Agriculture of America

On Friday's AOA, powered by Nutrien Ag Solutions, we start the show with a check of the markets with Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth from Van Ahn & Company followed by a conversation with Aaron Szabo, Assistant Administrator for EPA's Office of Air and Radiation, who joins us to discuss the EPA's movement on diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) regulation rollbacks and more in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we talk with Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper about a new poll looking at voter support for E15 and the latest news regarding U.S. tariffs on Brazilian ethanol. Then we close the show with Dr. Jennifer Quammen, President of the American Veterinary Medical Association, who joins us to discuss pet safety during extreme heat and the summer months.

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Nutrien Ag Solutions, we start the show with U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom who runs through the June meat export numbers and more in Segment One. Then, we have a conversation with USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce, who discusses the announcement of funding for small and medium sized meat processors along with more provisions being implemented from the One Big Beautiful Bill last summer and more. Then we spend time during the rest of the show discussing the growth of AI use in agriculture and what it could mean for farmers and ranchers. Rob Saik is Founder and CEO of T1 Tech Corp and visorPRO. He sits down with us for a conversation about AI, ag tech and more.

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Nutrien Ag Solutions, we begin the show with a check of the market trade including the new CPI inflation data and more with David Brock from The Brock Report. In Segment Two, we discuss the new ag labor bill, the outlook for the Senate Farm Bill, EPA crop protection approvals and more with Duane Simpson, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. In Segment Three, we are joined by NPPC congressional affairs manager Kyle Garner who gives us an update on the Save Our Bacon Act/Prop 12 battle on Capitol Hill and more legislative priorities for NPPC. Then we take a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.

On Monday's AOA, brought to you by Nutrien Ag Solutions, we begin the show with a look at markets as Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart joins us. In Segment Two, we review the hot weather forecast for the week ahead with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins joins us to discuss a couple of Missouri ballot issues as the August 4th election nears. We close the show in Segment Four, getting an update on gas and diesel price volatility with Patrick DeHaan from GasBuddy.com.

On this weekend's edition of AOA, we begin the show with news headlines and look at NCGA's new report examining cost discrepancies between U.S. and Brazilian growers in Segment One. In Segment Two, we share a special conversation between FARM's Susan Littlefield and Mark Gold, who has retired after 53 years in the commodity business. Then we close the show by discussing biologicals and agronomics with Jason McGarrh, VP of Agriculture for LocusAG.  

On Friday's AOA, we begin the show with an update on the International Trade Commission ruling that dumped imports of fresh tomatoes from Mexico continue to threaten the U.S. tomato industry. Robert Guenther, Executive Vice President of the Florida Tomato Commission, joins us to discuss. In Segment Two, we share some updates on the FTC/Deere settlement regarding Right to Repair followed by a conversation with American Soybean Association President Scott Metzger of Ohio in Segment Three. We close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with analysis and perspective on this week's market trade with Tim Strunk from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl shares perspective on a state level issue surrounding a major dairy expansion and reaction to this week's FTC/Deere settlement on the right to repair. In Segment Three, we go over the latest Ag Economy Barometer results with Michael Langemeier from Purdue University's Center for Commercial Agriculture. Then we close the show in Segment Four, discussing why DIY hacks for controlling ants might not work and other pests to watch out for this summer with Dr. Jim Fredericks, board-certified entomologist and senior vice president of public affairs at the National Pest Management Association.

Wednesday on AOA, we begin the show by looking at fertilizer prices and get perspective on USDA's $500 million investment into domestic production with Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer at StoneX. In Segment Two, we discuss the status of USMCA as Consumer Choice Center Policy Director David Clement joins the show for a conversation. (Read their latest report on tariffs and trade: CLICK HERE) In Segment Three, we talk about the latest Meat Demand Monitor and hear from Glynn Tonsor with Kansas State University. Then we close the show discussing crop stress and things to pay attention to during the growing season with Dr. Karl Wyant, Nutrien's Director of Agronomy.

On Tuesday's AOA, we begin the show discussing several exciting technical developments underway that are advancing the use of biodiesel with Scott Fenwick, Technical Director for Clean Fuels Alliance America. In Segment Two, it's our monthly "Tractor Zoom Tuesday" conversation with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom. He goes over the market dynamics right now including emphasis on platform headers, utility tractors and combines. Then speaking of combines, we spend the remainder of the show talking about overall combine efficiency. Greg Frenzel is the combine product manager for CLAAS of America, based near Omaha, Nebraska. He joins us for the conversation.

