Adams On Agriculture

On Wednesday’s AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at trade, logistics and more with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. Then in Segment Two, we talk about Farm Bill, disaster aid and more with Senator John Hoeven (R-ND). In Segment Three, we learn about a new report from Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) in partnership with U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action (USFRA) titled Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas Negative. Dr. Marty Matlock, co-author of the report from the University of Arkansas, joins us to discuss. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a look at pre-holiday market action as Brian Splitt from AgMarket.net joins the show.

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the holiday week market action and potential volatility surrounding tariff talk and more with Garrett Toay from AgTraderTalk. In Segment Two, we hear from Heather Anfang, President of Dairy Foods at Land O’Lakes, about dairy trends and shifting consumer habits. Next up in Segment Three, we talk more about the nomination of Brooke Rollins to be the next Secretary of Agriculture and the latest news from Capitol Hill regarding Farm Bill, disaster aid and more with Farm Progress Policy Editor, Josh Baethge. Then we close the show with another conversation from the 2024 NAFB Convention as we hear from the new Chairwoman of the US Grains Council, Verity Ulibarri.

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with some interesting news in the cattle market and a broad look at the early-holiday week trade with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we see a cold snap in the forecast for much of the country this week. Just how cold could it get? DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins us to discuss. Then in Segment Three, we listen back to another NAFB conversation as we hear from current FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. In Segment Four, we close the show with an update on the nomination of Brooke Rollins to be the next Secretary of Agriculture as FARM Correspondent, Corryn La Rue, joins the show.

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show by welcoming Chip Nellinger of Blue Reef Agri-Marketing to the show as we take a look at this week’s market action in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we hear about the ​​U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol’s fourth Annual Report titled Transparency in Action with their Program Manager, Tillman White. Then in Segment Three, we head back to the NAFB Convention and hear a conversation about WOTUS and various Clean Water Act issues updates with Courtney Briggs, Senior Director of Government Affairs at the American Farm Bureau Federation. We close the show in Segment Four with an update from activity this week on Capitol Hill with Jerry Hagstrom of The Hagstrom Report.  

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show taking a look at the geopolitical impacts on the markets this week with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we discussed Prop 12, Question 3, Farm Bill and much more with Bryan Humphreys, CEO of the National Pork Producers Council during last week's NAFB Convention. In Segment Three, former Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, Ron Baumgarten, joins the show to discuss what trade policy could look like during the incoming Trump Administration. Then in Segment Four, we got an update on the Beef Checkoff and more during the NAFB Convention with Cattlemen's Beef Board chair Andy Bishop.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we kickoff the show with a look at the midweek market action as Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth with Van Ahn & Company joins the show for a conversation. Then, we share more interviews from last week’s NAFB Convention in Kansas City for the remainder of the show. We talk post-Election, Farm Bill and more with National Farmers Union President Rob Larew in Segment Two. Then we dive into transportation, logistics, policy and more with National Grain and Feed Association President and CEO Mike Seyfert in Segment Three. We close the show and talk ethanol, biofuels and more with American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings in Segment Four.  

On Tuesday’s AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show with a look at the markets in Segment One with Dennis Smith from Archer Financial Services. Then, we listen to more conversations from the 2024 NAFB Convention for the rest of the show. In Segment Two, we look at the latest Meat Demand Monitor with Dr. Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. (Find the results at https://www.agmanager.info)   Then we talk election, Farm Bill and ag policy with Mary Kay Thatcher, Senior Lead for Federal Government Relations with Syngenta in Segment Three and Rob Johansson, Director of Economics and Policy Analysis for the American Sugar Alliance in Segment Four.  

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we take a look at the early week market action in grains and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, a look at this week's precipitation chances for the Midwest and Plains and more with DTN Meteorologist, John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we look at the overall health of the Minneapolis Fed district ag economy for the third quarter of 2024. Joe Mahon, Regional Outreach Director for the Minneapolis Fed joins us for a conversation. Then in Segment Four, we go back to last week's NAFB Convention and hear about a new conservation partnership between National Sorghum Producers and Ducks Unlimited as NSP Chairwoman, Amy France, joined us for a conversation in Kansas City.

On Friday’s AOA, powered by Cenex, we continue our coverage from the 2024 National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Convention in Kansas City, MO. We start the show talking about biofuels and more with Donnell Rehagen, CEO for Clean Fuels Alliance America. In Segment Two, we’re joined by American Soybean Association President, Josh Gackle, to discuss post-election policy, Farm Bill and much more. In Segment Three, we get more post-election perspective on what’s going on in Washington D.C. with Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Then we close the show with a look at the latest meat export numbers with Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation.  

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we continue our coverage of the NAFB Convention in Kansas City and start the show discussing Farm Bill, post election outlook and more with Sam Kieffer, VP of Public Policy with American Farm Bureau Federation. In Segment Two, we discuss biofuels post election and more with Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. Next up in Segment Three, we take a look at the markets and this week's downtrend with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX. Then we close the show with the latest Sustainable Soy Update as we are joined by John Jansen from the United Soybean Board. Learn more online by visiting https://www.unitedsoybean.org.

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we are broadcasting live from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) convention in Kansas City, MO. We start the show with National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President and CEO, Chuck Conner, as we talk about Farm Bill, the new Trump administration and more. In Segment Two, we catch up with National Pork Producers Council President, Lori Stevermer, on pork industry related issues in Segment Two. Then in Segment Three, we discuss potential ethanol and biofuels policy with Lee Zeldin at the head of EPA, SAF potential and more with Jacqui Fatka, Lead Economist for Farm Supply and Biofuels at CoBank. In Segment Four, we close the show looking at markets with Brian Splitt from AgMarket.net.

