Agriculture of America

On this weekend's episode of AOA, we talk first about the Farmers and Ranchers Relief Act, introduced by Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis, and how it would clarify the Clean Water Act's exemption for routine farming, ranching and forestry activities. John Nagle, Federal Policy Manager for Pacific Legal Foundation joins us to discuss. In Segments Two and Three, we have a sit down conversation with Pivot Bio CEO Chris Abbott who talks about the current state of global fertilizer prices and we learn more about Pivot Pathways: A Generation Grant program designed to help Pivot Bio team members and customers invest in the future of their families, communities and agriculture. Then in Segment Four, we discuss white mold in soybeans and talk with BASF Product Manager Erick Garcia.

On Thursday's AOA, presented by Nutrien Ag Solutions, we begin the show with analysis and market perspective from Jacob Burks with AgMarket.net followed by a conversation about a provision in the Senate farm bill that strengthens the ability of farmers and ranchers to conserve wildlife habitat while maintaining economically viable working lands. Shaleas Harrison, Western Policy Manager, Western Landowners Alliance, joins us for that conversation.
 
In Segment Three, we hear from EPA Region 8 Administrator Cyrus Western who joins the show again for an update on the agency work to reform and revise regulations surrounding Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and more. Then we close the show in Segment Four and discuss making seed decisions for 2027 with Nate Miller, Lead, North America Seed for Nutrien Ag Solutions.

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Nutrien Ag Solutions, we begin the show with a look at the markets in Segment One with Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth from Van Ahn & Company. In Segment Two, we discuss current farmland values and the generational transfer of land with Paul Schadegg, President of Farmers National Company. Then we close the show with Rural Minds Founder and Chairman Jeff Winton, who joins us to discuss rural mental health challenges and resources available for people in need across rural America. Learn more at https://www.ruralminds.org.

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Nutrien Ag Solutions, we begin the show talking market action, crop conditions and more with Garrett Toay from AgTraderTalk. In Segment Two, we get an update on the Senate farm bill process and more with Senator John Hoeven (R-ND). In Segment Three, we hear about CoBank's latest report on elevated fertilizer prices and talk input costs with Jacqui Fatka, Farm Supply and Biofuels Lead Economist at CoBank. Then we close the show with Dan Tekiela, regional technical services management for Envu, who discusses wildfires in the PNW and effective management of rangeland to try and prevent wildfires.