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 Friday 5-16-2026 05/15/2026

AOA Friday 5-16-2026 On Friday’s AOA, powered by Cenex, we take a look at the latest ag equipment sales numbers for North America with Curt Blades from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers followed by our bi-weekly conversation with USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce in Segment Two. Then we spend the remainder of the show listening to regarding the continued cost price squeeze on farmers' bottom lines with Dr. Michael Deliberto from the LSU Ag Center. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/41308785

AOA Thursday 5-14-2026 05/14/2026

AOA Thursday 5-14-2026 Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with a broad look at the markets to end the week as we watch US/China talks, new inflation data and more with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with Dr. John Newton, Vice President of Public Policy at the American Farm Bureau Federation about House passage of year-round E15 legislation, prospects for similar legislation in the Senate, the outlook for a Senate version of the Farm Bill and the continued focus on fertilizer and input prices from Capitol Hill. Then we close the show with Morgan Wullenweber, Growing Forward program manager with Farm Credit Mid-America, who shares perspective on the work she does with young and beginning farmers, including how they should be looking at their lender relationship during this current economic climate. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/41294435

AOA Wednesday 5-13-2026 05/13/2026

AOA Wednesday 5-13-2026 Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with thoughts on the reported plans for beef imports and more with Joe Maxwell, co-founder of Farm Action. In Segment Two, we get an update on pseudorabies in hog herds, other swine diseases globally and more with Lisa Becton, DVM, MS, DACVPM, Associate Director for the Swine Health Information Center. In Segment Three, we recap some of the surprises from the May WASDE Report this week and talk markets with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing. Then we close the show in Segment Four with Alan Blaylock, who shares thoughts on what recent drought years mean for potassium availability in this year’s crop. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/41282210

Financial Clarity Supports Better Stewardship 05/12/2026

Financial Clarity Supports Better Stewardship During the 2026 Cattle Industry Convention, we had a discussion on the trade show floor with Southern California rancher Mike Williams to learn more about his operation and how he uses the Ambrook platform. He shares some insight into how Amrbook's products help him manage his operation, things he does on the ranch when it comes to stewardship and much more. Find more about Ambrook online at . /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/41266790

AOA Tuesday 5-12-2026 05/12/2026

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AOA Monday 5-11-2026 05/11/2026

AOA Monday 5-11-2026 On Monday's episode of AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show by discussing headlines, fund money moves and more in the markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the upcoming weather pattern ahead and whether we will see windows for increased spring planting with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss this week's potential vote on year-round E15 legislation and input cost concerns across rural America with Jacqui Fatka, Lead Economist for Farm Supply and Biofuels at CoBank. We close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/41248225

AOA Saturday 5-9-2026 05/09/2026

AOA Saturday 5-9-2026 On this weekend’s edition of Agriculture of America, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with a look at ag news headlines followed by a great conversation from back at the Cattle Industry Convention earlier this year with California rancher Mike Williams. He joined us on the trade show floor to share background on his operation and how he has used to help him with his books, financial management and so much more. Then we close the show in Segments Three and Four as FARM’s Susan Littlefield shares a great nutrition conversation for our dairy herds with , Director of Nutritional Services for Purina. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/41215820

AOA Friday 5-8-2026 05/08/2026

AOA Friday 5-8-2026 On Friday’s episode of Agriculture of America, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we begin the show discussing the on-going work by the The SCN Coalition when it comes to soybean cyst nematode management as Dylan Mangel, Assistant Professor, Plant Pathology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln joins us. In Segment Two, we look at the April Ag Economy Barometer results with Michael Langemeier, Director for Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture. In Segment Three, we learn about the challenges that many young farmers are facing and how they are working with trusted advisors and lenders to make key decisions for the operation. in Kentucky joins us to discuss her role on the family farm and how they work with Farm Credit Mid-America to navigate economic challenges and build resilient operations. (View more of their story in the ) We close the show in Segment Four with a conversation from our time on Capitol Hill last week with Amy France, Chair of the National Sorghum Producers. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/41215770

