Agriculture of America

Agriculture of America (AOA) is a nationally syndicated, agriculture talk radio show, heard every weekday on over 60 radio stations and SiriusXM Rural Radio 147. Join host Jesse Allen as he talks with leaders and decision makers throughout agriculture including conversations on agriculture policy, markets, agronomy, agriculture weather and much more. Find more details online at https://www.agricultureofamerica.com.

AGI Showcases Portable Innovations at Farm Progress Show 2025 09/18/2025

AGI Showcases Portable Innovations at Farm Progress Show 2025 During the 2025 Farm Progress Show, we talked with AGI about their latest advancements in grain augers and technology during. Jason Jones, U.S. Portable Sales Director for AGI, joined Jesse Allen to walk through some of the company’s portable handling products. Learn more at . /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/38267785

AGI Unveils Smart Auger at Farm Progress Show 09/18/2025

AGI Unveils Smart Auger at Farm Progress Show This summer, AGI has unveiled it’s Smart Auger prototype in conjunction with MonarchOne. The battery-powered grain auger, featuring advanced smart technology, is set to come to market in 2026. Jesse Allen learned more about it with AGI and Monarch during the 2025 Farm Progress Show. Learn more online at . /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/38267770

AOA Thursday 9-18-2025 09/18/2025

AOA Thursday 9-18-2025 On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at early harvest results and market perspective from Matt Bennett with AgMarket.net followed by a conversation about ag equipment sales in North America with Curt Blades, Senior Vice President with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. In Segment Three, we learn more about Agrellus and have a broad conversation about the farm economy with Chris Johnson, CEO of Agrellus. Then in Segment Four, we discuss the upcoming Green Career Week with Jazmin Albarran, Executive Director for Seed Your Future. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/38267210

AOA Wednesday 9-17-2025 09/17/2025

AOA Wednesday 9-17-2025 Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show talking about markets, the Federal Reserve and more with Tommy Grisafi from Nesvick Trading and Ag Bull Media. In Segment Two, we discuss late season scouting to help inform crop nutrition decisions for 2026 with Roland Leatherwood, Crop Nutrition Lead for The Mosaic Company. Then we close the show discussing prioritizing farmers' mental health during stressful times in agriculture and amid an always busy harvest season on tap. Nebraska farmer Brian Herbek joins us for a conversation. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/38252180

AOA Tuesday 9-16-2025 09/16/2025

AOA Tuesday 9-16-2025 Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the latest update of the annual U.S. farm income and consumer food price report by the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri. Senior Research Economist Dr. Robert Maltsbarger joins the show. ( In Segment Two, we take a look at the grain, dairy and livestock markets with Naomi Blohm, Senior Market Advisor at Total Farm Marketing. In Segment Three, we get a recap of the National Farmers Union fly-in and have a conversation with South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke. Then we close the show with an agronomic update from northeast Arkansas with Ryan Bane, CEO of Apex Ag Solutions. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/38238815

AOA Monday 9-15-2025 09/15/2025

AOA Monday 9-15-2025 Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets as Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart joins the show. In Segment Two, we discuss USDA's new announcement on the Emergency Livestock Relief Program, get an update on New World Screwworm and discuss the ag economy with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. In Segment Three, we discuss the latest news surrounding the process to repeal a BLM public lands rule and more with Kaitlynn Glover, Executive Director of the Public Lands Council. Then we close the show with a look at this week's weather forecast from DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/38224375

AOA Friday 9-12-2025 09/12/2025

AOA Friday 9-12-2025 Friday on AOA, we start the show discussing beef demand by consumers and the shrug off of high prices in a conversation with Brian Earnest, lead animal protein economist with CoBank. In Segment Two, we discuss this week’s U.S. Meat Export Federation overseas trade mission to South Korea with attendees Ryan Moorhouse, Cattlemen’s Beef Board Chair, and Andy Tauer of the National Pork Board. In Segment Three, we have a conversation about the ag economy situation, Farm Bill and soil health legislation introduced in D.C. with Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-IL). Then we close the show by talking with the new Director of Federal Affairs at Syngenta, Beth Ellikidis, in Segment Four. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/38194345

