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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 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.

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.

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.

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show by having a conversation with Congressman Zach Nunn (R-IA). In Segment Two, we discuss reconciliation, Farm Bill hopes, tariffs and ag labor with Randy Russell from The Russell Group. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. 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 look at market action following President Trump's tariff pause with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we discuss the growing biologicals market and get thoughts from Leah Anderson, Senior Vice President of Land O'Lakes, Inc. and President of its crop inputs and insights business, WinField United. Next up in Segment Three, Tractor Zoom Director of Insights Andy Campbell joins us to discuss new data looking at how tariffs could impact equipment sales. We also take a look at what's moving in the spring tractor market. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a look at the latest ag news headlines.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment One. In Segment Two, we discuss year-round E-15, recent issues and testimony surrounding 2,4-D herbicide availability and tariffs with Kenneth Hartman Jr, President of the National Corn Growers Association. In Segment Three, we talk tariffs and get perspective from R-Calf USA CEO Bill Bullard. Then we close the show with a look at February's meat export data and get an update on a trade mission to Africa with U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Dan Halstrom.

  Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at a bit of a "Turnaround Tuesday" in the markets with Garrett Toay from AgTraderTalk. In Segment Two, we look at the March 2025 Meat Demand Monitor results and a new special report on financial sentiment impacting meat consumption and more with Dr. Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. (Find the data online at https://www.agmanager.info)   In Segment Three, we discuss tariffs and geopolitics with author and geopolitical strategist Dr. John Hulsman. (Find his latest commentary on Substack: https://substack.com/@johnhulsman) Then we close the show in Segment Four with host Jesse Allen sharing some thoughts and perspective on tariffs and the recent market volatility and turmoil.

On Friday's AOA, we start the show with a look at continued market fallout from tariffs and more with Shawn Hackett from Hackett Financial Advisors. In Segment Two, we recap the latest results of the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer with Michael Langemeier, Director of Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland from Kentucky about tariffs, the use of 2,4-D herbicides being looked at by the International Trade Commission and more. Then in Segment Four, we hear from Michigan farmer John Burk who has been affected by some of the funding freezes of IRA conservation funding and get his thoughts on why programs like this are important for conservation purposes.

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show with a look at market reaction to tariffs and more with Jacob Burks from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we discuss energy market reaction to tariffs and some of the latest Trump Administration deregulation with David Holt, President of Consumer Energy Alliance. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss a wide range of state and national ag issues with Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing. Then we close the show in Segment Four by welcoming the newest member of the Farm and Ranch Media team Susan Littlefield to the show for a conversation on headlines and more.

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at markets as David Brock from The Brock Report joins the show. In Segment Two, we discuss forthcoming tariffs from the Trump Administration, ECAP funds and more with Josh Baethge, Policy Editor for Farm Progress. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss the outlook for the fertilizer market as we enter spring planting season with Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer at StoneX. Then we close the show with a recap of a recent Northern Soy Marketing trade mission to Thailand with NSM Executive Director Patrick O'Leary from Minnesota.

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a check of the cattle markets and a recap of the USDA data from Monday with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest surrounding 2026 RFS Volumes with Paul Winters from Clean Fuels Alliance America. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with Verity Ulibarri, Chairwoman of the U.S. Grains Council. Then we close the show with some equipment lubrication tips ahead of spring fieldwork with Jon Woetzel, Quality Assurance Manager, CHS.

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at what could be a volatile and busy week in the markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst with Barchart. In Segment Two, we get a rundown of another active weather week ahead with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Next in Segment Three, we learn about The Pennsylvania Agriculture Economic Analysis 2025 with Abby Smith, President & CEO of Team Pennsylvania. Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines for Monday.

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at ag news headlines including thoughts on Monday's upcoming grain stocks report and more. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with the Ranking Member on the House Agriculture Committee, Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-MN). Next up in Segment Three, we discuss Iowa Ag Week, get an update on HPAI and more with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. Then we close the show in Segment Four discussing the newly released FBN Planting Intentions Report with Cody Bills, Director, US Market Advisory and Brokerage for FBN.  

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with analysis of the grain and livestock markets as we near the end of the month USDA reports with Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we discuss potential levies on Chinese-made ships, tariffs, the IFEED Act and more with Mike Seyfert, President and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association. In Segment Three, we have a wide ranging conversation with Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA). Then we close the show learning about the Minnesota Youth Institute in Segment Four with Mary Buschette from MNYI.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a check on the markets and discuss managing risk ahead of next week's USDA reports with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing. In Segment Two, we discuss new research from the University of Kentucky that offers some fresh insights into corn rootworm and their development. Nick Teets, associate professor in the Department of Entomology at UK joins us to discuss. In Segment Three, we talk about a newly released fact sheet and ag policy priorities for the America First Policy Institute with Tate Bennett, Senior Advisor for AFPI. Then in Segment Four, we head back to Commodity Classic for a conversation with Jake Westlin, Vice President of Policy and Communications at National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG).