AOA Thursday 5-7-2026 05/07/2026

AOA Thursday 5-7-2026 On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with market analysis from Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics followed by a conversation in Segment Two with Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins about property rights, the Farm Bill, USPS service issues and more. Then in Segment Three, we hear a conversation from last week's Capitol Hill visit with Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) followed by news headlines to close the show. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/41205025

AOA Wednesday 5-6-2026 05/06/2026

AOA Wednesday 5-6-2026 Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with Meatingplace News Editor Chris Moore who shares some insight into the DOJ meatpacker investigation and more. In Segment Two, we talk with Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University about the April 2026 Meat Demand Monitor report followed by a look at the markets in Segment Three with Naomi Blohm from Total Farm Marketing. Then we close the show in Segment Four and hear a conversation from last week on Capitol Hill with Senator John Hoeven (R-ND). /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/41192215

AOA Tuesday 5-5-2026 05/05/2026

AOA Tuesday 5-5-2026 On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show by discussing the need for effective state policy following the robust RVO announcement from the EPA a few weeks ago. Jeffrey Earl, Director of State Governmental Affairs for Clean Fuels Alliance America joins us. In Segment Two, as we head into hay season, that means pulling the mower out of storage and asking a familiar question: Is this thing going to cut it this year? (literally) Alan Osterhaus, Territory Product Specialist for , joins us for a conversation. In Segment Three, we discuss equipment sales trends for grain carts, 4WD tractors and ag telehandlers with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights for Tractor Zoom. We close in Segment Four with a conversation we had with Richard Gupton, Senior Vice President of Public Policy & Counsel for the Agricultural Retailers Association during last week's NAFB Washington Watch event. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/41163285

AOA Monday 5-4-2026 05/04/2026

AOA Monday 5-4-2026 Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with market analysis from Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart followed by a look at the weather forecast with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we discuss the new from Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica), AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), and Frontier Farm Credit as Myriah Johnson, Ph.D., vice president sustainability joins us to discuss. Then we close the show with news headlines in Segment Four. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/41142700

AOA Saturday 5-2-2026 05/02/2026

AOA Saturday 5-2-2026 On the first ever AOA: Weekend Edition, powered by Cenex, we hear a conversation from this past week on Capitol Hill with Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union in Segment One. Then we discuss GROWMARK’s rollout of AI use in the myFS Agronomy app with Brendan Bachman in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we learn more about the work being done at the University of Minnesota’s Soybean Research Center with co-directors Seth Naeve and Aaron Lorenz followed by another D.C. conversation from earlier this week with Christy Seyfert from the Farm Credit Council in Segment Four. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/41118285

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

AOA Friday 5-1-2026 Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with a recap of a wild week of policy on Capitol Hill with POLITICO Food and Agriculture Reporter Grace Yarrow followed by a conversation with USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce. In Segment Three, we get an update on New World Screwworm and Asian Longhorned ticks with Sigrid Johannes, Executive Director of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Then we close the show with a conversation we had earlier in the week with Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA). /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/41118250

AOA Thursday 4-30-2026 04/30/2026

AOA Thursday 4-30-2026 Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with market analysis and perspective from Cory Bratland, Hedge Specialist with followed by thoughts on where the Farm Bill process stands in the House this week, the issues moving forward with E15 legislation and more as North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue joins us in Segment Two. Then in Segment Three, we share a conversation from earlier this week with USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg who lays out details of USDA’s Financial Assurance to Revitalize Markets (FARM) Initiative and more. Then in Segment Four, we continue our celebration of 100 Years of Pioneer as we discuss the Pioneer Sales Representative model with Lance Gibson, Agronomy Training Manager for Pioneer. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/41075110

AOA Wednesday 4-29-2026 04/29/2026

AOA Wednesday 4-29-2026 Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we continue our time from Washington D.C. this week with lawmaker and newsmaker conversations. In Segment One, we talk with National Council of Farmer Cooperative’s President and CEO Duane Simpson about the House Farm Bill vote this week, ag labor and more. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) just ahead of the USDA press conference on fertilizer prices held late Tuesday that discussed more onshoring of fertilizer production. In Segment Three, we share a conversation with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) on a number of issues. We close the show in Segment Four discussing marine, rail and heating oil demand potential with Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/41061620

