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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Andy Eubank have the news including farmer insights on how trade is faring in this newest Trump administration and it was a good finish to the northwest Indiana corn crop this year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has partly sunny skies today before clouds and rain chances move in for the southern portions of Indiana, and the Wednesday corn, soybean and wheat markets sold off despite recent Chinese soybean purchases. Andy has settlements and Tom Fritz has market analysis. 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 Wednesday edition of the Hoosier Ag Today Daily Podcast: You'll hear from Gibson County dairy producer Brian Rexing, who was elected last week as the new Chairman of the National Milk Producers Federation. Rexing will address some of the biggest issues facing America's dairy producers. Greg Allen will introduce you to Chloe Riddle from Johnson County. Last weekend, she was the recipient of the Indiana 4-H Foundation's Communication accomplishment scholarship—sponsored by Hoosier Ag Today. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast, and Karl Setzer with Consus Ag Consulting reviews Tuesday's grain and livestock markets. That's all coming up on the Hoosier Ag Today Daily Podcast!
In this episode of The Dirt, we head to Grace, Idaho, to talk with fifth-generation farmer Ryan Christensen about conserving one of agriculture's most valuable resources: water. Ryan shares how his family's farm is using technology, conservation tillage and smart irrigation practices to make every drop of water count. We dig into the importance of water management in the high desert, the practices that have delivered the greatest results on Ryan's farm and the real benefits of implementing water-saving strategies. Tune in to hear the lessons that Ryan has learned on his operation, from the advantages of reduced tillage to the value of variable-rate irrigation, and how small changes can make a big impact on crop performance and overall efficiency. 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, C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including an Indiana farmer's suggestions about how USDA can improve the meat processing industry and the latest on a possible new government aid program for farmers. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for some rain chances and then some clearing tomorrow, and the Monday corn, soybean and wheat markets posted a strong reversal from Friday losses. Andy Eubank has settlements and Chuck Shelby has market analysis. 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 latest edition of the "Your Community" Podcast: Purdue Extension has launched a new Community Development program called "Building Stronger Boards"—which is a workshop for community members who want to become more effective in their roles and responsibilities as nonprofit board members. Steve Yoder, Community Development Regional Educator, shares more about the program. "Your Community" is one of the new podcasts available as Hoosier Ag Today Presents YOUR Purdue Extension Podcast Network!
On this episode of the "4-H 4U" Podcast, Hoosier Ag Today's Greg Allen talks with 4-H Educator Bill Decker about one of 4-H's lesser-known but powerful pathways—the 4-H “Discovery” programs. They also discuss the 4-H Discovery Challenge, which is all about giving students a chance to dive into hands-on experiences—from science experiments to animal care, from coding robots to cooking competitions—all while exploring what they might want to do when they grow up. "4-H 4U” is one of the many podcasts now available on the Hoosier Ag Today presents YOUR Purdue Extension podcast network!
When you think of the midwest, you may not think of “black gold,” but maybe you won't discount it after this episode. Special and returning guest Matt Smorch joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for today's episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Matt is the President and CEO of CountryMark Cooperative. Matt joins us to discuss the quality of CountryMark diesel and fuel and what sets them apart from other suppliers in the area. In addition to speaking about blue hydrogen, Matt will put on his chemical engineering hat and share about the ISO Technology that is used to help increase the quality of their diesel fuel and add power and cetane while still keeping exceptional winter performance. You'll also learn about the refinery in Mount Vernon, Indiana that processes 35,000 barrels of crude oil from Indiana each day. For many reasons including their use of soybeans in their biodiesel and renewable diesel, you'll learn how CountryMark stands behind growers. “We're a cooperative, so when we make money, it helps all of Ag in Indiana and the money stays here.”
