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
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
On Friday’s AOA, we discuss the ongoing situation surrounding railroad closures on the US/Mexico border at Eagle Pass and El Paso, TX and what impact it is having on ag exports and more with Mike Seyfert, President and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association. In Segment Two, we learn more about the Plant Based Product Council (PBPC), their Farm Bill priorities and more with their Executive Director, James Glueck. In Segment Three, we take a look at the most recent Milk Production Report and talk about the dairy and livestock markets with Robin Schmahl from Ag Dairy, a division of JSA and AgMarket.net. Then in Segment Four, we wrap up the show with a look at news headlines including what’s next for the Whole Milk Bill on Capitol Hill and more.
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
On Thursday's AOA, we start the show discussing the markets and if we can see any sort of Santa Claus rally in grains with Mike Zuzolo, President of Global Commodity Analytics. Then in Segment Two, we discuss the latest news surrounding year-round E15, sustainable aviation fuel and learn more about the Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit in January with Monte Shaw, Executive Director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. In Segment Three, we learn more about the new book "The Last Best Hope: A History of American Realism" and discuss geopolitics around the world as we end 2023. Author and geopolitical strategist, John Hulsman, joins the program. (You can pre-order his new book here: https://bit.ly/3NC3wiL) Then finally in Segment Four, we wrap the show with an update on speed limiters in semi trucks with OOIDA Executive Vice President, Lewie Pugh.
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show discussing USDA's "Livestock Roadshow" and what producers can learn during one of the events with RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger. In Segment Two, we get some thoughts on the wheat, cotton and cattle markets with Donna Hughes from StoneX. In Segment Three, it's an update from D.C. as we near the end of the year with AgriPulse Associate Editor, Jacqui Fatka. Then we wrap the show in Segment Four and learn about the upcoming Arizona National Livestock Show with their executive Director Tyler Grandil.
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets and perspective on the holiday trading period with Naomi Blohm from Total Farm Marketing. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with the new chair of the U.S. Dairy Export Council, Alex Peterson from Missouri. We discuss his trip to COP28, the latest USMCA ruling on Canada's TRQ's and a dairy export outlook for 2024. Then in Segment Three, we discuss the implications of Koch's deal to buy OCI's Iowa nitrogen plant for $3.6 Billion and an update on the fertilizer markets in general as StoneX VP of Fertilizer, Josh Linville, joins the show. We wrap the show with a look at ag news headlines.
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
On the latest episode of Around the Table, Lauren Bucci, a talent acquisition manager with CHS, discusses internship and ag employment opportunities available for students interested in ag careers.
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
On Friday's AOA, we focus on the appropriations process in Washington D.C. and the scenarios in front of us as we near the end of the year. Plus, we take a look at the latest farm income forecasts and the overall farm economy outlook as 2023 comes to a close. In Segment One and Two, we look at appropriations with Andrew Lautz, Senior Policy Analyst at the Bipartisan Policy Center. Then in Segment Three and Four, we talk farm economy with Michael Doherty who is Business Development Manager and Consultant with Decision Innovations Solutions in Central Illinois and former Senior Economist with Illinois Farm Bureau.
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
On Thursday’s AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets and headlines driving the trade this week with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we have a conversation about propane with Michael Newland from the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC). Then, we go over the latest Ag Economy Barometer results with Dr. Jim Mintert from Purdue University in Segment Three. Finally, we wrap with a look at the latest ag news headlines to end the show in Segment Four.
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
On Wednesday’s AOA, we start the show learning about a new study that looks at soybean cyst nematode resistance and what it could mean for farmers. Dr. Eric Oseland, Director of Agronomy & Research with the Missouri Soybean Association and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council shares the details. In Segment Two we are joined by Lance Zimmerman, Rabobank Senior Analyst-Animal Protein, to discuss their new Global Protein Outlook for 2024. Then in Segment Three, we get an update on the Farm Bill and much more from the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator John Boozman (R-AR). Finally in Segment Four, Paul Freeman with the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council joins the show to discuss the council’s trip to New York City this week for Clean Fuels Alliance America’s Big Apple Tour.
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show discussing this week's economic data, inflation, the Fed and more monetary policy with Adam Johnson from BullseyeBrief.com. In Segment Two, we get a deeper look at the volatility in cattle, hogs and more with Dennis Smith from Archer Financial Services. Then in Segment Three, an update on agriculture issues facing farmers in the European Union like glyphosate, the EU Green New Deal and more with journalist Bill Wirtz. Then in Segment Four, we wrap the show by having a conversation with Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS).