Agriculture of America

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we take a look at the latest ag equipment sales numbers for North America with Curt Blades from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers followed by our bi-weekly conversation with USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce in Segment Two. Then we spend the remainder of the show listening to a conversation that Jesse Allen had earlier in the week regarding the continued cost price squeeze on farmers' bottom lines with Dr. Michael Deliberto from the LSU Ag Center.

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with a broad look at the markets to end the week as we watch US/China talks, new inflation data and more with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with Dr. John Newton, Vice President of Public Policy at the American Farm Bureau Federation about House passage of year-round E15 legislation, prospects for similar legislation in the Senate, the outlook for a Senate version of the Farm Bill and the continued focus on fertilizer and input prices from Capitol Hill. Then we close the show with Morgan Wullenweber, Growing Forward program manager with Farm Credit Mid-America, who shares perspective on the work she does with young and beginning farmers, including how they should be looking at their lender relationship during this current economic climate.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with thoughts on the reported plans for beef imports and more with Joe Maxwell, co-founder of Farm Action. In Segment Two, we get an update on pseudorabies in hog herds, other swine diseases globally and more with Lisa Becton, DVM, MS, DACVPM, Associate Director for the Swine Health Information Center. In Segment Three, we recap some of the surprises from the May WASDE Report this week and talk markets with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing. Then we close the show in Segment Four with Nutrien Senior Agronomist Alan Blaylock, who shares thoughts on what recent drought years mean for potassium availability in this year's crop.

During the 2026 Cattle Industry Convention, we had a discussion on the trade show floor with Southern California rancher Mike Williams to learn more about his operation and how he uses the Ambrook platform. He shares some insight into how Amrbook's products help him manage his operation, things he does on the ranch when it comes to stewardship and much more. Find more about Ambrook online at https://ambrook.com.