Agriculture of America

AOA Monday 8-21-2023

On today's AOA, we discuss the seasonal turns in corn, live cattle and the S&P 500 with Barchart Senior Market Analyst Darin Newsom. In Segment Two, we discuss the extremely hot temps across the Corn Belt this week and the impacts of Hurricane Hilary with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. National Corn Growers Association President Tom Haag joins the show in Segment Three to discuss the latest surrounding Mexico's ban on biotech corn, the Farm Bill and much more. Finally in Segment Four, Jesse Allen has a look at news headlines including discussion on the EATS Act and more.

The Monthly Grind- August 2023

On the August 2023 episode of The Monthly Grind, Troy Schnider, Chair of NCGA's Market Development Action Team and Michael Granche, NCGA Manager of Market Development, joined Jesse Allen to talk about the relationship between corn and poultry from the Chicken Marketing Summit in Florida.

The Monthly Grind- July 2023

Troy Schnieder and Denny Venekotter of the National Corn Growers Association Market Development Action Team joined us for the July Monthly Grind discussion.

Behind the Scenes at the Miracle of Birth Center

The CHS Miracle of Birth Center is one of the Minnesota State Fair’s most popular exhibits. Miriana Eiden, Minnesota FFA state reporter, explains why fairgoers flock to the center to learn about agriculture.

AOA Friday 8-18-2023

We're back in studio for Friday's AOA and we start the show with a conversation about fertilizer prices and supply with Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer at StoneX. Then in Segment Two, we talk with American Feed Industry Association Vice President of Public Policy & Education, Leah Wilkinson, about topics they are watching closely in Washington D.C. and more. In Segment Three, Columbia Grain President and CEO Jeff VanPevenage joins us to talk volatility in the wheat markets, pulse crop harvest and much more. Then in Segment Four, we talk with Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl about their call for stricter antitrust enforcement.

 

AOA Thursday 8-17-2023

On Thursday's AOA, we wrapped up our coverage from Dakotafest in Mitchell, SD. In Segment One, we have a conversation with Senator John Thune (R-SD) about the Farm Bill timeline and more. FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux stops by in Segment Two to talk about CRP, Emergency Grain Storage Programs and other relevant topics with the Farm Service Agency. In Segment Three, Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) stops by the show to discuss foreign ownership of farmland and more. Then finally in Segment Four, a conversation with Luke Lindberg from South Dakota Trade and a quick check of news headlines to wrap up the show.

AOA Wednesday 8-16-2023

On Wednesday's AOA, we have a conversation at the top of the show with South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson about the Farm Bill, foreign land ownership and more. In Segment Two we are joined by Brett Kenzy, the President of R-Calf USA, to discuss cattle issues, their push for checkoff reforms and more. American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall then joined us in Segment Three for an update on the Farm Bill, Right to Repair MOU's, WOTUS and more as we continue our live broadcasts from Dakotafest in Mitchell, SD.

AOA TUESDAY 8-15-23

On today's AOA, we broadcast live from Day 1 of Dakotafest in Mitchell, SD as Jesse Allen kicks off the show with a look at the latest news headlines. Then we turn our attention to SDSU Extension experts and a discussion on agritourism in Segment Two with Peggy Schlechter, SDSU Extension Community Vitality Field Specialist. In Segment Three, we discuss succession planning and LRP insurance for cattle with Heather Gessner, SDSU Extension Livestock Business Management Field Specialist. Then in Segment Four, we talk water quality and conservation with John McMaine, SDSU Extension Water Management Engineer.

AOA Monday 8-14-23

On today’s AOA, we discussed the market outlook post WASDE report with Barchart Senior Market Analyst, Darin Newsom. In Segment Two, DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joined us to look at a new hot, dry forecast ahead for the back half of August. In Segment Three, we learn more about the carbon pipeline and capture debate with Smart Carbon Network Executive Director and Iowa farmer, Joe Heinrich. Then in Segment Four, we learn about the Half Century of Progress Show and celebrating 100 Years of Farmall with author Lee Klancher.--

AOA Friday- 8/11/23

On Friday's AOA, we kick off the show with a recap of the Professional Ag Marketing 2023 Crop Tour with Mike Minor. In Segment Two, we have a wide-ranging discussion with Dr. James Leiman, Fellow, Veden Center for Rural Economic Development, University of Minnesota Crookston. In Segment Three, we recap the DTN Digital Yield Tour powered by Gro Intelligence with Katie Dehlinger, DTN Farm Business Editor. Then in Segment Four, Jesse Allen has a look at the latest news headlines including more conversation about the Farm Bill.