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Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we started the show listening to a conversation with Greg Anderson, Board Member for Clean Fuels Alliance America from Nebraska, that was recorded during the 2025 NAFB Convention. In Segment Two, it's a new Tractor Zoom Tuesday update as Andy Campbell, Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom, joins us for a look at equipment market trends as close out 2025. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) followed by another NAFB Convention conversation that we had with Corn Refiners Association President, John Bode.

On this episode of Field Forward, powered by Pioneer, we talk with Delaware farmer Johnathan Snow. He shares an update on the 2025 growing season and harvest on his family's farm along with perspective on their use of Pioneer brand Plenish E3 soybeans. More at https://www.pioneer.com.

On this episode of Field Forward powered by Pioneer, we talk with fifth-generation South Dakota farmer Tanner Hento. He recaps the 2025 harvest and growing season along with sharing his experience with and why he choose Pioneer brand products. More at https://www.pioneer.com.

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets as Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart, joins us followed by a look at the weekend snowstorm in the Midwest and more with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss how American households could soon pay more for electricity as the federal government moves to extend the life of aging coal plants once slated for closure. Tyson Slocum, director of Public Citizen's Energy Program, joins us for that conversation. Then we close in Segment Four as we hear a conversation from the 2025 NAFB Convention as we talk with Swine Health Information Center Associate Director, Dr. Lisa Becton.

On today's episode of AOA, powered by Cenex, we continue to share conversations from the 2025 NAFB Convention in Kansas City, MO last week. We talk about fertilizer markets in Segment One with Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer at StoneX, followed by a conversation with Robert White from the Renewable Fuels Association in Segment Two. Then, we talk with American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland from Kentucky in Segment Three followed by National Farmers Union VP of Advocacy, Mike Stranz, to close the show.

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at AOA! On today's program, we share conversations from the 2025 NAFB Convention in Kansas City, MO last week. We hear from Megan Roberts, Economist with Compeer Financial in Segment One. In Segment Two, we talk with Dr. Steve Lerner from Novonesis followed by Janna Fritz from the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) in Segment Three. Then we close the show in Segment Four with National Sorghum Producers Chair Amy France from Kansas.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets and quiet pre-holiday action with Matt Bennett from AgMarket.net followed by a conversation with Dr. Rob Johansson, the Director of Economics and Policy Analysis at the American Sugar Alliance in Segment Two. Then, we talk in Segment Three with EPA Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi about WOTUS, the RFS and much more. We close the show in Segment Four and head back to the NAFB Convention to hear from Plant Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck.

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show looking at the connection between rising energy costs and the cost of food with Kevin Doyle, Southeast Executive Director for the Consumer Energy Alliance. (View their 2025 Farm to Table Report: CLICK HERE)   In Segment Two, we have a conversation about mental health issues and stress in rural America with Jeff Winton, Founder and Chairman for Rural Minds. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing followed by an interview from last week's NAFB Convention with Terry Johnston from Farm Rescue to close the show.  

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show discussing the cattle market impact of Tyson Foods announcing closure of its Lexington, NE plant and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, could it be a messy week of holiday travel ahead? DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins us to discuss the weather outlook for this busy week. In Segment Three, we learn about a new analysis from Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship, which warns that the Trump administration's plan to weaken oil and gas bonding rules could leave American taxpayers footing up to $750 billion in cleanup costs for abandoned wells on public lands. David Jenkins, President, Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship, joins us to discuss. Then in Segment Four, we get an update from Susan Littlefield on the Tyson plant closure and more ag news headlines.  

On today's AOA, powered by Cenex, we share more conversations from the 2025 National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention in Kansas City. We talk with National Corn Growers Association First Vice President Matt Frostic followed by National Pork Producers Council Immediate Past President Lori Stevermer. In Segment Three, we hear from USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce. Then we close the show with American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings in Segment Four.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we are live from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention in Kansas City, MO. We start the show looking at markets with Naomi Blohm from Total Farm Marketing in Segment One. In Segment Two, we discuss the Pig Livability Project with Dr. Chris Hostetler from the National Pork Board and Dr. Joel DeRouchey from Kansas State University. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Gregg Doud then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Lubricants, we start the show with thoughts and perspectives on the impending DOJ investigation into the meatpacking industry with Joe Maxwell from Farm Action. In Segment Two, as the government gets reopened and the fiscal year 2026 funding for USDA has been passed, where do we go from here? Randy Russell with The Russell Group joins us to discuss. In Segment Three, we have a wide ranging conversation with USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg. Then we close the show in Segment Four with ag news headlines.

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets as Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart, joins the show. In Segment Two, will our weather pattern be changing soon? DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins us to discuss. In Segment Three, we look at ag credit conditions for the third quarter in the Minneapolis Fed Ninth District. Joe Mahon, Regional Outreach Director for the Minneapolis Fed, joins us to discuss the latest survey. Then we close the show in Segment Four as Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) joins us for a conversation.

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with Bill Wirtz from the Consumer Choice Center as he shares some details on farmer compliance costs in Europe and some interesting tidbits to track moving forward. In Segment Two, we hear from Rob Creighton who is Founder & CEO of Windlift. He joins us to discuss how UAVs are extending observation and efficiency in the field. In Segment Three, we hear from Meatingplace Editor-in-Chief Tom Johnston about the DOJ investigation into the Big 4 meatpackers and what he is hearing on the matter. Then we close the show in Segment Four with Jess Christiansen from Bayer Crop Science to discuss the factors driving the cost of holiday meals and to address the importance of agricultural innovations to keep food prices in check for American families.  

Thursday on AOA, we talk markets with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net ahead of Friday's USDA report and then discuss the reopening of government and more with Farm Progress Policy Editor Josh Baethge. In Segment Three, we discuss lamb imports and concerns from the American Sheep Industry Association with their Executive Director Peter Orwick. Then we close the show in Segment Four with the Soy Market Update Series and a conversation with Steve Reinhard from United Soybean Board.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we kickoff the show with a look at the latest Meat Demand Monitor data with Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. (View all of the data online at https://www.agmanager.info) In Segment Two, we talk about market trends ahead of Friday's USDA WASDE report release with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing. In Segment Three, we discuss trade and tariff impacts on the U.S. hardwood industry with Kirby Kendrick from Kendrick Forest Products in Edgewood, IA. Then we close the show in Segment Four with ag news headlines.

On the Veterans Day episode of AOA, powered by Cenex, we honor and thank all who have served and protected our freedom. In Segment One, we talk about the markets with Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth from Van Ahn & Company. Then in Segment Two, we discuss recent trade news and how it impacts the meat sector with Dan Halstrom, President and CEO for the U.S. Meat Export Federation. In Segment Three, we learn about the recent Motorcade for Trade put on by Farmers for Free Trade. Their Executive Director Brian Kuehl joins us for a conversation. We close the show with ag news headlines.

Cody Brock is a fourth-generation farmer who grew up on the farm and returned after graduating from the University of Missouri in 2006. His operation is primarily a 50/50 split between corn and soybeans, with a small amount of wheat and a few cattle. He currently serves as the Secretary for the Missouri Soybean Association Board of Directors. He joins us for this episode of Field Forward to discuss the 2025 growing season, performance of his Pioneer brand soybeans and why he chooses to grow Pioneer brand products on his operation. Find more info online at https://www.pioneer.com.

How did the 2025 growing season go for farmers in Central Iowa? And how did the Pioneer brand Vorceed Enlist and PowerCore Enlist corn perform for farmers in the region? Matthew Vandehaar, field agronomist with Pioneer, joins us for this episode of Field Forward to tell us more. Find more info online at https://www.pioneer.com.