Agriculture of America

AOA Wednesday 7-10-2024

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show discussing a new soybean sale to China and potential support levels in new crop corn and soybean futures with Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth from Van Ahn & Company. In Segment Two, we get an update on politics surrounding the Farm Bill, CBO scoring and more with Bill Hoagland, Senior Vice President at the Bipartisan Policy Center. In Segment Three, we get a recap of the R-Calf USA 25th Anniversary Convention and discuss cattle industry issues with Brett Kenzy, President of R-Calf USA. We wrap the show in Segment Four with ag news headlines.

 

In-Season Crop Nutrient Strategies

Excessive rainfall in much of the Corn Belt this year has likely resulted in fertilizer loss. Jake Shelton, a crop nutrient expert with CHS, provides agronomic solutions to help maximize yield potential.

AOA Tuesday 7-9-2024

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with some perspective on Monday's large downturn in grain markets and where we go from here with Garrett Toay from Ag Trader Talk. In Segment Two, we get an update from the July board meeting of the United Soybean Board with their chair, Steve Reinhard. In Segment Three, we start with a look at some news headlines and then get a few minutes with NCBA Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart to discuss the recent Chevron deference ruling and its impact on agriculture. We wrap the show in Segment Four with a look at the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer with Michael Langemeier from Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture.

 

AOA Monday 7-8-2024

On Monday's AOA, we start the show with a look at grain markets under pressure and discuss some key price levels with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the impacts of Hurricane Beryl and the weather forecast for the week ahead with DTN Meteorologist, Teresa Wells. In Segment Three, we discuss used cooking oil imports, SAF tax credit and the Chevron deference decision with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA). Then in Segment Four, we get a flooding recovery update and more with Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner, Thom Petersen.

 

AOA Friday 7-5-2024

On Friday’s AOA, we start the show with an update from the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol with Program Manager, Tillman White. Then for the rest of the show, it is our July Farmer Roundtable conversation as we talk about climate smart ag, Farm Bill and much more. Our guests on this month’s roundtable are Jason Russell from Monticello, IA and Cavin Steiger from Forsyth, MT.

The Monthly Grind- July 2024

For the July episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we discuss the mission of NCGA's Market Development Action Team, why we have the TMG partnership and preview Corn Congress later this month in Washington D.C. as Denny Vennekotter (MDAT Chair, Ohio) and Chad Epler (MDAT Vice Chair, Kansas) join the show.

Cooperatives Support 4-H and Youth Development

Tera Stoddard, a senior stewardship specialist with CHS, explains how America’s largest youth organization helps young people thrive and provides valuable skills to make their lives and communities better.

AOA Thursday 7-4-2024

It is a best-of program for Independence Day on Thursday’s AOA! We start the show with a look at ag news headlines, followed by recent conversations about tar spot, heirs property and an update on this year’s cotton crop and more. Have a happy and safe 4th of July from everyone at Agriculture of America!

AOA Wednesday 7-3-2024

Wednesday on AOA, we start the show with a look at markets ahead of the 4th of July and we ask Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics his thoughts on why the soy complex is strong to start the month. In Segment Two, it is the July episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. We discuss the mission of NCGA's Market Development Action Team, why we have the TMG partnership and preview Corn Congress later this month in Washington D.C. as Denny Vennekotter (MDAT Chair, Ohio) and Chad Epler (MDAT Vice Chair, Kansas) join the show. In Segment Three, we discuss Nutrien/Loveland Products recent acquisition of Suncor Energy's agroscience assets including new biocontrol technology with Francisco Manzano from Loveland Products. Then we wrap the show in Segment Four with a look at ag news headlines ahead of the 4th of July holiday.

 

AOA Tuesday 7-2-2024

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the market action ahead of the 4th of July holiday with Don Roose from U.S. Commodities. In Segment Two, we catch up on various ethanol and biofuels issues with Jacqui Fatka, Lead Analyst, Farm Supply and Biofuels at CoBank. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss heirs property with Fran Miller, Senior Staff Attorney/Adjunct Faculty at the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems, Vermont Law and Graduate School. Then we take a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four to end the show.