Agriculture of America

AOA 7-23-2024

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show discussing the recent political events and how it is impacting legislative efforts on Capitol Hill and more with Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. In Segment Two, we take a look at the weather risk potential in the grain markets and talk risk management with Naomi Blohm from Total Farm Marketing. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss the REAP program and talk broadly about solar use on the farm and ranch with Emma Searson, Policy & Advisory Campaigner with Solar United Neighbors. Then in Segment Four, we learn about the recent IFT First event in Chicago with Tim Rendall from the Illinois Soybean Association.

AOA Monday 7-22-2024

On Monday's AOA, we discussed some of the short covering to start the week in the grain markets and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst with Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the weather outlook for the end of July and into August with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss some tips for rural road safety with Laramie Sandquist from Nationwide. Then we take a look at the latest ag news headlines in Segment Four.

 

AOA Friday 7-19-24

On Friday's AOA, we start the show with a discussion on the late-week bounce in grains in this overall bearish environment and why you need to be a savvy marketer right now as DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing joins the show for a conversation. In Segment Two, we take a look at various strategies for beef cattle management during the summer months with Madison Kovarna, Beef Nutrition Field Specialist with South Dakota State University Extension. In Segment Three, we learn more about legislation that could ban Chinese-made DJI drones and some of the security risks they pose for U.S. agriculture with Arthur Erickson, CEO of U.S. drone manufacturer Hylio. We wrap the show in Segment Four with a look at ag news headlines.

AOA Thursday 7-18-2024

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with a look at market action and potential of a wheat led bounce with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we cover a multitude of news headlines regarding the Renewable Fuels Standard, last week's contentious EPA hearing and more with DTN Environmental Editor Todd Neeley. In Segment Three, we take a look at ag land values and the latest report from Farmers National Company with Paul Schadegg, Senior Vice President of Real Estate Operations & FARM with Farmers National. Jesse Allen then has a look at some ag news headlines to wrap the show in Segment Four.

AOA Wednesday 7-17-2024

On Wednesday's AOA, we continue our coverage from Corn Congress in Washington D.C. with another special episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. In Segments One and Two, we talk with NCGA Lead Economist Krista Swanson about the overall supply/demand picture, acreage numbers, market sentiment and a new study titled "A Study of the Economic Contribution of Corn Farming in the United States for 2023". You can view that full study online here: https://dt176nijwh14e.cloudfront.net/file/700/Economic%20Contribution%20Study.pdf

 

Then in Segments Three and Four, we are joined by NCGA CEO Neil Caskey and VP of Public Policy Brooke Appleton to discuss various policy issues and priorities. We discuss the current Farm Bill outlook, Mexico GM corn issues, ethanol access and much more. You can also learn more online at https://www.ncga.com.

AOA Tuesday 7-16-2024

On Tuesday's AOA, it is a special episode of The Monthly Grind live from Corn Congress 2024 in Washington D.C. with the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). We highlight various aspects of sustainability, demand, work being done by the NCGA Market Development Action Team (MDAT) and much more on today's show.

 

In Segment One, we talk about sustainability and the demand intersection with Troy Schneider (Corn Board Member from CO and Board Liaison to NCBA) and Sean Arians (VP of Sustainable Production). In Segment Two, we are joined by Chad Epler (MDAT Vice Chair from KS) and Kenny Hartman (NCGA First Vice President from IL) to discuss strategic partnerships that help NCGA and MDAT advance sustainability and demand. Next up in Segment Three, Denny Vennekotter (MDAT Chair from OH) and Harold Wolle (NCGA President from MN) join us to talk more about 45Z and sustainable aviation fuel. We wrap the show in Segment Four and talk with Jed Bower (NCGA’s incoming First Vice President from OH) and Tom Haag (NCGA Chairman from MN) about the overall message and work that NCGA and MDAT is doing to advance the work of corn growers and more. Learn more online at https://www.ncga.com.

 

Consumer Protein Consumption and Agriculture

Emily Peterson, a regional sales manager for animal nutrition with CHS, discusses how meat consumption and plant-based protein consumption trends may affect livestock production.

AOA Monday 7-15-2024

On Monday's AOA, we start the show examining the bearishness that continues to grip the grain markets and overall market sentiment to start the week with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get a look at severe weather potential and heat to start the week with DTN Meteorologist Teresa Wells. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, what it means for our political/geopolitical climate moving forward and more importantly why we should turn the temperature down on the current political rhetoric as we welcome back Dr. John Hulsman to the show for a conversation. Finally in Segment Four, we discuss the June 2024 Ag Tractor and Combine Sales numbers with Curt Blades, Senior Vice President with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

 

AOA Friday 7-12-2024

Friday on AOA, we take a look at the grain markets ahead of the July WASDE report and discuss the overall market bearishness with David Brock from The Brock Report. In Segment Two, we look at the June 2024 Meat Demand Monitor results with Dr. Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. (You can view the results online at https://www.agmanager.info.)

 

In Segment Three, we discuss a new independent study examining the ROI of the Beef Checkoff with Dr. Harry Kaiser from Cornell University. (You can view that independent study online here: https://americanagnetwork.com/2024/07/new-independent-study-finds-each-national-beef-checkoff-dollar-returns-13-41-to-producers-importers/)

 

We wrap up the show with a look at ag news headlines including a contentious House Ag hearing this week and crop losses being seen in the Carolinas.

 

AOA Thursday 7-11-2024

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show discussing technical factors in the corn and soybean market with Brian Splitt from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest meat export numbers for the month of May with U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Dan Halstrom. In Segment Three, we talk about Moderna developing a human avian flu vaccine, bird flu spread in general and the latest surrounding the Farm Bill and Presidential politics with Farm Progress Policy Editor, Josh Baethge. We wrap the show in Segment Four with a look at ag news headlines.