Episodes – Page 2 – Hoosier Ag Today

Import Duties, Global Fertilizer Markets, & Favorite Vehicles

December 30, 2024 6:00 pm|

What’s the most traded nitrogen product that’s out there? Returning guest, Josh Linville, joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As you may remember, Josh is the Vice President of Fertilizer at StoneX and has over 20 years of experience in the fertilizer industry.

Josh will give us a glimpse into what’s happening in the global urea market and how that sets the tone for the anhydrous market. You’ll learn how navigating transportation through war zones has impacted costs and why we’re dependent upon imports to meet our fertilizer demand. Josh will also discuss the UAN (Urea Ammonium Nitrate) market and why it’s much smaller than the urea market. Josh, Sal, and Jeff will take a look at the reasons behind import duties and Josh will share his advice as you head into 2025. “Look for your opportunities… Do not let the emotion of where it looks as we go into 2025 run your decision-making process.”

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 12/30/24

December 30, 2024 4:41 am|

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including more gyrations in deadlines for the Corporate Transparency Act that farmers should know about and what might have been the biggest ag news story of 2024? HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says it will finally dry out today and cooler weather is ahead. The grain and oilseed markets were mixed Friday. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and Brian Basting has grain 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.

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339. Mitch Frazier recaps 2024 + looks ahead to three big forces of change in agbioscience

December 30, 2024 4:00 am|

It’s the end of 2024 and it was a giant year across food, animal health, plant science, agtech and agriculture. This week, we recap big stories of the year based on Accelerate 2050 – AgriNovus’ study that showed that Indiana’s agbioscience economy grew by $6 billion in 36 months. The study also launched three forces of change and opportunities for industry growth. We are laying out the top stories of 2024 based on these forces of change starting with:

Farmer Focused Innovation

AGCO and Trimble come together via a joint venture acquisition – listen to Andrew Sunderman from AGCO here;
Corteva Catalyst launches as a new investment and partnership platform designed to accelerate the development of early-stage, disruptive technologies for farmers – listen to Corteva’s Tom Green here;
Gripp wins the Producer-Led Innovation Challenge to reduce administrative burden faced by farmers – listen to Tracey Wiedmeyer from Gripp here.

BioInnovation

Primient and Sustainea announce $125 million investment to establish Lafayette, Indiana as the world’s largest Bio-MEG facility for bio-based plastics;
AgroRenew breaks ground on an $83 million Indiana-based production facility to leverage the power of the region’s melon crop to produce bio-based plastics – listen to Brian and Katie Southern from AgroRenew here;
BioMADE announces Indiana as one of six finalists to compete for the next chapter of bioinnovation infrastructure – listen to BioMADE’s Melanie Tomczak here.

Food is Health

Anu wins the HungerTech Innovation to better connect food supply with food demand using technology – listen to Anu’s Scott Massey here;
Purdue and Elanco announce the OneHealth Innovation District to establish a globally recognized research innovation district dedicated to optimizing the health of people, animals, plants and the planet – listen to Jeff Simmons from Elanco here;
Corteva’s $25 million equity stake in Pairwise to accelerate gene editing solutions, providing growers with another critical tool to keep pace with challenges facing food production.

The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 12/28/24

December 27, 2024 10:04 pm|

On this special “New Year’s Edition” of Hoosier Ag This Week: C.J. Miller has the latest update on the reporting deadline for Corporate Transparency Act—which has once again been put on hold by an Appeals Court. The deadline had previously been moved earlier this week to Jan. 13th. Failure to comply by that date could’ve resulted in two years in prison and a fine of $10,000!

Eric Pfeiffer shares how you can donate to the National FFA Organization, so their student members who come from families in need can receive an FFA jacket—and the gift of confidence and leadership!

Brian Basting with Advance Trading joins us to review Friday’s grain markets.

Plus, we’ll take a look back at some of the biggest ag news stories of 2024! It's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 12/27/24

December 27, 2024 4:39 am|

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including former ag secretary Sonny Perdue talking about tariffs ahead of the second Donald Trump administration and more Indiana woodland owner tips on who to turn to for help. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says will detail rain threats today through much of the weekend, and the grain and oilseed markets came back from the break with some strength Thursday. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and Mike Silver has grain 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 12/26/24

December 26, 2024 4:48 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including how you can give the gift of Blue, as in FFA, and a new scholarship opportunity for female freshmen. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says clouds and some degree of rain remains today, and the grain and oilseed markets traded mixed Tuesday in that Christmas Eve half session. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and Arlan Suderman provides market insights. 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 Christmas Eve, 12/24/24

December 24, 2024 4:44 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a significant U.S. win over Mexico's genetically modified corn decree and calf health on the dairy farm is now easier to monitor. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says Christmas Eve and Christmas day look cloudy, mild and not white, and the corn and wheat markets worked higher Monday but soy futures fell. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and Chuck Shelby provides market insights. 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.

Lowe’s Pellets and Grain, Pellet Processes, & Christmas Wishes

December 23, 2024 6:00 pm|

Jeff’s asking the good questions today, like, “What’s the strangest species you’ve created feed for?” Special guests, Kristy and Alan Lowe, join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Kristy and Alan are co-owners of Lowe’s Pellets and Grain which has offered premium feeds for livestock for over 60 years.

In addition to learning about Kristy and Alan’s career paths, you’ll learn about the family business that was started by Alan’s grandparents and the business that exists today. You’ll also learn about the interesting animals that have been fed specialty feed from Lowe’s Pellets and Grain and the way pellets are created. You’ll also learn how the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) has impacted food and pellet mills and get a glimpse into what it means that Lowe’s Pellets and Grain is Safe Feed/Safe Food (SF/SF) certified. “Today I think we’re selling our feed in 18 states. It’s been cool to see the growth, but you talk about a learning curve!”

Don Lamb on Continuing at ISDA

December 23, 2024 11:36 am|

Hoosier Ag Today was first to report last week that Don Lamb will return as director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture when Mike Braun becomes governor of Indiana next month. Lamb shares his vision for ISDA going forward and how this opportunity presented itself back in 2023.

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

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 12/23/24

December 23, 2024 4:33 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including comments from Don Lamb as he and his team get set to continue at the Indiana State Department of Agriculture in the new year and an important farmer update on the corporate transparency act. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin will take a look at Indiana's Christmas week forecast, and the corn and soybean markets worked higher Friday. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and Brian Basting provides market insights. 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.