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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 2/19/25

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including Ted McKinney's view of trade and tariffs in the new Trump Administration, and Gary Truitt's new podcast dives into the issues with RFK Jr., the new U.S. Health and Human Services secretary. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the Indiana farm forecast is quite different from north to south, and Tuesday grain and oilseed markets opened the short week of trade with higher moves. 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.

 
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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 2/18/25

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including the new USDA secretary on issues facing the agency and the farmers it serves, bird flu and the farm bill among those. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is calling for clouds and sun and not quite as cold, and Monday the markets were closed for Presidents Day. Andy Eubank is joined by analyst John Zanker to do a deeper dive into the current state of the corn, soybean and wheat markets. 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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The Problem(s) with Robert Kennedy, Jr.

On the latest podcast episode of WTF? (What's Threatening Farmers?): Robert Kennedy, Jr. has been confirmed and sworn in as Secretary of Health and Human Services. However, he is a major threat to agriculture and our food supply. Mr. Kennedy opposes biotechnology, the use of Glyphosate, grain based oils, confined livestock operations, and processed foods. He has vowed to ban many food items and farming practices.

The WTF Podcast examines the impact this will have on farmers and our food supply, as well as what we can do to stop these regulations and legislation. Gary Truitt talks with Dr. Kevin Folta, an outspoken advocate for science-based agriculture.

 
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Agriculture Talent Pool, CROPLAN Seed, & Time Machines

“We are a minority, but we feed the majority.”  Special guest, Randy Mette, joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  Randy is the Seed Product Manager for Winfield United, and he’s got a wealth of knowledge to share with us today about the seed selection, evaluation, and forecasting processes.

On today’s episode, Randy will share about his background, career path, and time travel preferences.  You’ll hear how he started looking for a career in anything but agriculture and what drew him back to the industry.  You’ll also learn about CROPLAN Seed, how their product is backed by over 25 years of testing and data, and how the Seed Product Managers are able to work with the retailers to make sure the appropriate offerings are available to the growers in their area.  “At the end of the day, if we can’t help [the customer] solve problems, what are we even doing?” 


 
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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 2/17/25

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the arrival of National FFA Week and how an Indiana cooperative is helping FFA members get right to work after high school if that's the path they choose. Also hear from President Ronald Reagan on President's Day. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says bitter cold air is here but not much in the way of precipitation, and the Friday grains and oilseeds posted gains. Andy Eubank has the 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.

 
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347. Farm Credit Mid-America's Natasha Cox on the speed of change + prioritizing smart bets for innovators and farmers alike

New data from USDA shares that net cash farm income decreased roughly 3.5% from 2023 into 2024 and we’re looking at inflation adjusted numbers. But here’s the piece of the silver lining that may be untold: that number – net cash farm income – is still above average when we look at the last 20 years from USDA data. This week, Natasha Cox, Senior Vice President of Farm Credit Mid-America, joins us to help make sense of the numbers, what it means to producers and to the broader agbioscience economy. We get into:  

  • The macro perspective on the health of farm balance sheets across the Midwest 
  • Big trends that she’s looking at from a financial health standpoint of farms and agribusinesses 
  • Consolidation – from both the farmer and innovator perspective – as a factor in the economic system of agriculture in the US 
  • New investments being made on farm or within agribusinesses to better connect to the end market of food is health 
  • Natasha’s perspective as a farmer and how she prioritizes where to place her bets for her operations 
  • The criticality of surrounding yourself with good partners, knowing your options when it comes to strategic planning and investments and asking the right questions for your operations or business 
  • The innovation she’s most excited about in 2025 


 
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The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 2/15/25

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Even though property tax reform is one of the top priorities for Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and several of your lawmakers, Senate Republicans made major changes to a property tax relief bill that eliminated several key provisions. Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith tells Hoosier Ag Today those changes do not provide enough relief for Indiana’s farmland owners who have been hit hard by skyrocketing property tax bills.

C.J. Miller reports from the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville—as Farm Credit Mid-America shares their annual patronage announcement. Plus, C.J. also chats with Leo Bose with CaseIH about the strength of new farm machinery sales in 2025.

Also, we’ll look back at President Ronald Reagan and his impact on agriculture. You’ll hear from Bruce Kettler, President and CEO of the Agribusiness Council of Indiana, who met Reagan at the White House when he was a National FFA Officer more than 40 years ago.

We’ll feature these stories—plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading joins us to review Friday’s grain markets. It's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

 
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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 2/14/25

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including Lt. Governor Beckwith reaction to recent amendments to the Indiana Senate property tax bill and what farmers want to know about the large equipment showcased at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is calling for dry and chilly conditions across Indiana today before weekend precipitation, and the Thursday grains and oilseeds went higher in quiet trading. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Karl Setzer 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.

 
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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 2/13/25

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including what Indiana's corn and soybean farmers had to share with Indiana lawmakers over a bacon breakfast yesterday and you'll hear from C.J. at the National Farm Machinery Show. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says improving weather conditions across Indiana today but moisture is ahead this weekend, and the Wednesday grains and oilseeds were mixed with only corn futures higher. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Tom Fritz 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.

 
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From the Statehouse: Bacon Brings Legislators, Farmers Together

This Indiana Ag Policy Podcast originates from the Indiana Statehouse and the annual Bacon Bar & Brunch put on by the presenting sponsors of the podcast, the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance. We discuss biofuel tax credits, property tax reform, and the grain indemnity bill with the only full-time farmer in the Indiana Senate Daryl Schmitt, Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith, and ICGA President Chris Cherry.

The podcast is also supported by Indiana Farm Bureau.

 
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