Hoosier Ag Today Podcast

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Harvest Weather Forecast presented by Beacon Credit Union. Also, Brian Basting reviews Friday's grain markets. Plus, we have the ag news stories from this past week impacting Indiana agriculture!

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including another challenge for soybean growers, green stem, and the updated harvest forecast is here. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for sunny, warm and dry weather through Monday, and the grain and oilseed markets all posted green all session long on Thursday. Andy Eubank has the details and he is joined by Karl Setzer with 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 episode of the Purdue Crop Chat Podcast: Harvest is in full gear, and Dan “Corn” Quinn and “Soybean” Shaun Casteel with Purdue Extension discuss the rapid rate of progress so far this harvest season—especially with soybeans. They also discuss the latest challenges facing those running combines throughout Indiana. 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 C.J. Miller and Andy Eubank have the news including Elanco's new world headquarters now open in Indianapolis and rapid soybean harvest in northeast Indiana. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's forecast still has no changes, so harvest can carry on through Monday, and the grain and oilseed markets sold off Wednesday before a turnaround by the close. Eric Pfeiffer is joined by Arlan Suderman for 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 Greg Allen have the news including a deep a look at the reason for rising input costs farmers face and how Purdue Extension is helping rural residents meet childcare challenges. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's forecast has no near term changes from the sunny and dry weather we've been enjoying, and the grain and oilseed markets sold off before and after the USDA September 30th update. Andy Eubank is joined by Tom Fritz for 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.

What factors are influencing crop prices, input markets, and on-farm planning today?   Host Mike Howell sits down with Mark Tully, Nutrien's director of commercial value optimization, to explore the current state of agricultural markets and what it all means for growers heading into 2026.   Mark shares his insights into record harvests, shifting trade flows, and evolving fertilizer dynamics—from limited nitrogen and phosphate supplies to steady potash availability. He also highlights how broader economic trends and global factors are influencing farm inputs, exports, crop prices, and opportunities for farmers.   Listen to the episode to explore what's driving agricultural markets and prices today and what's expected next season.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

AgriNovus CEO, Christy Wright, and Vice President, Libby Fritz, recap September with Cayla Chiddister and discuss the month's news, including additions to our team via our Field Atlas Ambassador program, our participation in the One Health Summit in Indianapolis and several industry stories to share.Meet our Field Atlas Ambassadors Read Christy's Food Dive StoryAgriNovus Partners with BioCrossroads and Elanco for the Life Sciences Summit 2025Aaron Schacht to Speak at Life Sciences Summit 2025 | Watch Aaron Schacht - BiomEdit on AgbioscienceKeystone Cooperative's Kevin Still Announces Intention to Retire | Watch Kevin Still -- Keystone Cooperative on AgbioscienceSePro Corporation Announces Two AcquisitionsInsignum AgTech Raises $2.4MPurdue Researchers Develop Rapid Test for HPAIIntegrated Dynamics (Velocity Winner) Awarded $245,000 from National Science Foundation for Phase 1 SBIR GrantField Atlas AMP Applications Now Open | Apply Here

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen have the news including harvest safety tips as the season goes to full throttle and how and why you might want to consider involvement with Indiana Farm Bureau. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says harvest continues unencumbered by weather which continues sunny and dry this week, and the grain and oilseed markets were mostly flat yesterday prior to today's end of the month reports from USDA. Andy Eubank is joined by John Zanker for 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 “Your Community” Podcast: One of the greatest challenges facing those living in Indiana's rural communities is access to quality childcare. Not only are there childcare “deserts”, but finding affordable childcare can also be challenging. Dr. Brianne Wrede, Director of Community Childcare with Purdue Extension, talks about the effort to meet those challenges with the new Purdue Extension Community Childcare program, as well as a new Childcare Business Course to grow the number of well-trained providers. "Your Community" is one of the many new podcasts now available as Hoosier Ag Today presents YOUR Purdue Extension—a podcast network!

