Adams On Agriculture

Wednesday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets and reaction to new trade deal announcements with Chip Nellinger from Blue Reef Agri-Marketing. In Segment Two, we talk about enhancing drought resilience with advanced crop nutrition as Keith Byerly, Commercial Sustainability Lead, The Mosaic Company. Next up in Segment Three, we have a conversation with Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR). Then we close the show remembering the life and career of farm broadcaster Mike Perrine as former AOA host Mike Adams joins the show.

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show discussing USDA's approach to combating New World Screwworm with Dr. Russ Daly, South Dakota State University Extension Veterinarian. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). Following that in Segment Three, we take a look at the latest market trends and more with Naomi Blohm, Senior Market Advisor at Total Farm Marketing. Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four including an update on the U.S. Trade Representative reviewing the African Growth and Opportunity Act which provides favorable access to the U.S. market for products from 30 African nations.

Monday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets to get the week going with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, are we going to see a prolonged heat dome across parts of the U.S. this week? DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins us for a look at that and the weather forecast for the week ahead. In Segment Three, we welcome Charley Martinez from the University of Tennessee to the show as we discuss the trends in beef on dairy, the overall herd rebuild and more. Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four including details on a new yield model forecast out from Commodity Weather Group and more.  

Friday on AOA, we start the show with a look at a positive end of the week in the markets with Mike Minor from Professional Ag Marketing. In Segment Two, we discuss matching cows to their environment, mature cow weights, herd rebuilding and more with Dr. Jamie Courter, State Beef Genetics Extension Specialist at the University of Missouri. In Segment Three, we learn about the 12th annual Mahindra Military Salute Giveaway with Viren Popli, CEO and President of Mahindra Ag North America. Then we close the show hearing a bit of a recent conversation on whether more milk and fewer cows is a smarter path for ag policy with David Javier Iscovich, CEO of Mileutis.

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with a check of the markets as Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we get an update on 45Z and the latest with Mitchell Hora from Continuum Ag. In Segment Three, we discuss the U.S. withdrawal from the Tomato Suspension Agreement with Robert Guenther, Executive Vice President of the Florida Tomato Exchange. Then we close with ag news headlines in Segment Four.

Wednesday on AOA, we start the show discussing Rural Road Safety Week with Laramie Sandquist, Nationwide’s Agribusiness Risk Leader in Segment One. Next up, we look at the latest land values report from Farmers National with their Senior Vice President of FARM and Real Estate, Paul Schadegg, in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we talk about markets, yield models and have a conversation with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX. Then we close the show in Segment Four learning about Angus Access with Katie Martin, Director of Communications for the Red Angus Association of America.

Tuesday on AOA, we get an update on the July board meeting for the United Soybean Board with Carla Schultz, USB Director, Communication & Education Chair from Michigan. In Segment Two, we have a discussion about the adoption of technology, innovation and potential problems with commercialization of new tech in ag with Randy Barker, CEO of INTENT. In Segment Three, we get a preview of the 2025 Farm Progress Show coming up August 26th-28th in Decatur, IL with show manager, Matt Jungmann. Then we look at news headlines in Segment Four.

Monday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the tough grain market environment and discuss what the markets are telling us with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get an update on weekend rains in areas that needed it and more weather updates with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we learn about the newly released Beef Industry Long Range Plan with spokesperson Joe Lowe. (Learn more about the new long range plan by visiting https://www.BeefLongRangePlan.com.) Then we close the show in Segment Four discussing the USDA farm security is national security initiative and more with Tate Bennett, Director of Rural Policy at America First Policy Institute.

On Friday's AOA, we look at the latest May red meat export numbers with Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with David Holt, President of the Consumer Energy Alliance. Next in Segment Three, we talk with author Dave Savage about his book Agritopia followed by news headlines in Segment Four.

On the latest episode of Field Forward, brought to you by Pioneer, we learn about their Z-Series Soybeans. Steve Leusink, Pioneer Field Agronomist, joins Jesse Allen to discuss the benefits, defense traits and more of the Z-Series. Learn more as well online at https://www.pioneer.com.

