Agriculture of America

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with market analysis from Garrett Toay with AgTraderTalk. In Segment Two, we discuss the farm economy, impacts of the government shutdown and more with Duane Simpson, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. In Segment Three, we continue to the conversation about the farm economy and talk about the situation in the sorghum industry with Amy France, Chair of the National Sorghum Producers. Then we close the show discussing soil health management with winter wheat as Curtis Rainbolt from BASF joins the show.

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the early week market action with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we look at the weather picture for mid-October with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the newly launched "Taste What Pork Can Do" brand campaign with Mia Newman, director of channel marketing, National Pork Board and Bailey Ruen, director of communications, Minnesota Pork Board. Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show by having a conversation with the incoming CEO of the National Association of Wheat Growers, Sam Kieffer. In Segment Two, we talk about storage and logistics challenges this fall with Tanner Ehmke, Lead Economist, Grains and Oilseeds at CoBank. In Segment Three, we look at the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer with Michael Langemeier, Director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture. Then we close the show discussing cheatgrass issues on rangelands in our western states and talk with Derek Sebastian, Government Stewardship and Relations Manager for Envu.

On Thursday’s AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with thoughts on the choppy market action this week and more with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we learn about IRS Section 180 that allows farmland buyers to deduct the value of excess nutrients already in their soil when they buy ag land. Karly Pavlinac with Soil Tax Guys joins us to talk about it. In Segment Three we have a conversation with Tom Meade, Chief Science Officer at Enko, who shares perspective on the future of crop protection, where discovery science is headed, and why the conversation about global food security must start with healthier crops. Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets and some technical analysis from David Brock with The Brock Report. Then in Segment Two, we have a land values conversation with Alec Wardenburg from National Land Realty. In Segment Three, we hear the story of Farmer Focus, which isn’t just another chicken brand—it’s a movement that puts families, farmers, and food quality first. Stephen Shepard, President and CEO of Farmer Focus, joins us for a conversation. Then in Segment Four, we hear a report from last week’s World Dairy Expo as our own Susan Littlefield had a conversation with the President and CEO of AMPI, Sheryl Meshke.  

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show with a look at the markets as DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing joins us. In Segment Two, Jeff Earl, director of state governmental affairs with Clean Fuels Alliance America, joins us to discuss how state policy is supporting Midwest agriculture and clean fuels growth amid federal policy uncertainty. In Segment Three, it's our monthly Tractor Zoom Tuesday conversation with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom. We discuss the value of equipment warranties, combine supply/values and get some insights on retirement auctions. Then we close the show talking about the Farmall M with Leo Bose from Case IH.

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the early week market activity with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, could we see some rain this week in dry areas of the Corn Belt? DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins us for the latest details. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) followed by an update on California approving statewide sales of E-15 as Robert White, Senior VP, Industry Relations & Market Development at the Renewable Fuels Association joins the show in Segment Four.

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show by welcoming in the new President of the National Corn Growers Association, Jed Bower from Washington Court House, Ohio, for a conversation as he takes over at NCGA. In Segment Two, we talk with Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) about the government shutdown, lack of a Farm Bill, the farm economy and much more.    Then in Segment Three, we hear the story of a southern Illinois farm family that was caught in somewhat of a federal farm policy trap amid farming ground that was prone to flooding. Molly Parker, a journalist with Capitol News Illinois and ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network, joins the show to share the story and her recent work. (View her full story here: “The Federal Farm Policy Trap: Why Some Farmers Are Stuck Raising Crops That No Longer Thrive.”) Finally in Segment Four, we have a conversation about regenerative agriculture and what it can look like when a company really does regenerative ag well. Pat Maher, CEO of Atkins Ranch, joins us to tell their story to close the show. More at https://www.atkinsranch.com.

