Friday on AOA, we start the show with markets in Segment 1 as Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics gives us some end of the month perspective. In Segment Two, we learn about a newly proposed FAA rule that would allow drones to operate beyond visual line of sight without expensive waivers. Arthur Erickson, CEO of Hylio, joins us to share more details and talk about what this could mean for drone use in U.S. agriculture. In Segment Three, we hear about a new Consumer Energy Alliance report that warns the growing jet fuel supply constraints could stall this momentum and growth in the industry. David Holt, President of CEA, joins us to discuss that, energy prices, inflation impacts and more on the show. Then we close out the program with a conversation from Farm Progress Show with Shane Gray, who represents Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Morgan, Sangamon and Scott Counties for the IL Corn Growers Association.

Live from the Farm Progress Show in Decatur Illinois

Live from the Farm Progress Show in Decatur Illinois

Live from the Farm Progress Show in Decatur Illinois

Monday on AOA, we start the show with a rundown of the early week market action and get perspectives from Darin Newsom with Barchart followed by a look at a cooler weather pattern to close out August with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Then we have a conversation with the new President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Duane Simpson. We close the show with an update on a New World Screwworm case confirmed in a human in Maryland and prevention efforts with Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

Friday on AOA, we start the show with a look at fertilizer prices and what some producers are saying about potential cutbacks this fall with Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer at StoneX. In Segment Two, we get a final preview for the 2025 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL with Matt Jungmann, National Events Manager for Farm Progress. In Segment Three, we hear news and notes from the 38th annual American Coalition for Ethanol Conference with their CEO Brian Jennings. Then we take a look at news headlines to close out the show in Segment Four.

Wednesday on AOA, we start the show with market perspective and analysis from Garrett Toay with AgTraderTalk. In Segment Two, we discuss news from last week's Midwest Agricultural Export Summit, USDA changes for ECAP Rules and more with Chris Clayton, Ag Policy Editor for DTN. In Segment Three, we hear from R-CALF USA President Dave Hyde about their Label Our Beef campaign, their push for M-COOL and more. Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.

Tuesday on AOA, we start the show with a look at Rabobank's new Global Pork Quarterly with Christine McCracken, Senior Analyst - Animal Protein for Rabobank. In Segment Two, we discuss trade relationships and this week's SoyConnext event with Jim Sutter from the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC). Then in Segment Three, we discuss the upcoming MAHA report and what it could mean for agriculture with Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, Executive Director for the Modern Ag Alliance followed by news headlines to close the show in Segment Four.

Monday on AOA, we talk about markets and examine the fundamentals of the corn market with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get an update on more active weather in the western Corn Belt, thoughts on Hurricane Erin and more with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we hear from Plant Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck and discuss the recent introduction of the Ag BIO Act and the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act among other topics. Then we close the show in Segment Four and learn about Harvest Safety Week 2025 with Mike Seyfert, President and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association. More at https://www.ngfa.org/safety.