Agriculture of America

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with an update on fertilizer prices and the Trump Administration's efforts to expand domestic production with StoneX VP of Fertilizer Josh Linville. In Segment Two, we hear from American Soybean Association CEO Steve Censky who joins us to clarify ASA's position on E15. In Segment Three, we talk with Joe Mahon, Regional Outreach Director for the Minneapolis Federal Reserve, who shares details of their first quarter survey on economic conditions for agriculture in the Ninth District. Then, in Segment Four, we close the show with a conversation between Susan Littlefield and Brad Kooima from KKV Trading about the market impacts of Cargill's worker lockout at its plant in Fort Morgan, CO this week.

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we kickoff the show with market analysis and perspective ahead of Memorial Day with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, as we celebrate Beef Month we sit down for a financial conversation for ranchers and talk with Marshall Hansen, senior vice president with FCSAmerica's corporate protein team. In Segment Three, we discuss cattle health during the hot summer months and talk Dr. Steve Lerner, Senior Scientific and Business Advisor at Novonesis. Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with Michael Amato from Amato Advisors. He shares details on their Farmer & Rancher Policy Sentiment Survey, fielded in April 2026, which shows farmers are feeling the pinch and don't feel heard by lawmakers. In Segment Two, we hear from Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing who shares details on state legislative wins and more. In Segment Three, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles joins the show with an update on the growing concern about Potato Wart on Prince Edward Island. We also discussed trade, the Farm Bill, aid for specialty crops and more. Then we close the show in Segment Four with ag news headlines.

On today's AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with market analysis and perspective from Brady Huck with EmpowerAg Trading followed by a conversation with The Fertilizer Institute's President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we discuss several issues, including fertilizer prices, year-round E15 legislation, trade and more with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA). Then in Segment Four, USDA's Risk Management Agency announced several updates to its livestock insurance programs including LRP, LGM and DRP. USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce joined us on Monday for an exclusive interview to discuss the changes.

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with market analysis and perspective as commodities see money flow based on headline news with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the severe weather outbreak over the weekend and more on the way for Monday with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Then we spend time on the rest of the show talking with ag policy analyst Al Tank who shares perspective on the US/China summit that now includes some agricultural trade details from the White House. We also discuss the changing world order, why BRICS should concern American agriculture and much more in our conversation.