Adams On Agriculture

Ron Batey, senior director of refined fuels operations, pricing and economics with CHS, discusses decarbonization efforts using sustainable aviation fuel and the potential impact on agriculture.

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show discussing the market action and the importance of Friday's USDA reports with Chris Robinson from Robinson Ag Marketing. In Segment Two, Alyssa Cho, an agronomist with Bayer and lead for the ForGround by Bayer platform, joins us to discuss the platform aimed at driving forward regenerative agriculture. Next up in Segment Three, we get an update on the excessive flooding and recovery efforts in Iowa, the latest on HPAI and more with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig. Then in Segment Four, we learn about the first-ever issuance of carbon credits for large scale rice methane reduction in US history with Tyler Hull, President of AgriCapture.

On Monday's AOA, we start the show with a focus on the weather including potential impacts of flooding in Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota on the grain markets as Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart joins us to discuss in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we get a rundown of the flooding, the heat in other parts of the country and the forecast for the week ahead with DTN Meteorologist, John Baranick. We turn our attention to cotton in Segment Three as we have a conversation with Tas Smith, VP of Producer Affairs for the National Cotton Council. Then in Segment Four, we have a conversation with Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI).  

On Friday's AOA, we start the show with an updated preview of the Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days with Farm Progress National Events Manager, Matt Jungmann. In Segment Two, we talk about markets and fundamentals you need to watch for with Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor, Naomi Blohm. Next up in Segment Three, we have a conversation about a new report on the State of American Agriculture and some of the concerns from farmers and ranchers currently in rural America with AgAmerica's Senior Director of Institution Credit, Curt Covington. Finally in Segment Four, we learn about a potentially very impactful energy issue for farmers and ranchers surrounding the NIETC (or National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor) that includes 10 projects across the US, with a footprint in dozens of states. Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins joins us to discuss and share his concerns about "phase two" of this project from the Department of Energy.

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with a look at market action in Segment One with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we catch up with International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) President and CEO, Dr. Michael Dykes, to talk about June Dairy Month, HPAI latest and more. In Segment Three, we have a look at some of the latest news headlines and then we wrap the show in Segment Four with Curt Blades, Senior Vice President at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.  

On Wednesday’s AOA, no markets for the Juneteenth federal holiday on Wednesday but Jesse has a recap of Tuesday’s trade action and the latest crop progress report from USDA to kick off the show in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we hear part of a recent conversation about sustainability in agriculture rooted in reality with Nico Reinoso, SVP of Global Development, INTENT. (You can hear the full conversation here: https://agricultureofamerica.com/2024/06/06/video-sustainable-ag-goals-rooted-in-reality/)   In Segment Three, we sit down with the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator John Boozman (R-AR), to discuss the Senate GOP framework for the Farm Bill and where we go from here. Finally in Segment Four, we take a look at ag news headlines.

Alissa Geske, research lead at the CHS Crop Science Research and Development Center, says the state-of-the-art facility allows year-round testing that will accelerate product evaluation and development.

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show discussing National Corn Growers Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, OOIDA joining with the American Petroleum Institute to file a lawsuit challenging EPA's heavy-duty vehicle emissions standards for model years 2027-2032 with NCGA President Harold Wolle. In Segment Two, we discuss ethanol related issues including the latest on E-15, 45Z for sustainable aviation fuel and more with Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. In Segment Three, we take a look at the current market dynamics and the overall ag economy with agricultural economist, Matthew Roberts. Then in Segment Four, we recap a recent U.S. Meat Export Federation delegate trip to Mexico with USMEF Secretary/Treasurer Dave Bruntz of Nebraska.  

On Monday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the lower market action, seasonal tendencies, weather impact on the markets and more with Barchart Senior Market Analyst, Darin Newsom. Next up in Segment Two, we get an update on the weather forecast including heavy rain for the northwestern Corn Belt and heat for the eastern and southern areas with DTN Meteorologist, John Baranick. In Segment Three, we get an update on European elections and agricultural issues with Bill Wirtz, Senior Policy Analyst with the Consumer Choice Center. We then wrap up the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.  

On Friday's AOA, we get an update on news from Capitol Hill, including all the latest movement on a Farm Bill, with Jerry Hagstrom from The Hagstrom Report in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we talk about the dealer and equipment auction markets with Tractor Zoom's Director of Insights, Andy Campbell. In Segment Three, we discuss commodity demand along with the outside market news this week and more with Ted Seifried, VP and Chief Market Strategist at Zaner Ag Hedge. Then in Segment Four, we wrap the show by having a conversation with National Sorghum Producers CEO Tim Lust.  

