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.

AOA Tuesday 2-3-2026 02/03/2026

AOA Tuesday 2-3-2026 Tuesday on AOA, we begin our week of broadcasting from the Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville, TN and start the show with Farm and Ranch Media's Susan Littlefield who shares what she's looking forward to discussing and more at the show. In Segment Two, we talk with Clean Fuels Alliance America's Director of State Governmental Affairs Jeff Earl who shares updates with us about state biofuels policy and some breaking news regarding 45Z guidance. In Segment Three, it's our Tractor Zoom Tuesday conversation as we discuss the outlook for round balers, forage harvesters and more with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights for Tractor Zoom. Then we close the show and chat with Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39981120

AOA Monday 2-2-2026 02/02/2026

AOA Monday 2-2-2026 On Monday's AOA, we broadcast live from the AgMarket.net Farming for Profit, Not Price conference in Nashville, TN. We start the show with our weekly guests talking markets with Darin Newsom from Barchart and a look at the weather with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Then, we get perspective on risk management for 2026 with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net and finally get an update on fertilizer markets with Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer at StoneX. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39965185

AOA Friday 1-30-2026 01/30/2026

AOA Friday 1-30-2026 Friday on AOA, we kickoff the show with a look at ag news headlines followed by a conversation with Tadd Nicholson, Executive Director for Ohio Corn & Wheat, as we get his perspective on the year round E-15 conversation and more. Then, we close out the back half of today's show discussing how Millennials and Gen Z consumers view protein differently than older generations, and how the gap widens among those living in metropolitan cities. Morgan Wonderly, a staff member at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and National Pork Board Board of Director, and Sarah Showalter, director of consumer and business insights for the National Pork Board, join us to share key insights that producers should consider as they encourage consumers to purchase and consume pork. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39935230

AOA Thursday 1-29-2026 01/29/2026

AOA Thursday 1-29-2026 Thursday on AOA, we start the show with market perspective and analysis from Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we talk with Swine Health Information Center executive director Dr. Megan Niederwerder about SHIC's 2025 Progress Report highlighting their research, investments and producer ROI. In Segment Three, we get more updates on where we go from here with year round E-15, the latest on 45Z and much more biofuels news with Jacqui Fatka, Lead Economist, Farm Supply and Biofuels at CoBank. Then we close the show with the latest ag news headlines in Segment Four. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39924020

AOA Wednesday 1-28-2026 01/28/2026

AOA Wednesday 1-28-2026 Wednesday on Agriculture of America, we start the show with Chip Nellinger from Blue Reef Agri-Marketing who shares market perspective as we see a midweek rally in grains and more. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest on year round E-15 along with President Trump’s comments about it in Iowa on Tuesday and more priorities for the sorghum industry as Amy France, chair of the National Sorghum Producers, joins the show. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) about a number of topics including where we go from here on year-round E15 legislation, the potential of another government shutdown, a recent trade mission to Mexico and much more. We close the show in Segment Four with a quick update from USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg who talks about recent and future trade missions and opportunities for U.S. agriculture. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39910900

AOA Tuesday 1-27-2026 01/27/2026

AOA Tuesday 1-27-2026 Tuesday on AOA, we start the show with news headlines and commentary including comments from Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) on year-round E15 as he talked with our own Susan Littlefield last week. In Segment Two, we discuss Indigo Ag’s new partnership with Microsoft as Dan Mongeau, VP of Sustainable Supply with Indigo. Then we finish off the show with more conversation about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and bring in perspective from both the agricultural and food/beverage industries. We talk with Kristie Sigler, Global Sector Lead (Food & Bev, Ag) and David LaValle, Public Affairs Lead, Ag at FleishmanHillard /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39896435

AOA Monday 1-26-2026 01/26/2026

AOA Monday 1-26-2026 On Monday's AOA, we get updates on the markets to start the week with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst with Barchart followed by a look at the severe winter weather that has impacted much of the country (including our host Jesse Allen) and get a look at the forecast with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Then, we have a conversation with National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower about E-15 being left out of Congress' latest funding package and close the show discussing the Dietary Guidelines with Carla Schultz, farmer-leader with the United Soybean Board. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39879550

AOA Friday 1-23-2026 01/23/2026

AOA Friday 1-23-2026 Friday on AOA, we begin the show discussing the outlook for land values with Paul Schadegg, President at Farmers National Company. In Segment Two we discuss the latest timing on the Farmer Bridge Assistance program, efforts to streamline reporting at USDA and more with Richard Fordyce, Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation at USDA. In Segment Three we get perspective on consolidation in the ag markets this week and talk with Naomi Blohm, Senior Market Advisor at Total Farm Marketing. We close the show with the latest on year round E-15 legislation and more in news headlines. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39851645

