Agriculture of America

The Monthly Grind- October 2023

For the October episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we continue our sustainable aviation fuel discussion and how corn can play a role. NCGA Director of Market Development Sarah McKay and NCGA Market Development Action Team member Lindsey Bowers join us for this month's program.

AOA Wednesday 10-4-2023

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with an update from World Dairy Expo and talk about dairy exports with U.S. Dairy Export Council Chairman Alex Peterson from Missouri. In Segment Two, it is the October episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association as we continue our sustainable aviation fuel discussion this month. NCGA Director of Market Development Sarah McKay and NCGA Market Development Action Team member Lindsey Bowers join us for this month's program. Then in Segment Three, we discuss the Farm Bill and the ag economy with Senate Ag Republicans Chief Economist, John Newton. Finally in Segment Four, we talk with Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) about rail service issues she is fighting to improve, legislation for organic producers and much more.

 

Discover How Co-ops Help Farmers Succeed

October is National Co-op Month. Learn how the cooperative system brings value to farmers, ranchers, and the rural communities where they operate.

AOA Tuesday 10-3-2023

On Tuesday’s AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show and discuss stress on the farm and a new, Emmy award winning documentary that highlights the challenges farmers face with stress as Mississippi State University Associate Professor David Buys joins the program to tell us more about “On the Farm.” In Segment Two, we have a conversation with USA Rice board member and Arkansas Rice chair Dow Brantley about trade issues with India and the outlook for this year’s U.S. rice crop. In Segment Three, we learn more about the Poultry Grower Fairness Act and whether it is good or bad for poultry growers. Kelly Lester, Policy Analyst for the Center for Food, Power, and Life, John Locke Foundation joins the show to discuss the legislation. And finally in Segment Four, we get a harvest update from Northeast Missouri and Southeast Iowa with LG Seeds Agronomist, Bryant Luers.

AOA Monday 10-2-2023

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show with a look at everything impacting the markets to start October with Barchart Senior Market Analyst Darin Newsom. In Segment Two, plenty of heat has been helping a rapid harvest across the Corn Belt. We get a weather update from DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with CoBank's Ken Zuckerberg as we examine ag retailers and the ag industry needing to marry agronomy and autonomy, the recent deal between AGCO and Trimble and much more. Finally in Segment Four, we discuss the fall harvest, lack of a government shutdown, the anti-checkoff legislation failing in the House and more with American Soybean Association President, Daryl Cates.

AOA Friday 9-29-2023

On Friday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Roadmaster XL, we start the show discussing an appropriations amendment that could affect sugar policy and the latest on the government shutdown, Farm Bill and more with National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President and CEO, Chuck Conner. In Segment Two, we discuss the rising price of anhydrous and the fertilizer market picture as a whole with Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer at StoneX. In Segment Three, we discuss the impacts of the looming government shutdown and lack of a Farm Bill extension currently with American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President, Joby Young. And finally in Segment Four, we talk with Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) about his new legislation to improve access to credit for farmers and ranchers.

AOA Thursday 9-28-2023

On Thursday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show exploring the commodity market trade action near month's end and get market analysis with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we have a conversation about the sunflower industry and how this year's crop is looking with John Sandbakken, Executive Director for the National Sunflower Association. Next in Segment Three, we get an update on the potential speed limiter rule for semi trucks with Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) Executive Vice President, Lewie Pugh. Then we wrap the show and learn more about the SCN Profit Checker with Greg Tylka from Iowa State University and The SCN Coalition.

AOA Wednesday 9-27-23

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Roadmaster XL, we start the show with an update from Capitol Hill and talk of opposition to the anti-checkoff amendment in Congress with National Cattlemen's Beef Association Senior Director, Government Affairs, Tanner Beymer. In Segment Two, we start our harvest tour around the country and get details on the Southeastern states with AgriGold Agronomist Leslie Lloyd. In Segment Three, we continue our discussion of a potential government shutdown and discuss the various impacts that would have with Bill Hoagland, Senior Vice President from the Bipartisan Policy Center. Then in Segment Four, Jesse Allen wraps it up with news headlines.

Fall Micronutrients Strategies

Anna Adams, senior commodities trader with CHS, explains how soil health and micronutrient applications can improve crop health and production.

AOA Tuesday 9-26-2023

On Tuesday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Maxtron Synthetic Diesel Engine Oil, we start the show with a look at the quiet commodity market trade as Garrett Toay from AgTraderTalk joins the show. In Segment Two, we discuss the farm economy and lending outlook for this fall and 2024 with Curt Covington from AgAmerica. Then in Segment Three, we get an update on the EPA Science Advisory Board commentary about the RFS Set Rule, E15 and more with American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings. We wrap the show in Segment Four with a look at ag news headlines from D.C. and more.