Episodes – Page 45 – Hoosier Ag Today

Preferred Popcorn, Popcorn in Indiana, & Exciting Projects

February 12, 2024 7:00 pm|

Have you wondered why movie theater popcorn is so much different from the popcorn you put in your microwave? Bryan Churchill joins hosts Ryan Priest and Sal Sama in the studio for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies, and he’s the National Account Manager for Preferred Popcorn, located in Palmyra, Indiana. He’s full of all sorts of popcorn knowledge!

In addition to learning about Preferred Popcorn and how they’ve grown over the years, you’ll hear about the various experiences Bryan has had throughout the course of his career and how he ended up in the popcorn industry. You’ll learn about the Metric Weight Volume Tester (MWVT) and how movie theater popcorn differs from the popcorn you pop in the microwave. If you’ve ever wondered how growing popcorn differs from growing field corn, why you can’t pop all types of corn, or why some popcorn looks like a butterfly and some of it looks like a mushroom, this is the episode for you!

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Mind Your Melons with Marshal Sewell

February 12, 2024 9:00 am|

Marshal Sewell was raised on his family’s fifth generation fruit and vegetable farm in Plant City, Florida. After graduating from the University of Florida, he began a career in the vegetable seed industry. He currently works with Bayer Vegetable Seeds as a member of their Global Strategic Accounts team. His personal farm experience and his professional work across the produce business have given him a close look at stress and challenges in agriculture. Outside of work, he and his family are active advocates for mental health and stress management, both in- and out of agriculture. Through their Mind Your Melon platform, they seek to inspire healthier minds through proactive lifestyles.

Website: mindyourmelon.org

Facebook: @Mind Your Melon

Instagram: @mindurmelon

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 2/12/24

February 12, 2024 4:36 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Andy Eubank have the news including an update on a state bill that will prevent foreign ownership of farm land and Don Villwock reflecting on the life of Bill Northey. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says cool air that moved in over the weekend continues, and Friday corn and soybean markets worked lower all session. Brian Basting has 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 This Week Podcast for 2/10/24

February 9, 2024 4:45 pm|

On this edition of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast: You’ll hear from Indiana-native Chuck Conner, President & CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, as he responds to a federal judge’s decision to revoke the approval for the use of dicamba herbicide products on soybeans.

Also, Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-4th District), who serves on the House Ag Committee, talks about the push he’s making to increase funding for ag research at Purdue University and other land-grant colleges in the next Farm Bill.

HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says we’ll see a return to colder temperatures in your Indiana Farm Forecast. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading discusses the USDA’s WASDE Report for February and its impact on the grain markets.

And Maple Leaf Farms CEO Scott Tucker shares why Indiana ranks number one in the U.S. for duck production.

All of that and much more as part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 2/8/24

February 9, 2024 4:33 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including Chuck Connor on this week's dicamba court ruling and all you ever wanted to know about chicken wings and the Super Bowl. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says mild but the real change in weather starts later today, and Thursday markets were mixed. Andy Eubank has settlements and Mike Silver details the USDA reports 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 2/8/24

February 8, 2024 4:44 am|

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including what makes duck production work in Indiana and an introduction to the new NCBA president. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says more above normal temperatures but the cold front is coming, and Wednesday corn and soy markets were lower ahead of the USDA S&D update at noon Thursday. Andy Eubank has settlements and Tom Fritz has 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 2/7/24

February 7, 2024 4:42 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer has the news including discussing agriculture with legislators over bacon and what squatters rights might mean on the farm. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says above normal temperatures are on tap in Indiana, and Tuesday ag markets were quiet and mixed. Andy Eubank has settlements and Arlan Suderman has 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 2/6/24

February 6, 2024 4:39 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including Congressman Baird's push for a new farm bill and the Lt. Governor with a rural broadband update. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has more sunshine and warmer in the Indiana forecast, and Monday ag markets were mixed with gains in only soybeans. Andy Eubank has settlements and Chuck Shelby has 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.

Professional Applicators, Premier Careers, & Weird Fridge Items

February 5, 2024 7:00 pm|

Are you considering a career in agriculture, but are you unsure whether or not school is right for you? Consider an apprenticeship with Premier, and make use of their paid on-the-job training! Hosts Ryan Priest and Sal Sama are on their own for today’s podcast! In case you’ve missed it, Ryan is the Chief Operating Officer for Premier Companies, and Sal is the Vice President of Agronomy Sales and Marketing. They’re talking all things employment at Premier for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.

You may know about Premier’s excellent benefits that include 401(k), PTO, bonuses, and advancement opportunities, but that’s not all Premier offers. For those interested in getting into the agriculture industry, Premier has partnered with Ivy Tech to build a curriculum centered around becoming a professional applicator. On this episode, Ryan will also share how they have been able to develop an apprenticeship that allows individuals joining the team to take advantage of a program that allows them to become employed and not have to worry about the cost of their education and licensure. Looking for more information? Visit our website, and listen to the end of this episode for more information on what it's like to work for Premier!

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 2/5/24

February 5, 2024 4:45 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including how tax relief in DC might impact farmers and how Croft can help simplify your H-2A process. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin predicts changes in the weather only by late in the week, and Friday ag markets showed more weakness. Andy Eubank has settlements and Brian Basting provides the 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.