“Everyone's wondering where's this market gonna go?”  Sal's the lone host for today's episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies, but he's in good company with fan favorite Aaron Bledsoe joining him in the podcast room.  If you've been around the podcast for any amount of time, you already know Aaron is the Grain Merchandiser for Premier Companies, and he's the person growers want to hear from when it comes to market news.From acreage surprises to August's lack of rain, Sal and Aaron will talk through the findings of the most recent WASDE report.  You'll learn what's changed with yield, harvested acres, and usage, and Aaron will share how that will impact the grower.  You'll also hear about how our domestic use is the bright side to the entire situation and how it provides insulation on the demand side.  If you're a grower who's feeling undersold or like you need to get some risk off the table, you're going to want to tune in!

As consumers shift their preferences toward healthier food options, there is ripe opportunity for innovators in the CPG snack market. This week, we are joined by NutriPop co-founders Ujaswin Jain and Audrey Chung to talk food is health, student entrepreneurship and seizing the moment. We get into:  How the NutriPop team came together on the campus of the University of Notre Dame What popped water lily seeds are and how they become a nutritious snack The company's participation in AgriNovus' Velocity accelerator and how that experienced helped drive NutriPop forward in 2025 After winning the Food is Health track for Velocity, NutriPop's successes, wins and momentum on market NutriPop's differentiation and what makes them unique in the food is health space The tough realities of the CPG market and why they chose to enter as entrepreneurs Advice they would offer to young student entrepreneurs heading down a similar path  What's ahead for NutriPop 

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen have the news including assistance for farmers from tariff revenues and Eric has a safety first story from his trip with Nutrien to Canada last week. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is forecasting sunny and dry days all throughout the week, and the corn and wheat markets traded lower Friday, but beans worked quietly higher. Andy Eubank is joined by Brian Basting for 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 Hoosier Ag This Week: Indiana farmers were at the statehouse this week to participate in corn and soybean purchase commitments by a Taiwanese delegation and we were there too to get the story. Eric Pfeiffer reports from a Canadian potash mine, and vomitoxin in corn is something to be on the lookout for this harvest. Speaking of harvest, C.J. Miller has an update from southwest Indiana fields, and we address ways to keep harvest safe. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is looking at a lengthy harvest window with the new 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 HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including an agreement between Taiwan and Indiana to purchase corn and soybeans from Hoosier growers and the newest harvest weather forecast. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is calling for a very wide open harvest window that could last over two weeks, and the corn, soybean and wheat markets Thursday rebounded to settle higher. Andy Eubank is joined by Karl Setzer for 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 C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including an Eric Pfeiffer report from a major potash production site in Canada and a farm safety week primer on keeping safe and healthy this harvest. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for clouds and rain ending today, and then Friday starts an extended dry period. The corn, soybean and wheat markets worked just a little lower in very quiet trade Wednesday. Andy Eubank is joined by Tom Fritz for 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 C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including taking care of your mental and physical health as harvest starts to get very busy, and a harvest update from southwest Indiana. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin includes another couple of days with rain chances, possibly significant amounts, and the corn, soybean and wheat markets turned around to post gains Tuesday. Andy Eubank is joined by Arlan Suderman for 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.

In this episode of the “Your Health” podcast: Greg Allen talks to Angela Sorg, Purdue University Health and Human Sciences Extension Educator. As harvest season ramps up across the country, many farmers are working long hours to bring in this year's crops. But behind the scenes, there's a growing concern that's not as visible as the fields — and that's farmers' mental health. "Your Health" is one of the many new podcasts now available as Hoosier Ag Today presents YOUR Purdue Extension—a podcast network!

