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Tuesday on AOA, we begin our week of broadcasting from the Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville, TN and start the show with Farm and Ranch Media's Susan Littlefield who shares what she's looking forward to discussing and more at the show. In Segment Two, we talk with Clean Fuels Alliance America's Director of State Governmental Affairs Jeff Earl who shares updates with us about state biofuels policy and some breaking news regarding 45Z guidance. In Segment Three, it's our Tractor Zoom Tuesday conversation as we discuss the outlook for round balers, forage harvesters and more with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights for Tractor Zoom. Then we close the show and chat with Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation.  

On Monday's AOA, we broadcast live from the AgMarket.net Farming for Profit, Not Price conference in Nashville, TN. We start the show with our weekly guests talking markets with Darin Newsom from Barchart and a look at the weather with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Then, we get perspective on risk management for 2026 with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net and finally get an update on fertilizer markets with Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer at StoneX.

Friday on AOA, we kickoff the show with a look at ag news headlines followed by a conversation with Tadd Nicholson, Executive Director for Ohio Corn & Wheat, as we get his perspective on the year round E-15 conversation and more. Then, we close out the back half of today's show discussing how Millennials and Gen Z consumers view protein differently than older generations, and how the gap widens among those living in metropolitan cities. Morgan Wonderly, a staff member at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and National Pork Board Board of Director, and Sarah Showalter, director of consumer and business insights for the National Pork Board, join us to share key insights that producers should consider as they encourage consumers to purchase and consume pork.  

Thursday on AOA, we start the show with market perspective and analysis from Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we talk with Swine Health Information Center executive director Dr. Megan Niederwerder about SHIC's 2025 Progress Report highlighting their research, investments and producer ROI. In Segment Three, we get more updates on where we go from here with year round E-15, the latest on 45Z and much more biofuels news with Jacqui Fatka, Lead Economist, Farm Supply and Biofuels at CoBank. Then we close the show with the latest ag news headlines in Segment Four.  

Wednesday on Agriculture of America, we start the show with Chip Nellinger from Blue Reef Agri-Marketing who shares market perspective as we see a midweek rally in grains and more. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest on year round E-15 along with President Trump's comments about it in Iowa on Tuesday and more priorities for the sorghum industry as Amy France, chair of the National Sorghum Producers, joins the show. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) about a number of topics including where we go from here on year-round E15 legislation, the potential of another government shutdown, a recent trade mission to Mexico and much more. We close the show in Segment Four with a quick update from USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg who talks about recent and future trade missions and opportunities for U.S. agriculture.

Tuesday on AOA, we start the show with news headlines and commentary including comments from Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) on year-round E15 as he talked with our own Susan Littlefield last week. In Segment Two, we discuss Indigo Ag's new partnership with Microsoft as Dan Mongeau, VP of Sustainable Supply with Indigo. Then we finish off the show with more conversation about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and bring in perspective from both the agricultural and food/beverage industries. We talk with Kristie Sigler, Global Sector Lead (Food & Bev, Ag) and David LaValle, Public Affairs Lead, Ag at FleishmanHillard  

On Monday's AOA, we get updates on the markets to start the week with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst with Barchart followed by a look at the severe winter weather that has impacted much of the country (including our host Jesse Allen) and get a look at the forecast with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Then, we have a conversation with National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower about E-15 being left out of Congress' latest funding package and close the show discussing the Dietary Guidelines with Carla Schultz, farmer-leader with the United Soybean Board.

Friday on AOA, we begin the show discussing the outlook for land values with Paul Schadegg, President at Farmers National Company. In Segment Two we discuss the latest timing on the Farmer Bridge Assistance program, efforts to streamline reporting at USDA and more with Richard Fordyce, Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation at USDA. In Segment Three we get perspective on consolidation in the ag markets this week and talk with Naomi Blohm, Senior Market Advisor at Total Farm Marketing. We close the show with the latest on year round E-15 legislation and more in news headlines.

Thursday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets as Jacob Burks from AgMarket.net joins us to discuss and share more details about their upcoming Farming for Profit, Not Price Conference in Nashville, TN. In Segment Two, we discuss new product announcements this week from PTx and Precision Planting with their Marketing Director, Bryce Baker. In Segment Three, we discuss the call from specialty crop producers for more aid to help with the current state of the ag economy. International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns, a member of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, joins us to discuss. Then we close the show talking with Jan tenBensel and Jason Lewis, who sit on the National Corn Board and Nebraska Corn Growers Association board, as they are on Capitol Hill this week advocating for year-round E15 legislation to get across the finish line.

Wednesday on AOA, we start the show talking markets with Garrett Toay from AgTraderTalk followed by a look at year-end equipment sales numbers for North America with Curt Blades, Senior Vice President with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Then in Segment Three, we have a conversation about the current state of geopolitics with author and political strategist, Dr. John Hulsman. (Find his latest book here: https://shorturl.at/oEBOT) Then we close the show with some winter pest management tips from Dr. Jim Fredericks, Board-Certified Entomologist and Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at the National Pest Management Association. Find more at https://www.pestworld.org.  

Monday on AOA, we start the show talking markets even as they are closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we learn more about the work being done by Rooted Ag Systems and how the company is striving to help farmers streamline some of their operations. Kaleb Dinwiddie from Trenton, TN is the founder and he joins us for a conversation.   Then after the bottom of the hour in Segment Three, we continue our focus on using technology on the farm and ranchers. We learn about Ambrook and some of the work they are doing, including what they affectionately call "quickbooks for cowboys" with their co-founder and CEO Mackenzie Burnett. Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.

Friday on AOA, we start the show with a recap of the week in the markets as things quiet down into a three day holiday weekend with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing. In Segment Two, we talk about USDA's corn numbers this week and look at NCGA's Q1 Economic Outlook with Krista Swanson, Chief Economist for the National Corn Growers Association. Then in Segment Three, we discuss newly released October 2025 meat export data and have a conversation with Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Then we close the show with updates on the potential of more farm aid from Washington D.C. and commentary to finish out the week on AOA.

Thursday on AOA, we start the show with a recap of weekly export sales, some biofuels news and more market analysis with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we get a recap of news from the American Farm Bureau Federation convention including updates regarding farm policy with Josh Baethge, Policy Editor for Farm Progress. In Segment Three, we discuss the early 2026 acreage battle and more with David Widmar, Economist with Agricultural Economic Insights. Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.

Wednesday on AOA, we start with Sam Hudson from Cornbelt Marketing as we talk USDA report fallout, demand, South American weather and much more. In Segment Two, we discuss energy prices, geopolitical impacts on energy and much more with David Holt, President for the Consumer Energy Alliance. In Segment Three, we continue our conversation surrounding the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and get perspective on produce prescriptions in VA healthcare with Mollie Van Lieu, VP of Nutrition and Health for the International Fresh Produce Association. Then we close the show discussing 2026 input decisions and more with Nick Fassler, Director of Technical Service for BASF.