Hoosier Ag Today Podcast

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including an update from Farm Progress Show on the Indianapolis USDA relocation hub with the USDA Deputy Secretary and soybean farmers are past ready for China to return as a customer. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin includes slight rain chances in the north today, and in more quiet trade Wednesday corn, beans, and wheat all went lower. Andy Eubank has settlements and market analyst Arlan Suderman has comments. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including what's new in equipment at the Farm Progress Show which opened yesterday and details on an individual infested with new world screwworm. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin includes slightly warmer air and beautiful conditions continuing, and the grain markets were quiet and mixed Tuesday. Andy Eubank has settlements and market analyst Tom Fritz has comments. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

What does dairy farming look like in Canada, and what does it take to keep a farm thriving for over six generations?   Find out with your host, Mike Howell, as he sits down with Jason Crozier, an Alberta dairy farmer whose family has been farming on the same land for almost 130 years. From growing their own feed and embracing innovations like robotic milking to managing costs and minimizing waste, Jason shares the thoughtful and steady approach that has kept their operation resilient, through COVID, rising input costs and labor shortages.   Dive into Canada's unique supply-managed pricing system, how circular practices like manure management and growing your own rations support long-term sustainability and success and explore the realities of dairy farming in Canada.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics  

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including an update on prospects for what is being called a skinny farm bill and meet the new head of AgriNovus Indiana. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is going to be crisp but continued beautiful and dry, and the grain markets worked above even Monday while soybeans followed soymeal and oil lower. Andy Eubank has settlements and market analyst John Zanker has comments. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

There's something exciting about this episode!  It's number 200!  To help us celebrate, special guest Harold Cooper joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room.  As you may remember from previous episodes, Harold is the CEO of Premier Companies who's been with the podcast from the very beginning and with the company for about 25 years.You'll hear what it was like to get the podcast running, why he appreciates hearing some of the top players in the agriculture industry in the podcast setting, and what he sees from his standpoint regarding the recent changes in the agriculture industry.  We'll also learn about how the character and values in those who first started the company help Premier lead as they look to move forward.  From County Mark's investment into turning soybean oil into renewable diesel fuel to the future in agriculture with robotics, you'll learn how growers can be supported and markets can be expanded under the same values that existed when Premier Companies was started.  “We really are… positioned very, very well to help those farmers and help this company not only survive but succeed and be different and better in this ever-changing future that we're gonna have.”

Consumer education and connectivity to agbioscience innovation and their food's origin story is a growing conversation. To see is to believe; but to experience the farm? That's a whole different story. Purdue University's Megan Kuhn guest hosts Hannah Vorsilak, Indiana Soybean Alliance's Marketing and Communications Manager, this week to talk about the organization's ultimate commitment to consumer experience in Indiana agriculture: The Glass Barn – located on the Indiana State Fairgrounds. We get into:  What The Glass Barn is and what it is designed to do for someone who has never visited Why that name? Over ten years in, how has The Glass Barn evolved to meet consumer questions and the evolution of innovation in agbioscience The use of the facility well beyond the 15 days of the Indiana State Fair – The Glass Barn welcomes 10,000 students each year + the integration of their virtual learning programs How the experiential is positively affecting the perception  Commonly asked questions by consumers Features inside of the barn, including live farmer chats, games and more The growing need for experiences like this in a time where consumers have pressing questions about their food What's ahead for The Glass Barn 

On the HAT Podcast Andy Eubank and Greg Allen have the news including an Indiana country music artist who will be performing Wednesday this week in conjunction with Farm Progress Show and we preview another of the new HAT podcasts with Purdue Extension. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the Indiana Farm Forecast will continue the trend of beautiful weather, and in the gain and oilseed markets Friday it was a quiet end to the week. Andy has settlements and market analyst Brian Basting has commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer C.J. Miller has the news including investing in farm equipment, and now is a good time, and what kind of returns are coming back on soybean checkoff investments? HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes a continuation of very comfortable weather across the state, and there were more gains in the corn, soybean and wheat markets during Thursday trade. Andy Eubank has settlements and market analyst Karl Setzer has commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

Hoosier Ag Today presents YOUR Purdue Extension- a podcast network! On this podcast, we focus in on Indiana 4-H with 4-H-4-U! Casey Mull, Director and Program Leader for 4-H Youth Development, shares how 4-H prepares young people to be leaders in their community!

