Tuesday on AOA, we get an update on the July board meeting for the United Soybean Board with Carla Schultz, USB Director, Communication & Education Chair from Michigan. In Segment Two, we have a discussion about the adoption of technology, innovation and potential problems with commercialization of new tech in ag with Randy Barker, CEO of INTENT. In Segment Three, we get a preview of the 2025 Farm Progress Show coming up August 26th-28th in Decatur, IL with show manager, Matt Jungmann. Then we look at news headlines in Segment Four.

Monday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the tough grain market environment and discuss what the markets are telling us with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get an update on weekend rains in areas that needed it and more weather updates with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we learn about the newly released Beef Industry Long Range Plan with spokesperson Joe Lowe. (Learn more about the new long range plan by visiting https://www.BeefLongRangePlan.com.) Then we close the show in Segment Four discussing the USDA farm security is national security initiative and more with Tate Bennett, Director of Rural Policy at America First Policy Institute.

On Friday's AOA, we look at the latest May red meat export numbers with Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with David Holt, President of the Consumer Energy Alliance. Next in Segment Three, we talk with author Dave Savage about his book Agritopia followed by news headlines in Segment Four.

On the latest episode of Field Forward, brought to you by Pioneer, we learn about their Z-Series Soybeans. Steve Leusink, Pioneer Field Agronomist, joins Jesse Allen to discuss the benefits, defense traits and more of the Z-Series. Learn more as well online at https://www.pioneer.com.

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with a look at markets with Cory Bratland with AgMarket.net in Segment One. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest Meat Demand Monitor results with Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. (Find those online by visiting their website at https://agmanager.info) In Segment Three, we have a conversation with Dylan Lubbe from Agoro Carbon Alliance and take a look at news headlines to close the show in Segment Four.

Wednesday, July 9th

1) Mike Stranz, National Farmers Union

2) Dr. Jim Fredericks, National Pest Management Association

3) Senator Chuck Grassley

4) NEWS HEADLINES