Agriculture of America

AOA Friday 6-23-2023

Friday's AOA began with a look at the forecast with Greg Soulje, Meteorologist on This Week in Agribusiness - Greg sees more moisture potential headed for the corn belt. In segment 2, DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing also sees more rain headed for the corn belt, and wasn't surprised the violent sell-off in the grains. Lance Zimmerman, Senior Beef Analyst with RaboResearch discussed his expectations for BBQ prices based on the Rabo BBQ Index. The show closed with Dominik Dausch, Ag and Environment Reporter with the Sioux Falls Argus Leader about the confrontations between landowners and carbon pipeline company surveyers in South Dakota.

AOA Thursday 6-22-2023

Thursday's AOA kicked off with Tommy Grisafi from Advance Trading who discussed what he's been watching in the crop across Illinois and Indiana and how he's managing this weather rally. Dr. Scott Gerlt, Chief Economist with American Soybean Association discussed the EPA's most recent proposal for biofuel volumes, and how they are shortchanging the renewable diesel industry. Denise Bouvrette, Bayer's North American Smart Corn Lead joined the show to discuss their Short Stature corn program and when farmers might see those plants in the field.

AOA 6-21-2023 Wednesday

Wednesday's AOA began with a look at the powerful rally in the grain markets with Jacob Burkes of AgMarket.net. Jeff Johnston, Lead Economist for Communications at CoBank provided an update on federal investment in rural broadband rollout. Tanner Beymer, Senior Director, Government Affairs at NCBA discussed the recent House Appropriations Bill for Agriculture and what changes it could require. We closed the episode with Paul Winters, Director of Communication at Clean Fuels Alliance America with an update on the EPA's RVO release.

Be Prepared: Create a Crop Plan

Farmers can’t predict the future, but it’s possible to prepare for the unexpected. CHS Agronomy Specialist Dylan Tacke explains how to build flexibility into a crop plan to help mitigate risk and increase profit potential.

AOA Tuesday 6-20-2023

Tuesday's AOA began with a look at the commodity markets following the three day Juneteenth holiday weekend with Darin Newsom, Senior Analyst at Barchart. Following Darin, John Baranick, Meteorologist with DTN Weather provided an update on the spread of drought across the midwest and his forecast outlook for the week ahead. Dr. Glynn Tonsor talked about the changes to his Meat Demand Monitor for the month of May and discussed his thoughts on the nature of feedlot profitability.

AOA Friday 6-16-2023

Friday's AOA began with American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings who discussed the importance for modeling when it comes to carbon intensity for biofuels. In segment 2, Lori Stevermer, President Elect of the National Pork Producers Executive Board discussed the opportunities for international pork demand and what their producers are hoping to see in the next farm bill. Geopolitical strategist John Hulsman joined the show in next with an update on the Russian/Ukraine war and the growth he expects to see out of India in coming years. Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Research and Analytics closed the show by talking about the weather market in corn and beans, and how the wheat trade might hold a clue for higher action.

AOA Thursday 6-15-23

Thursday's AOA began with Dan Hueber, author of The Hueber Report, discussing the strong rally developing in the grains ahead of the three day weekend. In segment 2, David Fairfield, VP of Feed with National Grain and Feed Association discussed the recently introduced FEED Act and why the industry was excited about it. In segment 3, Dr. Glynn Tonsor, Ag Economics Professor at Kansas State University provided an update on his Meat Demand Monitor and a look at the cattle feeding economics in Kansas.

AOA Wednesday 6-14-2023

On Wednesday, AOA began with a look at the grain markets with DuWayne Bosse, of Bolt Marketing. In segment 2, Troy Bredenkamp, Senior Vice President for Government and Public Affairs with the Renewable Fuels Association discussed the ongoing International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and how the industry is watching the rulemaking around Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the US Meat Export Federation provided an update on the impact of work stoppages at West Coast ports for meat exports. The show closed with Greg Soulje, Meteorologist with This Week in Agribusiness who looked ahead to weather over the next week.

Market Access Funds Build Export Opportunities

Federal market access programs help build new export markets for American farmers. At a recent congressional hearing, John Griffith, executive vice president of ag business with CHS, advocated for more funding. Learn more.

The Monthly Grind- June 2023

On the June 2023 episode of The Monthly Grind, our friends from the National Corn Growers Association are discussing their partnerships with the US Meat Export Federation - Wendy Osborn from Ohio Corn joined the show along with Ralph Lents, Executive Committee member with USMEF.