Adams on Agriculture

On Friday's AOA, we spent some time at the R-CALF USA Convention in Deadwood, SD this week. We hear from South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden to start the show and discuss his recent trade mission to Israel, the Governors Ag Summit that happened this week in South Dakota and touched on the issue of eminent domain and property rights. In Segment Two, we sit down for a conversation with Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) followed by a conversation with Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) in Segment Three. Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.  

Thursday on AOA, we start the show with a recap of Wednesday's market action and price perspective as the markets are closed for Juneteenth with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. Then, we get an update on the response to New World Screwworm by USDA as Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at National Cattlemen's Beef Association, joins the show. In Segment Three, we get a crop update and discuss issues important to the National Corn Growers Association with newly elected NCGA First Vice President Matt Frostic from Michigan. Then we close the show talking SNAP, Medicaid and more with Vince Hall, Chief Government Relations Officer, Feeding America.  

Today on AOA, we start the show having a conversation about National Safety Month and making sure folks are safe on the farm, ranch and around the agribusiness with Laramie Sandquist, Risk Management leader for Nationwide Agribusiness. In Segment Two, the Corn Sprint is on and we talk about managing crop nutrition this growing season with Roland Leatherwood, crop nutrition lead, at The Mosaic Company. Next in Segment Three, we discuss sustainability in the beef/cattle industry and learn about Albers Craft Meats in Nebraska with founder Blake Albers. Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines.  

Tuesday on AOA, we start the show with market analysis and perspective from Garrett Toay with AgTraderTalk before we take a look at news headlines from Capitol Hill and more with DTN Policy Editor, Chris Clayton. In Segment Three, it's a conversation with Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing followed by the latest ag news headlines in Segment Four.  

Monday on AOA, we start the show with a check of the markets as Chip Nellinger with Blue Reef Agri-Marketing joins us in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we take a look at the weather with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the EPA RVO news from last week, year-round E-15 and the issue of carbon capture pipelines and eminent domain in Iowa with Monte Shaw, Executive Director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. Then in Segment Four, we preview this week's R-CALF USA National Convention in Deadwood, SD with Dave Hyde, President of R-CALF USA.

Friday on AOA, we start the show discussing the Israel/Iran conflict, RVOs, June WASDE and more in the markets with David Brock from The Brock Report. In Segment Two, we hear from Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Executive Director Tadd Nicholson who discusses the MAHA report, new trade agreements for his state and planting progress. In Segment Three, what is the summer outlook for the ag equipment marketplace? Andy Campbell, Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom joins us to breakdown the trends and forecasts. Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.

Today on AOA, we start the show with thoughts on a big swing in soybean basis reported this week and talk markets with Matt Bennett from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we learn about a provision in the One Big, Beautiful Bill that could be harmful to the tobacco industry with Ray Starling, general counsel of the NC Chamber and president of the NC Chamber Legal Institute. In Segment Three, we learn about Heaven Hill Distillery launching Family Farms First, an initiative dedicated to supporting family-owned farms, in partnership with nonprofit organization Farm Rescue. We hear from Max Shapira, Executive Chairman of Heaven Hill Brands and Terry Johnston, Manager of Industry Engagement at Farm Rescue. Then we close the show with a look at news headlines in Segment Four.

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at grains, cotton, dairy and cattle markets with Shawn Hackett from Hackett Financial Advisors. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with Congressman Tracey Mann (R-KS). In Segment Three, we look at the global picture for grains and oilseeds as we move into summer with Steve Nicholson, Global Sector Strategist for Grains and Oilseeds with Rabobank. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a planting update and talk of what it means to be a Dad on the farm with Brent Renner, fourth-generation farmer and United Soybean Board director from Klemme, IA.

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with a check of the cattle market and more with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale. In Segment Two, we get an update on the latest Ag Economy Barometer from Michael Langemeier, Director of the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture. In Segment Three, it's a conversation with Kentucky's Commissioner of Agriculture, Jonathan Shell. Then we close the show with news headlines in Segment Four.

On Monday's AOA, Jesse Allen is back in the host chair and starts the show with a look at the markets as Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart, joins in Segment One. In Segment Two, we look at severe weather potential, drought concerns and much more with Teresa Wells, DTN Weather Risk Communicator. In Segment Three, we take a look at the latest results for the Meat Demand Monitor with Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. (View the latest and historical results of the MDM here: https://agmanager.info/livestock-meat/meat-demand/monthly-meat-demand-monitor-survey-data) Then we wrap up in Segment Four with a look at ag news headlines.