On Monday's AOA, we begin the show by looking at the commodity rally coming out of the holiday weekend with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we look at the localized heavy rains over the weekend and the outlook for the week ahead with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we start looking ahead to the Farm Progress Show coming up September 1st-3rd in Boone, IA with Matt Jungmann, National Events Director for Farm Progress. Then we close the show in Segment Four with ag news headlines on this Monday.

On this episode of AOA: Weekend Edition, we begin the show with an update on potential federal action related to the U.S. hemp industry as we talk with Jonathan Miller, General Counsel for the U.S. Hemp Roundtable. In Segment Two, we are joined by FARM's Susan Littlefield as she shares a dairy health conversation with Curt Vlietstra, Senior Professional Services Veterinarian at Boehringer Ingelheim. Then we close the show learning more about Vi by visorPRO and how they are leveraging AI for equipment dealers and more. We talk with John Schmeiser (COO) and Brock Moir (CPO) with visorPRO to learn more.

On Friday's Agriculture of America, we begin the show discussing the growth of AI and how it is being incorporated into agriculture workflows. Ryan Wolf, Director of Innovation Experience, R&D at WinField United, joins the show to talk about the use of AI and the launch of Oz, an AI-powered tool from WinField United that helps make near-instant agronomic recommendations and more. In Segment Two, we sit down for a conversation with the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and new board chair Ellie Norris from Oregon. She shares some updates on blueberry demand and an upcoming USDA referendum, and why she believes it's so important that eligible domestic growers and importers vote "yes" to keep the positive momentum going for the industry through the efforts of USHBC.   In Segment Three, we learn about the legacy of innovation from T&L Irrigation and what makes a difference when it comes to their products. John Thom, Vice President of T&L, sits down with us to share the family-owned company's history and examine their irrigation products to share some background for producers. We close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.  

On today's AOA, we begin the show with a look at the markets heading into the 4th of July holiday weekend with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics in Segment One. In Segment Two, we have an ag policy conversation with Randy Russell from The Russell Group who shares his perspective on the Senate Farm Bill draft legislation and more. Then we spend the rest of the show discussing USDA releasing its technical guidance for integrating on-farm Carbon Intensity (CI) into the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. Mitchell Hora, Founder and CEO of Continuum Ag, joins us to share his knowledge on what this all means for farmers.

On Wednesday's AOA, we begin the show by looking at the livestock and grain markets with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale followed by a conversation with NASDA CEO Ted McKinney in Segment Two. Then, in Segment Three, we talk with NCGA Chief Economist Krista Swanson about USDA's June reports, a new demand strategy from the Corn Growers and more. We close the show in Segment Four by talking with National Cotton Council President and CEO, Gary Adams.

On Tuesday's AOA, we begin the show discussing recent policy wins for the biofuel industry with Donnell Rehagen, CEO for Clean Fuels Alliance America. In Segment Two, American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Dr. Faith Parum joins the show to discuss the expected rise in 2027 production costs for farmers and the results of AFBF's 2026 Summer Cookout Cost Survey. In Segment Three, we discuss the current economics in the cattle industry and hear from Austin Robinson with Farm Credit Mid America followed by a recap of R-CALF USA's 2026 Annual Convention with Marketing Director, Jaiden Moreland.

On Monday's AOA, we start the show with Darin Newsom from Barchart who joins us to discuss the holiday shortened trading week, the end of the quarter and more in the markets. In Segment Two, we discuss this week's heat dome and more with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, The Fertilizer Institute President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch joins us for an update on fertilizer flows in the Strait of Hormuz along with policy items on Capitol Hill. Then we close the show with FBN Head of Market Advisory, Josh McClure, who shares details of their 2026 Acreage Report ahead of USDA's numbers on Tuesday.

On this weekend's edition of AOA, we take a look at ag news headlines to start the show followed by an agronomic update from Central Iowa with AgriGold Agronomy Division Manager Dave Hoy in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we discuss drone technology in agriculture and learn more about the work being done by FlyGuys with Jerimiah Contreras. Then we close the show and catch up with the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and newly-elected board chair, Ellie Norris.

On Friday's AOA, we begin the show with perspective on dairy heifer inventories and a broad look at commodity markets with Abbi Prins, agricultural commodities economist with CoBank. In Segment Two, we get an update on the Super El Nino outlook and get some perspective on summer weather outlooks with Chad Merrill, Senior Meteorologist with Accuweather. After the bottom of the hour, USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce joins us to discuss staffing concerns at local county offices and to share a recap of his hearing on Capitol Hill this week. Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.

