Episodes – Page 24 – Hoosier Ag Today

Answer Plots, Farming Technology & Childhood Stories

May 27, 2024 6:00 pm|

How do answer plots help farmers choose the best products for their land? An old friend but new guest, Kyle Pearson, who was rained out from planting today, joins hosts Sal Sama and Ryan Priest in the podcast room for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Kyle is the Answer Plot Senior Research Manager for WinField United, and he’s been in the agriculture industry for over 20 years.

You’ll hear about Kyle’s career path including his experience at Purdue, FFR, and how that brought him to WinField United. In addition to learning about the equipment they use and their biological trials, you’ll learn about WinField United’s showcase and research portions of answer plots. If you enjoy learning about farming equipment and technology, you’ll love this conversation with Kyle!

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301. BinSentry’s Ben Allen on challenges facing animal producers, feed costs + AI creating better on-farm economics

May 27, 2024 5:00 am|

The year 2024 is where AI moves from hype to help in agbioscience. Today’s guest is bringing that prediction to animal health. Ben Allen, CEO of BinSentry, joins us to talk the biggest challenge facing animal producers; one that can be controlled? Feed. Specifically, how do you get the right feed to the right place at the right time?

With feed as a gigantic expense to producers, Ben gets into BinSentry’s technology creating economic efficiency and how better data allows farmers to see things they might not see coming. He also explains BinSentry’s tech platform and being able to manage variables they’ve not been able to before, ultimately impacting their bottom line.

How does BinSentry think about the next evolution of AI? Ben talks about the full automation of logistics and planning – and he says we are much closer to that than anyone thinks.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 5/27/24

May 27, 2024 4:45 am|

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including advancement of the house version of the farm bill and how to avoid outdoor grilling mistakes. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a mix of clouds of sunshine but no Memorial Day rains, and the ag markets were mixed Friday with more gains in soybeans. Andy Eubank has closing numbers 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 This Week Podcast for 5/25/24

May 24, 2024 4:17 pm|

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Even though the House Ag Committee has advanced their version of the Farm Bill, Sabrina Halvorson reports how there were still some major disagreements between Republicans and Democrats.

Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says we’ll be seeing showers and storms this weekend, which may put a damper on both planting progress and the Indianapolis 500.

Speaking of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing", C.J. Miller chats with Donald Davidson, Historian Emeritus of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as he shares the history of the winning driver’s celebration with milk at the end of the race. Plus, you’ll hear from several of this year’s rookie drivers who were honored during the 50^th Fastest Rookie Luncheon—Presented by American Dairy Association Indiana.

All of that and much more are part of Hoosier Ag This Week!

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 5/24/24

May 24, 2024 4:45 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the new planting forecast and the Indy 500 rookies talk milk. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin details the rain possibilities over the Memorial Day weekend, and the ag markets were mixed Thursday. Andy Eubank has closing numbers 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 5/23/24

May 23, 2024 4:41 am|

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including the history of the bottle of milk at the end of the Indy 500. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin forecasts dry in the north and more wet in the south, and the ag markets were mixed Wednesday as corn and beans rebounded. Andy Eubank has closing numbers and analysis from Tom Fritz 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 5/22/24

May 22, 2024 4:35 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer, and C.J. Miller have the news including the story of an Indiana seed corn company and the rail worker shortage and what it means for agriculture. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin expects some scattered showers today and rain is more likely the next three days in the south, and the ag markets were mixed Tuesday as corn and beans traded lower. Andy Eubank has closing numbers 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.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 5/21/24

May 21, 2024 4:44 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer, and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including a planting update from northeast Indiana and animal activists busy in California. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is calling for mostly dry today but then some rain chances, and the ag markets were very strong Monday. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analysis from John Zanker 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.

Replanting Crops, Common Planting Mistakes, & Singing Duets

May 20, 2024 6:00 pm|

As growers, sellers, and agronomists, what should we be watching for at this point in the spring season? Returning guest and fan favorite, Glenn Longabaugh, joins hosts Ryan Priest and a singing Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As the Agronomist for Premier Companies, there’s no one better to give us the lay of the land. Just don’t ask Glenn questions about pop culture!

In this episode, you’ll hear about current planting conditions across the United States, common planting mistakes, and his thoughts about growers making emotional decisions to change rotation. If you are considering replanting, Glenn will provide a few things to think through to make the wisest decision and tips to finish out the planting season with the best mindset possible. There are tips for self-application, dealing with waterhemp, planting with forecasted rainfall, and upcoming planting potential. “Too often we get spun out on these tangents of things we don’t have any control over.”

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 5/20/24

May 20, 2024 8:26 am|

On today's #HATPodcast: Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is encouraged by the upcoming Indiana Farm Forecast, we discuss grain bin management and a fun food drive coming to county 4-H fairs this summer, and economist Brian Basting with Advanced Trading discusses a back and forth week in the grain markets last week.