Adams On Agriculture

On Tuesday’s AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at news headlines in segment one followed by a conversation with Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, the new Executive Director of the Modern Ag Alliance in Segment Two. Then, we learn more about the new book “What a Farmer Wants You To Know About Food” with author and farmer Dennis Bulani in Segment Three. We close the show in Segment Four learning more about N-FINITY from Loveland Products with Ron Calhoun.  

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show talking about markets with Darin Newsom from Barchart in Segment One. Then we take a look at this week's weather forecast with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick in Segment Two. Next up, we talk ag issues from Capitol Hill with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) in Segment Three. We close the show in Segment Four with an update from the National Farmers Union annual meeting in Oklahoma City, OK with FARM and American Ag Network's Corryn La Rue.

On Friday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the recent tariff news and some details on the latest fourth quarter ag credit survey for the Ninth District with Joe Mahon from the Minneapolis Fed. (View the survey here: https://www.minneapolisfed.org/article/2025/farmers-limped-across-the-finish-line-at-year-end)   Then in Segment Two and Three we have our March Farmer/Rancher Roundtable with Rob Shaffer of Illinois and Jeff King of Kentucky that we recorded during the Commodity Classic in Denver earlier this week. Then we close the show in Segment Four with Scot Hermanson from Cenex who we talked to during the Commodity Classic trade show.

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we are live from the StoneX Ag & Dairy Outlook in Nashville, TN. We start the show with a dairy market outlook as Nate Donnay, Director of Dairy Market Insight for StoneX joins us. In Segment Two, we get perspective on crop production and outlooks from the Black Sea region with Matt Ammermann, Vice President-CIS, Black Sea Region for StoneX. Next up in Segment Three, we talk tariffs and the broader commodity market outlook with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX. Then we close the show with thoughts on the livestock markets with Ben Parks, Risk Management Consultant for StoneX.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with some recap and thoughts on the tariff situation and what the buzz was at Commodity Classic regarding tariffs. Then for the rest of the show, we listen back to fresh conversations we had in Denver starting with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. Later in the show, we talked with Emily Skor from Growth Energy during our time in Denver and then we close the show with comments from American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland.

On Tuesday’s AOA, we spend time with the National Corn Growers Association at Commodity Classic in Denver, CO. In Segment One, we talk with NCGA Chief Economist Krista Swanson about her latest Q1 economic analysis and more. In Segment Two, it is our monthly conversation and update with Clean Fuels Alliance America as Donnell Rehagen joins us on location in Denver. In Segment Three, we talk trade and tariffs with Nancy Martinez and Jim Kanten from the NCGA. Then we close the show talking about ethanol exports, renewable fuels and more with Krista and Nancy.  

Monday on AOA, we are spending time with Nutrien Ag Solutions during Commodity Classic 2025 in Denver, CO! In Segment One, we hear from Ron Calhoun, Senior Manager, Plant Nutrition, Loveland Products as we catch up more on their new N-FINITY product launch. In Segment Two, we talk markets as we start the month of March with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net. Next up in Segment Three, we sit down for a conversation with Casey McDaniel, VP of Loveland Products. Then we close the show in Segment Four with John Maman, Sr. Director, Business Development, Nutrien Financial, as we discuss the ag economy outlook for 2025 and how to manage through the down cycle.

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the cattle markets and if we could start to see a herd rebuild anytime soon with Dr. Derrell Peel from Oklahoma State University. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest prices and outlook for the sunflower industry with John Sandbakken, Executive Director of the National Sunflower Association. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss tips to get ready for spring drone spraying with Jeff Dickens from Rantizo. Then we close the show previewing Green Career Week with Jazmin Albarran, Executive Director for Seed Your Future.

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex Ruby Fieldmaster, we start the show talking tariffs and Ag Outlook forum impacts on the markets with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we discuss the divisive issue of eminent domain and CO2 pipelines in South Dakota with Scott VanderWal, President of the South Dakota Farm Bureau. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss the potential U.S. cotton acreage outlook along with the world cotton outlook with Dr. Jody Campiche, Vice President Economics and Policy Analysis - National Cotton Council. Then we close the show in Segment Four learning about a new fed cattle grid pricing system with Tom Brink, CEO of the Red Angus Association of America.

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with updates on the newly announced USDA plan to combat bird flu and lower egg prices along with other news headlines. In Segment Two, we talk about spring acreage potential and new projections from CoBank with Tanner Ehmke, Lead Economist, Grains and Oilseeds at CoBank. In Segment Three, we catch up on ethanol industry news and issues with Geoff Cooper, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a recap of the February board meeting of the United Soybean Board with USB Audit and Evaluation Committee Chair, Don Wyss of Indiana.