AOA Thursday 9-11-2025 09/11/2025

AOA Thursday 9-11-2025 Thursday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets ahead of the September WASDE report with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we discuss issues for soybean growers in North Dakota ahead of harvest with Jim Thompson from the North Dakota Soybean Council and Justin Sherlock from the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association. In Segments Three and Four, we discuss the latest MAHA Commission report and get perspectives from Alexandra Dunn with CropLife America and then Daren Coppock with the Agricultural Retailers Association to close the show. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/38181065

AOA Wednesday 9-10-2025 09/10/2025

AOA Wednesday 9-10-2025 Wednesday on AOA, we have a focus on the concerning ag economy outlook and perspective from across the country. In Segment One, we hear from Tadd Nicholson and Ray Van Horn from Ohio Corn & Wheat about challenges they are facing followed by a conversation and perspective with National Sorghum Producers Chair Amy France in Segment Two. In Segment Three, AOA host Jesse Allen shares some follow up thoughts before a conversation with the new President and CEO of Columbia Grain International, Kurt Haarmann. Then we look at ag news headlines to close the show in Segment Four. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/38158820

AOA Tuesday 9-9-2025 09/09/2025

AOA Tuesday 9-9-2025 On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with an update on the biofuels sector with Donnell Rehagen, CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America. In Segment Two, we discuss See Tracks! Think Train Week coming up September 15th-21st with Jennifer DeAngelis from Operation Lifesaver. (Learn more at ) In Segment Three, we discuss the current state of the farm economy, trade policy and more with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA). Then we close the show in Segment Four discussing a new op-ed from Tom Brink with Top Dollar Angus discussing why mediocre cattle should never be an option. (Read the op-ed here: ) /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/38144070

AOA Monday 9-8-2025 09/08/2025

AOA Monday 9-8-2025 Monday on AOA, we start the show with a look at markets as Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart joins us followed by a look at the weather with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we look at the latest Meat Demand Monitor data with Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. (View it at ) Then we close the show with a few news headlines and an update from this week's National Farmers Union D.C. Fly In as we hear from Doug Sombke, President of South Dakota Farmers Union. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/38129290

AOA Friday 9-5-2025 09/05/2025

AOA Friday 9-5-2025 On Friday’s AOA, we start the show looking at the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer with Dr. Jim Mintert from Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture. In Segment Two, we discuss right to repair and why food security is national security with Jeremy Matuszewski, founder of Thunderstruck Ag. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden about reorganization efforts, the ag economy and more. Then we close in Segment Four discussing PepsiCo’s latest sustainability and agricultural efforts with Margaret Henry, VP of Sustainability at PepsiCo. (View PepsiCo’s newly released ) /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/38102380

AOA Thursday 9-4-2025 09/04/2025

AOA Thursday 9-4-2025 Thursday on AOA, we start the show talking markets with Brian Splitt from AgMarket.net followed by a conversation about lack of Chinese soybean demand and low water level concerns on the Mississippi River with Mike Steenhoek from the Soy Transportation Coalition in Segment Two. Then in Segment Three, we get more details on the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) that is open for producer sign-ups from USDA. Brooke Appleton, USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Deputy Under Secretary, joins us for that conversation. Then we close the show in Segment Four hearing from Chris Neidert with Trelleborg and Mitas with some tire tips and more from this year's Farm Progress Show. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/38086275

The Monthly Grind- September 2025 09/03/2025

The Monthly Grind- September 2025 On the September 2025 episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we discuss the relationship between corn and poultry. Connie Fischer, Director of Innovation and Commercialization for the Kansas Corn Growers Association and Shelby Watson, Director of The Americas & Allied Industry Programs for the U.S.A Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) join the show. Learn more online at , or . /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/38073395

