Episodes – Hoosier Ag Today

The Federal Dietary Guidelines an ‘Unhinged’ Attack on Beef

December 4, 2024 9:21 am|

Beef is under attack again at the federal level! Brian Shuter and Hannah Gee from the Indiana Beef Cattle Association and Sigrid Johannes, Director of Government Affairs from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, join Eric Pfeiffer to discuss how "scientists" aren't following the science when it comes to putting forward recommendations for the Federal Dietary Guidelines.

The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance with support from Indiana Farm Bureau and Beck's Hybrids.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 12/4/24

December 4, 2024 4:33 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including the importance of talking mental health for youth in rural Indiana and a focus on healthier soils. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says increasing clouds may bring light precipitation, and the Tuesday soybean market worked higher with another mostly steady session for corn and wheat. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and analysis from Karl Setzer. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 12/3/24

December 3, 2024 4:40 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a Ball State take on what Trump tariffs might do to the economy and some very positive on-farm trial results to report. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a couple of dry days on tap today and tomorrow, and Monday ag markets were mostly lower but steady for corn and wheat. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and analysis from John Zanker. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

Organic Farming, Biological Biostimulants, & “I’m So Old”

December 2, 2024 6:00 pm|

Should biological biostimulants be used to replace mineral nutrition and pesticides? Premier’s Prince of Corn, Glenn Longabaugh, is back! Glenn joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies and is a fan favorite as the Agronomist at Premier Companies.

On today’s episode, we’ll dive into current events in agronomy including changes that may occur in agriculture due to the presidential change and why Glenn sees some parallels to what was experienced in the past. Glenn will share his thoughts regarding what inputs you should prioritize first and what is most important to do to the crop to increase the yield and make a grower a better steward of the environment and crop. We’ll learn more about what biological biostimulants are, what they do, and why they have become the wild west of agriculture. “I can’t think of anything that is harder on the environment, really, than organic farming.”

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 12/2/24

December 2, 2024 4:42 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a drop in interest rates and what that means for ag, and a 2025 fungicide option to think about as you plan the next crop year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin forecasts more chilly weather lasting much of the week, and the partial-day session saw mixed ag markets Friday. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and analysis from Mike Silver. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

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335. Make Hay’s Scott Nelson on the power of storytelling + closing the gaps between farms, food and people

December 2, 2024 4:00 am|

Food is the only economy in the world that touches every person on the planet. We are all connected to food, and one of the world's top marketers turned entrepreneur is now making the connection between farms, food, and people. Scott Nelson, CEO of Make Hay, joins us to talk all things consumers and connecting to the meaningful world of agriculture. We get into:

The existing gap between farms, food and people – and the opportunity to leverage today’s media landscape to connect all three.
His time at Panera and how it shaped his viewpoint on storytelling for brands.
How Scott’s background brought him to Make Hay + what the company aims to do.
Make Hay’s relationship with Purdue’s DIAL Ventures and High Alpha, and how it’s accelerating their business.
Scott’s vision for Make Hay – creating content for food transparency at scale, consumer awareness and farmers at the center of it all.
Where Make Hay is at today and what’s ahead.

The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 11/30/24

November 29, 2024 10:20 pm|

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: President Trump has picked Brooke Rollins to be his next Ag Secretary. You’ll hear what she brings to the table to lead USDA.

We’ll also shine the spotlight on the Indiana State Poultry Association and Indiana’s poultry producers who were honored earlier this week at the Statehouse for their generosity to Hoosiers in need.

You’ll also hear the heartwarming story of Pence Revington, a woodland owner in White County who uses her 65 acres of woods to honor her late father’s legacy.

All that—plus Mike Silver with Kokomo Grain reviews the grain markets from the short trading day on Black Friday. It's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 11/29/24

November 29, 2024 4:57 am|

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including an Indiana woodland owner's story from the north-central part of the state and continuing to grow U.S. meat exports. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin forecasts chilly weather for today and the weekend, and there was no ag market trade Thursday due to Thanksgiving. Andy Eubank is joined by analyst Karl Setzer for reflection on where the markets have been and are headed. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 11/28/24

November 28, 2024 4:58 am|

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including some details on the woman selected to be the next USDA secretary and how the Trump trade policies could impact Indiana specialty crop production. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says today's holiday weather will be OK but then cold air comes in. The ag markets were mixed again during the Wednesday session. Andy Eubank has the settlements and Tom Fritz has market analysis. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 11/27/24

November 27, 2024 4:46 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including what the impact of Trump tariffs on Indiana ag might be and could your soil samples be a bit off because of the dryness this year? HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin discusses a weather pattern change starting with milder temps today. The ag markets were mixed in choppy Tuesday trade. Andy Eubank has the settlements and Arlan Suderman has market analysis. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.