This episode of the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast comes from the Statehouse where Indiana Farm Bureau members gathered for a breakfast Wednesday morning to host legislators and discuss their policy priorities. Property tax relief and water rights were hot topics of conversation at the breakfast and on the podcast. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is prese…

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: We celebrate National Ag Week, as Eric Pfeiffer reports from the Indiana Statehouse during two big events this past week—the "Farm to Capitol" event on Tuesday and the Indiana Farm Bureau Legislative Breakfast on Wednesday. You'll hear from ISDA Director Don Lamb and INFB President Randy Kron as they talk ab…

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including the reason for a drop in the price of eggs nationally and a system of testing cows to make sure they are getting the right antibiotic treatments. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says not as cold today with rain and snow chances in the coming days, and the Thursday corn and soybean futures bo…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a legislative update from Indiana Farm Bureau's Randy Kron and how McDonalds of Indiana delivers Indiana grown ingredients. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin details moisture including snow and a brief return to warmer temperatures, and the Wednesday nearby corn futures were…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a report from yesterday's National Ag Day events at the Indiana statehouse and Ted McKinney weighs in on the debate over control of the Panama Canal. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has warm and windy conditions today with precipitation details for today and tomorrow, and …

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including details on Farm Advisors which offers farmer mentoring on soil health practices. We also have an update on the ag trade deficit which is heading in the wrong direction. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a warm Tuesday and Wednesday but windy and wet, and the Monday grain…

Purdue Crop Chat is a regular podcast from Hoosier Ag Today and the Purdue University Extension Service, featuring Purdue Extension soybean specialist Dr. Shaun Casteel and Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Dan Quinn. On this episode, Dan and Shaun are joined by Indiana Soybean Alliance board member Roger Wenning at this year’s Commodity Classic! They …

On the HAT St. Patrick's Day Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including EPA working to clarify rules like WOTUS and preparing the next generation of women ag leaders. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin predicts the cold air from the weekend will reverse course accompanying dry conditions, and the Friday grain and oilseed markets…

How do you keep cattle comfortable and their water unfrozen during a harsh winter? Returning guest Ryan Batt joins Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies, and he’s no stranger to the podcast! If you’ve been a listener for a while, you already know Ryan is the Facility Manager at United Producers, …

Stage content at events like World AgriTech is always of highest quality but there are conversations happening behind the scenes that give a sense of what’s happening in the industry. Brook Cunningham, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Corteva Agriscience, and Rob Dongoski, Food and Agribusiness Leader at Kearney, joined us for a …

Identifying customer needs – jobs to be done – it's the core of innovation. But what are the jobs that need to be done? What are those things left undone as we head into the 2025 growing season? And what does the current economy, trade environment and overall farm sentiment mean for innovators and the farmers they serve? Brad Fruth, Director of Inn…

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: It's been a tough time to be a farmer. In fact, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has described the state of the ag economy as "dire." C.J. Miller recently spoke with Secretary Rollins as she also shared how USDA under the Trump administration plans to correct the problems that are plaguing America's farmers. Dr…

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Gary Truitt have the news including a dire ag economy as described by the USDA secretary and Gary gets to the truth about bird flu and the high price of eggs in his new podcast. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a very windy and warm day today but storms are headed to Indiana, and the Thursday grain and oils…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a celebration of women in agriculture during the month of March and we delve into succession planning for Indiana woodland owners. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin maintains warm air in the forecast for Indiana, and the Wednesday grain and oilseed markets all sold off. Andy…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a preview of the upcoming National Ag Day next week including a special event at the Indiana statehouse, and the United Soybean Board is promoting high oleic soybeans, possibly for feeding dairy herds. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says look for sunny, dry and mild India…

On the latest episode of WTF? (What's Threatening Farmers) with Gary Truitt: "Eggzageration" is the latest issue threatening America's farmers. The misinformation about what is causing higher egg prices and the HPAI infestation is confusing consumers and distorting the image of the egg industry. Gary Truitt talks with CoBank economist Brian Earnest…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including Hoosier reaction to USDA's plan to battle the bird flu virus and it is time to lock in this season's soil fertility plan. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has slightly cooler temperatures today and tomorrow compared to Monday but a very nice week continues, and Monday marke…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the farmer priorities of Indiana Governor Mike Braun who spoke with HAT last week, and something from FMC that can help in your fight against tar spot in corn this year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is back with a mostly dry and very pleasant week in Indiana weather, an…

