Adams On Agriculture

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we are broadcasting live from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) convention in Kansas City, MO. We start the show with National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President and CEO, Chuck Conner, as we talk about Farm Bill, the new Trump administration and more. In Segment Two, we catch up with National Pork Producers Council President, Lori Stevermer, on pork industry related issues in Segment Two. Then in Segment Three, we discuss potential ethanol and biofuels policy with Lee Zeldin at the head of EPA, SAF potential and more with Jacqui Fatka, Lead Economist for Farm Supply and Biofuels at CoBank. In Segment Four, we close the show looking at markets with Brian Splitt from AgMarket.net.

On Tuesday’s AOA, brought to you by Cenex, we kick off the show looking at a Bipartisan Policy Center follow-up report on the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) model that highlights significant progress since its 2023 launch. BPC Health Program Director Julia Harris joins us to discuss. Next up in Segment Two, we have a conversation about the FY2024 earnings report from CHS with their President and CEO, Jay Debertin. In Segment Three, we get a harvest wrap-up and thoughts on prep for 2025 with Kelsey Schneider, Wilbur-Ellis Field Agronomist covering Iowa and Nebraska. Then we close the show with a look at news headlines including Canadian reaction to President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House in Segment Four.  

Monday on AOA, brought to you by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the early week market action in what should be a quieter week of market moving events with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get an update on the weather situation as farmers look to finish up fall fieldwork and more with DTN Meteorologist, John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we talk trade policy moving forward in a second Trump Administration and more with Brent Boydston from Ag Center Solutions. Then in Segment Four, we learn about a new Center for Rural Affairs fact sheet that provides resources and highlights the use of solar energy generation and agricultural production on the same land. Mallory Tope from the Center for Rural Affairs joins us to discuss. For more information, visit cfra.org/publications.  

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show learning more about the Truckers for Troops campaign, discuss parking issues for truckers, EV trucks and more with Norita Taylor from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, as farmers may be tempted to cut back on certain inputs next season they should consider all the potential consequences of doing so. Brandon Hulme, agronomist for Champion Seed in Iowa, joins us to discuss and share his thoughts on 2025 input decisions.    In Segment Three, we discuss the topic of why cattle mobility metrics matter as steer and heifer carcass weights are rising. Dr. Michelle Calvo-Lorenzo from Elanco joins us for that discussion. Then we close the show in Segment Four and learn about an on-going Eco-Harvest project with wheat growers in Kansas and a partnership between Ecosystem Service Market Consortium (ESMC) and AGI. Laura Shutack, Project Manager for Eco-Harvest Project, Ecosystem Services Market Consortium (E

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Greases, we start the show with a look at the markets post-election, talk about the Fed meeting, Chinese stimulus, export sales and more with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with the new Executive Director of the American Gelbvieh Association, Harold Bertz. Next up in Segment Three, we look at the surprising results of the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer for October with Dr. Jim Mintert from the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture. Then in Segment Four, it's our latest Sustainable Soy Update! We discuss the challenges and importance of soil sampling with Megan Kaiser. She is past chair who serves on the United Soybean Board Executive Committee and is a soil scientist at Perry Agricultural Laboratory. Visit https://www.unitedsoybean.org for more information.  

For the November episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we discuss the recent NCGA and American Soybean Association (ASA) study looking at the potential of a renewed trade war and tariffs on U.S. corn and soybeans with NCGA Lead Economist Krista Swanson. View the study here: For the November episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we discuss the recent NCGA and American Soybean Association (ASA) study looking at the potential of a renewed trade war and tariffs on U.S. corn and soybeans with NCGA Lead Economist Krista Swanson. View the study here: https://ncga.com/stay-informed/media/the-corn-economy/article/2024/10/trade-study-how-potential-new-tariffs-could-impact-u-s-soybeans-and-corn

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we have a focus on recapping Election Day 2024 throughout the show. In Segment One, we talk about market impacts of a President Trump victory and letting the dust settle on the volatility with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale. Next up in Segment Two, it's the November episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. We discuss the recent NCGA and American Soybean Association (ASA) study looking at the potential of a renewed trade war and tariffs on U.S. corn and soybeans with NCGA Lead Economist Krista Swanson. View the study here: https://ncga.com/stay-informed/media/the-corn-economy/article/2024/10/trade-study-how-potential-new-tariffs-could-impact-u-s-soybeans-and-corn   Next up in Segment Three, we examine the election results for President, Congress and what government in Washington D.C. could look like moving forward with author and political strategist Dr. John Hulsman. Then we close the show with more recap of the Election and the voting pattern

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we are broadcasting live from the Moving Iron Summit in Nashville, TN. We start the show with a look at the markets on Election Day 2024 with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing. In Segment Two, we get a rundown of the Summit agenda and discuss the mood of attendees, the ag equipment market and more in a conversation with Casey Seymour from Moving Iron LLC. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss what's hot and not in the ag equipment market and potential implications of the FARM Act if it gets passed in Congress with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights for Tractor Zoom. Then we close the show learning more about Fusable with Jon Wommack, Managing Guides Editor for Fusable in Segment Four.  

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at early week market action ahead of Election Day, the latest FOMC meeting and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the rains for parts of the Midwest and Plains to start the week and more with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we learn about a new tool that could give an exponential boost to farmers and ag producers who want to start a food business venture. Jason Robinson, Business Development Director of Food for the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) joins us to discuss. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a look at ag news headlines and a word on getting out to vote from host Jesse Allen.  

