AOA Tuesday 4-22-2025
Agriculture of America
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...
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AOA Monday 4-21-2025
Agriculture of America
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...
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AOA Friday 4-18-2025
Agriculture of America
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.
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AOA Thursday 4-17-2025
Agriculture of America
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...
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AOA Wednesday 4-16-2025
Agriculture of America
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 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.
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AOA Tuesday 4-15-2025
Agriculture of America
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....
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AOA Monday 4-14-2025
Agriculture of America
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...
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AOA Friday 4-11-2025
Agriculture of America
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.
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AOA Thursday 4-10-2025
Agriculture of America
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...
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AOA Wednesday 4-9-2025
Agriculture of America
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.
info_outlineWednesday 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).