Agriculture of America

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with Meatingplace Editor-in-Chief Tom Johnston, who shares some insight into any impacts on global meat trade due to the Middle East conflict and more. In Segment Two, we talk with Brian Jennings from the American Coalition for Ethanol about E15, RVOs and ethanol issues at large. In Segment Three, we sit down for a conversation with Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode to discuss the 10th annual Feeding the Economy report and much more. Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a broad look at the forces driving the markets right now with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we discuss the voluntary "Product of USA" labeling campaign and get an update on New World Screwworm prevention with Justin Tupper, President of the U.S. Cattlemen's Association. In Segment Three, we discuss 45Z, year-round E15, USDA realignment and the Farm Bill with Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA). We close the show in Segment Four and discuss the evolution of crop health and nutrition with Enko CEO Tony Klemm.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a conversation with Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) followed by some commentary from Jesse about RVOs, Product of the USA labeling and more. Then in Segment Three, we sit down to chat with National Grain and Feed Association President and CEO Mike Seyfert followed by a rundown of ag news headlines to close the show in Segment Four.

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a recap of the January 2026 meat export numbers and have a conversation with U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom. In Segment Two, we catch up with Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing while he celebrates National Ag Day at the state capitol in St Paul and we discuss various national and state ag issues for MFBF. Then we close the show learning more about a new report from ADM revealing consumer perceptions and understanding of regenerative agriculture and how awareness, motivation and messaging are motivating a new era of purpose-driven purchasing. Paula Labine, Sustainability Marketing Director at ADM, joins us to discuss and share details from the report. You can read more about the report online at https://www.adm.com/en-us/news/adm-stories/from-awareness-to-action-understanding-consumer-perceptions-of-regenerative-agriculture/

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we open the show looking at more headline risk volatility impacting the markets across the board with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two we discuss the record heat over the weekend, the precipitation outlook for the week ahead and the prospects of a "Godzilla" El Nino this year with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Then in Segments Three and Four, we talk with Agricultural Retailers Association SVP of Public Policy & Counsel Richard Gupton. We focus on ARA policy priorities on Capitol Hill in Segment Three and then we learn more about the Growing Matters coalition and the  2026 BeSure! campaign. The annual campaign emphasizes the importance of label literacy among growers and applicators to help minimize potential wildlife exposure and ensure the safe use, handling, storage and disposal of neonicotinoid products.