AOA Tuesday 7-1-2025
Agriculture of America
Tuesday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the cattle and grain markets with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale. In Segment Two, we discuss EPA's 2026-27 RVO news, 45Z and more with Donnell Rehagen, CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America. In Segment Three, it's our first Tractor Zoom Tuesday as we discuss the latest trends in Row Crop Tractors, Row Crop Headers and more with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom. Then we close the show in Segment Four with an update on kochia being found in northwest Missouri with Kevin Bradley, weed scientist with University of Missouri Extension.
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AOA Monday 6-30-2025
Agriculture of America
Monday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets as we wrap up the month of June with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get a rundown of the weather outlook as we head into July with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the One Big, Beautiful Bill and the Senate outlook along with ag labor/immigration news with Josh Baethge, Policy Editor for Farm Progress. Then in Segment Four, we take a look at ag news headlines to close the show.
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AOA Friday 6-27-2025
Agriculture of America
Friday on AOA, we start the show by having a conversation with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we discuss the market action this week and get perspective ahead of Monday’s USDA reports with Tommy Grisafi from Nesvick Trading and Ag Bull Media. In Segment Three, we get an update on Senate reconciliation and learn about recent efforts to expand opportunities for first-time farmers and small to mid-size manufacturers with Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA). Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four with show host, Jesse Allen....
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AOA Thursday 6-26-2025
Agriculture of America
Thursday on AOA, we take a look at a very bearish commodity market picture this week and get technical analysis from Brian Splitt with AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we discuss the Innovative FEED Act, the MAHA report, transportation issues and more with Mike Seyfert, President and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association. In Segment Three, we discuss the latest sales numbers and trends in ag equipment with Curt Blades, Senior Vice President for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Then in Segment Four, we discuss the damage and cleanup efforts from severe weather last...
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AOA Wednesday 6-25-2025
Agriculture of America
On Wednesday, we start the show with a look at news headlines in Segment One followed by an update on global fertilizer prices with Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer at StoneX in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we discuss the potential economic harm for cattle producers should New World Screwworm make its way back into the U.S. with economist Betty Resnick. (Read her full analysis here: ) Then in Segment Four, we hear about Cooperative Ventures (CHS/Growmark) new investment in Precision AI. Dan McCann, CEO of Precision AI joins us for a conversation.
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AOA Tuesday 6-24-2025
Agriculture of America
Tuesday on AOA, we start the show with market analysis and perspective from Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth with Van Ahn & Company in Segment One. We follow that in Segment Two learning about the University of Idaho releasing the finalized results of their 10-year study looking into the impacts of grazing on greater sage grouse populations. Kaitlynn Glover, Executive Director of the Public Lands Council joins us to discuss. In Segment Three, we sat down last week for a conversation and update with South Dakota’s Charles and Heather Maude to learn more about their story and where their situation...
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AOA Monday 6-23-2025
Agriculture of America
Monday on AOA, we start the show discussing market reaction to tensions in the Middle East and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we recap severe weather over the weekend and discuss the hot temps for the eastern half of the U.S. this week with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we hear a conversation about the tax package on Capitol Hill and more with Roger McEowen, Professor at Washburn University School of Law. In Segment Four, we close with a look at the latest ag news headlines to start the week.
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AOA Friday 6-20-2025
Agriculture of America
On Friday’s AOA, we spent some time at the R-CALF USA Convention in Deadwood, SD this week. We hear from South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden to start the show and discuss his recent trade mission to Israel, the Governors Ag Summit that happened this week in South Dakota and touched on the issue of eminent domain and property rights. In Segment Two, we sit down for a conversation with Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) followed by a conversation with Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) in Segment Three. Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.
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AOA Thursday 6-19-2025
Agriculture of America
Thursday on AOA, we start the show with a recap of Wednesday’s market action and price perspective as the markets are closed for Juneteenth with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. Then, we get an update on the response to New World Screwworm by USDA as Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, joins the show. In Segment Three, we get a crop update and discuss issues important to the National Corn Growers Association with newly elected NCGA First Vice President Matt Frostic from Michigan. Then we close the show talking SNAP,...
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AOA Wednesday 6-18-2025
Agriculture of America
Today on AOA, we start the show having a conversation about National Safety Month and making sure folks are safe on the farm, ranch and around the agribusiness with Laramie Sandquist, Risk Management leader for Nationwide Agribusiness. In Segment Two, the Corn Sprint is on and we talk about managing crop nutrition this growing season with Roland Leatherwood, crop nutrition lead, at The Mosaic Company. Next in Segment Three, we discuss sustainability in the beef/cattle industry and learn about Albers Craft Meats in Nebraska with founder Blake Albers. Then we close the show with a look at ag...
info_outlineOn Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at grains, cotton, dairy and cattle markets with Shawn Hackett from Hackett Financial Advisors. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with Congressman Tracey Mann (R-KS). In Segment Three, we look at the global picture for grains and oilseeds as we move into summer with Steve Nicholson, Global Sector Strategist for Grains and Oilseeds with Rabobank. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a planting update and talk of what it means to be a Dad on the farm with Brent Renner, fourth-generation farmer and United Soybean Board director from Klemme, IA.