What crops grow best in the desert, and how does farming change in the arid Southwest?   Find out as Mike Howell sits down with Richard Mead, regional agronomy manager and innovation farm lead at Nutrien Ag Solutions, and Dr. Karl Wyant, Nutrien's director of agronomy, for a deep dive into agriculture in California and Arizona.   Dive into the diversity of crops grown throughout the year, from almonds to Durham wheat, and the unique challenges facing these crops. Uncover how growers in the area manage irrigation, salinity, soil fertility, and water, and how technology and innovations at Nutrien's Selma Innovation Farm are helping to shape the future of desert agriculture.   Learn more about the upcoming Selma Innovation Field Day hosted by Nutrien Ag Solutions here.   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 a suggestion to be on the lookout for Vomitoxin in corn this fall and precision agriculture is making a difference on the farm according to a new report. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin includes more rain chances for the next couple of days, and Monday the corn, soybean and wheat markets again posted a selloff. Andy Eubank is joined by John Zanker for 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 Purdue Crop Chat Podcast: Dan “Corn” Quinn and “Soybean” Shaun Casteel with Purdue Extension discuss the challenges impacting producers as harvest is now underway. They also give their thoughts on whether growers should prioritize harvesting one crop ahead of the other. 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.

How can you identify tar spot from 90 feet above a field?  With Taranis!  We've got three special guests, Luke Schnitker, Brad Roberts, and Cory Edge, joining host Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  Luke is celebrating a recent promotion to Director of Crop Protection and Seed with Premier Companies.  Brad is the Regional Account Manager and Cory is the Customer Success Representative for Taranis, a precision agriculture company focused on helping growers increase efficiency and yield with their crop and farm management software.On today's episode, you'll hear how each guest ended up in their current roles and why Luke isn't going to rock a mustache.  Brad and Cory will also share how Taranis is able to utilize their drones to scout their fields and why it offers more information to a grower than just seeing the crop from a four wheeler.  You'll also learn about the history of Taranis, how they hire their drone pilots, and get a glimpse into where AI could be utilized more in the agriculture industry.  “Scouting for us is being able to see every acre and then being able to understand what's happening at the leaf level.”

From innovation pipeline movement to Series B funding, leadership changes and so much more, BiomEdit is on the move. This week, CEO Aaron Schacht joins Agbioscience to talk scientific discovery, artificial intelligence, creating “and” solutions and how he approaches adding to his team in a meaningful way. Highlights include:  An overview of BiomEdit's innovation pipeline and what has Aaron most excited right now Optavant – BE-101 – and its movement through the USDA regulatory process, what the technology is designed to do and its benefit to the poultry industry Creating solutions that establish certainty for producers – having the economics make sense to where they can realize the full genetic potential of the animal Finding the right messages to connect consumers to straightforward understanding of how their food is produced and why these innovations are so important for them How the BiomEdit team approaches scientific discovery  The company's latest Series B fundriase -- $18.4 M – and what it will enable the company to do New leadership additions and how they add not only competencies, but culture to the BiomEdit team Aaron's vision for the continued opportunity to marry the AI-driven predictive analysis with scientific discovery to drive this work forward – and some incredible updates for their team in this space What's ahead for BiomEdit 

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the search for positive news to push the grain markets higher and tariffs are being discussed in DC. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin includes unstable conditions leading to rain chances this week, and the Friday corn, soybean and wheat markets were mixed but mostly lower after a positive start to the session. Andy Eubank is joined by Brian Basting for 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 Hoosier Ag This Week: Indiana's harvest season is officially underway, and you'll hear updates from Orange County farmer C.J. Fleenor in southern Indiana, as well as Tippecanoe County farmer Kevin Underwood in northwestern Indiana. You'll also hear why corn prices have been trading higher over the past month. Plus, Greg Allen reports on the ongoing rise in fertilizer prices. 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 HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the first harvest weather forecast of the season and some of the unique opportunities in agriculture beyond row crops that students might be interested in. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for another two days of the warm and dry weather, and the Thursday corn, soybean and wheat markets sold off again. Andy Eubank is joined by Karl Setzer for 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 Greg Allen have the news including another variable year for the Indiana corn and soybean crops and an update on increasing costs of fertilizer. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin includes no change in the sunny, warm and dry conditions, and the Wednesday corn, soybean and wheat markets sold off on lack of news and profit taking. Andy Eubank is joined by Tom Fritz for 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.

