Adams On Agriculture

Wednesday on AOA, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt gives a WOTUS update and explains his decision process on RFS waivers.  Bob Dinneen, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association responds to Pruitt on the RFS issue, and NE Kansas farmer Ken McCauley gives a planting update for his area.

Tuesday on AOA Mike reports from Washington, DC.  His guests include...Tom Sleight, Pres. & CEO US Grains Council talks trade issues, Chris Galen with NMPF discusses dairy issues and NCBA's Colin Woodall talks about the farm bill and trade.

Monday on Adams on Agriculture Iowa Senator Charles Grassley discusses farm bill, RFS waivers and national security concerns, Andrew Walmsley with AFBF breaks down the farm bill and DTN meteorologist Bryce Anderson gives his planting forecast.

Friday on Adams on Agriculture Brent Van Dyke, President of the National Association of Conservation Districts discusses conservation changes in the House farm bill, Ron Hays with the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network gives an update on wildfires and assistance efforts in Oklahoma and Dexter, Missouri farmer Charlie Kruse gives a planting update from the Missouri Boot Heel.

Thursday on Adams on Agriculture Kansas Congressman Roger Marshall discusses the farm bill and Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition discusses infrastructure improvements.

Wednesday on Adams on Agriculture Dan Atkisson with the National Sorghum Producers discusses the impact of trade disputes with China, Travis Deppe with the Illinois Corn Growers explains farmer efforts to address nutrient management and Chancy Hanson with the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association explains how people can make donations to help those impacted by wildfires.

Tuesday on Adams on Agriculture Missouri Farm Bureau President Blake Hurst answers often asked questions about trade and the farm bill, NCGA President Kevin Scunes discusses corn growers farm bill priorities and Arkansas Congressman Rick Crawford previews the farm bill markup.

Monday on Adams on Agriculture DTN meteorologist Bryce Anderson gives his forecast for the rest of April, Bob Dinneen, RFA Pres. & CEO, discuss RFS and E15 waivers plus the role of ethanol as a high octane fuel and Nick Giordano with the National Pork Producers Council explains the value of Argentina opening up to U.S. pork.

Friday on Adams on Agriculture Kent Bacus with NCBA discusses trade concerns, Kansas Congressman Roger Marshall explains the Republicans farm bill proposal and Ranking member Collin Peterson outlines Democrats opposition to the proposal.

Thursday on Adams on Agriculture Tom Cassidy with the Ag Radio Network discusses dairy issues in the Northeast, Farm Progress Show manager Matt Jungmann previews this year's show and Curt Blades with the American Equipment Manufacturers reviews March sales numbers.

Wednesday on Adams on Agriculture Missouri Ag Director Chris Chinn explains steps that have been taken to avoid Dicamba problems this year, Jarrett Renshaw with Reuters discuss the connection between the RFS debate and the US/China trade dispute and University of Illinois ag economist Scott Irwin explains the impact of the waivers on the renewable fuels industry plus Shaun Haney with Real Agriculture gives a NAFTA update.

Tuesday on Adams on Agriculture Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association discusses concerns with EPA RFS waivers, Ray Brownfield with LandPro LLC discusses land values and Jim Percival, chairman of the American Lamb Board explains their plan to increase demand.

Monday on Adams on Agriculture DTN meteorologist Bryce Anderson gives his spring forecast, Arlan Suderman with INTL FC Stone gives his grain market outlook and Purdue Ag economist Chris Hurt gives his livestock market outlook.

Friday on Adams on Agriculture Joe Schuele, VP communications for the US Meat Export Federation discusses impact of tariffs on meat trade with China, John Newton, AFBF Director of Market Intelligence explains changes in the dairy margin protection program, Bob Dinneen, Pres. & CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association questions the actions of EPA Administrator Pruitt and Tom Sleight, Pres. & CEO of the US Grains Council talks about impact of US/China tensions.

Thursday on Adams on Agriculture Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation explains changes in the Margin Protection Program, ASA CEO Ryan Findlay discuss trade concerns with China, Iowa Senator Charles Grassley responds to China trade tensions and EPA’s RFS waivers and Dave Salmonsen with AFBF gives an overview of the trade dispute with China.

Wednesday on Adams on Agriculture Brian Jennings, CEO for the American Coalition for Ethanol, explains concerns of EPA waivers to the RFS for refiners, Neil Dierks, CEO of the National Pork Producers Council discuss Chinese tariffs on U.S. pork and Jamie Johansen, president of the California Farm Bureau discusses ag labor shortages in his state.

Tuesday on Adams on Agriculture Sr. Communications Director for the National Pork Producers Council reacts to Chinese tariffs on U.S. pork, Former Ag Sec. Tom Vilsack explains a new venture between the U.S. dairy industry and China, PA Cong. Glenn Thompson updates the farm bill and Geoff Cooper with the RFA explains ethanol concerns with EPA.

Monday on Adams on Agriculture DTN Meteorologist Bryce Anderson forecasts more winter weather for the corn belt, Joe Cornely with the Ohio Farm Bureau discusses environmental issues facing farmers in Ohio and Steve Nicholson with RaboResearch reacts to USDA’s acreage and stocks numbers.

Friday on Adams on Agriculture USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey talks about his new job, former ag secretary Mike Johanns gives his perspective on current ag issues and Nick Giordano with the National Pork Producers discuss trade issues.

Thursday on Adams on Agriculture NCGA President Kevin Scunes talks about the PES bankruptcy case, AFBF President Zippy Duvall outlines efforts to fight the opioid crisis and Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis talks about the farm bill debate.