As an entrepreneur, sometimes the boldest move you can make is to pivot. This week, we are joined by Rian Mc Donnell, CEO of FloVision Solutions, to talk about AI-driven solutions to help the food industry become more financially and environmentally sustainable by reducing waste and maximizing yield. We get into: The work Rian leads with his team to optimize the food chain starting with protein – and how that vision varies from when he started the company Insights that FloVision drives downstream to food processors and the capabilities they have because of these technology FloVision's market differentiation How Rian sees the company playing a role in this massive food evolution Feedback he gets from working with customers – especially food processors who are very traditional in their operations FloVision's recent $8.7 million Series A fundraise and what it will enable the company to do The company's tech stack and how the data drives different decisions and solutions based on their position around the globe, their food priorities and regulatory frameworks Areas ripe for collaboration and what's ahead in 2026
On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including details on USDA opening back up and how Indiana farmers are improving demand along side their partners at USMEF. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for mostly sunny today but then some rain chances move in tonight, and the Friday corn, soybean and wheat markets all sold off upon release of the USDA WASDE report mid-session. Andy Eubank has settlements and Brian Basting has report and market analysis. 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: The federal government, including USDA, is back open after a 43-day shutdown. Eric Pfeiffer spoke with USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden about the reopening of Farm Service Agency offices, as well as the funding USDA has received for the rest of the fiscal year. C.J. Miller reports from the U.S. Meat Export Federation's Strategic Planning Conference this week in Indianapolis. He chatted with Hendricks County producer David Hardin, who now serves on the USMEF Executive Committee. You'll also hear from Indiana's own Ted McKinney, who received a special award from USMEF during their conference. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast presented by the Indiana Ag Nutrient Alliance. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews USDA's WASDE Report.
The HAT Podcast is 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 Greg Allen and our new high school intern from Montgomery County, Sophia Shannon have the news including another tool for soybean protection and the Ag Secretary explains what she is doing at USDA to mitigate government overreach on family farms. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a very nice Indiana Farm Forecast for only a few days, and Wednesday corn and soybean markets finished higher while wheat was steady. Andy Eubank has market settlements and Tom Fritz has analysis. 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 the impact on farmers of this government shutdown and the best approach to your weed management plans for next year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the cold moves out and west winds bring in warmer air, and Tuesday corn, soybean and wheat trade was quiet with positioning underway for the Friday WASDE update. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Arlan Suderman has market insights. 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.
Extension services play a key role in educating communities across the United States. But what do they actually do? Find out with host Mike Howell and guest Dr. Angus Catchot, the director of extension at Mississippi State University, to explore what extension services really are, what they do, and why they are indispensable to our communities. Dr. Catchot explains how extension services turn complex research into practical insights that help farmers, families and the community. Explore their key areas of interest, from agriculture to community development, and how their various programs benefit counties across the United States. You'll also hear about MSU Extension's new initiatives, like Walk Mississippi, and uncover the challenges of funding the people who make these programs happen. Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics Other links mentioned in this episode: Row Crop Short Course from Mississippi State Extension: https://extension.msstate.edu/events/2025/row-crop-short-course Equine Assisted Therapy Programs: https://extension.msstate.edu/family/equine-assisted-therapy-programs Mississippi State University Extension Website: https://extension.msstate.edu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MSUExtService Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msuextservice X: https://x.com/MSUExtService LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mississippi-state-university-extension-service/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MissStateExtension
On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen have the news including funding for agriculture and the farm bill in the agreement that may end the government shutdown and a look at the details of the 4-H Discovery Challenge program. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says more cold weather coming from the north today before we start to see a shift in conditions, and Monday corn, soybean and wheat markets opened the week higher as did the stock market and other commodities. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst John Zanker has market insights. 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.
Is there more roadwork happening or does it just feel that way? Special guest Josh Haley joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today's episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Josh is the CEO at Temple & Temple Excavating and Paving in Salem, Indiana.Josh, Jeff, and Sal will explore how Josh went from a general laborer to the CEO of Temple & Temple, an excavation business that's been around for over 75 years. From underground work to roadways and epoxy coating, Josh will share the variety of jobs Temple & Temple can complete. You'll also learn about the roadwork cycle and they'll shed some light into why it seems there's an increasing amount of road construction these days. Josh will also share how his company faced labor challenges head on by forming a partnership with local high schools to help students become licensed and skilled operators. If you're considering a career in excavation and paving, you'll want to tune in!