AOA Wednesday 9-3-2025 09/03/2025

AOA Wednesday 9-3-2025 Wednesday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the cattle markets and more with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale. In Segment Two, it's a new episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. We discuss the relationship between corn and poultry as Connie Fischer, Director of Innovation and Commercialization for the Kansas Corn Growers Association and Shelby Watson, Director of The Americas & Allied Industry Programs for the U.S.A Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) join the show. In Segment Three, we get an update on the fertilizer industry with Corey Rosenbusch, President and CEO for The Fertilizer Institute. We discuss the need to have certain fertilizers on the U.S. critical minerals list along with the need to voice concerns about this to Congress. We also touch on a recent letter led by TFI advocating for rural infrastructure legislation. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a look at ag news headlines. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/38072950

AOA Tuesday 9-2-2025 09/02/2025

AOA Tuesday 9-2-2025 On Tuesday's AOA we start the show with a look at the markets as Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart joins the show in Segment One. In Segment Two, we take a look at early September weather with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, it's a new Tractor Zoom Tuesday conversation with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights for Tractor Zoom. We get a summer auction market recap and discuss some of the outlooks for four wheel drive tractors, compact tractors, sprayers and an overall resetting of expectations. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a look at ag news headlines. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/38058685

AOA Monday 9-1-2025 09/01/2025

AOA Monday 9-1-2025 On the Labor Day edition of AOA, we share conversations from the 2025 Farm Progress Show with American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland, Compeer Financial President and CEO Jase Wagner and STRAUSS CEO, Henning Strauss. We also learn more about Dairy Resource Management Systems (DRMS) with their director Dr. Asha Miles. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/38021430

AOA Friday 8-29-2025 08/29/2025

AOA Friday 8-29-2025 Friday on AOA, we start the show with markets in Segment 1 as Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics gives us some end of the month perspective. In Segment Two, we learn about a newly proposed FAA rule that would allow drones to operate beyond visual line of sight without expensive waivers. Arthur Erickson, CEO of Hylio, joins us to share more details and talk about what this could mean for drone use in U.S. agriculture. In Segment Three, we hear about a new Consumer Energy Alliance that warns the growing jet fuel supply constraints could stall this momentum and growth in the industry. David Holt, President of CEA, joins us to discuss that, energy prices, inflation impacts and more on the show. Then we close out the program with a conversation from Farm Progress Show with Shane Gray, who represents Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Morgan, Sangamon and Scott Counties for the IL Corn Growers Association. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/38021245

AOA Thursday 8-28-2025 08/28/2025

AOA Thursday 8-28-2025 Live from the Farm Progress Show in Decatur Illinois /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/38001425

AOA Wednesday 8-27-2025 08/27/2025

AOA Wednesday 8-27-2025 Live from the Farm Progress Show in Decatur Illinois /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/37979095

AOA Tuesday 8-26-2025 08/26/2025

AOA Tuesday 8-26-2025 Live from the Farm Progress Show in Decatur Illinois /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/37962580

AOA Monday 8-25-2025 08/25/2025

AOA Monday 8-25-2025 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. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/37947600

AOA Friday 8-22-2025 08/22/2025

AOA Friday 8-22-2025 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. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/37922310

AOA Thursday 8-21-25 08/21/2025

AOA Thursday 8-21-25 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. Then we look at ag news headlines in Segment Four including comments from Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) during this week's Dakotafest in Mitchell, SD. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/37904785

AOA Wednesday 8-20-2025 08/20/2025

AOA Wednesday 8-20-2025 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. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/37891100

AOA Tuesday 8-19-2025 08/19/2025

AOA Tuesday 8-19-2025 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. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/37878605

AOA Monday 8-18-2025 08/18/2025

AOA Monday 8-18-2025 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 Seyfert, President and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association. More at . /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/37863365

AOA Friday 8-15-2025 08/15/2025

AOA Friday 8-15-2025 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. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/37836790

AOA Thursday 8-14-2025 08/14/2025

AOA Thursday 8-14-2025 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). /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/37816850

AOA Wednesday 8-13-2025 08/13/2025

AOA Wednesday 8-13-2025 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 headlines. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/37801650

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