Agriculture of America

On this episode of AOA: Weekend Edition, we begin the show learning more about this week's announcement of a phosphate fertilizer facility to be built in Louisiana in a joint venture between CHS and OCP North America. CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin joins us to discuss in Segment One. In Segment Two, we learn more about Mosaic Biosciences® introducing a new product, Renuvis Enzara™, to help growers with residue management. Kip Jacobs, Field Solution Agronomist with The Mosaic Company, joins us to tell us more. Then we close the show in Segments Three and Four by catching up with Renewable Energy Farmers of America Executive Director Jeff Risley. He walks us through some of their recent work, thoughts on renewable energy projects in rural America and much more.

On Friday's AOA, presented by Nutrien Ag Solutions, we start the show with American Soybean Association Vice President Dave Walton, who shares thoughts on the reports that small refinery exemptions for the 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) compliance year could far exceed previous government projections. In Segment Two, host Jesse Allen has some thoughts to share on beef imports and the issue of affordability. In Segment Three, we discuss how Minnesota Pork is connecting with consumers through nutrition and wellness as Pam Voelkel, director of events and promotions, Minnesota Pork Board and Rachel Stark, sports performance dietitian with Rachel Stark Nutrition, LLC join the show. We close in Segment Four as FARM's Susan Littlefield shares an ag policy conversation with Jordan Dux, Senior Director of National Affairs with the Nebraska Farm Bureau.

On Thrusday's AOA, presented by Nutrien Ag Solutions, we get analysis and perspective on this week's grain market rally and more with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we get an update on the flooding and severe weather that has impacted farmers and ranchers in Indiana with Eric Pfieffer, President and News Director for Hoosier Ag Today. In Segment Three, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles joins us to discuss a number of issues including potato wart on Prince Edward Island, U.S. and Canada trade relations, an anti-dumping dispute with British Columbia and more. Then we close the show with Carl Joern, Pioneer field agronomist from Northwest Indiana, who joins us to discuss crop progression and disease management as we near harvest season. Find more online as well at https://www.pioneer.com.

On Wednesday's AOA, presented by Nutrien Ag Solutions, we begin the show with an update on dairy issues between the U.S. and Canada as Shawna Morris, Executive Vice President, Trade Policy & Global Affairs at National Milk Producers Federation, joins the show. In Segment Two, we discuss the correlation between rising diesel fuel costs and corn futures, and we talk about the macro economy with Mike Castle, Senior Commodities Economist at StoneX. In Segment Three, we discuss late season insect pressures, scouting and more with Erin Hodgson, professor and extension entomologist at Iowa State University. Then we close the show with news headlines in Segment Four.

Tuesday on AOA, presented by Nutrien Ag Solutions, we start the show talking about the markets and get analysis from Chip Nellinger with Blue Reef Agri-Marekting in Segment One. Then in Segment Two, we discuss the UP/NS rail merger, harvest safety week and more with Mike Seyfert from the National Grain and Feed Association. In Segment Three, we hear a conversation Jesse had with Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) regarding President Trump's beef import plan, the RANCH Act and more. Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.