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Andy Eubank have the news including the top priority issues for members of Indiana Farm Bureau, including property taxes and a crop update from west-central Indiana. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls the Indiana Farm Forecast just perfect with cooler, less humid conditions, and there were small gains in the corn, soybean and wheat markets during Wednesday trade. Andy Eubank has settlements and market analyst Tom Fritz has commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

C.J. Miller chats with Dr. Michael Wilcox, Assistant Director and Program Leader for Community Development, about Purdue Extension's signature programs and the many ways they're building up communities throughout all of Indiana's 92 counties.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including a preview of the new Purdue Extension podcast from HAT and an important program for Indiana corn and soybean farmers needs their participation. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin includes a dry stretch, maybe for up to two weeks, and Tuesday corn, soybean and wheat markets again all went lower absent any bullish news. Andy Eubank has settlements and market analyst Arlan Suderman has commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

This season has brought one of the most puzzling problems in corn production, the tight tassel wrap.   Tight tassel wrap is an uncommon phenomenon that occurs when the uppermost leaves refuse to unfurl, keeping the tassel trapped and preventing pollination. The result? Pollination problems that can quietly reduce your yields, even in fields that look picture-perfect from afar.   Tune in as Mike Howell sits down with Dr. Dan Quinn, Purdue University's extension corn specialist, to explore this new challenge and the importance of getting timing and synchrony right throughout corn production.   They break down how corn pollinates, how pollen travels from tassel shed to silks to fertilize ovules and why the short pollination window is so vulnerable to stress. You'll hear about how environmental changes and hybrid traits can create this problem and what to look for when scouting your fields.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a meeting of the Indiana Rural Caucus at the state fair. What did they talk about? Also, we have an update on the new world screwworm. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for hit and miss rain in the coming days, and Monday corn, soybeans and wheat were very quiet and mixed gained. Andy Eubank has settlements and market analyst John Zanker has commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

What do Washington DC, hay fields, and the Indiana concert scene have in common? Isaac has worked in all of them! Isaac Murdock is the featured employee joining Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  He is one of the newest account managers for Premier Companies and works in the Worthington, IN area.Isaac will share how he went from growing up on a farm to interning in DC and working in the governor's office to ultimately choosing a career in agriculture despite attending a college that doesn't have an agriculture program.  In addition to learning about some of the similarities between his role in government and his new career at Premier, you'll hear about some of the challenges he's faced as he's stepped into his new role. Whether or not you've had a background in government, if you're considering a role in agriculture account management, this is one you'll not want to miss!  

On the latest episode of the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: Eric Pfeiffer chats with State Rep. Beau Baird, State Sen. Gary Byrne, and State Sen. Jean Leising about the issues impacting Indiana's farmers and rural Hoosiers that were discussed during the 2025 Rural Caucus meeting last week during the Indiana State Fair. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance. Support for the podcast is also provided by Indiana Farm Bureau.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a look at the farm financial outlook and what Field Atlas is doing for students looking for a career in agriculture. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin looks mostly dry today with only slight rain chances, and Friday corn, soybeans and wheat gained ground. Andy Eubank has settlements and market analyst Brian Basting has commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

For the first time in Agbioscience video history, we have taken the show on the road; and not to just any venue...but to the iconic Indiana State Fair. Spanning 15 days that welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors, those consumers and small businesses help to generate millions for the regional economy in its two weeks run. Today our guest host Kenda Resler Friend from KRF Public Relations is joined by Indiana State Fair Executive Director, Cindy Hoye, to talk the impact of consumer experience, agbioscience innovation and the fairgrounds beyond these two weeks. We get into: Cindy's perspective on the 2025 Indiana State Fair, its new attractions and consumer feedback Marrying time-honored traditions with new themes The underpinning of agbioscience innovation and education as the foundation for the Indiana State Fair and its 15 days  Bringing veterinary science to the fair via a partnership with Purdue University that allows Q&A opportunities between consumers and vet students on modern agriculture practices How young leaders are developed through the spirit of 4-H, competition and hard work each year Leveraging the other days of the year to invest in the Indiana State Fair property in order to give back to the state What's ahead for the Indiana State Fair 

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: There were several surprises in USDA's WASDE and Crop Projection reports on Tuesday, including a significant increase in corn acreage and a significant decrease in soybean acreage for this year. You'll hear from Dan Quinn and Shaun Casteel, who are crop specialists with Purdue Extension, as they discuss the impact that USDA's August crop reports will have on Indiana's corn and soybean producers. Also, as the Indiana State Fair winds down, you'll hear from several Indiana ag leaders who received top awards throughout the State Fair. Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews Friday grain markets. Plus, Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast. That's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

