Agriculture of America American Ag Network

On Friday's AOA, we start the show with an updated preview of the Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days with Farm Progress National Events Manager, Matt Jungmann. In Segment Two, we talk about markets and fundamentals you need to watch for with Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor, Naomi Blohm. Next up in Segment Three, we have a conversation about a new report on the State of American Agriculture and some of the concerns from farmers and ranchers currently in rural America with AgAmerica's Senior Director of Institution Credit, Curt Covington. Finally in Segment Four, we learn about a potentially very impactful energy issue for farmers and ranchers surrounding the NIETC (or National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor) that includes 10 projects across the US, with a footprint in dozens of states. Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins joins us to discuss and share his concerns about "phase two" of this project from the Department of Energy.

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with a look at market action in Segment One with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we catch up with International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) President and CEO, Dr. Michael Dykes, to talk about June Dairy Month, HPAI latest and more. In Segment Three, we have a look at some of the latest news headlines and then we wrap the show in Segment Four with Curt Blades, Senior Vice President at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.
 

On Wednesday’s AOA, no markets for the Juneteenth federal holiday on Wednesday but Jesse has a recap of Tuesday’s trade action and the latest crop progress report from USDA to kick off the show in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we hear part of a recent conversation about sustainability in agriculture rooted in reality with Nico Reinoso, SVP of Global Development, INTENT. (You can hear the full conversation here: https://agricultureofamerica.com/2024/06/06/video-sustainable-ag-goals-rooted-in-reality/)
 
In Segment Three, we sit down with the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator John Boozman (R-AR), to discuss the Senate GOP framework for the Farm Bill and where we go from here. Finally in Segment Four, we take a look at ag news headlines.

Alissa Geske, research lead at the CHS Crop Science Research and Development Center, says the state-of-the-art facility allows year-round testing that will accelerate product evaluation and development.

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show discussing National Corn Growers Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, OOIDA joining with the American Petroleum Institute to file a lawsuit challenging EPA's heavy-duty vehicle emissions standards for model years 2027-2032 with NCGA President Harold Wolle. In Segment Two, we discuss ethanol related issues including the latest on E-15, 45Z for sustainable aviation fuel and more with Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. In Segment Three, we take a look at the current market dynamics and the overall ag economy with agricultural economist, Matthew Roberts. Then in Segment Four, we recap a recent U.S. Meat Export Federation delegate trip to Mexico with USMEF Secretary/Treasurer Dave Bruntz of Nebraska.
 

On Monday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the lower market action, seasonal tendencies, weather impact on the markets and more with Barchart Senior Market Analyst, Darin Newsom. Next up in Segment Two, we get an update on the weather forecast including heavy rain for the northwestern Corn Belt and heat for the eastern and southern areas with DTN Meteorologist, John Baranick. In Segment Three, we get an update on European elections and agricultural issues with Bill Wirtz, Senior Policy Analyst with the Consumer Choice Center. We then wrap up the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.