Adams On Agriculture

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with an update on a potential warmup ahead and the latest on South American weather with DTN Meteorologist Teresa Wells. In Segment Two, we discuss U.S. and Canadian relations, potential tariffs, government turmoil in Canada and more with Shaun Haney, host of RealAg Radio. In Segment Three, we get thoughts and perspective on 45Z/climate smart ag, sustainable aviation fuel and the overall ag economy with Scott Irwin, Agricultural Economist at the University of Illinois. Then we wrap with news headlines in Segment Four.

On Monday’s AOA, we start the show with a look at some surprising moves on the latest CFTC commitment of traders' report for soybeans, a U.S. dollar under pressure and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we take a short and long-term look at the weather in the U.S., an update on the arctic cold and a look at South America’s weather with Eric Snodgrass, Principal Atmospheric Scientist with Conduit Ag. Next up in Segment Three, we have a conversation about bulk commodity shipping and more with Jared Flinn, co-founder and CEO of BulkLoads.com. Then we close the show hearing part of a recent conversation with National Pork Board nutrition team members Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof and Emily Krause about connecting younger consumers with pork. View the full conversation on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azBnE0yeEZo

On Friday's AOA, we start the show with a reaction and thoughts on the 45Z/climate smart agriculture guidance and where we go from here with Chris Bliley, Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Growth Energy. In Segment Two, we get perspective and reaction to USDA's updates to Federal Milk Marketing Orders released on Thursday. Paul Bleiberg, Executive Vice President, Government Relations for the National Milk Producers Federation joins us to discuss.   In Segment Three, we examine the Make America Healthy Again movement and potential impacts to food, nutrition and the agriculture industry as a whole. Brandon Lipps is Principal and Founder for Caprock Strategies and he joins us for that conversation. In Segment Four, we close the show with a recap of EPA nominee Lee Zeldin's confirmation hearing this week and new appointees announced for USDA under the incoming Trump Administration in news headlines.

Thursday on AOA, we take a look at potential weather impacts on grain and cattle markets ahead and talk price action with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, USDA has released a third update to the Packers and Stockyards Act rule. NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs, Tanner Beymer, joins us to discuss that and fairness in cattle markets. Next up in Segment Three, we talk farm policy news regarding 45Z/climate smart agriculture guidance, the upcoming Senate confirmation hearing for Brooke Rollins at USDA and Farm Bill outlooks with Josh Baethge, Policy Editor at Farm Progress. Then we close the show in Segment Four by having a conversation with the new Treasurer of the United Soybean Board, Matt Gast from North Dakota.

Wednesday on AOA, we start the show with reaction to Treasury's 45Z guidance with Monte Shaw, Executive Director for the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. In Segment Two, have the markets moved past the USDA data dump from last Friday? What market factors lie ahead? Naomi Blohm from Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss.   In Segment Three, we have a conversation with the new Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-MN). Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at market action in grains and cattle with Garrett Toay from AgTraderTalk. In Segment Two, we go through some of the reaction to an underwhelming 45Z guidance release from the outgoing Biden Administration. Next up in Segment Three, what does engine tech and emissions policy look like during the incoming Trump Administration? We talk about that with Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director for the Engine Technology Forum. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a preview of Iowa Pork Congress. Matt Gent, President of the Iowa Pork Producers Association joins us for a conversation.

Monday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets, basis, energies and much more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, an update on Argentine dryness concerns and a look at U.S. weather with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we talk about November meat exports, the averted East/Gulf Coast port strike, potential tariff headwinds and more with U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Dan Halstrom. Then we close the show in Segment Four with ag news headlines including more layoffs at John Deere, news on the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) increased line speed trials and more to close the show.

On Friday's AOA, we kick off the show with a look at Farm Rescue's celebration of their 20th anniversary with Dan Erdmann, Director of Communications at Farm Rescue. In Segment Two, we take a look at the latest Meat Demand Monitor, a special report on the GLP-1 weight loss medication impact on meat demand and more with Dr. Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. (Find the reports online at https://www.agmanager.info)   In Segment Three, we take a look at how 2024 ended in the equipment markets and a look ahead to potential trends in 2025 with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a preview of Cattle Con 2025 in San Antonio, TX this February. Kristin Torres, NCBA  Executive Director of Meetings & Events joins us for the preview. Learn more at https://convention.ncba.org!

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the grain market moves ahead of Friday's USDA data dump and a rebound in livestock trade with Cory Bratland from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we discuss concerns about EPA's final risk evaluation for formaldehyde and potential tariff impacts on the fertilizer industry with Corey Rosenbusch, President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute. In Segment Three, we talk with Dr. Jim Mintert who is now Professor Emeritus at Purdue University. Jim reflects a bit on his career as he moves into retirement but also still plans to assist with the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. We also get the updated Barometer results for December. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a look at ag news headlines including an update on dock worker negotiations at East and Gulf Coast ports and we reflect on the life of former President Jimmy Carter.