Friday, June 6th (Mike Adams Filling In) 1) Don Roose, US Commodities,  2) Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, NCBA,  3) Dan Halstrom, USMEF,  4) Tom Brand, Author of the book "Welts on Your Butt a Calf Could Suck: Reflections on Faith,               Family, and a Farm Kid's Life"

Thursday, June 5th (Mike Adams Filling In) 1) Mike Zuzolo,  2) Matt Jungmann, Farm Progress Show/Husker Harvest,  3) Chuck Conner, NCFC,  4) Stephanie Porter, Illinois Soybean Association, 

Wednesday, June 4th (Mike Adams Filling In) 1) Michael Dykes, IDFA,  2) Daren Coppock, Ag Retailers Association, 3) Arlan Suderman, StoneX,  4) Susan Littlefield, Farm and Ranch Media/American Ag Network (LIVE at World Pork Expo), 

Tuesday, June 3rd (Mike Adams Filling In) 1) Matt Bennett, AgMarket,  2) Donnell Rehagen, Clean Fuels,  3) Senator Chuck Grassley,  4) Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau, 

Monday, June 2nd (Mike Adams Filling In) 1) Darin Newsom,  2) John Baranick, DTN Meteorologist,   3) Geoff Cooper, RFA,  4) Jerry Hagstrom,  

Friday on AOA, we learn about a new nutrition brief from America First Policy Institute calling for reforms to federal nutrition programs as Tate Bennett, Director of Rural Policy at AFPI joins the show. In Segment Two, we discuss the state of the swine industry and economic challenges with Chris Ford, VP of Corporate Swine Lending with Farm Credit Services of America. In Segment Three, we get an update from Capitol Hill as we talk reconciliation, Farm Bill, MAHA report and much more with Randy Russell from The Russell Group. Then we close in Segment Four with some news headlines and an update on H5N1 response with Drs. Marisa Rotolo and Heather Fowler from the National Pork Board.

Thursday on AOA, we start the show with a check of the markets as we near the end of the month with Cory Bratland from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we discuss the MAHA Commission report along with the latest debate around crop protection tools with Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, Executive Director for the Modern Ag Alliance. In Segment Three, we have a conversation about farm succession planning with Mike Downey, Succession Planning Lead with UnCommon Farms. Then we look at news headlines in Segment Four including a conversation about Mental Health in Ag Day on May 29th.

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show discussing the MAHA Commission report along with thoughts on reconciliation and the sorghum yield contest with Amy France, Chairwoman of the National Sorghum Producers. In Segment Two, we get an update on various swine disease threats in the U.S. and around the world with Lisa Becton, Associate Director for the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC). In Segment Three, we talk about market action this week in grains and livestock with Ted Seifried, VP and Chief Market Strategist of Zaner Ag Hedge. Then we wrap the show with news headlines including an update on false reports of New World Screwworm in Missouri.

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with a rundown of the weather forecast for the end of May with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Two, we catch up on news and policy issues with Joshua Baethge, Policy Editor for Farm Progress. In Segment Three, we talk with House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glen "GT" Thompson (R-PA) about the One Big, Beautiful Bill and the ag provisions in the House passed reconciliation. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a look at the latest news headlines.

Monday on AOA, we start this Memorial Day program with a look at ag news headlines before we discuss the Growing Matters BeSure! Campaign in its seventh year with Alexandra Dunn, President and CEO of CropLife America in Segment Two. Then in Segment Three, we discuss regenerative agriculture and some of the technology driving it with Dan Ryan, CEO of CIBO Technologies. Finally in Segment Four, we listen back to part of our recent conversation with author and former farm broadcaster Tom Brand about his first book, Welts On Your Butt A Calf Could Suck.  

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with thoughts on weather premium in the markets and perspective on price action ahead of the holiday weekend with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing. In Segment Two, we have a conversation about the dairy industry, the reconciliation process and more with Paul Bleiberg, Executive Vice President, Government Relations at the National Milk Producers Federation. In Segment Three, we have a conversation about reconciliation moving to the Senate, the Farm Bill, mental health awareness in agriculture and much more with Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS). Then we close the show with an update and comments on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission report released on Thursday with Caleb Ragland, President of the American Soybean Association.  

