Adams On Agriculture

For the September episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we discuss the Agriculture Trade Deficit Forecast with Nancy Martinez (NCGA Director of Public Policy, Trade and Biotechnology) and Matthew Poe (NCGA Market Development Action Team Member (MDAT) from Mississippi). 

On Friday's AOA, we start the show with a look at declining farmer sentiment in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer as Dr. Jim Mintert from the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture joins us in Segment One. Then for the rest of our program, it is our September Farmer/Rancher Roundtable as we discuss the ag economy, farm bill, cash basis concerns and much more. Our panel this month features Richard Fordyce from Missouri, Rob Shaffer from Illinois and Bill Beam from Pennsylvania.  

  Thursday on AOA, we take a look at the market action and ask Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net if the grain market "bear" is dead or just taking a vacation with this recent rally. In Segment Two, we go over the latest Meat Demand Monitor results for August and discuss price gouging at the grocery store and more with Dr. Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. (View the latest and historical data at https://agmanager.info)    Next up in Segment Three, we discuss the talk of price caps on food in this election cycle and thoughts on the overall economic picture with Kelly Lester, Policy Analyst at the John Locke Foundation. Then in Segment Four, we talk with central Minnesota's Mark Koehn who is set to drive a restored 1940 Farmall tractor pulling a camper from the Canadian border to the Gulf of Mexico to raise awareness and money for FFA. Follow his journey on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562350811738

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the cattle markets and more in Segment One with Kyle Bumsted of Allendale. In Segment Two, it is the September episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. We discuss the Agriculture Trade Deficit Forecast with Nancy Martinez (NCGA Director of Public Policy, Trade and Biotechnology) and Matthew Poe (NCGA Market Development Action Team Member (MDAT) from Mississippi).    In Segment Three, we talk about farm policy including Minnesota Farmers Union's full board opposing Project 2024 proposals for farm programs with MFU Vice President Anne Schwagerl. We wrap the show in Segment Four with a look at ag news headlines.

Tuesday on AOA, we start the post Labor Day weekend show by asking Barchart Senior Market Analyst Darin Newsom whether or not the grain markets (corn in particular) will continue its uptrend or break people's hearts to start the month of September. In Segment Two, is there risk of frost in the U.S. later this week? DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins us to share details. Then in Segment Three, we get an update on various logistical challenges heading towards harvest including the Canadian rail situation, low water levels on the Mississippi and more with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director for the Soy Transportation Coalition. Then we close the show in Segment Four by having a conversation with the new chairwoman of the National Sorghum Producers, Amy France of Kansas.  

Farmers and ranchers handle fuel almost every day. Dan Harjes, a senior transportation safety specialist with CHS, provides guidance to safely store and handle fuel.

On Monday’s AOA, as we celebrate the Labor Day holiday, we listen back to more conversations from the 2024 Farm Progress Show on today’s program. First up though in Segment One, we take a look at some of the latest stories and ag news to start. Then in Segment Two, we have a wide ranging conversation with Landus CEO Matt Carstens. In Segment Three, we talk about grains and oilseeds and look at the big picture with Stephen Nicholson, Global Sector Strategist- Grains and Oilseeds at Rabobank. Finally, we talk with FBN co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Charles Baron in Segment Four.

On Friday’s AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets and some of this week’s grain rally into the Labor Day weekend with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. Then, we share more conversations from this year’s Farm Progress Show for the rest of the show. We talk in Segment Two with Chuck Spencer, GROWMARK Executive Director of Corporate and Government Relations. In Segment Three, we hear from Robert White, Senior VP, Industry Relations & Market Development for the Renewable Fuels Association. Then in Segment Four, we get some tire tips from Chris Neidert, Ag Marketing, Training and Development Manager for Trelleborg & Mitas Tires.

We spend the final day of the 2024 Farm Progress Show with Pioneer as we learn more about Z Series soybeans, their latest corn offerings, seed treatments and more. We talk with Pioneer's Shelby Schaa, Brandon Walter and Brad Van Kooten as well as an update from Farm Progress National Events Manager, Matt Jungmann during today's show.

On Wednesday's AOA, live from day two of the Farm Progress Show, we spend time with BASF. In Segment One we talk with Brady Spangenberg, head of marketing, crop protection and Bryan Perry, head of seeds and traits for BASF. In Segment Two, Tractor Zoom Director of Insights Andy Campbell stops by to talk about the equipment market and the latest with tractors. In Segment Three, BASF agronomist Jeff Mueller and tech rep Nate Quam join us for a conversation. Then in Segment Four, we discuss fungicides and herbicides with Josh Putman, technical marketing manager, fungicides and herbicides for BASF.