On Friday’s AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show by having a conversation with Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) about his recent op-ed in Newsweek where he compared President Trump’s trade agenda against current Harris-Biden Administration policies impacting farmers, ranchers and rural America. In Segment Two, we have a conversation about the tightening cattle supply and how the Charolais breed is uniquely positioned to offer a terminal cross to help offset an expected 700,000 calf shortfall in 2025. We talk with American International Charolais Association Executive Vice President, Brett Spader.   Then we close the show in Segments 3 and 4 with our November Farmer/Rancher Roundtable. We discuss elections, Farm Bill, climate smart practices, the ag economy and more. This month we are joined by Tom Croner from Somerset County, Pennsylvania and John Burk from Bay City, Michigan for our discussion.

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at market action to close out the month of October with Matt Bennett from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we get a few minutes with Congresswoman Hariett Hageman of Wyoming. Due to technical difficulties we will work to reschedule a longer conversation with her. In Segment Three, we discuss elections and Farm Bill with Randy Russell of The Russell Group. Then in Segment Four, it is our latest Sustainable Soy Update. This week, we discuss the Land Use Change Initiative (LUCI) with Robb Ewoldt, farmer leader for the United Soybean Board from Iowa and he serves as Infrastructure & Connectivity Work Group Lead. Find more at www.carbonalist.com or at www.unitedsoybean.org.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show learning about the upcoming virtual Stockmanship and Stewardship educational event with Michaela Clowser, NCBA’s senior director of producer education. More at www.stockmanshipandstewardship.org. In Segment Two, we take a look at news headlines including ethanol news, right to repair and more with DTN Environmental Editor Todd Neeley. Next up in Segment Three, we have a wide ranging conversation with Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor on biofuels, SAF, elections and more. Then we close the show in Segment Four learning about new research relating to the beekeeping and almond growing industries. Dr. Brittney Goodrich from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign joins us to discuss.

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we kick off the show with a look at the livestock and grain markets with Dennis Smith from Archer Financial Services. In Segment Two, we learn about the 2024 U.S. Crop Quality Report out from U.S. Wheat Associates with their Vice President of Communications, Steve Mercer. (Find the report online here: https://www.uswheat.org/crop-quality)   In Segment Three, we talk about the elections, Farm Bill, the Pure Prairie Poultry situation and more with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA). Then we close the show with the latest ag news headlines.  

On Monday's AOA, we start the show with a look at markets and managing the risk you can control in this current environment with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get an update on weather in South America and potential drought relief ahead in the U.S. with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the preview of the latest 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans that calls for replacing things like beef with beans, peas and lentils. NCBA Executive Director of Nutrition Science and Registered Dietitian Dr. Shalene McNeill joins the show to discuss. Then we close the show, listening to a conversation from earlier this month, ahead of World Dairy Expo, discussing feed cost savings and treating your cows like a Camaro with Dr. Sarah Stocks and Dr. Clemence Nash from NOVUS. (Hear the full conversation we had with them on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YD3yg0gK0Y)

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show and have a conversation about Farm Bill, elections, fair and competitive markets and Right to Repair with Rob Larew, President of National Farmers Union. In Segment Two, we get an update on recovery efforts for agriculture producers in Georgia after Hurricane Helene as Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture, Tyler Harper, joins the show for an update. In Segment Three, we take a look at the markets as we near the end of the month with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX. Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.  

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at possible election impacts on markets, export sales and much more with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we discuss some of the stated rural policy initiatives of the Trump and Harris campaigns in the lead-up to Election Day, potential USDA picks under each administration, Farm Bill and more with Josh Baethge, Policy Editor for Farm Progress. Next up in Segment Three, Growth Energy General Counsel Joe Kakesh joins us to discuss the Supreme Court decision on SRE litigation. Then, we close the show in Segment Four with our latest Sustainable Soy Update. Christy Sprague, Ph.D., is a professor, Crops and Soils Sciences program director and extension specialist at Michigan State University. She joins us to share more about the GROW and Take Action projects funded by the United Soybean Board. Visit growiwm.org and iwilltakeaction.com for more information.

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show discussing the recent analysis commissioned by the National Corn Growers Association and American Soybean Association on what the impact of a tariff induced trade war could be on American agriculture. Bob Hemesath, President of Farmers for Free Trade, joins us for a conversation in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we take a look at the markets with Naomi Blohm from Total Farm Marketing. In Segment Three, we discuss a recent trade mission to India, a recap of the recent NASDA meeting and more with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.  

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the market picture as harvest rolls along. Don Roose with U.S. Commodities joins us in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we discuss the latest situation surrounding 45Z, SAF, biofuels and more with Jacqui Fatka, Lead Analyst, Farm Supply and Biofuels at CoBank. In Segment Three, we turn our attention to tax issues nearing the end of the year and the Corporate Transparency Act with Chad Hanson, President of Corporate Farmer Inc. Then we close out the show and have a conversation about Hurricane Helene relief for producers with RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger in Segment Four.  

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at early week market action with Garrett Toay from Ag Trader Talk in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, will we see any rain for dry areas of the Plains and Corn Belt this week? That doesn't look too promising. DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins us for details in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we talk with Dan Erdmann, Marketing Program Manager for Farm Rescue, about their mission and Operation Hay Lift offering support to wildfire victims in North Dakota. Learn more and apply for help online at https://www.farmrescue.com. Then in Segment Four, we close the show with a look at ag news headlines.  

On Friday’s AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets, export sales and much more with Jeff French from AgHedgers. In Segment Two, a new study from the American Soybean Association and National Corn Growers Association looks at how a tariff-induced trade war could negatively impact U.S. agriculture. We talk about that with Scott Gerlt, Chief Economist for ASA. Next up in Segment Three, a group of Nigerian aquaculture feed manufacturers recently got up close to see the sustainable practices of feeding and growing catfish as they toured United Soybean Board Director Philip Good’s farm in Mississippi. We talk with Philip about that trip and more. Then we close out the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four including more layoffs at John Deere and a special report on a new jet fuel processing facility coming to eastern South Dakota.