Indiana Farm Bureau has outlined its legislative priorities for 2026 and this week. Katie Nelson, the organization's Executive Director of Public Policy, joins this week to talk about the three buckets of prioritization heading into session, why they're focused on broad issues and the call to action for agbioscience innovators. We get into: A legislative recap of 2025 and lingering challenges that persist for the industry The broad policy scope that Indiana Farm Bureau has casted heading into 2026 and the “why” behind that Investment in agriculture, the challenges farmers are facing and how Katie hopes some measures move forward to enable operational success Helping rural communities thrive, the uphill battles being faced – from education to healthcare – and where Indiana Farm Bureau plans to be most active Supporting Indiana farmers through helping them to have the resources they need (water, land, etc.) How Indiana Farm Bureau is navigating federal challenges, the shutdown and conversations on behalf of farmers Trade agreements they're eyeing heading into 2026 that may impact Indiana farmers most critically The call to action for the agbioscience community to drive these priorities forward
On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including an effort to get whole milk back in schools and how Purdue Ag Ambassadors are promoting Purdue to high school students. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a mostly cloudy Indiana Farm Forecast after wintery conditions showed up yesterday, and Friday closed an up and down week in the markets with mixed corn, soybean and wheat trade. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Brian Basting has market insights. 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 latest edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: You'll hear from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins during her recent visit to Indianapolis, as she provides further details on President Trump's plan to buy more beef from Argentina to lower beef prices for consumers. Rollins also told Hoosier Ag Today how "excited" she is that Indianapolis will soon be home to one of USDA's new regional hubs. You'll also hear how harvest is nearly completed across Indiana, as we give you an update from our "Crop Tour" farmers. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says winter weather may be making its first appearance this season in his Indiana Farm Forecast. Plus, 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 C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including the ag secretary excited for a USDA move to the Indianapolis regional hub and you'll meet the new national FFA president. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin will update changing weather patterns coming to the Hoosier state, and Thursday was a rough day in the corn, soybean and wheat markets along with equities and livestock. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Karl Setzer has commentary. All of that and a salute to our friend Mike Silver upon his retirement on 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 Andy Eubank have the news including a harvest update from west-central Indiana as harvest unofficially comes to a close and what to look for in the delayed government crop report a week from Friday. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for just one more great day before weather patterns change, and the corn and soybean markets bounced back Wednesday to work higher throughout the session. Andy has the settlements and 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 Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen have the news including the Indiana State Fair's Cindy Hoye reflecting on her career ahead of retirement and what the SpeakAg Pioneers program is all about. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has more beautiful weather for two or three days before some Friday rain, and the corn and soybean markets turned lower Tuesday. Andy Eubank has the settlements and 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 latest "Your Farm" Podcast: Scott Monroe, Food Safety Educator with Purdue Extension, talks about the "Safe Produce Indiana" training program. You'll hear how they're educating Indiana's fruit and vegetable growers about on-farm food safety to reduce contamination risk and ensure their produce remains safe for all of us. The "Your Farm" Podcast is one of many new podcasts available as Hoosier Ag Today Presents YOUR Purdue Extension—a Podcast Network.
Farmers build an entire legacy within their operation, one that can be passed down for generations. But what happens when it's actually time to hand that legacy over? In this episode, Mike Howell sits down with Uncommon Farms' Manager of Succession Planning, Mike Downey to dig into the realities of on-farm succession planning. They explore the difference between estate and succession planning, the transition options available, how to bring the next generation into the business, when to use a will versus a revocable living trust, and how private installment sales can help transfer equity to the next generation while maintaining income for the current owners. Plus, Mike Downey shares his best advice for starting the succession conversation on the farm (and why starting early is the best investment you can make). 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 has the news which is a final tour around Indiana for harvest updates from various farmers, and there will be a delayed government WASDE update this month. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for beautiful weather the next few days including warmer temperatures before colder temps this weekend, and corn, soybean and wheat futures again worked higher Monday led by a strong close in beans. Andy Eubank has the settlements and 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.
