Adams On Agriculture

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at this red-hot cattle market with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale. In Segment Two, we look at a new economic impact report commissioned by Clean Fuels Alliance America and get an update on 2026 RVO's with Kate Shenk, Director of Regulatory Affairs for Clean Fuels. In Segment Three, we get an update on the latest trends in the Meat Demand Monitor for April with Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. (Find the report here: https://agmanager.info/livestock-meat/meat-demand/monthly-meat-demand-monitor-survey-data) Then, we close the show discussing spring pests and Tick Awareness Week with Dr. Jim Fredericks from the National Pest Management Association.

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a check of the early week market trade action with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst with Barchart. In Segment Two, we get a rundown of the weather for the first full week of May as planting rolls along with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the Make America Healthy Again movement and get perspective from Bill Wirtz, Senior Policy Analyst at the Consumer Choice Center. Then we close the show with news headlines in Segment Four.

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with market perspective to end the week with Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth with Van Ahn & Company. In Segment Two, we talk hay and forage equipment sales outlooks along with row crop tractor and combine trends as Andy Campbell, Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom joins the show. In Segment Three, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor joins us with an update on E-15 and other biofuels related news. Then we close the show in Segment Four by learning more about HLRBO (Hunting Land Rentals By Owner) that is a website working to connect hunters with farm and ranch land owners for potential hunting ground leases and more.

On Thursday’s AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at markets to start the month of May with Tyler Schau from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we talk about nutrient use efficiency with Keith Byerly, Commercial Sustainability Lead for The Mosaic Company. Next up in Segment Three, we talk about the state of rural broadband, where things stand and efforts to expand access and data centers in rural America. Jeff Johnston, lead digital infrastructure economist in CoBank's Knowledge Exchange research division, joins us for a conversation. Then we close the show in Segment Four discussing the growth of SoyFoam use with Alan Snipes, Managing Partner at Cross Plains Solutions and John Hejl, farmer and volunteer firefighter from North Dakota.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a discussion about navigating some of the challenges currently faced by dairy producers with Corey Geiger from CoBank. In Segment Two, we discuss the issues surrounding the U.S.’s intent to terminate the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement. Robert Guenther, Executive Vice President of the Florida Tomato Exchange, joins us to discuss. In Segment Three, we get an agronomic update as we work through spring planting with BASF agronomist Jeff Mueller. Then we take a look at ag news headlines to close the show in Segment Four.

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a check of the markets with Chip Nellinger from Blue Reef Agri-Marketing. In Segment Two, we get an update on the New World Screwworm issue with Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. In Segment Three, it's a conversation with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA). We follow that with an update on a recent trade mission to Southeast Asia in Segment Four with Ohio Corn Checkoff board member Nate Bair.  

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets and end of the month trade action with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the potential severe weather outbreak on Monday and look at the forecast for this week with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we catch up on the latest news surrounding WOTUS, CAFO regulations in the courts and more with DTN Environmental Editor Todd Neeley. Then we close the show with news headlines in Segment Four.

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show in Segment One discussing the role of soy in animal agriculture and more with Carla Schultz, United Soybean Board Communication & Education Committee Chair and Michigan Farmer. In Segment Two, we have a wide-ranging conversation with Doug Sombke, President of the South Dakota Farmers Union. In Segment Three, we take a deep dive into the markets as we near the end of April with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX. Then we close the show with ag news headlines including updates on China/US relations, Farm Bill prospects, new reports on off-farm income and more.

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at market action this week with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we discuss issues with rural postal service and more with Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins. In Segment Three, we discuss the fees on Chinese built ships and the impact on agriculture with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a look at ag news headlines.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with the latest ag news headlines with show host Jesse Allen. In Segment Two, we discuss a new brand campaign from the National Pork Board with Patrick Fleming, NPB vice president of demand development, and Morgan Wonderly, NPB Board Member and producer from California.In Segment Three, we learn about Pioneer’s Winter Canola program and partnership with Bunge Chevron Ag Renewables LLC as Chad Berghoefer, Global Product Director, Biofuels, Corteva/Pioneer joins us to discuss. Then we close the show by hearing part of our conversation with Ketos CEO Meena Sankaran as we discuss how they help guide farmers on water management practices and much more. You can also find the full conversation at www.agricultureofamerica.com.