Helping our Indiana 4-H members to thrive is the topic of the latest episode of the "4H-4U" podcast. Hoosier Ag Today's Greg Allen is joined by Carla Kidwell, Malea Huffman, and Kathleen Bohde with Purdue Extension as they share more about the 4-H Thriving Model and how it creates positive youth development in 4-H programs. "4H-4U" is one of the many new podcasts now available as Hoosier Ag Today presents YOUR Purdue Extension—a podcast network!

On the latest episode of WTF? (What's Threatening Farmers) with Gary Truitt: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says, “The Golden Age of Agriculture is just around the corner,” but many U.S. farmers are not buying this line. Purdue University research shows there is a major drop in farmer confidence in the future of farming. Corn growers have seen a long-term downturn in the farm economy. In this podcast, WTF host Gary Truitt examines the implications this has for Midwestern family farms and the rural communities where they live. He chats with Dr. Michael Langemeier, Director of the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture, as he offers recommendations on how producers can best position their operations to survive this multiyear depression.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including an economist's view of why corn prices have gained in recent days and details on a new approach to corn rootworm control. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin includes continued dry conditions through Saturday, and the Tuesday corn, soybean and wheat markets posted gains, working higher all day. Andy Eubank is joined by Arlan Suderman for 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.

Can your crops really talk?   On this episode of The Dirt, host Mike Howell sits down with Co-Founder and Director of Vivent Biosignals, Nigel Wallbridge, to uncover how biosensors are helping farmers tap into the hidden communication networks inside their plants.   Nigel shares how tiny electrodes and AI algorithms work together to detect internal crop signals before they are visible in the field.   From early warnings of drought, disease, and nutrient deficiencies to real-time insights that improve irrigation and soil fertility planning, this technology is giving farmers a new way to "listen" to their crops. Tune in to explore the benefits of biosensors, what they can detect, and how you can implement them on your operation.   To learn more about biosensors and the new technology offered by Vivent, visit www.vivent-biosignals.com   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 a look at one farmer's corn and soybean crop in southern Indiana, and meet a not-so-typical cattle farmer from Cass County. The summer-like hot and dry conditions continue in the Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin, and the Monday corn and soybean markets sold off while wheat was quietly higher. Andy Eubank welcomes John Zanker with 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.

Why does soil sampling depth matter?  Host Sal Sama is joined in the podcast room by special guests, Drew Schumacher and Blake Albrecht.  Drew is the co-founder and CEO of ROGO Ag, a high accuracy soil sampling company, and Blake is the TRAX Agronomy Lead West at Premier Companies.  You'll hear about Drew's career path and how he went from working in mechanical engineering to founding a business in the agriculture industry.  You'll also learn about Blake's path to Premier Ag and the many hats he wears for the company, including his work with the TRAX department.  You'll learn about soil sampling and how Rogo Ag can remove the human error element in soil sampling and help farmers learn how to apply fertilizer more accurately.  Soil sampling is something that needs to be taken very seriously.  “It's the foundation for so many decisions that get made until the next sample rotation comes around…”

The global GMO testing market was valued at $3.9 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $6.2 billion by 2031.  With current processes costing time and money, there is a massive opportunity for innovation in genetic detection that benefits grain distributors, seed suppliers and ultimately – the farmer and consumer. Today we are joined by Ryan Skaar, COO of NanoBio Designs, to talk their platform technology and winning AgriNovus' Velocity accelerator. We get into:  What NanoBio Designs does and who they exist to serve through their technology How the company has evolved since locating their headquarters to Indianapolis in 2022 Why they chose Indiana, its entrepreneurial resources and connections, as home base Their technology, IndyStix, and its differentiation from other genetic testing technologies on the market What winning the AgriNovus Velocity accelerator did for NanoBio Designs as a company and what they've done post-win to build momentum How IndyStix creates confidence for the entire value chain  What Ryan sees as NanoBio Designs' biggest opportunities for the future The company's pilot that's currently running and its end goal What's ahead for the company 