Considering skipping that treated Nitrogen application next year? Stu Hirt and Cody Hornaday join hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Stu is the Territory Business Manager and Cody is the Technical Agronomist for Koch Agronomic Services. Though they're rookies to the podcast, Sal and Jeff have known them for a long time, so they're no strangers to Premier.In addition to hearing how Stu and Cody ended up working for Koch Agronomic Services, you'll learn about the three main forms of nitrogen loss and how Koch Agronomic Services can help protect against that loss. You'll also learn about volatilization inhibitors,symptoms of nitrogen deficiency, how nutrients are all connected, and why the data shows that more untreated Nitrogen actually drives losses higher instead of protecting a lower amount. Think of Nitrogen as an insurance policy. “If I could get you 12 to 15, sometimes 20 bushel more off of treated Nitrogen versus untreated Nitrogen, I mean, to me that's a no-brainer.”
On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including more details on importing beef from the Ag Secretary and what farmers talked with Secretary Rollins about during her farm visit near Lebanon last week. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin, sponsored by Indiana Ag Nutrient Alliance, includes a nice start to the week with continued warm and dry weather, and corn, soybean and wheat futures all added gains Friday. Andy Eubank has the settlements and 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.
Everyone has a story of how they've come into their career and many times on this podcast we hear the phrase “I got here by accident.” This week, we are joined by Angel Vazquez, a Field Atlas Ambassador and Ball State University student, who is exploring his interest in agbioscience careers, sharing the industry story with his peers and what he hopes to accomplish after graduation. We get into: How he is thinking about his career journey as college winds down Angel's personal story, why medicine is the path he chose and how he hopes to make a difference in the lives of others The curiosity of agbioscience and wanting to be a Field Atlas Ambassador Agbioscience conversations on Ball State's campus and how his peers engage when discussing career opportunities in the industry Learning from his peer Ambassadors on other college and university campuses What he thinks students are seeking in a career What employers should know about connecting with students His favorite Field Atlas experience and what it taught him
On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: We have full coverage of the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis presented by Keystone Cooperative! The big announcement came on Tuesday that the convention will continue to be in Indy through at least 2040! Also during the National FFA Convention, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins made her first visit to Indiana in her role as head of USDA. Her visit coincided with the announcement of a trade deal with China, as well as a long-term agreement for China to buy U.S. soybeans once again. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Harvest Weather Forecast presented by Beacon Credit Union. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews Friday's grain markets. That's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!
On the latest episode of the “Your Health” Podcast: Hoosier Ag Today's Greg Allen chats with Monica Nagele and Jessica Riffle from Purdue Extension about the many ways that you can eat healthy and get the nutrition you need without having to punish your taste buds! They also talk about the “Dining with Diabetes” curriculum that teaches how to make delicious and nutritious meals for those who are diabetic or pre-diabetic. "Your Health" is one of the many new podcasts now available as Hoosier Ag Today presents YOUR Purdue Extension—a podcast network!
The HAT Podcast is 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.
October was a busy month and we spare none on today's update with AgriNovus CEO, Christy Wright, and VP Libby Fritz. Updates include: A new global HQ for Elanco and our upcoming One Health Summit co-hosted with BioCrossroads (register here)Corteva's restructure into two companies and what comes nextBiomEdit's $2M Bezos Earth Fund Grant (listen to CEO Aaron Schacht here)BioBond launches two new adhesives -- one for fake fingernails and school adhesivesARI's new HQ at the 16 Tech Innovation District to secure Indiana's bioinnovation futureQuadrant is coming on 12/3! Register here.
The HAT Podcast is 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 an extension of Indianapolis as the home of the National FFA Convention and the U.S. Treasury Secretary on China purchasing soybeans. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin does include some moisture today but dry overall for the next two weeks, and soybean futures led corn and wheat higher again Tuesday on the China optimism. Andy Eubank has the settlements and 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.
