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
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
On Wednesday’s AOA, we start with a look at markets with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment 2, American Soybean Association Secretary Scott Metzger joins the show. In Segment 3, a conversation with BASF SVP North America, Paul Rea. Finally we talk precision ag st Commodity Classic with Austin Gellings from Association of Equipment Manufacturers.
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
On Tuesday’s AOA, we start the show discussing a new ATV/UTV safety campaign with Dirk Pollit, VP of Farm Sales and Farm Underwriting with Nationwide. In Segment Two, we discuss some tips and reminders for the upcoming calving season with South Dakota State University Extension’s Madison Kovarna. Next up in Segment Three, a conversation with Florida Representative Kat Cammack. We wrap the show in Segment Four discussing 2024 planting decisions with Brian Weihmeir from LG Seeds in central Illinois.
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Justin Cauley, a transportation expert with CHS, explains how grain shipping disruptions at the Panama Canal and Suez Canal are affecting U.S. agriculture.
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday on AOA, we start the show with a look at spot corn under $4 and what it might take to reverse course in the markets with Barchart Senior Market Analyst, Darin Newsom. In Segment Two, we discuss a few different storm systems set to move through the U.S. over the next week plus with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Then in Segment Three, we talk with National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles about a newly released report on the economic potential of U.S. potato exports and NPC's Washington Summit this week. The report and its highlights can be found at NationalPotatoCouncil.org/SpudNation. Finally, Jesse Allen has a look at ag news headlines to wrap the show in Segment Four.
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
On Friday's AOA, we start the show discussing a new collaboration between the Swine Health Information Center and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research to fund a $1 million research program to study Japanese encephalitis virus. SHIC Associate Director Dr. Lisa Becton joins us in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we learn about the National Family Farm Coalition and discuss their Farm Bill priorities with Antonio Tovar, Senior Policy Associate with NFFC. In Segment Three, we recap this week's National Ethanol Conference and discuss the latest news on E-15 with Jacqui Fatka, Lead Analyst, Farm Supply & Biofuels with CoBank. Finally in Segment Four, a final preview of Commodity Classic next week in Houston, TX with 2024 co-chair Brandon Hunnicutt.
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
On Thursday's AOA, we start the show discussing mental health in Rural America with Jeff Winton, Founder and Chairman of Rural Minds. Learn more at www.ruralminds.org. In Segment Two, we discuss the commodity markets and get perspective from Matt Bennett with AgMarket.net. Next up in Segment Three, we talk to author and geopolitical strategist John Hulsman about the state of geo-politics around the world. Find his new book on Amazon; available here: https://rb.gy/8059er. Finally in Segment Four, we learn about a new economic report out from the Michigan Potato Industry Commission titled No Small Potatoes: The Economic Contribution of the Michigan Potato Sector. Dr. Kelly Turner, Executive Director, Michigan Potato Industry Commission and Phil Gusmano, Commissioner, Michigan Potato Industry Commission, Vice President of Purchasing for Detroit-based Better Made Snack Foods, join us for a conversation. View the report here: http://mipotato.com/NoSmallPotatoes
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
On Wednesday's AOA, we discussed some end user/elevator perspective on the current market action in grains and some thoughts on cattle with Bryan Irey from Crossroads Coop. In Segment Two, we talk about Grain Bin Safety Week and tips to prevent grain bin accidents with Jana Davidson from the Progressive Agriculture Foundation. Next up in Segment Three, we get thoughts on the USDA Outlook Forum and the 2024 farm income outlook with DTN/Progressive Farmer Farm Business Editor, Katie Dehlinger. Finally in Segment Four, we take a look at the latest news headlines including some updates on the Farm Bill.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show talking markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst with Barchart. In Segment Two, it's a look at weather with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we look at farm policy headlines and more with Josh Baethge, Policy Editor with Farm Progress. Finally in Segment Four, we wrap the show by having a conversation with United Soybean Board Chair, Steve Reinhard, during their February board meeting in Kentucky.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
It’s Grain Bin Safety Week, which raises awareness about the hazards related to working in and around grain storage facilities. Laramie Sandquist, a risk management expert with Nationwide, offers tips for staying safe.
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024