Dan and Shaun welcome Purdue ag economist Michael Langemeier, director of the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture to discuss the August USDA reports. The reports shocked the market and many analysts. Are we headed for a repeat of the 80s? And how can USDA project record statewide yields for both corn and soybeans when the crops look worse this year than in years past? This podcast is made possible by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance. Your Indiana corn and soybean checkoff investments are working to find new markets for your crops through International Demand, New Uses and Research. Learn more about the programs working on your behalf at YourCheckoff.org.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including Purdue specialists on the surprising USDA August crop report in a preview of the new Purdue Crop Chat podcast and where is China getting its soybeans since it is not the U.S.? Will HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin come in with more dry, sunny and hot Indiana weather heading to the weekend? Thursday corn futures settled steady in quiet trade and soybeans and wheat worked lower. Andy Eubank has settlements and market analyst Karl Setzer has commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Andy Eubank have the news including the three new Purdue Women in Ag award winners and inside the numbers from USDA's August crop report. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says no rain is coming in the next few days but it will continue sunny and hot. Wednesday corn, soybean, and wheat markets all worked higher, but the leader again was soybean futures. Andy has settlements and market analyst Tom Fritz has commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including an update on the farm labor shortage and there are new rules from EPA on diesel exhaust fluid system failures. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes lingering clouds and possibly more moisture but, it is not likely. Tuesday was USDA August crop report day and the corn market didn't like the acreage number while soybean futures did. Andy Eubank has settlements and market analyst Arlan Suderman explains. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

Canada has been managing sulfur throughout every stage of crop production for decades. Today, we're uncovering the lessons you can learn from their playbook.   On this episode of The Dirt, Mike Howell is joined by Ray Dowbenko, a retired senior agronomist with over 30 years of experience across the Canadian Prairies. Together, they unpack how to manage this essential nutrient and offer us lessons we can take back to our own soil.   You'll uncover the critical role that sulfur plays in our crops (from supporting amino acid production to nitrogen use efficiency), why canola has such a great demand for this nutrient, the differences between sulfate sulfur sources and elemental sulfur sources (and when to use them), the best time to apply, the 4Rs and sulfur fertilization and other insights from Ray's 30 years of experience in crop production in Western Canada.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit https://nutrien-ekonomics.com/   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics    

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including new livestock honorees for the Indiana livestock hall of fame and more on the trade deal with Japan. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes some moisture but not everyone will see it as mostly hot and dry weather continues. Monday corn, soybean and wheat markets moved higher, and the upside leader was soybean futures with a strong rally. Andy Eubank has settlements and market analyst John Zanker has commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

Have you ever thought about where your electricity comes from?  Mark McKinney joins host Sal Sama in the podcast room for today's episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. For about 11 years, Mark McKinney has been President and CEO of Jackson County REMC which is a non-profit that is member-owned and provides electricity and other types of services to the southern Indiana region.  Mark will share about his career path from a meter man to his current position with the Jackson County REMC and explain how the rural electric membership cooperative serves its membership.  You'll learn about REMC's expansion into fiber optic broadband services and how soon they will be able to offer that service to their entire territory.  From the terrain challenges to battling dead trees, you'll hear about the difficulties the crews face and how they work proactively to keep the power on.  Mark and Sal will cover various types of energy generation including nuclear energy and how that could impact our energy usage.  “While we do have to generate margins, that's not the whole focus, to please shareholders.  Our focus is to serve our membership.”

On the latest episode of WTF? (What's Threatening Farmers) with Gary Truitt: First there was "Milk" that doesn't come from a dairy cow! Then, "Butter" that has no diary in it. Then came "Hamburger" made from plants, and now "Beef" that comes from—a test tube? Gary Truitt examines the efforts on the state and federal level to regulate, label, and even ban cultured meat.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Andy Eubank have the news including the perfect ending to a long career in agriculture for Indiana Farm Bureau's Mark Sigler and a Keystone Coop event coming later this month near Valparaiso. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes more hot and humid conditions and maybe just minimal rain chances this week. Friday corn, soybean and wheat markets followed the Thursday gains with a selloff. Andy has settlements and market analyst Brian Basting has commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

