On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex, Mike Adams sits in for the traveling Jesse Allen on today's show as we start with a look at the markets with Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth from Van Ahn & Company. In Segment Two, we hear from Dr. Megan Niederwerder, Executive Director for the Swine Health Information Center about their new Plan of Work and an update on swine health around the globe. Then in Segment Three, we talk with USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce about the Farmer Bridge Assistance program announcement and more.

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we talk markets with Brian Splitt from AgMarket.net followed by a conversation with Scott Gerlt, Chief Economist for the American Soybean Association. Then in Segment Three, we look at the fertilizer markets and talk Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer at StoneX. We close the show in Segment Four with our final Soy Market Update Series conversation as we talk with the new chair of the United Soybean Board, Brent Gatton from Kentucky.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show talking markets with Garrett Toay from AgTraderTalk followed by Barry Benson, VP of Agribusiness Banking at FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha), to discuss the overall ag economy as we near the end of the year. Then in Segment Three, Farm and Ranch Media's Susan Littlefield joins the show as she shares a sit down conversation with National Milk Producers Federation's Chris Galen, who is set to retire at the end of the year. Then we close the show with news headlines in Segment Four.

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a recap of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program announced by the Trump Administration on Monday afternoon in Segment One. In Segment Two, we listen back to a conversation from the 2025 NAFB Convention with Daryl Theis, Head of Central Region for CLAAS of America, to learn more about new products and their recent expansion in North America. Then in Segments Three and Four, we learn more about Pioneer brand NEXTA biologicals and have a deep dive conversation about the use of biological products with Ryan Schnoes, District Leader for Biologicals with Corteva Agriscience and Pioneer.

Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets and thoughts on the rumored farm aid announcement coming Monday with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we discuss the weather outlook for the week ahead including more cold air and snow with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we talk with North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne and reflect on his tenure and career as he will not seek re-election at their annual convention later this week. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a look at ag news headlines.

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with market analysis from Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics followed by a look at the new Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer with Dr. Jim Mintert, Professor Emeritus at Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture. In Segment Three, we discuss the year ahead for pulse demand, grain exports and more with Kurt Haarmann, President and CEO at Columbia Grain International. 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 talking about cattle markets and more with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale. In Segment Two, we discuss the current state of a potential Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern rail merger with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director for the Soy Transportation Coalition. In Segment Three, we dive into ongoing trade issues between the U.S. and China that are impacting the beef industry with Frank Fuhrig from Meatingplace. Then we close the show in Segment Four with ag news headlines.

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we started the show listening to a conversation with Greg Anderson, Board Member for Clean Fuels Alliance America from Nebraska, that was recorded during the 2025 NAFB Convention. In Segment Two, it's a new Tractor Zoom Tuesday update as Andy Campbell, Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom, joins us for a look at equipment market trends as close out 2025. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) followed by another NAFB Convention conversation that we had with Corn Refiners Association President, John Bode.

On this episode of Field Forward, powered by Pioneer, we talk with Delaware farmer Johnathan Snow. He shares an update on the 2025 growing season and harvest on his family's farm along with perspective on their use of Pioneer brand Plenish E3 soybeans. More at https://www.pioneer.com.