Agriculture of America

AOA Monday 9-25-2023

On today's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show with a broad look at the corn market and more with Barchart Senior Market Analyst, Darin Newsom. Then in Segment Two, we recap the heavy rains over the weekend in parts of the Midwest and get an update on the forecast moving into October with DTN Meteorologist, John Baranick. In Segment Three, Dr. Derrell Peel from Oklahoma State University joins us to recap the latest Cattle on Feed report and give us a look at the cattle market overall. Then in Segment Four, we talk with CHS Board of Directors Chair, Dan Schurr, about the company's recent announcement of returning over $730 Million to its cooperative owners.

 

AOA Friday 9-22-2023

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we kick off the show by learning more about Mosaic Biologicals with Ross Bender from The Mosaic Company. In Segment Two, we learn more about the recent D.C. fly-in hosted by the National Association of Wheat Growers with their Secretary, Jamie Kress. Then in Segment Three, we discuss the on-going impacts of the Russia/Ukraine war on the global markets with Mintec Market Analyst, Kyle Holland, based in London. Finally in Segment Four, we hear from Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl about the recent farmers union fly-in to D.C. and more.

 

AOA Thursday 9-21-2023

On Thursday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Premium Diesel, we kick off the show with a look at the broader market picture and get a few comments from Brian Splitt with AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with U.S. Cattlemen's Association President Justin Tupper. Then we get an update on sugarbeet harvest, sugar industry policy/economics and more with Dr. Robert Johansson, Director of Economics and Policy Analysis for the American Sugar Alliance. Jesse Allen wraps up the show in Segment Four with the latest news headlines in agriculture.

AOA Wednesday 9-20-2023

On Wednesday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Maxtron Synthetic Diesel Engine Oil, we start the show talking about ag aviation and air seeding cover crops with the CEO of the National Agricultural Aviation Association, Andrew Moore. Then in Segment Two, we get an update on the potential government shutdown, Farm Bill and more with Agri Pulse Associate Editor Jacqui Fatka. In Segment Three, we discuss harvest pressure in the markets and the Federal Reserve meeting with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX. Then in Segment Four, we continue our coverage of National Farm Safety and Health Week by talking with Laura Siegel, MA, Health Communications Officer with AgriSafe Network.

 

Keep Farm Safety Top of Mind This Fall

Vickie Kilgore, senior risk management consultant at Nationwide, provides tips to stay safe on the farm during the busy harvest season.

AOA Tuesday 9-19-2023

On Tuesday's episode of AOA, brought to you by Cenex Roadmaster XL, we start the show with a conversation about the August Ag Equipment Sales numbers with Curt Blades from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Then in Segment Two, we turn our attention to the on-going carbon pipeline battle in the Midwest and get an update from Smart Carbon Network Executive Director, Joe Heinrich. Then in Segment Three, we discuss Sustainable Aviation Fuel, biodiesel and more with Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen. Finally in Segment Four, we continue our coverage of National Farm Safety and Health Week and have a conversation with Jana Davidson from the Progressive Agriculture Foundation.

AOA Monday 9-18-2023

On Monday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the potential of a breakdown in the corn market and a look at what the Federal Reserve may do this week with Barchart Senior Market Analyst, Darin Newsom. Then in Segment Two, we discuss the weather outlook for early harvest potential this week and the rain outlook for later this week with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we highlight Rail Safety Week and National Farm Safety & Health Week discussing rail safety with Operation Lifesaver Executive Director, Rachel Maleh.

AOA Friday 9-15-2023

On Friday's AOA, we start the program discussing the market trade, harvest lows and the overall quietness of trade with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing LLC. Then in Segment Two, we get an update on Proposition 12, Question 3 and where the pork industry goes from here with National Pork Producers Council Chief Legal Strategist, Michael Formica. In Segment Three, West Monroe’s Jennifer Roths, leader of the Ag Lending & Farm Credit group, joins us to discuss regulatory changes to the commercial banking industry and how it could impact ag credit. Then to wrap the show in Segment Four, we talk to North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne about this week's D.C. fly-in for National Farmers Union and more.

Recognizing Truck Driver Appreciation Week

In the latest episode of Around the Table, Gary Tucker, director of environmental health and safety with CHS transportation and logistics, highlights advances that help maintain safety on the road.

AOA Thursday 9-14-2023

On Thursday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Roadmaster XL, we start the show with a look at the grain and livestock markets post WASDE report with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest Global Beef Quarterly, demand and rebuilding the cattle herd with Rabobank Senior Animal Protein Analyst, Lance Zimmerman. Next up in Segment Three, Dr. Jim Mintert with Purdue University joins the show to discuss the latest Ag Economy Barometer numbers from August. We wrap the show in Segment Four and learn more about Seed Your Future and their upcoming Green Career Week with Jazmin Albarran, Executive Director of Seed Your Future.