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with a look at markets with Cory Bratland with AgMarket.net in Segment One. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest Meat Demand Monitor results with Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. (Find those online by visiting their website at https://agmanager.info) In Segment Three, we have a conversation with Dylan Lubbe from Agoro Carbon Alliance and take a look at news headlines to close the show in Segment Four.

Wednesday, July 9th 1) Mike Stranz, National Farmers Union 2) Dr. Jim Fredericks, National Pest Management Association 3) Senator Chuck Grassley 4) NEWS HEADLINES

Tuesday on AOA, we start the show talking markets with Garrett Toay from AgTraderTalk in Segment One. In Segment Two, we learn about the SNAP-Ed program and what happens to that amid the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill as Jennifer McCaffery, Assistant Dean for the Family and Consumer Sciences programs at University of Illinois Extension joins us for a conversation. In Segment Three, we go over the latest results of the monthly Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer with Dr. Jim Mintert, Professor Emeritus at Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture. Then we close in Segment Four, learning about recent testimony on Capitol Hill regarding competition in the meatpacking industry and more with Bill Bullard, CEO of R-CALF USA.

Monday on AOA, we start the show with a look at weather impacts in the markets and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get an update on the weather forecast for the week ahead across the country with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss ethanol provisions in the One Big, Beautiful Bill along with the recent RVO and SRE news with Geoff Cooper, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association. Then we close out with ag news headlines in Segment Four.

Happy 4th of July! As America celebrates Independence Day 2025, we listen back to a few conversations from our time at the recent R-CALF USA Convention. We hear from their President Dave Hyde of Ohio in Segment One and learn more about what is becoming a divisive issue in the angus side of the cattle industry over a Global Methane Hub research grant with Brian Palmer from Palmer Angus in Texas during Segment Three. In between that, we’ll talk about the sunflower crops this season with John Sandbakken from the National Sunflower Association in Segment Two and close the show with ag news headlines.

Thursday on AOA, we start the show with market analysis and perspective as we close out the week of trade with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics in Segment One followed by a conversation with DTN Environmental Editor Todd Neeley in Segment Two. Then in Segment Three, we sit down to talk D.C. policy and much more with Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. We close in Segment Four as Jesse Allen has a look ag news headlines ahead of the holiday.  

On the first episode of Field Forward powered by Pioneer, Jesse Allen sits down with Pioneer Field Agronomist Caleb Hinkle to discuss PowerCore® Ultra Enlist® from Pioneer. Caleb provides insights and background on what PowerCore® Ultra Enlist® offer farmers when it comes to controlling pests, performance and much more. Learn more online as well by visiting https://www.pioneer.com/us/products/corn/traits-technologies/powercore-enlist-corn.html

On the latest episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we discuss trade, tariffs and the impact on the rural economy with Nancy Martinez, Director, Public Policy, Trade and Biotechnology with NCGA and Jolene Riessen, Chair of the Iowa Corn Growers Association who also serves on NCGA’s Trade, Transportation, and Animal Action Team. 

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets in Segment One with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing. In Segment Two, it's the latest episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. We discuss trade and tariffs with Nancy Martinez, Director, Public Policy, Trade and Biotechnology with NCGA and Jolene Riessen, Chair of the Iowa Corn Growers Association who also serves on NCGA’s Trade, Transportation, and Animal Action Team. In Segment Three, we talk One Big, Beautiful Bill along with MAHA, trade and more as Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council joins the show. Then in Segment Four, we discuss livestock news and issues with Carrie Stadheim, Editor at Tri-State Livestock News.

Tuesday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the cattle and grain markets with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale. In Segment Two, we discuss EPA's 2026-27 RVO news, 45Z and more with Donnell Rehagen, CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America. In Segment Three, it's our first Tractor Zoom Tuesday as we discuss the latest trends in Row Crop Tractors, Row Crop Headers and more with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom. Then we close the show in Segment Four with an update on kochia being found in northwest Missouri with Kevin Bradley, weed scientist with University of Missouri Extension.