Episodes – Page 9 – Hoosier Ag Today

The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 3/22/25

March 21, 2025 10:46 pm|

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: We celebrate National Ag Week, as Eric Pfeiffer reports from the Indiana Statehouse during two big events this past week—the "Farm to Capitol" event on Tuesday and the Indiana Farm Bureau Legislative Breakfast on Wednesday. You'll hear from ISDA Director Don Lamb and INFB President Randy Kron as they talk about the importance of spotlighting Indiana agriculture with your state lawmakers.

You'll also hear from NASDA CEO and Tipton County native Ted McKinney, who shares with Hoosier Ag Today the concerns over China's attempts to take control over the Panama Canal.

Plus, you'll hear from Kosciusko County farmer Kip Tom, who also served as former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture. Tom was one of the guest speakers during the inaugural Indiana Hunger Summit at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on Thursday, as he shares ways that farmers can help solve the issue of food insecurity across the U.S.

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

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 3/21/25

March 21, 2025 4:49 am|

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including the reason for a drop in the price of eggs nationally and a system of testing cows to make sure they are getting the right antibiotic treatments. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says not as cold today with rain and snow chances in the coming days, and the Thursday corn and soybean futures both worked higher while wheat again sold off. Andy Eubank has settlements and market commentary from Karl Setzer. 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 3/20/25

March 20, 2025 4:40 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a legislative update from Indiana Farm Bureau's Randy Kron and how McDonalds of Indiana delivers Indiana grown ingredients. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin details moisture including snow and a brief return to warmer temperatures, and the Wednesday nearby corn futures were higher while beans and wheat went back on the defensive. Andy Eubank has settlements and market commentary from Steve Erdman in Chicago. 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 3/19/25

March 19, 2025 4:43 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a report from yesterday's National Ag Day events at the Indiana statehouse and Ted McKinney weighs in on the debate over control of the Panama Canal. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has warm and windy conditions today with precipitation details for today and tomorrow, and the Tuesday grain and bean markets were back and forth before ending mostly lower. Andy Eubank has settlements and market commentary from Arlan Suderman. 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.

19022-03_eko_2025_the-dirt_s4e03_bottom-lines_episode_2000x2000187244

Boosting Bottom Lines In Today's Market

March 18, 2025 6:00 am|

Are costs trending in a positive direction? How will looming tariffs impact your profitability? What do crop prices look like in today's market conditions? Dive into the state of the current agriculture market with Mike Howell and Iowa State University Extension Economist, Chad Hart, on this episode of The Dirt. What do fertilizer costs look like this year? How is the weather affecting crop prices and market conditions? What do the corn, cotton and soybean crop markets look like today? Explore everything you need to know about the economics of farming and current market conditions on this episode of The Dirt. Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

19022-03_eko_2025_the-dirt_s4e03_bottom-lines_episode_2000x2000311771

Boosting Bottom Lines In Today's Market

March 18, 2025 6:00 am|

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 3/18/25

March 18, 2025 4:38 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including details on Farm Advisors which offers farmer mentoring on soil health practices. We also have an update on the ag trade deficit which is heading in the wrong direction. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a warm Tuesday and Wednesday but windy and wet, and the Monday grain markets were higher, led by wheat while soybeans settled near even. Andy Eubank has settlements and market commentary from John Zanker. 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.

Purdue Crop Chat Episode 75, Relationships in Farming from Commodity Classic

March 17, 2025 10:07 am|

Purdue Crop Chat is a regular podcast from Hoosier Ag Today and the Purdue University Extension Service, featuring Purdue Extension soybean specialist Dr. Shaun Casteel and Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Dan Quinn. On this episode, Dan and Shaun are joined by Indiana Soybean Alliance board member Roger Wenning at this year’s Commodity Classic! They discuss the new Farm Advisors program Wenning is involved with that promotes soil health practices.

This podcast is made possible by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance. Your Indiana corn and soybean checkoff investments are working to find new markets for your crops through International Demand, New Uses and Research. Learn more about the programs working on your behalf at yourcheckoff.org.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 3/17/25

March 17, 2025 4:32 am|

On the HAT St. Patrick's Day Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including EPA working to clarify rules like WOTUS and preparing the next generation of women ag leaders. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin predicts the cold air from the weekend will reverse course accompanying dry conditions, and the Friday grain and oilseed markets were mixed as only soybeans worked higher throughout the session. Andy Eubank has settlements and market commentary from Brian Basting. 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.

Winter Calving, Cattle Industry Changes, & Conspiracy Theories

March 17, 2025 4:30 am|

How do you keep cattle comfortable and their water unfrozen during a harsh winter? Returning guest Ryan Batt joins Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies, and he’s no stranger to the podcast! If you’ve been a listener for a while, you already know Ryan is the Facility Manager at United Producers, Inc.

Ryan will share how the cold winter impacted the cattle farmers and calving operations in southern Indiana. Sal, Jeff, and Ryan will dig into how genetics and a little TLC play into the grower’s return on investment. You’ll also learn about some summer projects you can take up to protect the cattle in the future including continuous fence panels that can be used as windblocks. Ryan will dig into how the cold winter has impacted the cattle market and what a marketing plan should look like for a farmer this year in light of rising costs of caring for cattle. If you’ve got cattle and struggled this winter or you’re trying to figure out how to weather the changes in the cattle industry, you’re going to want to tune in to this episode!