According to Purdue University's Ag Economy Barometer survey in July, high input costs and lower crop and livestock prices are the top two concerns on farmers mind at the moment. For agbioscience innovators, it's a critical more than ever to consider moves that can deliver maximum value to the farmer. Dave Pugh, CFO of AgReliant Genetics, joins us as GDM recently announced its agreement to acquire the company. We get into:  Dave's background in computer science and risk management + what drew him to agbioscience Massive validation in the form of GDM's agreement to acquire AgReliant Genetics and what that means for the farmer How Dave thinks through the investment of innovation in agbioscience in a time of uncertainty for farmers and companies alike The AgReliant Genetics portfolio heading into acquisition and its strengths in corn genetics His perspective on the relationship between seed brands and customer Dave's finance background and role as CFO – in a time of uncertainty – planning for oversight of what's ahead and how to stay innovative in the process What has him most excited about what's ahead with GDM  The following conversation discusses the recent announcement that GDM is seeking to acquire AgReliant Genetics. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals in the United States and other customary closing conditions and approvals. Until the necessary approvals and closing conditions are obtained and satisfied and the transaction has closed, GDM and AgReliant Genetics will continue to operate as independent entities, maintaining their current business routines and commercial structures. 

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: We bring you full coverage from the Indiana State Fair! You'll hear from the Grand Champion winners from this year's 4-H Grand Drive Presented by Farm Credit Mid-America! Eric Pfeiffer also chats with Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith and ISDA Director Don Lamb about the Indiana Grown Marketplace inside the Mercantile Building. Indiana FFA President Kaitlyn Maruszewski invites you and your family to stop inside the Indiana FFA Pavilion for a variety of fun activities. Plus, C.J. Miller profiles the "cheesiest" thing you'll find at the Indiana State Fair. It's the Grand Cheese Sculpture Presented by American Dairy Association Indiana! That's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Andy Eubank have the news including the annual cheese sculpture unveiling and the return of the Taste From Indiana Farms, both events at the Indiana State Fair. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has the Indiana Farm Forecast which includes more hot and sunny weather ahead of more rain chances next week, and Thursday corn, soybean and wheat markets all posted gains in a rare session of late. C.J. has settlements and market analyst Mike Castle checks in with commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including talk of tassel wrap in corn as we preview the new Purdue Crop Chat podcast and what you will find at the Indiana FFA Pavilion at the Indiana State Fair. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast continues to include plenty of sunny, warm and humid conditions, and Wednesday corn and soybean markets again went lower as wheat finished just above even. Andy Eubank has settlements and market analyst Tom Fritz checks in with commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

The Purdue Crop Chat Podcast is on the road at the Indiana State Fair! Hoosier Ag Today's Eric Pfeiffer visits with Dan "Corn" Quinn and "Soybean Shaun" Casteel inside the Normandy Barn as they discuss the variable crop conditions and disease pressures they're finding throughout the state during the 2025 growing season. This podcast is made possible by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance. Your Indiana corn and soybean checkoff investments are working to find new markets for your crops through International Demand, New Uses and Research. Learn more about the programs working on your behalf at YourCheckoff.org.  

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a look at Indiana Grown at the Indiana State Fair, and there is some optimism to be shared in the new ag economy barometer. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast is very warm and humid the rest of the week, and Tuesday grain and oilseed markets all sold off. Andy Eubank has settlements and market analyst Arlan Suderman has commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including news from the Indiana State Fair where we spoke with the grand champions Sunday night and whether or not you will need a second pass of fungicide this year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin say the Indiana Farm Forecast has a mostly dry period the rest of the week. Monday the soybean market posted about nickel gains, but corn was not able to break above even. Andy Eubank has settlements and market analyst John Zanker has commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

Fertilizer supply chains have been anything but stable this year. For many growers, that makes on-farm storage not just a convenience, but a strategic advantage. But storing fertilizer isn't as simple as putting it in a bin and forgetting about it. So how do you preserve its quality over time, especially in humid conditions?   Find out on this episode of The Dirt with your host, Mike Howell, and Nutrien Senior Agronomist, Lyle Cowell. Join them as they explore the real-world challenges and benefits of fertilizer storage, from managing product blends and minimizing moisture risks to equipment and application considerations.   You'll learn how and why fertilizers clump, the two primary ways they absorb moisture, how to prevent moisture absorption and what simple steps can make a big difference in fertilizer storability, flowability and safety, particularly in Western Canada.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

Hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama are joined by special guest Daryl Schmitt in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  Daryl is the Indiana State Senator for District 48 and is also known as Daryl-The-Farmer and Daryl-Just-Tryin'-To-Help.You'll hear about Daryl's career progression from working on the farm to a career as a state senator and how he's been able to advocate for rural Southern Indiana in the state government.  In addition to hearing what types of things felt like a culture shock, you'll learn how Daryl and his team handle concerns from their constituents.  They'll also tackle tough issues like the property tax system, land usage concerns, and water regulations.  Buckle up for a great episode hearing more from someone who knows exactly what it's like to be a grower.  As Sal says, “It's important for us… to have somebody in the state government that understands farming.”