He’s our only podcast guest who has his own groupies! For this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies, returning guest Glenn Longabaugh joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room. Glenn, a master storyteller, is also the Agronomist for Premier Ag, and he’s taking a few moments out of a very busy schedule to sit down …

Research estimates the global animal health market to be roughly $8 billion, a number analyst firm Grand View Research expects to grow at a 10% compounded annual growth rate through 2030. Much of that growth will be driven by biotechnology. Dr. Todd Zion, CEO and founder of Akston Biosciences, joins this week to help understand what is happening in…

Don Lamb is the Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, re-appointed by Governor Mike Braun on Dec. 23, 2024. He reports directly to Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith, who serves as Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development.Don is a second-generation farmer for Lamb Farms in Boone County where, alongside his father, brothe…

On the latest edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: We have team coverage from Commodity Classic in Denver, as Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller both traveled to the Mile High City earlier this week to cover one of the largest ag conventions in the country! You'll hear from USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, as she announced a new program during Commodity Class…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including one million Hoosiers facing hunger and what it is being done about. We also have an update on the Corporate Transparency Act that includes a major shift in the focus. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's forecast has varying weather before a big warmup next week which starts …

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the President asking farmers to bear with him on the tariff plan and a weed plan that will give you some in-season flexibility. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's forecast includes a mix of weather into the weekend before quite a warmup next week, and the Wednesday ag marke…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including an update on Trump tariffs that started yesterday and some of the areas of farmer concern. Also a new product unveiled at Commodity Classic this week addresses nitrogen management. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's forecast includes a mix of conditions over the coming week…

Nancy Martinez, Director of Public Policy, Trade and Biotechnology for the National Corn Growers Assn., and Virginia Houston, Director of Government Affairs for the American Soybean Assn., join us to discuss the 3 T's- Trump, Trade, and Tariffs! This episode was recorded Monday morning, March 3rd. 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and additional ta…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news from Denver including Ag Secretary Rollins announcing changes to the economic assistance program and we have Indiana farmer reaction to her remarks at Commodity Classic. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's forecast includes mild temperatures, clouds and precipitation, and the Monday a…

On today's #HATPodcast: Economist Brian Basting from Advance Trading recaps a rough week for the grain markets, Commodity Classic kicks off in Denver, and warmer temperatures returning to the Indiana Farm Forecast with some rain. The HAT Podcast is made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness…

Why are eggs so expensive? Special guest Tony Wesner joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Tony, a native of Jackson County, is the CEO of Rose Acre Farms which, like Premier Companies, is headquartered in Seymour, Indiana, and they’ve had a front row seat to the damage that bird flu…

Pitchbook reports that of venture capital deals in 2024, roughly 30% of them were down rounds or flat, meaning their valuation of the companies either went backwards or were the same round to round. It’s a trend that will continue, so how can entrepreneurs break the cycle? Matt Tyner, managing partner of America’s most active venture capital firm –…

On this week's edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Bird Flu has been the top story—not just here in Indiana, but in Washington, D.C.—as your lawmakers and ag leaders work to find solutions to stop the outbreak. C.J. Miller reports on the $1 billion plan announced by USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins to lower egg prices, stop the spread of Bird Flu, and pr…

On today's #HATPodcast: USDA rolls out their plans to combat avian influenza, how avian flu is impacting communities and mental health, warm temps with big wind gusts today in the Indiana Farm Forecast, and USDA's 2025 outlook not friendly to the grain markets. The HAT Podcast is made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local f…

We have grain market info aplenty on today's #HATPodcast with analysis from Tom Fritz at EFG Group in Chicago and news from Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX after another selloff on Wednesday. The Indiana Farm Forecast is a bit more active with rain and some storms around the state with snow possible in some areas as well. Tune…

