Friday on AOA, we discuss the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act along with USDA reorganization plans, the Farm Bill and more with Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD). In Segment Two, we get an update on a potential mega merger in the rail industry between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern from Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. In Segment Three, we discuss the pace of farm bankruptcies in 2025 with Dr. Ryan Loy, extension economist at the University of...
Jul 25, 2025•42 min
On the latest episode of Field Forward, powered by Pioneer, we learn more about Vorceed® Enlist® Corn with Pioneer Field Agronomist Jason McVicker. He shares what the variety offers to farmers, it's performance and much more. Visit your local Pioneer sales representative or go online to get more at: https://www.pioneer.com/us/products/corn/traits-technologies/vorceed.html
Jul 25, 2025•8 min
Thursday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets with Jacob Burks from AgMarket.net in Segment One. In Segment Two, we discuss a new AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica), and Frontier Farm Credit joint sustainability report and survey, designed to be a resource for sound decision-making for those interested in the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. We hear from Myriah Johnson, PhD, VP of Sustainability for the Collabor...
Jul 24, 2025•43 min
Wednesday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets and reaction to new trade deal announcements with Chip Nellinger from Blue Reef Agri-Marketing. In Segment Two, we talk about enhancing drought resilience with advanced crop nutrition as Keith Byerly, Commercial Sustainability Lead, The Mosaic Company. Next up in Segment Three, we have a conversation with Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR). Then we close the show remembering the life and career of farm broadcaster Mike ...
Jul 23, 2025•42 min
On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show discussing USDA's approach to combating New World Screwworm with Dr. Russ Daly, South Dakota State University Extension Veterinarian. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). Following that in Segment Three, we take a look at the latest market trends and more with Naomi Blohm, Senior Market Advisor at Total Farm Marketing. Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four including an update on the U.S. Trade Repres...
Jul 22, 2025•42 min
Monday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets to get the week going with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, are we going to see a prolonged heat dome across parts of the U.S. this week? DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins us for a look at that and the weather forecast for the week ahead. In Segment Three, we welcome Charley Martinez from the University of Tennessee to the show as we discuss the trends in beef on dairy, the overall herd rebuild and mo...
Jul 21, 2025•42 min
Friday on AOA, we start the show with a look at a positive end of the week in the markets with Mike Minor from Professional Ag Marketing. In Segment Two, we discuss matching cows to their environment, mature cow weights, herd rebuilding and more with Dr. Jamie Courter, State Beef Genetics Extension Specialist at the University of Missouri. In Segment Three, we learn about the 12th annual Mahindra Military Salute Giveaway with Viren Popli, CEO and President of Mahindra Ag North America. Then we c...
Jul 18, 2025•42 min
On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with a check of the markets as Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we get an update on 45Z and the latest with Mitchell Hora from Continuum Ag. In Segment Three, we discuss the U.S. withdrawal from the Tomato Suspension Agreement with Robert Guenther, Executive Vice President of the Florida Tomato Exchange. Then we close with ag news headlines in Segment Four.
Jul 17, 2025•42 min
Wednesday on AOA, we start the show discussing Rural Road Safety Week with Laramie Sandquist, Nationwide’s Agribusiness Risk Leader in Segment One. Next up, we look at the latest land values report from Farmers National with their Senior Vice President of FARM and Real Estate, Paul Schadegg, in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we talk about markets, yield models and have a conversation with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX. Then we close the show in Segment Four learning about...
Jul 16, 2025•42 min
Tuesday on AOA, we get an update on the July board meeting for the United Soybean Board with Carla Schultz, USB Director, Communication & Education Chair from Michigan. In Segment Two, we have a discussion about the adoption of technology, innovation and potential problems with commercialization of new tech in ag with Randy Barker, CEO of INTENT. In Segment Three, we get a preview of the 2025 Farm Progress Show coming up August 26th-28th in Decatur, IL with show manager, Matt Jungmann. Then ...
Jul 15, 2025•42 min
Monday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the tough grain market environment and discuss what the markets are telling us with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get an update on weekend rains in areas that needed it and more weather updates with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we learn about the newly released Beef Industry Long Range Plan with spokesperson Joe Lowe. (Learn more about the new long range plan by visiting https://www.BeefLo...
Jul 14, 2025•42 min
On Friday's AOA, we look at the latest May red meat export numbers with Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with David Holt, President of the Consumer Energy Alliance. Next in Segment Three, we talk with author Dave Savage about his book Agritopia followed by news headlines in Segment Four.
Jul 11, 2025•42 min
On the latest episode of Field Forward, brought to you by Pioneer, we learn about their Z-Series Soybeans. Steve Leusink, Pioneer Field Agronomist, joins Jesse Allen to discuss the benefits, defense traits and more of the Z-Series. Learn more as well online at https://www.pioneer.com.
Jul 10, 2025•5 min
On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with a look at markets with Cory Bratland with AgMarket.net in Segment One. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest Meat Demand Monitor results with Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. (Find those online by visiting their website at https://agmanager.info ) In Segment Three, we have a conversation with Dylan Lubbe from Agoro Carbon Alliance and take a look at news headlines to close the show in Segment Four.
Jul 10, 2025•43 min
Wednesday, July 9th 1) Mike Stranz, National Farmers Union 2) Dr. Jim Fredericks, National Pest Management Association 3) Senator Chuck Grassley 4) NEWS HEADLINES
Jul 09, 2025•42 min
Tuesday on AOA, we start the show talking markets with Garrett Toay from AgTraderTalk in Segment One. In Segment Two, we learn about the SNAP-Ed program and what happens to that amid the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill as Jennifer McCaffery, Assistant Dean for the Family and Consumer Sciences programs at University of Illinois Extension joins us for a conversation. In Segment Three, we go over the latest results of the monthly Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer with Dr. Jim ...