From the early days of biotechnology to the growing voice of today's consumer, a desire exists for knowledge and understanding of the work being done by scientists, farmers and agbioscience innovators to bring food to our tables. Today we are joined by Michele Payn, author and founder of Cause Matters Corp., who has made it her mission to bridge this gap, to make agriculture less defensive and to put emotion and heart at the center of the work happening across the industry. We get into:  Michele's boots on the ground perspective from scientists, farmers and industry professionals on what's evolving in how they share their stories with consumers How Cause Matters Corp. came to be and how new eras present a fresh set of challenges for her tackle and communicate in her business The biggest gaps agbioscience has in bridging the technical to the practical  Helping others adapt and stay nimble in their communication and acceptance of new information in a fast-paced world Artificial Intelligence, its role in how consumers learn about agbioscience, the pros and cons and how it can be leveraged as a trusted source in the future Disinformation vs. Misinformation – the distinction and the dangers between the two How she would compare agbioscience today to other decades of her time in the industry – from a communications and consumer acceptance perspective Finding emotional center in your agbioscience story – and the importance of making it personal to seek understanding when you communicate Her new book, Science Story Speak, and its opportunity for readers to connect with science understanding on a more meaningful level What's next for Cause Matters Corp. 

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the role of 4-H at the Indiana State Fair and we hear from the state fair queen. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast was beautiful for the weekend and now some moisture possibilities enter a part of the state. Friday grain and oilseed markets were quiet and mostly lower. Andy Eubank has settlements and market analyst Brian Basting has commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: We're reporting from the Indiana State Fair, which kicked off on Friday, August 1st. Eric Pfeiffer chats with Casey Mull with Purdue Extension about the celebration of Indiana 4-H members throughout the fair. Also, C.J. Miller visits with Indiana State Fair Queen Pilar Bravo, who talks about her passion for showing horses and love for the different horse shoes throughout the fair. You'll also hear how USDA's decision to move many of its employees from Washington, D.C. into Indianapolis and four other regional hub locations create a tense exchange between Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden during a recent Senate Ag Committee hearing. Plus, Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast--and Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews Friday's grain markets. That's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

On the HAT Podcast Andy Eubank has the news including some pushback in Washington on the USDA reorganization plan and the opening of the Indiana State Fair is today. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast has a beautiful weekend ahead for all of Indiana. Thursday corn futures worked just above even as soybean and wheat futures again went lower. Andy Eubank has settlements and market analyst Karl Setzer has commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

On the HAT Podcast Andy Eubank has the news including farmer leaders of Indiana corn and policy groups reacting to Governor Braun's comments at their annual policy summit and a mix of news from corn and soybean fields in eastern Indiana. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes cooler weather and a rainy Thursday, but then perfect weather moves following the rain. Wednesday soybean and wheat futures where weak but corn gained a penny or two. C.J. Miller has settlements and market analyst Tom Fritz has commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

This is perhaps the most epic news recap we have ever encountered on Agbioscience! So much so, we had to go back and record audio after we thought we were done. We get into the USDA's announcement on re-organization and Indiana's inclusion as a regional hub as part of that, AgReliant Genetics' acquisition by GDM, BiomEdit's product pipeline milestones, Series B funding and new leadership additions, and a big partnership announcement and honor for Corteva Agriscience. We also provide an update on the AgriNovus CEO search and when you can expect to learn more information. Don't forget! AgriNovus Quadrant is August 20 -- Register here: https://agrinovusindiana.com/quadrant/USDA Reorganization Announcement + MemorandumISDA's Don Lamb Talks to Hoosier Ag Today on USDA ReorganizationAgReliant Genetics Announces Acquisition Agreement by GDMBiomEdit Announces Series B Raise, Advances Product to Final PhaseAgFunder News Talks with BiomEdit on Designer ProbioticsCountryMark Completes $100M Diesel Expansion ProjectPhytoform and Corteva Partner on AI to Boost Disease Resistance in Corn

