AOA Monday 8-25-2025
Agriculture of America
Monday on AOA, we start the show with a rundown of the early week market action and get perspectives from Darin Newsom with Barchart followed by a look at a cooler weather pattern to close out August with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Then we have a conversation with the new President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Duane Simpson. We close the show with an update on a New World Screwworm case confirmed in a human in Maryland and prevention efforts with Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
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AOA Friday 8-22-2025
Agriculture of America
Friday on AOA, we start the show with a look at fertilizer prices and what some producers are saying about potential cutbacks this fall with Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer at StoneX. In Segment Two, we get a final preview for the 2025 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL with Matt Jungmann, National Events Manager for Farm Progress. In Segment Three, we hear news and notes from the 38th annual American Coalition for Ethanol Conference with their CEO Brian Jennings. Then we take a look at news headlines to close out the show in Segment Four.
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AOA Thursday 8-21-25
Agriculture of America
Thursday on AOA, we start the show with Tyler Schau from AgMarket.net who gives some thoughts on risk management in a low price environment for grains and a high price environment for cattle. In Segment Two, we discuss the Section 301 investigation into Brazil trade practices along with year-round E15 prospects as Chris Bliley, Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for Growth Energy, joins the show. Then in Segment Three, we get an update on Farm Bill prospects for later this year along with news on ECAP funding and more as Jim Wiesemeyer from Wiesemeyer's Perspectives joins the show....
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AOA Wednesday 8-20-2025
Agriculture of America
Wednesday on AOA, we start the show with market perspective and analysis from Garrett Toay with AgTraderTalk. In Segment Two, we discuss news from last week's Midwest Agricultural Export Summit, USDA changes for ECAP Rules and more with Chris Clayton, Ag Policy Editor for DTN. In Segment Three, we hear from R-CALF USA President Dave Hyde about their Label Our Beef campaign, their push for M-COOL and more. Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.
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AOA Tuesday 8-19-2025
Agriculture of America
Tuesday on AOA, we start the show with a look at Rabobank's new Global Pork Quarterly with Christine McCracken, Senior Analyst - Animal Protein for Rabobank. In Segment Two, we discuss trade relationships and this week's SoyConnext event with Jim Sutter from the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC). Then in Segment Three, we discuss the upcoming MAHA report and what it could mean for agriculture with Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, Executive Director for the Modern Ag Alliance followed by news headlines to close the show in Segment Four.
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AOA Monday 8-18-2025
Agriculture of America
Monday on AOA, we talk about markets and examine the fundamentals of the corn market with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get an update on more active weather in the western Corn Belt, thoughts on Hurricane Erin and more with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we hear from Plant Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck and discuss the recent introduction of the Ag BIO Act and the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act among other topics. Then we close the show in Segment Four and learn about Harvest Safety Week 2025 with Mike...
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AOA Friday 8-15-2025
Agriculture of America
Friday on AOA, we have a conversation about trade, tariffs and the need to help a struggling ag economy with Caleb Ragland, President of the American Soybean Association. In Segment Two, we recap the results of the DTN Digital Yield Tour with Katie Dehlinger, DTN Farm Business Editor. Then in Segment Three, we take a deep dive into the USDA balance sheets and have a conversation about demand for U.S. corn and soybeans with Karen Braun, Chief Market Analyst for Zaner Ag Hedge. Then in Segment Four, we take a look at ag news headlines to close the show.
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AOA Thursday 8-14-2025
Agriculture of America
Thursday on AOA, we start the show with a rundown of this week’s market action with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we hear from Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO, Geoff Cooper and discuss the need for expanded demand for corn farmers via E-15 along with other ethanol issues. Then in Segments Three and Four, we have a wide ranging conversation with Senator John Hoeven (R-ND).
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AOA Wednesday 8-13-2025
Agriculture of America
Wednesday on AOA, we start the show with thoughts on the August WASDE numbers and look at the volatility in the cattle market with Scott Varilek from Kooima Kooima & Varilek. In Segment Two, we are counting down the days to the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL. Matt Jungmann, National Events Manager for Farm Progress, joins us for another update. In Segment Three, we go over the latest results of the Meat Demand Monitor with Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. (Learn more at ) Then in Segment Four, we get an update on EPA's easing of rules surrounding DEF and more in ag news...
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AOA 8-12-2025
Agriculture of America
Wednesday on AOA, we start the show with a recap of the Professional Ag Marketing crop tour across the Midwest last week with Mike Minor in Segment One. In Segment Two, we look at the latest red meat export data for June 2025 and talk trade agreements with Dan Halstrom, President and CEO for the U.S. Meat Export Federation. In Segment Three, we discuss data, autonomy and ag tech you should consider investing in on the farm with Caleb Schleder, Senior Director of North America Marketing for PTx. Then we look at ag news headlines in Segment Four including a recap of Ag Secretary Rollins visit...
info_outlineOn Monday’s AOA, we take a look at fund positions, futures spreads and more in the markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, DTN Meteorologist Teresa Wells joins us with a rundown of this week’s weather outlook. In Segment Three, we have a wide-ranging conversation with Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS). Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.