Jul 08, 2025•42 min
Monday on AOA, we start the show with a look at weather impacts in the markets and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get an update on the weather forecast for the week ahead across the country with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss ethanol provisions in the One Big, Beautiful Bill along with the recent RVO and SRE news with Geoff Cooper, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association. Then we close out with ag news hea...
Jul 07, 2025•42 min
Happy 4th of July! As America celebrates Independence Day 2025, we listen back to a few conversations from our time at the recent R-CALF USA Convention. We hear from their President Dave Hyde of Ohio in Segment One and learn more about what is becoming a divisive issue in the angus side of the cattle industry over a Global Methane Hub research grant with Brian Palmer from Palmer Angus in Texas during Segment Three. In between that, we’ll talk about the sunflower crops this season with John Sandb...
Jul 04, 2025•42 min
Thursday on AOA, we start the show with market analysis and perspective as we close out the week of trade with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics in Segment One followed by a conversation with DTN Environmental Editor Todd Neeley in Segment Two. Then in Segment Three, we sit down to talk D.C. policy and much more with Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. We close in Segment Four as Jesse Allen has a look ag news headlines ahead of the holiday....
Jul 03, 2025•43 min
On the first episode of Field Forward powered by Pioneer, Jesse Allen sits down with Pioneer Field Agronomist Caleb Hinkle to discuss PowerCore® Ultra Enlist® from Pioneer. Caleb provides insights and background on what PowerCore® Ultra Enlist® offer farmers when it comes to controlling pests, performance and much more. Learn more online as well by visiting https://www.pioneer.com/us/products/corn/traits-technologies/powercore-enlist-corn.html...
Jul 03, 2025•7 min
On the latest episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we discuss trade, tariffs and the impact on the rural economy with Nancy Martinez, Director, Public Policy, Trade and Biotechnology with NCGA and Jolene Riessen, Chair of the Iowa Corn Growers Association who also serves on NCGA’s Trade, Transportation, and Animal Action Team.
Jul 02, 2025•10 min
On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets in Segment One with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing. In Segment Two, it's the latest episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. We discuss trade and tariffs with Nancy Martinez, Director, Public Policy, Trade and Biotechnology with NCGA and Jolene Riessen, Chair of the Iowa Corn Growers Association who also serves on NCGA’s Trade, Transportation, and Animal Action Team. In Segment Three, we talk One ...
Jul 02, 2025•42 min
Tuesday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the cattle and grain markets with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale. In Segment Two, we discuss EPA's 2026-27 RVO news, 45Z and more with Donnell Rehagen, CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America. In Segment Three, it's our first Tractor Zoom Tuesday as we discuss the latest trends in Row Crop Tractors, Row Crop Headers and more with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom. Then we close the show in Segment Four with an update on kochia being fou...
Jul 01, 2025•42 min
Monday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets as we wrap up the month of June with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get a rundown of the weather outlook as we head into July with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the One Big, Beautiful Bill and the Senate outlook along with ag labor/immigration news with Josh Baethge, Policy Editor for Farm Progress. Then in Segment Four, we take a look at ag news headlines to close the...
Jun 30, 2025•42 min
Friday on AOA, we start the show by having a conversation with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we discuss the market action this week and get perspective ahead of Monday’s USDA reports with Tommy Grisafi from Nesvick Trading and Ag Bull Media. In Segment Three, we get an update on Senate reconciliation and learn about recent efforts to expand opportunities for first-time farmers and small to mid-size manufacturers with Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA). Then ...
Jun 27, 2025•42 min
Thursday on AOA, we take a look at a very bearish commodity market picture this week and get technical analysis from Brian Splitt with AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we discuss the Innovative FEED Act, the MAHA report, transportation issues and more with Mike Seyfert, President and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association. In Segment Three, we discuss the latest sales numbers and trends in ag equipment with Curt Blades, Senior Vice President for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. ...
Jun 26, 2025•42 min
On Wednesday, we start the show with a look at news headlines in Segment One followed by an update on global fertilizer prices with Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer at StoneX in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we discuss the potential economic harm for cattle producers should New World Screwworm make its way back into the U.S. with economist Betty Resnick. (Read her full analysis here: https://shorturl.at/XzbJ6 ) Then in Segment Four, we hear about Cooperative Ventures (CHS/Growmark) new investmen...
Jun 25, 2025•42 min
Tuesday on AOA, we start the show with market analysis and perspective from Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth with Van Ahn & Company in Segment One. We follow that in Segment Two learning about the University of Idaho releasing the finalized results of their 10-year study looking into the impacts of grazing on greater sage grouse populations. Kaitlynn Glover, Executive Director of the Public Lands Council joins us to discuss. In Segment Three, we sat down last week for a conversation and update with So...
Jun 24, 2025•42 min
Monday on AOA, we start the show discussing market reaction to tensions in the Middle East and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we recap severe weather over the weekend and discuss the hot temps for the eastern half of the U.S. this week with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we hear a conversation about the tax package on Capitol Hill and more with Roger McEowen, Professor at Washburn University School of Law. In Segment Four, we close ...
Jun 23, 2025•42 min
On Friday’s AOA, we spent some time at the R-CALF USA Convention in Deadwood, SD this week. We hear from South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden to start the show and discuss his recent trade mission to Israel, the Governors Ag Summit that happened this week in South Dakota and touched on the issue of eminent domain and property rights. In Segment Two, we sit down for a conversation with Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) followed by a conversation with Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) in Segment Three. ...
Jun 20, 2025•42 min
