Episodes – Page 17 – Hoosier Ag Today

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 7/17/24

July 17, 2024 4:35 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer, C.J. Miller and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including a visit to Washington this week by Indiana corn and soybean farmers, and Eric is there with coverage, and good news for farmland buyers in a new report. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for lingering moisture in parts of Indiana but then improving weather, and Tuesday corn and soybean markets rebounded slightly from losses the previous session. Andy Eubank has closing prices and Arlan Suderman provides analysis on 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.

A Hoosier Advocating for Fair Trade at NCGA

July 16, 2024 4:03 pm|

Indiana native Nancy Martinez joins Hoosier Ag Today's Eric Pfeiffer and Steve Howell from the Indiana Corn Growers Association for this edition of the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast to discuss trade. Martinez is Director of Public Policy, Trade and Biotechnology for the National Corn Growers Association based in Washington, D.C.

Martinez discusses the latest on the Mexico-U.S. biotech corn ban and the USMCA dispute panel as well as ongoing investigations by the U.S. Department of Commerce into tariffs on phosphates and 2,4-D that are passing increased costs on to farmers.

Martinez was a 10-year 4-H member from Marion County and studied politics and religion at Indiana University. She previously worked for Senator Todd Young before joining NCGA.

The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance. This episode is recorded on-site in Washington, D.C.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 7/16/24

July 16, 2024 4:34 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including very good corn and soybeans in Indiana, maybe some records, and an important note for specialty crop producers about crop insurance. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin sees the possibility of showers and thunderstorms today, and the grain and oilseed markets sold off sharply Monday. Andy Eubank has closing prices and John Zanker provides analysis on 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.

Soybean Oil Masters, IN Soybean Alliance, & Plumbing Issues

July 15, 2024 6:00 pm|

“It’s about these big flat fields, and big skies, and that’s truly where the passion is, and I may not get to do that a lot, but I get to work for the guys who do.” Chris Weldon joins hosts Ryan Priest and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Chris is the Market Development Project Manager for the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Marketing Council.

In addition to telling some wild plumbing and closet stories, Chris will share the story of his career path and what brought him to his current role. You’ll learn about how the Indiana Soybean Alliance is working with national partners to create demand for Indiana products on a global scale. You’ll learn about the Soybean Oil Masters Program which is designed to provide education to international stakeholders about U.S.-grown soybeans and the advantages of importing the product and how the checkoff program works on behalf of the farmer. “Every single farmer in our state, in some way, is somebody that I’m working for.”

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 7/15/24

July 15, 2024 4:47 am|

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including frustration over EPA regulations and how to sharpen the pencil on next year's crop inputs. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says unsettled weather sticks around as do hot and humid conditions. Friday's USDA supply and demand update provided a minor boost for the corn market. Andy Eubank has closing prices and Brian Basting has report analysis on 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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310. Dr. Jaleh Daie on investing for humanity, emerging trends in agbioscience + farmer needs as the priority for the future

July 15, 2024 4:00 am|

Capital and science – two key ingredients that are shaping the future of the agbioscience economy. Dr. Jaleh Daie, Managing Partner of Aurora Equity, joins us today to talk about the state of risk capital in agbioscience, the round trip we’ve taken in the last six years and how it compares to other areas of investment.

With Jaleh’s rich background in education and focus on science, what unique opportunities have been created for her? She talks doing good for humanity, trailblazing for women in science and seeing innovation through a scientific lens. Jaleh talks investment in agtech being in the “early innings” and big trends getting a lot of traction – including biologicals, gene editing and artificial intelligence (AI).

Jaleh gets into digital and its potential to transform agriculture – from the farmgate to the dinner plate – and the opportunities to innovate in a tightening farm economy. She stresses the importance of understanding the needs of farmers and her excitement surrounding upstream innovation to create better margins and profitability for farmers around the world.

The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 7/13/24

July 12, 2024 4:57 pm|

On this edition of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast: We’ll bring you an update on how corn and soybean crops are looking across the state. You’ll hear from Levi Riggs, who not only owns Riggs Ag Solutions based in Danville—but he’s also a country music artist who will be opening for Sawyer Brown at the Honeywell Center in Wabash, Indiana on Thursday, August 1st.

Also, Brian Basting with Advance Trading will take a deeper dive into the USDA’s WASDE Report that was released Friday at noon—and how that report impact the grain markets to close out the week.

Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a look at your Indiana Farm Forecast.

Plus, you’ll hear the story of Indiana’s “Pickle Town”. Max Troyer is the owner of Sechler’s Pickles in St. Joe, Indiana in DeKalb County—which is also home to next weekend’s St. Joe Pickle Festival! Max will share the 100-year history of Sechler’s Pickles coming up.

That’s all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 7/12/24

July 12, 2024 12:40 am|

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including EPA regulations under a House Ag Committee microscope this week and considerations for extra income out of your woodlands. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says it will be a mix of clouds and sunshine today and then rain in the second half of the weekend, and the Thursday corn, soybean and wheat markets all gained some ground ahead of the July crop report today. Andy Eubank has closing prices and analysis from Mike Silver on 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 7/11/24

July 11, 2024 4:00 am|

On today's #HATPodcast: A crop update from West Central Indiana, some rain across the state but not as much as we've seen recently in the Indiana Farm Forecast, and market analyst Tom Fritz from EFG Group in Chicago breaks down another day of sharp losses for soybean futures. The HAT Podcast is made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust!

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 7/10/24

July 10, 2024 4:46 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including an update on lower U.S. ag exports while imports increase and an upcoming antique power show preview. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin will detail what additional rain we might receive today, and the Tuesday the soybean market continued its losing streak. Andy Eubank has closing prices and analysis from Arlan Suderman on 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.