Adams On Agriculture

  Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at a bit of a "Turnaround Tuesday" in the markets with Garrett Toay from AgTraderTalk. In Segment Two, we look at the March 2025 Meat Demand Monitor results and a new special report on financial sentiment impacting meat consumption and more with Dr. Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. (Find the data online at https://www.agmanager.info)   In Segment Three, we discuss tariffs and geopolitics with author and geopolitical strategist Dr. John Hulsman. (Find his latest commentary on Substack: https://substack.com/@johnhulsman) Then we close the show in Segment Four with host Jesse Allen sharing some thoughts and perspective on tariffs and the recent market volatility and turmoil.

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with perspective on the recent market volatility with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. Next up in Segment Two, we recap the devastating flooding and look at cooler temperatures to start this week with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we get an agronomy update from Iowa with Angie Rieck-Hinz, Extension Field Agronomist for Iowa State University. Then in Segment Four, we learn about the relaunch of The Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems with Adam Herges, Sustainability Agronomist Advisor, Corporate Public Affairs at The Mosaic Company.

On Friday's AOA, we start the show with a look at continued market fallout from tariffs and more with Shawn Hackett from Hackett Financial Advisors. In Segment Two, we recap the latest results of the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer with Michael Langemeier, Director of Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland from Kentucky about tariffs, the use of 2,4-D herbicides being looked at by the International Trade Commission and more. Then in Segment Four, we hear from Michigan farmer John Burk who has been affected by some of the funding freezes of IRA conservation funding and get his thoughts on why programs like this are important for conservation purposes.

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show with a look at market reaction to tariffs and more with Jacob Burks from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we discuss energy market reaction to tariffs and some of the latest Trump Administration deregulation with David Holt, President of Consumer Energy Alliance. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss a wide range of state and national ag issues with Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing. Then we close the show in Segment Four by welcoming the newest member of the Farm and Ranch Media team Susan Littlefield to the show for a conversation on headlines and more.

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at markets as David Brock from The Brock Report joins the show. In Segment Two, we discuss forthcoming tariffs from the Trump Administration, ECAP funds and more with Josh Baethge, Policy Editor for Farm Progress. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss the outlook for the fertilizer market as we enter spring planting season with Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer at StoneX. Then we close the show with a recap of a recent Northern Soy Marketing trade mission to Thailand with NSM Executive Director Patrick O'Leary from Minnesota.

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a check of the cattle markets and a recap of the USDA data from Monday with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest surrounding 2026 RFS Volumes with Paul Winters from Clean Fuels Alliance America. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with Verity Ulibarri, Chairwoman of the U.S. Grains Council. Then we close the show with some equipment lubrication tips ahead of spring fieldwork with Jon Woetzel, Quality Assurance Manager, CHS.

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at what could be a volatile and busy week in the markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst with Barchart. In Segment Two, we get a rundown of another active weather week ahead with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Next in Segment Three, we learn about The Pennsylvania Agriculture Economic Analysis 2025 with Abby Smith, President & CEO of Team Pennsylvania. Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines for Monday.

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at ag news headlines including thoughts on Monday’s upcoming grain stocks report and more. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with the Ranking Member on the House Agriculture Committee, Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-MN). Next up in Segment Three, we discuss Iowa Ag Week, get an update on HPAI and more with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. Then we close the show in Segment Four discussing the newly released FBN Planting Intentions Report with Cody Bills, Director, US Market Advisory and Brokerage for FBN.  

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with analysis of the grain and livestock markets as we near the end of the month USDA reports with Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we discuss potential levies on Chinese-made ships, tariffs, the IFEED Act and more with Mike Seyfert, President and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association. In Segment Three, we have a wide ranging conversation with Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA). Then we close the show learning about the Minnesota Youth Institute in Segment Four with Mary Buschette from MNYI.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a check on the markets and discuss managing risk ahead of next week's USDA reports with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing. In Segment Two, we discuss new research from the University of Kentucky that offers some fresh insights into corn rootworm and their development. Nick Teets, associate professor in the Department of Entomology at UK joins us to discuss. In Segment Three, we talk about a newly released fact sheet and ag policy priorities for the America First Policy Institute with Tate Bennett, Senior Advisor for AFPI. Then in Segment Four, we head back to Commodity Classic for a conversation with Jake Westlin, Vice President of Policy and Communications at National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG).

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show discussing support for year-round E15 with Tadd Nicholson, Executive Director of the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association. In Segment Two, we catch up on news and issues with DTN Environmental Editor Todd Neeley. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss the latest on the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act along with tariffs and fees on Chinese made ships, farm bill prospects and more with Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. Then we close the show with news headlines in Segment Four.

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the early week market activity with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst with Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the potential of spring planting windows in the forecast with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we hear Jesse's recent conversation while on the Missouri Farm Bureau D.C. Fly-in trip with Zippy Duvall, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Then we close the show with news headlines in Segment Four.

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show looking at the latest results of the Meat Demand Monitor with Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. Find the latest data online by visiting https://www.agmanager.info for more. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director for the Engine Technology Forum. In Segment Three, we hear our conversation last week from Washington D.C. with Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins. Then we close in Segment Four learning about the latest Feeding the Economy report with John Bode, President and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association. Find that report online as well by visiting https://www.feedingtheeconomy.com.

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at what has been a fairly quiet market trade this week with Matt Bennett from AgMarket.net in Segment One. Next in Segment Two, we talk about the overall ag economy picture and have a conversation with Barry Benson, VP of Agribusiness Banking at FNBO. In Segment Three, we hear Jesse’s conversation on Capitol Hill last week with Senator John Hoeven (R-ND). We close the show in Segment Four with a look at ag news headlines.  

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Ruby Fieldmaster, we take a look at the cattle markets in Segment One with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale. In Segment Two, we get an update on the Corporate Transparency Act and talk tax policy with Kent Bacus, Executive Director, Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. In Segment Three, we hear Jesse's conversation last week on Capitol Hill with Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR). We close the show in Segment Four with another convo from D.C. last week with Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO).

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show on National Ag Day with market perspectives from Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth with Van Ahn & Company. In Segment Two, we get some updates on bull sale season and more with Nate Smith, GM for Top Dollar Angus. In Segment Three, we have a National Ag Day conversation with Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. She provides an update on avian flu response, USDA's line speed rule announcement, trade/tariffs and an update on economic assistance for producers. Then we close the show in Segment Four listening to one of our conversations from last week in Washington D.C. with Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO).

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets on St. Patrick's Day Monday with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we recap the severe weather outbreak from this past weekend and look ahead to our next big weather maker with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the freeze on IRA related conservation funding and contracts along with looking at a new interactive map and analysis of what these cuts could mean at the state level with former USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie. Then we get an update on the EPA regulatory rollbacks and the impact on WOTUS with Mary-Thomas Hart, Chief Council with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.

Friday, March 14th (Mike Adams Hosting) 1) Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing,  2) John Stika, President, Certified Angus Beef  3) Jim Sutter, USSEC,  4) MIKE Adams COMMENTARY  

Thursday, March 13th - Mike Adams Hosting today! 1) Mike Zuzolo, Global Commodity Analytics, talking all markets 2) Josh Linville, StoneX VP of Fertilizer,  3) Michael Langemeier, Purdue Ag Economy Barometer,  4) Jesse Allen in  D.C. with an Update  

Wednesday, March 12th (Mike Adams Hosting) 1) Dennis Smith, Archer Financial Services 2) Chuck Conner, NCFC 3) Donnell Rehagen, Clean Fuels 4) Jesse Allen D.C. Update