Adams On Agriculture

Tuesday on AOA, we start the show by taking a look at the latest crop progress and condition report, market reaction and more with Don Roose from U.S. Commodities. Next up, we have a conversation about market transparency, rebuilding the cattle herd and much more with the newly elected president of the Livestock Marketing Association, Mike VanMaanen, in Segment Two. Then in Segment Three, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President and CEO Chuck Conner joins us to talk about the Farm Bill, ag labor and much more. Finally in Segment Four, we discuss the use of probiotics for our pets with Dr. Steve Lerner from Novonesis.  

June is National Safety Month. UTVs and ATVs are popular for work and recreation on farms and ranches, but can be the cause of accidents and injury. Laramie Sandquist, a risk management expert with Nationwide, provides safety tips for operators and passengers.

On Monday's AOA, we start the show discussing seasonal market action, weather impacts on grains, the crude oil market and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst with Barchart. In Segment Two, DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins the show with an update on the weather outlook as we start the month of June including if we will see a shift to a more hot and dry pattern or not. In Segment Three we discuss Farm Bill, RVOs/GREET modeling and trade policy in our monthly conversation with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA). Finally in Segment Four, we wrap the show discussing dairy export news and more with U.S. Dairy Export Council Chairman Alex Peterson.  

On Friday's AOA, we start the show having a conversation about the President Trump verdict, Farm Bill and more with Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) in Segment One. In Segment Two, we take a look at markets to round out the month of May with Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth from Van Ahn & Company. In Segment Three, we talk about the Farm Bill and where we are in the process with Jonathan Coppess, Gardner associate professor in agriculture policy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We wrap the show in Segment Four with ag news headlines including carbon pipeline news from the North Dakota Supreme Court and much more.

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show looking at the markets and price action as we near the end of May with Matt Bennett from AgMarket.net in Segment One. In Segment Two, we discuss the potential of a legislative fix for Prop 12 in the Farm Bill with Chase Adams, Assistant Vice President of Domestic Policy with the National Pork Producers Council. In Segment Three, we continue our Farm Bill discussion and take a broad look at where things go from here with Randy Russell of The Russell Group. Finally in Segment Four, we learn more about the AgTech Connect Conference this summer with Hannah Klitz, Communications Coordinator with The Combine. Learn more online at https://www.agtechconnect.co.  

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with Peter Orwick, Executive Director of the American Sheep Industry Association, discussing sheep industry news, Farm Bill, new RAPP funding and much more. In Segment Two, we take a look at the latest Cattle on Feed report along with livestock and grain market news with Dennis Smith from Archer Financial Services. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss news headlines from DTN including Prop 12 language in the Farm Bill, ethanol news and the recent 2,4-D claims being investigated by the ITC as DTN Environmental Editor Todd Neeley joins the show. We wrap up in Segment Four with more ag news headlines.  

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with a check of the markets including post-holiday grain market action, outside market strength and a recap of Cattle on Feed with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst with Barchart. In Segment Two, we recap more severe weather over the holiday weekend, global weather concerns and thoughts on if we can find some dry planting windows with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we talk 45Z tax credits and have a conversation about where we go from here with Steele Lorenz, Head of Strategy and Business Operations at FBN. Finally we wrap the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.  

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show looking at the April 2024 Ag Tractor/Combine Sales report with Curt Blades, Senior Vice President at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. In Segment Two, we discuss the recent petition to the Supreme Court to review the Fifth Circuit SRE decision and more ethanol news with Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO, Geoff Cooper. In Segment Three, we discuss the first round of funding under the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) with Greg Tyler, Chair of the U.S. Agricultural Export Development Council and he is also the President and CEO of the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC). Finally in Segment Four, we talk with Kyle Parker, Lubricants District Manager, CHS, about what you should know when choosing a tractor hydraulic fluid (THF) for your equipment.  

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show discussing market action and the fundamentals of the wheat led rally with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we discuss the health and condition of the ag economy in the Ninth Federal Reserve District with Joe Mahon from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss the House markup of the Farm Bill and get perspective from the American Farm Bureau Federation and their Executive Vice President, Joby Young. Finally in Segment Four, we get a recap of the Minnesota legislative session and talk with Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President, Dan Glessing.  

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at severe weather in the U.S., world weather worries and market impacts with Jim Roemer from Best Weather Inc. in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we discuss new research examining weather data and optimal planting dates for corn along with thoughts on the ag economy, SAF and more with Scott Irwin, the Laurence J. Norton Chair of Agricultural Marketing at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In Segment Three, we talk about the Farm Bill and trade with Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA). Finally in Segment Four, we discuss more headlines surrounding the Farm Bill process this week with Josh Baethge, Policy Editor for Farm Progress.

