Adams On Agriculture

We spend the final day of the 2024 Farm Progress Show with Pioneer as we learn more about Z Series soybeans, their latest corn offerings, seed treatments and more. We talk with Pioneer's Shelby Schaa, Brandon Walter and Brad Van Kooten as well as an update from Farm Progress National Events Manager, Matt Jungmann during today's show.

On Wednesday's AOA, live from day two of the Farm Progress Show, we spend time with BASF. In Segment One we talk with Brady Spangenberg, head of marketing, crop protection and Bryan Perry, head of seeds and traits for BASF. In Segment Two, Tractor Zoom Director of Insights Andy Campbell stops by to talk about the equipment market and the latest with tractors. In Segment Three, BASF agronomist Jeff Mueller and tech rep Nate Quam join us for a conversation. Then in Segment Four, we discuss fungicides and herbicides with Josh Putman, technical marketing manager, fungicides and herbicides for BASF.

On Monday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the market action to start the week and get analysis from Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the heat and humidity impacting much of the western Corn Belt and plains along with severe weather potential early this week with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we hear the latest on the South Dakota Supreme Court decision in the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline case and more with DTN Environmental Editor Todd Neeley. Then we have a final look at the Farm Progress Show and news headlines in Segment Four.  

On Friday’s AOA, we start the show with an update on the Canadian government effectively moving to end the rail strike and we hear from the newly crowned 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way, Rachel Visser, in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we learn about a new partnership between Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) and Dairy Distillery as they seek to turn milk permeate into low carbon ethanol. MMPA President & CEO Joe Diglio and Dairy Distillery Founder & CEO Omid McDonald join us for that conversation. In Segment Three, we discuss the risks of being underinsured and overinsured in the food and agribusiness industry with Cole Hubka, managing partner at the Insurance Office of America. Then in Segment Four, we listen to a conversation from earlier this week with Mike McCranie, board member of Northern Soy Marketing from South Dakota, as he attended SoyConnext in San Francisco which was hosted by the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC).  

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the grain and livestock markets with Jacob Burks from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we have a wide-ranging conversation including thoughts on the impact of the Canadian rail strike, the latest Farm Bill prospects, what's on the minds of folks in rural America and more with South Dakota Congressman, Dusty Johnson. Next up in Segment Three, we recap the American Coalition for Ethanol conference last week in Omaha and talk with ACE Chief Marketing Officer, Ron Lamberty. Then in Segment Four, we get an update on the Canadian rail strike taking effect as of Thursday morning with the host of Real Ag Radio, Shaun Haney.

Kealan Griffin, lead sorghum trader with CHS, provides an update on the 2024 U.S. sorghum crop and discusses demand from China, the world’s dominant buyer.

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at what is happening in the cattle market right now, a look at the hog market and more with Dennis Smith from Archer Financial Services. In Segment Two, we recap last week's DTN Digital Yield Tour as we talk with DTN/Progressive Farmer Farm Business Editor Katie Dehlinger. Next up in Segment Three, we learn about potential dairy trade issues between the U.S. and Colombia, the latest on FMMO updates and we talk about GI common names with Jaime Castaneda, Executive Vice President, Policy Development & Strategy for the National Milk Producers Association. Then in Segment Four, we learn about a new Land Use Change Initiative funded by the United Soybean Board with USB Director of Sustainable Supply, Jack Cornell.  

On Tuesday’s AOA, we start the show with a look at news headlines including the latest on a potential Canadian rail strike and what the National Grain and Feed Association is saying about the impact it could have on North American agriculture. In Segment Two, we talk with Dr. C.D. Cruz from Purdue University about new tar spot research that his team has been working on.  You can view their findings online here:  https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PDIS-02-20-0449-FE?_ga=2.29840631.971845228.1723050317-996601114.1723049325 In Segment Three, we have a conversation about sustainable aviation fuel and get perspective from the airline industry. Kevin Welsh, Vice President, Environmental Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer for Airlines for America (a member organization of Americans for Clean Aviation Fuels) joins the show. Then in Segment Four, we are joined by RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger to discuss some new funding for groups to provide education and outreach to producers about risk management op

On Monday's AOA, we start the show with a look at what's shaping up in the corn, soybean and wheat markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get a look at the weather situation across the U.S. and more with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Then in Segment Three, we talk about California's updated Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) proposed cap on soy and canola oil, EPA auditing China's used cooking oil imports and more with Jacqui Fatka, Lead Analyst, Farm Supply and Biofuels at CoBank. Then we look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.  

