Episodes – Page 46 – Hoosier Ag Today

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 5/2/24

May 2, 2024 4:36 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including problems with the trade deficit and net farm income. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin adjusts the forecast for some moisture moving into parts of Indiana today. Andy Eubank has the farm market review of higher Wednesday corn and soybean markets along with 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 5/1/24

May 1, 2024 4:40 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including nationwide E15 as part of the new Indiana Ag Policy Podcast. We have a preview, and a wrap up of the trade mission to India last week. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has mostly dry days for today and tomorrow. Andy Eubank has the farm market review of lower Tuesday markets with 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.

Year-Round E15 with Chris Cherry & Steve Howell from the Indiana Corn Growers Assn.

April 30, 2024 9:25 am|

Chris Cherry, President of the Indiana Corn Growers Association, invites Eric Pfeiffer to his Greenfield farm to discuss EPA's approval of year-round E15 sales in 2024 and how this is becoming an annual tradition. ICGA Senior Director of Industry Affairs Steve Howell joins us to explain why we can't make this a permanent law.

They also discuss the possibility of a farm bill getting done this year and the impact of Mexico's ban on GM corn on Indiana farmers.

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297. Mitch Frazier recaps April, talks bioinnovation and entrepreneurs on the move

April 30, 2024 5:00 am|

It’s the end of the month, so you know what that means. AgriNovus CEO, Mitch Frazier, sits down with Cayla Chiddister to recap Indiana’s agbioscience trip to Brazil and Mexico with Governor Holcomb, creating new opportunities and driving economies forward.

He also gets into big announcements and items on the move as it relates to bioinnovation, including an investment announcement from Liberation Labs and conversations with BioMADE.

Innovators also made big moves this month and Mitch gets into students winning big at the Indiana Soybean Alliance’s Annual Soybean Innovation Competition. And oh yeah, we’ve got details on this year’s HungerTech Innovation Challenge winner, Anu, and their unique value and potential to deliver nutrition to homes across the world.

Also, an invitation for college students over the age of 18. Join us for upcoming Field Atlas Company Tours coming up in May and June. Learn more and register here: https://agrinovusindiana.com/2024/04/09/field-atlas-agbioscience-company-tours/

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 4/30/24

April 30, 2024 4:33 am|

On the HAT Podcast Andy Eubank and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including a Pioneer agronomy update on whether to continue with seed treatments as temperatures warm up and will farmers be unfairly targeted by an EPA rule? HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin predicts a change in weather to sunshine and drying. It was a soybean rally Monday. C.J. Miller has the farm market review including analysis from Chuck Shelby of Risk Management Commodities on the #HATPodcast.

Current Farm Bill, IN Department of Ag, & Favorite Comedy

April 29, 2024 6:00 pm|

What does the Indiana State Department of Agriculture actually do? To answer that question, special guest Don Lamb joins host Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground, powered by Premier Companies. In addition to being a farmer, Don is the Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.

Today, you’ll hear about Don and his career path including the history of his family farm which his father started from scratch. He’ll share more about the various happenings in the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, how it’s helped him better appreciate farmers, and the various functions within the department. Don will also share about how Indiana differs from other states in both budget and regulatory functions, what we should be aware of in the current farm bill, and how Indiana Grain Buyers functions and helps protect farmers. “If I’m not gonna be a farmer, I can’t think of a better job I could have than to just be an advocate for agriculture.”

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296. Courtney Kingery recaps agtech discussions in Brazil + Mexico, looks ahead to shared opportunities

April 29, 2024 5:00 am|

Delegates from Indiana’s agbioscience sector traveled to Brazil and Mexico this month alongside Governor Eric Holcomb as the minutes tick away on his leadership of the state. Courtney Kingery, CEO of Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance, joins Mitch for this episode from Mexico City to discuss the trip, its findings and Indiana’s unique advantage on a global stage.

Courtney talks Brazilian companies seeking to understand the U.S. market, and the shared opportunities and challenges for farmers selling commodities in Mexico. There may be a cameo in this episode – shout out to Governor Holcomb – and Courtney talks through how trips like this one shape the future of our state’s economy.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 4/29/24

April 29, 2024 4:46 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the possible negative impact of a final farm labor rule and an online resource that helps with the enormous stresses on the farm. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin still has moisture in the forecast for Indiana after spottier weekend rains than expected. It was a quiet session for grains and oilseeds Friday and the markets finished mixed. Andy Eubank has the market closing numbers and Brian Basting has market commentary on the #HATPodcast.

The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 4/27/24

April 26, 2024 10:07 pm|

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says we’ll see more moisture this weekend and throughout the next ten days in his Planting Weather Forecast, which will continue to delay the planting process for many farmers across the state.

C.J. Miller chats with Indiana ag leader Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, who says the final rule on H-2A farm labor that was released on Friday by the U.S. Department of Labor is “problematic” and could create a “burden” for Indiana farmers.

Eric Pfeiffer reports how the Boone County LEAP Project sparked a lively discussion among the candidates during last week’s Indiana Republican gubernatorial debate.

Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews the grain markets, as the weather forecasts and planting progress are currently driving grain prices.

All of that and much more are coming up on Hoosier Ag This Week!

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 4/26/24

April 26, 2024 4:37 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including Mother Nature not cooperative enough with upcoming planting windows and controls for Avian flu in dairy cattle. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says transitioning weather conditions have us dealing with a very moist weekend across Indiana. It was again a mixed session Thursday for grains and oilseeds, and again wheat led to the high side. Andy Eubank has the market closing numbers and Mike Silver has market commentary on the #HATPodcast.