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show discussing support for year-round E15 with Tadd Nicholson, Executive Director of the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association. In Segment Two, we catch up on news and issues with DTN Environmental Editor Todd Neeley. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss the latest on the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act along with tariffs and fees on Chinese made ships, farm bill prospects and more with Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. Then we close the show with news headlines in Segment Four.

Brian flies solo on this edition of Ford News as Johnathan recovers from a bad car accident. (Go wish Johnathan well on X HERE @FordJohnathan5)Segment One is all about the powers of the judiciary. We focus on the rulings of Federal Judge James "Jeb" Boasberg. MAGA thinks he should be impeached for doing his job. MAGA tends to forget The Constitution and the three co-equal branches of government. They also seem to forget that the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments guarantee due process rights to all "persons," not just citizens of this country.  Oh, and let's not forget that Boasberg was Brett Kavanaugh's roomie at Yale Law School and was also the federal judge allowing the State Department to release Hilary Clinton's emails. He is far from a "liberal activist judge."In Segment Two, Brian talks about the speaking tour that AOC and Bernie Sanders are on. Thousands of people have come out to see them speak about the rising oligarchy in the United States and the fact that the Trump Administration does not represent the values or the plight of the working class in this country. But, who will be the future messenger and face of the Democratic Party? Will it be AOC or will someone else rise to the occasion? We discuss.LINKS Boasberg and the Judiciaryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Boasberghttps://www.cnn.com/2025/03/22/politics/who-is-judge-james-boasberg/index.htmlhttps://www.axios.com/2025/03/23/trump-boasberg-courts-constitutional-crisishttps://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-check-balanceThe Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments guarantee rights to Persons not just Citizens https://www.pbs.org/tpt/constitution-usa-peter-sagal/equality/due-process-equal-protection-and-disenfranchisement/The Future of the Democratic Partyhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/23/us/politics/aoc-sanders-democrats-2028.html

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the early week market activity with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst with Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the potential of spring planting windows in the forecast with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we hear Jesse's recent conversation while on the Missouri Farm Bureau D.C. Fly-in trip with Zippy Duvall, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Then we close the show with news headlines in Segment Four.

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show looking at the latest results of the Meat Demand Monitor with Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. Find the latest data online by visiting https://www.agmanager.info for more. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director for the Engine Technology Forum. In Segment Three, we hear our conversation last week from Washington D.C. with Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins. Then we close in Segment Four learning about the latest Feeding the Economy report with John Bode, President and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association. Find that report online as well by visiting https://www.feedingtheeconomy.com.

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Ruby Fieldmaster, we take a look at the cattle markets in Segment One with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale. In Segment Two, we get an update on the Corporate Transparency Act and talk tax policy with Kent Bacus, Executive Director, Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. In Segment Three, we hear Jesse's conversation last week on Capitol Hill with Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR). We close the show in Segment Four with another convo from D.C. last week with Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO).

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show on National Ag Day with market perspectives from Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth with Van Ahn & Company. In Segment Two, we get some updates on bull sale season and more with Nate Smith, GM for Top Dollar Angus. In Segment Three, we have a National Ag Day conversation with Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. She provides an update on avian flu response, USDA's line speed rule announcement, trade/tariffs and an update on economic assistance for producers. Then we close the show in Segment Four listening to one of our conversations from last week in Washington D.C. with Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO).

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets on St. Patrick's Day Monday with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we recap the severe weather outbreak from this past weekend and look ahead to our next big weather maker with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the freeze on IRA related conservation funding and contracts along with looking at a new interactive map and analysis of what these cuts could mean at the state level with former USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie. Then we get an update on the EPA regulatory rollbacks and the impact on WOTUS with Mary-Thomas Hart, Chief Council with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we are live from the StoneX Ag & Dairy Outlook in Nashville, TN. We start the show with a dairy market outlook as Nate Donnay, Director of Dairy Market Insight for StoneX joins us. In Segment Two, we get perspective on crop production and outlooks from the Black Sea region with Matt Ammermann, Vice President-CIS, Black Sea Region for StoneX. Next up in Segment Three, we talk tariffs and the broader commodity market outlook with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX. Then we close the show with thoughts on the livestock markets with Ben Parks, Risk Management Consultant for StoneX.