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a check of the markets as Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics joins us in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we discuss some of the latest news and rumors surrounding 45Z, RVOs, SREs and get some thoughts on farmland values with Jacqui Fatka, Lead Economist for Farm Supply and Biofuels with CoBank. In Segment Three, we discuss House passage of their reconciliation bill and get thoughts from Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD). Then in Segment Four, we wrap the show with more updates on reconciliation and other ag news headlines.

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with comments on the upcoming MAHA Commission report and concern that it could be negative towards agriculture as Caleb Ragland, President of the American Soybean Association, joins us for a conversation. In Segment Two, we talk seasonality and trends in the grain and livestock markets with Naomi Blohm, Senior Market Advisor with Total Farm Marketing. In Segment Three, we talk ethanol news and issues with Brian Jennings, CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a recap of Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins visit to Nebraska this week with Farm and Ranch Media's Susan Littlefield.

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the latest fertilizer price action and trends with Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer at StoneX. In Segment Two, we learn about the new book Welts on Your Butt a Calf Could Suck: Reflections on Faith, Family, and a Farm Kid's Life, written by friend of the show Tom Brand. You can buy the book now at RichardsonPress.com and Amazon.   In Segment Three, we cover a number of issues including the latest on legal challenges surrounding Roundup, this week's expected MAHA commission report, CO2 pipeline news and more with DTN Environmental Editor, Todd Neeley. Then we wrap the show in Segment Four with a recap of last week's Kansas wheat tour with Dave Green from the Wheat Quality Council.

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at potential impacts of Moody's downgrade of the U.S. sovereign debt rating as well as fund action in the commodity markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the weekend severe weather, needed rainfall in dry areas and more with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we talk about agricultural credit conditions in the Ninth District with Joe Mahon, Regional Outreach Director with the Minneapolis Federal Reserve. Then we close with ag news headlines including more reconciliation bill news from the House and a report on the recent Common Ground Summit held in Denver, CO.

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with ag news headlines followed by a conversation in Segment Two with Texas Agriculture Commissioner, Sid Miller. Then in Segment Three, we dissect what is happening in the cattle markets with Dr. Derrell Peel from Oklahoma State University. We close the show in Segment Four as Farm and Ranch Media's Susan Littlefield shares with us her conversation with Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) during the NAFB Washington Watch event earlier this month.

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at markets as Jacob Burks from AgMarket.net joins us in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we discuss the reconciliation process in the House this week with National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President and CEO Chuck Conner. In Segment Three, we discuss legislation impacting water infrastructure in the state of Texas and have a conversation with Amy Hardberger, George W. McCleskey Professor of Water Law; Director of the Center for Water Law and Policy at Texas Tech University. Then we close the show with more recap of this week's markup in the House Agriculture Committee and the fight over SNAP between Republicans and Democrats.

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a check of the markets as Garrett Toay from AgTraderTalk joins us for analysis. In Segment Two, we discuss the ongoing reconciliation process in the House along with comments on the US/UK trade deal and more with Tate Bennett, Director of Rural Policy with the America First Policy Institute. In Segment Three, we discuss land value trends, the impact of wind and solar development on farmland and more with Randy Dickhut from Agricultural Economic Insights. Then we close the show with a look at the newly released Sustaining Rural Hospital Access report from the Bipartisan Policy Center. Emma Sheffert, Policy Analyst with BPC, joins us for a conversation.

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with an update on the reconciliation process and more with Jerry Hagstrom from The Hagstrom Report. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest price action in the beef industry, consumer demand and more with Lance Zimmermann, Senior Analyst-Animal Protein with Rabobank. In Segment Three, we get an update on the tax bill process and talk about the US/UK trade deal with Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Then we close the show with a look at markets as Joe Kooima from Kooima, Kooima, Varilek joins us for analysis and perspective in Segment Four.

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at market reaction to the US/China tariff news and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the weather forecast for this week with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we talk about the US/China deal announcement along with the US/UK trade framework and run through the March meat export data with US Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom. Then, we discuss the closure of the southern border due to the advance northward of New World Screwworm with Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at ag news headlines as DTN Ag Policy Editor Chris Clayton joins the show. In Segment Two, we get a spring planting and agronomy update from the Eastern Corn Belt with Luke Schulte, Field Agronomist with Beck's Hybrids based in Ohio. In Segment Three, we discuss the role of AI technology at the dealership and how it impacts on-farm service with Stacy Anthony and Daniel Stansbury from AgRevolution. Then we close the show in Segment Four with analysis of this week's cattle market action and grain trade with Scott Varilek from Kooima, Kooima, Varilek.