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with market analysis from Cory Bratland from AgMarket.net in Segment One followed by a wide-ranging conversation with CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin in Segment Two. Then in Segment Three, we discuss tips and reminders when considering alternative grain storage with Dr. Kenneth Hellevang, professor emeritus and retired North Dakota State University Extension agricultural engineer. Then in Segment Four, it's our Soy Market Update Series as we feature a conversation regarding the importance of mental health on the farm. Bob Worth is an American Soybean Association Director and farmer from Minnesota who joins us to discuss. (If you or someone you know is in need of help, get #SoyHelp resources at https://soygrowers.com/soyhelp-national-resources-info)

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the cattle markets and more as Kyle Bumsted from Allendale joins us in Segment One. Then, we discuss the government shutdown, lack of a Farm Bill, the DOJ investigation into farm inputs and more with Mike Stranz, VP of Advocacy with National Farmers Union. In Segment Three, we have a wide-ranging conversation with Jacqui Fatka, Lead Economist, Farm Supply and Biofuels at CoBank. (Sign up for their Gleanings newsletter by emailing Jacqui at jfatka@cobank.com) Then we close the show with a rundown of news headlines in Segment Four.

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at markets to close out the month with Chip Nellinger from Blue Reef Agri-Marketing in Segment One. In Segment Two, we discuss farm policy, ag economy, harvest and more with Anne Schwagerl, Vice President for Minnesota Farmers Union. In Segment Three we hear a conversation with John Maman, Senior Director of Business Development, Nutrien Financial followed by a look into 2026 and new products on the horizon with Jake Walker, Director of Marketing for Loveland Products in Segment Four.

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at gold, grains and livestock markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we run through the harvest weather outlook and more with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we listen to a conversation Jesse had last week while in Canada with Rob Clayton, Senior Vice President of North American Retail, with Nutrien Ag Solutions. Then we close with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show discussing a new economic impact study for the grain and feed industry with Mike Seyfert, President and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association. In Segment Two, we hear about comments from Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins during her visit to Kansas City on Thursday and discuss the looming government shutdown with Josh Baethge, Policy Editor at Farm Progress. In Segment Three, we learn about a new CoBank report looking at rapid butterfat growth in the U.S. and talk about the dairy industry growth as a whole with Corey Geiger, lead dairy economist at CoBank. Then we close the show with news and commentary from Jesse Allen.

Thursday, September 25th (MIKE ADAMS HOSTING) 1) Mike Zuzolo,  2) Geoff Cooper, RFA,  3) Kam Quarles, National Potato Council,  4) Mike Steenhoek, 

Wednesday, September 24th (MIKE ADAMS HOSTING) 1) Krista Swanson, National Corn Growers Association 2) Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau,  3) Arlan Suderman, StoneX,  4) Gene Millard, Farmer

Tuesday, September 23rd (MIKE ADAMS HOSTING) 1) Ethan Lane, NCBA,  2) Joe Schuele, USMEF,  3) Todd Neeley, DTN Environmental Editor,  4) Susan Littlefield, Farm and Ranch Media

Monday, September 22nd (MIKE ADAMS HOSTING) 1) Darin Newsom,  2) John Baranick, 3) Richard Gupton, SVP of Public Policy for Ag Retailers Association,  4) Jerry Hagstrom, The Hagstrom Report,

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with thoughts on the markets waiting on the next headline with Don Roose from U.S. Commodities. In Segment Two, we discuss opportunities, available programs and general planning needs for young and beginning farmers with Jason Edleman, Senior Vice President of Business Development with Farm Credit Services of America. In Segment Three, we have a wide ranging conversation with Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS). Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.

During the 2025 Farm Progress Show, we talked with AGI about their latest advancements in grain augers and technology during. Jason Jones, U.S. Portable Sales Director for AGI, joined Jesse Allen to walk through some of the company’s portable handling products. Learn more at https://www.aggrowth.com.

This summer, AGI has unveiled it’s Smart Auger prototype in conjunction with MonarchOne. The battery-powered grain auger, featuring advanced smart technology, is set to come to market in 2026. Jesse Allen learned more about it with AGI and Monarch during the 2025 Farm Progress Show. Learn more online at https://www.aggrowth.com.