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a look at Indiana corn and soybean yields in the new USDA report and Ted McKinney on why the skinny farm bill isn't a top priority. It is warming up across the Midwest in the new Indiana Farm Forecast from HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin and it will be mostly dry, and the Friday grain and oilseed markets worked higher before and after the USDA September WASDE report. Andy Eubank welcomes Brian Basting with market and report 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 week's edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: 28 people lost their lives in farming accidents in Indiana last year according to the 2024 Indiana Farm Fatality Summary from Purdue University. You'll hear from Ed Sheldon, Agricultural Safety Specialist at Purdue, as he discusses the report and shares why a much higher number of those older than 55 are being killed in farming accidents. You'll also hear how Red Crown Rot is having a negative impact on soybean crops across Indiana and much of the Midwest. Plus, why a new "Skinny Farm Bill" may not get passed by your lawmakers on Capitol Hill before the deadline of Sept. 30. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your dry Indiana farm forecast and inch closer to harvest season. Also, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews USDA's WASDE Report that was released on Friday and talks about the impact is could have for several days on the grain markets. That's all part of the latest episode of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including an increase in the number of Indiana farm fatalities and how soil fertility decisions can impact the bottom line. It's another dry Indiana Farm Forecast from HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin with rain chances very minimal this weekend, and the Thursday grain and oilseed markets all moved higher on the eve of the USDA September WASDE update, led by the soy complex. Andy Eubank has the numbers and market analysis comes from Karl Setzer. 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 Ed Sheldon, Agricultural Safety Specialist with Purdue Extension, who helped put together the 2024 Indiana Farm Fatality Summary with Purdue University ABE. Sheldon shares that most farm fatalities involve older people—mostly men. He also discusses the alarming number of children who have recently lost their lives in farming accidents across Indiana. "Your Farm" 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 American Farm Bureau's reaction to the Make Our Children Healthy Again strategy and there could be relief for farmers, grain handlers, and exporters in the U.S. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast calls for more sunny and dry conditions with only slight rain chances, and the Wednesday grain and oilseed markets again sold off two days before the USDA September WASDE update. Andy Eubank has the numbers and market analysis comes from Tom Fritz. 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 an effort to spotlight food insecurity especially among kids, and inside the details of an increase in forecasted net farm income. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast is dry again, so no real changes, and the grain and oilseed markets were higher Monday but lower Tuesday. Andy Eubank has the numbers and market analysis comes from Arlan Suderman. 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 nitrogen management look like in the Canadian Prairies?   Find out as host Mike Howell sits down with Retired Agronomist, Ray Dowbenko, to explore how nitrogen is lost, managed and applied in Western Canada.   From the primary sources of nitrogen used and how they're applied, to fall application considerations and the value of enhanced-efficiency fertilizers, we explore the ins and outs of nitrogen loss and nitrogen management in the North.   Dig into how Canadians prevent nitrogen loss, the increasing value of urea, controlled-release nitrogen products and tips for greater nitrogen management in this exciting episode.   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 a look at how much of a problem red crown rot is this year and there are five winners in the Stock the Trailer food drive challenge. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast continues very dry the rest of the week with more summer-like temperatures too, and the grain and oilseed markets tacked on a few cents in a higher session after a lower open Monday. Andy Eubank has the numbers and market analysis from John Zanker. 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 have we learned from the 2025 answer plots?  While Jeff is probably off doing his hair, host Sal Sama is joined in the podcast room by the fan favorite, Glenn Longabaugh.  Glenn is famous for being the Technical Agronomist for Premier Companies, and he's also an amateur investigator for crop damage caused by animals.  Glenn will share about the success they've had with this year's answer plot participation and the information he's been able to share with area growers regarding getting more from your crop protection spend, nutrition, and ag technology.  Glenn will also share why he feels growers should frontload their herbicide applications to help get control of weeds and the work he and his team have done on red crown rot which is a soil borne pathogen.  “We are well respected at Premier amongst the basic manufacturers for being able to make these kinds of trials and help collect data on this sort of thing, and it should tell our growers that we're in a leadership position, that we're actively looking for solutions for their problems…”

