Adams On Agriculture

Monday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets as we wrap up the month of June with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get a rundown of the weather outlook as we head into July with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the One Big, Beautiful Bill and the Senate outlook along with ag labor/immigration news with Josh Baethge, Policy Editor for Farm Progress. Then in Segment Four, we take a look at ag news headlines to close the show.

Friday on AOA, we start the show by having a conversation with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we discuss the market action this week and get perspective ahead of Monday’s USDA reports with Tommy Grisafi from Nesvick Trading and Ag Bull Media. In Segment Three, we get an update on Senate reconciliation and learn about recent efforts to expand opportunities for first-time farmers and small to mid-size manufacturers with Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA). Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four with show host, Jesse Allen.  

​Thursday on AOA, we take a look at a very bearish commodity market picture this week and get technical analysis from Brian Splitt with AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we discuss the Innovative FEED Act, the MAHA report, transportation issues and more with Mike Seyfert, President and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association. In Segment Three, we discuss the latest sales numbers and trends in ag equipment with Curt Blades, Senior Vice President for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Then in Segment Four, we discuss the damage and cleanup efforts from severe weather last weekend in North Dakota with Justin Sherlock, President of the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association.

On Wednesday, we start the show with a look at news headlines in Segment One followed by an update on global fertilizer prices with Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer at StoneX in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we discuss the potential economic harm for cattle producers should New World Screwworm make its way back into the U.S. with economist Betty Resnick. (Read her full analysis here: https://shorturl.at/XzbJ6) Then in Segment Four, we hear about Cooperative Ventures (CHS/Growmark) new investment in Precision AI. Dan McCann, CEO of Precision AI joins us for a conversation.

Tuesday on AOA, we start the show with market analysis and perspective from Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth with Van Ahn & Company in Segment One. We follow that in Segment Two learning about the University of Idaho releasing the finalized results of their 10-year study looking into the impacts of grazing on greater sage grouse populations. Kaitlynn Glover, Executive Director of the Public Lands Council joins us to discuss. In Segment Three, we sat down last week for a conversation and update with South Dakota’s Charles and Heather Maude to learn more about their story and where their situation stands now that criminal charges have been dropped by the federal government over the federal land battle on their farm. Then we close in Segment Four and learn about BASF’s Real Results Yield Challenge with Brady Spangenberg, BASF’s Marketing Director for Crop Protection. Learn more at https://yieldchallenge.basf.us.

Monday on AOA, we start the show discussing market reaction to tensions in the Middle East and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we recap severe weather over the weekend and discuss the hot temps for the eastern half of the U.S. this week with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we hear a conversation about the tax package on Capitol Hill and more with Roger McEowen, Professor at Washburn University School of Law. In Segment Four, we close with a look at the latest ag news headlines to start the week.

On Friday’s AOA, we spent some time at the R-CALF USA Convention in Deadwood, SD this week. We hear from South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden to start the show and discuss his recent trade mission to Israel, the Governors Ag Summit that happened this week in South Dakota and touched on the issue of eminent domain and property rights. In Segment Two, we sit down for a conversation with Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) followed by a conversation with Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) in Segment Three. Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.  

Thursday on AOA, we start the show with a recap of Wednesday’s market action and price perspective as the markets are closed for Juneteenth with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. Then, we get an update on the response to New World Screwworm by USDA as Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, joins the show. In Segment Three, we get a crop update and discuss issues important to the National Corn Growers Association with newly elected NCGA First Vice President Matt Frostic from Michigan. Then we close the show talking SNAP, Medicaid and more with Vince Hall, Chief Government Relations Officer, Feeding America.  

Today on AOA, we start the show having a conversation about National Safety Month and making sure folks are safe on the farm, ranch and around the agribusiness with Laramie Sandquist, Risk Management leader for Nationwide Agribusiness. In Segment Two, the Corn Sprint is on and we talk about managing crop nutrition this growing season with Roland Leatherwood, crop nutrition lead, at The Mosaic Company. Next in Segment Three, we discuss sustainability in the beef/cattle industry and learn about Albers Craft Meats in Nebraska with founder Blake Albers. Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines.  