Ken Zuckerberg, director of global research with CHS, explains how a spike in inflation and interest rates, geopolitical conflicts and other factors have heightened uncertainty in agriculture. Learn strategies for managing risk during volatile times.

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets and the better than expected planting progress with Garrett Toay from AgTrader Talk. In Segment Two, with it being Farm Bill markup week in the House, we discuss the prospects and ongoing battle over the legislation with former FSA Administrator and current Business Growth Director of Agriculture at OBP, Richard Fordyce. In Segment Three, we have a conversation about trade with Luke Lindberg, President and CEO of South Dakota Trade. And then we wrap the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at some early strength in grains, news headlines, CFTC data and more affecting the markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, will we see any planting windows open up this week or will the active weather continue? DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins us to discuss. In Segment Three, we discuss the residual fertilizer deduction and a bit on succession and tax planning with Turner Polzin, CPA with Adams Brown. Finally in Segment Four, we recap last week's Hard Winter Wheat Tour in the Plains with Dave Green from the Wheat Quality Council.  

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show and learn more about the recent U.S. trade mission to India and the role soy can play in the country with Lance Rezac, Chair of the U.S. Soybean Export Council. In Segment Two, we have a conversation about the overall ag economy outlook with Barry Benson, VP of Agribusiness Banking at FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha).    In Segment Three, we talk about SAF tax credits/incentives and tariffs on China with Jacqui Fatka, CoBank Lead Analyst, Farm Supply and Biofuels. (Read more about here research on the SAF tax credits here: https://www.cobank.com/knowledge-exchange/grain-and-farm-supply/5-things-to-know-about-the-new-saf-fuel-credits)   Finally in Segment Four we wrap the show with Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Engine Technology Forum, who shares details on ETF's role in the Ag on the Mall Event last week and details on reauthorization of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act that is working through Congress.

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at this week's market action and more farmers selling the rally with Tyler Schau of AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we learn more about Farm Rescue and their overall mission/work with Terry Johnston. Learn more at www.farmrescue.org. Next up in Segment Three, we have a conversation with the retiring President and CEO of Farm Credit Illinois, Aaron Johnson, about his career and the current state of the overall ag economy. Finally in Segment Four, we take a look at the latest ag news headlines.

On Wednesday’s AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show discussing the amount of farmer selling of the recent grain market rally with DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing. In Segment Two, we talk the auction market and desire to lease more equipment with Casey Seymour of Moving Iron LLC. In Segment Three, we discuss the potential impact of a rail strike in Canada and more transportation issues with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. Finally In Segment Four, we learn about the new season of FarmHER and RanchHER on RFD-TV with their CEO, Raquel Koehler.

Potential removal of dams on the Snake River would halt grain shipments by barge. Jim Morken, CHS vice president of operations in the Pacific Northwest, describes the importance of the river to the grain supply chain and efforts to preserve the dams.

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets as planting progress continues with Jeff French from AgHedgers. In Segment Two, we hear more about the finalized farmworker protection rule from the U.S. Department of Labor and Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training José Javier Rodriguez. In Segment Three, we discuss renewable natural gas and dairy RNG's with Grant Zimmerman, CEO of Amp Americas. Finally in Segment Four, we learn about the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund with one of their co-managing directors, Adam Kiel.

On Monday's AOA, Jesse Allen returns from his time off and we start the show with a look at markets with Barchart Senior Market Analyst, Darin Newsom. In Segment Two, will we see planting windows open up this week? DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins us for a conversation. In Segment Three, we sit down with Dr. Bianca Moebius-Clune from American Farmland Trust to learn more about their mission and a new soil health training program! Finally in Segment Four, we wrap the show talking with Charlie Carter from Cenex!

On Friday's AOA, we have Mike Adams filling in for one last show. New dad Jesse Allen will be back as your host on Monday! For Segment One today we are talking with Agricultural Retailers Association President and CEO Daren Coppock about the Farm Bill and more. In Segment Two we look at the Monthly Meat Demand Monitor with Dr. Glynn Tonsor over at K-State University. Then in Segment Three we have Tim Lust, the CEO of the National Sorghum Producers joining us to chat about a recent USDA trade mission to India and more. And finally we wrap up the show in Segment Four previewing the upcoming Farm Progress show with Farm Progress Events Director Matt Jungmann. Farm Progress is in Boone, Iowa this year August 27-29.