Agriculture of America

Thursday AOA 2-2-2023

On Thursday, AOA was live at the NCBA Trade Show with our friends from Chr. Hansen discussing the importance of probiotics - in cattle and everywhere else! In segment 1, Dr Steve Lerner, Senior Scientific and Business Advisor and Mike discussed the brain-gut axis and how probiotics can improve mental health in people and chickens. In segment 2, Ethan Lane, VP of Government Affairs at NCBA provided an update on the policy discussions taking place at convention. Dr. Jen Schutz, Head of North American Technical Service joined us for a discussion of Bovamine Defend Plus and how it is working in feedlots across the country. To close the show, Dr. Lerner rejoined the program with a discussion of Chr. Hansen's product Bovacillus and how it can improve cow calf efficiency, and how probiotics should be consumed by everyone, everyday.

Strong Start for Cooperatives in 2023

CHS achieved record earnings in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. CHS CEO, Jay Debertin, explains how cooperative owners benefit from the company’s success. 

Wednesday AOA 2-1-2023

On Wednesday, AOA was broadcast live from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association annual convention in New Orleans with our friends from the National Corn Growers Association for the February Monthly Grind! Harold Wolle, NCGA Vice President kicked off the show with a reminder of why NCGA and NCBA have partnered so much on education. In segment 2, Lance Zimmerman, Senior Analyst for Animal Protein at RaboResearch discussed the USDA cattle inventory report issued yesterday and his thoughts on the herd rebuilding. In segment 3, Troy Schneider, Market Development Action Team chair and Colorado corn grower told about his experience in Europe for the Collaboration Platform on Ag. And we closed today's show with Dean Meyer, Chair of the USMEF with a look ahead to beef exports in 2023.

Tuesday AOA 1-31-2023

Tuesday's AOA began with a new voice on the cattle market - Chris Winward, Vice President at Swift Trading Company discussed how the technical picture has changed with new contract highs in the Live Cattle markets. For segment 2, Bryce Mongeon, Director of Legislative Affairs at OOIDA provided an update on the battle against California's AB5, which outlawed most truckers from working as independent contractors. Joshua Baethge, Policy editor with Farm Progress had an update on several bills working in DC, plus a look at how EPA might crack down on CAFOs. Be sure to tune in tomorrow to AOA for February's Monthly Grind episode from the NCBA CattleCon in New Orleans!

Mike Pearson

January 30th, 2023

Monday's AOA began with Barchart Senior Market Analyst Darin Newsom watching the changing forecasts in South America and getting nervous about global beef demand. In segment 2, meteorologist John Baranick had some good news on the spread of the arctic cold, but bad news for Argentine soybean producers. Chelsea Good, VP of Government Affairs at the Livestock Marketing Association discussed the positive attributes of the A-PLUS Act, recently introduced in Congress. As a reminder, AOA will be broadcasting live from the Trade Show Floor at the NCBA CattleCon in New Orleans! Find us at Chr Hansen booth on Thursday and FBN booth on Friday for a live taping from 9-10am.

Friday AOA 1-27-2023

Friday's AOA began with dive into the ongoing battle between Mexico and the US on Mexican imports of US GMO corn with Tom Haag, President of the National Corn Growers Association. In segment 2, Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson, Chair of the House Ag Committee provided and update on the legislative progress towards a Farm Bill later this year. Erin Borror, economist with the US Meat Export Federation, discussed the outlook for US meat exports in the year ahead. And Garrett Toay, of Ag Trader Talk, closed out the show with a look at the commodity market trade to end the week.

Thursday AOA 1-26-2023

Thursday's AOA began with Sarah Muirhead, Editor of Feedstuffs magazine, providing an update from the show floor at IPPE in Atlanta, GA where HPAI and ASF were hot topics of discussion. In segment 2, Sigrid Johannes, Associate Director of the Public Lands Council, updated listeners on the newest lawsuit against the Biden Administration - this time, against the listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken as Endangered. In segment 3, Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist with Stone X provided an update on the ag markets in light of the new economic data, and we closed the show with Jacqueline Holland, Grain Markets Analyst with Farm Futures Magazine, who had new survey results for US crop acreage in 2023

AOA Wednesday 1-25-23

On Wednesday , AOA began with a market update from DuWayne Bosse, Bolt Marketing - he discussed the follow through buying in the wheat market and how his attitudes for the cattle market are changing. In segment 2, Bryce Mongeon, Director of Legislative Affairs at Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association had an update on the fight against California's AB5 law. Luke Lindberg, head of the South Dakota Export Council, talked about the importance of Trade Promotion Authority and how this year is the year to get it back. And the show ended with Greg Soulje, Meteorologist of This Week in Agribusiness, providing an update on the weather ahead.

Don’t Delay 2023 Fertilizer Decisions

Tight crop nutrient supplies indicate farmers may want to finalize2023 fertilizer sooner than normal. Todd Dysle, product manager for UAN and ammonia at CHS, explains why timely decisions are critical this crop production season.

New Law Offers Clarity on Carbon Market

The Growing Climate Solutions Act, passed as part of a year-end omnibus legislation package, removes technical barriers to carbon market participation. CHS Washington Representative, Will Stafford, shares how the law could benefit farmers.