Thursday on AOA, we talk markets and look at AgMarket.net's acreage estimates ahead of next week's USDA data with Matt Bennett in Segment One. In Segment Two, we continue our early season crop updates from around the country as Syngenta agronomist Jesse Grote joins us for a conversation. In Segment Three, we learn more about Save America's Working Vehicles and the coalition's mission with Executive Director Todd Cranney. Finally in Segment Four, we discuss tips for prevention, treatment and more regarding New World Screwworm with Dr. Jody Wade from Boehringer Ingelheim.

Wednesday on AOA, we begin the show by learning about the new Rural Independence Initiative launched by Farm Action Fund with its president, Joe Maxwell. In Segment Two, we discuss the mood in the ag economy with Barry Benson, Sr. Vice President, Agribusiness Banking at FNBO. In Segment Three, we discuss the choppy trade in grain markets this week, look ahead to the June USDA Acreage and Grain Stocks reports and get insight into the dairy markets with Naomi Blohm, Senior Market Advisor at Total Farm Marketing. Then the Senate Ag Committee released its Farm Bill 2.0 draft text on Tuesday. We hear comments on the legislation from Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) to close the show in Segment Four.

On Tuesday's AOA, we begin the show with a look at the commodity and livestock markets with Sam Hudson from Cornbelt Marketing in Segment One followed by an agronomic update from the western Corn Belt in Segment Two with Matt Essick, Western Agronomy Innovation Leader for Pioneer. In Segment Three, we learn more about the new study commissioned by U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action titled "Fueling Agriculture: Biofuels as the Catalyst," as we talk with USFRA Vice Chair Chip Bowling from Maryland. Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.

On today's AOA, we take a look at the market action as we resume trading after a three-day holiday weekend with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart followed by a recap of more severe weather over the weekend and more with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Then in Segment Three, we discuss the growth of autonomy and AI use in agriculture and listen back to a conversation we had a few weeks ago with Tim Bucher, CEO and co-founder of Agtonomy. We close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.

On this Father's Day weekend episode of Agriculture of America, we begin the show with a look at news headlines followed by a conversation about HerdHQ from Dairy Records Management Systems (DRMS) as Katie England joins us to discuss in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we discuss corn rootworm challenges and a new product from ProFarm called Neovo that will be introduced for the 2027 crop year. Seth Little, market development manager for corn and soy at ProFarm and Rob Blundell, field development manager for the Midwest and South at ProFarm join us to discuss. Then we close the show with a discussion about early season soybean diseases and what to watch for with BASF Technical Services Representative Mike Probst from Illinois.

On the Friday edition of AOA, the markets are closed for Juneteenth but we get perspective on the week of trade with Tommy Grisafi from Nesvick Trading and Ag Bull Media followed by a conversation about New World Screwworm prevention, treatment and more with Dr. Jacques Fuselier, Cattle Technical Services Veterinarian for Merck Animal Health. In Segment Three, we discuss falling fertilizer prices and more with Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer at StoneX followed by ag news headlines to close the show in Segment Four.

On Thursday's episode of Agriculture of America, we get the show started talking about the markets as we head into the holiday weekend with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics followed by a conversation about BRD prevention and treatment when it comes to our beef on dairy herd. Dr. Nathan Meyer with Boehringer Ingelheim joins us for the discussion in Segment Two. And then we spend the rest of the show talking with USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden who discusses a wide range of topics including the Department of Agriculture's reorganization, response to New World Screwworm, fertilizer price and industry competition issues, foreign ownership of farmland and much more.

Wednesday on AOA, we begin the show with a conversation about National Forage Week and get tips on maintaining range and pasture quality with Justin Hossfeld, National Sales Manager for Range & Pasture at Envu. In Segment Two, we talk with U.S. Cattlemen's Association President Justin Tupper about screwworm, supply/demand and more. In Segment Three, we get market analysis and perspective from Ted Seifried, Vice President and Chief Market Strategist at Zaner Ag Hedge. We close the show in Segment Four by discussing nitrogen availability during early growth and what triggers the need for in-season applications on corn with Dr. Karl Wyant, Nutrien's Director of Agronomy. Learn more from Nutrien: CLICK HERE

On Tuesday's AOA, we begin the show with market perspective from Don Roose with U.S. Commodities in West Des Moines, IA during Segment One. We follow that with a discussion about SNAP payment error rates and why some Senate Republicans are weighing a delay of the SNAP cost-sharing requirement from last year's reconciliation bill, reportedly to ease passage of the Farm Bill. Romina Boccia, Cato Institute's director of budget and entitlement policy joins us to discuss. In Segment Three, we get an update on the 45Z-CF GREET model update from the Department of Energy and discuss E-15 prospects in the Senate with Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. Then, in Segment Four, we look at ag news headlines.

