Adams On Agriculture

On Friday’s AOA, we start the show with an update from the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol with Program Manager, Tillman White. Then for the rest of the show, it is our July Farmer Roundtable conversation as we talk about climate smart ag, Farm Bill and much more. Our guests on this month’s roundtable are Jason Russell from Monticello, IA and Cavin Steiger from Forsyth, MT.

For the July episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we discuss the mission of NCGA's Market Development Action Team, why we have the TMG partnership and preview Corn Congress later this month in Washington D.C. as Denny Vennekotter (MDAT Chair, Ohio) and Chad Epler (MDAT Vice Chair, Kansas) join the show.

Tera Stoddard, a senior stewardship specialist with CHS, explains how America’s largest youth organization helps young people thrive and provides valuable skills to make their lives and communities better.

It is a best-of program for Independence Day on Thursday’s AOA! We start the show with a look at ag news headlines, followed by recent conversations about tar spot, heirs property and an update on this year’s cotton crop and more. Have a happy and safe 4th of July from everyone at Agriculture of America!

Wednesday on AOA, we start the show with a look at markets ahead of the 4th of July and we ask Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics his thoughts on why the soy complex is strong to start the month. In Segment Two, it is the July episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. We discuss the mission of NCGA's Market Development Action Team, why we have the TMG partnership and preview Corn Congress later this month in Washington D.C. as Denny Vennekotter (MDAT Chair, Ohio) and Chad Epler (MDAT Vice Chair, Kansas) join the show. In Segment Three, we discuss Nutrien/Loveland Products recent acquisition of Suncor Energy's agroscience assets including new biocontrol technology with Francisco Manzano from Loveland Products. Then we wrap the show in Segment Four with a look at ag news headlines ahead of the 4th of July holiday.  

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the market action ahead of the 4th of July holiday with Don Roose from U.S. Commodities. In Segment Two, we catch up on various ethanol and biofuels issues with Jacqui Fatka, Lead Analyst, Farm Supply and Biofuels at CoBank. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss heirs property with Fran Miller, Senior Staff Attorney/Adjunct Faculty at the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems, Vermont Law and Graduate School. Then we take a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four to end the show.  

On Monday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets as Barchart Senior Market Analyst, Darin Newsom, shares his belief as to why the end of June USDA Reports shouldn't matter to the market trade. In Segment Two, we take a look at the weather forecast for the 4th of July week ahead with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we recap the National Potato Council summer meeting, discuss Farm Bill prospects and ag labor with NPC CEO, Kam Quarles. Finally in Segment Four, more layoffs at John Deere and the Supreme Court decision on Chevron deference is discussed in ag news headlines with Jesse Allen.  

Friday on AOA, we start the show discussing Clean Fuels Alliance America's petition to EPA to reconsider 2024 and 2025 RFS Volumes and some updates on SAF with Kurt Kovarik, Vice President of Federal Affairs for Clean Fuels. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest proposed Packers and Stockyards Act Rule with Ethan Lane, National Cattlemen's Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) about the bipartisan field hearing he held this week with Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) discussing drought issues in the High Plains. Finally in Segment Four, we wrap the show with the latest ag news headlines.  

Thursday on AOA, we start the show with a look at market action, preview of Friday's USDA data dump and talk about how to manage emotions in these depressed markets with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we have a conversation about tar spot management with Tyler Vreugdenhil, Channel Technical Agronomist based in Nebraska. Next up in Segment Three, we have a conversation with National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) President Keeff Felty from Oklahoma. We wrap the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.  

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show discussing the Iowa Utilities Board approving the Summit Carbon pipeline on Tuesday along with the numerous lawsuits and petitions against EPA from ag and ethanol groups with DTN Environmental Editor, Todd Neeley. Next up in Segment Two, we look at annual heavy duty vehicle data and have a conversation with Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director at the Engine Technology Forum. In Segment Three, we discuss the tone of the markets, the impact of funds and algorithms on market action and look at potential volatility ahead with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX. We wrap the show in Segment Four and hear part of a recent conversation with United Soybean Board director and Indiana farmer, Don Wyss.  

Ron Batey, senior director of refined fuels operations, pricing and economics with CHS, discusses decarbonization efforts using sustainable aviation fuel and the potential impact on agriculture.