AOA Tuesday 4-28-2026 04/28/2026

AOA Tuesday 4-28-2026 On Tuesday’s AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show by sharing a conversation we had this week with Emily Skor from Growth Energy regarding the House movement on the Farm Bill, potential E15 legislation inclusion and more as we spend time on Capitol Hill for the NAFB Washington Watch event. Then for the rest of the show, we share an in-depth conversation about the overall farmland frenzy in the United States. What is happening with the generational transfer of farmland ownership? Where do investors and data center development come into the mix? Tyler Davis, President of Saunders Real Estate and Spencer Smith, Managing Director of Land & Auctions at Saunders Real Estate, sat down with Jesse Allen recently to discuss this topic and we share it with you today on AOA. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/41047960

AOA Monday 4-27-2026 04/27/2026

AOA Monday 4-27-2026 On Monday’s AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the program with market perspective and analysis from Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart followed by a rundown of what could be another active weather week ahead with DTN’s John Baranick. Then in Segment Three, we have a conversation with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig followed by news headlines to wrap up the show in Segment Four. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/41032200

AOA Friday 4-24-26 04/24/2026

AOA Friday 4-24-26 Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with market analysis and perspective from Garrett Toay with AgTraderTalk. In Segment Two we talk with Dinese Watson, Senior Vice President and Ag Lending Manager at Merchants Bank, who shares how lenders are helping farmers navigate the current economic climate. In Segment Three, we get insight into Brazil’s 2026/27 sugar and ethanol outlook, which points to a robust sugarcane crop in the Center-South region and continued structural pressure on global sugar prices. Livea Coda, Market Intelligence Coordinator with Hedgepoint Global Markets, joins us from Brazil for the conversation. Then we close the show in Segment Four discussing policy items for the hemp industry, including why U.S. farmers are urging Congress to grant a two-year extension on a moratorium ban. Jonathan Miller, U.S. Hemp Roundtable General Counsel, joins us to discuss. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/41004135

AOA Thursday 4-23-2026 04/23/2026

AOA Thursday 4-23-2026 Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we begin the show with market analysis from Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics followed by a conversation with Lucy Russell, Director of Producer Engagement for the National Pork Producers Council, who shares details about their program. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with CropLife America President and CEO Alexandra Dunn to discuss their . We close the show in Segment Four as we continue celebrating 100 Years of Pioneer as David Bowen, Corteva Laureate and Data Strategy & Governance Analyst, joins us to discuss the rise of information and data in agriculture. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/40990695

AOA Wednesday 4-22-2026 04/22/2026

AOA Wednesday 4-22-2026 Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with Farm Progress Policy Editor Josh Baethge who shares some updates on policy news and more from Capitol Hill in Segment One. Then in Segment Two, we talk with Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD) about the House version of the Farm Bill, fertilizer and input price concerns, year-round E15 legislation and much more. In Segment Three, we talk about markets and get perspective from Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX. Then in Segment Four, we hear a conversation that FARM’s Susan Littlefield had during last week’s USMEF Red Meat Symposium in Mexico with Dr. June Loseke from Nebraska. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/40974350

AOA Tuesday 4-21-2026 04/21/2026

AOA Tuesday 4-21-2026 Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show with Ben Johnston, COO of Kapitus, who shares thoughts on the current state of the agriculture and overall economies amid war, inflation and so much more. In Segment Two, National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower joins us for a conversation. We then spend the rest of the show talking about the history of meat in America as historian and author Maureen Ogle joins the show. Ogle’s latest book, , provides an excellent look into how politics and policies shape agriculture, including livestock production, and thus food prices. We learn about the book and have a wide-ranging discussion in the back half of today’s AOA. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/40955360