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including challenges to the confirmation of Richard Fordyce as a USDA Under Secretary of Agriculture, and new agriculture programs are being offered by Huntington University. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast calls for more muggy conditions today and rains on Thursday. Then there is a major shift to comfortable conditions for Friday and the weekend. Tuesday was a repeat of lower corn and soybean futures. Wheat was the weakside leader. Andy Eubank has settlements and he is joined by market analyst Mike Castle with commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including a new trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union and the Indiana State Fair begins soon, complete with the return of the Pioneer Village. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast does not have much change from the high humidity and possible unsettled conditions, and Monday corn and soybean futures were weak again. Andy Eubank has settlements and he is joined by market analyst John Zanker with commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

The Calgary Stampede is known for its legendary rodeo and riveting chuck wagon races, but it's so much more than that.   In this episode of The Dirt, Mike Howell sits down with Chair of the Calgary Stampede's International Agriculture and Agri-Food Sub-Committee, Scott Exner, to discuss the Stampede's evolving role in international collaboration, networking and connection.   Scott shares his insights into why thousands of international guests make the trip to Alberta for this iconic event every year. It's not just for the rodeo—it's a gathering place where they can participate in meaningful networking with the entire sector, and it's a place where our industry can bridge the gap between producers and consumers.   Join the conversation to learn how the Calgary Stampede plans to continue to serve as a vital hub for thought leadership and ag innovation around the world.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

What has happened to the corn and bean numbers in the most recent reports?  Returning and special guest, Aaron Bledsoe joins host Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  If you've been around for any amount of time, you know Aaron is a fan favorite and the Grain Merchandiser at Premier Companies.On today's episode, Aaron will take us through the quarterly stocks report and why this year feels a lot more normal than last year.  Sal and Aaron will also tackle the scenarios for the old crop and new crop and why the market is struggling to figure out where the market is going to go for both.  You'll also learn about the 45Z tax credit, also known as the Clean Fuel Production Credit, and why it matters to growers.  “If we can figure out this biodiesel, there's a chance that this could be like an ethanol moment for the corn market.” 

The USDA estimates that each year in the U.S., poor nutrition causes roughly $1.1 trillion in preventable health care spending and lost productivity from diet-attributable diseases. As farmers continue their work of producing food for a growing population, agbioscience companies are also seeking new ways to innovate and optimize for human, animal and planetary health. This week, we are joined by Corteva Agriscience's first Chief Health Officer, Dr. Claudia Coplein, to examine the breadth of her new role with the company and what they aim to achieve. We get into:  The macro gaps in the way we produce and consume food and its overall impact on our health Corteva's launch of the Chief Health Officer role and how they're approaching new audiences to tell the story of farming around the world Putting this platform into practice – Claudia talks about where you see and experience her team's work What reception has been like from different audiences thus far Corteva's focus on farmer health and how current headwinds facing the industry impacts their physical, mental and emotional well-being Claudia's vision for how Corteva's health platform evolves Her background and how this role – and agbioscience – feels custom-built for her Where Claudia believes the food is health movement is headed and Corteva's role in that movement What's ahead for her team – and what has her most excited 

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including the ISDA director's reaction to USDA locating in Indianapolis as a regional hub and a preview of something new called Co-op Classic coming in August. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast calls for oppressive humidity as record high dew points are possible, and Friday corn, bean and wheat markets sold off going to the weekend. Andy Eubank has settlements and he is joined by market analyst Brian Basting with commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

On this episode of Hoosier Ag This Week: Indianapolis has been selected by USDA this past week to serve as one of five regional hub locations. You'll hear from ISDA Director Don Lamb, who says USDA's announcement is a "win-win" for Indiana agriculture. A $100 million expansion is being celebrated at CountryMark's Mount Vernon refinery in Posey County. CountryMark CEO Matt Smorch tells Hoosier Ag Today that the expansion now allows the farmer-owned cooperative to significantly increase production of renewable diesel fuel using soybean oil. You'll also hear about two other big events that are fast approaching: The Indiana Ag Policy Summit next week in Boone County—and the Co-Op Classic presented by Keystone Cooperative in Henry County on August 12! That's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Andy Eubank have the news including USDA locating in Indianapolis, grain bin rescue training for Indiana firefighters, and a preview of next week's Indiana Ag Policy Summit presented by Indiana corn and soybean. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast calls for the moisture to begin, and Thursday corn, bean and wheat markets were all quiet with some minor gains. Andy has settlements and he is joined by market analyst Karl Setzer with commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.