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show discussing the market action and the importance of Friday's USDA reports with Chris Robinson from Robinson Ag Marketing. In Segment Two, Alyssa Cho, an agronomist with Bayer and lead for the ForGround by Bayer platform, joins us to discuss the platform aimed at driving forward regenerative agriculture. Next up in Segment Three, we get an update on the excessive flooding and recovery efforts in Iowa, the latest on HPAI and more with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig. Then in Segment Four, we learn about the first-ever issuance of carbon credits for large scale rice methane reduction in US history with Tyler Hull, President of AgriCapture.

On Monday's AOA, we start the show with a focus on the weather including potential impacts of flooding in Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota on the grain markets as Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart joins us to discuss in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we get a rundown of the flooding, the heat in other parts of the country and the forecast for the week ahead with DTN Meteorologist, John Baranick. We turn our attention to cotton in Segment Three as we have a conversation with Tas Smith, VP of Producer Affairs for the National Cotton Council. Then in Segment Four, we have a conversation with Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI).  

On Friday's AOA, we start the show with an updated preview of the Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days with Farm Progress National Events Manager, Matt Jungmann. In Segment Two, we talk about markets and fundamentals you need to watch for with Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor, Naomi Blohm. Next up in Segment Three, we have a conversation about a new report on the State of American Agriculture and some of the concerns from farmers and ranchers currently in rural America with AgAmerica's Senior Director of Institution Credit, Curt Covington. Finally in Segment Four, we learn about a potentially very impactful energy issue for farmers and ranchers surrounding the NIETC (or National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor) that includes 10 projects across the US, with a footprint in dozens of states. Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins joins us to discuss and share his concerns about "phase two" of this project from the Department of Energy.

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with a look at market action in Segment One with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we catch up with International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) President and CEO, Dr. Michael Dykes, to talk about June Dairy Month, HPAI latest and more. In Segment Three, we have a look at some of the latest news headlines and then we wrap the show in Segment Four with Curt Blades, Senior Vice President at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.  

On Wednesday’s AOA, no markets for the Juneteenth federal holiday on Wednesday but Jesse has a recap of Tuesday’s trade action and the latest crop progress report from USDA to kick off the show in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we hear part of a recent conversation about sustainability in agriculture rooted in reality with Nico Reinoso, SVP of Global Development, INTENT. (You can hear the full conversation here: https://agricultureofamerica.com/2024/06/06/video-sustainable-ag-goals-rooted-in-reality/)   In Segment Three, we sit down with the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator John Boozman (R-AR), to discuss the Senate GOP framework for the Farm Bill and where we go from here. Finally in Segment Four, we take a look at ag news headlines.

Alissa Geske, research lead at the CHS Crop Science Research and Development Center, says the state-of-the-art facility allows year-round testing that will accelerate product evaluation and development.

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show discussing National Corn Growers Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, OOIDA joining with the American Petroleum Institute to file a lawsuit challenging EPA's heavy-duty vehicle emissions standards for model years 2027-2032 with NCGA President Harold Wolle. In Segment Two, we discuss ethanol related issues including the latest on E-15, 45Z for sustainable aviation fuel and more with Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. In Segment Three, we take a look at the current market dynamics and the overall ag economy with agricultural economist, Matthew Roberts. Then in Segment Four, we recap a recent U.S. Meat Export Federation delegate trip to Mexico with USMEF Secretary/Treasurer Dave Bruntz of Nebraska.  

On Monday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the lower market action, seasonal tendencies, weather impact on the markets and more with Barchart Senior Market Analyst, Darin Newsom. Next up in Segment Two, we get an update on the weather forecast including heavy rain for the northwestern Corn Belt and heat for the eastern and southern areas with DTN Meteorologist, John Baranick. In Segment Three, we get an update on European elections and agricultural issues with Bill Wirtz, Senior Policy Analyst with the Consumer Choice Center. We then wrap up the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.  

On Friday's AOA, we get an update on news from Capitol Hill, including all the latest movement on a Farm Bill, with Jerry Hagstrom from The Hagstrom Report in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we talk about the dealer and equipment auction markets with Tractor Zoom's Director of Insights, Andy Campbell. In Segment Three, we discuss commodity demand along with the outside market news this week and more with Ted Seifried, VP and Chief Market Strategist at Zaner Ag Hedge. Then in Segment Four, we wrap the show by having a conversation with National Sorghum Producers CEO Tim Lust.