Agriculture of America (AOA) is a nationally syndicated, agriculture talk radio show, heard every weekday on over 60 radio stations and SiriusXM Rural Radio 147. Join host Jesse Allen as he talks with leaders and decision makers throughout agriculture including conversations on agriculture policy, markets, agronomy, agriculture weather and much more. Find more details online at https://www.agricultureofamerica.com.
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday's AOA began with Darin Newsom, Senior Analyst at Barchart, discussing the weakening basis in corn and soybeans through the midwest. In segment 3, Teri Viswanath, Energy Economist at CoBank joined the show with an update on the prospects for natural gas pricing in the year ahead. John Sandbakken, Executive Director of the National Sunflower Association closed the show with a look at how US growers might win if Russia does exit the grain corridor agreement.
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Cleaning equipment, replacing worn parts and using high-quality lubricants help extend the life of your equipment and enhance performance. Find out why preventive maintenance is the key to less downtime.
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday's AOA began with DuWayne Bosse, Bolt Marketing, who was watching the breakdown in the old crop bean market and waiting for the cattle market to find it's next leg higher. Todd Wilkinson, President of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association joined as their Legislative Conference is going on in DC this week. Patrick Orwick, Executive Director of the American Sheep Industry Association provided an update on issues impacting sheep and lamb producers in segment 3, and the show closed with Aric Newhouse, Senior Vice President of Policy and Government Relations at the National Association of Manufacturers, who has some concerns about tax policy in the year ahead.
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday's AOA began with Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Research and Analytics, who has been studying historical movements in this wild cattle market. In segment 2, John Baranick, meteorologist with DTN Weather looked ahead to the potential for rainfall across the southern plains and the chance of cold weather every where else. Geopolitical Strategist John Hulsman joined the show in segment 3 for an update on the political response to the ongoing Russia/Ukraine war and a look at what's developing between China and the US with regard to Taiwan.
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Friday's AOA kicked off with Dennis Smith, from Archer Financial Services, and he looked ahead to Friday's Cattle on Feed report and discussed the bullish momentum that continues in the cattle trade. Kurt Kovarik, Director of Federal Policy at Clean Fuels Alliance America discussed the House Ag Committee testimony by EPA Administrator Michael Regan on biomass based diesel. In segment 3, Jacqui Fatka, Associate Editor of Agri-Pulse provided some background on the debt ceiling negotiations and how they could interact with the SNAP discussions for the '23 Farm Bill. The episode closed with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, with an update on labor disputes at the West Coast ports and rail service reliability.
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday's AOA began with Dr. Cesar Cruz, Director of Research, and Brian Basting, Economist, from Advance Trading who discussed global grain movements as Brazil's big crops come in to focus. Chairman of the House Ag Committee GT Thompson, R-PA, joined the show in Segment 2 with a discussion of the issues the Committee will be grappling with over the summer. In segment 3, Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer for StoneX discussed the implications of a slow NH3 application season. AOA closed with Rebecca Barnett, Director of Animal Health and Food Safety at National Cattlemen's Beef Association.
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
China is the largest supplier of active ingredients for crop protection products, and Brazil is the world’s leading soybean exporter. Learn how these global players could affect the future of your farm.
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
On this special episode of Around the Table with CHS; we are talking sustainability and more live on the floor of the 2023 Commodity Classic in Orlando, FL. Host of Agriculture of America, Mike Pearson, is joined by:
-Will Stafford, Washington Representative with the CHS Government Affairs Team
-Megan Rock, Chief Sustainability Officer with CHS
-Greg Horstmeier, Editor-in-Chief at DTN
-Jesse Allen, Farm and Ranch Director for the American Ag Network and host of Market Talk
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday's AOA continued from Washington DC, with Dr. Michael Dykes of the International Dairy Food Association providing an update on proposed dairy cuts in WIC. Arlan Suderman joined in segment 2 with a discussion of the markets, and in segment 3, Brett Kenzy, President of R-CALF discussed their goals for the upcoming legislative year. Joe Gill, Farm Director at KASM radio in Albany, MN and President of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters provided an update on AM radio issues in segment 4.
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023