AOA Friday 8-28-2026

On Friday's AOA, presented by Nutrien Ag Solutions, we start the show with American Soybean Association Vice President Dave Walton, who shares thoughts on the reports that small refinery exemptions for the 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) compliance year could far exceed previous government projections. In Segment Two, host Jesse Allen has some thoughts to share on beef imports and the issue of affordability. In Segment Three, we discuss how Minnesota Pork is connecting with consumers through nutrition and wellness as Pam Voelkel, director of events and promotions, Minnesota Pork Board and Rachel Stark, sports performance dietitian with Rachel Stark Nutrition, LLC join the show. We close in Segment Four as FARM's Susan Littlefield shares an ag policy conversation with Jordan Dux, Senior Director of National Affairs with the Nebraska Farm Bureau.