Adams On Agriculture

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.  

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.  

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.

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the latest ag equipment sales numbers with Curt Blades from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. In Segment Two, we discuss the use of AI on the farm with Kit Barron of FBN. Next up we talk market action in Segment Three with Naomi Blohm from Total Farm Marketing. We wrap the show in Segment Four by having a conversation with Plant Based Products Council Executive Director, James Glueck.

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show discussing the volatility in gold, whether or not corn is a good long term investment, the spike in wheat, CFTC data and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst with Barchart. In Segment Two, we get an update on the frost over the weekend, planting windows and more with DTN Meteorologist, John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the EPA's announcement of a summertime E15 waiver on Friday and the outlook for updated GREET modeling for SAF tax credits with Brian Jennings, CEO for the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE). We wrap things up in Segment Four with an update on Texas wildfire recovery efforts with Ryan Moorhouse from the Cattlemen's Beef Board and Beef Checkoff.

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Lubricants, we start the show with a look at ag policy news from D.C. and more with DTN Ag Policy Editor, Chris Clayton. In Segment Two, we talk with NCBA Policy Chair Kim Brackett and NCBA Vice Policy Chair, Skye Krebs about public lands issues, checkoff push back and more. In Segment Three, we discuss spring planting, geopolitical issues and more market related information with StoneX Chief Commodities Economist, Arlan Suderman. We wrap the show with a look at ag news headlines surrounding U.S. trade discussions on Capitol Hill this week between lawmakers and U.S. Trade Ambassador, Katherine Tai.

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show discussing planting progress and market fundamentals with Tyler Schau from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we have a wide-ranging conversation about summertime E-15, ag legislation in the Iowa legislature and more with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig. In Segment Three, we turn our attention to Capitol Hill and discuss policy priorities and the recent Livestock Marketing Association D.C. Fly-In event with Chelsea Good, Vice President of Government & Industry Affairs and Legal with LMA. Finally in Segment Four, we are joined by RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger to learn more about the Nursery Value Select program expansion.  

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show by having a conversation with National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) CEO, Chandler Goule. In Segment Two, we talk about soybean crush expansion and the risk of overbuild with CoBank Lead Grains and Oilseeds Economist, Tanner Ehmke. And we wrap up the show by having a conversation about the beef checkoff, public lands regulation and more with National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) President, Mark Eisele.

On Tuesday’s AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show with an update on HPAI in dairy cattle and get veterinary perspectives with Dr. Kevin Dill, Director of Dairy Technical Innovation for Purina and Dr. Katie Redhage, Manager of Veterinary Services for Purina. In Segment Two, April is National Pest Management Month and we discuss some pests you should be aware of around your home with Dr. Jim Fredericks, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and chief entomologist at the National Pest Management Association. Next up in Segment Three, we have a wide ranging conversation with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA). And then we wrap up the show discussing soybean cyst nematode and the new SCNFields.com website with Troy Bauer, BASF Senior Field Technical Representative, Seed Treatments.

Starter fertilizers can give crops a boost at the start of the growing season. McKenzie Smith, an agronomy products expert with CHS, offers tips on effective starter fertilizer strategies.

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show discussing the impact of the escalating Israel/Iran conflict on the markets, gold's wild ride and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the potential of severe weather to start this week and frost by this weekend with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, an update on potential herbicide import duties on 2,4-D, the new EPA tailpipe emissions rule, Farm Bill and much more with National Corn Growers Association President Harold Wolle. We wrap the show in Segment Four with a look at news headlines.

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a recap of the April WASDE report and discuss market sentiment between the USDA numbers and CONAB numbers with Don Roose from U.S. Commodities. In Segment Two, we discuss the potential impact of a zero-emission locomotive rule from the California Air Resources Board (CARB), an update on the Snake River Dam situation and more with Mike Seyfert, President and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association. Next up in Segment Three, we talk about the latest news in the fertilizer industry and fertilizer markets with StoneX VP of Fertilizer, Josh Linville. Finally in Segment Four, we listen to part of a recent conversation Jesse had with CHS President and CEO, Jay Debertin.

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we discuss overnight market headlines and preview the April WASDE report with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. Next up in Segment Two, we talk with Farm Progress Policy Editor, Josh Baethge, about the Farm Bill latest he is hearing, summertime E-15 outlook and more. In Segment Three, U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, joins the show to discuss the latest meat export data. We wrap the show in Segment Four with a look at ag news headlines.

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we discuss the latest on the Farm Bill and more as the Ranking Member on the Senate Ag Committee, Senator John Boozman (R-AR), joins us for the first half of the show. In Segment Three, we talk about energy and fuel markets with Darren Dohme, The Fuel Hedge. Here is the link to his risk disclaimer: https://thefuelhedge.com/risk-disclosure/ and Darren's website is https://thefuelhedge.com. Then we wrap the show in Segment Four discussing the news that USDA NASS is discontinuing the July cattle report, all County Estimates for Crops and Livestock and more with Tanner Beymer, Senior Director, Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.

On the Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 episode of Agriculture of America (AOA), Jesse Allen had a conversation with National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO, Gregg Doud. They discuss HPAI in dairy cattle, the FMMO modernization process and much more.