Adams On Agriculture

On Wednesday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex, we start the show with some thoughts on the market trade action ahead of USDA, fertilizer prices and a few quick comments from Don Roose with U.S. Commodities. In Segment Two, we talk with Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD) about the Farm Bill, the recent House Ag Committee hearing on China, ag trade and more. Next up in Segment Three, Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek joins the show with an update on the bridge collapse in Baltimore and any impacts we could see to agricultural trade. Finally, we wrap the show in Segment Four with an update on the HPAI outbreak in dairy cattle with Dr. Michael Dykes, President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA).

Joe Lardy, a research analyst with CHS, explains how spring weather and market trends may influence 2024 planting decisions.

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Lubricants, we start the show with a look at market action ahead of the USDA reports with Mike Minor from Professional Ag Marketing. In Segment Two, we get some agronomy tips ahead of spring planting season with Angie Rieck-Hinz, Field Agronomist with Iowa State University Extension. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss ethanol related topics like E-15, the recent EPA tailpipe emissions rule and the recent CERAWeek activities with Growth Energy CEO, Emily Skor. Finally in Segment Four, we get the results of the Farm Futures March 2024 acreage estimates with Jacqueline (Jacquie) Holland, Grain Market Analyst with Farm Futures and Farm Progress.  

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we get an early week look at the markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins the show to discuss the snow, rain and more impacting the Plains and Midwest. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss ag labor and some of the similarities, challenges and differences between Canada and the United States. Ken Forth, President of Foreign Agricultural Resource Management Services (F.AR.M.S.), joins us for a conversation. Finally in Segment Four, we discuss the newly released 2023/2024 Corn Export Cargo Quality Report from US Grains Council with their Manager of Global Strategies and Trade, Alexander Grabois.

On Friday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex, we start the show discussing this week's House Ag Committee hearing on Chinese threats to agriculture, the latest on the Farm Bill and more with American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle, who testified at this week's hearing. In Segment Two, we recap the National Farmers Union convention and discuss the latest news surrounding carbon pipelines with South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss on-going cases and legal issues surrounding the Clean Water Act with Pacific Legal Foundation attorney Charles Yates. Finally in Segment Four, we learn about the LC Project and measuring genetic progress in a commercial beef herd with Nate Smith, General Manager with Top Dollar Angus.

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at newly released acreage estimates from AgMarket.net ahead of next week's USDA report and market action with Tyler Schau. In Segment Two, the latest baseline food and agricultural outlook is available from the Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at University of Missouri. Dr. Patrick Westhoff, Director of FAPRI, joins us to discuss the new report. In Segment Three, we have a conversation about new USDA investments in supply chains and more with Jenny Lester Moffitt, USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. Then in Segment Four, we wrap the show discussing protecting our livestock as winter weather moves back into the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest with NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension Sheep Specialist, Travis Hoffman.

On Wednesday AOA's we talked markets with Jeff French from AgHedger in Segment One. In Segment Two we learned about the BeSure campaign from Growing Matters with Caydee Savinelli from Syngenta and Jeff Smith with Valent. Find more online by visiting the Growing Matters website at www.growingmatters.org/besure. In Segment Three, we talked about ag labor challenges with Kansas farmer Laura Haffner and Michigan farmer Nick Oomen. Then in Segment Four we take a look at news headlines including more talk surrounding the farm bill and more.  

On Tuesday’s AOA, as we celebrate National Ag Day, we kick off the show learning about the brand new U.S. Farmed™ certification, developed by American Farmland Trust (AFT). Anheuser-Busch will be the first-ever company to certify their products U.S. Farmed starting this spring and we learn more about it with John Rogers, Chief Procurement Officer, Anheuser-Busch and Dr. Beth Sauerhaft, Acting President and CEO, American Farmland Trust in Segment One.   Next up in Segment Two, we discuss what The DeLong Company out of Wisconsin is doing with a recent USDA Climate-Smart Commodities grant to start their Grown Climate Smart program with farmers as Dylan Vaca from The DeLong Company joins the show.   In Segment Three, we turn our attention to biologicals and the regulatory landscape surrounding the use and adoption of biologicals products in agriculture. Chris Judd, Head of North America, VP Global Marketing for Certis Biologicals joins the show for a conversation.   Finally in Segment Four, we take a look at news

Ryan Hageman, an agronomy and fertilizer expert with CHS, explains how nitrogen stabilizers help prevent nutrient loss to improve yield potential.

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we discuss the latest news surrounding Russian drone strikes, CFTC data, this week's Fed meeting and more market news with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. Then in Segment Two, there is talk of snow in parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest later this week. DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins us with the latest forecast details. In Segment Three, the term "no sales" is coming up more and more at farmland auctions. Is the land market hitting a plateau? DTN Farm Business Editor Katie Dehlinger joins us for a conversation about that. We follow that in Segment Four with a look at ag news headlines.

