Agriculture of America

On AOA: Weekend Edition this weekend, we begin the show by sharing a conversation that FARM's Susan Littlefield had with Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation President Mark McHargue followed by a look into Bushel's new Lien Protection Program with Nathan Jorannstad, Fintech Product Manager for Bushel. Then we close the show with a look at the markets, ag economy and more with Chad Hart, Professor and Economist with Iowa State University Extension.

With drought and dry conditions affecting a large portion of the wheat crop this year, yields are down. Also, while holding grain in storage can provide valuable flexibility to sell at a higher price when the market is right, it can also mean your grain is at risk of costly insect infestations.

Implementing a proactive grain protection protocol that includes products like Gravista® Insecticide and Diacon® IGR from Central Life Sciences is the key to preserving grain quality and preventing costly insect infestations.
John Mays with Central Life Sciences joins us to discuss the best practices to protect our stored wheat. Learn more online at https://www.wheatprotection.com.

On Friday's AOA, powered by Nutrien Ag Solutions, we begin the show with Craig Meeker, Past Chair of the National Sorghum Producers in Segment One followed by an agronomic update from Minnesota with Jeff Strock, Professor with the University of Minnesota and the Southwest Research and Outreach Center. In Segment Three, we discuss the overall state of the ag economy and talk with CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin. We close the show in Segment Four with a recap of the recent Spring Wheat and Durum tour of North Dakota with Sean Finnie, Interim Director of the Wheat Quality Council.

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Nutrien Ag Solutions, we begin the show discussing the phased reopening of the southern border and New World Screwworm with Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. In Segment Two, we discuss the overall state of the farm economy with Ryan Loy from the University of Arkansas. In Segment Three, we learn more about the Washington state raspberry industry and discuss trade, exports and more with Gavin Willis, Executive Director of the Washington Red Raspberry Commission. Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.