Monday on AOA, we begin the show discussing the early week market trade action with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart followed by a look at some nasty severe weather over the weekend and what's on tap this week. DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins us for that conversation in Segment Two. Then, we hear from USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg in Segment Three. We close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.

Friday on AOA, we begin the show by looking at this week's cattle market moves and talking with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale followed by our bi-weekly conversation with USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce, who shares updates on aid for specialty crop producers and more. Then, we have a wide-ranging conversation about trade, exports, the ag economy and more with Justin Sherlock, President of the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association and Jim Thompson, Chairman of the North Dakota Soybean Council.

Thursday on AOA, we begin the show discussing New World Screwworm and more with Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) followed by a look at the latest Meat Demand Monitor info with Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. Then in Segment Three, we get technical analysis of the markets and talk with Brian Splitt from AgMarket.net. We close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.

Wednesday, June 10th (MIKE ADAMS) 1) Brian Earnest, CoBank Lead Animal Protein Economist,  2) Dan Halstrom, USMEF,  3) Arlan Suderman, StoneX,  4) Susan Littlefield, FARM, 

Tuesday, June 9th (MIKE ADAMS) 1) Doug Fricke, Director of Trade Show Marketing, NPPC,  2) Hunter Carpenter, Senior Director of Government Affairs for Agricultural Retailers Association,  3) Senator Chuck Grassley,  4) Dr. Joana Colussi, Research Assistant Professor, Purdue Ag Economy Barometer,

Monday, June 8th (MIKE ADAMS) 1) Darin Newsom, Barchart,  2) John Baranick, DTN Weather,  3) Michael Dykes, IDFA,  4) Dr. Russ Daly, SD State Extension Veterinarian, 

On this episode of AOA: Weekend Edition, we kickoff the show with news headlines followed by a conversation about autonomy in agriculture with Tim Bucher, co-founder and CEO of Agtonomy. Then in Segment Three, FARM's Susan Littlefield shares a conversation about pork demand with Neal Hull from the National Pork Board and Tony Menker from Schnucks. Then in Segment Four, we learn more about American Farmland Trust's new podcast on farmland transition called LANDED as co-hosts Brooks Lamb and Megan Faller join the show.

On Friday's AOA, we begin the show by hearing part of our recent conversation about cattle market dynamics with Charley Martinez, Assistant Professor at University of Tennessee followed by a conversation with USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce about base acre allocation and more in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we discuss ATV/UTV safety and learn about Nationwide's Let's Champion Rider Safety initiative as Laramie Sandquist from Nationwide and Kristen Almer, executive director and co-founder of the RideSafe Foundation, join us for a conversation. Then we close the show in Segment Four as FARM's Susan Littlefield shares an interview with Ben West, executive director of Farmers for Soil Health.

On today's AOA, we begin the show with some perspective on blocking out the noise with your grain marketing and some discussion on ag labor reform in Segment One before we hear part of a recent conversation that Jesse had with Trent Klarenbach from The Klarenbach Grain Report discussing the dangers of leverage, particularly with farmland, as he highlights the work he is doing in his The Margin Call series. Then in Segments Three and Four, we share another recent conversation that Jesse had with Alan Doering, Senior Scientist from the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, to discuss the work they are doing at AURI trying to find new uses for alfalfa.

Wednesday on AOA, we begin the show with market analysis of pressure in cattle and grain markets at midweek with Chip Nellinger from Blue Reef Agri-Marketing followed by a conversation with National Sorghum Producers Chair Amy France in Segment Two. Then, we get perspective on numerous court cases and lawsuits in agriculture with DTN Environmental Editor Todd Neeley in Segment Three. We close the show with Eric Tipton, President of Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association who shares reaction to the FTC's announcement of an investigation into fertilizer companies practices.

On Tuesday's AOA, we begin the show with Kurt Kovarik, Vice President, Federal Affairs for Clean Fuels Alliance America who shares updates on industry reaction to the recently finalized Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) and an update on 45Z. In Segment Two, we discuss continuously variable transmissions (CVT) technology with Tanner Whipps, tractor product specialist at CLAAS. In Segment Three, it's our monthly "Tractor Zoom Tuesday" conversation with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights for Tractor Zoom followed by ag news headlines to close the show in Segment Four.  

