Episodes – Page 35 – Hoosier Ag Today

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 3/5/24

March 5, 2024 4:42 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including new seed technology unveiled at Commodity Classic last week and growing overseas markets for Indiana duck. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says look for showers and thunderstorms today and then dry for a couple of days, and Monday grain and oilseed markets all moved higher. Andy Eubank has settlements and John Zanker has market 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.

Small Business Farming, Hoosier Ag Today, & Office Rules

March 4, 2024 7:00 pm|

“People forget that farmers aren’t just farmers. They’re small businesses!” Eric Pfieffer joins hosts Ryan Priest and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Eric is the Vice President of Hoosier Ag Today, and they’ve been a wonderful partner for Premier over the years and a source of education not just for farmers, but for the general public as well.

You’ll hear about Eric’s “radio love story,” the Indiana agriculture community, California’s Prop 12 and the implications, and Hoosier Ag Today. If you’ve heard of Hoosier Ag Today, you likely know they cover farm news and the weather, but did you know they are on 70+ radio stations and have their own meteorologist? You’ll also learn more about the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB), Gary Truitt, and how their programming has been able to educate growers and the general public every day. “First and foremost, that’s why we’re here. We want to educate farmers and let them know all of the important things that are gonna impact their operation.”

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 3/4/24

March 4, 2024 4:53 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller covered Commodity Classic in Houston last week. One Indiana farmer who was there reacts to comments from the ag secretary and EPA administrator. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has 70's temperatures continuing the next couple of days, and Friday grain markets were lower and soybean futures worked higher. Andy Eubank has settlements and Brian Basting has market 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.

The HAT Soil Health Podcast- Fred Woods, Indiana Conservation Leader

March 2, 2024 11:58 pm|

“You can work really hard all day long and enjoy every minute of it.”

That is part of the legacy of Fred Woods, a leader in Indiana conservation. He mentored hundreds of conservation professionals as he worked for the Soil Conservation Service in Martin County. After he retired, he continued to serve the community by planting trees.

On this episode, Barry Fisher, independent soil health consultant, and Chris Lee, with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, share memories of Fred Woods, a man who heard Hugh Hammond Bennett speak on his North Carolina farm, then went on to influence conservation in Indiana.

This episode of the HAT Soil Health Podcast is brought to you by the Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative. You can learn more about their efforts and see a schedule of events at ccsin.org.

The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 3/2/24

March 1, 2024 10:35 pm|

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report from the annual Commodity Classic event, this year in Houston, Texas. They caught up with many Hoosiers who attended, and on the program this weekend you'll hear about the issues facing corn and soybean farmers from Ted McKinney, and Matt Chapman and Steve Howell from the Indiana corn and soybean policy organizations.

HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast for the coming week. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews another back and forth week for the grain markets.

All of that is coming up on Hoosier Ag This Week!

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 3/1/24

March 1, 2024 4:36 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller are covering Commodity Classic in Houston this week. C.J. caught up with Indiana's Ted McKinney who just returned from an ag trip in Cuba and we have a way for you to start an ag business of your own. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for precipitation and milder temps, and Thursday ag markets were mixed, only corn and wheat higher. Andy Eubank has settlements and Mike Silver has market 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.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 2/29/24

February 29, 2024 4:46 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer has the news from Houston and this year's Commodity Classic. An Indiana farmer-leader will update us on the issues of the day for corn growers. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says cold continues today but less windy, and Wednesday ag markets were mixed after corn and beans rebounded. Andy Eubank has settlements and Tom Fritz has market 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.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 2/28/24

February 28, 2024 4:41 am|

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news from Houston, site of this year's Commodity Classic. He will have an Indiana farmer's outlook on what this event is all about, and we will talk about early planting of soybeans. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin predicts windy and much cooler today, and Tuesday ag markets rallied but finished mixed. Andy Eubank has settlements and Arlan Suderman has market 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.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 2/27/24

February 27, 2024 4:36 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer has the news including an update on hog profitability after some recent improvement and a new corn and soybean product that really isn't new. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says a wild weather ride is coming, and had an actual turnaround Monday for the ag markets. Andy Eubank has settlements and John Zanker has market 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.

Genetic Gain, Economics of Farming, & Talking Pets

February 26, 2024 7:00 pm|

Glenn’s got his farmer hat on! Fan favorite guest, Glenn Longabaugh, is back in the studio today, alongside hosts Sal Sama and Ryan Priest for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As an agronomist at Premier and a farmer himself, Glenn is able to speak to both the agronomics and economics of farming!

Sal, Ryan, and Glenn will cover a variety of topics including the risk and reward of farming, why growers shudder when you say, “2012,” and a bit about how crop insurance works. You’ll learn more about what you’ll want to consider when you’re looking at crop insurance and how input costs impact what you may need to purchase. Glenn will also dig into a study out of Iowa State that seeks to explain what percentage of genetic gain has come from the genetics and how much has come from management. Considering the newest tech? Trying to figure out whether to purchase grain bins? What do we do with input costs? Whether you’re just getting into farming or you’re a seasoned grower, this episode is for you!