Hoosier Ag Today Podcast

On this week's edition of the Hoosier Ag This Week: We not only give you the top farm news stories from this past week, but we also take a look back at some of the major news stories that impacted Indiana's farmers and ag businesses throughout 2025! Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the above-normal temperatures this weekend will give way on Monday to much colder air and back-to-normal temperatures for late December. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews the grain markets from a shortened Christmas week of trade. It's all part of the year-end Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including a look at the 2026 trade deficit projection and planning your weed control program for the coming season. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes clouds and a mix of conditions in the coming days, and during the short Christmas Eve session Wednesday, grain and oilseed markets posted some nice gains. Andy Eubank has 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 Greg Allen and Andy Eubank have the news including a mindset for soybean growers to think about as they plan the 2026 crop and the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement, set for review in 2026, and how the renegotiation could bring major opportunities for agriculture. Midwest weather has really warmed up in time for Christmas. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has details on what's next in the Indiana Farm Forecast, and Tuesday grain and oilseed markets were mixed and uninspired as holiday trade is in full force. Andy has 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.

Charlie finally wraps up corn harvest, and that means a weight is lifted as part of a Christmas Miracle. But now we have Bridge Payments to fret about! What the heck are they, how are they calculated and when does it all happen?  We have some of those answers to go along with a whole lot of Ryan and Charlie speculation for this week. Weather looks very un-Christmas-like, markets certainly are scrooge-worthy, and Charlie was a winner in harvest Bingo this year. Brought to you by Mac America Ag Finance, Norhtern Indiana:  574-253-3433

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen have the news including Indiana Pork taking aim at food insecurity across the state this holiday season and how ag producers remain concerned about what the MAHA movement might mean for the industry. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin details rain chances and how long warm air remains past Christmas Day. Monday grain and oilseed markets all worked higher throughout trade. Andy Eubank has 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.

How do we build up agriculture economic development?  Returning guest, Don Lamb joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for today's episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  As you may remember, Don is the Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.  In addition to sharing about his career background and what his role looks like on a day-to-day basis, he'll discuss why Indiana's department of agriculture is so special.  You'll also hear how Don and “Team Ag Indiana” were able to successfully deliver a pitch to bring a USDA hub to Indiana and potential benefits to Indiana growers to have them local.  Don will also explain his thoughts around successfully tracking and managing agriculture economic development despite urban sprawl and large industrial sites.  “When I think about… economic development and agriculture, the doing should be happening locally… Get active.”

When it comes to crop inputs, farmers are looking for more than a salesman in the field – they need an advisor. One partner that can help shape decision making that keeps them profitable, efficient and sustainable all while driving yield to make their operations successful. It's a tall order and one this week's guest loves to welcome as a challenge. Danny Carmony, Central Indiana GM for Nutrien Ag Solutions, joins AgriNovus' VP Libby Fritz to talk consistency, serving in that advisory role over multiple generations and what innovations have him most excited for the future of the industry. We get into:  The work Nutrien Ag Solutions does to serve farmers and the outlook of growers over the last 12 months What Danny sees ahead for 2026 and recommendations they are making to their customers The relationship of Nutrien Ag Solutions with its parent company and its unique advantage Alternatives for nitrogen fertilizer, new forms of nitrogen or emerging innovations that enable the farmer to be more efficient Generational farming operations and the difference in selling across multiple generations of operators who have different schools of thought on ROI Biologicals past, present and future in agbiosience innovation Global geopolitical pressures factoring into supply and demand for farmers Using the power of partnerships, leverage Nutrien Ag Solutions' reach, while also tapping into locally to create maximum value for customers The criticality of sourcing talent in areas that are serving rural customers – and Danny's passion for bringing people from outside the industry into agbioscience What's ahead for Nutrien Ag Solutions that has him excited in 2026 

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including the huge push by soybean growers to expand biodiesel and a Madison County man who is finding new life on the farm for an unlikely construction leftover, used drywall. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says we get back on the mild side with temperatures this week and that includes well above normal for Christmas. Friday grain and oilseed markets were mixed again, and very quiet. Andy Eubank has 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.