Mitch Frazier and Cayla Chiddister recap February by reviewing his three big trends in agbioscience for 2025, big investment news for Ingredion, Liberation Labs, Corteva Catalyst and TerraForce and look ahead to big events in March - including Quadrant on March 12. Register here: https://agrinovusindiana.com/quadrant/Learn more about the Indiana Ag…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including Indiana Farm Bureau in Washington DC working on a number of issues and digging deeper into what soybean cyst nematode really is. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has clouds for Indiana and light precipitation with a slight cool down, and the Tuesday ag markets were mixed wi…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the current class of the Indiana Ag Leadership Program of AgrIInstitute is back from a week in Washington DC. We'll learn what they've been learning and C.J. has a report on why there is a spike in farm bankruptcy's. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is calling for clouds an…

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including the Indiana protocol for dealing with bird flu in the state as detailed by the new state veterinarian and what might the impact of tariffs be on the farm machinery industry. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the mild air continues along with sunshine today around Indiana, and Friday the a…

What are chemical prices going to do? We’ve got a new guest joining hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Kyle Schonert is the Field Marketing Director for the Eastern Corn Belt for Winfield United, and he’s brought his lucky 8 ball with him today.Kyle shares how he end…

Agbioscience is the only economy that touches every person on the planet. Over the past four decades, we’ve seen massive transformation, innovation and acceleration of output in this economy. Today we are joined by a leader who has had a front row seat to it all. Jay Hulbert, CEO of Ag Alumni Seed, joins us ahead of his retirement to talk: Seeing t…

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: You’ve been hearing a lot lately about Bird Flu—now that it’s hit more than a dozen major commercial poultry farms across Indiana since the beginning of the year! That’s why U.S. Senator Todd Young from Indiana says he’s encouraging USDA to enhance its response to the outbreak. You’ll hear from Brooke Rollin…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a report from Washington D.C. with Indiana Senator Todd Young on the avian flu issue and what Indiana FFA is doing for one member here in the state. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says sunshine and cold the next two days across Indiana, and Thursday soybean futures posted…

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including a fulltime Indiana farmer who is also a lawmaker working at the statehouse, and another update on Indiana woodlands. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has very cold air in the Indiana farm forecast, and Wednesday grain and oilseed markets worked higher before profit taking sent them lower. And…

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including Ted McKinney's view of trade and tariffs in the new Trump Administration, and Gary Truitt's new podcast dives into the issues with RFK Jr., the new U.S. Health and Human Services secretary. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the Indiana farm forecast is quite different from north to south,…

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including the new USDA secretary on issues facing the agency and the farmers it serves, bird flu and the farm bill among those. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is calling for clouds and sun and not quite as cold, and Monday the markets were closed for Presidents Day. Andy Eubank is joined by analyst J…

On the latest podcast episode of WTF? (What's Threatening Farmers?): Robert Kennedy, Jr. has been confirmed and sworn in as Secretary of Health and Human Services. However, he is a major threat to agriculture and our food supply. Mr. Kennedy opposes biotechnology, the use of Glyphosate, grain based oils, confined livestock operations, and processed…

“We are a minority, but we feed the majority.” Special guest, Randy Mette, joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Randy is the Seed Product Manager for Winfield United, and he’s got a wealth of knowledge to share with us today about the seed selection, evaluation, and forecasting p…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the arrival of National FFA Week and how an Indiana cooperative is helping FFA members get right to work after high school if that's the path they choose. Also hear from President Ronald Reagan on President's Day. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says bitter cold air is her…

New data from USDA shares that net cash farm income decreased roughly 3.5% from 2023 into 2024 and we’re looking at inflation adjusted numbers. But here’s the piece of the silver lining that may be untold: that number – net cash farm income – is still above average when we look at the last 20 years from USDA data. This week, Natasha Cox, Senior Vic…

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Even though property tax reform is one of the top priorities for Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and several of your lawmakers, Senate Republicans made major changes to a property tax relief bill that eliminated several key provisions. Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith tells Hoosier Ag Today those changes do not provide enoug…

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including Lt. Governor Beckwith reaction to recent amendments to the Indiana Senate property tax bill and what farmers want to know about the large equipment showcased at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is calling for dry and chilly conditions across Ind…