Episodes – Page 41 – Hoosier Ag Today

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The Whole Farmer: Cultivating Mental Wellness in Agriculture

April 21, 2025 4:07 am|

Meet Emily Grant, a passionate advocate for mental health in agriculture and a freshman at Purdue University studying Agriculture Communications. With a standout FFA career and a deep-rooted love for the industry, Emily founded “The Whole Farmer”—a social media platform dedicated to the mental, physical, social, and spiritual well-being of farmers, ranchers, and agriculturalists.

Through her work, she collaborates with top organizations to break the stigma around mental health in agriculture. Emily also runs a livestock and western photography business and raises purebred show cattle. Don’t miss this inspiring episode as she shares her journey, insights, and tools for navigating farm stress.

📲 Follow Emily: @thewholefarmer (Instagram & Facebook)
🎧 Listen now and join the conversation!

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359. Dr. Mahsa Vazin on PawCo Foods leveraging AI to optimize pet nutrition + disruption in pet health innovation

April 21, 2025 4:04 am|

Pet ownership in the U.S. has increased dramatically over the past three decades according to Forbes – showing 66% of households own a pet. That’s almost 87 million houses, up 58% from 1988. Staggering growth drives dramatic need for innovation in pet health...and pet food. Dr. Mahsa Vazin, CEO and founder of PawCo Foods, joins us fresh off a venture capital raise to talk innovation and what’s ahead, including:

The overall macro challenges in the pet health market, including obesity in dogs and cats
How the pet food market is responding to a consumer desire and demand for more nutrient-dense food for their companion animals
How plant-based brands are capturing market share in the pet health space
PawCo’s leveraging of AI in tandem with nutritionists to optimize recipe formulations
The company’s recent venture capital raise and what it will enable them to expand and do in the future
Investor feedback, questions and response to the PawCo model during the recent fundraise
Mahsa approach to driving sales for PawCo
What’s on the horizon for the company as it continues its growth trajectory

The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 4/19/25

April 18, 2025 10:20 pm|

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed Senate Bill 1 this week, which would provide property tax reductions to many Hoosier homeowners and farmland owners. Braun signed the legislation despite a message from Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith last weekend saying, “we can’t let this become law” and “the Gov needs to VETO this thing.” In a conversation with Hoosier Ag Today on Monday, Beckwith said "I'm sorry" to Hoosier farmland owners for the little relief provided for them in Senate Bill 1, as the focus remains on tax relief for homeowners.

You'll also hear from Don Lamb, the Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, who provides planting safety tips as Hoosier farmers prepare for another Spring planting season.

Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast. Plus, Brian Basting previews the grain markets for Monday. That's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 4/18/25

April 18, 2025 4:41 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including your introduction to Corteva Coliseum at the state fairgrounds and it is time again to be looking out for big farm equipment on Indiana roads as farmers get ready to plant. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Easter weekend forecast includes mostly dry to start today but some rain tomorrow. Thursday corn, soybean, and wheat futures were mixed and near steady by the close before the day off Good Friday. Andy Eubank has market settlements and Karl Setzer provides commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 4/17/25

April 17, 2025 4:41 am|

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including concern from pork producers over African swine fever affecting the U.S. herds and might undocumented farm workers receive legal status? HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast has decent weather today as near-normal conditions move in with some minor rain chances too. Wednesday corn, soybean, and wheat futures all worked a little higher. Andy Eubank has market settlements and Steve Erdman provides commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 4/16/25

April 16, 2025 4:41 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a Ft. Wayne farmer trying to get planting season underway during a rainy spring so far and looking at the importance of nitrogen to corn yield. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast calls for a moderate warm up from yesterday and even more mild tomorrow. Wednesday corn and soybean markets followed the wheat market lower. Andy Eubank has market settlements and Arlan Suderman provides commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

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Supercharging Your Soil With Starter Fertilizers

April 15, 2025 6:00 am|

Do starter fertilizers really set you up for success? Join Mike Howell and Nutrien Senior Agronomist, Dr. Alan Blaylock, as they uncover the role that starter fertilizer plays in our fields. From early crop growth and root development to stronger yields and earlier maturity, we uncover how you can supercharge your soil with starters. Tune in to uncover the benefits and potential limitations of starting your season with starter fertilizer. Explore expert insights that can help you sprout success this season—from placement tips to safe application rates. Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

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Supercharging Your Soil With Starter Fertilizers

April 15, 2025 6:00 am|

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 4/15/25

April 15, 2025 4:50 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the Indiana Lt. Governor promoting a veto by the governor of property tax bill Senate Bill 1 and how significant is the potential of ag exports to Africa? HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast says is will be a chilly Tuesday and not quite as chilly tomorrow. Monday grain and oilseed markets ended the quiet session mostly lower.. Andy Eubank has market settlements and John Zanker provides commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

Tariff Impacts, Prospective Plantings Report, & Great Purchases

April 14, 2025 6:00 pm|

What’s going on in the grain markets? The old favorite, the standby, the grain expert is back! Aaron Bledsoe returns to join hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. You know him and love him as the Grain Merchandiser for Premier Companies, and today, you’ll get to hear about his buffalo meals and Ron Burgundy couch.

Together, Jeff, Sal, and Aaron tackle what’s going on in the USDA’s 2025 Prospective Plantings and quarterly grain reports. Aaron will share his thoughts regarding the number of corn or bean acres that will be planted, and what the quarterly stocks might tell us about where we are and where we might be in the future. You’ll hear about the impact the tariffs have had on the markets, what’s happened with the stocks-to-use ratio, and what the basis could look like through the summer. Are you wondering what you should do regarding the direct payment program for the 2024 crop? Aaron will cover that and more on today’s episode!