Injuries and illnesses can bring the entire season to a halt, something no farmer can plan for. That's where Farm Rescue comes in. In this episode of The Dirt, host Mike Howell talks with Founder and President of Farm Rescue, Bill Gross, to explore how this one-of-a-kind non-profit provides free, hands-on help to farmers and ranchers to keep farms running when life takes a turn. From planting and haying to harvesting and feeding livestock, Farm Rescue mobilizes the volunteers and equipment needed to help farm families get the job done and save the season ahead. Bill shares how his roots in farming and the traditional idea of 'neighbors helping neighbors' inspired his efforts and how he thought of the idea while flying 40,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean. Explore how he's helped over 1,200 farm families through Farm Rescue since it was first started with support from dozens of organizations including Nutrien. If you or someone you know is in need of support, call Farm Rescue at 701-252-2017. Find more information here: https://farmrescue.org/. 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 has the news as he takes us around Indiana for harvest updates straight from the fields. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for continued high pressure over the state but rain chances creeping in from the south, and it was a major market rally Monday for soybean futures with corn and wheat following. Andy Eubank has the settlements and 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's happening when your alfalfa field has been treated but still becomes a weevil buffet? Brand new guest, Erika Rodbell, PhD, joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for today's episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Dr. Rodbell is the Forage Research Agronomist at Forage Genetics International, and she's here to discuss the dreaded alfalfa weevil. Dr. Rodbell will share how she went from speaking at a conference to becoming an employee of Forage Genetics International on a podcast discussing weevils. You'll learn about the different types of weevils across the United States and why the insecticides that used to work 20 years ago are no longer as effective. If you have resistance to pyrethroids, Dr. Rodbell will discuss the alternatives on the market including indoxacarb and spinosad and the differences between them. From cultural to mechanical and biological control strategies, you'll learn what people can do outside the application of insecticides. If you're interested in learning more about the various traits on the market today, visit HarvXtra.com to get some insight on what kind of investment that could be for your operation.
Biochar is an effective and profitable way to manage organic waste – and there are innovators creating new platforms to enable producers, investors and equipment suppliers to grow and deploy waste-to-value projects faster and easier than ever before. This week, we are joined by Jason Dodier, Co-Founder and CCO of Grain Ecosystem, to talk decarbonization projects, the value of the American farmer and grain as a risk reduction partner. We get into: What Grain Ecosystem does and how they deploy these waste-to-value solutions How this process looks for each player in the system – farmers, investors and equipment suppliers The Grain Ecosystem model and its adoptability that differentiates it from competitors on the market Feedback they get from the ecosystem as they deploy solutions Grain's momentum built up over the last three years and the company's biggest opportunities for growth Working with Elevate Ventures and other Indiana partners to expand their footprint in the state What's ahead for Grain Ecosystem
On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including gains overseas for U.S. for pork and a look at this week's FFA national convention coming back to Indianapolis. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin includes continued dry conditions with slight rain chances in the south later in the day, and the Friday corn, soybean and wheat markets all worked a little lower. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Brian Basting provides 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 latest edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: As we get closer to putting a bow on harvest season, Chief Meteorologist says we're dry this weekend, but we could see moisture on-and-off throughout the following 10 days in his Harvest Weather Forecast presented by Beacon Credit Union. You'll also hear crop updates from Jeff Lakin with Channel Seeds, as well as our "Crop Tour" reports from farmers all across the Hoosier State. C.J. Miller reports on President Trump's plan to buy beef from Argentina, and why U.S. beef producers are pushing back on that plan. Also, Brian Basting reviews Friday's grain markets and Andy Eubank
On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including the new harvest weather forecast and more about the Field Atlas program that helps students see the ag industry first hand. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin includes some warmer temps and dry conditions for a few days, and there was strength in the Thursday corn, soybean and wheat markets. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Karl Setzer provides 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, Greg Allen and Andy Eubank have the news including a harvest update from northwest Indiana and tips on sprucing up the yard now from the Indiana Woodland Owners. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has more partly cloudy weather and possibly some warming tomorrow. Corn, soybean and wheat futures reversed Wednesday to post moderate gains. Eric Pfeiffer has the settlements and analyst Tom Fritz provides 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 latest episode of the “Your Community” Podcast: Chelsea Brewer and Donna Vandergraff with Purdue Extension discuss the new "Steps to a Healthy You" curriculum that focuses on practical, science-based ways to choose more nutrient-dense foods that not only support long-term health but also keep you feeling satisfied and content. "Your Community" is one of the many new podcasts now available as Hoosier Ag Today presents YOUR Purdue Extension—a podcast network!
