Agriculture of America

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) who discusses her Biobased Materials Investment and Production Act along with updates on aid for sugarbeet producers, the prospect of more farmer aid and more in Segment One. In Segment Two, we discuss recent EPA guidance on diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and highlight an upcoming industry webinar to discuss the recent changes with Engine Technology Forum Executive Director Allen Schaeffer. After the bottom of the hour, we talk with House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) who shares an update on the Farm Bill in the House. Then we close the show looking at the latest ag equipment sales numbers with Curt Blades from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with analysis on the grain and livestock markets with Don Roose from U.S. Commodities followed by a look at this week's weather forecast with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we get an update on the global fertilizer situation with StoneX VP of Fertilizer Josh Linville. We close the show in Segment Four with a look at the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Baometer with Michael Langemeier, Director of Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture.

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we discuss USDA data, markets, the ag economy and so much more. For the first part of the show, we talk with Dr. Seth Meyer, Director of the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri. As a former Chief Economist at the USDA, we get his perspective on recent concerns about USDA data response and also discuss the broader picture in the 2026 ag economy amid war, geopolitics, input costs and more. Then in the second half of the show, we talk with Zaner Ag Hedge Chief Market Analyst Karen Braun who discusses some of the recent market moves following USDA reports, geopolitical headlines and more. We get her take on how weather could start to play a bigger role in the markets and how funds are positioned in the grain complex right now.

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with market analysis and perspective from Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we continue our celebration of 100 Years of Pioneer as we look at key agronomy innovations over the past century with Pioneer Agronomy Manager Mark Jeschke. In Segment Three, we discuss the latest results of the monthly Meat Demand Monitor with Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. We close in Segment Four and learn about some new tax legislation that could benefit and help grow the American ag bioeconomy as Plant Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck joins us for a conversation.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with Kansas State University economist Gregg Ibendahl who discusses the rising costs affecting farmers as we enter spring planting season. In Segment Two, we have a wide-ranging conversation with Mark Meckler (President of Convention of States) about farmer aid and policy issues impacting rural America. In Segment Three, we sit down with PMI Foods President and Founder Darin Parker to discuss the impact on global meat trade due to the war with Iran. Then we close the show and hear part of a recent conversation about the impact on global fertilizer flows due to the war with Itafos CEO David Delaney. You can watch that full conversation with David here: https://youtu.be/g-vnw4FERGs