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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 1/17/25

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including agriculture bills introduced at the Indiana Statehouse, a biofuels bill among them, and Ag Secretary Vilsack's third term is coming to end. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin details warm weather today with moisture working its way in late in the day, and Thursday the grains, oilseeds, livestock and crude oil futures all worked lower. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and Mike Silver 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.

 
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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 1/16/25

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including what one Indiana farmer can tell us about the work of the United Soybean Board and we have more details on the current state of foreign ownership of U.S. farmland. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is calling for a wild ride in our winter weather, and Wednesday the corn market worked higher while soybeans fell marginally. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and market analysis 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.

 
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Biofuels Policy in Indy & DC with POET and Louis Dreyfus

This Indiana Ag Policy Podcast originates from the Fort Wayne Farm Show as we discuss biofuels policy with POET's Aaron Kuhn and Louis Dreyfus Company's Jeremy Mullins. Steve Howell from the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Growers Association joins us as well to discuss House Bill 1127 & Senate Bill 254 that would provide tax credits to retailers to boost investment in modern fuel pumps and tanks so they can carry more biofuel options for consumers.

We also talk about biofuels policy in DC on the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast presented by the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Growers Association. The podcast is also supported by Indiana Farm Bureau.

 
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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 1/15/25

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including an appearance at the Ft. Wayne Farm Show by HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin with a springtime planting weather lookahead, and diving into meat exports to the UK. Ryan will also have the near-term forecast, and Tuesday the corn and soybean trade took some profits. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and market analysis 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.

 
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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 1/14/25

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including an Indiana bill to protect Hoosier homesteads from eminent domain and revisiting the shocking aspects of the USDA January supply and demand report. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for more cloud cover with possible snow flurries today, and Monday's corn, soybean and wheat futures all worked higher as the market saw follow through from the Friday rally. Andy Eubank has the closing 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.

 
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Premier Connect, Propane Market, & Dream Jobs

Would you believe Bill’s dream job is “selling propane and propane accessories?”  Returning Sales Professional and special guest, Bill Houze, joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  Bill handles propane sales and joins us representing Premier Energy.


In addition to all the laughs you’d expect when Bill is a guest, you’ll learn a bit about the portion of Premier Companies known as Premier Energy and their propane division.  Bill will share about the “keep full” and Gold Cap program which protects consumers from fuel price spikes and makes sure customers don’t run out of propane.  He’ll also share about the budget plans that exist that give a monthly bill for budgeting purposes.  Did you know Premier Energy has an app called Premier Connect that allows you to order fuel for your tank, communicate with the team, and view your usage history over time?  Buckle up for lots of learning and laughs on this episode of The High Ground! 

 
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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 1/13/25

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Andy Eubank have the news including what is projected to be another challenging year for corn and soybean farmers to turn a profit and we have good news about an averted strike. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is predicting mostly dry weather but cold temps continue, and corn and soybean futures enjoyed a strong bump after Friday's USDA reports. Andy has the closing numbers and market and report analysis from Brian Basting. 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.

 
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341. Corteva’s Wendy Srnic on gene editing, the Pairwise partnership and artificial intelligence adding speed to biotechnology

According to AgFunder News, gene editing startups have raised $2.7 billion since 2012 in pursuit of technologies that advance everything from crop performance to yield. Today we are joined by a pioneer in science at the largest pure play agriculture company in the world. Dr. Wendy Srnic, VP of Biotechnology at Corteva Agriscience, to talk gene editing and its future. We get into:  

  • What is gene editing and how does it differ from genetically modified crops? 
  • How gene editing affects that broader value chain and food system at large. 
  • Corteva’s partnership with Pairwise via their investment vehicle, Corteva Catalyst, and how they plan to leverage gene editing to make fruits and vegetables more accessible and nutritious. 
  • The objective of Corteva Catalyst to advance external technologies that align with the company’s internal R&D strategy – and the importance of staying nimble to seize opportunities and drive outcomes whether they are joint ventures, acquisitions, investments or traditional collaborations. 
  • Wendy’s perspective on where we’re at in the evolution of biotechnology, what’s emerging and how artificial intelligence (AI) is speeding up – and de-risking – the scientific discovery process. 
  • What does AI bring to the future of a partnership like that of Corteva and Pairwise? 


 
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The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 1/11/25

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: We dive deeper into an Indiana Senate bill that would strip the Lt. Governor of his oversight of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. We spoke with both Lt. Governor-elect Micah Beckwith and State Senator Susan Glick, the co-author of the bill, to get their feedback on the legislation.

A positive case of bird flu has been identified at a commercial turkey farm in Jay County in East-Central Indiana. Eric Pfeiffer chats with Denise Derrer Spears with the Indiana State Board of Animal Health about the measures being used to stop the spread of the virus.

You’ll also hear about a new survey from Purdue that asks farmers how they feel about the state of the economy following the election last November.

AND you’ll meet this year’s newly-crowned Indiana State Fair Queen for 2025, Pilar Bravo from Marion County. You'll hear about her all-time favorite food item at the Indiana State Fair, which may come as a surprise!

We’ll feature those stories—plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading joins us to review the USDA’s monthly WASDE Report for January and discuss the impact it had on Friday’s grain markets. It's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

 
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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 1/10/25

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including an Indiana senate bill that would impact the state's ag department and the Lt. Governor's oversight of that agency. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has snow in the Indiana farm forecast for today, then clearing skies Saturday, and the grain and oilseed markets were mixed in choppy Thursday trade before the USDA reports today at noon Eastern time. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and market 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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