Agriculture of America

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with analysis on the grain and livestock markets with Don Roose from U.S. Commodities followed by a look at this week's weather forecast with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we get an update on the global fertilizer situation with StoneX VP of Fertilizer Josh Linville. We close the show in Segment Four with a look at the latest...

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we discuss USDA data, markets, the ag economy and so much more. For the first part of the show, we talk with Dr. Seth Meyer, Director of the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri. As a former Chief Economist at the USDA, we get his perspective on recent concerns about USDA data response and also discuss the broader picture...

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with market analysis and perspective from Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we continue our celebration of 100 Years of Pioneer as we look at key agronomy innovations over the past century with Pioneer Agronomy Manager Mark Jeschke. In Segment Three, we discuss the latest results of the monthly Meat Demand Monitor with...

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with Kansas State University economist Gregg Ibendahl who discusses the rising costs affecting farmers as we enter spring planting season. In Segment Two, we have a wide-ranging conversation with Mark Meckler (President of Convention of States) about farmer aid and policy issues impacting rural America. In Segment Three, we sit down with PMI Fo...

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show talking markets with Tommy Grisafi from Nesvick Trading and Ag Bull Media followed by a conversation with Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen. Then, we talk about the latest in the ag equipment sector with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom followed by a conversation about the 2025/26 Sorghum Harvest Quality Report w...

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets as Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart, joins us to discuss. In Segment Two, we get a look at the forecast for the week ahead with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. After the bottom of the hour, we have an early spring agronomic conversation with Alan Blaylock, Senior Agronomist at Nutrien. We close the show...

On the Good Friday edition of AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show discussing the latest U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council's (USGBC's) 2025/2026 Corn Export Cargo Quality Report , with Mark Sevier, Manager of Global Strategies and Trade for the council. In Segment Two, we talk with USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce who helps us dispel some myths regarding...

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with market perspective and analysis from Matt Bennett with AgMarket.net in Segment One. We follow that with a few news headlines and squeeze in some time with Dr. Seth Meyer from FAPRI at the University of Missouri. In Segment Three, we talk with Jim Matheson, CEO of NRECA – the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association – about challeng...

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the cattle markets and post-USDA grain market action with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale. In Segment Two, we talk with National Farmers Union President Rob Larew about the Farm Bill, input costs and much more. In Segment Three, we discuss the EPA's announcement on the RFS and prospects for permanent year-round E15 legislation with G...

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we take a look at news headlines including comments on advocating in agriculture from American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall and some insights into the potential slowdown of Brazil soybean expansion due to cost pressures in Segment One. In Segment Two, we discuss a new Fungicide Timing Solution and have an agronomic conversation with Trent Brisby from Pione...

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with Barchart Senior Market Analyst Darin Newsom, who discusses the potential market volatility this week with the end of the month, USDA reports, headline news risk and more. In Segment Two, we talk about an active week of weather ahead of some parts of the country with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we have a conversation w...

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with Meatingplace Editor-in-Chief Tom Johnston, who shares some insight into any impacts on global meat trade due to the Middle East conflict and more. In Segment Two, we talk with Brian Jennings from the American Coalition for Ethanol about E15, RVOs and ethanol issues at large. In Segment Three, we sit down for a conversation with Corn Refiners...

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a broad look at the forces driving the markets right now with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we discuss the voluntary "Product of USA" labeling campaign and get an update on New World Screwworm prevention with Justin Tupper, President of the U.S. Cattlemen's Association. In Segment Three, we discuss 45Z, year-r...

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a conversation with Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) followed by some commentary from Jesse about RVOs, Product of the USA labeling and more. Then in Segment Three, we sit down to chat with National Grain and Feed Association President and CEO Mike Seyfert followed by a rundown of ag news headlines to close the show in Segment Four.

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a recap of the January 2026 meat export numbers and have a conversation with U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom. In Segment Two, we catch up with Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing while he celebrates National Ag Day at the state capitol in St Paul and we discuss various national and state ag issu...

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we open the show looking at more headline risk volatility impacting the markets across the board with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two we discuss the record heat over the weekend, the precipitation outlook for the week ahead and the prospects of a "Godzilla" El Nino this year with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Then in Segments Thre...

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show discussing data centers and work the Bipartisan Policy Center is doing to drive open conversations about these projects as David Hill, Executive Vice President for Energy at BPC joins the show. In Segment Two, we discuss updates to ARC, PLC, base acres, reference prices and more under the One Big Beautiful Bill along with resources available for p...

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with a look at this week's market action and have a conversation with Cory Bratland from AgMarket.net . In Segment Two, we discuss crop nutrition as we head into spring planting and have an agronomy discussion with Roland Leatherwood from The Mosaic Company. In Segment Three, we discuss the on-going lawsuit to end USDA's current rule requiring e...

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with former USDA Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns (who is currently the Chairman of Agriculture for Alliant Group) to discuss a key R&D tax credit that farmers and ranchers need to know about for their operation. In Segment Two, we are joined by David Fialkov, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs for NATSO, NACS and SIGMA, who di...

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show by discussing the markets with Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth from Van Ahn & Company in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we learn more about Ambrook and how they can help you manage your books and your operation as Haley Potter joins us for a conversation. In Segment Three, we talk with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) about fertilizer prices, E-15 an...

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show by looking at weekend headlines influencing the markets and talk with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we recap the massive weather system that impacted the country over the weekend and to start this week with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the pulse industry and talk with USA Pulses C...

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show hearing a conversation with Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) regarding the Buying American Cotton Act along with perspective on Farm Bill prospects in the Senate and more. In Segment Two, we discuss the overall outlook for the farm economy with Barry Benson, VP of Agribusiness Banking with  FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha). In Segment Three, we...

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we are spending time at the StoneX Ag & Dairy Market Outlook in Nashville, TN. In Segment One, we discuss interest rates and the broader macroeconomy with Josh Carrington, VP of Interest Rate Hedging at StoneX. In Segment Two, StoneX Senior Fertilizer Analyst Mike Castle joins us with an update on fertilizer prices heading into spring. In Segment Three, we take...

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Lubricants, we start the show with Meatingplace Managing Editor Peter Ricci who shares details of his recent interview with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins regarding the state of the meat industry. In Segment Two, we listen back to our conversation with U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter during Commodity Classic. In Segment Three, we discus...

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with analysis of the current market dynamics with Brian Grete from Commstock Investments in Segment One followed by a conversation with MyAgData in Segment Two as founder Michelle Tressel joins the show. In Segment Three, we talk with Dr. Ashley Johnson, National Pork Producers Council director of food policy, about the MAHA movement, dietary gui...