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with a recap of the North Dakota Farmers Union convention, updates on a climate smart agriculture pilot program and a preview of the Evolution Ag Summit with NDFU President Mark Watne. In Segment Two, we get an update on 45Z and if that guidance will get released soon or not with Jacqui Fatka, Lead Economist for Farm Supply and Biofuels at CoBank. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a look at the latest land values report from Farmers National Company with Paul Schadegg.

Tuesday on AOA, we start the show with a discussion about potential mass deportations and the impact on ag labor with Laurie Beyranevand, director of the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at the Vermont Law and Graduate School. In Segment Two, Kurt Kovarik, Vice President of Federal Affairs for Clean Fuels Alliance America, joins us to discuss the latest surrounding 45Z, priorities for the incoming Trump Administration and more. Next up in Segment Three, we talk about the 75th anniversary for the National Association of Wheat Growers, Commodity Classic, the need for a new Farm Bill and other NAWG priorities for the 119th Congress as we have a conversation with NAWG CEO Chandler Goule. Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines, including priorities for new Senate Majority Leader John Thune and thoughts on marketing cattle in January in Segment Four.

On Monday's AOA, we start the show with a look at some positive market moves to start the first full week of trading for 2025. Tommy Grisafi from Nesvick Trading and Ag Bull Media joins us to discuss in Segment One. In Segment Two, we get a look at the wild weather across the U.S. this weekend and a look at what is ahead for cold air and more this week with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Then in Segment Three, we get an early preview of Commodity Classic 2025 heading to Denver, CO in March. Classic co-chair Rob Shaffer from Illinois is with us for that conversation. Then we take a look at ag news headlines to close the show.

On Friday’s AOA, we start the show with a look at the cattle market action to start 2025 and thoughts on the grains to close out the week with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale. Then in Segments Two and Three, it is our January 2025 Farmer Rancher Roundtable. We discuss economic aid, Farm Bill, 2025 planting ideas and more with Iowa’s Rick Willert and Andrew Focht, hosts of the Farmer Sense Podcast. Then we close the show with news headlines including a breakdown of economic aid payments by state and crop, updates to Argentina corn and soybean planting and more headlines for Friday.  

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with a rundown of the early market action to kickoff 2025 with Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth from Van Ahn & Company. In Segment Two, we discuss the outlook for the new Congress, Trump administration and more when it comes to ag policy with Ted McKinney, CEO for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). Next up in Segment Three, we recap the Agricultural Retailers Association annual meeting and get the retailer perspective when it comes to farm policy ahead in 2025 with ARA President and CEO, Daren Coppock. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a look at news headlines.

Happy New Year! On this episode of AOA, we have market and ag economy conversations with Dan Basse from AgResource Company and Ed Usset from the University of Minnesota. We also listen back to past conversations with Dr. Megan Niederwerder from the Swine Health Information Center and Dr. Harry Kaiser with Cornell University looking at his recent ROI study for the Soy Checkoff.  

On this final episode of 2024 for AOA, we take a listen to a recent conversation between host Jesse Allen and Dr. Michael Cordonnier of Soybean and Corn Advisor with an update on South America’s crops and growing conditions to start the show. In Segment Two, we learn about the upcoming Top Farmer Conference at Purdue University with Dr. Jim Mintert, director of the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture. In Segment Three, we learn about the Forever Green Initiative at the University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences with Dr. Mitch Hunter. Then we close the show with a report from our FARM and American Ag Network correspondent, Corryn La Rue, looking at pork producers tackling demand issues and reaching out to younger generations in Segment Four.  

Monday, December 30th (Mike Adams) 1) Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart,  2) John Baranick, DTN Meteorologist,  3) Mike Steenhoek, Soy Transportation,  4) NEWS and COMMENTARY  

Friday, December 27th (Mike Adams) 1) Robert White, Renewable Fuels Association, 2) Chuck Conner, NCFC,  3) Arlan Suderman, StoneX,  4) NEWS and COMMENTARY  

Thursday, December 26th (Mike Adams) 1) Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net,  2) Todd Neeley, DTN Environmental Editor,  3) Joe Schuele, USMEF,  4) NEWS and COMMENTARY

Merry Christmas from everyone at AOA! On this episode, we start the show talking about agronomic decision making heading into 2025 with TJ Bingham, Technical Agronomist with Koch Agronomic Services. Then we listen back to past conversations with the new chair of the United Soybean Board, Philip Good. We discuss mental health during the holidays with the folks at Rural Minds. And, we hear about the latest Wells Fargo report on the ag economy with Jackie Benson.