On the latest episode of the “Your Community” Podcast: Dr. Kara Salazar, Assistant Program Leader for Community Development with Purdue Extension, talks about the efforts to help Indiana's communities plan for a more resilient and sustainable future. She discusses the community-based programs available that focus on green infrastructure, hazard mitigation, parks and public spaces, land use planning, and renewable energy development.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including what Indiana farmers should be thinking about as we get closer to the new year and a report on what over 1 million U.S. FFA members might like to see under the Christmas tree this year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin updates you on the Indiana Farm Forecast which has colder air today and then a little warmer again. Thursday grain and oilseed markets were mixed as corn and wheat futures worked above even all day. Andy Eubank has 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 HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including a fast-approaching deadline for farmers to qualify for USDA's Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, and we have details on Keystone Cooperative's initiative to strengthen the rural communities it serves. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says warm conditions continue and rain starts to spread across the state, but a cold wave is again coming. Wednesday grain and oilseed markets were mixed and all tested the high side, but only corn futures finished there. Andy Eubank has 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 Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a change of venue in June for the Indiana FFA State Convention and legislation aimed at growing healthier kids in American classrooms is closer to becoming law. In the new Indiana Farm Forecast HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has more mild air today and rain tomorrow. Tuesday grain and oilseed markets again worked in the red, absent any news to feed the bull. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Mike Castle 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 and our high school intern Sophia Shannon have the news including one of Purdue's top agronomists in disagreement with USDA's 206 bushels per acre Indiana corn crop projection and new tools to tackle red crown rot and sudden death syndrome in soybeans next year. In the new Indiana Farm Forecast HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a mix of conditions including a turn to milder air. Monday grain and oilseed markets saw more liquidation and wheat was the loss leader. Andy Eubank has 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.

On the latest episode of the Purdue Crop Chat Podcast: Dan "Corn" Quinn and "Soybean" Shaun Casteel take a look back at the 2025 crop season. Dan says he disagrees with USDA's assessment that says Indiana's average corn yield hit a record of 206 bushels an acre this year. 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.

We're all about propane today!  Special guest Brennan Gilbert and most edited guest, Bill Houze join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  Bill has been in propane sales and Brennan is a district manager.  They have both been with Premier Energy for years now and have seen how the company has grown and evolved.Bill and Brennan will share about their current roles with Premier and how they've worked to help Premier Energy maintain standards through the company growth.  In addition to learning about their testing and required certifications, you'll hear how Premier makes sure their employees have proper training to do their jobs safely and effectively.  Bill will share about the Gold Cap program and why Premier's Keep Full program can help take the stress off of your plate and make sure you don't run out of propane.  There are tips for the customer, as well!  “Understand what appliances you have that are propane…  what [propane] smells like, how to shut the tank off, and then give us a call…  and do not light candles.”

Controversy, Questions, Promises and Inaction. This week Ryan and Charlie rehash the headlines of the week, from Indiana re-districting to USDA's dud of a WASDE report. China's commodity buying to Charlie's harvest progress. Farmer Bridge Payments to bi-polar weather patterns. The thoughts and comments in our discussions this week may surprise you...or perhaps they wont. Either way, we probably don't care...as long as we provoke thought.

It is rare air to get two fantastic leaders in the same room for the podcast, but today we are joined by our very own. CICP's CEO, Melina Kennedy, hosts our newly named AgriNovus President and CEO, Christy Wright, to talk service, food as the next frontier of health and her vision for what lies ahead for Indiana's agbioscience economy.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including USDA's new program with new funding focused on regenerative agriculture and now is the time for corn and soybean growers to get serious about weed control. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has the new Indiana Farm Forecast which still has arctic high pressure over the state but a significant change in temps is coming soon. The end of the week brought a selloff in grain and oilseed markets Friday. Andy Eubank has 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: President Trump announced a $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance program aimed at helping America's farmers impacted by low crop prices. As Trump made his announcement on Monday, he was joined by Indiana corn and soybean producer Tyler Everett, who tells Hoosier Ag Today how he received the special invitation to share in the announcement at the White House. Andy Eubank reports on the continued push by the National Corn Growers Association to make year-round nationwide sales of E-15 a reality. Plus, Indiana FFA recently received a $750,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. C.J. Miller reports how the organization plans to use that grant to expand its Leadership Center near Trafalgar. Brian Basting reviews Friday's grain markets. Plus, Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says we're in for a "roller-coaster ride" when it comes to winter weather over the next two weeks! That's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!  

On the latest episode of the "4-H 4U" Podcast: Greg Allen chats with Jennifer Abrell, Indiana 4-H College & Career Readiness Specialist, about the "Beyond Ready" program, which is preparing kids to be "ready for life, ready for work." The "4-H 4U Podcast" is one of the many new podcasts available as Hoosier Ag Today Presents YOUR Purdue Extension—a Podcast Network.

