Episodes – Page 28 – Hoosier Ag Today

Tech in Agriculture, New Premier Plant, & Favorite Sandwiches

June 17, 2024 6:00 pm|

Why is Premier spending the money on another plant? David Brim and Scott Sharp, both returning guests, join hosts Ryan Priest and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Scott is the Vice President of Crop Nutrients and Operations for Premier, and David also works for Premier as the Manager of the Mitchell facility.

You’ll hear about the new facility that’s being built in Washington County, Indiana and why they’re moving two older plants together. They’ll share insight into the increase in efficiency and speed that will be afforded and how that will allow them to service their customers even better. Have you heard rumors that they’re putting in fuel pumps and restaurants? They’ll address those rumors and share how they determine which brands they buy. “Premier is really investing in the community, and it shows the commitment…the company has to our local farmers and our customers.”

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305. Eve Hanks of MI:RNA Diagnostics on early disease identification, transforming the future of animal health

June 17, 2024 5:00 am|

Early identification of diseases in animals is critical to the future of the food system, national security and our ability to care for our pets. One company is harnessing the power of biology to accelerate identification and joined us from the Agbioscience Podcast Corner at the Animal Health, Nutrition, Innovation and Technology Conference in Boston. Eve Hanks, founder and CEO of MI:RNA Diagnostics, joins us to talk their biomarker platform reliant on microRNA that has the potential to transform the future of animal health.

Eve gets into how the platform works and success her team has experienced since spinning out of Scotland’s Rural College. She also talks the importance of partnerships to drive innovation forward.

With diseases like Avian Flu and African Swine Fever threatening the global food system, how can a tool like MI:RNA help? Eve talks combatting disease in animals and how an increased awareness of microRNA is driving interest in her team’s work.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 6/17/24

June 17, 2024 4:39 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer has the news including an Indiana crop update right from the farm and EPA is being sued and couple of ag groups are a part of that. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says expect a lot of heat throughout the week and possible pop up storms, and the Friday grain and oilseed markets sold off. Andy Eubank has settlements and commentary from Brian Basting 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 6/15/24

June 15, 2024 2:20 am|

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Henry County farmer Matthew Chapman chats with Eric Pfeiffer about crop progress so far throughout East-central Indiana.

Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says we’ll be dealing with a lot of heat, humidity, and dry weather over the next seven-to-ten days. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews the grain markets following the release of USDA’s WASDE Report on Wednesday.

Also, you’ll hear from Malcolm DeKryger, President and Co-owner of Belstra in DeMotte, Indiana. They're an independent livestock feed manufacturer that also owns and manages six sow farms that will produce over 550,000 pigs this year. He explains why they have opted to not comply with California's Prop 12 regulations.

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

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 6/14/24

June 14, 2024 4:46 am|

On the HAT Podcast on Flag Day, Eric Pfeiffer and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including managing strategic risk in your farm business and making healthy food more accessible and affordable. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says rains could linger today but a mostly nice day before more hot air returns, and the Thursday grain and oilseed markets worked higher throughout the session. Andy Eubank has settlements and commentary 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 6/13/24

June 13, 2024 4:37 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a farm bill update as we hear from Senate Republicans, and House Republicans are proposing cuts the Administration outlined for USDA. It is hot and dry and HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has details, and the Wednesday grain markets were mixed, only corn was higher after the USDA report. Andy Eubank has settlements and commentary 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 6/12/24

June 12, 2024 4:39 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including Brazilian soybeans possibly becoming less price competitive in the future and how to improve the long term resiliency of your farm. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says plenty of sunny, warm and dry weather for Indiana, and the Tuesday grain markets were mixed. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst from Arlan Suderman has commentary and a preview of today's USDA report 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 6/11/24

June 11, 2024 4:45 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including a Prop 12 update and an Indiana company that has a different view than California and will there be changes with a new president of Mexico. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin explains when the cool weather turns really hot, and the Monday corn and soybean markets posted small gains while wheat liquidated. Andy Eubank has 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.

Weed Control, Crop Maintenance, & Driving Spouse Crazy

June 10, 2024 6:00 pm|

We’ve got vines already starting to grow and ragweed up to the interns’ armpits! How much money are we supposed to spend on this? Special guest Glenn Longabaugh is in the house today! He joins hosts Ryan Priest and Sal Sama back in the podcast room for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. You don’t have to be around the podcast too long to know that Glenn is the Agronomist for Premier Companies, and he’s here to share why it’s time for growers to start to transition from the mindset where everything revolves around planting to actual maintenance of the crop.

It’s no secret that planting has been delayed and weed growth is accelerated. Many are feeling that there’s much that’s due simultaneously including weeds that are getting away from us, side-dressing, burndown, nutritionals, and more! In light of that, Glenn will share his thoughts around fungicide application, timing, and how that will help position us for a strong season in the long run. All growers are asking how we can make “the mostest from the leastest,” and Glenn’s got some tips to help you get the biggest bang for your buck, both economically and for the environment. This is another episode you’re not going to want to miss!

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304. Atarraya’s Daniel Russek on real sustainability, innovation in aquaculture and bringing food production back to its natural cycle

June 10, 2024 5:00 am|

Innovation in the agbiosciences is foundational to life – and it’s only accelerating. From biotech to production, food is transforming; and today’s guest is leading the charge on a new way of producing protein. Daniel Russek, CEO of Atarraya, joins us to talk the idea of sustainability, what it actually is and thinking long-term to achieve meaningful outcomes in this space.

From greenwashing to social media allowing people to be “kind of informed” about the state of the planet, Daniel says sustainability has to coexist with strong economics. He dives into how he sees the future of food and Atarraya tackling the fastest-growing source of protein: shrimp.

Atarraya’s innovation in aquaculture has been evolving for over a decade at this point and Daniel talks about the best resource for developing their technology: conversations with people. And it’s paid off. TIME Magazine named Atarraya one of the top 200 inventions of the year. The team also was a gold recipient of The Edison Award; with all this momentum, where do they go next?

Daniel talks expanding production, the importance of partnerships and bringing food production back into its natural cycle.