On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with an update on a potential warmup ahead and the latest on South American weather with DTN Meteorologist Teresa Wells. In Segment Two, we discuss U.S. and Canadian relations, potential tariffs, government turmoil in Canada and more with Shaun Haney, host of RealAg Radio. In Segment Three, we get thoughts and perspective on 45Z/climate smart ag, sustainable aviation fuel and the overall ag economy with Scott Irwin, Agricultural Economist at the University of Illinois. Then we wrap with news headlines in Segment Four.

Thursday on AOA, we take a look at potential weather impacts on grain and cattle markets ahead and talk price action with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, USDA has released a third update to the Packers and Stockyards Act rule. NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs, Tanner Beymer, joins us to discuss that and fairness in cattle markets. Next up in Segment Three, we talk farm policy news regarding 45Z/climate smart agriculture guidance, the upcoming Senate confirmation hearing for Brooke Rollins at USDA and Farm Bill outlooks with Josh Baethge, Policy Editor at Farm Progress. Then we close the show in Segment Four by having a conversation with the new Treasurer of the United Soybean Board, Matt Gast from North Dakota.

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at market action in grains and cattle with Garrett Toay from AgTraderTalk. In Segment Two, we go through some of the reaction to an underwhelming 45Z guidance release from the outgoing Biden Administration. Next up in Segment Three, what does engine tech and emissions policy look like during the incoming Trump Administration? We talk about that with Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director for the Engine Technology Forum. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a preview of Iowa Pork Congress. Matt Gent, President of the Iowa Pork Producers Association joins us for a conversation.

Monday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets, basis, energies and much more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, an update on Argentine dryness concerns and a look at U.S. weather with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we talk about November meat exports, the averted East/Gulf Coast port strike, potential tariff headwinds and more with U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Dan Halstrom. Then we close the show in Segment Four with ag news headlines including more layoffs at John Deere, news on the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) increased line speed trials and more to close the show.

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the grain market moves ahead of Friday's USDA data dump and a rebound in livestock trade with Cory Bratland from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we discuss concerns about EPA's final risk evaluation for formaldehyde and potential tariff impacts on the fertilizer industry with Corey Rosenbusch, President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute. In Segment Three, we talk with Dr. Jim Mintert who is now Professor Emeritus at Purdue University. Jim reflects a bit on his career as he moves into retirement but also still plans to assist with the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. We also get the updated Barometer results for December. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a look at ag news headlines including an update on dock worker negotiations at East and Gulf Coast ports and we reflect on the life of former President Jimmy Carter.

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with a recap of the North Dakota Farmers Union convention, updates on a climate smart agriculture pilot program and a preview of the Evolution Ag Summit with NDFU President Mark Watne. In Segment Two, we get an update on 45Z and if that guidance will get released soon or not with Jacqui Fatka, Lead Economist for Farm Supply and Biofuels at CoBank. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a look at the latest land values report from Farmers National Company with Paul Schadegg.