AOA Thursday 1-22-2026 01/22/2026

AOA Thursday 1-22-2026 Thursday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets as Jacob Burks from AgMarket.net joins us to discuss and share more details about their upcoming Farming for Profit, Not Price Conference in Nashville, TN. In Segment Two, we discuss new product announcements this week from PTx and Precision Planting with their Marketing Director, Bryce Baker. In Segment Three, we discuss the call from specialty crop producers for more aid to help with the current state of the ag economy. International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns, a member of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, joins us to discuss. Then we close the show talking with Jan tenBensel and Jason Lewis, who sit on the National Corn Board and Nebraska Corn Growers Association board, as they are on Capitol Hill this week advocating for year-round E15 legislation to get across the finish line. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39827915

AOA Wednesday 1-21-2026 01/21/2026

AOA Wednesday 1-21-2026 Wednesday on AOA, we start the show talking markets with Garrett Toay from AgTraderTalk followed by a look at year-end equipment sales numbers for North America with Curt Blades, Senior Vice President with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Then in Segment Three, we have a conversation about the current state of geopolitics with author and political strategist, Dr. John Hulsman. (Find his latest book here: ) Then we close the show with some winter pest management tips from Dr. Jim Fredericks, Board-Certified Entomologist and Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at the National Pest Management Association. Find more at . /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39812995

AOA Tuesday 1-20-2026 01/20/2026

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AOA Monday 1-19-2026 01/19/2026

AOA Monday 1-19-2026 Monday on AOA, we start the show talking markets even as they are closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we learn more about the work being done by Rooted Ag Systems and how the company is striving to help farmers streamline some of their operations. Kaleb Dinwiddie from Trenton, TN is the founder and he joins us for a conversation. Then after the bottom of the hour in Segment Three, we continue our focus on using technology on the farm and ranchers. We learn about Ambrook and some of the work they are doing, including what they affectionately call “quickbooks for cowboys” with their co-founder and CEO Mackenzie Burnett. Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39785430

AOA Friday 1-16-2026 01/16/2026

AOA Friday 1-16-2026 Friday on AOA, we start the show with a recap of the week in the markets as things quiet down into a three day holiday weekend with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing. In Segment Two, we talk about USDA's corn numbers this week and look at NCGA's Q1 Economic Outlook with Krista Swanson, Chief Economist for the National Corn Growers Association. Then in Segment Three, we discuss newly released October 2025 meat export data and have a conversation with Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Then we close the show with updates on the potential of more farm aid from Washington D.C. and commentary to finish out the week on AOA. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39759355

AOA Thursday 1-15-2026 01/15/2026

AOA Thursday 1-15-2026 Thursday on AOA, we start the show with a recap of weekly export sales, some biofuels news and more market analysis with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we get a recap of news from the American Farm Bureau Federation convention including updates regarding farm policy with Josh Baethge, Policy Editor for Farm Progress. In Segment Three, we discuss the early 2026 acreage battle and more with David Widmar, Economist with Agricultural Economic Insights. Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39745605

AOA Wednesday 1-14-2026 01/14/2026

AOA Wednesday 1-14-2026 Wednesday on AOA, we start with Sam Hudson from Cornbelt Marketing as we talk USDA report fallout, demand, South American weather and much more. In Segment Two, we discuss energy prices, geopolitical impacts on energy and much more with David Holt, President for the Consumer Energy Alliance. In Segment Three, we continue our conversation surrounding the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and get perspective on produce prescriptions in VA healthcare with Mollie Van Lieu, VP of Nutrition and Health for the International Fresh Produce Association. Then we close the show discussing 2026 input decisions and more with Nick Fassler, Director of Technical Service for BASF. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39729080

AOA Tuesday 1-13-2026 01/13/2026

AOA Tuesday 1-13-2026 Tuesday on AOA, we start the show with perspective on the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030 with Brandon Lipps, co-founder and principal for Caprock Strategies. In Segment Two, we talk with DTN Environmental Editor Todd Neeley and get updates on E15, the Hansen Mueller case and more. In Segment Three, we recap USDA's January data dump from Monday with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX. Then we close the show with ag news headlines including an update on the Farm Bill, bridge payments and more. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39716585

AOA Monday 1-12-2026 01/12/2026

AOA Monday 1-12-2026 Monday on AOA, we start the show discussing supply and demand fundamentals and why they matter ahead of the January USDA reports with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst for Barchart. In Segment Two, we run through this week's weather outlook with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we recap the recent Potato Expo, discuss farmer aid specifically for specialty crops, the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030 and much more with National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles. Then we close the show with a preview of CattleCon 2026, coming to Nashville in just a few short weeks, with Kristin Torres who is Executive Director, Meetings & Events with NCBA. Register and learn more at . /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39699445

AOA Friday 1-9-2026 01/09/2026

AOA Friday 1-9-2026 Friday on AOA, we begin the show taking a broad look at the grain, livestock and equity markets with Tommy Grisafi from AgBull Media and Nesvick Trading. In Segment Two, USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce joins us to discuss the Farmer Bridge Assistance program and more updates from USDA as we begin the new year. Then we close the show with an update from North Dakota soybean industry leaders on how they have been handling the US/China trade issues over the last several months. Jim Thompson, chairman of the North Dakota Soybean Council and Justin Sherlock, President of the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association, join us for the conversation. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39673010