On Friday's AOA, grain prices continue to show pullback into the weekend. DuWayne Bosse with Bolt Marketing joins us to share some advice on managing your risk in this price environment. In Segment Two, we take a look at June meat export numbers and have a conversation with U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Dan Halstrom. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss the overall ag economy picture with Barry Benson, VP of Agribusiness Banking at FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha). Learn more at https://www.fnbo.com. Then in Segment Four, we look at news headlines including Farm Bill updates from a Senate Ag Field Hearing held this week in North Dakota by Senator John Hoeven (R-ND).

Thursday on AOA, we start the show with analysis of this week's various economic data points from the U.S. and China, export sales and avoiding doom and gloom thinking in this market environment with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we get another preview for the Farm Progress Show coming up August 27th-29th in Boone, IA with Farm Progress National Events Manager, Matt Jungmann. In Segment Three, we get details on the changes to FSA loan programs announced this week with FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. Finally, we take a look at a slew of ag news headlines in Segment Four.  

On Wednesday's AOA, we discussed the grain and livestock markets in Segment One with John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing. In Segment Two, we talk with Swine Health Information Center Associate Director Lisa Becton, DVM, MS, DACVPM about some of their latest research and a global update on various swine diseases. Next up in Segment Three, we go over the latest results of the monthly Meat Demand Monitor, a special report titled "Who's Buying Big in Beef?" and more with Dr. Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. (View the reports and more online at https://www.agmanager.info) We then wrap up in Segment Four with a crop update from west central Minnesota with Syngenta agronomist Jason Snell.  

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with a recap of the Professional Ag Marketing Midwest Crop Tour last week with Mike Minor. He shares his thoughts on crop prospects and if USDA's latest estimate for record corn and soybean yields could be reality. In Segment Two, we discuss the depressed grain prices and the impact it is having on the fertilizer markets along with world issues to watch with StoneX VP of Fertilizer, Josh Linville. Next up in Segment Three, we take a look at the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer results with Dr. Jim Mintert from Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture. Finally, we talk with American Clean Power Association CEO Jason Grumet about the association and Power Up Iowa Day at the Iowa State Fair on Tuesday.  

The 2024 soybean harvest is just around the corner. Jason Marthaler, oilseeds product line lead with CHS, discusses factors driving U.S. soy oil and meal demand and the expected increase in soy crush.

On Monday's AOA, we start the show discussing the grain market blues and the latest CFTC report with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, how long will the cool temperatures and rain stick around for much of the Corn Belt? DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins us with the weather details. In Segment Three, we learn more about PepsiCo Foods North America's new Planting Pathways Initiative with Margaret Henry, VP, Sustainable & Regenerative Agriculture at PepsiCo. Finally we wrap up in Segment Four with ag news headlines including comments about the Deere and Company layoffs from Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen and more.  

On Friday’s AOA, we start the show with a look at ag news headlines including USDA’s updates to farm loan programs, EPA investigating used cooking oil imports and more. Then for the remainder of the show it’s our August Farmer Rancher Roundtable conversation. This month, we talk with Kansas farmer Chad Epler and Mississippi farmer Matt Poe. We discuss a wide range of topics including the ag economy, commodity prices, lack of a Farm Bill, industry layoffs, sustainable aviation fuel and much more.  

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) highlighting the newest soy crush plant opening in North Dakota and we talk about Farm Bill prospects amid the current political climate. In Segment Two, we take a look at the bearish market picture, prospects for a big corn crop and discuss whether a cattle market top is in or not with Matt Bennett from AgMarket.net. In Segment Three, we talk about pest management around your home with Dr. Jim Fredericks, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). We wrap the show in Segment Four with ag news headlines.

Tyler Kelly, a propane commodity trading expert with CHS, provides contracting strategies and a supply-and-demand outlook.

For the August episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we learn more about Farmers for Free Trade and their partnership with NCGA as FFT President and Corn Board Member, Bob Hemasath from Iowa, joins the show. Learn more at https://www.ncga.com or https://www.farmersforfreetrade.com!