Adams On Agriculture

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.  

On Thursday's AOA, with guest host Mike Adams, we have another busy show today. In Segment One we have Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics to discuss markets and the upcoming WASDE reports. In Segment Two we discuss the latest Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer with Dr. Jim Mintert from Purdue University. Then in Segment Three we have Todd Neeley, DTN Environmental Editor, joining us to chat about a recent story regarding biofuels tax credits fraud.  And finally in Segment Four we chat renewable fuels, the latest in E15, GREET and more with Robert White at the Renewable Fuels Association.   

We're back with Mike Adams on Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex. In Segment One we have Jerry Hagstrom with The Hagstrom Report. We start with his outlook on the Farm Bill, USDA Reports, and GREET.   In Segment Two we talk cattle industry issues with the US Cattlemen's Association President, Justin Tupper. Then in Segment Three we dive into economic views and markets with Arlan Suderman from StoneX.    Finally in Segment Four we are joined by Matthew Dillon with the Organic Trade Association, ahead of organic week next week.   

On Tuesday's AOA, we are joined again by fill-in host Mike Adams and powered by Cenex. In Segment One we have Chris Robinson of Robinson Ag Marketing on the show talking about the issues in South America, planting progress and more. In Segment Two we have NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane with us to talk EID ear tags and more.    In Segment Three we have a conversation with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) on the rules and requirements of GREET and how producers can meet these guidelines. To close the show in Segment Four we talk Farm Bill with NCFC President and CEO, Chuck Conner.  

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Tara Haskins, total farmer health director and mental health expert with AgriSafe, provides tips to cope with farm stress.

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets with Senior Market Analyst at Barchart, Darin Newsom. In segment two we get a weather update from John Baranick, Meteorologist at DTN. Then in segment three we talk fertilizer prices with StoneX VP of Fertilizer, Josh Linville. And finally in segment four we have a conversation with Kansas Farmer Ken McCauley on the planting season in Kansas thus far.   

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets and updates on the weather concerns in Brazil with Dan Basse, President of AgResouce Company. In Segment Two, we sit down for a Farm Bill update and conversation with House Agriculture Committee Chairman, Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA). Next up in Segment Three, we discuss the recent Rural Mainstreet Index and Mid-America Business Conditions Index out from Creighton University with Dr. Ernie Goss. Finally in Segment Four, we discuss ag aviation safety with more drones in the sky with Andrew Moore, CEO of the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA).

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show discussing some of the market rally on Thursday, news headlines in the markets and having your orders working with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, American Carbon Alliance CEO Tom Buis joins the show to share their perspective on the SAF Tax Credit guidance, GREET modeling, imports of Brazilian sugarcane ethanol for SAF and much more. Next up in Segment Three, we continue the SAF discussion and hear from American Soybean Association President, Josh Gackle, on why the guidance is restrictive for farmers in some parts of the country and why more work needs to be done. Finally in Segment Four, we discuss various cattle industry issues with R-CALF USA CEO, Bill Bullard to close the show.  

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.org and the study referenced in this month's program: Pet Food Production and Ingredient Analysis

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 Communi

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.