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show in Segment One by having a conversation with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. In Segment Two, we discuss the Senate GOP Farm Bill framework released this week as we catch up with Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS). Next up in Segment Three, we take a look at what is moving in the global fertilizer markets with StoneX VP of Fertilizer, Josh Linville. And then we wrap the show in Segment Four discussing the June WASDE Report numbers and markets with Jacob Burks from AgMarket.net.  

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at planting progress in the Northern Plains and market analysis ahead of the June WASDE report with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with the Vice President, Government Affairs with the American Seed Trade Association, Janae Brady. Next up in Segment Three, we learn more about a recent study titled "Boosting Ag Retailer Success Through Manufacturer Support" with Mike Weddel, CEO of Stratus Ag Research. Then we take a look at news headlines in Segment Four.

CHS farmer-owners, employees and local communities team up to donate nearly $500,000 to local and regional food shelves, pantries and nonprofits to fight hunger in rural America.

On Tuesday's AOA, we discuss crop progress, position squaring ahead of this week's WASDE report and more market analysis with Garrett Toay from Ag Trader Talk. In Segment Two, we take a look at the April meat export numbers and recap the recent U.S. Meat Export Federation conference with USMEF President and CEO, Dan Halstrom. In Segment Three, we listen to a recent conversation with Rabobank Grains and Oilseeds analyst, Andrick Payen, about their new ten year outlook for grains and oilseeds. We then wrap the show in Segment Four with a look at the latest ag news headlines.  

On Monday's AOA, we look at the latest CFTC data. the current impact of managed money on the grain markets and this week's economic data/Federal Reserve meeting with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, there is talk of heat building into the Corn Belt this week. We discussed the forecast potential with DTN Meteorologist, John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we talk with Lance Zimmerman, Senior Analyst - Animal Protein at Rabobank, about the beef industry and the latest Global Beef Quarterly for Q2 of 2024. (View that report here: https://research.rabobank.com/far/en/sectors/animal-protein/beef-quarterly-q2-2024.html) And then we wrap the show in Segment Four with the latest ag news headlines.

On Friday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the wheat market action, row crops and the cotton market with Donna Hughes from StoneX in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we take a look at the latest Meat Demand Monitor (MDM) for the month of May 2024 with Dr. Glynn Tonsor of Kansas State University. Find the MDM at https://www.agmanager.info.   Then for the rest of the show, we sit down for our first monthly Farmer & Rancher Roundtable discussion, where we take a look at current issues, growing conditions and much more. Joining us for the June 2024 conversation are two Iowa farmers who also host the Farmer Sense Podcast. Rick Willert and Andrew Focht join host Jesse Allen to discuss planting season, topics on their podcast, sustainable aviation fuel, Farm Bill and much more. Watch and listen to the full conversation as well here: https://youtu.be/S67DBhTqCjo  

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show discussing the macro market influences over wheat, row crop market action and more with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we take a look at farmer sentiment in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer with Dr. Jim Mintert, Director for Purdue University's Center for Commercial Agriculture. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss the world of geopolitics and more with author and geopolitical strategist, Dr. John Hulsman. Finally in Segment Four, we discuss managing nutrient loss with all of the rain we've seen during spring planting with Dr. Ross Bender, Director for New Product Development at The Mosaic Company.

For the June episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we discuss 40B, 45Z and updated GREET modeling for SAF and biofuel tax credit incentives that farmers and the industry are currently trying to navigate with NCGA Lead Economist Krista Swanson. 

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show discussing this week's young farmer Senate hearing on the Farm Bill, the USDA's latest fairer markets rule and more with Mike Stranz, Vice President of Advocacy with the National Farmers Union. In Segment Two, it is the June episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. We discuss 40B, 45Z and updated GREET modeling for SAF and biofuel tax credit incentives that farmers and the industry are currently trying to navigate with NCGA Lead Economist Krista Swanson. Next up in Segment Three, we get more perspective on the Farm Bill process with Mary Kay Thatcher, Senior Lead, Federal Government and Industry Relations for Syngenta. Finally in Segment Four, we take a look at ag news headlines to close the show.  

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.