Adams On Agriculture

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.  

Kelly Garrett is a 6th generation farmer who runs a 7,000 acre no-tillage operation growing corn, soybeans and winter wheat in western Iowa (Arion) with his sons. His focus on soil health, yield stability and innovation has led to multiple honors from the National Corn Growers Association, including top yield honors in no-till irrigated. In 2020, Kelly became the first farmer in the nation to sell carbon credits and has been participating in Truterra’s carbon program for 3 years. Jesse Allen talks with Kelly to learn more about his story, his relationship with Truterra and more during the 2024 Commodity Classic. Find more details on Truterra as well at https://www.truterraag.com.

Tuesday on AOA, brought to you by Cenex Premium Diesel, we get market analysis and perspective from DuWayne Bosse with Bolt Marketing LLC in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we have a conversation with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA). In Segment Three, we get an update on the delay to the GREET model announcement, E-15 and more with Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO, Geoff Cooper. Then in Segment Four, we take a look at news headlines in agriculture to wrap up the show.

As soybean growers prepare for planting, protecting the seed is critical for a strong start to the season. Isaac Effertz, a seed improvement specialist with CHS, offers expert advice.

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Lubricants, we find some early week strength in grains and oilseeds on Monday. We discussed Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst from Barchart in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we get an update on the weather outlook as we begin the month of March from DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we head back to Commodity Classic last week for a conversation with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. And in Segment Four we hear from the new chair of the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), Lance Rezac, last week at Commodity Classic as well.

On Friday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex, we broadcasted live from the National Corn Growers Association booth at Commodity Classic in Houston, TX! We started the show with a soybean conversation with United Soybean Board member Don Wyss from Indiana. In Segment Two, we talk markets with Jacob Burks from AgMarket.net. Next up in Segment Three, we learn more about the National Corn Yield Contest with NCGA's Linda Lambur. Finally in Segment Four, we wrap with some history of Commodity Classic and how NCGA uses the show to network with its members as Beth Musgrove joins the show.

On Thursday's AOA, we broadcast live from AGI's booth at Commodity Classic! In Segment One, we talk with Dave Postill, SVP of Digital and Global Marketing for AGI about some of their digital technologies. In Segment Two, we sit down with Chandler Mazour, agronomist and Product Manager of the Verity Grower program for GEVO to talk about their partnership with AGI. Next up in Segment 3, we talk markets with Arlan Suderman from StoneX and discuss some of the challenges growers are asking about with the markets. Then in Segment 4, we wrap with Erin Squires, sales rep and AGI BinManager specialist, discussing the safety aspect of their products including AGI Bin Manager.

On Wednesday’s AOA, we start with a look at markets with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment 2, American Soybean Association Secretary Scott Metzger joins the show. In Segment 3, a conversation with BASF SVP North America, Paul Rea. Finally we talk precision ag st Commodity Classic with Austin Gellings from Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

On Tuesday’s AOA, we start the show discussing a new ATV/UTV safety campaign with Dirk Pollit, VP of Farm Sales and Farm Underwriting with Nationwide. In Segment Two, we discuss some tips and reminders for the upcoming calving season with South Dakota State University Extension’s Madison Kovarna. Next up in Segment Three, a conversation with Florida Representative Kat Cammack. We wrap the show in Segment Four discussing 2024 planting decisions with Brian Weihmeir from LG Seeds in central Illinois.

Justin Cauley, a transportation expert with CHS, explains how grain shipping disruptions at the Panama Canal and Suez Canal are affecting U.S. agriculture.

Monday on AOA, we start the show with a look at spot corn under $4 and what it might take to reverse course in the markets with Barchart Senior Market Analyst, Darin Newsom. In Segment Two, we discuss a few different storm systems set to move through the U.S. over the next week plus with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Then in Segment Three, we talk with National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles about a newly released report on the economic potential of U.S. potato exports and NPC's Washington Summit this week. The report and its highlights can be found at NationalPotatoCouncil.org/SpudNation. Finally, Jesse Allen has a look at ag news headlines to wrap the show in Segment Four.

On Friday's AOA, we start the show discussing a new collaboration between the Swine Health Information Center and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research to fund a $1 million research program to study Japanese encephalitis virus. SHIC Associate Director Dr. Lisa Becton joins us in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we learn about the National Family Farm Coalition and discuss their Farm Bill priorities with Antonio Tovar, Senior Policy Associate with NFFC. In Segment Three, we recap this week's National Ethanol Conference and discuss the latest news on E-15 with Jacqui Fatka, Lead Analyst, Farm Supply & Biofuels with CoBank. Finally in Segment Four, a final preview of Commodity Classic next week in Houston, TX with 2024 co-chair Brandon Hunnicutt.

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show discussing mental health in Rural America with Jeff Winton, Founder and Chairman of Rural Minds. Learn more at www.ruralminds.org. In Segment Two, we discuss the commodity markets and get perspective from Matt Bennett with AgMarket.net. Next up in Segment Three, we talk to author and geopolitical strategist John Hulsman about the state of geo-politics around the world. Find his new book on Amazon; available here: https://rb.gy/8059er. Finally in Segment Four, we learn about a new economic report out from the Michigan Potato Industry Commission titled No Small Potatoes: The Economic Contribution of the Michigan Potato Sector. Dr. Kelly Turner, Executive Director, Michigan Potato Industry Commission and Phil Gusmano, Commissioner, Michigan Potato Industry Commission, Vice President of Purchasing for Detroit-based Better Made Snack Foods, join us for a conversation. View the report here: http://mipotato.com/NoSmallPotatoes  

On Wednesday's AOA, we discussed some end user/elevator perspective on the current market action in grains and some thoughts on cattle with Bryan Irey from Crossroads Coop. In Segment Two, we talk about Grain Bin Safety Week and tips to prevent grain bin accidents with Jana Davidson from the Progressive Agriculture Foundation. Next up in Segment Three, we get thoughts on the USDA Outlook Forum and the 2024 farm income outlook with DTN/Progressive Farmer Farm Business Editor, Katie Dehlinger. Finally in Segment Four, we take a look at the latest news headlines including some updates on the Farm Bill.

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show talking markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst with Barchart. In Segment Two, it's a look at weather with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we look at farm policy headlines and more with Josh Baethge, Policy Editor with Farm Progress. Finally in Segment Four, we wrap the show by having a conversation with United Soybean Board Chair, Steve Reinhard, during their February board meeting in Kentucky.

It’s Grain Bin Safety Week, which raises awareness about the hazards related to working in and around grain storage facilities. Laramie Sandquist, a risk management expert with Nationwide, offers tips for staying safe.