On Friday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex, we start the show discussing some of the market sentiment and trends to watch with Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth with Van Ahn & Company. Next up in Segment Two, we get an update on the South American crop outlook with Dr. Michael Cordonnier from Soybeans and Corn Advisor Inc. In Segment Three, we have a conversation about mental health and physical fitness in Rural America with Farm Fit Training's Amanda Nigg. Then in Segment Four, we have a look at ag news headlines to end the show.

On Thursday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex, we start the show with analysis of the soybean market rally, China's wheat cancellations, hot PPI data and more with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) about the appropriations outlook, agriculture related initiatives in Congress and more. Next up in Segment Three, Sigrid Johannes, Director with the Public Lands Council and NCBA Government Affairs joins us to discuss some recent legislation surrounding wildlife habitat and various regulations PLC is watching in the next few months ahead. Finally in Segment Four, we hear a conversation Jesse had with Corey Rosenbusch from The Fertilizer Institute during Commodity Classic in Houston, TX.

On Wednesday’s AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show by learning more about emPower Rural America with their coordinator Denise Bode. In Segment Two, we discuss crop insurance reminders and ideas for 2024 with ARC and PLC deadlines approaching as NAU Country VP of Farm Services, Rich Morrison, joins the show. Next up in Segment Three, Naomi Blohm from Total Farm Marketing gives us perspective on the market action midway through March. Finally in Segment Four, we learn about how the EU potato seed shortage could affect the U.S. market and more on hybrid potato seed technology with Charles Miller of Solynta, based in the Netherlands.

Ron Batey, director of refined fuels pricing and economics at CHS, offers insights on how the energy industry is changing.

On Tuesday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex, we start the show with a look at markets and discuss the latest CONAB numbers out of Brazil with Garrett Toay from Ag Trader Talk. In Segment Two, National Sunflower Association Executive DIrector John Sandbakken joins us to discuss the sunflower markets, spring outlook, Farm Bill update and much more. Next up in Segment Three, we look at the latest meat export numbers with USMEF President and CEO, Dan Halstrom. Finally in Segment Four, we get a look at ag news headlines to close the show.

On Monday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex, we start the show talking about markets and the latest CFTC data with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins us with a look at weather for the week ahead in North and South America. Then in Segment Three, Dr. Glynn Tonsor with Kansas State University joins us to go over the latest Meat Demand Monitor for February and a new MDM special report that was just released. View all the data online at https://www.agmanager.info. Then, we look at news headlines in Segment Four to wrap the show.

On Friday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex, we start the show with a look at markets and a March WASDE preview with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we have a conversation about the latest Ag Economy Barometer with Dr. Jim Mintert from Purdue University's Center for Commercial Agriculture. Then in Segment Three, we discuss USDA traceability funding and the latest Packers and Stockyards Act rule with NCBA Senior Director, Government Affairs, Tanner Beymer. Finally in Segment Four, we learn about the 4R Advocate Program with The Fertilizer Institute's Director of Retail and Field Sustainability Peyton Harper.

On Thursday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Premium Diesel, we are broadcasting live from the StoneX Ag & Dairy Market Outlook in Nashville, TN. We start the show with a look at the latest ag news headlines including the SEC emissions final rule exempting farmers and ranchers. In Segment Two, we get an update on the fertilizer markets with Mike Castle, Senior Fertilizer Analyst at StoneX. Next up in Segment Three, we talk about markets and the economy with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX. Then we wrap the show by heading back to Commodity Classic for a conversation about spring input decision and more with Gail Stratman, Regional Technical Manager at FMC.

On the March episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we learn about the newly launched Radicle Challenge with Dr. Alex Buck (Director of Industrial Innovation at Iowa Corn) and Chad Epler (NCGA MDAT Vice Chair and KS Producer). Find more details as well online at https://radicle.vc/the-radicle-corn-value-chain-sponsored-by-us-corn-farmers/

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Grease, we start the show with an update on the devastating wildfires in the Texas panhandle and southwestern Plains with Texas Farm Bureau President, Russell Boening. You can donate to the Texas Farm Bureau’s Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund at https://texasfarmbureau.org/panhandle-wildfire-relief-fund/.   In Segment Two, it's the March episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. We learn about the newly launched Radicle Challenge with Dr. Alex Buck (Director of Industrial Innovation at Iowa Corn) and Chad Epler (NCGA MDAT Vice Chair and KS Producer). In Segment Three, we get an update on the appropriations process with the Director of Economic Policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center, Rachel Synderman. Finally in Segment Four, we talk with Charlie Carter, Product Quality and Additives Manager, CHS about warning signs that your diesel is contaminated with water.