On the HAT Podcast Andy Eubank and Greg Allen have the news including two big ideas shaping the future of farmers actively improving human health on the farm and E15 and high inputs remain a focus of the National Corn Growers Association's work in Washington. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for rapidly dropping temperatures with possible lingering snow in the new Indiana Farm Forecast. The Thursday grain and oilseed markets worked quietly to the positive side. C.J. Miller has 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 Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including 3/4 of a million dollars granted to Indiana FFA by Lilly Endowment and Ag Leadership Program scholarships are available for full-time farmers. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a mix of weather conditions to cover in the new Indiana Farm Forecast that does include precipitation and arctic air. The Wednesday soybean market had an assist from flash sales to China while corn and wheat traded lower. Andy Eubank has 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 HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including details on government aid to farmers announced Monday and the reaction of an Indiana farmer who was at the White House during the announcement. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says a clipper system could bring some snow to parts of Indiana today before brutal cold air comes this weekend, and the Tuesday grains and oilseeds were mixed before the USDA December and little changed after the release. Andy Eubank has 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 HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including how African swine fever confirmed in Spain is impacting the pork market around the world and our next generation of leaders is getting a boost from Indiana 4-H. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes cold, snowy conditions the rest of the week, and the Monday grains and oilseeds were led lower by weakness in soybeans ahead of today's USDA December update. Andy Eubank has 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.

How do we navigate the leadership gap that exists with recent graduates in agriculture who don't have the farm background?  Special and returning guest Sarah Beth Aubrey joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today's episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  Sarah Beth is the CEO and Founder of The Envoy Group and CEO and Founder of Agvocacy Coalitions.In addition to sharing a glimpse into her career history, Sarah Beth will share about her agriculture and energy consulting firms, The Envoy Group and Agvocacy Coalitions. You'll also learn about the WISE (Women in Sustainability Experience) network and how it's designed to help women find a space for networking and peer relationships in that segment of the industry.  Sal, Jeff, and Sarah Beth will also discuss the leadership gap and opportunities that exist with those who don't have farming backgrounds but do have an interest in agriculture. “We can be real snobbish about ag knowledge…  I think the closest thing we can do for that leadership gap is to take up a mantle of mentorship.” 

Ryan is already deep into meeting season. Charlie is still harvesting corn in the snow. Temps have already pushed below zero and the markets still suck. But we ponder this: How many times have you lamented about what is wrong with your world, your community or your country, and wanted it to be different? This week we sit down with Mike Thompson, a District Sales Manager for a regional seed company who has decided to try and make a difference by running for the Indiana State Senate seat in District 17. After recapping the year in the field on test plots, genetics and what's in the pipeline, we shift to his senate run, the thought process and ask "have you gone mental, man?"...but in a polite and curious way. This episode speaks a lot about ambition, loyalty, community pride and setting an example.

From domestic and global policy to the speed of innovation, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) works on behalf of the industry to promote research, development and movement of quality seed to meet the world's demand for food, feed, fiber and beyond. This week, Beck's Hybrids' President, Scott Beck, hosts ASTA CEO, Andy LaVigne, and organization Chair, Dave Treinen, to talk about the organization's pursuit to better connect innovation to consumers, new markets, policymakers and more. We get into:   ASTA as one of the world's oldest trade organizations and who they aim to serve Where seed production finds itself in the mix of current challenges facing production agriculture and what is unique to them The biggest regulatory discussions shaping the industry, both domestically and internationally How domestic policy impacts the industry's ability to do business internationally The accelerated trend of food is health, the seed innovator's role and how ASTA is tackling this with its partners across the value chain How ASTA works to connect seed innovation to the consumer's understanding of food production Where ASTA sees the biggest opportunities to advance technologies through partnerships and collaborations Big areas of focus for 2026 The call to action for seed distributors and innovators that want a seat at the table with ASTA, but don't know how to get started 

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including how public hearings reviewing the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement are drawing a lot of attention and meet new recipients of Indiana forest stewardship awards. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast has a mix of conditions including snow this week, and the Friday corn, soybean and wheat markets sold off with beans leading the downward slide. Andy Eubank has 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.

On the latest edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Eric Pfeiffer reports how USDA is looking to being the move of many of its employees from Washington, D.C. into Indianapolis and four other regional hubs this coming summer to make it easier for those with children to relocate at the end of their respective school year. Greg Allen reports how Indiana Farm Bureau's AgELECT program is identifying and supporting candidates who are friendly to agriculture. Also, C.J. Miller chats with Purdue Extension Forester Lenny Farlee about the benefits of having a real Christmas tree in your home this holiday season!