On Tuesday's AOA, we spend time with the National Corn Growers Association at Commodity Classic in Denver, CO. In Segment One, we talk with NCGA Chief Economist Krista Swanson about her latest Q1 economic analysis and more. In Segment Two, it is our monthly conversation and update with Clean Fuels Alliance America as Donnell Rehagen joins us on location in Denver. In Segment Three, we talk trade and tariffs with Nancy Martinez and Jim Kanten from the NCGA. Then we close the show talking about ethanol exports, renewable fuels and more with Krista and Nancy.  

On this episode of Ford News, Johnathan and Brian start the show with the debacle in foreign relations and diplomacy in the Oval Office last week as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with President Trump, J.D. Vance, and Sec. State Marco Rubio. It was an embarrassment for the United States and nothing we have seen EVER in the history of this country. In Segment Two, we discuss the numerous Republican members of Congress and the Senate who have faced pushback from their constituents at town halls being held in red districts and states. The folks seem to be a tad upset at some of the haphazard cuts that DOGE has made to the federal government. It's almost as if firing Vets is a bad idea. The third segment brings us to the "Ford Fact Check," where we dive into the true numbers as they relate to how much the United States is spending in supporting Ukraine. Where is that money going to, and what are European countries spending ? LINKSTrump oval officeTrump, Vance attack on Zelenskyy angers many. But Russians and (some) Republicans love it. - POLITICOZelenskyy remains defiant after blowup with Trump and VanceRepublican Representative run House Republicans hit the brakes on town halls after blowback over Trump's cutsDOGE cuts rattle GOP lawmakers as angry constituents flood town hallsUkraine spendingHow much has the US given to Ukraine?Trump liesFact-checking Trump's claims on amount of US aid to Ukraine - ABC NewsThe US sends weapons, not money Russia-Ukraine war: How the US keeps funding Ukraine's military | AP News

Monday on AOA, we are spending time with Nutrien Ag Solutions during Commodity Classic 2025 in Denver, CO! In Segment One, we hear from Ron Calhoun, Senior Manager, Plant Nutrition, Loveland Products as we catch up more on their new N-FINITY product launch. In Segment Two, we talk markets as we start the month of March with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net. Next up in Segment Three, we sit down for a conversation with Casey McDaniel, VP of Loveland Products. Then we close the show in Segment Four with John Maman, Sr. Director, Business Development, Nutrien Financial, as we discuss the ag economy outlook for 2025 and how to manage through the down cycle.

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the cattle markets and if we could start to see a herd rebuild anytime soon with Dr. Derrell Peel from Oklahoma State University. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest prices and outlook for the sunflower industry with John Sandbakken, Executive Director of the National Sunflower Association. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss tips to get ready for spring drone spraying with Jeff Dickens from Rantizo. Then we close the show previewing Green Career Week with Jazmin Albarran, Executive Director for Seed Your Future.

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex Ruby Fieldmaster, we start the show talking tariffs and Ag Outlook forum impacts on the markets with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we discuss the divisive issue of eminent domain and CO2 pipelines in South Dakota with Scott VanderWal, President of the South Dakota Farm Bureau. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss the potential U.S. cotton acreage outlook along with the world cotton outlook with Dr. Jody Campiche, Vice President Economics and Policy Analysis - National Cotton Council. Then we close the show in Segment Four learning about a new fed cattle grid pricing system with Tom Brink, CEO of the Red Angus Association of America.

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with updates on the newly announced USDA plan to combat bird flu and lower egg prices along with other news headlines. In Segment Two, we talk about spring acreage potential and new projections from CoBank with Tanner Ehmke, Lead Economist, Grains and Oilseeds at CoBank. In Segment Three, we catch up on ethanol industry news and issues with Geoff Cooper, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a recap of the February board meeting of the United Soybean Board with USB Audit and Evaluation Committee Chair, Don Wyss of Indiana.

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex Ruby Fieldmaster, we start the show with some thoughts on the pullback in grain markets with Don Roose of U.S. Commodities. In Segment Two, we get a final preview of Commodity Classic with co-chair Deb Gangwish of Nebraska. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss priorities of the Ohio Farm Bureau in 2025 with their president, Bill Patterson. Then we close the show in Segment Four learning about N-FINITY, a brand new product from Nutrien Ag Solutions available in 2025. Ron Calhoun joins us from Nutrien to tell us more.