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets, potential impacts of trade deals, spread action in corn and more with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we get an update on the latest Ag Economy Barometer with Dr. Jim Mintert, Professor Emeritus with Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture. In Segment Three, we discuss National Farmers Union's Week of Action with their VP of Advocacy, Mike Stranz. Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines from Capitol Hill in Segment Four.

On the May episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we discuss the importance of trade and tariffs on crop inputs and more with JR Roesner, NCGA Corn Board member from Indiana and Board Liaison to the Trade, Transportation, and Animal Ag Action Team. 

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with an update from the NAFB Washington Watch event going on this week in our nation's capital with Farm and Ranch Media's Susan Littlefield. In Segment Two, it is the May episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. We discuss the importance of trade and tariffs on crop inputs and more with JR Roesner, NCGA Corn Board member from Indian and Board Liaison to the Trade, Transportation, and Animal Ag Action Team. In Segment Three, we discuss the use of effective probiotics and enzymes in our livestock with Dr. Steve Lerner, Senior Scientific Business Advisor, North America, Novonesis. Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at this red-hot cattle market with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale. In Segment Two, we look at a new economic impact report commissioned by Clean Fuels Alliance America and get an update on 2026 RVO's with Kate Shenk, Director of Regulatory Affairs for Clean Fuels. In Segment Three, we get an update on the latest trends in the Meat Demand Monitor for April with Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. (Find the report here: https://agmanager.info/livestock-meat/meat-demand/monthly-meat-demand-monitor-survey-data) Then, we close the show discussing spring pests and Tick Awareness Week with Dr. Jim Fredericks from the National Pest Management Association.

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a check of the early week market trade action with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst with Barchart. In Segment Two, we get a rundown of the weather for the first full week of May as planting rolls along with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the Make America Healthy Again movement and get perspective from Bill Wirtz, Senior Policy Analyst at the Consumer Choice Center. Then we close the show with news headlines in Segment Four.

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with market perspective to end the week with Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth with Van Ahn & Company. In Segment Two, we talk hay and forage equipment sales outlooks along with row crop tractor and combine trends as Andy Campbell, Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom joins the show. In Segment Three, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor joins us with an update on E-15 and other biofuels related news. Then we close the show in Segment Four by learning more about HLRBO (Hunting Land Rentals By Owner) that is a website working to connect hunters with farm and ranch land owners for potential hunting ground leases and more.

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at markets to start the month of May with Tyler Schau from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we talk about nutrient use efficiency with Keith Byerly, Commercial Sustainability Lead for The Mosaic Company. Next up in Segment Three, we talk about the state of rural broadband, where things stand and efforts to expand access and data centers in rural America. Jeff Johnston, lead digital infrastructure economist in CoBank's Knowledge Exchange research division, joins us for a conversation. Then we close the show in Segment Four discussing the growth of SoyFoam use with Alan Snipes, Managing Partner at Cross Plains Solutions and John Hejl, farmer and volunteer firefighter from North Dakota.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a discussion about navigating some of the challenges currently faced by dairy producers with Corey Geiger from CoBank. In Segment Two, we discuss the issues surrounding the U.S.'s intent to terminate the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement. Robert Guenther, Executive Vice President of the Florida Tomato Exchange, joins us to discuss. In Segment Three, we get an agronomic update as we work through spring planting with BASF agronomist Jeff Mueller. Then we take a look at ag news headlines to close the show in Segment Four.

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a check of the markets with Chip Nellinger from Blue Reef Agri-Marketing. In Segment Two, we get an update on the New World Screwworm issue with Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. In Segment Three, it's a conversation with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA). We follow that with an update on a recent trade mission to Southeast Asia in Segment Four with Ohio Corn Checkoff board member Nate Bair.  

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets and end of the month trade action with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the potential severe weather outbreak on Monday and look at the forecast for this week with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we catch up on the latest news surrounding WOTUS, CAFO regulations in the courts and more with DTN Environmental Editor Todd Neeley. Then we close the show with news headlines in Segment Four.

