Agriculture of America

The Monthly Grind- May 2024

For the May episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we discuss the relationship between the corn and petfood industries! Michael Granché, Manager, Market Development with NCGA and Chad Epler, Vice Chair of NCGA's Market Development Action Team and Kansas farmer join us to discuss that relationship. Learn more at https://www.ncga.com and the study referenced in this month's program: Pet Food Production and Ingredient Analysis

AOA Wednesday 5-1-2024

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we covered everything from markets to sustainable aviation fuel, trucking regulations and even petfood!

 

In Segment One, Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth with Van Ahn & Company joins us for market analysis as we kick off the month of May. Next up in Segment Two, it is the May episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. We discuss the relationship between the corn and petfood industries with Michael Granché, Manager, Market Development with NCGA and Chad Epler, Vice Chair of NCGA's Market Development Action Team and Kansas farmer.

 

Next up in Segment Three, we discuss the news surrounding the 40B SAF Tax Credit guidance released on Tuesday and other issues in the biodiesel and renewable diesel industry with Donnell Rehagen, CEO at Clean Fuels Alliance America. And finally we wrap up the show in Segment Four discussing the latest on the FMCSA Speed Limit rule and EPA's EV truck mandate with George O'Connor, Government Affairs and Director of Communications for the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA).

 

AOA Tuesday 4-30-2024

On Tuesday’s AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show by discussing fire safety on the farm and a new partnership between Nationwide and EnforcerOne with Laramie Sandquist from Nationwide. In Segment Two, we discuss expanding equity and access in the agriculture industry with Marcus Tyler, emerging ag business development manager for Farm Credit Mid-America. Then for the rest of the show in Segment Three and Four, we have an extended conversation with Cattlemen’s Beef Board/beef Checkoff Chairman, Andy Bishop from Kentucky.

Adjuvants Bolster Tank-Mix Performance

Choosing the right adjuvants can make or break a tank mix. Codee Lee, a crop protection and adjuvants expert with CHS, offers insights about adjuvant selection to complement crop protection products and maximize yield potential.

AOA Extra- Learning More About American Farmland Trust's Soil Health Mission

Recently, American Farmland Trust announced they were looking for agricultural influencers working in corn, soy, wheat, cotton, and dairy systems to apply for the chance to attend AFT’s Advanced Soil Health Training. It’s a one-year training course made up of four two-day training sessions in the Midwest, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, New York, and New England.

Jesse Allen had a chance to learn more about this training and the overall soil health mission of American Farmland Trust with their Climate Initiative Director, Dr. Bianca Mobius-Clune. More details can be found at https://farmland.org/asht.

AOA Monday 4-29-2024

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with an early week look at the markets and discussion of Fed week on Wall Street with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we recap the devastating severe weather over the weekend and the outlook for more rain this week with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we have a wide ranging discussion on real estate and land values with the 2024 Realtors Land Institute National President, Sam Bowers. Then in Segment Four, we wrap by learning more about the upcoming Independent Cattlemen's Association of Texas (ICA) 50th anniversary convention with their Executive Director, Cooper Little.

 

Stay Focused to Avoid Accidents on Rural Roads

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Lisa Kons, Minnesota Safety Council safety and advocacy director, and Taylor Kippels, a transportation safety specialist with CHS, offer tips to stay safe on the road.

AOA Friday 4-26-2024

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with an update on E15 and the latest on SAF/tax credit guidance with Growth Energy CEO, Emily Skor. In Segment Two, we talk markets and some of the potential market impacts of SAF with Ted Seifried of Zaner Ag Hedge. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss ag labor, Prop 12, trade and biosecurity with National Pork Producers Council President, Lori Stevermer from Minnesota. Finally in Segment Four, we discuss managing ROI on the farm with AgroLiquid National Agronomist, Stephanie Zelinko.

 

AOA Thursday 4-25-2024

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets and the recent moves in wheat and cattle with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we talk about preparations for the upcoming Farm Progress Show this summer in Boone, IA with Matt Jungmann. In Segment Three, we listen to a recent conversation Jesse had about TikTok with Brian Firebaugh, known as CattleGuy on the platform. In Segment Four, we wrap the show discussing the evolution of on-farm service with AGCO's Stefan Caspari.

 

AOA Wednesday 4 24 2024

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Greases, we start the show discussing the latest news surrounding the Farm Bill and HPAI fragments being detected in milk with POLITICO food and agriculture reporter, Meredith Lee Hill in Segment One. In Segment Two, we talk about the beef cattle herd, the latest Cattle on Feed report and more with Dr. Derrell Peel from Oklahoma State University Extension. In Segment Three, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles joins the show to discuss the latest surrounding U.S. fresh potato access to Japan, the on-going Dietary Guidelines process and the push to label potatoes as something other than a vegetable. Finally in Segment Four, we talk about the EPA's recent announcement that "forever chemicals" (known as PFAS) must be removed from tap water in the US with Gage Zobell, partner at international law firm Dorsey & Whitney.