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including how one sector of the Indiana economy, agriculture, may be feeling the squeeze, plus we have reasons your family may want to consider putting up a fresh Christmas tree this year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast has bitter cold and significant wind chills today, and the Thursday corn, soybean and wheat markets saw a minor rebound, working higher much of the day. Andy Eubank has settlements and 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 latest episode of the "Your Farm" Podcast: C.J. Miller chats with Lenny Farlee, Extension Forester from Purdue University's Department of Forestry & Natural Resources, about the environmental and sustainability benefits of a having a real Christmas tree in your home this holiday season. The "Your Farm" Podcast is one of the many new podcasts available as Hoosier Ag Today Presents YOUR Purdue Extension—a Podcast Network!

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen have the news including the USDA move from Washington DC to regional hubs like Indianapolis and the importance of understanding how and when to use bio stimulants. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes an arctic high pressure system over Indiana, and the Wednesday corn, soybean and wheat markets all sold off throughout the session. Andy Eubank has 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 will we ever see the year-round, nationwide sale of E15, and how the soybean checkoff continues to deliver value back to the farm. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes cold air continuing this week but not much in the way of snow activity, and the Tuesday corn, soybean and wheat markets were mixed with a selloff only in soybean futures. Andy Eubank has 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 HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen have the news including ways farmers can be heard by their legislators on important issues and whether a tractor or equipment purchase can create a tax advantage going into the end of the year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes snow moving out of the state to the east, but cold air continues. The Monday corn, soybean and wheat markets worked lower on lack of fresh news and flash sales. Andy Eubank has settlements and 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.

What exactly are phytotoxins? Glenn Longabaugh joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama back in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  As everyone's favorite (and only) technical agronomist at Premier Companies, Glenn is here to share about more than just otter toilets.Glenn, Sal, and Jeff discuss phytotoxins and how cereal rye contributes to their presence in the field.  Glenn will also share why a grower might want to avoid planting corn immediately following wheat or cereal rye and the steps to take if it's unavoidable.  In addition to learning how weather impacts the rotting of the cereal grain and the vigor of the new crop, Glenn will teach us how Ascend2 and Ascend ST3 can help a grower in the transition between cover crop and corn.  From discussions around IRAC (Insecticide Resistance Action Committee) and compounds that crystallize in an insect's gut to an otter's poop dance, you'll hear why “it comes around to poop in almost every conversation!”

Mark Eads returns as we discuss land use. While its easy to see black and white when it comes to the best and most prudent use of prime farm land, there is plenty of gray area and questions that surround present and future development as well when it comes down to it. There are some winners and plenty of losers in this high stakes game.

Mark Eads returns as we discuss land use. While its easy to see black and white when it comes to the best and most prudent use of prime farm land, there is plenty of gray area and questions that surround present and future development as well when it comes down to it. There are some winners and plenty of losers in this high stakes game.

From market volatility to high input costs and beyond, farmers have faced a series of unique challenges -- and farm management is something they need and want to get a good grasp on for their operations. Looking ahead to 2026, we are joined by Dwight Raab, Advisor to Farm Business Farm Management, to examine the balance between innovation adoption and financial management. We get into:  A high-level perspective on the work FBFM does to serve Midwest farmers through data-driven decisions What the year has looked like for their farmers and how that's informed their decision making for 2026 Tax policies that are changing and how the One Big Beautiful Bill is transforming the way people should be thinking about their farming operations Out of the farmers who have operations that are doing well – what are they doing differently than others? FBFM's comprehensive farm level financial data and how those models have helped guide their decision-making processes Balancing the adoption of new innovation between the realities of economic pressures for farming operations and what efficiencies could come from technologies coming on farm The importance of financial literacy as farming operations switch hands over the next ten years The one piece of advice Dwight would offer heading into 2026 

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the importance of conservation practices on U.S. farmland and some fungicides to think about for the next crop year. Winter is definitely here and HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the cold continues with more snow possible too. The Friday corn and soybean markets were higher throughout the slightly shortened session. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Mike Castle 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: The prices for farm fertilizer remain sky-high, but will that change for 2026? C.J. Miller chats with Josh Linville, Vice President of StoneX, about the pricing and availability of fertilizers for next year. Eric Pfeiffer also talks with USDA Under Secretary Richard Fordyce, who oversees Farm Production and Conservation. They discuss the reason behind the shift in USDA's policy to push voluntary conservation, as opposed to the Biden administration's policy of mandating conservation practices for many farmers. A winter storm is on its way to the Hoosier State this weekend. Chief Meteorologist has more in your Indiana Farm Forecast. Plus, Mike Castle with StoneX reviews the grain markets from the abbreviated holiday trade we saw on Friday. All that and more are part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller, Greg Allen and Sophia Shannon have the news including a Tyson beef plant closure and what that means for its Nebraska community and more on how beef exports are holding up this year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says skies should be nice but not much warmer today, and weekend snow is coming! There were no Thursday markets to report on but we'll get some comments from Karl Setzer on what is impacting markets. 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 push for more international demand for ham and other U.S. pork products next year and why farmers could be feeling the strain of an aging electric grid. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a cold, slightly less windy Thanksgiving forecast, and the Wednesday corn, soybean and wheat markets all moved higher in pre-holiday trade. Andy Eubank 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 HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a look at what may be ahead for the high prices of fertilizer and a look back at what southern rust did to the U.S. corn crop this year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin updates us on the volatile Thanksgiving-time weather across Indiana, and the Tuesday corn, soybean and wheat markets all bounced around before closing mostly higher in light volume trade. Andy Eubank has settlements and Arlan Suderman 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.

