On the Good Friday edition of AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show discussing the latest U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council's (USGBC's) 2025/2026 Corn Export Cargo Quality Report, with Mark Sevier, Manager of Global Strategies and Trade for the council. In Segment Two, we talk with USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce who helps us dispel some myths regarding the FBA payments, base acres and pass through entities for ARC/PLC payments. In Segment Three, we talk about the importance of soil testing and how data from SoilView shows that when fertility decisions are based on average yield instead of soil sampling, growers over-apply fertilizer 45% of the time and under-apply 45% of the time. Matt Struve, SoilView operations manager, joins us to discuss. Then we close the show and hear about author Ryan Dennis and his memoir, Barn Gothic: Three Generations and the Death of the Family Dairy Farm. It follows his family's experience in trying to keep a small dairy farming going, as well as explores the specific politics that have led to difficult conditions for dairy farms. You can find the book via Island Press here: https://islandpress.org/books/barn-gothic#desc

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the cattle markets and post-USDA grain market action with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale. In Segment Two, we talk with National Farmers Union President Rob Larew about the Farm Bill, input costs and much more. In Segment Three, we discuss the EPA's announcement on the RFS and prospects for permanent year-round E15 legislation with Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. We close the show in Segment Four and have an agronomic conversation ahead of spring planting with Syngenta agronomist Blake Miller from Illinois.

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we take a look at news headlines including comments on advocating in agriculture from American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall and some insights into the potential slowdown of Brazil soybean expansion due to cost pressures in Segment One. In Segment Two, we discuss a new Fungicide Timing Solution and have an agronomic conversation with Trent Brisby from Pioneer. In Segment Three, we have a conversation about EPA's announcements regarding diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and the Renewable Fuels Standard and what it all means for agriculture. EPA Regional Administrator Cyrus Western joins us for a conversation. Then we close the show in Segment Four and learn more about From Dust: How the World's Smallest Resource Could Shape the Future, a documentary highlighting advances in drought-tolerant forage and improved cattle weight gain now seen across Texas, a region at the forefront of U.S. agricultural and food production. Sydney Anderson with Curtis and Curtis Seed Company joins us to discuss.

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with Meatingplace Editor-in-Chief Tom Johnston, who shares some insight into any impacts on global meat trade due to the Middle East conflict and more. In Segment Two, we talk with Brian Jennings from the American Coalition for Ethanol about E15, RVOs and ethanol issues at large. In Segment Three, we sit down for a conversation with Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode to discuss the 10th annual Feeding the Economy report and much more. Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a broad look at the forces driving the markets right now with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we discuss the voluntary "Product of USA" labeling campaign and get an update on New World Screwworm prevention with Justin Tupper, President of the U.S. Cattlemen's Association. In Segment Three, we discuss 45Z, year-round E15, USDA realignment and the Farm Bill with Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA). We close the show in Segment Four and discuss the evolution of crop health and nutrition with Enko CEO Tony Klemm.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a conversation with Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) followed by some commentary from Jesse about RVOs, Product of the USA labeling and more. Then in Segment Three, we sit down to chat with National Grain and Feed Association President and CEO Mike Seyfert followed by a rundown of ag news headlines to close the show in Segment Four.