Archives: Episodes

At midweek, the commodity and livestock markets seem to be searching the latest Middle East headlines and weather forecasts for some direction. We break down the latest when it comes to energies, grains, livestock and financials with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. Find more online at https://www.globalcommresearch.com.

In segment two, we talk with Dylan Mangel, University of Nebraska plant pathologist, who shares some updates from The SCN Coalition's soybean cyst nematode management guide. He talks about some of the newest research and how they have expanded its reach by creating management guides to help farmers combat the emerging threats of root knot, reniform and lesion nematodes. You can learn more online by visiting https://www.thescncoalition.com.

Markets are mixed at midday on Wednesday as we search for direction in the headlines. Arlan Suderman with StoneX joins us to discuss in our Market Talk Midday Commentary for Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026.

On this episode, we talk with Christoph Tetzlaff, Vice President of Dealer & Network Development, Americas, at CLAAS of America, about the company's new dealer strategy and location investments across the country.

Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we begin the show with Farm Progress Policy Editor Josh Baethge who shares some updates on policy news and more from Capitol Hill in Segment One. Then in Segment Two, we talk with Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD) about the House version of the Farm Bill, fertilizer and input price concerns, year-round E15 legislation and much more. In Segment Three, we talk about markets and get perspective from Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX. Then in Segment Four, we hear a conversation that FARM's Susan Littlefield had during last week's USMEF Red Meat Symposium in Mexico with Dr. June Loseke from Nebraska.

On today's episode of Inside Dairy, we learn more about the Dairy Does More campaign with DMI Inc.

Soybean oil surged again on Tuesday, which helped support soybeans in general. The grain markets continue to watch weather and headlines as we search for price direction while it was a mixed day in livestock. Jacob Burks with AgMarket.net joins us for analysis and perspective on today's show. Find more online at https://www.agmarket.net.

Also, a new analysis from Hedgepoint Global Markets on Brazil's 2026/27 sugar and ethanol outlook points to a robust sugarcane crop in the Center-South region and continued structural pressure on global sugar prices. Livea Coda, Market Intelligence Coordinator for Hedgepoint Global Markets, joins us to share background and perspective on what this new analysis means for sugar and ethanol markets in Brazil, plus any global impacts.

On today's episode of Inside Dairy, we continue our conversation with Shawn Hackett from Hackett Financial Advisors as he discusses beef on dairy.

On this episode of American Ag Today, we get an early update on spring planting in the eastern Midwest at Becks Hybrids agronomist Travis Coleman joins us from Indiana with an update.

Soybean oil is the leader at midday Tuesday while wheat is quiet even with poor crop ratings in the Plains. Mike Castle, Senior Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss the latest market moves in our Midday Commentary for Tuesday, April 21st.

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show with Ben Johnston, COO of Kapitus, who shares thoughts on the current state of the agriculture and overall economies amid war, inflation and so much more. In Segment Two, National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower joins us for a conversation. We then spend the rest of the show talking about the history of meat in America as historian and author Maureen Ogle joins the show. Ogle's latest book, The Price of Plenty: A History of Meat In America, provides an excellent look into how politics and policies shape agriculture, including livestock production, and thus food prices. We learn about the book and have a wide-ranging discussion in the back half of today's AOA.