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show in Segment One discussing the role of soy in animal agriculture and more with Carla Schultz, United Soybean Board Communication & Education Committee Chair and Michigan Farmer. In Segment Two, we have a wide-ranging conversation with Doug Sombke, President of the South Dakota Farmers Union. In Segment Three, we take a deep dive into the markets as we near the end of April with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX. Then we close the show with ag news headlines including updates on China/US relations, Farm Bill prospects, new reports on off-farm income and more.

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at market action this week with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we discuss issues with rural postal service and more with Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins. In Segment Three, we discuss the fees on Chinese built ships and the impact on agriculture with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a look at ag news headlines.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with the latest ag news headlines with show host Jesse Allen. In Segment Two, we discuss a new brand campaign from the National Pork Board with Patrick Fleming, NPB vice president of demand development, and Morgan Wonderly, NPB Board Member and producer from California.In Segment Three, we learn about Pioneer's Winter Canola program and partnership with Bunge Chevron Ag Renewables LLC as Chad Berghoefer, Global Product Director, Biofuels, Corteva/Pioneer joins us to discuss. Then we close the show by hearing part of our conversation with Ketos CEO Meena Sankaran as we discuss how they help guide farmers on water management practices and much more. You can also find the full conversation at www.agricultureofamerica.com.

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment One. In Segment Two, we talk about the latest Midwest Dairy Annual Report with Mackenzie Felt-Lewis, Corporate Communications Manager for Midwest Dairy. Next up in Segment Three, could we see more space storms cause technology outages on the farm? Terry Griffin, precision agricultural economist from Kansas State University, joins us to discuss some of their latest research into last year's Gannon Space Storm and the economic impact on the farm. Then in Segment Four, we close the show discussing the importance of seed treatments with Nick Tinsley from BASF.  

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the volatility in outside markets to start the week and perspective on grain and livestock markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get a look at what is shaping up to be another active week of weather ahead with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we talk about hunger issues in rural America with Vince Hall, Chief Government Relations Officer, Feeding America. Then we close the show in Segment Four with news headlines including an update on how the sorghum industry is dealing with tariffs and more.

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we take a look at how the markets settled out the week ahead of the three day weekend with Chris Robinson from Robinson Ag Marketing. In Segment Two, we learn about America First Policy Institute's new Farmers First Agenda with Tate Bennett, Director of Rural Policy for AFPI. Then in Segment Three and Four, we learn about the new partnership between Top Dollar Angus and Legacy Beef Co-op with Nate Smith, GM at Top Dollar Angus and Chad Tentinger, Founder of Legacy Beef.  

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at what's moving in the markets as we close out a holiday shortened trading week with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we take a look at the weather and get some thoughts on an active pattern over the holiday and longer range forecast thoughts with Eric Snodgrass, Senior Science Fellow from Nutrien Ag Solutions. In Segment Three, we get an update on New World Screwworm issues, discuss trade/tariffs and potential ag labor challenges with Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a look at latest ag equipment sales numbers with Curt Blades, Senior Vice President at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with perspective on this week's market action with Don Roose from U.S. Commodities. In Segment Two, it's a conversation about tariffs, budget reconciliation and the Farm Bill with National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles. Next up in Segment Three, we recap the new CoBank Quarterly Report and catch-up on biofuels issues with Jacqui Fatka, Lead Analyst for Farm Supply and Biofuels with CoBank. Then we close the show with news headlines in Segment Four.

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show by having a conversation about tariffs and state issues with Iowa Farmers Union President Aaron Lehman. In Segment Two, we discuss uncertainty surrounding climate-smart commodity programs and the Farm Bill outlook with Jonathan Coppess, Gardner Associate Professor of Agricultural Policy, Dept. of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In Segment Three, we take a broad look at the markets including impacts of tariffs and more on global soybean flows with Susan Stroud from No Bull Ag. Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with thoughts on the markets getting back to trading weather instead of headlines with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get an update on a more active weather pattern ahead this week with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the potential of soybean aphid pressure in the Midwest this season and how to combat the pest with Ron Geis, Market Development Specialist with Corteva Agriscience. Then we close the show with news headlines including part of a special report from FARM's Corryn La Rue looking at the role of blockchain technology in agriculture.