On Monday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the market action to start the week and get analysis from Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the heat and humidity impacting much of the western Corn Belt and plains along with severe weather potential early this week with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we hear the latest on the South Dakota Supreme Court decision in the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline case and more with DTN Environmental Editor Todd Neeley. Then we have a final look at the Farm Progress Show and news headlines in Segment Four.  

On Friday’s AOA, we start the show with an update on the Canadian government effectively moving to end the rail strike and we hear from the newly crowned 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way, Rachel Visser, in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we learn about a new partnership between Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) and Dairy Distillery as they seek to turn milk permeate into low carbon ethanol. MMPA President & CEO Joe Diglio and Dairy Distillery Founder & CEO Omid McDonald join us for that conversation. In Segment Three, we discuss the risks of being underinsured and overinsured in the food and agribusiness industry with Cole Hubka, managing partner at the Insurance Office of America. Then in Segment Four, we listen to a conversation from earlier this week with Mike McCranie, board member of Northern Soy Marketing from South Dakota, as he attended SoyConnext in San Francisco which was hosted by the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC).  

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the grain and livestock markets with Jacob Burks from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we have a wide-ranging conversation including thoughts on the impact of the Canadian rail strike, the latest Farm Bill prospects, what's on the minds of folks in rural America and more with South Dakota Congressman, Dusty Johnson. Next up in Segment Three, we recap the American Coalition for Ethanol conference last week in Omaha and talk with ACE Chief Marketing Officer, Ron Lamberty. Then in Segment Four, we get an update on the Canadian rail strike taking effect as of Thursday morning with the host of Real Ag Radio, Shaun Haney.

Kealan Griffin, lead sorghum trader with CHS, provides an update on the 2024 U.S. sorghum crop and discusses demand from China, the world’s dominant buyer.

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at what is happening in the cattle market right now, a look at the hog market and more with Dennis Smith from Archer Financial Services. In Segment Two, we recap last week's DTN Digital Yield Tour as we talk with DTN/Progressive Farmer Farm Business Editor Katie Dehlinger. Next up in Segment Three, we learn about potential dairy trade issues between the U.S. and Colombia, the latest on FMMO updates and we talk about GI common names with Jaime Castaneda, Executive Vice President, Policy Development & Strategy for the National Milk Producers Association. Then in Segment Four, we learn about a new Land Use Change Initiative funded by the United Soybean Board with USB Director of Sustainable Supply, Jack Cornell.  

On Tuesday’s AOA, we start the show with a look at news headlines including the latest on a potential Canadian rail strike and what the National Grain and Feed Association is saying about the impact it could have on North American agriculture. In Segment Two, we talk with Dr. C.D. Cruz from Purdue University about new tar spot research that his team has been working on.  You can view their findings online here:  https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PDIS-02-20-0449-FE?_ga=2.29840631.971845228.1723050317-996601114.1723049325 In Segment Three, we have a conversation about sustainable aviation fuel and get perspective from the airline industry. Kevin Welsh, Vice President, Environmental Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer for Airlines for America (a member organization of Americans for Clean Aviation Fuels) joins the show. Then in Segment Four, we are joined by RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger to discuss some new funding for groups to provide education and outreach to producers about risk management op

On Monday's AOA, we start the show with a look at what's shaping up in the corn, soybean and wheat markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get a look at the weather situation across the U.S. and more with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Then in Segment Three, we talk about California's updated Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) proposed cap on soy and canola oil, EPA auditing China's used cooking oil imports and more with Jacqui Fatka, Lead Analyst, Farm Supply and Biofuels at CoBank. Then we look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.  

On Friday's AOA, grain prices continue to show pullback into the weekend. DuWayne Bosse with Bolt Marketing joins us to share some advice on managing your risk in this price environment. In Segment Two, we take a look at June meat export numbers and have a conversation with U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Dan Halstrom. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss the overall ag economy picture with Barry Benson, VP of Agribusiness Banking at FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha). Learn more at https://www.fnbo.com. Then in Segment Four, we look at news headlines including Farm Bill updates from a Senate Ag Field Hearing held this week in North Dakota by Senator John Hoeven (R-ND).

Thursday on AOA, we start the show with analysis of this week's various economic data points from the U.S. and China, export sales and avoiding doom and gloom thinking in this market environment with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we get another preview for the Farm Progress Show coming up August 27th-29th in Boone, IA with Farm Progress National Events Manager, Matt Jungmann. In Segment Three, we get details on the changes to FSA loan programs announced this week with FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. Finally, we take a look at a slew of ag news headlines in Segment Four.