We are back in Grace, Idaho, talking with fifth-generation farmer, Ryan Christensen, about the importance of return on investment (ROI) and yield. Ryan shares what ROI actually means, why it's important, and why he farms for a greater ROI over a greater yield (hint: it's all about profitability). Tune in to hear how Ryan has improved and increased the ROI of his operation, from implementing conservation tillage to testing out new methods of fertilization. Plus, he shares how he evaluates his ROI using real-time data and on-farm technology. Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

Happy Thanksgiving! AgriNovus was proud to present the One Health Summit in partnership with BioCrossroads and Elanco this month at the company's newly opened global headquarters in Indianapolis. Please enjoy audio from this power panel including Elanco CEO Jeff Simmons, Corteva Agriscience CEO Chuck Magro, Eli Lilly CEO Dave Ricks, Purdue University President Mung Chiang and Indiana University President Pam Whitten. The panel was moderated by the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) CEO Melina Kennedy to talk about the One Health opportunity and how best we can advance that here in the state.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen have the news including what this year's Thanksgiving dinner will cost compared to last year and how to sell your used equipment in an online platform. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for rain and mild temps today before winds shift and colder air moves in for Thanksgiving, and the Monday corn, soybean and wheat markets had another slow session that ended in a selloff. Andy Eubank has settlements and John Zanker 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 episode of the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: Eric Pfeiffer chats with USDA Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce. They discuss how the USDA Farm Service Agency was impacted by the federal government shutdown. They also talk about disaster relief available to farmers, as well as benefits that producers are seeing from The One Big Beautiful Bill. 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.

What happened to October's WASDE report? Returning and very special guest Aaron Bledsoe joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today's episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  He's the Grain Merchandiser and a resident hunter for Premier Companies, and between his hunting stories and thoughtful insight, you'll see today why he's such a fan favorite.Aaron will share how the government shutdown impacted October information including inspection data, and why the corn market is getting a temporary boost. Sal, Jeff, and Aaron will dig into the stocks-to-use rate for beans and you'll learn why it's tighter than it's been in the last few years in the United States.  They'll also discuss why there's been over a dollar rally in soybeans and why it continues to be important for growers to understand and know their targets. “There are some highlights… When we have these good days or this good month of bean rallies or even corn hanging around as strong as it has been, it gives you an opportunity to take some risk off the table.”

From food is health to biologicals, what innovations and emerging trends took over the agbiosciences in 2025 and where are we headed in 2026? Perhaps no one better a source than Jennifer Marston, Global AgTech Editor at AgFunder News, to join us as we talk through the state of venture capital, its down market and the good news about where it's headed in the future. She gets into:  A high-level overview of the venture capital market in 2025 The categories of agbioscience that are securing deals – and the areas of the globe that seem to be doing better than others with venture capital deals The shifts in the last 18-24 months across dealmaking and what feedback Jenn has heard while talking with both VCs and startups while writing stories What the startups and entrepreneurs who are winning are doing differently With longer sales cycles, regulatory pressures, etc., does Jenn think we are due for a reset in how innovation is funded in agbioscience? Indiana's unique models unfolding with Corteva Catalyst, the launch of Elanco's One Health Innovation District and how those might create a new ecosystem in the Midwest for entrepreneurs to grow and thrive New startups and innovation partnerships out of the Midwest that have Jenn most excited right now Upcoming stories and things coming from AgFunder News that she wants people to know about 

As we move into the holiday slowdown, Ryan and Charlie sift through a hodgepodge of different topics including: the last remaining acres of corn harvest, and published USDA data vs the truth from their perspectives, what they're looking at locking in for next year's inputs, and where a person should prioritize their Thanksgiving calories. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!