Tuesday on AOA, we start the show with market analysis and perspective from Garrett Toay with AgTraderTalk before we take a look at news headlines from Capitol Hill and more with DTN Policy Editor, Chris Clayton. In Segment Three, it’s a conversation with Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing followed by the latest ag news headlines in Segment Four.  

Monday on AOA, we start the show with a check of the markets as Chip Nellinger with Blue Reef Agri-Marketing joins us in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we take a look at the weather with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the EPA RVO news from last week, year-round E-15 and the issue of carbon capture pipelines and eminent domain in Iowa with Monte Shaw, Executive Director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. Then in Segment Four, we preview this week's R-CALF USA National Convention in Deadwood, SD with Dave Hyde, President of R-CALF USA.

Friday on AOA, we start the show discussing the Israel/Iran conflict, RVOs, June WASDE and more in the markets with David Brock from The Brock Report. In Segment Two, we hear from Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Executive Director Tadd Nicholson who discusses the MAHA report, new trade agreements for his state and planting progress. In Segment Three, what is the summer outlook for the ag equipment marketplace? Andy Campbell, Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom joins us to breakdown the trends and forecasts. Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.

Today on AOA, we start the show with thoughts on a big swing in soybean basis reported this week and talk markets with Matt Bennett from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we learn about a provision in the One Big, Beautiful Bill that could be harmful to the tobacco industry with Ray Starling, general counsel of the NC Chamber and president of the NC Chamber Legal Institute. In Segment Three, we learn about Heaven Hill Distillery launching Family Farms First, an initiative dedicated to supporting family-owned farms, in partnership with nonprofit organization Farm Rescue. We hear from Max Shapira, Executive Chairman of Heaven Hill Brands and Terry Johnston, Manager of Industry Engagement at Farm Rescue. Then we close the show with a look at news headlines in Segment Four.

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at grains, cotton, dairy and cattle markets with Shawn Hackett from Hackett Financial Advisors. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with Congressman Tracey Mann (R-KS). In Segment Three, we look at the global picture for grains and oilseeds as we move into summer with Steve Nicholson, Global Sector Strategist for Grains and Oilseeds with Rabobank. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a planting update and talk of what it means to be a Dad on the farm with Brent Renner, fourth-generation farmer and United Soybean Board director from Klemme, IA.

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with a check of the cattle market and more with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale. In Segment Two, we get an update on the latest Ag Economy Barometer from Michael Langemeier, Director of the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture. In Segment Three, it's a conversation with Kentucky's Commissioner of Agriculture, Jonathan Shell. Then we close the show with news headlines in Segment Four.

On Monday's AOA, Jesse Allen is back in the host chair and starts the show with a look at the markets as Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart, joins in Segment One. In Segment Two, we look at severe weather potential, drought concerns and much more with Teresa Wells, DTN Weather Risk Communicator. In Segment Three, we take a look at the latest results for the Meat Demand Monitor with Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. (View the latest and historical results of the MDM here: https://agmanager.info/livestock-meat/meat-demand/monthly-meat-demand-monitor-survey-data) Then we wrap up in Segment Four with a look at ag news headlines.

Friday, June 6th (Mike Adams Filling In) 1) Don Roose, US Commodities,  2) Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, NCBA,  3) Dan Halstrom, USMEF,  4) Tom Brand, Author of the book "Welts on Your Butt a Calf Could Suck: Reflections on Faith,               Family, and a Farm Kid's Life"

Thursday, June 5th (Mike Adams Filling In) 1) Mike Zuzolo,  2) Matt Jungmann, Farm Progress Show/Husker Harvest,  3) Chuck Conner, NCFC,  4) Stephanie Porter, Illinois Soybean Association, 

Wednesday, June 4th (Mike Adams Filling In) 1) Michael Dykes, IDFA,  2) Daren Coppock, Ag Retailers Association, 3) Arlan Suderman, StoneX,  4) Susan Littlefield, Farm and Ranch Media/American Ag Network (LIVE at World Pork Expo), 

Tuesday, June 3rd (Mike Adams Filling In) 1) Matt Bennett, AgMarket,  2) Donnell Rehagen, Clean Fuels,  3) Senator Chuck Grassley,  4) Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau,