Episodes – Hoosier Ag Today

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 3/6/25

March 6, 2025 4:44 am|

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 markets finally rebounded as many markets enjoyed a break from liquidation. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Steve Erdman provides market 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.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 3/5/25

March 5, 2025 4:43 am|

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, and the Tuesday ag markets again liquidated as tariffs went into effect. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Arlan Suderman provides market 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.

Trump, Tariffs, & Trade: NCGA, ASA Weigh In

March 4, 2025 12:29 pm|

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 tariffs on China took effect at midnight March 4th.

This podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance with additional support from Indiana Farm Bureau.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 3/4/25

March 4, 2025 4:25 am|

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 ag markets continued liquidating in what some call a market free fall. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst John Zanker provides market 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.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 3/3/25

March 3, 2025 4:06 am|

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 for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

Rose Acre Farms, Avian Flu, & Dream Hobbies

March 3, 2025 3:15 am|

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 can cause.

You’ll hear about Tony’s background in agriculture and his 43+ year adventure with Rose Acre Farm which is a third generation, family-owned egg farm. Tony will share about how the avian flu has impacted their operation and how they are navigating losing six million birds in the first couple of months of 2025. He’ll talk about the ripple effects that growers will feel because of the losses and his testimony in front of the Senate Agriculture Committee. Can you trust the eggs that you’re purchasing off the shelves? Tony will share why you can trust those eggs, and if you’re wondering what you can do, in Tony’s words, “Tell your politicians and your lawmakers, help the egg industry, help the turkey people, help the dairy people come up with vaccination programs… so that we can have affordable food, we can have safe food, and we can not have to destroy animals that are here working to feed all of us.”

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350. Elevate Ventures’ Matt Tyner on the cost of innovation + the role of the investor in this next era of venture capital

March 3, 2025 3:00 am|

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 – Elevate Ventures, joins today to make sense of what’s ahead and how innovators can succeed. He gets into:

The current state of venture capital – and the criticality of taking a step back to understand where things sit today
Investors’ increased focus on profitability and not being able to cut your way to growth
Artificial intelligence as an enabler – not a vertical
Does the future include a shift to debt versus venture
The cost of innovation and the role of an investor in this era of venture capital
What the current conversation with portfolio companies looks like for Elevate Ventures
What Matt sees as emerging trends in agbioscience
The most important jobs to be done in the industry

The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 3/1/25

February 28, 2025 7:20 pm|

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 protect U.S. poultry producers. You'll also hear from Rose Acre Farms CEO Tony Wesner. He testified this past week before the Senate Ag Committee and encouraged the ag community to implement Bird Flu vaccines as part of the protocol to stop the virus.

You'll also hear a preview of Commodity Classic, which is kicking off Sunday in Denver. Eric Pfeiffer chats with Dubois County farmer J.R. Roesner, who is on the board of the National Corn Growers Association, about the huge trade show that runs through Tuesday.

Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews Friday's grain markets. All that and much more are part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 2/28/25

February 28, 2025 4:21 am|

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 farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 2/27/25

February 27, 2025 4:39 am|

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 in thanks to First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years! Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.