On Monday's AOA, we begin the show with market analysis and perspective from Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics followed by weather with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Then in Segment Three, we have a conversation with Jim Matheson, CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) about wildfire mitigation and rural electric demand during the summer. We close out the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.

On this episode of AOA: Weekend Edition, we begin the show with a look at ag news headlines before we share a renewable fuels/E15 conversation between FARM's Susan Littlefield and Jan tenBensel, a Corn Board member from Nebraska and chair of the Nebraska Ethanol Board. In Segment Three, as we celebrated Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day on Friday, we have a timely and important conversation about mental health in rural America with Tera Stoddard, Senior Stewardship Specialist at CHS. Then we close the show and revisit an important conversation about real estate fraud targeting rural and vacant landowners with Jeramy Stephens from National Land Realty.

On Friday's episode of AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with host Jesse Allen discussing some of his recent research into service issues and rising costs from the US Postal Service in rural areas followed by a look at the markets with Dan Basse from AgResource Company in Segment Two. Then, it's a conversation about farmland succession and more with Mark Voss from Latitude Regenerative Real Estate followed by ag news headlines to close the show in Segment Four.  

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with market perspective from Tyler Schau with AgMarket.net followed by a conversation about the benefits of propane on the farm and ranch with Michael Newland, Director of Agriculture Business Development at the Propane Education & Research Council. In Segment Three, we discuss trade issues, the price of beef for the consumer, misconceptions on exports and industry banter on social media with Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Then we close the show in Segment Four with ag news headlines.  

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with a recap of the recent Kansas wheat tour with Aaron Harries, Vice President of Research & Operations from Kansas Wheat. In Segment Two, we discuss E15 legislation on Capitol Hill and talk with Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper. In Segment Three, we get an agronomic update from Central Iowa and talk with Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz. Then we close the show in Segment Four learning about The Watch program from Bayer Crop Science with Erica Strittmater, North America Corn Traits Launch Lead at Bayer Crop Science.

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with a look at the markets coming out of the holiday weekend with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the weather pattern to finish the month of May and look into June with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we look at the newly released Cattle on Feed report and discuss current dynamics in the cattle industry with Dr. Derrell Peel from Oklahoma State University. Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.

On the Memorial Day edition of AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show discussing real estate fraud and signs that rural and vacant landowners need to be looking for with Jeramy Stephens, Director of Compliance and Licensing with National Land Realty. In Segment Two, we discuss spring planting and early season growing conditions with Jeff Strock, a professor at the University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center. Then we close out the show discussing how the Pork Checkoff's funding and partnership with USMEF helps move a considerable volume of fresh pork and variety meats to Mexico, adding value to the U.S. pork industry. Andy Tauer, vice president of international market development with the National Pork Board and Katie Brown, producer and president of Illinois Pork Producers Association, join us on the show to discuss.

On the Memorial Day Weekend edition of AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show learning about Cotton Incorporated launching a new Life Cycle Assessment of United States Cotton Fiber Production. Dr. Jesse Daystar, chief sustainability officer for Cotton Incorporated, joins us to discuss what the findings mean for U.S. cotton growers and the broader industry.   In Segment Two, we hear the full conversation we had earlier in the week with USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce about their updates and enhancements to the livestock insurance programs LRP, LGM and DRP for the 2027 crop year. Then we close the show learning about research being done by the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute to explore new uses for alfalfa. Alan Doering, a senior scientist at AURI, joins us to discuss research AURI is doing to expand the opportunities for alfalfa, focusing primarily on non-ruminant feed opportunities and fertilizer.  

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with an update on fertilizer prices and the Trump Administration's efforts to expand domestic production with StoneX VP of Fertilizer Josh Linville. In Segment Two, we hear from American Soybean Association CEO Steve Censky who joins us to clarify ASA's position on E15. In Segment Three, we talk with Joe Mahon, Regional Outreach Director for the Minneapolis Federal Reserve, who shares details of their first quarter survey on economic conditions for agriculture in the Ninth District. Then, in Segment Four, we close the show with a conversation between Susan Littlefield and Brad Kooima from KKV Trading about the market impacts of Cargill's worker lockout at its plant in Fort Morgan, CO this week.

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we kickoff the show with market analysis and perspective ahead of Memorial Day with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, as we celebrate Beef Month we sit down for a financial conversation for ranchers and talk with Marshall Hansen, senior vice president with FCSAmerica's corporate protein team. In Segment Three, we discuss cattle health during the hot summer months and talk Dr. Steve Lerner, Senior Scientific and Business Advisor at Novonesis. Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.