On Tuesday’s AOA, brought to you by Cenex, we kick off the show looking at a Bipartisan Policy Center follow-up report on the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) model that highlights significant progress since its 2023 launch. BPC Health Program Director Julia Harris joins us to discuss. Next up in Segment Two, we have a conversation about the FY2024 earnings report from CHS with their President and CEO, Jay Debertin. In Segment Three, we get a harvest wrap-up and thoughts on prep for 2025 with Kelsey Schneider, Wilbur-Ellis Field Agronomist covering Iowa and Nebraska. Then we close the show with a look at news headlines including Canadian reaction to President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House in Segment Four.  

Monday on AOA, brought to you by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the early week market action in what should be a quieter week of market moving events with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get an update on the weather situation as farmers look to finish up fall fieldwork and more with DTN Meteorologist, John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we talk trade policy moving forward in a second Trump Administration and more with Brent Boydston from Ag Center Solutions. Then in Segment Four, we learn about a new Center for Rural Affairs fact sheet that provides resources and highlights the use of solar energy generation and agricultural production on the same land. Mallory Tope from the Center for Rural Affairs joins us to discuss. For more information, visit cfra.org/publications.  

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show learning more about the Truckers for Troops campaign, discuss parking issues for truckers, EV trucks and more with Norita Taylor from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, as farmers may be tempted to cut back on certain inputs next season they should consider all the potential consequences of doing so. Brandon Hulme, agronomist for Champion Seed in Iowa, joins us to discuss and share his thoughts on 2025 input decisions.    In Segment Three, we discuss the topic of why cattle mobility metrics matter as steer and heifer carcass weights are rising. Dr. Michelle Calvo-Lorenzo from Elanco joins us for that discussion. Then we close the show in Segment Four and learn about an on-going Eco-Harvest project with wheat growers in Kansas and a partnership between Ecosystem Service Market Consortium (ESMC) and AGI. Laura Shutack, Project Manager for Eco-Harvest Project, Ecosystem Services Market Consortium (E

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Greases, we start the show with a look at the markets post-election, talk about the Fed meeting, Chinese stimulus, export sales and more with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with the new Executive Director of the American Gelbvieh Association, Harold Bertz. Next up in Segment Three, we look at the surprising results of the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer for October with Dr. Jim Mintert from the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture. Then in Segment Four, it's our latest Sustainable Soy Update! We discuss the challenges and importance of soil sampling with Megan Kaiser. She is past chair who serves on the United Soybean Board Executive Committee and is a soil scientist at Perry Agricultural Laboratory. Visit https://www.unitedsoybean.org for more information.  

For the November episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we discuss the recent NCGA and American Soybean Association (ASA) study looking at the potential of a renewed trade war and tariffs on U.S. corn and soybeans with NCGA Lead Economist Krista Swanson. View the study here: For the November episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we discuss the recent NCGA and American Soybean Association (ASA) study looking at the potential of a renewed trade war and tariffs on U.S. corn and soybeans with NCGA Lead Economist Krista Swanson. View the study here: https://ncga.com/stay-informed/media/the-corn-economy/article/2024/10/trade-study-how-potential-new-tariffs-could-impact-u-s-soybeans-and-corn

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we have a focus on recapping Election Day 2024 throughout the show. In Segment One, we talk about market impacts of a President Trump victory and letting the dust settle on the volatility with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale. Next up in Segment Two, it's the November episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. We discuss the recent NCGA and American Soybean Association (ASA) study looking at the potential of a renewed trade war and tariffs on U.S. corn and soybeans with NCGA Lead Economist Krista Swanson. View the study here: https://ncga.com/stay-informed/media/the-corn-economy/article/2024/10/trade-study-how-potential-new-tariffs-could-impact-u-s-soybeans-and-corn   Next up in Segment Three, we examine the election results for President, Congress and what government in Washington D.C. could look like moving forward with author and political strategist Dr. John Hulsman. Then we close the show with more recap of the Election and the voting pattern

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we are broadcasting live from the Moving Iron Summit in Nashville, TN. We start the show with a look at the markets on Election Day 2024 with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing. In Segment Two, we get a rundown of the Summit agenda and discuss the mood of attendees, the ag equipment market and more in a conversation with Casey Seymour from Moving Iron LLC. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss what's hot and not in the ag equipment market and potential implications of the FARM Act if it gets passed in Congress with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights for Tractor Zoom. Then we close the show learning more about Fusable with Jon Wommack, Managing Guides Editor for Fusable in Segment Four.  

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at early week market action ahead of Election Day, the latest FOMC meeting and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the rains for parts of the Midwest and Plains to start the week and more with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we learn about a new tool that could give an exponential boost to farmers and ag producers who want to start a food business venture. Jason Robinson, Business Development Director of Food for the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) joins us to discuss. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a look at ag news headlines and a word on getting out to vote from host Jesse Allen.  

On Friday’s AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show by having a conversation with Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) about his recent op-ed in Newsweek where he compared President Trump’s trade agenda against current Harris-Biden Administration policies impacting farmers, ranchers and rural America. In Segment Two, we have a conversation about the tightening cattle supply and how the Charolais breed is uniquely positioned to offer a terminal cross to help offset an expected 700,000 calf shortfall in 2025. We talk with American International Charolais Association Executive Vice President, Brett Spader.   Then we close the show in Segments 3 and 4 with our November Farmer/Rancher Roundtable. We discuss elections, Farm Bill, climate smart practices, the ag economy and more. This month we are joined by Tom Croner from Somerset County, Pennsylvania and John Burk from Bay City, Michigan for our discussion.