Episodes – Page 5 – Hoosier Ag Today

Premier Ag Grower Meetings, Planting Prep, & Odd DIY Projects

March 10, 2025 4:30 am|

He’s our only podcast guest who has his own groupies! For this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies, returning guest Glenn Longabaugh joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room. Glenn, a master storyteller, is also the Agronomist for Premier Ag, and he’s taking a few moments out of a very busy schedule to sit down with us.

Glenn will share about his Premier Companies Grower Meetings that have been centered around Surviving or Thriving in ‘25 and changing the focus from volatile markets to ways to be successful. The topics of his talks include seed choice and position, weed control, soil fertility, planting excellence, and in-season management of nutrition and fungicides. Since we’re a month away from planting season, Glenn will talk us through some of the preparations that should be made in light of the tough year we’re still crawling out of. “It’s about accelerating the genetic gain. It seems counterintuitive to spend that kind of money on seed, and yet, there’s probably no other single input that’s put more bushels towards our bottom line than what has seed…”

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351. Akston Biosciences’ Todd Zion on animal health innovation, companion animals + collaborating with Purdue

March 10, 2025 4:15 am|

Research estimates the global animal health market to be roughly $8 billion, a number analyst firm Grand View Research expects to grow at a 10% compounded annual growth rate through 2030. Much of that growth will be driven by biotechnology. Dr. Todd Zion, CEO and founder of Akston Biosciences, joins this week to help understand what is happening in the biotech markets, specifically as it relates to companion animal innovation. We get into:

Where the market sits today and how it is evolving
Akston Biosciences’ 2024 partnership announcement with Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine focused on a therapeutic for canine oncology
His approach to animal health innovation through precision proteins creating affordable, effective treatments for companion animals
What sits in the Akston Biosciences pipeline currently and the company’s approach to cost-effectiveness while also staying innovative
Todd’s past work in human health, how he sees two sides – animal and human health – coming together to push innovation further, faster
The regulatory hurdles faced by both human and animal health innovators that delay getting safe, effective treatments to market
A big need for more risk capital coming into the animal health innovation market

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An interview with Don Lamb Director of Indiana State Department of Agriculture

March 10, 2025 4:00 am|

Don Lamb is the Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, re-appointed by Governor Mike Braun on Dec. 23, 2024. He reports directly to Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith, who serves as Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Don is a second-generation farmer for Lamb Farms in Boone County where, alongside his father, brother, and nephews, they produce corn, popcorn, seed soybeans and seed wheat. They also own two other enterprises, including AgRecycle which is a composting business and Lamb Farms Agronomy which provides neighboring farmers with agronomy products and services. Don stays involved in management aspects of the farm and joins in operations whenever he can.

The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 3/8/25

March 7, 2025 10:29 pm|

On the latest edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: We have team coverage from Commodity Classic in Denver, as Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller both traveled to the Mile High City earlier this week to cover one of the largest ag conventions in the country!

You'll hear from USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, as she announced a new program during Commodity Classic to streamline the process to get disaster and economic relief to U.S. farmers in need.

You'll also hear more about "The Three T's": Trump, Tariffs, and Trade. Even though President Trump has postponed tariffs against Mexico and Canada for the second time, you'll hear from leaders with the American Soybean Association and National Corn Growers Association on the impact that Trump's tariffs could have on the ag industry if they are imposed.

Eric Pfeiffer also chats with Indiana Governor Mike Braun, who was the Featured Guest this past week at the Shelby County Ag Promotion Banquet in Shelbyville. Braun discusses several of the policies he plans to put into place to help Indiana's farmers and ag businesses.

All that plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading, Inc. reviews Friday's grain markets. That's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 3/7/25

March 7, 2025 4:37 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including one million Hoosiers facing hunger and what it is being done about. We also have an update on the Corporate Transparency Act that includes a major shift in the focus. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's forecast has varying weather before a big warmup next week which starts Sunday, and Thursday saw strong moves in the ag markets to make it two sessions in a row of recovery. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Brian Basting provides market 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 3/6/25

March 6, 2025 4:44 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the President asking farmers to bear with him on the tariff plan and a weed plan that will give you some in-season flexibility. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's forecast includes a mix of weather into the weekend before quite a warmup next week, and the Wednesday ag markets finally rebounded as many markets enjoyed a break from liquidation. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Steve Erdman provides market 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 3/5/25

March 5, 2025 4:43 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including an update on Trump tariffs that started yesterday and some of the areas of farmer concern. Also a new product unveiled at Commodity Classic this week addresses nitrogen management. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's forecast includes a mix of conditions over the coming week, and the Tuesday ag markets again liquidated as tariffs went into effect. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Arlan Suderman provides market 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.

Trump, Tariffs, & Trade: NCGA, ASA Weigh In

March 4, 2025 12:29 pm|

Nancy Martinez, Director of Public Policy, Trade and Biotechnology for the National Corn Growers Assn., and Virginia Houston, Director of Government Affairs for the American Soybean Assn., join us to discuss the 3 T's- Trump, Trade, and Tariffs!

This episode was recorded Monday morning, March 3rd. 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and additional tariffs on China took effect at midnight March 4th.

This podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance with additional support from Indiana Farm Bureau.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 3/4/25

March 4, 2025 4:25 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news from Denver including Ag Secretary Rollins announcing changes to the economic assistance program and we have Indiana farmer reaction to her remarks at Commodity Classic. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's forecast includes mild temperatures, clouds and precipitation, and the Monday ag markets continued liquidating in what some call a market free fall. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst John Zanker provides market 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 3/3/25

March 3, 2025 4:06 am|

On today's #HATPodcast: Economist Brian Basting from Advance Trading recaps a rough week for the grain markets, Commodity Classic kicks off in Denver, and warmer temperatures returning to the Indiana Farm Forecast with some rain.

The HAT Podcast is 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.