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex Ruby Fieldmaster, we start the show with some thoughts on the pullback in grain markets with Don Roose of U.S. Commodities. In Segment Two, we get a final preview of Commodity Classic with co-chair Deb Gangwish of Nebraska. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss priorities of the Ohio Farm Bureau in 2025 with their president, Bill Patterson. Then we close the show in Segment Four learning about N-FINITY, a brand new product from Nutrien Ag Solutions available in 2025. Ron Calhoun joins us from Nutrien to tell us more.

On Monday's AOA powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets and details on some of the recent fund activities with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the welcomed warm up across the U.S. with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we take a look at equipment market trends with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom. We close the show listening to a conversation we had during the National Ethanol Conference with Brian Jennings, CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol.

On Friday's AOA, we start the show with news and commentary in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we recap the National Ethanol Conference in a conversation with DTN Environmental Editor Todd Neeley. In Segment Three, we discuss some of the pressure in the macro markets and talk grain markets with Ted Seifried of Zaner Ag Hedge. Then we close the show in Segment Four with some tire tips from Chris Neidert of Trelleborg, who we talked with during the National Farm Machinery Show last week in Louisville, KY.

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with a technical look at this week's market action with Brian Splitt from AgMarket.net in Segment One. Next in Segment Two, we have a conversation about budget reconciliation, Farm Bill, the ag economy, E-15 and more with Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD). In Segment Three, we continue the discussion from Capitol Hill on the ag economy, Farm Bill and rural health initiatives with Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS). Then we close the show in Segment Four with ag news headlines.

Wednesday on AOA, we start the show with a look at midweek market action as Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth from Van Ahn & Company joins the show. In Segment Two, we talk about cattle health with Dr. Julia Herman, beef cattle specialist and veterinarian with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. In Segment Three, we discuss a wide range of issues and priorities for the ethanol and renewable fuels industry with Troy Bredenkamp, Senior Vice President, Government & Public Affairs at the Renewable Fuels Association. Then in Segment Four, we talk about Grain Bin Safety Week with Laramie Sandquist, Risk Management Leader at Nationwide.

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at market action out of the three day weekend with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get a look at the extreme cold weather and snowy forecast for many this week with DTN Meteorologist, John Baranick. In Segment Three, we get another preview of this year's Commodity Classic in Denver, CO with co-chair Rob Shaffer. Visit www.commodityclassic.com for more information. Then we close the show with news headlines in Segment Four, including comments from Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins on bird flu, Farm Bill, USDA funding freezes and more.

On Monday’s AOA, we start the show with a roundup of news headlines in Segment One. In Segment Two, we discuss cattle health topics in a conversation we had with Dr. Mitch Blanding of Zoetis during CattleCon 25 in San Antonio, TX. In Segment Three, we talked policy and more with NCBA President-elect Gene Copenhaver during our time in Texas earlier this month. Then we close the show with more cattle health discussion as we hear from Deana Hardee from Merck Animal Health in Segment Four.  

Friday on AOA, we start the show with an update from Capitol Hill as Jerry Hagstrom of The Hagstrom Report joins the show. In Segment Two, we discuss a new ethanol exports report from CoBank's Jacqui Fatka and get her thoughts on the reintroduction of nationwide E-15 legislation, tariff concerns and more. In Segment Three, we get perspective on commodity market action, inflation news and more with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a roundup of news headlines including more on Brooke Rollins confirmation as USDA Secretary of Agriculture, the introduction of the Death Tax Repeal Act in Congress and more.

Thursday on AOA, we are broadcasting live from the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY with our friends at AGI. In Segment One, we start the show with a look at market action nearing the end of the week with Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics. Then in Segment Two, we have a conversation about AGI's outlook for 2025 and their review, repair and retrofit strategy with Scott McKernan, AGI VP of US Farm. In Segment Three, we get a producer's perspective on the use of AGI's BinManager technology as Ron Schroeder from Hartung Family Farms in Preston, IA joins the show. Then we close out the program with AGI's Kevin Primmer and Josh Kelly talking about their augers, conveyors and the new AGI Westfield X-Tend Retracting Swing Auger.

On Wednesday's AOA, we started the show with a recap of the February WASDE report and market perspective with DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with National Farmers Union President Rob Larew about his testimony in front of the Senate Ag Committee last week, M-COOL reintroduction, USDA funding freezes and a preview of the 123rd NFU Convention this March in Oklahoma City, OK. In Segment Three, we talk about rising egg prices and how shifting consumer demand is playing a role along with H5N1 issues. Brian Earnest, lead animal protein economist with CoBank, joins us to discuss. Then we close the show in Segment Four listening to a conversation from last week's CattleCon with Kevin Good, VP of Market Analysis at CattleFax.