Archives: Episodes

Friday on AOA, we kickoff the show with a look at ag news headlines followed by a conversation with Tadd Nicholson, Executive Director for Ohio Corn & Wheat, as we get his perspective on the year round E-15 conversation and more. Then, we close out the back half of today's show discussing how Millennials and Gen Z consumers view protein differently than older generations, and how the gap widens among those living in metropolitan cities. Morgan Wonderly, a staff member at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and National Pork Board Board of Director, and Sarah Showalter, director of consumer and business insights for the National Pork Board, join us to share key insights that producers should consider as they encourage consumers to purchase and consume pork.

On this episode of American Ag Today, Susan Littlefield talks with Kris Bousquet who is the Executive Director for the Nebraska State Dairy Association.

It was a mixed day in the markets on Thursday with outside markets like crude oil and metals seeing most of the action. As we wrap up the month of January and see corn and soybeans moving up against resistance, is it time to get defensive with your risk management and marketing? Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth with Van Ahn & Company joins us to talk about that and more on today's show. Find more at https://www.vanahnco.com.

Also in Segment One, we listen to our Midday Commentary audio with Arlan Suderman from StoneX who shares thoughts on crude oil, Middle East tensions, the U.S. dollar drop and much more.

Cash cattle are waiting for someone to make the first move, with the South especially quiet. Traders are asking how much of the recent weather and sale barn cancellations are being priced in. On this week's Cattle Chatter, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down the dynamic of higher replacement costs paired with lower feed costs. Excitement is also building ahead of tomorrow's bi-annual inventory report — could it offer a glimpse into the future of heifer retention?

Thursday on AOA, we start the show with market perspective and analysis from Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we talk with Swine Health Information Center executive director Dr. Megan Niederwerder about SHIC's 2025 Progress Report highlighting their research, investments and producer ROI. In Segment Three, we get more updates on where we go from here with year round E-15, the latest on 45Z and much more biofuels news with Jacqui Fatka, Lead Economist, Farm Supply and Biofuels at CoBank. Then we close the show with the latest ag news headlines in Segment Four.

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We saw the grain markets mostly higher on Wednesday, led by soybeans and wheat, while cattle also had a mostly higher day. Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics joins us to discuss the trade action, the latest rate decision by the Federal Reserve, the impact of a lower dollar on commodities and much more. Find more at https://www.globalcommresearch.com.

Also, we hear from Mark Lucas at StoneX to start the show from our Midday Commentary and then we share a conversation between Susan Littlefield and Don Roose from U.S. Commodities to close the show in Segment Four.

Farmer protests in Paris are drawing global attention to a trade agreement that has been decades in the making — and one that could have lasting implications for agricultural markets around the world. The deal, known as the EU–Mercosur agreement, would link the European Union with the South American trade bloc Mercosur, which includes Brazil and Argentina. Join Corryn La Rue on this episode of Farm Unfiltered.

Wednesday, January 28th

1) Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef AgriMarketing,

2) Amy France, National Sorghum Producers,

3) Senator Roger Marshall,

4) Luke Lindberg, USDA Undersecretary,

On this episode of Inside Dairy, we hear more from Michael Dykes, President and CEO of IDFA, during his speech to Dairy Forum 2026 this week in California.