Adams On Agriculture

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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.  

June is National Safety Month. UTVs and ATVs are popular for work and recreation on farms and ranches, but can be the cause of accidents and injury. Laramie Sandquist, a risk management expert with Nationwide, provides safety tips for operators and passengers.

On Monday's AOA, we start the show discussing seasonal market action, weather impacts on grains, the crude oil market and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst with Barchart. In Segment Two, DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins the show with an update on the weather outlook as we start the month of June including if we will see a shift to a more hot and dry pattern or not. In Segment Three we discuss Farm Bill, RVOs/GREET modeling and trade policy in our monthly conversation with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA). Finally in Segment Four, we wrap the show discussing dairy export news and more with U.S. Dairy Export Council Chairman Alex Peterson.  

On Friday's AOA, we start the show having a conversation about the President Trump verdict, Farm Bill and more with Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) in Segment One. In Segment Two, we take a look at markets to round out the month of May with Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth from Van Ahn & Company. In Segment Three, we talk about the Farm Bill and where we are in the process with Jonathan Coppess, Gardner associate professor in agriculture policy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We wrap the show in Segment Four with ag news headlines including carbon pipeline news from the North Dakota Supreme Court and much more.

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show looking at the markets and price action as we near the end of May with Matt Bennett from AgMarket.net in Segment One. In Segment Two, we discuss the potential of a legislative fix for Prop 12 in the Farm Bill with Chase Adams, Assistant Vice President of Domestic Policy with the National Pork Producers Council. In Segment Three, we continue our Farm Bill discussion and take a broad look at where things go from here with Randy Russell of The Russell Group. Finally in Segment Four, we learn more about the AgTech Connect Conference this summer with Hannah Klitz, Communications Coordinator with The Combine. Learn more online at https://www.agtechconnect.co.  

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with Peter Orwick, Executive Director of the American Sheep Industry Association, discussing sheep industry news, Farm Bill, new RAPP funding and much more. In Segment Two, we take a look at the latest Cattle on Feed report along with livestock and grain market news with Dennis Smith from Archer Financial Services. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss news headlines from DTN including Prop 12 language in the Farm Bill, ethanol news and the recent 2,4-D claims being investigated by the ITC as DTN Environmental Editor Todd Neeley joins the show. We wrap up in Segment Four with more ag news headlines.  

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with a check of the markets including post-holiday grain market action, outside market strength and a recap of Cattle on Feed with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst with Barchart. In Segment Two, we recap more severe weather over the holiday weekend, global weather concerns and thoughts on if we can find some dry planting windows with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we talk 45Z tax credits and have a conversation about where we go from here with Steele Lorenz, Head of Strategy and Business Operations at FBN. Finally we wrap the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.  

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show looking at the April 2024 Ag Tractor/Combine Sales report with Curt Blades, Senior Vice President at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. In Segment Two, we discuss the recent petition to the Supreme Court to review the Fifth Circuit SRE decision and more ethanol news with Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO, Geoff Cooper. In Segment Three, we discuss the first round of funding under the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) with Greg Tyler, Chair of the U.S. Agricultural Export Development Council and he is also the President and CEO of the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC). Finally in Segment Four, we talk with Kyle Parker, Lubricants District Manager, CHS, about what you should know when choosing a tractor hydraulic fluid (THF) for your equipment.  

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show discussing market action and the fundamentals of the wheat led rally with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we discuss the health and condition of the ag economy in the Ninth Federal Reserve District with Joe Mahon from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss the House markup of the Farm Bill and get perspective from the American Farm Bureau Federation and their Executive Vice President, Joby Young. Finally in Segment Four, we get a recap of the Minnesota legislative session and talk with Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President, Dan Glessing.  

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at severe weather in the U.S., world weather worries and market impacts with Jim Roemer from Best Weather Inc. in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we discuss new research examining weather data and optimal planting dates for corn along with thoughts on the ag economy, SAF and more with Scott Irwin, the Laurence J. Norton Chair of Agricultural Marketing at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In Segment Three, we talk about the Farm Bill and trade with Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA). Finally in Segment Four, we discuss more headlines surrounding the Farm Bill process this week with Josh Baethge, Policy Editor for Farm Progress.

Ken Zuckerberg, director of global research with CHS, explains how a spike in inflation and interest rates, geopolitical conflicts and other factors have heightened uncertainty in agriculture. Learn strategies for managing risk during volatile times.

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets and the better than expected planting progress with Garrett Toay from AgTrader Talk. In Segment Two, with it being Farm Bill markup week in the House, we discuss the prospects and ongoing battle over the legislation with former FSA Administrator and current Business Growth Director of Agriculture at OBP, Richard Fordyce. In Segment Three, we have a conversation about trade with Luke Lindberg, President and CEO of South Dakota Trade. And then we wrap the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at some early strength in grains, news headlines, CFTC data and more affecting the markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, will we see any planting windows open up this week or will the active weather continue? DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins us to discuss. In Segment Three, we discuss the residual fertilizer deduction and a bit on succession and tax planning with Turner Polzin, CPA with Adams Brown. Finally in Segment Four, we recap last week's Hard Winter Wheat Tour in the Plains with Dave Green from the Wheat Quality Council.