On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including beef producers' comments on President Trump's plan to lower beef prices and the benefits of 4-H from actual members as enrollment for the new year opens. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says mostly cloudy conditions will prevail the next three days, and the grain and oilseed markets made it a turnaround Tuesday with a mild selloff yesterday. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Arlan Suderman provides 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.
When every dollar counts, guessing what's in your soil isn't an option. That's where soil testing comes in. In this episode of The Dirt, we dig into how soil testing can help farmers make every input dollar work harder in their fields. Host Mike Howell is joined by Alan Meijer and Mick Goedeken from Waypoint Analytical as they discuss the real ROI of soil testing and why cutting back under tight margins isn't ideal. They explore how soil sampling improves fertilizer efficiency and crop performance, how often to test your soil, the best time of year to sample, and which soil test results matter most for your bottom line. Plus, Alan and Mick share the latest soil data trends from millions of lab results, including rising sulfur levels and shifting phosphate values. 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 has the news including an update on a pretty good harvest from around Indiana. In the Indiana Farm Forecast, HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says get ready for colder and damper conditions ahead, and the grain and oilseed markets were led higher again by a strong soy complex Monday. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst John Zanker provides 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.
We're talking about AI, but it might not be the AI you're thinking of. Returning guest Kyle Schonert joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Kyle is the Field Marketing Director for WinField United, and he's here to talk with us about the tariff landscape as it relates to active ingredients.If you've ever wondered where all of our finished products in our insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides come from and what the tariffs have done to the overall costs in this realm, Kyle will break all of those down for us today. Jeff, Sal, and Kyle will also dig into some of the surprising places the tariffs show up and why communication and planning ahead with your retailer matter more than ever. From tackling supply concerns to discussing the risks of failing to plan, this episode is packed with insights on how global trade decisions trickle all the way down to the farm.
From agbioscience innovation to defense, pharma, food and nutrition, and beyond – the bioeconomy is broad; and the intersection of innovation, research and policy generates a lot of questions when it comes to how we grow and scale to be a global leader right here in the United States. This week, we are joined by Sarah Glaven, Visiting Fellow at Princeton University's Andlinger Center and a former biotechnologist representing The White House, The Pentagon and The Naval Research Laboratory. We get into: Sarah's professional story, from being an outdoors kid to leading critical bioinnovation work on a national scale How she defines the bioeconomy and what she believes is its importance to the US' future Biggest headwinds we are facing when it comes to the growth and scale of the bioeconomy How her past experiences have shaped her perspective on the critical alignment needed among policy, innovation and research to advance the bioeconomy in the US (and the grade she'd give us on that alignment today) Indiana's position in the bioeconomy and how reshoring biomanufacturing supply chains can reduce disruption and increase competitiveness in the US Creating a skilled workforce to grow the bioeconomy and examples of upskilling and developing talent that have her most impressed What has Sarah most excited about the US' bioinnovation future
On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and and Greg Allen have the news including an ag expo designed to show how a farmer impacted by disability can continue farming and what does storage capacity nationally look like as farmers bring in the huge 2025 crop? In the Indiana Farm Forecast, HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for some minimal rain chances and even cooler air after today, and the grain and oilseed markets were led higher by soybeans Friday. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Brian Basting provides 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 latest edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: We'll see a chance in the weather pattern that brings rain this weekend, as well as cooler temperatures and possibly frost this coming week according to Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin and his Harvest Weather Forecast presented by Beacon Credit Union. We also have several harvest updates from farmers around the state with our "Crop Tour Tuesday", along with an update on corn and soybean yields around northwestern Indiana from Marty Park with Gutwein Seed Services, a Channel Seed dealer. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews the grain markets and Andy Eubank shares the closing numbers from Friday's trade. That's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!
On the latest episode of the Purdue Crop Chat Podcast: To use a baseball metaphor, we've already reached the “ninth inning” when it comes to harvest. Dan “Corn” Quinn and “Soybean” Shaun Casteel with Purdue Extension discuss yields for both crops. They also share their thoughts on preparations and adjustments to consider for 2026. 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.
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