Agriculture of America

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with former USDA Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns (who is currently the Chairman of Agriculture for Alliant Group) to discuss a key R&D tax credit that farmers and ranchers need to know about for their operation. In Segment Two, we are joined by David Fialkov, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs for NATSO, NACS and SIGMA, who discusses the fuel retailers' stance on 45Z and year round E-15. In Segment Three, USDA APHIS Acting U.S. Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Alan Huddleston joins the show to discuss issues with HPAI in the U.S. and steps producers can take to improve their biosecurity and more. We close the show in Segment Four as Farm and Ranch Media/American Ag Network's Susan Littlefield joins us with an update on the Nebraska wildfires.

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show by discussing the markets with Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth from Van Ahn & Company in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we learn more about Ambrook and how they can help you manage your books and your operation as Haley Potter joins us for a conversation. In Segment Three, we talk with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) about fertilizer prices, E-15 and the Farm Bill. We close the show as Jesse shares thoughts on the life and legacy of farm broadcasting legend Orion Samuelson, who has passed away at 91.

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show by looking at weekend headlines influencing the markets and talk with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we recap the massive weather system that impacted the country over the weekend and to start this week with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the pulse industry and talk with USA Pulses CEO and Washington farmer Tim McGreevey. Then we close the show and get an update about the recent Senate hearing on domestic production and more with Matt Perdue, President of North Dakota Farmers Union.

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show hearing a conversation with Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) regarding the Buying American Cotton Act along with perspective on Farm Bill prospects in the Senate and more. In Segment Two, we discuss the overall outlook for the farm economy with Barry Benson, VP of Agribusiness Banking with FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha). In Segment Three, we have a wide ranging conversation with R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard followed by a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we are spending time at the StoneX Ag & Dairy Market Outlook in Nashville, TN. In Segment One, we discuss interest rates and the broader macroeconomy with Josh Carrington, VP of Interest Rate Hedging at StoneX. In Segment Two, StoneX Senior Fertilizer Analyst Mike Castle joins us with an update on fertilizer prices heading into spring. In Segment Three, we take a broad look at the commodity markets amid global geopolitical issues with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX. Then we close the show with a look at the global wheat market picture with Mike O'Dea from StoneX.