday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Roadmaster XL, we start the show discussing an appropriations amendment that could affect sugar policy and the latest on the government shutdown, Farm Bill and more with National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President and CEO, Chuck Conner. In Segment Two, we discuss the rising price of anhydrous and the fertilizer market picture as a whole with Josh Linv...

On Thursday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show exploring the commodity market trade action near month's end and get market analysis with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we have a conversation about the sunflower industry and how this year's crop is looking with John Sandbakken, Executive Director for the National Sunflower Association. Nex...

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Roadmaster XL, we start the show with an update from Capitol Hill and talk of opposition to the anti-checkoff amendment in Congress with National Cattlemen's Beef Association Senior Director, Government Affairs, Tanner Beymer. In Segment Two, we start our harvest tour around the country and get details on the Southeastern states with AgriGold Agronomist Leslie...

Anna Adams, senior commodities trader with CHS, explains how soil health and micronutrient applications can improve crop health and production.

On Tuesday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Maxtron Synthetic Diesel Engine Oil, we start the show with a look at the quiet commodity market trade as Garrett Toay from AgTraderTalk joins the show. In Segment Two, we discuss the farm economy and lending outlook for this fall and 2024 with Curt Covington from AgAmerica. Then in Segment Three, we get an update on the EPA Science Advisory Board commenta...

On today's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show with a broad look at the corn market and more with Barchart Senior Market Analyst, Darin Newsom. Then in Segment Two, we recap the heavy rains over the weekend in parts of the Midwest and get an update on the forecast moving into October with DTN Meteorologist, John Baranick. In Segment Three, Dr. Derrell Peel from Oklahoma...

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we kick off the show by learning more about Mosaic Biologicals with Ross Bender from The Mosaic Company. In Segment Two, we learn more about the recent D.C. fly-in hosted by the National Association of Wheat Growers with their Secretary, Jamie Kress. Then in Segment Three, we discuss the on-going impacts of the Russia/Ukraine war on the global mark...

On Thursday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Premium Diesel, we kick off the show with a look at the broader market picture and get a few comments from Brian Splitt with AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with U.S. Cattlemen's Association President Justin Tupper. Then we get an update on sugarbeet harvest, sugar industry policy/economics and more with Dr. Robert Johansson, Director...

On Wednesday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Maxtron Synthetic Diesel Engine Oil, we start the show talking about ag aviation and air seeding cover crops with the CEO of the National Agricultural Aviation Association, Andrew Moore. Then in Segment Two, we get an update on the potential government shutdown, Farm Bill and more with Agri Pulse Associate Editor Jacqui Fatka. In Segment Three, we discus...

Vickie Kilgore, senior risk management consultant at Nationwide, provides tips to stay safe on the farm during the busy harvest season.