AOA Monday 4-20-2026 04/20/2026

AOA Monday 4-20-2026 On Monday’s AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with market analysis and perspective from Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we take a look at the severe weather from the weekend and what lies ahead in the forecast with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we take a look at Bushel’s 2026 State of the Farm Report that includes some insight into the use of AI on the farm with Julia Eberhart. We close in Segment Four as R-Calf USA President Dave Hyde joins us for a conversation. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/40939515

AOA Friday 4-17-2026 04/17/2026

AOA Friday 4-17-2026 Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Lubricants, we begin the show with market analysis and perspective from Shawn Hackett with Hackett Financial Advisors in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, it’s our bi-weekly conversation with USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce. Then we close the show in Segments Three and Four learning about that looks at the trend of increased marbling in the angus breed and beyond. Tom Brink with Top Dollar Angus and Doug Stevenson with Basin Angus Ranch join us for the discussion on the show. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/40910400

AOA Thursday 4-16-2026 04/16/2026

AOA Thursday 4-16-2026 Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with market analysis from Jacob Burks with AgMarket.net followed by a conversation with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition in Segment Two. Then, in Segment Three, we discuss recent news stories and headlines with DTN Environmental Editor Todd Neeley. We close the show in Segment Four as we continue our celebration of 100 Years of Pioneer. Jordan Spear joins us to discuss a century of production innovation by the company. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/40898950

AOA Wednesday 4-15-2026 04/15/2026

AOA Wednesday 4-15-2026 Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the livestock markets with Scott Varilek from Kooima Kooima Varilek in Segment One. Then in Segment Two, we have a conversation with USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Affairs Luke Lindberg about his recent travels, USDA’s current trade agenda and more. In Segment Three, we have a conversation about fertilizer and input prices, the Farm Bill and more with National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Sam Kieffer. We close the show in Segment Four with a look at ag news headlines. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/40886285

AOA Tuesday 4-14-2026 04/14/2026

AOA Tuesday 4-14-2026 Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) who discusses her Biobased Materials Investment and Production Act along with updates on aid for sugarbeet producers, the prospect of more farmer aid and more in Segment One. In Segment Two, we discuss recent EPA guidance on diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and highlight an to discuss the recent changes with Engine Technology Forum Executive Director Allen Schaeffer. After the bottom of the hour, we talk with House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) who shares an update on the Farm Bill in the House. Then we close the show looking at the latest ag equipment sales numbers with Curt Blades from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/40870835

AOA Monday 4-13-2026 04/13/2026

AOA Monday 4-13-2026 Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with analysis on the grain and livestock markets with Don Roose from U.S. Commodities followed by a look at this week's weather forecast with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we get an update on the global fertilizer situation with StoneX VP of Fertilizer Josh Linville. We close the show in Segment Four with a look at the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Baometer with Michael Langemeier, Director of Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/40832810

AOA Friday 4-10-2026 04/10/2026

AOA Friday 4-10-2026 On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we discuss USDA data, markets, the ag economy and so much more. For the first part of the show, we talk with Dr. Seth Meyer, Director of the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri. As a former Chief Economist at the USDA, we get his perspective on recent concerns about USDA data response and also discuss the broader picture in the 2026 ag economy amid war, geopolitics, input costs and more. Then in the second half of the show, we talk with Zaner Ag Hedge Chief Market Analyst Karen Braun who discusses some of the recent market moves following USDA reports, geopolitical headlines and more. We get her take on how weather could start to play a bigger role in the markets and how funds are positioned in the grain complex right now. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/40801735

AOA Thursday 4-9-2026 04/09/2026

AOA Thursday 4-9-2026 Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with market analysis and perspective from Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we continue our celebration of 100 Years of Pioneer as we look at key agronomy innovations over the past century with Pioneer Agronomy Manager Mark Jeschke. In Segment Three, we discuss the latest results of the with Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. We close in Segment Four and learn about some new tax legislation that could benefit and help grow the American ag bioeconomy as Plant Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck joins us for a conversation. /episode/index/show/b416bb9e-2741-4e13-9c1d-390c5fcc04d7/id/40789915

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