On Tuesday’s AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment One. In Segment Two, we talk about the latest Midwest Dairy Annual Report with Mackenzie Felt-Lewis, Corporate Communications Manager for Midwest Dairy. Next up in Segment Three, could we see more space storms cause technology outages on the farm? Terry Griffin, precision agricultural economist from Kansas State University, joins us to discuss some of their latest research into last year’s Gannon Space Storm and the economic impact on the farm. Then in Segment Four, we close the show discussing the importance of seed treatments with Nick Tinsley from BASF.  

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the volatility in outside markets to start the week and perspective on grain and livestock markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get a look at what is shaping up to be another active week of weather ahead with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we talk about hunger issues in rural America with Vince Hall, Chief Government Relations Officer, Feeding America. Then we close the show in Segment Four with news headlines including an update on how the sorghum industry is dealing with tariffs and more.

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we take a look at how the markets settled out the week ahead of the three day weekend with Chris Robinson from Robinson Ag Marketing. In Segment Two, we learn about America First Policy Institute’s new Farmers First Agenda with Tate Bennett, Director of Rural Policy for AFPI. Then in Segment Three and Four, we learn about the new partnership between Top Dollar Angus and Legacy Beef Co-op with Nate Smith, GM at Top Dollar Angus and Chad Tentinger, Founder of Legacy Beef.  

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at what's moving in the markets as we close out a holiday shortened trading week with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we take a look at the weather and get some thoughts on an active pattern over the holiday and longer range forecast thoughts with Eric Snodgrass, Senior Science Fellow from Nutrien Ag Solutions. In Segment Three, we get an update on New World Screwworm issues, discuss trade/tariffs and potential ag labor challenges with Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a look at latest ag equipment sales numbers with Curt Blades, Senior Vice President at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with perspective on this week's market action with Don Roose from U.S. Commodities. In Segment Two, it's a conversation about tariffs, budget reconciliation and the Farm Bill with National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles. Next up in Segment Three, we recap the new CoBank Quarterly Report and catch-up on biofuels issues with Jacqui Fatka, Lead Analyst for Farm Supply and Biofuels with CoBank. Then we close the show with news headlines in Segment Four.

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show by having a conversation about tariffs and state issues with Iowa Farmers Union President Aaron Lehman. In Segment Two, we discuss uncertainty surrounding climate-smart commodity programs and the Farm Bill outlook with Jonathan Coppess, Gardner Associate Professor of Agricultural Policy, Dept. of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In Segment Three, we take a broad look at the markets including impacts of tariffs and more on global soybean flows with Susan Stroud from No Bull Ag. Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with thoughts on the markets getting back to trading weather instead of headlines with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get an update on a more active weather pattern ahead this week with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the potential of soybean aphid pressure in the Midwest this season and how to combat the pest with Ron Geis, Market Development Specialist with Corteva Agriscience. Then we close the show with news headlines including part of a special report from FARM's Corryn La Rue looking at the role of blockchain technology in agriculture.

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show by having a conversation with Congressman Zach Nunn (R-IA). In Segment Two, we discuss reconciliation, Farm Bill hopes, tariffs and ag labor with Randy Russell from The Russell Group. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at market action following President Trump's tariff pause with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we discuss the growing biologicals market and get thoughts from Leah Anderson, Senior Vice President of Land O’Lakes, Inc. and President of its crop inputs and insights business, WinField United. Next up in Segment Three, Tractor Zoom Director of Insights Andy Campbell joins us to discuss new data looking at how tariffs could impact equipment sales. We also take a look at what's moving in the spring tractor market. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a look at the latest ag news headlines.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment One. In Segment Two, we discuss year-round E-15, recent issues and testimony surrounding 2,4-D herbicide availability and tariffs with Kenneth Hartman Jr, President of the National Corn Growers Association. In Segment Three, we talk tariffs and get perspective from R-Calf USA CEO Bill Bullard. Then we close the show with a look at February's meat export data and get an update on a trade mission to Africa with U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Dan Halstrom.