Indiana is now home to a commercially available renewable diesel fuel production facility after CountryMark cut the ribbon on its $100 million plus refinery upgrade in Mount Vernon. With new production capabilities and a new market for Indiana soybean farmers, we are joined by CountryMark CEO Matt Smorch to talk about the expansion and what lies ahead. We get into it:  The company's innovation portfolio and what they bring to the energy market How biofuels have evolved in recent years – from policy driving change to sustainable aviation fuel Ag and oil coming together to drive outcomes on policy The $100 million investment in the Mount Vernon facility and how it positions them for the future The benefits of co-processed renewable diesel Why they chose to make this investment right now What's ahead for CountryMark 

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including an appeal for egg producers in Indiana to consider a position on the American Egg Board. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast is dry for a full two weeks along with warmer temperatures, and the grain and oilseed markets worked both sides in quiet Friday trade before finishing lower. Andy Eubank is joined by market analyst Brian Basting for his 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: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has introduced a new program to try and increase the number of livestock veterinarians—and make them available in rural communities. You'll also hear from Indiana native and NASDA CEO Ted McKinney, who was in Africa this past week to help create new trading partnerships for U.S. agriculture Our Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin also has your Indiana Farm Forecast—plus market analyst Brian Basting reviews Friday's grain markets. AND, you'll hear about the push by the Indiana State Poultry Association to get more of Indiana's egg producers to serve on the American Egg Board. That's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

On the latest episode of the Purdue Crop Chat Podcast: Dan "Corn" Quinn and "Soybean" Shaun Casteel talk disease pressures and yield estimates as we roll into harvest season. They're joined by Megan Burns, who discusses the importance of managing your soil fertility despite the recent economic challenges. Megan also has a "hot take" on maple syrup! 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 C.J. Miller has the news including a preview of the Purdue Crop Chat podcast focusing on more southern rust this year and two Indiana farmers are part of a Governor Braun appointed group looking at possible changes to our border with Illinois. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast details rain possibilities heading to the weekend, and the grain and oilseed markets were mixed Thursday as corn and soybeans came back to settle above even. Andy Eubank is joined by market analyst Karl Setzer for his 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 HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including a Hoosier in Africa advocating for U.S. agriculture and Case IH unveils its most powerful tractor yet at Farm Progress. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes rain slowly moving out of Indiana with some sun breaking through, and the grain and oilseed markets all sold off Wednesday with soybeans again leading lower. Andy Eubank is joined by market analyst Steve Erdman for his 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 HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including an update on crop conditions in the Ft. Wayne area and details of a change in the burdensome aspect of a 2023 labor rule. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast calls for warm air again today and there are some rain chances that he will detail. The grain and oilseed markets were mixed Tuesday but very weak in soybeans. Andy Eubank is joined by market analyst Arlan Suderman for his 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.

Ready to change the way you look at football fields forever? It's not as simple as managing an acre of grass.   In this episode of The Dirt, Dr. Bryan G. Hopkins joins Mike Howell to break down the art and science of sports turf management. From irrigation timing and mowing height, paint and shade, to compaction and crowns, you'll hear what really goes into the fields our athletes play on.   Explore why natural grass has become the turf of choice, how stadium layouts affect growth and uncover innovative technologies that have changed the turfgrass management game for NFL and college football consultants like Dr. Bryan Hopkins.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics  

On the first episode of the "Your Farm" podcast, C.J. Miller chats with Dr. Henry Quesada, Assistant Director of Purdue Extension, about the many ways that Purdue Extension-Agriculture & Natural Resources programs and resources are making a positive impact on the lives of Indiana's farmers and rural Hoosiers. "Your Farm" is one of the many new podcasts now available as Hoosier Ag Today presents YOUR Purdue Extension—a podcast network!