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.
Episodes
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show talking with the Chairman of the U.S. Grains Council, Brent Boydston. In Segment Two, we discuss grazing lands conservation investments with NRCS Chief Terry Cosby. Next up in Segment Three, we talk spring planting and more with Illinois Soybean Association Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter. And in Segment Four, we learn about SoyFoam and how that can be a replacement for PFAS chemicals used by firefighters. Mike Youngerberg, Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) senior director of product development and commercialization, joins the show to discuss this new use for soy.
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show discussing grains and gold with Barchart Senior Market Analyst, Darin Newsom. In Segment Two, we outline the potential severe weather outbreak to start the week with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss what's hot and what's not in the ag equipment market including steep depreciation in Class 8 and 9 combines. Andy Campbell, Director of Insights with Tractor Zoom, joins the show to discuss. Finally, in Segment Four, we learn more about online lending platform Steward with the company's founder, Dan Miller.
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show discussing the markets ahead of the USDA Reports on Thursday with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we have a conversation about the ag economy and ag banking with Barry Benson, VP of Agribusiness Banking at FNBO. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss the new Feeding the Economy report, ag trade and more with Corn Refiners Association President and CEO, John Bode. Then we wrap the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
On Wednesday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex, we start the show with some thoughts on the market trade action ahead of USDA, fertilizer prices and a few quick comments from Don Roose with U.S. Commodities. In Segment Two, we talk with Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD) about the Farm Bill, the recent House Ag Committee hearing on China, ag trade and more. Next up in Segment Three, Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek joins the show with an update on the bridge collapse in Baltimore and any impacts we could see to agricultural trade. Finally, we wrap the show in Segment Four with an update on the HPAI outbreak in dairy cattle with Dr. Michael Dykes, President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA).
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Joe Lardy, a research analyst with CHS, explains how spring weather and market trends may influence 2024 planting decisions.
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Lubricants, we start the show with a look at market action ahead of the USDA reports with Mike Minor from Professional Ag Marketing. In Segment Two, we get some agronomy tips ahead of spring planting season with Angie Rieck-Hinz, Field Agronomist with Iowa State University Extension. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss ethanol related topics like E-15, the recent EPA tailpipe emissions rule and the recent CERAWeek activities with Growth Energy CEO, Emily Skor. Finally in Segment Four, we get the results of the Farm Futures March 2024 acreage estimates with Jacqueline (Jacquie) Holland, Grain Market Analyst with Farm Futures and Farm Progress.
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we get an early week look at the markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins the show to discuss the snow, rain and more impacting the Plains and Midwest. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss ag labor and some of the similarities, challenges and differences between Canada and the United States. Ken Forth, President of Foreign Agricultural Resource Management Services (F.AR.M.S.), joins us for a conversation. Finally in Segment Four, we discuss the newly released 2023/2024 Corn Export Cargo Quality Report from US Grains Council with their Manager of Global Strategies and Trade, Alexander Grabois.
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
On Friday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex, we start the show discussing this week's House Ag Committee hearing on Chinese threats to agriculture, the latest on the Farm Bill and more with American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle, who testified at this week's hearing. In Segment Two, we recap the National Farmers Union convention and discuss the latest news surrounding carbon pipelines with South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss on-going cases and legal issues surrounding the Clean Water Act with Pacific Legal Foundation attorney Charles Yates. Finally in Segment Four, we learn about the LC Project and measuring genetic progress in a commercial beef herd with Nate Smith, General Manager with Top Dollar Angus.
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at newly released acreage estimates from AgMarket.net ahead of next week's USDA report and market action with Tyler Schau. In Segment Two, the latest baseline food and agricultural outlook is available from the Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at University of Missouri. Dr. Patrick Westhoff, Director of FAPRI, joins us to discuss the new report. In Segment Three, we have a conversation about new USDA investments in supply chains and more with Jenny Lester Moffitt, USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. Then in Segment Four, we wrap the show discussing protecting our livestock as winter weather moves back into the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest with NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension Sheep Specialist, Travis Hoffman.