Agriculture of America

AOA Tuesday 1-16-2024

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the market action following the three day weekend with Barchart Senior Market Analyst, Darin Newsom. In Segment Two, we get an update on how long the Polar Vortex will stick around and more with DTN Meteorologist, John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the upcoming government shutdown deadline along with Farm Bill prospects, appropriations and more with Farm Progress Policy Editor, Josh Baethge. Then in Segment Four, we discuss what lies ahead in 2024 for the Engine Technology Forum with their Executive Director, Allen Schaeffer.

2024 Corn Market Outlook

Neil Johnke, a corn trading expert with CHS, discusses the domestic and global market outlook for U.S. corn.  

AOA 1-15-2024

On Monday’s AOA, we start the show with some market analysis and recap of last Friday’s big USDA report day by listening to part of the Market Talk podcast from Friday with Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth of Van Ahn & Company along with Tommy Grisafi from Advance Trading Inc. Next up in Segment Two, we learn more about the Rural Energy Equity Act in a conversation with Adam Warthesen, Senior Director of Government & Industry Affairs for Organic Valley. In Segment Three, we discuss trade issues and the lack of new U.S. trade deals with Christine McDaniel from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. And finally in Segment Four, we recap the December 2023 and year end equipment sales numbers with Curt Blades from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

AOA Friday 1-12-2024

On Friday's AOA, we start the show by learning more about the work of Sorghum United with their CEO, Nate Blum. In Segment Two, we get an update on land values and discuss a new report from Farmers National Company with their Senior Vice President of Real Estate Operations, Paul Schadegg. In Segment Three, a conversation with the new chair of the United Soybean Board and Ohio farmer Steve Reinhard. Finally in Segment Four, we get an update on Northern Soy Marketing's trade trip to Southeast Asia with Eugene Goering, Nebraska farmer and NSM Director, who is currently on the trip in Vietnam.

AOA Thursday 1-11-2024

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with Brian Splitt from AgMarket.net taking a look at the charts for corn and soybeans ahead of Friday's big USDA reports. In Segment Two, we go over the fresh CPI inflation data and talk about the broader economy with Patrick Horan, macroeconomist with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Then in Segment Three, we discuss the Biden administration's initiatives surrounding competition in the meat industry with Patty Lovera, Policy Director at Campaign for Family Farms and the Environment. Then in Segment Four, we have a conversation with North Dakota Farmers Union President, Mark Watne.

 

AOA Wednesday 1-10-2024

On Wednesday's AOA, we preview the Grazing Management Workshop, Sustainability Forum and more at this year's Cattle Industry Convention in Orlando, FL with Josh White, Sr. Executive Director, Producer Education & Sustainability, at NCBA. In Segment Two, we discuss the shortage of veterinarians in rural America with Dr. Laura Molgaard, dean of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. In Segment Three, we have a conversation about the ag economy and trade as we enter 2024 with Dr. Sandro Steinbach, associate professor of agribusiness and applied economics at North Dakota State University. Dr. Steinbach has also been named as Farm Foundation's 2024 Agricultural Economics Trade and Sustainability Fellow. Finally in Segment Four, we discuss the midweek market action with Garrett Toay from Ag Trader Talk to wrap up the show.

 

AOA Tuesday 1-9-2024

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with a preview of the Iowa Pork Congress later this month and discuss some issues in front of the pork industry in 2024 with Iowa Pork Producers Association President, Trish Cook. In Segment Two, Dr. Michael Cordonnier from Soybeans and Corn Advisor Inc. gives us an update on crop conditions in South America. Next up in Segment Three, we have a conversation with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA). Finally, we wrap with a look at news headlines including new reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act.

Get Bulls Ready for Breeding Season

Lance Kennington, an animal nutrition specialist with CHS, offers strategies for reconditioning bulls for the breeding season. 

AOA Monday 1-8-2024

On Monday's AOA, we start the show discussing the downward moves in grains and crude oil to start the week with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. Then in Segment Two, an update on this week's massive winter storm in the Midwest and a look at South American weather with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we look at the latest Meat Demand Monitor numbers with Dr. Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. (Find the numbers online at https://agmanager.info) Finally in Segment Four, we discuss the upcoming Cybersecurity on the Farm Conference at Iowa State University with ISU Extension and Outreach Farm Management Specialist, Alexis Stevens. (More details on the conference can be found here: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/info/cybersecurityevent.html)

AOA Friday 1-5-2024

On Friday's AOA, we start the show with a look at how corn, soybean, wheat and cattle markets are performing to wrap up the first week of 2024 with Jeff French from AgHedgers. Then in Segment Two, it's an update on year-round E15, SAF and more with American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss trade issues and more with Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode. Finally in Segment Four, we learn more about variety research trials from the Illinois Soybean Association with their Director of Agronomy, Abigail Peterson.