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The Friday after Thanksgiving is usually a quiet market day with a hard open and shortened session of trading. We see grains quiet with more strength in cattle futures to close out the week. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss and wrap up the week of trade.

On today's episode of AOA, powered by Cenex, we continue to share conversations from the 2025 NAFB Convention in Kansas City, MO last week. We talk about fertilizer markets in Segment One with Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer at StoneX, followed by a conversation with Robert White from the Renewable Fuels Association in Segment Two. Then, we talk with American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland from Kentucky in Segment Three followed by National Farmers Union VP of Advocacy, Mike Stranz, to close the show.

On this episode of American Ag Today, we talk with Lauren Lindner and PJ Smith from Indigo Ag at the 2025 NAFB Convention in Kansas City, MO.

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at AOA! On today's program, we share conversations from the 2025 NAFB Convention in Kansas City, MO last week. We hear from Megan Roberts, Economist with Compeer Financial in Segment One. In Segment Two, we talk with Dr. Steve Lerner from Novonesis followed by Janna Fritz from the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) in Segment Three. Then we close the show in Segment Four with National Sorghum Producers Chair Amy France from Kansas.

Happy Thanksgiving! On this episode, we sit down with Max Fisher from the National Grain and Feed Association during the 2025 NAFB Convention in Kansas City, MO.

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! On today's episode, we look at the strength in grain and cattle futures ahead of the holiday on Wednesday. Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics joins us to discuss factors he is watching across wheat, crude oil, corn, soybeans and cattle as we close out the month of November. More at https://www.globalcommresearch.com.

On this week's Cattle Chatter, Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down how the Tyson plant closure is set to weigh on the trade in the weeks ahead. Cattle weights remain elevated, though the incoming Arctic blast may finally trim some pounds. Brad also dives into the formula trade, what this shutdown means for leverage, and why history may be repeating itself — echoing the plant closure challenges we saw back in 2015.

A Dark Cloud Over Cattle Country: Tyson Decision Hits the Market Hard

Tyson's announcement continues to cast a heavy shadow over cattle country. After a stunning $15 drop in the north and $9 in the south, Wednesday's trade finally showed a little cash firmness — but the market mood remains shaken.

On this week's Cattle Chatter, Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down how the plant closure is set to weigh on the trade in the weeks ahead. Cattle weights remain elevated, though the incoming Arctic blast may finally trim some pounds. Brad also dives into the formula trade, what this shutdown means for leverage, and why history may be repeating itself — echoing the plant closure challenges we saw back in 2015.

Looking toward December, the market stays tense, emotional, and very much on edge.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets and quiet pre-holiday action with Matt Bennett from AgMarket.net followed by a conversation with Dr. Rob Johansson, the Director of Economics and Policy Analysis at the American Sugar Alliance in Segment Two. Then, we talk in Segment Three with EPA Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi about WOTUS, the RFS and much more. We close the show in Segment Four and head back to the NAFB Convention to hear from Plant Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck.

Join Corryn La Rue with Pioneer Field Agronomist Jon Olsen in South Dakota as they stand in a field of Pioneer brand Z-Series soybeans. Listen to learn more about this growing season as the company prepares for its 100-year celebration of producer solutions and support.

Join Corryn La Rue with Pioneer Powercore Enlist corn farmer Blake Foxley in Platte, SD. Listen to learn more about this growing season as the company prepares for its 100-year celebration of producer solutions and support.