Episodes

On the HAT Podcast, Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the link between ice cream and Indiana agriculture and what it will take for a boost in hog production. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast has another dry day today and about normal temps this week. Soy futures had a strong day Monday. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers plus analyst insights from John Zanker - all coming up on the #HATPodcast made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for over 135 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

This #HATPodcast revolves around the weather. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has his Indiana Farm Forecast as usual, but we'll also let you know what the updated drought monitor shows for the state and what to do if this weather is causing you great stress. And economist Brian Basting from Advance Trading discusses the Friday selloff in this weather market.

On the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast: Weather continues to lead the news as Dr. Beth Hall—Director of the Indiana State Climate Office—talks about the ongoing drought conditions across the state. Also, C.J. Miller reports from the groundbreaking ceremony of Bunge’s new soy-protein facility in Shelby County and how it will add value to soybeans grown throughout Indiana.

Eric Pfeiffer shares details of how farmers across northern Indiana may decide to go with double-crop soybeans this year once their wheat is harvested. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading explains the sell-offs during Friday’s grain markets. All of that and more as part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast! 

Bunge breaks ground on a new facility in Indiana, a double-digit move to the upside for corn, and Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast on the #HATPodcast!

On the #HATPodcast: what farmers expect to happen with cash rental rates, a former Midwest congressman is focusing on ag policy for the region, market analysis with Tom Fritz from EFG Group in Chicago, and maybe some rain on the way in the Indiana Farm Forecast. 

On the #HATPodcast: navigating a "no new money" farm bill, Congress digging into ag labor needs, what to expect when the markets reopen after the holiday break, and a muggy Indiana Farm Forecast from Ryan Martin.

A pretty dry 4th of July! There is more rain coming in Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast...tune in to find out when! Find your farm news and markets too on the #HATPodcast!

USDA's Friday acreage report sends soybean futures way higher and corn futures way lower, a survey from Indiana Farm Bureau shows you're paying more for that 4th of July meal this year, and are pre-emerge herbicides worth the investment in dry years like this one? All that and the Indiana Farm Forecast with Ryan Martin on the #HATPodcast brought to you by First Farmers Bank & Trust!

On the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast: Weather continues to be the top story as hail this past week. Pioneer Seeds agronomist Nick Hedden talks about hail damaging crops in Montgomery and Clinton counties last Sunday. Also, you’ll hear how worsening drought conditions are impacting crops in northwestern Indiana from Marty Park, an agronomist with Gutwein Seed Services—a Specialty Hybrids dealer.

You'll hear how much more you’re paying for those hamburgers, pork chops and chicken for your Fourth-of-July barbecue and cookout this holiday. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading how two USDA reports had a huge impact on the grain markets on Friday. All of that and more as part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!