AOA Thursday 1-8-2026 01/08/2026

AOA Thursday 1-8-2026 Thursday on AOA, we begin with a look at the markets and a preview ahead to Monday’s USDA data dump with Matt Bennett from . In Segment Two, we have a conversation with Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins about healthcare, the Grain Belt Express issues in the state and much more. Then we close the show by learning more about MyAgData and how they are helping farmers more accurately report their acres to USDA. Michelle Tressel, CEO of MyAgData joins us along with two farmers, Ben Bring of North Dakota and Quentin Connealy from Nebraska, who both use MyAgData on their operations. Learn more about them online at . /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39659570

The Monthly Grind- January 2026 01/07/2026

The Monthly Grind- January 2026 On the January 2026 episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we discuss the importance of the USMCA and its impending renewal. Nancy Martinez, Director, Public Policy, Trade and Biotechnology with NCGA and Stuart Swanson, Chair of the Iowa Corn Growers Association and Leader of the Western Hemisphere Advisory Team for U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council join us for the conversation. Learn more online at . /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39649420

AOA Wednesday 1-7-2026 01/07/2026

AOA Wednesday 1-7-2026 On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the cattle markets and we touch on the grains as well with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale. In Segment Two, it is the January 2026 episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. We discuss the importance of the USMCA and its impending renewal with Nancy Martinez, Director, Public Policy, Trade and Biotechnology with NCGA and Stuart Swanson, Chair of the Iowa Corn Growers Association and Leader of the Western Hemisphere Advisory Team for U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council. In Segment Three, we discuss the latest Meat Demand Monitor data with Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University (find the data at ). Then we close the show with Michael Langemeier, Director for Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture with a look at this month's Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer and a preview of this week's Top Farmer Conference. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39648295

AOA Tuesday 1-6-2026 01/06/2026

AOA Tuesday 1-6-2026 Tuesday on AOA, we take a look at the markets with Garrett Toay from AgTraderTalk followed by a look at ag equipment trends entering 2026 with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights for Tractor Zoom. Then, it's a conversation with Kurt Kovarik, Vice President, Federal Affairs with Clean Fuels Alliance America followed by ag news headlines to close out the show. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39628075

AOA Monday 1-5-2026 01/05/2026

AOA Monday 1-5-2026 Monday on AOA, we start the show with a check of the markets as we get back to a full week of trading with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins us to run through the weather details for the week ahead. In Segment Three, we learn more about a potential solution to some of the farm economy challenges as Doug Sombke, President of the South Dakota Farmers Union, joins us to share details on their IMSET (Inventory Management Soil Enhancement Tool) and how it could possibly help nationwide. Then we look at ag news headlines in Segment Four to close the show. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39615600

AOA Friday 1-2-2026 01/02/2026

AOA Friday 1-2-2026 On Friday’s episode of AOA, as we close out the holiday season we hear recent conversations with Daryl Theis from CLAAS, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Dr. Steve Lerner from Novonesis and Rebecca Bartels from Invest In Our Land to finish out the week. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39565175

AOA Thursday 1-1-2026 01/01/2026

AOA Thursday 1-1-2026 On the New Year’s Day episode of Agriculture of America, show host Jesse Allen welcomes us to 2026 as we take a look at some ag news headlines. Then, we hear recent conversations with Jim Sutter from the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) throughout the rest of our show. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39565205

AOA Wednesday 12-31-2025 12/31/2025

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AOA Tuesday 12-30-2025 12/30/2025

AOA Tuesday 12-30-2025 Tuesday, December 30th (MIKE ADAMS HOSTING) 1) Mike Steenhoek, Soy Transportation Coalition, 2) Dennis Smith, Livestock Analyst, 3) Duane Simpson, President of NCFC, 4) Brian Winnekins, AM Radio Update and HPAI in WI, /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39566370

AOA Monday 12-29-2025 12/29/2025

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AOA Friday 12-26-2025 12/26/2025

AOA Friday 12-26-2025 On Friday’s episode of AOA, we start the show discussing year end input purchases and looking ahead to spring 2026 with John Appel, FBN vice president of category management. Then in Segment Two, we have a conversation with Jim Sutter who is the CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC). Then we close the show with an extended conversation about bridge assistance and the needs for specialty crops specifically with Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA). /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39517365

AOA Thursday 12-25-2025 12/25/2025

AOA Thursday 12-25-2025 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone at AOA! On this episode, we listen back to recent conversations with Emily Skor from Growth Energy, Jeff Winton from Rural Minds, USDA Undersecretary Luke Lindberg and Kevin Doyle from the Consumer Energy Alliance. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/39517320

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